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Simba Paka Safaris
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BownaanKamal
Kuwait City, Kuwait64 contributions
Mar 2021
Simbapaka Safari offered me and my family the best safari experience and drive for 11 days in Masai Mara and really helped to find the best accommodation in Nairobi for an extended period of stay with all the supports.
Mr. Paul, the CEO of Simbapaka Safari really does his ground work and follow up beyond clients expectation.
Mr. Rahim, the Safari Pilot/Guide was an experience guide and know the terrain well in venturing the location of the animals and birds.
Simbapaka Safari offers the best unbeatable package in the safari world.
My best wishes for them and their team to venture more in this stream of business. I request all the wildlife, nature and fun lover to give them an opportunity.
Mr. Paul, the CEO of Simbapaka Safari really does his ground work and follow up beyond clients expectation.
Mr. Rahim, the Safari Pilot/Guide was an experience guide and know the terrain well in venturing the location of the animals and birds.
Simbapaka Safari offers the best unbeatable package in the safari world.
My best wishes for them and their team to venture more in this stream of business. I request all the wildlife, nature and fun lover to give them an opportunity.
Written 4 July 2021
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Thanks so much for your review. I’m delighted you found that booking our tour was the right decision and you and your family had such a good holiday. Thanks again for the feedback and for choosing our tour. Regards
Written 4 July 2021
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Max F
5 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
We did a 7-day Safari from Masai Mara over Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha to Amboseli. First of, our driver/guide Francis was wonderful! He was super engaged, alway attentive and made sure we got the best possible views and pictures. As soon as we asked for something, he immediately made sure it was sorted out.
The organisation of the Safari overall was very good. Only two minor criticism: we visited the Masai village at the Masai Mara, for which we would have wished to be a bit more informed about what it was and what costs it entailed. Both me and my partner weren't fully comfortable and this maybe could have been avoided with some information upfront. Secondly, the AA Lodge in Amboseli was very disappointing. Maybe we were just unlucky, but we thought that Simba Paka Safaris could have informed us better about the options of lodges and whether better lodges would be available (in this case, I think we would have preferred to pay extra rather than stay at the AA lodge, where we ended our trip one night early because it was such a bad lodge).
But overall, amazing experience and we would definitely go again with Simba paka and Francis!
The organisation of the Safari overall was very good. Only two minor criticism: we visited the Masai village at the Masai Mara, for which we would have wished to be a bit more informed about what it was and what costs it entailed. Both me and my partner weren't fully comfortable and this maybe could have been avoided with some information upfront. Secondly, the AA Lodge in Amboseli was very disappointing. Maybe we were just unlucky, but we thought that Simba Paka Safaris could have informed us better about the options of lodges and whether better lodges would be available (in this case, I think we would have preferred to pay extra rather than stay at the AA lodge, where we ended our trip one night early because it was such a bad lodge).
But overall, amazing experience and we would definitely go again with Simba paka and Francis!
Written 8 September 2022
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Dear Samantha,
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was our pleasure hosting you and we really appreciated.
About the Maasai village visit we have noted your concern very well, and we will indicate it as optional, and no guest has to visit unless on request.
We will no longer be using AA lodges as they have really downgraded their services and facilities as several other guests has mentioned considering we have other better lodges.
We are looking forward to host you again in future.
Thank you.
Paul
Written 20 September 2022
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Bhagwan S
2 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Mr.Paul is a very friendly and just a gentlemen person. We did a 7 day Kenya safari and we not only saw the big 5. Following advice from Paul from Simba paka Safaris we went to the following national parks; Nakuru, Masai mara, Amboseli, and lake Naivasha.
For sure this was the best choice for us as a family. We had a great time with Francis our guide he was so friendly and knowledgeable about wildlife and routes in the park. We would definitely recommend it! We always felt well taken care of by Simba paka Safaris team
For sure this was the best choice for us as a family. We had a great time with Francis our guide he was so friendly and knowledgeable about wildlife and routes in the park. We would definitely recommend it! We always felt well taken care of by Simba paka Safaris team
Written 6 January 2023
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Dear Bhagwan,
Thank you so much for taking your time to review our services, we really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards,
Paul
Written 23 January 2023
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Diana B
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
I definitely recommend Simba Paka Safaris. We had a great experience at the Maasai Mara with our guide who was extremely knowledgeable and managed to help us see all the animals that we wanted to see.
Paul our main contact at Simba Paka Safaris is great at communication and he is very helpful which made everything flow so smoothly. He arranged for someone to pick us up from the airport at no extra cost which we are very thankful for since we arrived at JKIA very early in the morning and we were tired from the long journey and a little stressed from the airport security confiscating our drone.
All in all we had a great experience and we will be booking Simba Paka Safaris again.
Paul our main contact at Simba Paka Safaris is great at communication and he is very helpful which made everything flow so smoothly. He arranged for someone to pick us up from the airport at no extra cost which we are very thankful for since we arrived at JKIA very early in the morning and we were tired from the long journey and a little stressed from the airport security confiscating our drone.
All in all we had a great experience and we will be booking Simba Paka Safaris again.
