Salina Staff
Salina Wild Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority & Kenya Association of Tour Operators(KATO)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Veera | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent.
Excellent tour.
Great hotels and Jonathan was a wonderful driver cum guide. He was always smilng, very knowledgeable about the wildlife and always knew the best placement for getting superb photographs.
We will always ask for him whenever we return.
Food could be better . The Quality of Indian food was not good.
Need a better car.
But hotel rooms were very good.
Email Nikki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip, Highly Recommend. Great experience with Charles and Salina Wild
We had a brilliant trip with Salina Wild. Communication was great before the trip - every question answered and lots of helpful tips. We loved spending time with our guide, Charles. He was incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the animals, areas we visited and life as a guide. We learnt so much and saw all the big 5 several times. In our trip we went to Masai Mari, Nakuru, Amboselli and Diani Beach. Everywhere we went had something new and beautiful to see, ranging from multiple lion prides, illusive leapards or herds of dozens of elephants. We even spotted a pod of wild dolphins at the marine park in Diani beach. We'd highly recommend this once-in-a lifetime trip with Salina - and you'll be extra happy if you end up with Charles. Thank you Charles and Henry, and all the staff at every hotel. We will never forget waking up to a herd of zebra walking past the tent.
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Email Silvia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly
The hotels that Henry selected for me where awesome, the comunication also great, will definitely come back. Also our guide Kikitu was great
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Email Amy Paul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Christopher was fantastic
I am very happy with the service I receive from Salina travels. Communication with Henry was quick , clear and he always worked with my requests. Our guide Christopher was friendly, informative, funny and went above and beyond to show us a great experience. I would highly recommend Salina travels. Amy
Email Neil | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Loved every second with Salina Wind Adventures
We booked a 10 day safari with Henry from Salina Wild Adventures. We have never been to Kenya before so had a look around the internet and decide to go with Henry. Firstly, he always replied in a timely manner to any questions and queries we had before we booked. He was the same after we booked, so it was great to have someone we trusted on the end of the phone. Henry arranged our 10 day safari from start to end, we wanted to see various parts so this included - Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP then finished at Diana Beach. Our flight arrived late at night and Henry was able to book us a hotel for the night near the airport so we could get a good rest and start the safari the next day. We were met the next day at the hotel by Henry and his driver David. We dropped Henry off on the way to Masai Mara and the adventure was underway. A few hours drive to the Mara passing through various towns and villages we got to see the real side of Kenya. Our accommodation for 2 nights here was the Simba Oryx - staff were great, lodge number 8 was amazing - it has a clear view of the sunset. We could see Zebras and other animals inside the grounds near our lodge. At night we had dinner that was provided and we sat at the fire they setup each night inside the main building to have a few drinks. The next morning we done the hot air balloon - this is a MUST. The 4am rise was well worth it when we were up in the balloon. The breakfast on landing was amazing. Henry can arrange it for the same cost as it was when in the Mara. The staff here made us breakfast to go and that was perfect. We seen so many animals in the Mara and our guide David was so well connected to the people here when one was spotted he would get us to where the animal was. We managed to see every single animal in the mara on the big checklist. We left here to travel to Lake Nakuru - we decided to take the boat trip on the lake after asking David for other things we could do in this area. Im so glad he did suggest this as the boat trip was brilliant. We learned so much about this area from the guide on the boat. We stayed at Lake Nakuru Lodge - it was quite busy but the choice of food would keep even the fussy eater happy. We spent 1 night here, then made the drive down to Amboseli - the land of dust. We stayed at Oilepo Amboseli Safari Lodge, if you plan to go to Amboseli I would 110% recommend you stay at this lodge if you can - you will not be disappointed. Josh and Francis will look after you in every way possible. This lodge also has a swimming pool so you can relax if you do an early safari and want some chill out time, if you visit here make sure you do the Sundowner. We climbed the view point in the NP and had amazing views. We spent 6 hours watching elephants here - there are so many to look at alongside the Hippos. We finished our trip in Diana Beach, it's alot more like a city here so the hotel is what most people would be more used to staying in. We liked the hotel, but if we could go back in time we would skip this part and stay longer in Amboseli. It was a good way to end the trip and relax a little before the flight home. If you have a late flight try and go for food at Carnivore in Nairobi as the food was good quality, Henry can help arrange.
Our time in Kenya this year would not have been anywhere near as good if it wasn't for Henry organising the lodges we stayed in as they have been hand chosen for a reason. They are clean, tidy, and will support all your needs. It is also worth a note here that as Henry used a guide - David who originates from the Mara had great knowledge of the Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli that it just made our trip 110% better. We loved spending time with David and asking far too many questions - ones he was only too happy to answer. I know for a fact writing this review that I will be back in Kenya in 12 months time because we enjoyed our time here so much. Our airline lost our luggage and this didnt even dampen how much we loved spending time here. Our only regret is we should have made it a 21 day trip instead of 10!.
Finally a heartfelt hanks to David who looked after us for 7 days, and Henry who arranged everything we needed before we arrived in Kenya. All in all, there is no one else you need to book a safari with apart from Salina Wild Adventures, we would recommend them to any of our friends in the UK to come here with them without a doubt! hii sio kwaheri tuonane baadaye.
Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic - made for an unforgettable family adventure!
Last year, we booked a 5-day safari covering Amboseli, Tsavo East & West, and Taita Hills for our family of six, and we had the pleasure of enjoying a private land cruiser for the entire journey.
From the start, Charles was incredibly responsive and crafted a fantastic itinerary tailored to our needs.
Our tour guide, Patrick, was the highlight of our trip—he deserves a full 5 stars. His extensive knowledge, dedication to finding the best game views, and warm, engaging personality made the entire experience truly memorable.
However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind when booking:
As noted by others, the quality of accommodations varied. While one lodge offered a unique leopard experience, the room itself was too uncomfortable for a good night's sleep. Given the long days of travel and game drives, we found that restful sleep was essential.
Additionally, although the itinerary mentioned "time at leisure" at the lodges, in reality, there was little downtime between lunch and the evening game drives. Unless you plan to stay in one location for a couple of days to truly unwind, I recommend prioritizing accommodation comfort over amenities like pools.
Despite these minor points, the trip was absolutely incredible and one we will cherish forever!
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Email Sabyasachi Basu | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip of a lifetime! 2-weeks Bush and Beach Safari
We – 3 couples in our 50’s and 60’s –returned yesterday from a 2-week Bush & Beach Safari from Kenya. In this trip, we covered game drives in Masai Mara NP (1 ¼ days), Amboseli NP (1 ¼), Nakuru NP (1 day) and Naivasha (1 day). We enjoyed 3 nights/4 days beach vacation in Diani (Mombasa) and also had city tours in Mombasa (1 day) and Nairobi. The entire trip was organized by Salina Wild Adventures.
We approached several tour organizers listed in safaribookings.com. In the end, we selected Salina for their competitive pricing and responsiveness. Our initial contact was with Charles and were handed over to Teddy, who was very responsive to all our queries and demands. He customized a tour based on our necessities. Teddy is based in Nairobi but kept in touch with us throughout the tour.
The accommodations were superb – special mention for Lotos Inn and Suites in Nairobi for their cleanliness and superb Chinese food, and Sentrim Elementaita on the shores of Lake Elementaita, for the excellent location, comfortable accommodation and the excellent buffet spread.
We travelled in a 4 x 4 Toyota Landcruiser during the safari section and had 1 – 2 cars during the city & beach sections of the tour. We always had a vehicle at our disposal and 95% of our meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) was included in the tour price.
Our driver, John, during the safari section, was fantastic. He was Masai and was very knowledgeable about the animals, the local customs and traditions. He took extra effort to drive great distances in the National Parks to spot the animals.
Future travelers should take note that the luggage space in the Safari vehicle was quite cramped for 6 travelers and their 6 suitcases and personal baggage.
Perhaps the only complaint we had during the trip was that the vehicles provided during the city parts of the tour both in Nairobi and Mombasa could not accommodate all 6 of us in one vehicle. We had to constantly call Teddy to make alternate arrangements. This was annoying at times, especially after tiring journeys. Also, the bottled water was a tad inadequate during whole-day car travels, though it was supposed to be covered by Salina.
Overall, we were quite satisfied with the arrangements made by and the competitive pricing of Salina. We will certainly recommend them to our friends and families who would like to undertake a journey of a lifetime in Kenya. We wish our very best to Charles, Teddy, John and everyone in Salina for their future.
Email Ella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari experience, easily organised
We organised a 2-day safari to Amboseli National Park at fairly short notice. Henry was super responsive to all queries and questions, and very patient in splitting, re-sending and troubleshooting payment options with us, and overall made the experience very easy to organise. Our guide Victor was friendly, informative and good company, and we learned a lot from him! Victor was really knowledgeable and we saw lots of animals, and learned lots of interesting facts about the animals and Amboseli. Victor also went to lots of effort to make sure we got the best photos possible (e.g. turning the car so we could see animals with a backdrop of Kilimanjaro behind them). Our accommodation was lovely, comfortable and had great food and wonderful views of the mountain in the morning... although unfortunately we were not staying long enough to enjoy many of the amenities.
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Email Lily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very warm and thoughtful service
I compared three companies at the same time. There is not much difference in price, but Henry's service is the most professional.
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Email Leon Liu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great package, great value, great driver, great experience, see details in review below.
My family and I recently embarked on an unforgettable safari trip with Salina Wild Adventures, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we set off, it was clear that our English-speaking driver was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about wildlife and conservation. He provided insightful commentary throughout the journey, enriching our experience with fascinating facts about the animals and the ecosystem.
The path design of the safari was meticulously planned, ensuring that we could witness a wide array of wildlife in their natural habitats without causing any disturbance. It was a perfect blend of adventure and education, allowing us to appreciate the beauty of the wild up close while understanding the importance of preserving it.
Moreover, Salina Wild Adventures proved to be incredibly kid-friendly. The paths were safe and easily navigable, making it comfortable for families with children to explore. The driver was patient and engaging, often pointing out sights that would interest the kids and answering their myriad of questions with enthusiasm.
This safari trip was an extraordinary adventure that combined learning with fun in a way that was accessible for all ages. Salina Wild Adventures has truly created an experience that not only respects the wild but also leaves its visitors with a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature. It's an experience we'll cherish forever, and we can't wait to return.