Andrew will take you to remote places
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:
- $1,736 to $7,811 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing time...highly recommended!
We had an absolutely amazing time on our 5-day / 4-night private safari. Kioko was a phenomenal guide--very knowledgeable about the wildlife, the country, the culture, etc., and also very flexible in the schedule and amenable to our interests. The booking process was seamless, and the parameters of the safari we were quoted were exactly as they played out.
In our safari we saw Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakaru, and Masai Mara, and each offered something special...from the massive herds of grazing animals against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, to the birds, baboons, and lions (3 large males within 10 feet of us!) in Nakaru, and of course, to the massive variety of animals (hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, more of all of the above) in the Mara. The lodging was very comfortable and the food was excellent (and plentiful) at each of the locations that we stayed at. We really have no complaints and are already thinking about another trip to Kenya.
Thank you Kioko, Noah, and Wildebeest Safaris for an amazing time!
In general very happy with the service
Everything was very good specially the driver-guide and cook.
The only issue we had is when we were entering Serengeti we had to pay the fees of the park which was about 600 USD. Everything was supposed to be included and payed in advance. However, Noah return the amount payed the day after through Paypal.
However, as I said before, apart from this issue, everything was very good.
CA
Email Guy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A nice 6 days safari that went over our expectations
There were very few communication in the preparation of this safari and I think is the only negative aspect. Wildebeest should provide more info from the moment the payment for safari is made (maps, infos on the the different parks, etc.). Once the safari began everything went well, we had to ask where we were going to go but the answer were clear. We saw all the places we wanted to see and the lodging was more than we had expected.
We would recommend Wildebeest.
Thank You
Email Lorenza | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari experience!
After contacting something like 30 safari companies we came to Wilderbeest Safaris as they were by far the most competitive. They offered by far the best price, the best accommodations and they were the most responsive. They offer a Whatsapp service meaning they are reachable with immediate responce: Noah made himself available 24/7 replying to our queries immediately which was imperative to us as we booked a 6 days safari just a couple of weeks before departing. No matter the time or the day of the week he was there to help with the planning!
Our tour safari was Steven and we could have not hoped for a better safari guide: he was incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, he knew when to wait for the action and where to look for the animals. He was also very patient and accommodating and great company. He did everything in his power to make our experience the best and we could have not hoped for anything better! We saw the big 5 and much much more including watching some hunting by the big animals! I would definitely recommend Wilderbeest Safaris!
DE
Email Annemarie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildebeest Safaris arranged a very pleasant and unforgetable trip to Massai Mara and Amboseli,
Wildebeest Safaris tried their best to accommodate our wishes. They were polite and friendly and helped us to get an individually planed safari. The driver was very competent and helpful and tried his best, so that we saw many animals and the stay was an unforgetable experience.
We had to change dates and accommodations but the price structure was very intransparent. It would have been easier to understand the prices, if they would have been given individually for the various items like, vehicle and driver, accommodation etc. With one price for all, one never knew what one had to pay for and why the price went up.
But all in all it was a worthwhile experience, which can be recommended.
Email Rick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five days and four nights in Kenya
I signed up with Wildebeest Safaris after researching about a dozen different companies offering trips in Kenya.
I was going to Kenya for business purposes and only had 4-5 days available for a safari. The trip I chose included Amboseli , Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Parks. This trip was during the first week of December, which worked out great for me. All three parks were virtually empty this time of the year, which definitely enhances the experience. It is also the time of year to see all the baby animals. So I have pics of mother/ babies of every animal we saw. Including the cheetahs'
My driver/ guide was Ken, who is very experienced, knowledgeable and friendly. It was just him and me for the five days. Ken picked me up at my hotel on time and ready to go. One of the reasons I picked Wildebeest is their tour offered a Toyota Land Cruiser (vs a mini van), which I very glad for after spending multiple hours travelling between the parks and for its ability to go anywhere and every where in the parks. I stayed at the Kimbo Safari camp, Flamingo Hill Tented camp and Mara Leisure camp. All three were very nice with large "tents" that all had masonry flooring, full bathrooms and comfortable beds. Hardly what most folks view as camping. The food at all three camps was fine, with multiple choices and well stocked bars. The staff at all three were very attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend this safari and this company. One word of caution- its is about 8 hours from Nairobi to Amboseli, another 8 hrs from Amboseli to Nakuru, and then again from Nakuru to the Mara. Also the last 2 hours to the Mara are on a dirt "road' that resembles a stream bed in places and not a road . It is a rough ride, so if you have back or neck issues, be prepared for a bumpy ride , or as the guard at the Mara Park gate called it- "a free massage ..." Thanks again Ken for a great time for all your knowledge of the landscapes, the animals and the Masai people.
Email Monika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
14d Kenia/Tanzania - great selection of parks and camps. Knowledgable and fun guides. Good cars.
14 day Wildebeest Migration Safari in Kenia and Tanzania.