Written 21 February 2023
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Hellen W
Brisbane, Australia12 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
I did the 4 day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safaris. From start to finish, Simba Paka Tours were professional, reactive and great at communicating all facets of the trip. I did the mid range tour and Paul organised my hotels on arrival and departure, transfers and the best tour guide possible. If you do this tour and you get Johnny Jackson as guide, you will be very lucky. I also did the hot air balloon flight which was above my expectations. Fabulous trip from start to, sadly, the end. Wish I could stay. PS, bring a good camera.
Written 27 January 2023
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Ian G
London, United Kingdom52 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
We did a 4 night safari staying at the Ashnil Mara camp. Booked all through Paul on WhatsApp. Paul sorted all our accommodation & private safari with a balloon trip, also with internal flights within the Masai Mara. The trip was as smooth as could be, saw amazing animals in their natural habitat, not all the big five but it’s not a zoo so you have to be lucky to see the rhino & leopard. But we saw some fantastic sights & Jack our guide really went over & above to give us the best experience.
Many thanks Paul & Jack
Many thanks Paul & Jack
Written 29 June 2024
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Karine
Montreal, Canada15 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
I booked our safari from Canada directly with Paul (Simba Pakka Safaris) not knowing if we would arrive and have a safari or not.
Paul was answering every message and email all the time. He is amazing!
We had the best trip ever for our 25th anniversary all thanks to Paul and his professionalism. Details and surprises everywhere we went to make sure we felt special and we were celebrated.
From the minute we landed to the minute we took off back to Canada.
18 days safari across Kenya and resort were out of this world!! You absolutely CAN NOT go wrong with this company!! We saw all the best places and animals!! Francis our private driver was incredible and knew exactly what we wanted to see and where to bring us. Make sure to ask for Francis.
Thank you Paul for the best ever vacation. You are in our hearts and part of our family forever💕💕💕
Paul was answering every message and email all the time. He is amazing!
We had the best trip ever for our 25th anniversary all thanks to Paul and his professionalism. Details and surprises everywhere we went to make sure we felt special and we were celebrated.
From the minute we landed to the minute we took off back to Canada.
18 days safari across Kenya and resort were out of this world!! You absolutely CAN NOT go wrong with this company!! We saw all the best places and animals!! Francis our private driver was incredible and knew exactly what we wanted to see and where to bring us. Make sure to ask for Francis.
Thank you Paul for the best ever vacation. You are in our hearts and part of our family forever💕💕💕
Written 28 September 2022
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Gala P
Madrid, Spain6 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
I made a 2-day trip to Amboseli National Park with a group of friends and the experience was incredible. I would highly recommend hiring Simba Paka Safari's services. Our driver, Charles, was very attentive and brought us to the best spots. We got to see lots of animals and the landscape was amazing!
Written 2 March 2022
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Thank you very much for booking a tour with us and taking the time to recommend us on Tripadvisor.
Looking forwad to give you another safari in future.
Written 14 March 2022
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tiger_sail
Perth, Australia15 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Travelled to Masai Mara and spent a full 10 hour day sighting animals saw everything from cheetah, leopard, lions, zebras, giraffes and elephants. We got close to the animals and stopped plenty of times to observe. The camping tents were huge with full bathroom and showers like a hotel room. The campsite was beautiful with nice food and breakfast. I really enjoyed the morning walk up the mountain with local guide George. Nakura is a smaller park and we saw flamingos and stopped to watch zebras and giraffes. Albert was a great driver, friendly and it was easy to get around. Highly recommend a great experience.
Written 10 March 2023
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Michael G.
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I met Paul in his Nairobi office. We discussed safari options. Paul answered all my questions , and I made the booking .
Paul picked me up in the morning from my hotel.
I was booked into the Mara Chui Lodge, which wasn’t the lodge advertised ,as it was fully booked. ,. But the Mara Chui Lodge did not disappoint. Helpful and friendly staff. Plenty of good food and hot drinks. The room itself was spacious and comfortable.
John , the guide , driver and ranger , was very good , and we saw plenty of wildlife. John even made arrangements halfway back to Nairobi , for me to do a detour with another driver, to another destination.
Solo traveler . November 2023
Paul picked me up in the morning from my hotel.
I was booked into the Mara Chui Lodge, which wasn’t the lodge advertised ,as it was fully booked. ,. But the Mara Chui Lodge did not disappoint. Helpful and friendly staff. Plenty of good food and hot drinks. The room itself was spacious and comfortable.
John , the guide , driver and ranger , was very good , and we saw plenty of wildlife. John even made arrangements halfway back to Nairobi , for me to do a detour with another driver, to another destination.
Solo traveler . November 2023
Written 12 December 2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words about your safari with us! We are thrilled that you
enjoyed your safari with us and had such a great experience, We will be honored to see you
again!
Written 16 May 2024
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Paul is the best person to organize your personalized safari. He takes care of everything: transports, accommodation, game drives and meals. We have been 2 nights in Masai Mara, 1 in Amboseli, visited Masai village and the whole trip has been amazing, you don't have to worry about anything. I strongly recommend to contact him because it's the best way to enjoy the special wildlife of this country
Written 22 January 2019
Hello Iris thank you booking a tour with us, we value and thank you for your review
Written 23 January 2019
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