Nov 22, 2024
The great experience in Amboseli National park - We took part in a two-day safari tour in Amboseli National Park.
The schedule was well organized, and we were relieved to receive a quick response to our emails. Furthermore, we were able to have the payment method and the schedule on the day (for example, when to leave for the safari, whether to visit a Masai village on the way, etc.) adjusted on the spot. We were very grateful for this flexibility.
Also, the driver and guide were very good, and thanks to his experience, we were able to see many rare animals.
Thank you very much.
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Nov 17, 2024
Superb Beast tours of Amboselli - 5 out of 5
Excellent tour arrangements by Mercy the kind and attentive to organise everything.
Merci !
Harrison the guide and my tour driver was fantastic!
He took me around Amboselli park and really amazing views of the animals and close up experience.
He has good knowledge of the roads and the park inhabitants.
I am coming back with my family!
nampenda Amboselli mpenzi wangu kwa Afrika nyumba yangu
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Nov 1, 2024
A very nice experience - Nathan was amazing, he was so knowledgeable and took a lot of time for us.
He was also well connected, because of him we got to see more than 10 lions, a cheetah with 5 cubs, many elephants with beautiful close up shots, tons of zebras, wilderbeasts, a lot of birds and hippos.
He knew all the names of the animals and could answer all our questions very precise. And I as a scientist ask a lot of very specific questions 😅
And even if we didn't ask, he always had a story to tell regarding what we just saw.
All in all, he was brilliant as our guide and I would always recommend him to others.
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Oct 24, 2024
I cannot see how to better spend two days in Kenya - I cannot see how to better spend two days in Kenya than booking a trip to Amboseli via African Beast Tours and Safaris.
For those interested, some detailed thoughts below expanding on my experience. For reference, me and my three friends booked a group tour in late October 2024. We ended up being four people in total, as a friendly Portuguese guy also joined us. A disclaimer is that this is my first safari experience, so I have no other point of reference.
Communication and planning:
Ahead of our trip, the communication with African Beast Tours and Safaris was clear, kind and professional, with very fast response times. This was important to us as we started to look for options only a few days before we wanted to go. ABT&S were the first to respond.
They also had the lowest cost that I could find. However I can hardly see what a more expensive option would provide that ABT&S did not.
We opted for budget over luxury, so I was surprised when we arrived on the AA Amboseli lodges and saw the standards. With sophisticated camping tents/cottages (electricity and bathrooms w/showers included), a restaurant, a bar, a pool, and cheeky Vervet monkeys running around, I nearly thought there had been a mistake.
The safari:
Amboseli National Park was simply stunning. Over the span of two sessions, we had nearly constant close encounters with wild, beautiful animals. It felt like teleporting into the Lion King opening scene. The mountain of Kilimanjaro looming on the horizon was the cherry on top.
Our guide Edwin elevated our experience with his knowledge and passion of the animals and their conservation. We decided to rely on him to call the shots on where to go, and it payed off. He drove us around in the park, relying on over-the-radio rumors and experience to take us to the spots with most activity, uncovering one magnificent sight after the other.
A non-extensive list of the animals we met on our way:
Majestic grazers including 100+ elephants, countless zebras, warthogs, Thomson gazelles, giraffes, hippos, Wildebeests, Dik-Dik and (mating) water buffalos. Often seen wandering together.
Spectacular birdlife including 100+ flamingos, eagles, ostriches, secretary birds and pelicans.
And then we were also lucky enough to catch the three major predators in the lion, cheetah and hyena.
It is a special feeling to observe wild animals at close hand.
PS: A tip for photographing the animals with a smartphone is to take some pictures through binoculars. If aimed properly, it will make for some cool shots. We had one pair of binoculars to share provided by our guide, but you might also want to bring some of your own.
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Oct 24, 2024
Great affordable safari - Communications: smooth, always by WhatsApp, clear and effective
Service: really nice and professional (shout out to Mercy and Edwin) - both in person and by WhatsApp.
Value for money: affordable, and the conditions were good. The lodge we stayed was lovely despite being a budget one, and the same goes for the car - comfortable, although not a SUV.
Tour: Great. What you would typically expect from Amboseli, with me lots of Elephants, Zebras, Hipos, Giraffes, Lions, Chetas, etc.
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Oct 19, 2024
Fantastic Safari and Safari Guide (Harrison) - We had a fantastic two day with our safari guide Harrison from African Beast Tours and Safaris!
Firstly the safari experience in Amboseli is second to none, with an abundance of African wildlife, which are not afraid to come close up. We got stunning photos of a wide variety of animals, which were in large number; often all together in the same view, and interacting, despite the vast landscape.
We are so happy with Harrison our safari guide. Harrison is friendly, caring and deeply knowledgeable about the Kenyan tribal cultures, and the plants and animals at Amboseli. He was particularly great with the kids, who really enjoyed his knowledge and guidance. Harrison went above and beyond to ensure we arrived safely back to our hotel, and we will never forget his warm and professional service.
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Oct 3, 2024
Highlight for budget travellers - Kevin guided our tour. We had a customized Matatu for only us (2ppl) and slept at the tented camp Nyati.
Kevin is an expert - he was very kind, adaptive, knew the people, the spots and the animals very well. He anticipated their behaviour and positioned us very good - big thanks!
The car was not the best for offroads but decent for the price - so nothing to complain. Kevik made everything possible possible. A low hangig fruit might be binoculars in the glovebox.
The chosen camp is perfect for nature lovers, wanting some comfort - big beds and decent wash rooms combined with fresh air and a nice scenery. The food was good, the dinner for vegetarians a little unseasoned.
Summarized: Lots of nice memorys, no problems at all and a fair pricing - totally recommended!
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Sep 29, 2024
Great safari and AA Lodge experience - The safari was amazing and the Lodge as well. The guide showed us all animals we wanted to see. It was possible to see the sunset at the best spot where zebra herds passed the road. The Lodge was great with a window view to Kiliminjaro, there was nice pool and the meals were delicious with a variety of choice. Our guid also was very great at finding the best spots where to watch animals up close and was great at sharing animal facts
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Sep 25, 2024
An unforgettable experience in Amboseli - It was so much better than I thought it would be, and I was able to see almost every kind of animal, including lions. The driver, Simba, was also very kind and supported me every step of the way until the end of the tour and I had a great experience. It's worth more than the price.
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Sep 24, 2024
Lovely safari - Had a lovely joined safari. Our guide Simba told us a lot about all the different animals and how they live and act. The lodge was very nice and luxurious! Overall I would recommend it to my friends :)
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