Kenya - recommended tour operators?
 

Hello!

Are there any Kenya based tour operators you would recommend from
fresh experience - or, on the contrary, others that you would avoid?

Besides, I can't seem to remember correctly the name of a big one (?),
probably UK based (?), that was in the market some 10 years ago, which
was called Guerna or Guerica or the like. Somebody here knows the
correct name?

Thanks

Kenya - recommended tour operators?
 

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Paul Altmann wrote:

Hello!

Are there any Kenya based tour operators you would recommend from
fresh experience - or, on the contrary, others that you would avoid?

Besides, I can't seem to remember correctly the name of a big one (?),
probably UK based (?), that was in the market some 10 years ago, which
was called Guerna or Guerica or the like. Somebody here knows the
correct name?

The company you're thinking of is probably Guerba.
It's generally an overlanding company, though I believe they also do
some lodge/tented camp based safaris. I believe they have a good
reputation in the overlanding business and know a couple who did one
of their lodge safaris withou problems, that was several years ago.

Maybe you should clarify whether you're interested in overlanding or
lodge safaris, and whether you want to join a group or go
independently.

Slainte

Liz


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Kenya - recommended tour operators?
 

In message
, Paul
Altmann writes
Hello!

Are there any Kenya based tour operators you would recommend from
fresh experience - or, on the contrary, others that you would avoid?

Besides, I can't seem to remember correctly the name of a big one (?),
probably UK based (?), that was in the market some 10 years ago, which
was called Guerna or Guerica or the like. Somebody here knows the
correct name?

Thanks
Guerba? An overland truck experience.
Pat.
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Pat Anderson

Kenya - recommended tour operators?
 

On 16 Dez., 13:38, Liz Leyden wrote:
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Paul Altmann wrote:

Hello!

Are there any Kenya based tour operators you would recommend from
fresh experience - or, on the contrary, others that you would avoid?

Besides, I can't seem to remember correctly the name of a big one (?),
probably UK based (?), that was in the market some 10 years ago, which
was called Guerna or Guerica or the like. Somebody here knows the
correct name?

The company you're thinking of is probably Guerba.
It's generally an overlanding company, though I believe they also do
some lodge/tented camp based safaris. I believe they have a good
reputation in the overlanding business and know a couple who did one
of their lodge safaris withou problems, that was several years ago.

Maybe you should clarify whether you're interested in overlanding or
lodge safaris, and whether you want to join a group or go
independently.

Slainte

Liz

--http://www.v-liz.com- Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Galapagos

Yes, thanks to both of you. You're right, Guerba was the name. They
had that reputation of doing some kind of alternative trips, years
ago. No idea, if that was an acurate label then, or even less, if it
is today.

I haven't been to Kenya for about 10 years. Before that I joined small
and privately managed safaris that may come close to what you call
overlanding. Most of the nights in the bush were spent in tiny 2-
persons-tents, which sure was an extraordinary experience - but I fear
I am too old for that sort of accommodation by now ;-)

So I'd guess that a lodge safari would be the better suitable thing
for me now - but then ... who knows?

I wouldn't mind joining a group as long as that doesn't mean to be
part of the 30-people-load on an alternative truck ... A small party
of max 5 or 6 people would be fine.

Greetings

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Paul Altmann wrote:


So I'd guess that a lodge safari would be the better suitable thing
for me now - but then ... who knows?

Normally my first port of call would be Express Travel Group,
www.etg-safaris.com who have a wide range of safaris on offer, but
generally specialise in tailor-mades. However, to be honest there are
lots of excellent safari companies (because I'm now travelling with a
group, I was with Pollman's last year, which was also fine). I don't
know of any to avoid, just read the small print very carefully: if it
isn't on your itinerary, you'll have to pay for it (e.g. extra game
drives, side trips, meals). Most companies spell out exactly what you
get. Make sure that you get in writing that you'll get a window seat.
Preferably not more than six in your party, possibly seven if the seat
beside the driver is utilised (if a 'leader' is included (generally
unnecessary), other than the driver guide, s/he should sit there,
otherwise all participants should rotate). Difference in costs are
really down to season, number of participants, single-room supplements
in high season, and the accommodation used. The big lodges tend to be
cheaper, the quality is generally very high, but there could be 200
people staying there in high season. (Off-season far fewer.) Try to
include at least one luxury tented camp in your trip - more expensive,
but IMO worth it.

Safari njema

Liz

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http://www.v-liz.com - Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Galapagos

Kenya - recommended tour operators?
 

"Paul Altmann" wrote in message
...
Hello!

Are there any Kenya based tour operators you would recommend from
fresh experience - or, on the contrary, others that you would avoid?

Besides, I can't seem to remember correctly the name of a big one (?),
probably UK based (?), that was in the market some 10 years ago, which
was called Guerna or Guerica or the like. Somebody here knows the
correct name?

Thanks

Hi Paul..I actually went on a Guerba safari very recently...if you are
looking for an overlanding experience, then they are very good indeed. I was
lucky in that there were only 6 of us on a trip designed for 20
people..it's juts the luck of the draw.

I cannot recomend enough how great they are as a company, their staff added
a LOT to such a wonderful experience.

that said, i doubt i'd overland again...the rustic element is wonderful, but
with the prospect of up to 20 fellow passengers, it might be a bit too
much.

i'd definatly pay a bit extra and do a lodge safari, perhaps one where you
can make your own iternary.



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"Paul Altmann" wrote in message
...
Hello!

Are there any Kenya based tour operators you would recommend from
fresh experience - or, on the contrary, others that you would avoid?

Besides, I can't seem to remember correctly the name of a big one (?),
probably UK based (?), that was in the market some 10 years ago, which
was called Guerna or Guerica or the like. Somebody here knows the
correct name?

Thanks

Hi Paul..I actually went on a Guerba overlanding camping safari very
recently...if you are
looking for an overlanding experience, then they are very good indeed. I was
lucky in that there were only 6 of us on a trip designed for 20
people..it's juts the luck of the draw.

I cannot recomend enough how great they are as a company, their staff added
a LOT to such a wonderful experience.

that said, i doubt i'd overland again...the rustic element of camping in the
bush with the unique symphony of an African night is wonderful, but
with the prospect of travelling with up to 20 fellow passengers, it might
be a bit too
much.

i'd definatly pay a bit extra and do a lodge safari as opposed to a camping
one, perhaps one where you
can make your own iternary.



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"Paul Altmann" wrote in message
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Hello!

Are there any Kenya based tour operators you would recommend from
fresh experience - or, on the contrary, others that you would avoid?

Besides, I can't seem to remember correctly the name of a big one (?),
probably UK based (?), that was in the market some 10 years ago, which
was called Guerna or Guerica or the like. Somebody here knows the
correct name?

Thanks

Hi Paul..I actually went on a Guerba safari very recently...if you are
looking for an overlanding experience, then they are very good indeed. I
was
lucky in that there were only 6 of us on a trip designed for 20
people..it's juts the luck of the draw.

I cannot recomend enough how great they are as a company, their staff
added
a LOT to such a wonderful experience.

that said, i doubt i'd overland again...the rustic element is wonderful,
but
with the prospect of up to 20 fellow passengers, it might be a bit too
much.

i'd definatly pay a bit extra and do a lodge safari, perhaps one where you
can make your own iternary.



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