Maasai Mara Train
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,098 to $10,327 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Priodarshi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations
Mr Wilson from day one has been communicating frequently and clearly about our trip details and itinerary and answered all my pre-trip queries in a timely manner. Me and my wife opted for a 8 day safari package to Mara - Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli. Mr Wilson provided us options to choose our hotels and customise our trip and itinerary as needed. As agreed, he was their waiting for us upon our arrival to Nairobi and took us to the hotel that i had booked on our first day.
But the best part of our trip was the guide provided to us. I would specially like to thank Mr Francis, our guide for making our safari a truly memorable one. He was very courteous, listened to all our requests and never seemed pushy like some guides usually are. More so he had very good knowledge about animals, their behaviour, characteristics and a a great trained eye to spot animals in the far distance! I would highly recommend Mr Francis as a guide to all who are reading this review and want to choose Maasai Mara Train.
Suggestions for improvement -
1. Please don't suggest TAPHE guest house at Lake Naivasha for future travellers
2. Walk with animals at Lake Naivasha should be done at Crescent Island which was not offered to us. There is no walk with animals at Crater Island. I don't recommend this to future tourists
General Tip - You can avoid the (optional) boat ride at Lake Naivasha for 20 $ per head. Not worth the time and money.
Email James | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A marvelous adventure!
Excellent facilitation overall by Maasai Mara Train Safaris. I'd seen the Big 5 in a day- that most visitors did not. Thanks to driver Sammy who is very experienced in the area- from Nairobi to vast game reserve of the Maasai Mara region. He was able to dodge traffic jams in the highway and get a good vantage point to see the animals in the Reserve. On our way to and in the area, Maasai Mara Train Safaris personnel calls to check my whereabouts, explained my onward journey, and answered my questions. The driver ensured we had food and water for the day, was able to keep time within limits, and was also able identify and talk about a few important characteristics of the animals which was all I need. And given that I was on a low budget (I paid the lowest fees compared to my fellow visitors on the same journey), it was truly the best value for my money.
Some areas I could recommend- is to maintain a First Aid Kit in the vehicle for common motion problems. The driver must also know how to administer basic first aid procedures and AR. Additionally, it will make the travel more interesting if the driver could be better organized to tell significant stories about the places being travelled and visited- although this might to too much to expect from them, considering their role in the journey, and that it may require time and training resources to get them to that level.
Overall, it was an exciting adventure in the Kenyan Maasai Mara outback. Thanks to MAASAI MARA TRAIN SAFARIS. You deserve a big 5-star!
PK
Email AHMED | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mr Wilson Wamugunda: an amazing guide
I just finished my amazing SAFARI trip to Maasamarai whit the help of Mr Wilson. No doubt it was an incredible experience for me and with the help of my guide i was able to enjoy every bit of moment not only in Maasamaria but also in Kenya.....Due to commendable cooperation of my guide, surely in future I will again intend to take other trip to Kenya and that too not without the guidance of Mr Wilson
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Email Mauricio Ricaud | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in one of the best places on Earth.
Great availability, Wilson replied quickly to all my questions before arriving.
We felt safe during all the tour. He was flexible to meet our wishes.
ES
Email Ricard | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great work, great company!
I was only for few days and mostly working in Nairobi, but I still found the time to do a couple of city tours with Wilson. And, for sure, if I go back to Kenya and have the chance to explore a bit more, I will do it with him. He’s a very cool, dedicated, professional and reliable person, and although I did not see him in ‘adventure’ action, I am sure his wide experience and proven skills make him an excellent trekking/mountain guide. Looking forward to go on a nature trip with Wilson next time!