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 Tuyet | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly Recommended but good idea to request specific tour guides
My fiance and I did the 15 day tour in Kenya, Tanzania and Gorilla trekking in Uganda which just finished Sept 27, 2017. Overall, we had a fantastic time. We had Paul for 3 days for Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Paul was excellent -> he was an experienced driver who understood our needs and was proactive in helping us spot wildlife. Then we had David for 8 days for gorilla trekking and Lake Naivasha. David was also wonderful to us -> he was also an experienced driver and he adjusted the itinerary to fit our needs. He also went above and beyond by making sure our hotels/camps were ones that had not received complaints from previous clients. We knew both Paul and David were committed to making sure we were going to get the best experience possible within the given time frames -> request them for your tour if possible. Even Mike, who was the person who helped us cross the Malaba border (he stays at the border to help facilitate smooth border crossing for Kenya Walking Survivors) was friendly and helpful. For our 4 day tour of Tanzania, we did not have a great experience with the guide as he was inexperienced and unmotivated at times -> Otieno assured us there would be an improvement on the Tanzania side for guides. Juda was our driver back to Nairobi from the Tanzanian border and he told us he also does the Tanzanian tour as well -> he has 28 yrs of experience and based on our 3 hr drive, we would recommend requesting him for your tour in Tanzania. Overall, we were happy with our accommodations. And the itinerary we followed worked well but we would recommend 1 less day in Lake Naivasha and replace it with 1 more day in the Serengeti (minimum 2 nights in Serengeti because it is a large area). Lastly, run over the itinerary with your guide prior to starting to make sure the itinerary they received was the same as the one you have -> we found 2 pit stops missing from our guides' itinerary -> one guide was able to put it back into the itinerary because we caught it early but the second one wasn't because we caught it afterwards. With the exception of one guide, these guys do a great job and i would recommend them!!
IE
Email Geraldine Grehan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
All arrangements were followed through very effectively from the minute we arrived at Nairobi airport until we arrived back to Nairobi after completing the trip.
The guides ( Paul & Joel ) were very professional & friendly and ensured that we got the best from the trip.
Accommodation ranged from very good Hotels to a wonderful campsite in the Serengeti. Food was very good with adequate lunchboxes provided each day.
The road trips were a bit rough, but they are bush roads and very bumpy and dusty as it was dry season so dust masks would be very useful at this time of year.
We are already looking forward to going back and will definitely be using Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris Ltd
IN
Email Arijit | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful option for budget travelers
Kenya Walking was beyond expectations in almost every aspect. The team was warm and instantly made us feel at home. The accommodations provided during the trip was adequate tending towards luxury. The meals were good. We got to see the Big Five in a single day at Masai Mara.
Thanks to Mr. Otieno and his team for the wonderful experience.
But no amount of praise shall do justice to Mr. Ibrahim, our driver cum guide cum companion for the trip. He was patient, dedicated, friendly and was determined to make our trip a success. He left no stones unturned to help me get the best shot- every time. My 7 yr old daughter became very fond of him. We felt sad to leave him at the end of or trip. We miss him even now. He was the key ingredient of our successful trip.
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Email Matti | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nine days safari experience
This was our first visit to Africa. The Safari was found and reserved via internet, which always cause some consern but everything was very well organized and followed the given descriptions. During the reservation and planning phase company responded rapidly. The safari itself was wonderful. We saw the big five and many other species in different national parks. The only blame is underestimated travel times due to high traffic and long distances. We had very experienced driver/guide and good chef for us.
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Email Ankur | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!!!!
We had an unforgettable tour of Kenya. We were five family members including my seven-year-old son. This was one of my dreams to travel and see the wonderful parks of Kenya. We traveled with three different guides Robinson, James and last but not the least Peter, all of them are fantastic guides. Thank you, Mr. Otieno for all the arrangements and efforts to make our trip a successful one. He upgraded our stay from Lake Nakuru lodge to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, which was a pleasant surprise. All the parks Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha were a fantastic experience. I will also like to specially mention about the last day walking safari at Green Crater Lake, our guide Anna was very knowledgeable, I enjoyed walking through the jungle and enjoy wildlife. I would surely recommend them for Safaris in East Africa. For me, they will be my guides for any of my future tour to East Africa.
EG
Email Myriam Raymond | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience and professionalism
I am back to my home country and we would like to thank you for a wonderful trip.
The souvenirs we will keep for life time are unforgettable.
ALthough we did not expect to be on the road for so long, each and every attraction was unique and special.
Kenya walking Survivors planned well our trips, our pick-ups and accompagnement.
Your services are remarkable and the people you work with are so professional.
We will never forget David who was our guide and I would like to thank him so much for taking care of us.
He was particularly attentive to our requests and to what we wanted do.
The flexibility the company showed is also remarkable given that this was a set program.
Finally, the choice of hotels and lodges are just Great.
Hope to be able to do more next time.
Amazing Experience! Awesome Guides!
My experience was wonderful! The guides were awesome and found the big 5 for us. The lodges were so nice and the communication was excellent.
Email Abdurrahman Uyan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A flawless journey with Kenya Walking Survivors
The manager Mr.Otieno organised a flawless tour for us and our driver/guide Ibrahim did his best for us to enjoy the trip. It was relatively short tour (1 day in Lake Nakuru, 3 days in Maasai Mara) but we saw all big 5 and many other animals. We even saw 2 male lions (which is difficult to see actually) after hunting a buffalo. We highly reccomend Kenya Walking Survivors to everyone.
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.
TH
Email Pongsakorn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Great taking care and good command in English, good service
