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Wildebeest Safaris
- Located In:
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China
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1997)
- Member Of:
- ETT & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Tara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream safari come true
I have to be honest I was nervous about our safari booked with Wildebeest Safaris it all seemed to good to be true. From the very beginning the prices were within our budget and the itinerary suggested was absolutely perfect and exactly everything we were wanting which is why I was thinking wheres the catch, but everything was amazing. Noah's suggested itinerary for my husband and I was perfect every camp and lodge suggested was beyond our expectations. Peter our driver picked us up from our Nairobi hotel and he was very professional and the vehicle we had was immaculate. We saw other tour companies along the way and I was so happy we went with Wildebeest their vehicles and drivers were not as professional as ours. Peter spoke good english and was able to find every type of animal on safari for us, we saw Lion, leopards, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, rhino, hippos, baboons, ostrich, hyena, flamingos, multiple lion and babies sightings and the big one for me was the cheetah along with an interaction with a cheetah mother and her 4 cubs, every kind of antelope and an array of birds. It was the most amazing trip of my life and I will never forget it. If you are going to Masai Mara ask to stay at Mara Eden Camp having the Hippos and crocs outside your door was amazing. Thank you thank you thank you so much Wildebeest Safaris, Im coming back next year hopefully for the great migration.
US
Email Nikki Renee Gardner | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Doing a safari with a friendly and knowledgeable driver/guide makes all the difference!
The communications with Wildebeest Safaris LTD was mostly by email, which I appreciated. We were picked up from our hotel on time and delivered to the tour bus (both the hotel and tour pickup location were in Nairobi) that would take us to Maasai Mara about a 5 hour drive away. There were 2 people in our party and a total of 7 people on our 9 passenger bus. We were fortunate to have a friendly, chatty group of people on our bus. It's a loooong drive. The people we drove to Maasai Mara with were the same people we would end up spending the next 3 days with.
Our specific tour was for 12 year old guests and older. We were grateful to not have very young passengers on our bus for 3 days.
While on safari, our driver, Raheem, communicated by radio with the other drivers to be sure we saw the Big Five. If one tour group found a specific animal on the savanna, he would radio the other drivers so they could head right to that spot. We lucked out and saw the Big Five as well as so many other animals.
Raheem was attentive to our group and helpful in every way possible. I was not feeling well on our last day and he was concerned and sensitive to my issue. Fortunately, I was able to make it back to Nairobi without incident.
We were fortunate to have a group of people on our bus that all spoke English and were friendly. There were other tour groups that just didn't seem to be having as much fun as we were. I feel like I've made friends for a lifetime.
Well planned and executed
We did a private 10 day safari covering Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Amboseli and have returned incredibly pleased with the whole experience. Noah was prompt, patient, painstaking and transparent during the planning stage ensuring that the safari was tailored to our requirements and our budget. The execution was flawless, seamless and completely hassle free and all we had to do was sit back and enjoy the journey. The vehicles were clean and in good condition. Each accommodation was different, of high quality and very well located. The game viewing was varied and exciting. The guides, Dennis in Kenya & Hamza in Tanzania, were enthusiastic, patient, polite and had a good sense of humour which ensured that we had a most enjoyable time.
We wound up our safari eager to return. Soon, hopefully.
Our deep appreciation to the team at Wildebeest. Asante sana!
FR
Email Katherine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional safari experience!
We had passed a very fantastic time during a 9-day safari. Everything went very well and was organised very perfectly. We were picked up from the airport and then had a private driver (Dennis) taking care of us all the way. We never felt insecure – a point that was very important for us as we travelled with two children. Dennis was driving us to all places where we were able to see fantastic fauna and flora. The lodges wildebeest safari choose were very nice – even though we had a flight cancellation and they had to adapt very quickly our program. Thank you, Josiah, for that!
We would definitively recommend this safari organiser! Thank you so much.
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Email Danny | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildebeest Safaris made my dream come true!