We had a great experience with Wildebeest Safaris and can highly recommend them. The selection of Nationalparks was well chosen. The accommodation always excellent, the guides very knowledgable and patient with us when we asked to stop for the perfect picture spot again and again.
Because we crossed the border between Kenia and Tanzania we had to swap cars and guides. The change was very well organised and easy. For the remoter Nationalparks we got Landcruisers which were really needed as the roads can be very bumpy and distances can be very big. The drivers did an excellent job on those rough Offroad conditions, even with us looking out of the pop up roof under those conditions.
The animal spotting was unbelievable. On our first day we had already seen 4 of the Big Five. Specially Eustace our first guide had very good knowledge of all animals and with his friendly attitude had great connections to all other drivers nearby who would tell us their best spottings.
NL
Email Floris van alphen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Terrible experience, safaris not as agreed on at all.
We had a very bad experience with Wildebeest safaris and Noah. The safari was not as promised at all. First of all, we had agreed on 4 hour gamedrives on the both first and the third day. Both these days we only spent only 2 hours in the national park. Secondly, our guide, Anthony, did not interact with the clients at all and did not treat the animals with respect. He went off road very often, which is prohibited, and disturbed animals by getting extremely close. Third, our 'semi-luxoury camp' had no electricity and no running water most of the time and if there was, the water had a brown colour.
When we emailed Noah to express our disappointment after our safari, all he did was offer us to go with his company again on our next trip, which is something I would never do again. Noah said he mixed up the itinerarys of a private and a joined safari, however, the itinerary he sent us before was named joined safari and he had confirmed about lengths of the gamedrives after I had specifically asked him. When we insisted on a partial refund for missing out on half of the safari time on two days, Noah simply ignored this and stopped replying.
I won't recommend anyone to ever use this company for a safari.
Reply from Wildebeest Safaris
Posted on Mar 28, 2023Dear Floris,
Thank you for your feedback. As for joining safaris, different tour operators usually combine guests together in order to form budget group departures. Sometimes it becomes very hard to meet each clients interests/needs given that the demands are very high. Given the eventualities we stopped operating joining safaris to only concentrate on Private departures.
Kind Regards,
Noah
Email Allison | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very disappointing safari company
This was a very disappointing safari due to Noah and our guide. Noah added fees once we arrived in Kenya and charged us multiple times for pick up from the airport. He also did not give the guide information about the length of the safari drives we had paid for or the entire last day of our safari. While the guide was friendly, he did not point out many animals and was not able to show us where we were on maps of the Mara or point out any landmarks that are easily found on a google search. He said he had been a guide for 5 years and worked at a lodge in the Mara for over 10 years prior to becoming a guide. He would not take us to the Mara triangle or southen part of the Mara due to mud and the length of the drive but guides for other guests at our lodge were safely driving throughout the Mara. This safari did not live up to expectations Noah had promised. The guide put in very little effort. We paid admission to Enter Thompson Falls at the bottom and walk up a path to the falls. The guide took us to another location which appeared to be free. We have had wonderful safaris with other companies.
Reply from Wildebeest Safaris
Posted on Sep 20, 2017Dear Allison,
Thanks for your review and feedback. We are sorry that we did not make it clear earlier regarding card payments which usually attract 4% surcharge. Though I personally apologized and waived the fee but you didn't take it lightly. I truly apologize.
On the last day of the Safari, guide's plan was to take you for hot lunch first in a local restaurant as a surprise then proceed to Nairobi National Park but you didn't like the idea. So we had to drive you straight to Nairobi National Park.
Eustace was your Safari Guide and he has wide knowledge in Flora and Fauna at the Mara having worked and lived at this National Park. When you go through most of the reviews/feedback guest have mentioned Eustace most frequently as one of our best guides in our team.
Sometimes it'tends to be quite tricky finding the big five, it depends with a lot of factors as we do not have control over nature. But for sure I will address this matter with Eustace.
Yours Sincerely,
Noah Kuti
Best safari experience you can have in Africa
We’d travelled with Wildebeest Safaris for our safari trip in Kenya and Tanzania last November. It was a super fantastic trip with full of memories. Wildebeest Safaris did a very good job for us, make our Africa dream came true.
Before we started our safari, we did a lot of comparisons between different safari companies. The manager of the company Noah Kuti gave us lots of useful advice on the itinerary. He knows everything about the safari, destinations, lodges etc. Also provided us a very reasonable price.
With our safari guide Andrew and Hamza, the whole trip went very smoothly. They are both very knowledgeable about the wild animals and Africa culture. We saw thousands of flamingos in Lake Bogoria, very excited. All of the lodges chosen by Kuti are very unique, we even heard the lion roaring in the mid of the night near our tent when we stayed in Serengeti Tortilis.
We will go back Africa for wildebeest crossing next time, and of course with wildebeest safaris. Anyone who is considering to do safari in Africa, Wildebeest Safaris will be a good choice.