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
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Eight days private Safari tour through KWSS - excellent experience and mostly recommended
We just returned from 8 days private safari tour organized by KWSS. We got a great driver-guide (Mr. Ochieng, I hope that I spelled it correctly) and a private cook. The views and animals were terrific and the explanations of Mr. Ocheing were on time. We were lucky (and also due to the guide’s experience) to watch all big 5’s several times including eating a fresh prey.
First in my recommendation list is of course the Masai Mara that is a must and I recommend the full day game drive within the reserve as it allows you to get to the Mara River (crossing point of wildebeests). Second in my list is lake Naivasha which you could relax in walking safari tours (Crater rim park is the best if you have only one to take) and the optional boat tour is a must do. Lake Nakuru is good as we observed Rhinos but if you are short in time – you can spare it.
About KWSS, this is my first experience with Africa and with African tour operators and I had a very pleasant surprise with KWSS (managed by Mr. Otieno). I had no previous recommendation and I chose them from Safaribookings.com based on the price and continued negotiations with them because of the quick and efficient email responses from Mr. Otieno. So – I got an 8 days full board private tour in a very reasonable and even cheap price (as compared to other tour operators) and yet all worked perfectly and we very much enjoyed the trip and the sounding conditions.
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Email Bharat Joshi , President & MD, IGP | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari - Lifetime Experience - Worries? Leave it to KWSS. They will take care.
My wife Hansa and I had unbelievable amazing Safari Holiday experience. I was very much worried about food, stay and vehicle but EVERYTHING was taken care by KWSS with complete perfection. We stayed at Nakuru one day - fantastic rainy game drive with Rhinos, Lions, Zebras..., 3 days at Masai Mara - THIS WAS OUR LIFE TIME MEMORABLE EVENT. We had seen total 39 Lions with every daily activities of their life... it was so close that we could stretch our hand & just touch, Cheetas - great.... Leopard - great, Tens of Hundreds of Zebras - Tens of thousands of Wilder Beasts ....No words to express the feelings - the food - the arrangement and the game drive - never match able. Naivasha - One day, Amboseli - one day - great Lioness hunting chase, One day Arusha + Ngorongoro - Fantastic View of crater and scenic panorama. I have no words to explain as seeing can only be expressing.
All the stays were perfect. Kilimanjaro from Kibo Safari Camp was magical view
KWSS - Director: Mr. Otieno is great friend, facilitator and supporter, he is always smiling and helping hand. He is in the center of EVERY COMFORT of every visitor. He managed excellently our (change of) one day program and returning to Nairobi. ALL THE BEST Otieno:). We are your friends in India you ever need us. Great Work Keep it up!!!!
Guide+Driver : Nguta is the best. He had excellent knowledge and very active in driving and reaching the place of animal presence. He has shown us Leopard driving (fastest) 20 kms after hearing the radio. Never tired and always ON TIME ON DOT. Nguta - All the best.
I recommend 'Kenya Walking Survivors Safari Ltd' to every one who would wish to visit Safari and read my review. I will ask any one of my personal contacts and all the visitors ......."LEAVE YOUR SAFARI WORRIES TO KWSS ....& YOU ONLY ENJOY"
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
service is good but schedule needs to be improved to save some time on the way.
The driver is easy to communicate n experienced. The director of the Kenya Walking is helpful if any problems. But our schedule needs to be improved to save some time on the way.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip during the great migration
My friend and I did a two day safari in the Masai Mara during the great migration - we had an amazing time and saw many animals! We very much enjoyed our trip and felt it was excellent for the price. We thought we'd be staying in economical tents when we were staying in what felt like luxury camp sites! Would highly recommend - also, dealing with the owner was extremely easy and he was very responsive to all questions and concerns.
CN
Email KENNY QIN | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience - a lifetime safari trip
We have a good safari trip with KWSS.
OTIENO - a great boss to be touch with us via email and talked with me in Skype , very patient and experienced, cares a lot about his clients and resolve issues quickly .
MARTIN, a smiling sunshine driver to pick up us from airport and never said no to his clients. CELIMENT, a good driver with 17 years safari driving experience, we have seen many animals and many birds in Kenya, such as Big Five in east Africa. Everymorning he was always careful to wrapped our luggages with blanket to dust. It's very goody. The cook in Maasai Mala, did an excellent mushroom soup. but we are very sorry for less TIP to him because we didn't know that he cooked just for us.
The driver in Tanzania with good experience. we had seen many elephants and lions closely.
The sunset view was as beautiful as a good dream in Serengeti N.P. About staying overnight, The tented camp in Maasai Mala is simple and crude with fulltime hotwater and 6 hours electricity everyday, other camps and lodges are very great. I especially enjoyed IKOMA TENTED CAMP in Serengeti N.P, it's very nature and comfortbal with delicious food.
Thanks a lot for KWSS again to us a great experience.