Noah Kuti and his staff made this one of the most memorable trips I've taken in my entire life and I travel quite a bit. From first contact with Wildebeest Safaris I knew I made the right choice. Although I contacted other safari companies I came full circle and booked with Wildebeest. Noah was a pleasure to work with and promptly answered all of my questions. This vacation was not typical for me since I was not booking my own hotels or activities and being a control freak I wasn't sure how it was going to turn it. I was blown away with the organization of the tour, the friendliness and knowledge of the guides (Eusty in Kenya, Enock in Tanzania & Andrew in Nairobi) and the quality of all the lodges/campsites we stayed at. The safari itself was amazing but the people in our tour group and the Wildebeest employees made it even better. I enjoyed myself with Wildebeest so much that I am already planning on using them for my next booking to Uganda!!!
Email Paul M | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Got back today from a great six day safari
Just got back from a six day safari visiting Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara with my daughter, her friend and my partner. We had a fantastic time with Andrew as our guide. It's the third time that I have visited Kenya and this was the best trip of them all. Distances were long but with Andrew driving that was not an issue and he worked hard to make sure that we saw the Big Five and the Wildebeest Migration. The vehicle was a customised land cruiser which was great for the four of us enabling us to tackle the toughest terrain.
Communication was good with the company and I was able to pay part of the cost on a credit card for additional security. Overall the food and accommodation was great and the safari as good as I could have expected.
We had a great time.
CH
Email Frederique | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very lucky with game drive
We booked a 4 days / 3 nights safari (Nakuru and Masai Mara) with Wildebeest Safari. I've been many times in Kenya (at least 10 times) and it was first time with my husband, my 2 girls (10 and 7 years) and I. I would say the safari was very good and we were very lucky with game drive. We saw the Big Five and plenty of other animals. We arrived in Nairobi 26th September. The Airport is Under construction therefore, it is a big mess. We were a bit confused as Ken (the person in charge of the welcome at the arrival) waited outside of the Airport. Many of operator waited Inside... Then the transfer to the Wildebeest Eco Camp for the first night (Nairobi Langata) was ok. But I would never never recommended Wildebeest Eco Camp. It could be a super place but the people working there are terrible. Nobody welcome you. They didn't find the booking etc... we had to walk to our tent (which was at the opposit of the camp) with all our luggage without help and explaination of the camp and facilities. Anyway it was just for the first night. Next day (first day of our safari) we should have meet our guide at 8h00. 8h30 nobody was there. I called Wildebeest and they told me that the guide was stock in trafficjam but he should arrive in the next 5 minutes. 10 minutes later nobody. No help from the reception of the camp Nothing. 15 minutes later the guide arrive at the reception. In fact he was behind the camp as the security guard at the entrance said that he has to wait outside.... well the driver guide finally came Inside at the reception and we left Nairobi 1 hour later. Our driver guide was Joseph. A very good driver... but didn't interact much with us. Didn't explain much. Anyway maybe a bit shy or I don't know. But he took care of us, the vehicle was comfortable and very clean during the safari. First stop in Nakuru at Nakuru Flaming Hill camp. Very nice place, very nice people. We liked this place ver much. Very good game drive also. Next day Nakuru - Masai Mara Serena lodge. What a terrible long day. We passed though the mountain (via Moa) . When we reached Narok after 4 hours we thought it would be ok yet. No way the road to the Mara is awfull. It is not a road. First time I came in Kenya 20 years ago the roads were better. Next time (if I 'll come again) it will be a flying safari. We left at 7 the morning and reach Mara Serena lodge at 4h30 the afternoon. We were tired and my girls were exausted. Wildebeest Safari should advise custumers that roads are so terrible specially when you travel with kids. Anyway this day was a long and uncumfortable day without game drive... just driving driving and driving. Thanks to Joseph who managed this very well. Next day was a full day safari in the Mara. Very good game perfect. The picnic lunch in the middle of the Mara was great. Mara Serena lodge (I've been there at least 5 times) was ok. 20 years ago was same... but staff are not so friendly. The girl at the shop was terrible. Then back to Nairobi with 3 hours drives again on this terrible road. And one more night at the Wildebeest camp. Next morning we should have a transfer at 7h00 to the Airport. Once again our driver (Ken) arrived at 7h30-7h45. He told us again that the security guard told him to stay outside of the camp with car. Ok you stay outside but come at the reception please. Our flight was at 10h00 and we were afraid to miss it. It has been a big stress. To resume the games were perfect (very lucky), the vehicle was also perfect (clean and comfortable), the guide (Joseph) drive his car perfectly but needs to interact a little more more with clients, accomodation very good at Nakuru, good at Masai Mara and poor in Nairobi. We found that Kenya changed a lot. People are not as friendly as they used to be (so disappointed with this point). Roads are poor ... but landscapes still beautiful. My family and I enjoyed the safari but not sure will come again.
