Sunnycreek Safaris Team
Sunnycreek Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Rosie Ashworth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional tour operator that excelled our expectations
We highly recommend Sunny Creek Safaris. Maureen is an excellent communicator who replies quickly to emails and ensures that your safari is completely tailored to your requirements. John was a fantastic guide and always made sure we were one of the first to arrive at any big sighting. We saw an amazing number of animals including a leopard, numerous lions, elephants, giraffe, buffalo, cheetahs, a huge wildebeest crossing and even a close up kill. This was all thanks to John's knowledge of the animals and the Masai Mara terrain. Thank you Sunny Safaris for an absolutely amazing trip. We will definitely be back for another safari with you in the future!
Email Christelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Sunnycreek Safaris offers a professional service of the highest quality.
From the beginning of my contact with Maureen at Sunnycreek Safaris I was put at ease. She responded quickly to my emails, and answered all of my questions. I travelled as a female by myself, and I can honestly recommend Sunnycreek Safaris to anyone who is considering traveling solo. You will be in safe hands, and experience Kenya and all that it has to offer to the full! Thank you for such an amazing experience!!! Charles, our guide was also extremely professional. He answered any questions we had of the wildlife or area, and he was accommodating of everyone who was on the safari. He is a very good driver and you will be in safe hands with him as your guide!
BR
Email Rafael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The experience of a lifetime, trustworthy and professional.
Our safari trip was amazing!
From the booking, Maureen was very attentive and assured us we would have vegan options available for all meals included in the tour.
For strict vegetarians, the breakfast on the camping site could be improved, for example, with an option of spreadable as peanut butter and a vegan pancake. The package lunch for the sexond day could be improved too, but we saw that they were making an effort to accommodate us and they came to ask us what could and could not be included in it, which we appreciate. Dinner on the camp-site itself and the meals on roadside restaurants and the hotel all had a decent amount of vegan options and everything was very tasty. We loved the Kenyan cuisine!
They picked us up at the hotel on time and after paying for the tour in the office, we met our fellow travellers and went off to Masai Mara. We had to wait a bit since one other guest was a bit late, but everything worked out well.
We stayed 2 nights at a tented camping site outside the park, near the Masai Village. The camp was really nice, organised, clean, secure and had very good food! We literally felt like going to an expedition into the wild (tip: bring a small paddock to lock your tent against local tree dwelling thief's, aka baboons.. They would run around in the camp in the mornings and eventually try to go inside the tents looking for food, which only added to the whole experience!)
Our driver and guide, Charles, was the best! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and very good at finding them in the savannah. We felt safe the whole time and had fun on the way too. It was definetely the adventure of a lifetime and the expectation of not knowing what animals we would find next was thrilling, when driving throught one of the more remote locations, we felt like on a Jurassic park movie (on the beginning of the movie, when all is going well... Hehe)
On our third day we drove to our hotel near Lake Nakuru. The hotel was very nice and also had very good food, and the game drive on the park the next morning was also amazing.
We were not sure about booking 3 or 4 days and in the end we loved having booked the 4th day at Lake Nakuru. The park is much smaller than Masai Mara, and has denser vegetation and higher trees, but we were lucky enough to get a much closer encounter with a family of white rhinos.
Also, Charles told us that because the water level of the lake has been rising lately, there are not as many flamingos as before, but there were a lot of them and we loved it nonetheless.
On the way to and back from the safari, we stopped for lunch and also on a giant gift shop with a huge variety of arts and crafts, prefect to bargain for that souvenir to take home.
In the end, we were dropped off at the airport on time and will definitely miss Kenya a lot.
Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. They were very professional and made sure we could enjoy the trip to this marvellous piece of preserved wild nature.
There are only two last things to point out: 1) on the safaribookings website, it was advertised 6-7 people per vehicle and we had 8 in ours. Everyone in the group was very nice and easy going, so we had a great time and, 2) the communication prior to the trip could have been a bit better, since we had our tour combined with another safari company who actually handled the payment, which per si is not a problem and Maureen was there on the day so we had no problems at all, but it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Anyway, as they say there "hakuna matata", after such an unforgettable experience, we definitely recommend them for your safari on Kenya and also do ask if Charles is available to guide you, again, he was the best and made sure we had the best experience possible!
