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Wildebeest Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1997)
- Member Of:
- ETT & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,735 to $7,805 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Vasu Vashishtha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very knowledgeable and professional
I travelled with my family of 8 in the month of August. It was the best trip I’ve had till date thanks to Wildebeest Safaris, especially our contact person “Noah”, who was extremely helpful, available for contact for all queries at all times. Our guides/drivers James and Jeff, were very well versed in the game drive and were very polite.
Ours is a vegetarian Indian family, and our dietary needs were very well planned and communicated. I would totally recommend wildebeest safaris for making our trip a dream trip, if I have ever come back will definitely be contacting them.
Email Fernando | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Safari experience with an excellent guide and for a very reasonable price.
My wife and I cannot express enough how happy we were for choosing Wildebeest Safari for our honeymoon!! We struggled for a long time to find what we were looking for - an AUTHENTIC African experience, but yet with comfort; and professionalism… When you search online from the United States, all you get are consultants trying to sell you overpriced luxury so they get the most profit.
When we came across Noah from Wilderbeest, it all changed. He really understood what we were looking for, worked with us for a customized itinerary, and worked within an acceptable price range. We stayed in excellent lodges, had a private Safari car with an excellent guide who was able to spot all the Big 5 for us, and we were treated in both a friendly and professional manner at all times!!
Noah was also super flexible adjusting the cancellation rules (I could only confirm 60 days in advance due to my job), and we really appreciated that!
Our guide Dennis was just amazing. We asked specifically for him after reading an excellent review online, and it was the best decision. He was always absolutely on time, with the Safari car very well cleaned for us. He communicated with other guides to find the best animal sightings, and when we got to the sightings, was always proactive to get us the best position for pictures. He organized for a lunch picnics with full Safari table in the middle of the Masai Mara! He was super knowledgeable explaining about the various animals, and super patient with us!! We never felt rushed and could enjoy our sightings with full leisure!! And once Dennis realized I enjoyed ending the day with a cold beer and a sunset view, he would organize for a cooler with ice (believe me, in Africa that’s NOT just going to CVS and buying ice!!) and find the most amazing viewpoints for the sunsets!!
Dennis was also flexible, proposing and helping us make changes to the plan which were super smart (less time on Amboseli as we were elephanted out, more time for Nairobi national park). And he was a great company for my wife and I to share 10 days of our lives with fun stories and great camaraderie!!
In summary, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND Wildebeest Safari for your trip!!!
Enjoy and JAMBO JAMBO!!
Email Kaitlin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical Kenyan safari!
We had a fantastic five-night safari with Wildebeest that surpassed our expectations, mostly thanks to our excellent driver and guide, Dennis.
From the start, Dennis was professional, communicative, always working to get us the best possible experience (even when circumstances shifted), and above all, a warm and engaging person to spend nearly a week with! At times, Dennis seemed just as excited to be out in the park admiring the animals as we were, even though he has 15 years of experience and we were first-timers. We absolutely loved his enthusiasm, it was infectious! And if you like to take photos, you will love having Dennis as your guide, because he cares about getting you the closest shot in the best possible light (while being safe for you and the animals, and remaining courteous to other groups). He seemed to have a special knack for knowing exactly where animals would be, and in more than a few cases, we were the first car to arrive, and if not the first, often the best positioned. I still can’t believe some of the photos we came home with. If the moment is particularly special, you might even see him taking a few photos, too! We were also very impressed with his commitment to learning and prioritizing what we most wanted to see: big cats, in our case. He kept his ear to the ground the whole trip, uncovering any tips he could from other guides. And he was successful: we saw five cheetahs, a male lion, and a pride of three lionesses and four cubs — and we got so much time with them, and were so close! It was magical, and I firmly believe we wouldn’t have had such spectacular encounters without Dennis. We also saw tons of other wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, hyenas, warthogs, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and countless gazelles and birds — all of which Dennis seems to have a near-encyclopedic knowledge of, answering our many questions with knowledgeable answers, and looking things up when he didn't know. Truly, Dennis is tireless in ensuring you have a great time!
I also appreciated working with Noah. He, too, was communicative and especially helpful regarding pricing and payment. (And Happiness was great, too; she got all our lodging squared away, getting us everything we wanted.) We looked at numerous other companies, and Wildebeest was, by far, the easiest to book with at a reasonable price point. They also were able to process payment via Wise, whereas some other companies wanted us to make a direct wire transfer — something we weren’t easily able to do from a U.S.-based bank.
Notes for other safari planners reading these reviews: we loved our stays at Kibo (Amboseli), Naivasha Sopa Lodge, and Basecamp (Maasai Mara). And trust me, you want two nights minimum at Maasai Mara, maybe more! The park is huge, and there is so much to see. If I was doing this trip over again, I might’ve spent three nights in Mara. One other tip for other safari travelers, bring ear plugs. Some camps are a bit noisy due to animal activity, which is part of the thrill of staying there, but I would’ve slept better if I’d brought them.
I should also note that the Wildebeest team made all this happen on a short timeline! We booked in December for a January trip, and I was so pleased with how Wildebeest made the trip of our dreams work on relatively short notice. I also now know that January is a wonderful time to go on safari, at least in Kenya! The weather was good, the crowds were not too big, and according to Dennis, it can be a “high conflict” time for the wildlife, meaning you may see some great animal action, and we did!