ES
Email Leticia & Julen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous safari with an excellent guide
The safari was as we had imagined. We saw a lot of animals thanks to the guide's large expecience. He was so kind and took care of every detail. The jeep was always clean and confortable with pop up roof. The itinerary was made Just as we had arranged, without any incoveniences. It was a great time 100% recomendable.
EG
Email Carol | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the most fantastic trip we have ever taken.
This was a fantastic trip! Our guide, Andrew, was very attentive and knowledgeable and took us anywhere we wanted. The camps were great, and the service stupendous. I would recommend this company to anyone. 5 stars!!
Email Marco | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure at Masai Mara
We have been to Kenya, for a safari in Maasai Mara as a part of our honeymoon trip in February 2018. It was our first time and we didn’t know what to expect.
Wildebeest Safaris organised for us a package that included pick-up at our hotel in Nairobi, Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, a private driver/guide for 3 days, 2 Night in Savora Mara camp (full board service), drive back to Nairobi. The lodge was amazing, staff was friendly and food was fresh and abundant.
The drive from Nairobi to the camp is very long and the road very bumpy (it will give you as they call an African Massage) but the driver was really professional, friendly and very cultivated which help us to enjoy the trip. Also, you will start to see Zebra, Antelope, Wildebeest... when you enter the Maasai Mara reserve which is a while before the park entrance which gets you in the mood. On our way back, the second driver mentioned to us that if we had a minivan we could drive faster to Nairobi which is worse knowing in advance.
We manage to do a game drive every day, and on our first day, we spotted a Black Rhino at 4km of our camp entrance, only after 5min the game started, which is extremely rare. Luck was definitely with us as we saw the big 5 and more even though that was not the hight season and we spent a very short amount of time in the park. Most of the animal we saw had babies with them which was really cute! The one we watch the most were the Elephants, which sometimes cross the road front of the cars, but we also got very close to Lions, Cheetah, Cub Hyenas, Leopard…. Our very skilled and humble guide was very attentive to our need & wish and he has been an extra mile to make our dream happen. Compare to others driver our guide respected the rules ( speed, distance to animal...) of the park for which we have a lot of respect and I hope that all guides were doing the same. With a bit of patience, it’s totally possible to respect the animal and still be in a very good spot to take a photo. I encourage everyone to be aware of those rules and ensure their driver respect them.
Our last day with Wildebeest was a proper adventure. Because of a miscommunication between Noah and his team, we understood that our guide has been being double booked. Therefore we had to change a bit our plan, we had to reorganise our the day which was a bit annoying because we were rushed to go back to the airport and we understood that lunch was actually not included in the package as we thought. We changed of the driver on the way, when we stop at a souvenir shop.
The second driver took us to Lake Naivasha on our way back to the airport, which was a nice surprise but an expensive and quite scary experience. We did a tour of the lake on a small wood boat at sunset, and our motor got stuck in a fish net. Even Though the incident was fixed after 10/15min when the lake is agitated, the night is falling and you know that if you swim in the wrong direction you will meet an upset hippo it’s pretty scary. Also, the timing was not really well thought and because of this stop, our driver was stress that we miss our plane and was rushing on the road which made us feel unsafe as the road in Kenya are dangerous and drivers reckless. We actually saw few accidents on the way. We recommend wildebeest team to be more upfront and clear about the consequences of the different options they give to their client so we can make a more informed decision and give them the opportunity to drive more wisely.
Overall we had a good experience with Wildebeest and we are happy to recommend them but make sure you understand all the consequences of your request as they will say yes to everything to not lose a client but you might regret some of your choices. A good idea is to avoid the pick-season during which drivers overwork, many accidents happen and you will probably end up queuing behind many cars before to be able to see the animals.
