Clients exploring the Kenyan Parks
Australken Tours & Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 1996)
- Member Of:
- KATO & ETT
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $155 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Georgiana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 17 days safari
We wanted a personalized itinerary for our 17 days budget safari, and we couldn't have been more happy about the tour that Australken organized. It was perfectly thought from start to finish, accommodation was very well chosen, the guide, Nelson, was very knowledgeable and respectful with the nature and animals, we had a cook, Daniel, who cooked for us every day a delicious food. Overall, it execeede our expectations!
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Email Suzanne & Thijs | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
We’ve been on a 4day safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. It was beyond expectation! We’ve seen everything we want and even more. The contact with the organization went really well. Zippy was super quick in her reply and she was also very helpful. Our guide Symon showed us everything what we want and explained a lot about the nature. Our chef Daniel made us nice food (especially the soups). This altogether made it an incredible experience - thanks a lot! Highly recommended!
Email Nadine, John and Ellie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant from start to finish !!!!
We initially sent a few requests out to various safari companies via safaribookings.com and straight away Australken were the most action packed itineraries and cost effective. We were taking our daughter for her 18th Birthday first time for her in Africa so was so important that the trip, accommodation and other aspects were good. We dealt with Zippy in organising the trip she was amazing so flexible when I asked to add this and that to the itinerary and she was patient with my indecision regarding accommodation. Zippy always responded really quickly to my many questions. When at the last minute we asked if she knew any drivers for Nairobi to take us sightseeing once the safari was over Zippy kindly gave us an Australken driver who took us round various tourist hotspots and even took us to the airport for our flight home !!! We then about three weeks before the trip found out my partner was pregnant and could no longer travel we could not get any money back on the insurance Zippy went out of her way and got us some refund from the hotels which was so appreciated. The Safari itself wow where do I begin the various accommodation and standard of food were amazing, the truck was comfortable even having WiFi!! the driver/guides were really knowledgable answering questions and giving interesting information. We got to see all the animals we had hoped to including the Rhino, pride of lions, giraffe, hippos.. amazing views of kilamanjaro, great Rift Valley. I could go on and on .... nothing was too much trouble for them Zippy met us at at the airport and again at Nairobi after safari it’s personal touches like this that add to an already amazing trip. Thank you Australken we will be back.
Email Andy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best 4 day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate Tour
This company took care of my husband and I from start to finish. Zippy herself was there at pick up to introduce us to the driver Gregory and the cook John, and also at drop off to ask us about our experience.
It was an incredible tour and safari in Masai Mara Game Reserve. Gregory is a great man who drove very well and will make sure you will see as many animals as you like and as many as time and distance permits.
The accommodations were as they were described and better. Both places we stayed at in Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha (the cottage overlooked the lake!!!) had hot water for showers, electricity, perfectly working toilets, mosquito nets and comfy beds. Wi-Fi is provided in the van.
We were very well fed with freshly cooked food, drinks (bottled water, tea and coffee, we got a smoothie treat also!) and fruit snacks. John is a great cook who always asked for feedback from our meal. He walked with us in Hell's Gate National Park and Gorge (amazing park, lots of walking, hiking, some climbing but BEAUTIFUL and worth it, we had another John as our friendly and informative guide).
Gregory and John were amazing company and we had long talks with them in the van, after meals and while on tour. Very friendly, professional, and respectable people who were patient and efficient.
We just finished our safari tour and we were quite sad on the ride home because we had such a memorable time. Australken Tours is fantastic, reliable and easy to organise with. Highly recommend!
Email Neil Owen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Walking Safari!!!
I would like to recommend this tour for anybody who enjoys walking as we spent a day at Hells gate cycling then left our bikes and walked to the amazing gorge. It was such a beautiful thing to do instead of siting in the safari vehicle , the afternoon was even better as we had sun set sailing away in a boat at Lake Naivasha. It was amazing.
The safari part was also very nice it was well organised and very good value for money.
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Email Libby Higgins | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"Awesome!!
We have just been on a 14 days safari Kenya and Tanzania a family of 6 people and from the time that we enquired to booking our safari Zippy was very prompt and gave us ideas that worked for us. The guides were very knowledgeable on both sides of the safari. We had such a fantastic time. Thank you Australken.
Email Paul | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
What an excellent experience! We've just returned from the 7 day tour around Kenya (Samburu, Mara, Lakes). Australken did a great job at facilitating the experience. Our driver / guide was wonderful, and we were provided with delicious and plentiful food throughout the week. We saw every animal we ever dreamt of seeing enjoyed the variety of activities (not just safari drives 24/7). The journeys between parks were long and tiring, but I have no doubt that it was 100% worth it.
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Email Elly Cohen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari !!
We booked for 4 nights safari by Air as were worried about the road condition. We corresponded with Zippy who offered us Osero Tented Camp and Mara Serena. Both of those properties were awesome just as our guide Symo who kept us in stitches because of his humour. We couldn't have asked for a better company to use than Australken we called it PRONTO. We really recommend them.
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Email Dean | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond Expectations.
I could have given more stars but I can only give 5 stars. This was our 4th safari to Africa but the first booking with Australken and we booked for gorilla safaris as I was going to be in Uganda for work so I thought that after I finished ,my family of six can join me and I was really happy with the arrangement's that Zippy made for us , my son,s enjoyed the expedition so much, it was nice to see tears in their eyes, as this what they really wanted to do for a long time. I am looking forward to coming back and doing a real safari with Australken.
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Email Elizabeth Knox | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank You!!
I wish to thank Zippy and her team for putting this safari together, it was a treat from my daughters so I never had to arrange anything but from what I heard it was beyond my daughters expectation so I wish to state that a lot of effort went into it and it made our holiday so memorable. Our guide Symo was amazing both in hospitality and in knowledge.The country is full of very happy people not forgetting the lovely wildlife and beautiful landscape , I could have swapped it for my country !!!!