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
Email Hilary | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
incredible experience and value for money
The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic, from initial communications right through to the wonderful ride back to Nairobi. Our tour guide 'Animal' was extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to give us a wonderful safari experience and answer all the questions we had-to which there is not one that he did not know the answer to! Our camp site was extremely peaceful, comfortable and the food delightful. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the rich massai culture and its wildlife, whilst having a relaxing and comfortable trip away from the bustling streets of Nairobi. Excellent value for money, we couldn't believe it ourselves! I would recommend this
trip to anybody!
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Email Mar Wo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolute Adventure
We did a 7 day/6 night safari and it was incredible! We went to Nakuru, Navisha, Masai Mara and Amboseli and saw every animal that I can think of during that time. Our driver and guide, Jackson, was awesome and very knowledgeable about the animals, plants and tribes that we witnessed. It was obvious that he loves his job and he really enjoyed sharing his knowledge with us. Amboseli was, for me, the best part of the stay- quiet and beautiful with a camp with incredible staff just make sure to keep an eye out for scorpions (we saw four in our two nights there.) Food was plentiful (too much for me, if you're not a big eater, ask for a small plate), water is 1 liter a day so you will need to buy more which was not a problem anywhere we went. We had a rotating number of people (based on location and circumstance) so that also kept the trip exciting! On day one, it was just two of us, on days 2-4, there were eight of us, on days 5-7, three of us. In all, it was a mind blowing week made more so by Jackson's expertise!
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Email Jeff Lee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience. Fantastic Service. Reasonable price.
Great Experience. Fantastic Service. Reasonable price.
We enpoyed the trip very much. Thanks.
AE
Email Dmytrii | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
I've chosen the budget 7-days safari (Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli) in March due to my tight budget and I didn't regret it! Absolute Holiday Safaris offered me exactly the same package as the rest of the operators, but for a lower price.
I'm so happy with my Kenyan safari, it was unforgettable indeed.
The guys were so kind and flexible, any issues could be easily settled down and negotiated immediately on the spot. It was very safe and well-planned. A perfect safari experience.
I want to thank to everyone who was taking care of me there - David, John, Patrick, Maxwell, Richard, Joseph (sorry if I forgot someone).
Keep doing the great job, guys!
5/5
AE
Email Subham Chattopadhyay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jambo!! Budget, Safe, Great itineraries. Great Team!!!
My Husband and I booked a 7 days trip to Kenya (Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Amsoli National Park) with Absolute Holiday Safaris from 15th to 21st July, 2017. We booked it online with a nominal booking amount and paid the rest of the amount in Nairobi at the office. We were in constant touch with Mr. David with whom we discussed about the tour and other important things. He always answered to all our queries and we received prompt responses. We were received from our Nairobi Hotel by Mr. Ambrose (Chalo) who was our guide and point of contact for the entire tour. He gave us a brief idea about the Do's and Don'ts before our trip. He is a very warm hearted guy and very very helpful. He gave us a trip full of wonderful memories which we'll cherish forever. He has knowledge on the flora and fauna of Kenya and he also tells some very interesting stories. We also met Patrick. He was the captain of another Safari. Both Chalo and Patrick coordinated very well together. We are soon planning to go on our Tanzania Tour with Absolute Holiday and Safaris. Great Team, Great Itinerary, Great Arrangement, Great Experience. Kudos to the entire team. Keep up the good work. Best Regards, Subham and Sreoshi
Well Done!
I just came back home for our 3-months trip that’s why have late review.
Below are special thanks to their crews:
David; the contact person. He booked additional Nairobi lodging to me at my budget, keep frequencies contacting, and solved my enquiries.
Oukozakaro; the driver-guide. He was able to spot and let us as virgin spectators into various animal adventures (quoted Prat’s wordings). The highlights are:
One lion family (13 lions including lion, lioness and cubs),
One sleeping lioness lying on a treetop,
One sleep cheetah at woods,
One wijd/white rhinoceros family (3 wijds),
More than 10-times of lions (single, twin)
Of course, wildebeest great migration, lion hunting process, leopard and her prey on a tree, cheetahs and their prey and so on, and so on….
