Absolute Holiday Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- Ministry of Tourism Kenya & Kenya Tourism Federation.
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sunandan Bhatta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A 'get away from the routine' was a wonderful experience
The trip was well planned out and co-ordination was good. However, the camping facilities at the park were quite basic; for instance electricity for only 4 hrs in the evening and no charging points in the room.
The itinerary, though packed, was fun filled - with lots of time spent inside the park.
Worth recommending to friends.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bucket List Ticked!! Best Experience!!
A safari being top on my bucket list, I decided to book the 10days combined Kenya & Tanzania safari trip, through Absolute Holiday Safaris, I initially was dealing with Martha Mutanu who was an absolute joy and delight to deal with, friendly and professional approach with excellent email communication to allow me make the right decision. I decided to go with the hardcore camping (budget) option which turned out to be great experience considering I have never camped in my life.
The 1st phase (Kenya) of the safari was the best, I was picked up at the airport by lovely and reliable John and we had the pleasure of Jackson the tour guide, who was very knowledgable and ensured we had the best experience, from boat ride in Lake Naivasaha, to game drive in Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and Amboselli, I was able to capture such beautiful moments on my camera, with close-up pictures of the animals and to top it managed to see 4 of the big Five in Kenya (Though the 5th (Leopard) I later saw in Serengeti - Tanzania)
The second phase which was the Tanzania trip was still a great experience from getting to Arusha from Kenya it was a hassle free journey, however the tour company used in Arusha in my opinion needs to be reviewed, I would advise that Absolute Safari review their long term relationship with them in order to continue to provide their exceptional service to their customers.
All in all I had the best experience and I am very glad I booked my trip with Absolute Holiday Safaris Ltd and I will definitely be back next year and with the pleasure of your service!! Thanks to the Absolute team, Martha, David, George & Jackson you guys are awesome & keep up the good work and A***** for a quality service.
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Out of Africa, absolutely the best!
Absolute Holiday Safaris is absolutely amazing!! David and Martha in the office in Kenya, Jackson our guide/driver, they are all so professional, helpful, very kind and attentive. I had a wonderful 11 day Kenya and Tanzania safari tour with lodge accomodation. I definitely recommend all the lodges I stayed: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Mara Sopa Lodge, Amboseli A Lodge, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Lake Manyara Twiga Lodge. I always felt myself in safe hands, starting from the initial correspondance with David, during the bumpy rides in Kenya with Jackson, who is a five star guide, very knowledgeable, punctual, reliable and kind. I am grateful to David for his very quick and efficient response in resolving my accomodation issue in Serengeti. I think, Absolute Holiday Safaris deserves a more professional partner in Tanzania. I am also grateful to our guide/driver in Tanzania, James, who was also very kind and helpful.
It was a lifetime experience for me, unprecendented! Out of Africa, absolutely the best, Absolute Holiday Safaris! Definitely come back with my family, this time!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, life time experience - words will fall short
Mr David the tour coordinator (Big Time Safaris) was of real help and was involved right from the planning, coordination and execution of the programme. The tour was a one time in a life experience for our group, we had an excellent guide and driver, never felt insecure. A warm reception at the Airport, comfortable drive, good accommodation for over night stay and to top it all we were guided personally by Mr David to the right place to buy the artifacts which we wanted as souvenirs. Great Trip. Trip to Masaimara was out of the world. Thanks to Big Time Safaris
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Email Bhavana Dogra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made my trip to Masai Mara worth it.
I had a great time exploring Masai Mara. Right from the beginning of trip everything was as promised by David who took our booking for the trip. The camp was very comfortable and the staff courteous. Our driver and guide Cyrus was very knowledgeable and helped us explore the park and the animals really well. Our Chef Ben also ensured that we get a nice meal at all times. All in all had a great time and left with the desire to come back again.
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Email Dipankar Barua | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Great African Safari!
1. “It seemed that we were at another planet – ourselves Aliens, and the vast wildlife and wilderness – its true inhabitants” – There is not an iota of exaggeration in what I say, to describe the Great African Safari at Maasai Mara. The “Absolute Holiday Safari Experience” started with the introduction to the one man Army – David. He methodically chalked out our schedule(of almost entire East Africa), painstakingly working out each detail to perfection. We were introduced to our group, which in addition to five of us, were three Germans – one of who symbolically termed us “The Lion Squad” :-) .
2. The journey, to the “God’s Own” Maasai Mara, started with our pick up from Nairobi, a short break at the view point of the Great Rift Valley, and on-wards to the National Park. The very sight of the camp rejuvenated us, seemed to bring us closer to nature, with the well laid out tented accommodation, amidst picturesque flora, neatly scooped out of the jungle.
