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
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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.
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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 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 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!
