Affable Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2003)
- Member Of:
- KATO & East Africa Wildlife Society
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $115 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Joyce Mills | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I could not ask for a more knowledgeable and kind person to share his country with to his clients
I was first introduced to Affable Tours and Hosking Agoi in August of 2022, thru a family friend and returned again in August of 2023. I enjoyed both experiences, same friend, different travelers.
This year I returned again in October and this time, with my own small group of 2 and was again very happy to have Agoi as our guide. I can't say enough about the experience with Agoi and Affable Tours. He made sure we were comfortable, informed and having a good time. His knowledge of his country, its history, the animals and birds, the geography and all things Kenya is superb. His kindness stands out, making the trip an amazing experience. When I say kindness, this includes kindness towards his clients as well as all the other people he deals with on our travels. He was great to work with to complete an itinerary I was happy with.
I wanted to add Tanzania (game drives) and Zanzibar to my trip and Agoi was able to make that happen. Everything was set up according to our plan. My group flew to Zanzibar for 3 days then back to Nairobi and more game drives in Samburu, Kenya. We enjoyed Tanzania, (had a Tanzanian driver and Agoi) but I don't think I'll return to Zanzibar (it wasn't my cup of tea).
Agoi's many contacts and skills as a businessman helped make this trip, not only amazing but eye-opening as well. The plight of the Kenyan people is nothing short of sad. It brings tears to my eyes. I'm amazed by their resilience and tenacity to keep positive and determined to survive despite their living conditions and I'm sure some feelings of helplessness.
I will be planning another trip(s), hopefully bringing along others to share in this experience, I will not hesitate to connect with Agoi and Affable Tours for my future trips.
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Email Anne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Affable Tours & Safaris is worth a repeat visit!
Spending 2 weeks in Kenya, under the watchful eye of Agoi and his crew was life changing. I briefly escaped a windowless desk job and arrived in a lovely country with open blue horizons, exotic animals, and friendly people. Agoi is very knowledgeable and shares much of his information in story formats, making the experiences special. I was so delighted by my experience, I returned with my sons for a second trip, to celebrate their 21 birthdays.
Reply from Affable Tours & Safaris
Posted on Oct 21, 2024Thank you very much Anne, and we would love to have you back :-)
Email Caroline Mutali | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional guides, well maintained transport and expert knowledge of the Kenyan wild
Professional Guides
I traveled with children and there was great consideration for them. The guide was clean and tidy throughout the safari from pick up to drop off. The office team was in constant communication to ensure the travelers' comfort. The driver wore a mask at all times.
Well maintained vehicles
The 4x4 we traveled in had modern facilities such as charging stations and cooler box. There were sanitizers and masks in the vehicle. It was very comfortable.
Expert Knowledge
The guide knew where to find the animals. He also communicated well with the other guides to get us to have a good experience at the Maasai Mara. He gave us brief history of each animal we were interested in. He understood the park rules and took us close where we could take pictures safely.
Email Ian L | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari holiday with great range of animals seen
This was our first safari and we had an absolutely superb time. The organisation was excellent, and we saw much more than we could have hoped for before the trip.
We travelled in two vans with Agoy and Polycarp as our guides. They were both extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the areas we travelled in, the wildlife that we saw, the local people and life in Kenya in general.
We travelled to several wildlife areas and saw an amazing range of animals and birds. The guides were always very keen to get us to the best spotting areas and we had multiple game drives each day. Their local knowledge and relationship with the wardens meant that we were always in the right place at the right time. As well as the wildlife we also visited several workers co-operatives, a local school and small towns and villages.
The hotels we stayed in were excellent with good food and very comfortable rooms. Agoy is well known throughout Kenya and this helps in getting the best treatment everywhere – in hotels, rest stops, game reserve entrances etc.
We will certainly be going on safari again and it will definitely be with Affable Tours.
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Email Erica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Affable was great while booking and gave us tons of information beforehand so we were very well informed beforehand. They were very flexible if you wanted to do anything outside of the itinerary.
The tour was better than anything I could have imagined. All the camps we stayed in were amazing, our favourite being the Kibo camp in Amboseli.
Our guide Robinson was fantastic. I could not imagine the trip without him. He was with us every step of the way and was very knowledgeable on everything about the animals and culture. He is a walking encyclopedia! We always felt very safe in his company. We managed to see the whole Big Five up close. Robinson would not settle for seeing stuff far off or in crowded areas but would search for your own special close ups. I do not believe we would have gotten to see so many animals without him. I highly recommend him and Affable.
Anyone unsure of a Kenya trip due to current travel advisories - Most of the parks are along the south border and the security issues are along the north (very far away). The areas we were in were very safe! The bonus is that it is much less busy right now so its great to take advantage before the crowds come back.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Affable Tours was great!
Guide Agoi is so experienced and so knowledgeable that he made the trip an absolute joy! My wife and I were worried about comfort and safety and we totally reassured on all counts. We had a great time and if we go back to Kenya and Tanzania we will be booking through Agoi and Affable.
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Email Margaret L. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert knowledge and outstanding attention to safety and comfort.
From the time we were picked up at Nairobi's airport to the end of our journey, we were well taken care of. We had customized our itinerary and found all arrangements to be more than satisfactory. Mr. Agoi was indeed affable and willing to share his wealth of knowledge. The nine days we spent in the Mara and Amboseli certainly exceeded my personal expectations. The "cheery on top" came in the form of the Sheldrick Elephants Orphanage in Nairobi- not to be missed.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Safari and tour was everything and more than we could have possibly dreamed of.
This safari was absolutely perfect! Agoi Hosking, the tour director and Victoria had a flawless plan in place with wonderful lodging at the Fairview Hotel, Oltukai Lodge, Aberdares Country Club, Sweetwaters, Maili Saba camp and Mara Serena Lodge. We visited too many place to mention! Amboseli National Park offered so many opportunities to view the elephants, giraffes and baboons! Agoi and Bryson made sure we always got the perfect shots with Mount Killimanjaro as a backdrop. At Sweetwater we managed to witness a lion dig and kill a warthog only to be followed by a visit to the wild dogs! Can you imagine being at the right place at the right time! This was possible because of Agoi's guidance and expertise.
With every day there was a sense of excitement that was never disappointed. At Masai Mara Game Reserve we witnessed two wildebeest crossing. That is totally unbelievable! Yes, again Agoi had you at the right place at the right time. We saw prides of lions, servals, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, impalas and much more.
This was all beyond my wildest dreams and the photos we have are just spectacular!
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Email TTownsTraveler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can't say enough positive things
There is just too much good information to share in a review on a web site. Our Affable Tour friends were AWESOME!! They took excellent care of us, getting to and from our destinations safely. They marshalled a herd of 11 distinct individuals with total finese. They arranged for us to stay at fantastic camps and lodges that would make 5-star hotels here in the States jealous. And thanks to their scouting efforts, we saw all of the Big 5 and many, many more. In fact, if you want to see how great it was, check out this link to see some video I took on the trip: http://youtu.be/DR5Ly6s36Ak. I highly recommend Affable Tours & Safaris.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
All aspects of our trip to Kenya were outstanding. We were well informed with lots of important information from what to expect to what to bring. Our accommodations were at a very high level and our tour guides were excellent. I can't recommend them highly enough.