One small thing: more information earlier in the process about activities available outside the pre-paid package would be helpful. We had the opportunity to do several extra activities, like a boat ride, a walking safari, a bike ride, and a Maasai village visit. Some of these we knew about beforehand; others we did not. But most had fees attached, and though these fees were small, we did not bring enough cash. We ended up having to go to an ATM mid-week, which worked out, but if we’d known about these activities and costs in advance, we would've been better prepared and better able to prioritize which we wanted to do most. This was not a big deal, though!
In summary, don’t hesitate to book with Wildebeest and Dennis. You will have the time of your life on safari, and you’ll be taken care of by a professional and passionate team!
Email Kumara Lewanda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Noah did great job and had planned the tour including hotels at the highest
We had an amazing safari trip in Kenya with Wildebeest Company. Everything was very well organized by Mr Noah , from the itinerary to the hotels, which were clean, comfortable, and very safe.
Our guide Denis who was nominated by the company was outstanding—very experienced, knowledgeable, and a safe driver. He communicated clearly and made sure we saw as many animals as possible. This trip exceeded our expectations, and I would highly recommend Wildebeest Company to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!
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Email neha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a last minute trip
All communication while planning the trip was prompt, very courteous and accommodating. Towards the end while we were finalizing it (the departure date was finalized very late), i believe the agent too was travelling and communication dropped, causing me a few tense moments. A mail saying my mails had been received and were being worked on would have been appreciated.
The safari vehicle itself wasn't in good repair (simple things like overhead handles to hang on to on the bumpy routes in the parks were missing).
That said.....the trip itself went off well. Our guide and driver Hamza was an absolute delight. Very helpful and very cheerful...he made the trip great fun.
I would use Wildebeest Safaris again as i believe the minor issues we faced were because of the late nature of the booking.
It was an enjoyable experience overall.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the Best Experiences I Have Ever Had
This safari was affordable and more than lived up to mine and my wife's expectations. Every safari lodge stay was beautiful, every game drive was wonderful with *so many* animals to see, the people we met were friendly, the weather was perfect; it really was a beautiful experience. We had Dennis as our driver and he was extremely friendly, professional, very informative, easy to talk to, organized and on time -- and a heck of a good driver.
I would recommend this outfit to anyone as they operate like a well-oiled machine. When I first started planning the trip, I was in contact with Noah and he was also very professional and extremely prompt with responses and very helpful with getting things set up. Additionally, regardless of the areas visited, I felt safe in the company of my driver and felt he was looking out for our well-being.
Things you should be prepared for: long drives on lots of bumpy roads; lots of (sometimes very pushy) salesman at many of your stops; have lots of cash for the potential extras, which can be very worth it but can be heavy on the pocket-book, especially if you're not carrying a lot of cash; additionally, have cash for souvenirs because you'll be wanting to buy or talked into buying at least a few; bring at least two different ways (i.e. cards) to acquire cash in the event one of the bank ATMs eats your card [thanks Barclay's].
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Email Soumitra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent experience
This was our first safari and without doubt Wildebeest Safaris is instrumental in making this trip a big success. The accommodation was good and Dennis our tour guide took all the efforts to show us maximum wildlife. We found the rates of Wildebeest Safaris reasonable and our interaction with Noah very positive. we definitely recommend this safari operator to all. I am sure Noah will go an extra mile to accommodate customers requirement. Overall an excellent experience and excellent safari operator. Bon Voyage!!
Email Elena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great way to explore Aftica
The preparation period was very smooth; all our questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. The tour went as planned, great accommodations, food and reliability. We did not need to worry about anything, including supply of water bottles. Our two guides, one in Kenya and one in Tanzania, were excellent drivers and took good care of us. They answered most of our multiple questions, but I wish they were telling us more on their own: about nature, places and local people. When I cam home and read some of the facts that were omitted, I wished I knew them when I was looking at those particular animals or plants or places.
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Email Phil | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very helpful and friendly.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Hamza of Wildebeest safari. He was knowledgable friendly and flexible. He was friendly with many of the other drivers as well which benefited us in terms of seeing so many animals we may well have missed. We managed to see all of the animals we had hoped and Hamza was very flexible in positioning the vehicle for best results in terms of photographs. The views and experiences were incredible.
We stayed in some absolutely stunning camps and lodges. This was due to internet research and the advice of Noah who has direct contact with these places and negotiated us some good deals. Noah also helped us out with payment issues allowing us to pay on arrival as the final booking was too late for a credit card.
We saw plenty of shiny 4x4's really packed with people and baggage whilst we cruised past just the three of us. Plenty of room for cameras packed lunches and stretching out. Maybe not the newest vehicle but perfectly functional and very roomy. As with all a pop up roof and plenty of chargers (uk 3 pin) for electric items.
I believe that an East African safari is a must do for those who can. Tanzania and Wildebeest Safari served us very well in a never to be forgotten holiday. Thank you Hamza and Noah.
Email Giordano | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Experience
We decided to go on a private safari for our honey-moon and after looking around we decided to go with Wildebeest Safaris.
We were very happy with our choice and would surely do it again. In 6 days, we visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro and Tarangire just at the end of the dry season and had the opportunity to see literally thousands of animals (including all the big five). We stayed mostly in tented lodges, one night in tented camp and 1 in a resort in Ngoro-Ngoro (we definitely enjoyed more the night in tents/tented lodges than the proper resort..). Our guide, Hamza, was extremely helpful and flexible. He knows very well all the parks and animals' behaviour, so we were able to find a great variety of animals. We would surely recommend Wildebeest Safaris to anyone looking for a truly great experience. The company is not very big and when we decided to book we had a number of e-mails with Noah, who was quick in replying and gave us a variety of options to choose between. Really pleased with the company and the guide. Highly recommended!