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
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventures in East Africa
I and my wife went on a safari for 20 days in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania with KWSS this summer.
We were very satisfied from the beginning. The director, Mr. Otieno was very quick and effective in communication-he immedately replied to our e-mails and was available on Skype to-so we could discuss and plan our itinerary together in person which made everything easy and quick and helped us trust him.
We were not disappointed either once in Africa: he has a very friendly,patient, punctual and helpful staff who did their best to make our safari the most memorable. The driver-guides know a lot about the wildlife and do everything to get you to the best spots to view the animals and the cooks are excellent too! We were also absolutely satisfied with the accommodation Oti provided us- we could experience everything from superb lodges to camping out in Serengeti. Even though we were supposed to stay only in tented camps, Oti managed to upgrade most of our accommodations for no extra charges!
All in all I can only fully reccommend Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris, because apart from minor changes everything went smoothly as written in the itinerary. We had a wonderful safari with KWSS.
Email Mehti A. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If I had to rate only based on our tour guide I would give it 5 stars.
This was our first visit to Africa and there were a lot of concerns ranging from safety to housing. In addition, I had my concerns regarding transferring large amounts of money (price for our safari) to a bank account in Africa, however I must admit I was very impressed with Mr Otieno's. He was kind enough to speak with me over the phone which gave me a lot of re-assurance. Overall, me and my wife were very satisfied and would like to return again, this time we are planning to visit Uganda.
I think the only reason I have given 4 stars rather than 5, is because when we booked our trip to Nakuru I specifically mentioned that I wish to see flamingos and we were not told that there are no flamingos. We only got to know about flamingos when we came to Nakuru and our guide (who was amazing btw, see below) told us that flamingos haven't been at Nakuru for past 2 years... They have moved to Kisumu and other places.
I would like to add that if you do decide to chose Walking Survivors Safari, I cannot stress enough, you must ask for Sylus Bala. I think if it wasn't for him we would not have enjoyed our tour as much. He loves what he is doing and as a result the whole experience is just much more pleasant. Also, he knows some gems like an island in Naivasha where you get to walk with the animals (unlike safari where you are always in the car)... If I knew him before our trip, I would have let him to plan it all...
Either way do visit Kenya it is beautiful country!
Email Theresa | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Disaster see Insolvency Act dated 10th August 2019
GAZETTE NaticE No. 7968
THE INSOLVENCY ACT
(No. 18 of 2015)
IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI
COMMERCIAL AND ADMIRALTY DIVISION
AND
IN THE MATTER OF KENYA WALKING SURVIVORS SAFARIS
LIMITED
INSOLVENCY PETITION No. E 158 OF 2019 '
NOTICE is given that a petition for the winding up of the abovenamed company by the High Court of Kenya, Commercial and
Admiralty Division, Milimani Commercial Courts, Nairobi was on the
10th day of August, 2019 presented to this court by Otieno Lysaniash
Onjwayo, of P.O.-Box 7184, Viwandani.
And the said petition is directed to be heard before the Court
sitting at 9.00 a.m. on the 28th November, 2Q19 and any creditor or
contributory of the said Company desirous to support or oppose the
making of an order on the said petition may appear at the time of the
hearing, in person, or by his advocate, for that purpose; and a copy of
the petition will be furnished by the undersigned to any creditor or
contributory of the said Company requiring such copy on payment of
the regulated charge for the same.
Dated the 2nd August, 2010.
MERITAD LAW AFRICA LLP ADVOCATES,
Pitman House, Ground F7oor, Wing "B"
Jakaya Kikwete Road,
P.O. Box 2368-00100, Nairobi.
NOTE
Any person who intends to appear on the hearing of the said
petition must serve on or send by post to the above-named address in
writing of his intention so to do. The notice must state the name and
address of the person, or, if a firm, the name and address of the firm,
and must be signed by the person or firm, or his or their advocate, if
any, and must be served, or if posted, must be sent by post in sufficient
time to reach the above named address not later than, four o'clock in
the afternoon of the 27th November, 2019.