KW
Email Everett | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jeff is passionate about delivering a top-notch experience to his tourists/guests! Thank you!
I am not even sure where to begin about my experience here in Kenya, especially the four-day safari I booked through Sunny Creek Safaris. I will do my best to keep this as brief as possible.
From the beginning when I was picked up from my hotel and transferred over to meet my tour guide, Jeff, the experience was hassle and pain-free. Jeff was very friendly and polite from the moment he introduced himself to our group, and made it a point to encourage us to ask questions and not be afraid to raise any concerns should they arise. For anyone who has not experienced traffic like Kenya's traffic, you're in for an experience. However, I was not concerned at all given Jeff is a very safe driver and could anticipate other drivers'actions. This was peace of mind for someone like me who likes to be in control when it comes to "road trips."
I will lump up my experiences at Masai Mara, Lake Navaisha, and Lake Nukuru together. This experience was one that I could not even begin to put into words, nor will all the photos I took ever do it any justice. A majority of this safari was just soaking it all in and enjoying the many moments I had. The land and terrain are just too surreal to try and explain, and all I can say is one needs to experience this for oneself. Something I truly enjoyed and found to be indicative of Jeff's passion for what he does were the impromptu "quizzes" he had for our group. This was not to "test" us or put us on the spot, but I realize Jeff's goal was to inform us. He was genuinely engaged with us and wanted us to soak up and take as much information back home with us.
Some things I can offer from my experience (personal preferences) to maybe help those considering this trip in order to better prepare themselves would be, if you enjoy Coke Zero, Diet Coke/Pepsi, you may want to bring your own as there was none available during our stay at the campsite for Masai Mara. Additionally, there was no sweeteners such as Stevia or Splenda. Again, these are personal preferences. I want to ensure that it is known, this is as close as you can get to "roughing it" while still having amenities available to you. The weather was amazing during my time here, but even during warmer months, I would still very likely wear long pants and long-sleeves because of the elements (bugs, mosquitoes, etc.). If you choose to wear more comfortable clothing, bring repellent. I love the fact that any type of service for cells was very limited because this would take away from the experience. The staff at every point of our trip was very friendly and helpful.
If you have any reservations or are just contemplating this adventure, I highly recommend you do yourself the favor and book this trip and prepare for an amazing experience!
Email Stephanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would recommend Sunnycreek Safaris to everyone!
Before arriving I was in contact with Maureen to arrange the safari. Her level of customer service was outstanding and made me feel comfortable that I had chosen the right company to book with. She replied to any questions I had instantly and always kept me updated on the itinerary.
The actual safari was amazing. Jeff was my guide and driver. He was great fun and made sure we got fantastic sightings of the big 5. Jeff never rushed the group, allowed us time to take photos and provided any information we wanted about the animals we were viewing. I would highly recommend him and Sunnycreek as a company in general.
AE
Email Gen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
Sunny creek especially Maureen is very organized and accommodating. Airport transfer was included even after the end of safari. Our tour guide, Jeff is the coolest, chasing lions and leopards. Highly recommended to all those seeking adventures.
AE
Email Pablo Santos Jr. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the most organized and affordable tours we have experienced!
Great travel agency for he first time safari tourist. Great job of Ms. Maureen and our driver Jeff who takes care of us in the whole tour! Well done Guys! We really appreciate it!
Email Dwaine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Jeff was an amazing guide! He was so engaging and enthusiastic. We saw so many animals and Jeff made sure we had the perfect opportunity to take great pictures. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience!
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Email Grace | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour company, and especially my great driver Jeff!
This is a reliable and great tour company. My Safari driver, Jeff, was a safe driver, nice person, and made my experience memorable! I couldn’t ask for more (:
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Email Brady | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experience
Service was excellent! Kikutu was our driver and did an excellent job accommodating our family. He had to work with constant changes to the schedule because of other guests, but he handled it very well.