Tim Maloi on a Safari in Masai Mara ,Kenya -Nov.24
Real Africa Travel
- Office In:
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United States
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $275 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Angeline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The real MVP!
Tim, Lilian and Mike are the real professional. They catered to our needs, respond very fast and gave us the best service. We truly appreciate all their help for us even arranging our proposal. Mike did not only drive us but became our tour guide and photographer too. I would recommend them to anyone going to Kenya
Reply from Real Africa Travel
Posted on Jun 15, 2024Thank you so much for the great review and we will be looking forward to assisting you and friends again in the future.
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Email Isatu & Bill | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, responsive, honest…all around amazing.
We spent a while trying to find a safari company we felt comfortable with. As soon as we began communicating with Tim, we knew we were in good hands. Tim was super responsive to our inquiries and has an intimate knowledge of the Maasai Mara. After all, he’s from the Mara! He listened to all of our criteria and was able to recommend the perfect safari camp and an amazing driver/guide (Mike). Having Tim as a contact person in the U.S. and Lillian as a contact person in Kenya meant that we always knew we had access to help and information before and during our trip. Our guide Mike was very experienced and had a deep knowledge of the park. On top of that he spoke numerous languages…French, English, Japanese, Swahili, Maasai, etc. Mike did a wonderful job finding game to observe. Lions, elephants, cheetahs (eating gazelles), buffalo, antelope, ostriches, crocodiles, giraffes , mongoose, warthogs, hyenas, hippos, you name it!!! We would recommend this company to all of our friends and family without hesitation. A+ service. We can’t wait to go back and do it again.
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Email Jennifer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Real Africa Travel was professional and experienced delivering a memorable safari for our family.
Giraffes, zebras, lions, elephants, rhinos and more!... Our safari with Real Africa Travel was a memorable experience for our family of 5. Mike was a great guide and his experience was so helpful in leading us to see some fantastic views of the animals. We took home some amazing photos! Tim, our coordinator, was professional, helpful and responsive leading up to, during and after our trip.
Starting with one night at Lake Nakuru was an excellent suggestion to break up the 3 night safari. The views at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge were breathtaking and turned out to be a highlight of the trip. Two nights at Fig Tree Masai Mari...unfortunately the recent floods had destroyed the bridge that connects directly to the park so unpleasant driving was required to enter the property. The restoration efforts at the property were quite impressive, though the luxuriousness of the property and landscape shown in the photos had definitely been effected. The food and service at both lodges were great. The most challenging part of the trip was the rough and lengthy car rides in route between the airport, parks and lodges. If doing over, we would definitely consider flying between the parks or only staying at one location. However, we really enjoyed the advantage of both locations and the greater variety of sights and wildlife.
The overall experience seeing the animals was certainly rewarding. Mike made great efforts for us to capture great views of the wildlife. Thank you!
KZ
Email Nurlybek | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life time Dream Came True!!!!
"Real Africa Travel" is the name that corresponds to reality. I mean they really show you real Africa life. Places where real Africans live. Food that real Africans eat. Life that real Africans live.
CN
Email Chloe Chan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic journey! warmly kindly
We are LIJIA and SIYUE, two girls from China, we were sincerely wanna thank you for guiding our three-day safari tour. Thanks for taking care of our itinerary with warmth like a father and provide assistance for our future plans , so we have written this letter, hope you can see this, and also share those info for the same needs person, We strongly recommend our guide Mike, he is super nice !
As two Chinese girls who are visiting Africa for the first-time crossed the entire hemisphere ,we know less for this country’s people. There’s always have some concern for our safari tour. In our country, people tend to have cautious and conservative altitude for outside-country tour, so we feel really nerves at the beginning when we landed. However, after our guide Mike arrived, he friendly greeted us, took the initiative to pick up our luggage to help us to put it on the car in order to let us relaxed. Then Mike specially called the platform and putting me on speakerphone to let them knew we were safe, (This is because mike was not the earliest contact), Mike warmly introduced Nairobi for us, throughout the process, Mike was very patience and humble, with polite altitude, he told us different culture. When he heard us need sim cards, but the people nearby sim card shops would take half an hours unless, he help us get it by other ways.
Those Mike’s behaviors let us increase safety feeling for Nairobi, and become kinda could enjoyed our trip.
Mike pays great attention to details!
From check in, transportation arrangement, Mike would wait for us all the things be down, caring us all the unlike others, tell us what was in the lodge, usually, like us, small groups tourists, we might not catch on time so precisely, mike would gave us patient, not to push us, reminds us times up frequently, this keeps our space feel not rush. And also is an mainly good manner for us,
There’s one more details!
After the end of this trip, our outbound trip was DIY and we didn't have anyone pick us up for the second trip. MIKE heard that we were going to cross the border alone, he could have delivered us to the designated location and left because it wasn't his job, but MIKE didn’t! he chose to stay, not to leaves and ensure every necessary procedures and transit arrangement, even helped us booked a car etc tried to make all the arrangements were properly arranged before leaving, all because of Mike’s sense of responsibility and kindness, we really thank him, we may not have been able to travel from Kenya to Tanzania so smoothly
During our whole tour, what Mike shows to us, politely. Friendly kindly and thoughtfully, all those impressed us deeply, especially, its not easy to make a plan for Africa safari. We sincerely thank Mike gave us such a unforgettable trip, hoping more ppl can came and joining this safari tour too,
Thanks Mike
From
Lijia and Siyue
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Email Kim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The contact person was very sincere and professional
The contact person was very sincere and professional. He introduced to us how to make the most reasonable itinerary. The tour guide was also very responsible and professional.
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Email Hiraknil | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator!!
Hi All,
We had just finished our Magical Kenya tour with Real Africa Travels.I would like to extend my heartfill thanks to the Team of Real Africa(specially Timothy aka Tim,Mike and Eliza) to provide us with the best experience we could ever have in Africa!!A superb planning followed by excellent implementation made this tour a more memorable one for us!!
The Hotels that were provided to us was of topest quality followed by best quality food that you can ever get in Africa.
It was a homely feeling away from home as the entire team was so supportive,caring and hospitable throughout our tour.All the preparations were so well planned that we didn't have to bother for anything.Everything was so seamless!!
We were provided Mike(Mykos) as our tour guide.He was the best friendly person we could ever meet on earth!!He was more than a friend to us making our stay more comfortable and lovely!!He ensured that we could enjoy every bit once we are into his caravan.He was as cool as ice and everytime we demanded somthing he would ensure that our expectations are fulfilled
We had a lovely time in Kenya where we covered everything that was in the itinerary(6 days itinerary-which has a blend of forest,beaches and city tour) and we would highly rate them for their planning,execution,hospitality and perfection!!
Ladies and Gentleman,if you would like to have a memorable experience in Africa don't wait anymore.Choose Real Africa Travels as they are the Best!!
They have over exceeded our expectations and we had bagged home a lot of good memories that we can cherish down the memory lane.
Thank you again Real Africa Travel!!
Thanks,
Hiraknil