The Destination Consultants
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Paul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Tour
15 Days Best of Kenya & Tanzania Safari
This was a wonderful trip with sighting of so many animals that we were continually amazed at the variety. This safari allowed us to get very close to the animals which was very special. I will treasure the viewing of so many lions that we saw on nearly every day of the safari.
The three main guides we had all incredibly knowable on all the wildlife and fauna. This enabled us to enjoy the spectacle of this tour even more. Having the guides assist us with the border crossing was a big help.
The accommodation was of a great standard. Even the tents we stayed in were very comfortable with all amenities. The camp staff who provided escorts back to our tent added a level of added safety. The only exception was the hotel in Nairobi which had a mattress that resembled a hammock
Food at all the camps and hotels was both plentiful and varied. The offerings were mainly buffets with only the camp in Masai Mara offering a choice at mealtimes.
The only disappointment in the whole trip was missing the great migration due to abnormal weather conditions.
Communication with Kenya Tanzania Safaris was at times a little patchy and could be improved.
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Email Trish | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company for your East Africa trip!
When initially researching for my trip, I reached out to several companies. Niko was one of the first to respond with a comprehensive itinerary. As others responded, there were things they were not able to include but as Niko and I worked on my itinerary, he made modifications to accommodate all of my requests. As someone who usually plans all of my own trips, I really felt like I had a hand in creating our dream vacation. The value for our money was incredible. The accommodations selected were all unique and exciting. The food was amazing! Our tour guide, Eliud, was a wealth of knowledge and my four boys enjoyed his stories and all of the animal information he had to share as well as all of the cultural information as we drove through villages enroute between locations. He kept us on a perfectly balanced schedule. He sought out opportunities and experiences for us that were above and beyond what was on our itinerary. We saw EVERY animal that we could think should be seen on safari and many more that we didn’t even know we would see. Besides the days drives, our accommodations provided much excitement. We stayed in Ashnil in Samburu where we were greeted by dozens of monkeys on our decks and throughout the property. We went on a horseback safari, at Lake Elmenteita where we saw thousands of flamingos. We stayed at Sweetwater in Ol Pejeta where the animals came within meters of us at the watering hole and right outside our tent. And we stayed at Camp Enkakenya, the most amazing camp in the Maasai Mara where we heard the sounds of Rafiki the hippo who guarded the camp at night. Safety was a primary concern at all camps with watchmen walking us to our rooms at night. The food in all of the camps was plentiful and spectacular. While we were with Eliud all week, we had the pleasure of meeting both Niko and Susan on our trip. Their company Destination Consultants, is one of a kind. They truly provided us with the trip of a lifetime and were communicative throughout our week. I would highly recommend them for any of your Kenya or Tanzania travels!
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Email Jim | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This trip exceeded all of our expectations!
It’s been a couple of months since we returned from our private Kenya and Tanzania safari arranged by The Destination Consultants. Boaz and Susan were easy to communicate with and provided us with all the information we needed to make this a once in a lifetime trip. We were very impressed with all aspects of our safari and especially with our guides Eliud in Kenya and Raymond in Tanzania. They were fantastic guides! It was very obvious they both were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the parks and animals we saw. And we all learned so much about the animals and the Massai people. The tented camps were well equipped - internet was a plus! The food was excellent, as were all the staff at the camps. The EnkaKenya Camp was a real treat - we received first class service and meals there. We did have more “African massages” than we remembered from our 2009 safari to Kenya! Be assured that should we ever have the opportunity to return to Kenya we will be in touch with you.
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Email Nicole | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever! Great communication and smooth logistics!
This 4 country adventure offered our family of 3 generations memories of a lifetime! It was perfect in every way! The communication and coordination was flawless! All tour guides were a wealth of information and provided us with every piece of information and service we could have ever needed! All accommodations were great and the food was delicious and local! We would not change one single thing!
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Email Sangeeta | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Dependable, Caring and effusive- Will we go again with his tour company? A definite Yes.
In August 2023, our group of 14 embarked on a 10-day private safari across Kenya and Tanzania, a journey we began planning nearly a year prior. Throughout the process, Niko and Susan were instrumental in ensuring our experience was seamless, even though there were occasional communication delays.
Upon our arrival at Nairobi Airport, Susan warmly welcomed us. We had a free day in Nairobi before our tour began, and at our request, Niko promptly arranged a van, allowing us to explore the city thoroughly.
Our adventure took us through Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, North Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Amboseli national parks. The first, second, and last parks are located in Kenya, while the others are in Tanzania.
Our guides, handpicked by Niko, were not only knowledgeable but also went above and beyond to enhance our experience. In Kenya, Adson and George led the way, followed by Adson and Julius. In Tanzania, Denis and Alfany took the reins. Their kindness, patience, and passion for nature were evident as they introduced us to the wonders of the wild. We were fortunate to witness the diverse fauna, including the "Big 5", and the awe-inspiring great migration of wildebeests from Tanzania to Kenya across the Mara River.
Our stays at the Serena hotels, Lion Sarova in Nakuru, the Canvas tents under the Mara, and Ole Sarai camp were nothing short of luxurious. Throughout the trip, Niko maintained close communication with our guides, ensuring every detail was perfect.