LT
Email Jurgita | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is a trusted tour operator that provides high quality services and lives up to own promises.
This operator offers quality services for a very acceptable price. All of the promises were fulfilled and expectations live up to. The preparation for the trip was well communicated. Had the most wonderful driver who knew the best Safari places and great cook. Additional things that might have come up during the trip were accommodated. Experienced no inconveniences. A very personal and genuine group of devoted individuals.
Email Kevin H | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari - Great Value
The 6 day Hells Gate - Masai Mara, Kenya Walking Survivors Safari has been the highlight of my 5 week East African Odessey. For a budget trip the safari exceeded my expectations:- accommodation was excellent; meals prepared by cook - excellent; guides knowledgeable, friendly and flexible.
Most importantly Mr Otieno returned emails and responded to questions in a timely and helpful manner. I have no hesitation in recommending this company and if good fortune brings me back to this part of the world I will definatly book with them again.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly Service. Responsive Team.
We took a package tour starting July 27th for nine days, and were very satisfied with the service. Otieno (OT; the owner) is a great guy. As a young entrepreneur, he understands the value of responsiveness. His service is excellent! His standard response to any request is "no problem." The driver we had, Nguta, was exceptional too. Smart guy; and you never had to ask him for anything. He was always proactive. He also was good about getting the best possible viewpoints during the game safari. In fact, Kenya Walking upgraded us, and all that at a great budget price. Wholeheartedly recommend it.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris provided my wife and I with a once in a lifetime experience.
My wife and I went on a 13 day safari with Kenya Walking Survivor’s and we were extremely happy with every aspect of the trip. Mr. Otieno is very ethical and will go to all lengths to make your trip spectacular. Our plane arrived and departed in the wee hours of the night and he provided transportation each time. We had such a great guide (Ochieng) who was focused on providing us with the best views and photos of all of the animals. He was very knowledgeable too about all of the animals and the country of Kenya. Our accommodations were top of the line. I know with Kenya Walking, you can choose to tent it, but we chose the tented camps and lodges which were very luxurious. We literally had linen table clothes and a 5 course meal out in the middle of the Serengeti when we went to Tanzania. Mr. Otieno is very accessible too. He couldn't be more attentive to his clients. The food at all of our lodges and tented camps included a wide variety of Western food and some African selections. It was delicious. They will provide all the bottled water for you on your safari. He really listens to the clients’ feedback too. I cannot stress enough how nice these tented campsites are. It was like we were the rich and famous on a safari. He said he negotiates rates, so he can get them much cheaper than if the customer books it directly. I was afraid since his rates were lower than the other companies that I would get subpar experience, but that wasn't the case at all. Overall, I would rate our experience as 5+++! You can’t go wrong with this company.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No worries. Great service and Safari trip!
My husband and I went on a 13 day safari with Kenya Walking Survivor’s and we were extremely happy with every aspect of the trip. As others have stated, I too was leery about wiring so much money to an unknown person in Kenya, but rest assured, Mr. Otieno is very ethical and will go to all lengths to make your trip spectacular. Our plane arrived and departed in the wee hours of the night and he provided transportation each time. We had such a great guide (Ochieng) who was focused on providing us with the best views and photos of all of the animals. Not only was he the first to spot the animals, we were finished viewing them before other vans came upon the same viewing spot. We were on our way to another spotting by the time the competitor’s guides came along. He was very knowledgeable too about all of the animals and the country of Kenya. Our accommodations were top of the line. I know with Kenya Walking, you can choose to tent it, but we chose the tented camps and lodges which were very luxurious. We literally had linen table clothes and a 5 course meal out in the middle of the Serengeti when we went to Tanzania. Mr. Otieno is very accessible too. When we were leaving, we accidentally left our cameral in the drop-off car. I had to call Mr. Otieno at 2:30 AM and he answered and called the driver to return to the airport with our camera. He couldn't be more attentive to his clients. The food at all of our lodges and tented camps included a wide variety of Western food and some African selections. It was delicious. They will provide all the bottled water for you on your safari. You only have to purchase alcoholic or soft drinks, if you choose those. He really listens to the clients’ feedback too because there was one hotel in Naivasha that we mentioned we didn’t like to our guide and before the end of our trip, the word got back to Mr. Otieno and he had already changed the Chester hotel to another tented camp for that location. I cannot stress enough how nice these tented campsites are. It was like we were the rich and famous on a safari. He said he negotiates rates, so he can get them much cheaper than if the customer books it directly. I was afraid since his rates were lower than the other companies that I would get sub-par safari, but that wasn't the case at all. Overall, I would rate our experience as 5+++! Since we had 13 days for our trip, the only thing I would do differently is I think I would choose to go see the gorillas. I heard from other people along the way that it was super cool to see them. We met the guide who specializes in those tours and his name is Martin. He was great too, although we only had him drive us back from the border to Nairobi. You can’t go wrong with this company.