The Team Behind Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris
Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris Ltd
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2003)
- Member Of:
- Eco Tourism & Kenya Wildlife Services
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $64 to $490 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Mandicat | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular
If you are reading this, you are likely surveying dozens of tour options in East Africa, which can be overwhelming. I found Kenya Walking Survivors through a third party web site that described various tour itineraries in detail. From the time I arrived at Nairobi airport mine was a seamless experience. On Day 1 I recuperated from my 33 hour trip from the U.S. at Eka Hotel, which was clean, quiet, secure and featured excellent food (particularly the breakfast buffet). On Day 2 I was picked up in the early morning and set out on safari at the Masaai Mara Reserve. I was very fortunate to be paired with Marcus as my safari guide. He has a whimsical, laid back personality. He is also professional and highly sensitive to customer needs. I had extreme good fortune over the next 2 days in terms of wildlife observed. Among many amazing creatures we witnessed to separate lion prides that walked within a few feet of our vehicle. The service was impeccable at Osero Lodge during the 2 nights I stayed there. Their food was decent. The Sopa Lodge at lake Navaisha is completely enchanting. If you have any appreciation for nature, animals, photography or pure aesthetics then go there. I would have loved an extra day at Sopa Lodge to take in the animals (which roam freely there) and the surroundings. Kibo Safari camp was magical. I would have loved to spend an additional day here also. Amboseli National Park was not as impressive at the Masaii Mara Reserve, though I did get some good wildlife spectating there. For me, the Kibo Camp was a perfect spot to slow down, have a swim and meditate on my general gratitude for this incredible experience. I spent 3.5 days on Paje Beach in Zanzibar and would have loved to spend 2 additional. The Dhow Inn is a European boutique resort with everything one needs to completely relax and unwind. Meals that are not included within the tour can be charged to one's room tab and the food was good. They have self service laundry, which I desperately needed following multiple days of safari. There are a barrage of activities for one to participate in, though I elected to spend my days in the water and under the shaded umbrellas of the Dhow private beach. I knew and accepted that venturing to Africa would not be inexpensive, but this excursion was affordable for me. The pricing was completely reasonable given it's incredible value (including meals, a private driver from morning to dusk, round trip airfare to Zanzibar and very desirable lodging). I love to travel and am quite savvy in my trip choices. I highly recommend this company for your East African adventures. Thank you, Mr. Otieno and your wonderful staff!
DE
Email Annamaria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Professional, punctual, the best safari agency!
They find the best solution based on the money you wanna spend.
I really recommend them!
They are professional friendly and kind.
Would definitely book another safari with them!
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Email Adam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lucky Solo Safari of Kenya and Tanzania with Zanzibar trip
This was my first trip to Africa and my first solo trip out of the US so I relied heavily on help from everyone at KWSS and they reply at a moments notice. By luck I ended up on my own private safari with Anthony in Kenya and Marcus in Tanzania (this was the low season). I cannot stress how much you need to rely on the guides. They know the area, the animals and how long it takes to travel from place to place. They will optimize your time and what desires you have and not overburden your trip. The photo shooting is far more of an adrenaline rush then I ever expected. Your experience is what you make of it. Anthony and I were about the same age so we really hit it off outside the safari as well talking about life and dating and comparing our countries to find we had a lot in common. Marcus's ecology degree really shined through with his knowledge of the animals adding a great deal to the experience. I did see all of the big 5 including rhino in both countries which is extremely rare. Dhow Inn was rather dream like in Zanzibar, very very good for couples. I will be back to Africa for another trip with this group.
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Email Jay from Shaker Hts, Ohio | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything that was promised
We just returned from an 11 day trip to Kenya planned by Kenya Walking Survivors Ltd. It was the trip of a lifetime and we got everything we were promised. I think that Mr O must sleep with his computer because most of my correspondence were answered within hours in spite of the 8 hour time difference. Our guide/driver Paul was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. He certainly helped make the trip a success. The various places we stayed at were all excellent. Even though it was low season, the service was excellent. Because there were so few people at the facilities we didn't have buffets, but a choice of at least two or three options. I highly recommend KWSS if you are planning on visiting Kenya.
CZ
Email Katerina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best holiday we have ever been
It was wonderful from the beginning till the end. Our family visited Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara for 6 day. The Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris arranged for us domestic flight Mombasa x Nairobi x Mombasa and the whole safari. Our guide - Ken pick up us at the airport and has been with us the whole time. We visited different places and different type of Safaris. (by car, by foot, by boat) He took us to the different places at Masai Mara and he has shown us the most beautiful part of Afrika. Despite the fact that I had to go to the hospital at the end of the trip. Ken took care of me, took me to Nairobi, but the whole family in the safari continued. Thank you very much to Ken and the whole agency for their approach and hearty solution of the whole situation.
MT
Email Emi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A lifetime's experience.
We did a 13 day safari across West Kenya/Tanzania and down to Zanzibar. It was a very well planned trip and our tour guide, David, was great. Also, the company representative, Otieno, responded to our queries quickly and help us all throughout. Would definitely recommend this company.
TH
Email Pongsakorn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Great taking care and good command in English, good service
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Email Erin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Benson is the BEST - his enthusiasm, consideration, maintenance and flexibility can’t be beat!
The communications were great, although I was naive in planning for the visas. The service was outstanding, catered to my personal preferences. The flexibility demonstrated truly exceeded my expectations. The safari tour itself was far more than I ever imagined, including lions mating, giraffes sparring, hippos floating downriver, the wildebeast migration and the most adorable families of warthogs playing!
BENSON having found the big five in Masai Mara the FIRST day allowed time to be spent the following days watching the animals interact. While knowledge and experience are typically expected, I appreciate that Benson took the time to learn my interests and arrange changes to my itinerary. His efforts to promote the community meant that we were always well received. Benson’s individual enthusiasm was especially rewarding at the end of the day when I was tired (I would have missed the lions mating if he had not taken the extra turn on our way back to camp!) The accomidations were outstanding and Benson’s care for the vehicle was also much appreciated because he kept the windows clean for better viewing and it never stalled.
I hope to reserve first choice on him being my guide when I return, which I definitely will!!!
GH
Email Jackie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service and tour guides. Many thanks again.
Excellent service and extraordinary tour guides. Many thanks again.
Email Elizabeth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
I had a lot of questions before booking and after and found that they were all answered promptly and efficiently. The actual safari was very well organised with no problems transitioning between location or countries. My drivers were well informed of the itinery and had excellent knowledge of the areas and animals. I travelled alone and felt very safe he whole time thanks to the 2 drivers I had. Overall a fantastic experience and I would definitely recommend the company to others wanting a safari.