Additional review will post in TripAdvisor
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Email Christian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect tour operator
We booked two weeks customized privat safari in Kenya and Nairobi. Planning the tour was done within 1 week and everything was perfect, at least for the Kenya part. Unfortunately their partner in Tansania was not good at all (see SandLand Tours reviews), but Absolute Holidays Safari did a very good job. all three shuttle services as planned. David was allways there for questions. If you plan only safari in Kenya, this is the perfect one to ask. If you plan to include Tansania, checked first that the partner is not SandLand Tours. We have advised David to look for a more reliable partner in Tansania. SandLand Tours tried to get more money from us by saying one park fee (300$) was not included and we have to pay. Absolute Holiday Safari gave us back the money within 1 day when they heard the story. David met us on the Airport when arriving and also when coming back to Kenya to get a feedback from us about the tour. There is absolutely nothing to complain about them, except that their partner in Tansania should be kicked in the ass.
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Email Jessica B | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome!!
We had a superb safari! David arranged everything beautifully and saw to it that our dietary need were met. Animal was our driver. He is an honest man of integrity. He is a skilled driver, very knowledgeable about the animals, and took great care of us! I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
I would definitely recommend booking your Kenya safari experience with Absolute Holiday Safaris. David and our driver/guide, Patrick, made my safari experience pleasant & enjoyable. When I first contacted David by email, he responded very quickly in a professional and attentive manner. Some dozen email messages later (mainly due to my indecisiveness which safaris and accommodation options to choose), we managed to decide on the itinerary that met my needs and budget. I must say I never felt that my emails bothered David and he was happy to answer all my concerns. The real test for the reliability of Absolute Holiday Safaris came after I missed my flight to Nairobi in Doha and had to take another flight next day which required making drastic changes to my itinerary. David was there for me all the way communicating with me by email or phone. I was picked up from the airport and driven at least to the countryside where I met up with the rest of the group. This wasn't on my original itinerary as I was supposed to be picked up from my hotel in Nairobi. Because of my missed connection in Doha, David had to sent an additional car to drive me some 100 miles to catch up with the tour bus. I call this being flexible and accommodating.
I also liked the fact that I wasn't required to pay for my safari by a money transfer. I simply paid the full amount after my arrival to Kenya.
Patrick, our driver and guide, was relaxed, polite, and friendly. He had a very good knowledge not only about the Big 5 but also other fauna (especially birds) & flora. I also enjoyed my conversation with Patrick about local customs and way of life during a long and exhausting road trip from Nakuru to Amboseli. I was the only person who wanted to go to Amboseli and was very grateful that Absolute Holiday Safaris agreed to take me there as I don't think this segment was profitable for them. In fact, other safari companies didn't want to work with me on this part of my safari.
All my accommodation choices turned out as described in David's emails. In fact, they were better than I expected. Once again, based on my experience, I would highly recommend Absolute Holiday Safaris.
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Email Roshan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari experience with Absolute Holiday Safari team
We had a memorable vacation with Absolute Holiday Safari team in Kenya. we (me with my wife and 3 yrs old son) chose for a week long safari trip. Pre-travel communication and arrangements by David was excellent. he is a real professional. he accommodated all our requests and provided necessary information/ suggestions as we were travelling with a child. Airport pick ups & drop, hotel transfer etc were on time. Our driver/ Guide, Patrick was the best guide one can ever get on a safari trip. he is very knowledgeable & ensured we saw all animals in our wish list so close and on action. He took a good care of us throughout the trip. we spent two days each in Masai Mara and Amboseli and one day each in Lake Nakuru & Nairobi. we could see all big five and many more than we expected. his experience and patience helped us to have a close encounter with cheetah and witness a live hunting chase, was so close to a group lions with 3 cubs, group of elephants with 3-4 baby elephants, leopard with its kill(baby zebra) on top of a tree, both black & white rhinos, Hyena, giraffe family, etc and most importantly the great migration - thousands of wild beasts & Zebras.
we are happy that we chose Absolute holiday safari and recommend them for any your Kenyan Safari.