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Apodiformes Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority, AFRICA TOURISM ASSOCIATION & FRIENDS OF NAIROBI NATIONAL WILDILIFE CONSERVATION
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $2,582 to $12,909 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Richard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Almost a great safari
Let me start with the good as most of what we bargained for we did receive.
Silas was quick to respond to requests for information. He was waiting for us personally when we arrived at the airport in Nairobi. We did get to the parks that we requested. We had no changes in price or what was delivered. Our guide, Isaiah, was a good driver and answered most questions that we had with a Hakuna Matata "no problem" attitude.
Things that could have gone better? We were to meet Isaiah at the hotel where we stayed overnight so that we could be an early start to go to Samburu Reserve. We went to the reception area at 5:45 for a 6:00 start. At 6:00 I walked out into the parking lot to see if someone was waiting for us and saw no-one. At 6:20 I spoke with the receptionist at the hotel and mentioned the name Apodiformes and she said she had seen the van further out in the dark parking lot. Eventually we learned that we needed to go to the parking lot to find our van rather than be met inside our lodge at each park.
Not having Kenyan shillings with me I asked if we could stop at an automatic teller on our way to the first lodge. No problem. It was six days and multiple request for tipping money and small cash to buy souvenirs before we finally made that stop.
I made a specific request for a driver experienced in photography and birds, but found Isaiah was familiar, but not proficient in either. In spite of repeated questions about locations, animals, and history we only go brief answers to our requests, and occasionally inaccurate. In the case of the Ernest Hemingway bar at the Amboseli Sopa he replied that here was nothing special about it. It was just the second bar at the lodge and it was up on a rock. A quick Google about the bar reveals that it was actually a home built by the author and the stories told by the bartender about his uncle and the writer are worth stopping for a drink all by themselves.
We scheduled two nights at both Masai Mara and Tsavo East in order to make more that one game drive. At each we only went out one time in spite of the extra time allotted.
A little extra time in planning could have put us either in a lodge that made those game drives possible, or a stop at a smaller place of interest overnight could have shorted our multiple 7-9 hour drives between lodges.
The price was fair. We saw what we had scheduled. I got some wonderful pictures. It could have been planned better and a bit more interest in our safari could have taken this from a "B-" to an "A'" without a major investment in time or money.
LU
Email Gerald | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional and experienced safari operation
Very professionally run safari operation. Right from the start we were very impressed by the responsiveness of Silas who somehow managed to respond to any and all of our requests literally within minutes. Nelson was our guide on the safari and he did a great job finding and maneuvering us in the best positions to view all animals up close. We travelled in a well maintained Toyota Landcruiser and Nelson was also very accommodating to last minute changes we requested to our itinerary. Unfortunately he was not able to finish the safari with us as he had to attend to a family emergency and Apodiformes clearly struggled to find a replacement for him on short notice for the last day of our safari (1 day hike in Mt Kenya Nationalpark). We ended up travelling a distance of 3 hours (1 way) in a worn out and unsafe (e.g. Seat belts and lights only partially working) beaten up salon car. Our driver Samuel was very attentive and nice but the last day of our safari unfortunately was not up to our expectations. Generally a 1-day visit to Mt Kenya we found is not worth it especially when travelling all the way from Nairobi. Overall we had a great time though and would like to thank Apodiformes for the nice experience!
FR
Email Melite & Antoine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and unforgettable adventure!
We have just returned from a fantastic adventure which was a safari in Kenya including Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and then a few days to relax in Diani Beach. The services provided by Apodiformes Adventures were good and a good value for money, Silas was very responsive to help us organize the trip, which was much appreciated.
Everything worked well, the hotels were great (especially Kibo!) and we felt safe and comfortable the entire week of the tour.
A few recommendations to future travelers, you should withdraw local currency upon arrival (not easy to get during the trip) for tips and souvenirs, and do not forget binoculars to spot animals !
We wish we had stayed longer (9 days was intense) so we will be back!
FR
Email Allari thomas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 parks, all the animals, nice people
The contact we have was really reactive. It let us ask as many question as we want
TR
Email Osman Yildiz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
BEST experience!
We had the most incredible experience with Apodiformes Adventures! With a group of 5, it is hard to keep everyone happy, but Silas and Eric did! They accommodated us in every way and planned the perfect trip for all of us! The safari far exceeded my expectations. The driver(Eric) were so kind and knowledgable. The accommodations and food was good. They are also arranged a extra free boat tour in Lake Naivasha. Thanks.
NG
Email Daniella | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are fantastic, from the hospitality, humorous driver and the safari game drive, a beautiful exp
Excellent communication, good service delivery and the safari was great.
AE
Email GB | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Seamlessly fantastic experience
Value for money, best at taking care and best customer satisfaction!
Excellent service and experience
Highly recommend
YT
Email Faïssal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organised reliable and attentive he make the entire safari very smooth comfortable and stress-free
Our 12-day safari across Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, and Tsavo National Park was absolutely unforgettable. The landscapes, wildlife, and sunsets were breathtaking every single day. We saw the Big Five, the “Ugly Five", and so much more in incredible conditions, including many baby animals. What truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Sebastian, professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and always making sure we had the best views and experiences.
He also taught us so much about wildlife and shared many insights from his experience and knowledge of Kenya. Thanks to him, this journey was an amazing adventure from start to finish.
IT
Email Ludovico | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kind and competent people, easy and prompt communication, very good planning and delivery
Quick planning phase and flexibility with adaptation to our needs, requirements and desires.
Strong execution phase. Beautiful destinations, very comfortable accomodations (eg. location, food, staff) as well as clean and spacious vehicle. Very strong guide during the trip, punctual, respectful of environment and animals, competent and passionate. We saw much of wildlife (including big 5), thanks to the guide Sebastian (and also Mother Nature :))
QA
Email Mayur Chaudhuri | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attention to Detail Personified!
Greetings. We had the good luck to stumble upon this tour company last year when we were planning for our first safari experience.
Unlike the other companies who mostly had a strict itinerary and mostly refused to customise, Silas understood what we wanted and where we wanted our money to go.
Originally supposed to be in march, the trip was pushed to april due to the us iran war but Silas and his crew made sure to postpone everything and hold it because they knew how much it mattered.
From the moment we landed in Nairobi to dropping us off for our flight back home, everything was taken care off. We flew in to Masai, had lovely 3 days in Masai, a day each at nakuru naivasha and amboseli.
Silas chose every accomodation and detail to inch perfect. But what he did best was make Sebastian our guy. your tour guide in an african safari trip makes or breaks your vacation. I thank Silas for bearing with us and gifting us one of the best vacations of our life.
Coming to sebastian, a guide must always be smiling, patient, curious and welcoming. We have had the privilege to interact with guides in multiple countries, but this guy tops it all. from fighting till the end and driving for 7 + hours to spot us a cheetah in mid april to keeping on answering our gazillion questions about wildlife, he did all with a smile without any complaints. He was excellent in everything from the start of our trip to the end. We would like to wish Silas & Sebastian the world and best of endeavours for what they choose to pursue and achieve. till then, its a see you again some day 😊🙏🏻