MPJ6722312
BR
Email Andreza | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fraud
We booked a 4 day safari with Mr Otieno on May. It was supposed to start on August 4 at 8:30.
We kept contact with him throught email until August 31. On August 2 we tried to contact him without success. The website was off. All the telephones off. We read coments on trip advisor and safari bookings that he disappeared since August 1.
Today he didn’t show up to pick us up. We are going to the tourists police.
Excellent lifetime tour!!!
My Husband and I visited Kenya Early October last year. We were having both Kenya and Tanzania tour. At first we were hesitant on whether to use Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris for our trip or not. Honestly we experienced more than we expected. Then owner OT Was ever answering our queries instantly. The driver Masha was the best.Accomodations were excellent and food coked by our own private cook Jacob .This was unbelievable! We are planning to visit East Africa Again in future to do gorilla and definitely we will use KWSS.I would recommend KWSS to everyone wishing to visit East Africa. Again thank you KWSS for making our dreams come true!!
QA
Email NASEEH | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Time!!
We traveled to Africa,Kenya to be specific,we were a group of 12 guys and we were conducting volunteer job there for one month.We later decided to do a 7 day trip for Kenya and Tanzania.The whole trip was awesome and relaxed.Thanks KWSS for your good work.
GREAT ADVENTURE
My colleagues and I booked a tour with Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris. We could access them at any time we wanted and they always had a solution to all our questions and fears.They booked nice tented Camps and gave us 2 private cooks who were cooking for us.Thanks to the drivers and the cooks for their good job.We are very very happy about them.This company is commendable!!!
Awesome Experience ever
We travelled in Kenya under volunteer program where we stayed for a month.After we were done we did an enquiry through their website and within few minutes our mail had already been answered!Mr Otieno even made a phone call to us which made us gain some trust with them.The trip was organized in 3 days and we were good to go.Their prices were fair and their services were trhe best.It was very nice that such a big number of people could be managed that fast.I would refer anyone who wants to travel in East Africca to o for this company.
THANK YOU THANK YOU KWSS!!!!!!
In Late October we travelled to Kenya for some work we were doing there.later we booked a Kenya and Tanzania trip with this Kenya Walking safaris.They realy pleased us for their good services and quick response.With this company you can never go wrong….
Email Al Danger | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience!
I honestly cannot say enough good things about KWSS. The organisation of my safairi's was exceptional, communication was always timely and appropriate and nothing was too much trouble for OT to sort out very quickly and professionally - including last minute changes to the itinerary (cause by me!).
KWSS played a large part in making my trip to east Africa the trip of a lifetime. Don't hesitate to use them if your planning a trip.
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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"
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick response with good service and very affordable price.
This trip to Kenya & Tanzania was fantastic, all the hotels we have stayed were excellent, all with different and new experience. And the tour operator's quick response with good service and very affordable price. The best time to Visit Massai Mara End of July and August. All other places ( Naiversha, Amboseli, Manyara & Serengeti are just average places). If someone is planning for exploring wildlife alone, the best place would be Massai Mara (3-4 Days) and if you want to explore more places then Naiversha(1day), Amboseli(1day), Ngorongoro(1day) and Serengeti(2 days) would be better option. You will have to travell a lot, so be prepared for this. Also note: older USD notes before 2004 will not be accepted in Kenya, so make sure you have USD currency printed after 2004.
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Email Frank Fan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The company provided in depth knowledge about parks and tour guide througn the game drive
We enjoyed the game drive and the tour guides/drivers are all very courteous. The living accommodations are generally good with couple of places exceeding my expectation. Food is also generally good. The cost is very reasonable with no hidden charges for the trip. The owner OT is very much personally involved in the planning and handling of the complete trip. The long travel in some days can be tiring. I would not hesitate recommending KenyaWalking Survivors Safaris to people interested in Safari tours in Africa.