On behalf of our group, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved. This journey has etched unforgettable memories in our hearts.
A Memorable Trip to Kenya and Tanzania
Nico from Destination Consultants was very helpful and patient when arranging our trip to Kenya and Tanzania. We opted for a 12 day private guided tour whereby we had three different tour guides in that time. The first vehicle we travelled in from Nairobi from Tanzania was not great as the seats were so high and the windows were low so it was not great for motion sickness however the driver allowed me to sit in the front seat which was fine, the vehicle we had on our second leg was a proper safari vehicle which was great. The itinerary suggested was quite good although could have left out Lake Navaisha which had a few hand fed hippos out the back and that was it, so our time could have been better spent elsewhere. The accommodation overall was excellent except for Tukaone Camps in Serengeti which was below average. The camp itself was on a lean, the food was average and we did not have hot water until the day before we left. What made it more disappointing was that this camp was not where we were supposed to stay as I had requested to stay at another camp. Before undertaking this tour, we did a 16 day group tour through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana which we did a variety a of activities such as hiking, canoeing into the delta and Safari drives. This particular tour only had safari drives for its activities which is perfect if it was the only place you were going in Africa but for us, we found the safaris became repetitious towards the end of the trip.
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Email Claus | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional service - Excellent safari guides
We - 4 adults - approached Kenya Tanzania Safari in order to tailor an individual trip for us visiting the following 5 nationalparks and come up with suggestions to accommodations as well
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire
Amboseli
The booking process was professional and our questions was replied swiftly. The safari was a great experience and we saw all we wanted to see and was blessed with very nice guides that knew pretty much everything we asked about. The accommodation – medium std – more than met our expectations as well
We had 8 days and would probably leave out Tarangire should we go again and use the extra time at Amboseli or Serengeti in stead.
I huge thanks to Niki, Eliud and Augustino for giving us a once in a lifetime experience.
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Email Ajay | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional, responsive and knowledgeable - someone you can trust
We just finished a trip of a lifetime!! It exceeded all our expectations. The team at Destination Consultants was just fabulous, We started the process almost 10 months back. Throughout this time, Niko and Sue were very patient and answered all our questions. They made many recommendations and advised as it was our first trip to Africa. What patience and professionalism they have! Sue came to see us in the morning and Niko made sure that he met us on the way.
The trip went flawlessly from the airport pickup to the safaris in Masai Mara, Lake Nukuru and Samburu. Our guide, Julius was just amazing - very experienced, knowledgable, helpful and simply a great human being. He was very proactive, and wanted to make sure that we got the most from our visit. With over twenty years of experience, he pretty much knew every corners of these places. With a wide network of fellow guides, he always knew where to go to see the best action. Even other guides would ask him where to go. We saw two incidents of Cheetahs hunting (https://youtu.be/ZnpB0ddWG64) and off course big 5 in both Masai Mara and Samburu.
The road trips from Masai Mara to Samburu and back to Nairobi were awesome as he would tell us all about the local areas, customs as well as politics.
Julius helped arranged picnic lunches as well as a sundowner. We wanted to see the sunset in African Savannahs, and even though we were running late, he made sure that he took us to the best place to see the sunset. We had special dietary requirement, and we worked with the camps to coordinate everything.
We'd recommend getting a 4x4 LandCruiser for this trip as we saw some other vehicles with modified vans not able to get closer to some of the action, and getting stuck. The cost of a LandCruiser is well worth it.
This was our first trip to Africa. We didn’t know what to expect. We would highly recommend Destination Consultants, and the guide Julius again and again!
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Email Tina | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service taking care of every detail.
We had a most wonderful experience thanks to Susan and Niko at Destination Consultants. We visited Morocco and Egypt prior to our safari adventure in Kenya and Tanzania and they took care of all the details for us, accommodations, meals and guided tours. We were greeted at the airports every time we traveled and getting through the necessary checkpoints and visa requirements were perfectly managed for our group of 8. We had no issues whatsoever at any time with travel requirements or our tour arrangements. The guides were excellent and extremely attentive to every official detail as well as our personal experiences. Our guides were very knowledgeable on history of the places visited, truly a wealth of information on all the places we visited in each location.
The safari's were beyond compare in every aspect, food, accommodations, and seeing all the magnificent animals. It was the perfect adventure and our drivers/guides were over the top. A huge thank you to Mohamed in Egypt, Erik, Tony, Jackson and to Susan and Niko for making it our trip of a lifetime! Destination Consultants did not miss any details, if we get the opportunity to go again I would certainly call Susan and Niko. Sincere thanks to everyone that we had the privilege of spending time with.
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Email Rebecca | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
From the very first email, or Destination Consultant, Niko answered every question and met our every need. Communication was clear, prompt, and accurate. We had considered booking with a much more expensive group, but after reviewing itineraries, we realized that Destination Consultants could provide us with the same itinerary and experiences at a much better value! We were taken care of, like family, from the moment we stepped out of the airport until we returned for our flight home.