3. Sooner we found ourselves entering the huge gates of the Maasai Mara National Park, against an overcast sky. This, coupled with the first appearance of the tall giraffes, popping their heads up and out of the trees, reminded me of an early scene of the famous ‘Jurassic Park’ movie, I watched as a kid. The next couple of days went in total awe, credit goes to our guide Mr Jackson – 11 years of experience in the field, no doubt why some of us believed he had instincts that of a Cheetah….literally! A scene which seemed to us of a lone vulture sitting atop a tree, presented an inference to Jackson about the presence of a “Cat” – just finished relinquishing his prey – and voila! “Cat” it was – there we saw a lion sitting smartly upright in magnanimity, as if reassuring his kingship! Few meters beside him lay the half eaten carcass of a zebra, which would have contributed to the up gradation of the gene pool of his herd, when the weakest of the lot, lagged behind and got discarded – law of nature! …..for survival of the fittest!
4. All credit goes to Jackson who made us spot the ‘Big Five(lion, elephant, African buffalo, rhino and leopard), apart from almost three dozen wild animal and birds. One could just close his eyes, think of an animal and the very next moment it was in front of you. We criss-crossed the entire Maasai Mara National Park, going as far as the Mara river, famous for the great migration which takes place across it, bordering Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
5. The trip also gave us a peek into the lifestyle of the Maasai tribe, still unadulterated by the modern world. The evenings spent at the camp were equally interesting. Sipping into our favourite drinks(which one can either carry or buy from the small but well stocked bar counter), we indulged in topics ranging from the Indian Sub-continent to the European Union, and to the Aryan race with our German counterparts, not to mention, other tourists were at liberty to join up and free lance conversation. The food was excellent at all meals. The staff was very co-operative, and though we carried valuables, nothing went missing. In fact the only disheartening aspect was the fact that we had to return, and the two nights and three days spent at Maasai Mara, seemed over in a flash.
6. In a special way I would like to mention the unparalleled co-operation by our tour manager Mr David, of Absolute Holiday Safaris Ltd. I have seen many ‘contacts’ do business – but very few touch our hearts – David was beyond doubt, one of them. Also I would like to mention Cyrus, who guided us well around Nairobi. Thank you for your unflinching dedication. In the end I would like to conclude by saying :-
“There are two kinds of people on the Earth!
The ones who have been to Maasai Mara…..
And the ones who have not!”
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Email pallab gohain | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
dream come true
It was my childhood dream to go to Masai Mara and see the wildlife, specially the big five. Absolute holiday safari made it possible. They have an excellent team and the customer service was too good. In this I specially want to make mention of David, our contact person in Nairobi and for the whole trip. Excellent man and a brother. He was like always available when needed. I would also like to make mention of Kennedy , our guide and Joseph , the manager of the camp in Masai Mara where we stayed. Both the person were very very friendly and went out of their way to make our trip a memorable one. Overall an awesome experience and I'm definetly coming back again. Thanks David, Kennedy, Joseph and absolute safari.
I visited with my mom who is working with UN.during my staty at masaimara I enjoyed too much.
David uncle picked me from busstand and we went to office.David uncle was behaving nicely and he looked after me and my mom.with 03 visitors I went to masaimara in open car. I saw first time very closely lion lioness pub.zebra impala baison hippo elephant. .zirraf ...openly and very very closely..patrick uncle was driving the car in the jungle.David uncle gave me wifi so I was sending my pics to my grandmother. David uncle is caring uncle.he also gave us car .with my mom I visited nairobi...I missed tant.i stayed 2 nights in tant.tant was very good .in tant we had good breakfast lunch dinner water bottle.and that was free.i missed food.david uncle I missed masaimaara..you are the best uncle.Next time I will come with my father.
Awesome MasaiMara
I visited MasaiMara with my friends during first week of December 14. The tour was very well organised by Absolute Holiday Safaris. The tour manager Mr David is a very friendly and professional person.Because of him our stay at Nairobi as wel as at Masai Mara was very comfertable. The tour guide was thorough professional and took lot of initiative to detect wild life during game drive. Big Time Safaris made our trip Awesome experience.
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Email Madhu Narayanan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Got more than what I expected. The Absolute Safaris left no stone unturned to make it memorable.
Absolute Holiday Safari Ltd proved to be the absolute and best choice. The tour operators were forthcoming from day one in coordinating the move of our group from Congo. The crew were highly professional in their conduct during the safari and very prompt. Mr David have been overtly helpful in guiding a bunch of lost men into the blissful world of animal kingdom. The experience of Masai Mara was awesome and beyond what I could imagine. The stay at Masai and interaction with the Masai tribe was as experience worth. All credits to Mr Jackson, our Safari Guide who showed us the Big Five in just 2 days ( probably we were the only group on that day who spotted all five). Overall a great experience of Masai Mara which was made better by Absolute Holiday Safari.
Thanks Mr David to make a dream come true.