NAIROBI KENYA
Balu Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- KWS & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,036 to $6,940 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Ed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide Kaisane!
We had a great safari with Kaisane and will book this again. We managed to see all of the big 5 in a short period of time!
Email Brandon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 4-Day Safari with Balu Travel & Guide Kasaine
Our 4-day safari to Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara with Balu Travel was amazing. Our guide, Kasaine, was knowledgeable, friendly, and helped us spot pretty much every animal we hoped to see. The trip was well-organized, smooth, and truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!
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Email Chloe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and friendly
We had a great experience with James as our tour guide! Communication with Balu was very easy, they are very flexible with payments and very reliable. We saw all the animals we needed to see and James was very know does on facts about them and would also take us very close to them. Would definitely recommend!
IT
Email Elena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Safari was a great experience for us and we really enjoyed! Peter has been an excellent guide for the whole 4 days and can recommend the company further. Also in lake Naivasha Chacha (Mike) and Moses have also been really great guides.
IT
Email Gemma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Day in Amboseli wirh Africa
We took a one day tour to Amboseli with Africa as our guide, he was amazing! He was so friendly, knew so much about the park, the animals and the Massai people. Nothing was too much for him and he made sure we had an amazing time. Amboseli is beautiful, but with Africa as our guide we had truly the best experience possible.
Email Alishia Jones | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly
had an incredible safari experience in the Maasai Mara from January 19 to January 21. The safari was absolutely amazing, and my guide was exceptional—professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about both the area and the wildlife. As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe with him and with every single person I engaged with from the company. My guide worked tirelessly to make sure I saw every animal on my list, along with many others I hadn’t even expected to encounter. His dedication and expertise truly made the experience unforgettable.
I also want to highlight how wonderful the company’s owner has been throughout the entire process. He has been consistently professional, responding to emails in a very timely manner and replying quickly to WhatsApp messages. No matter how big or small my questions were, he was incredibly helpful and reassuring every step of the way.
I highly, highly recommend this company to anyone considering a safari in the Maasai Mara. They deliver an outstanding experience from start to finish.
An unforgettable Safari experience
We had an unforgettable safari experience, and that is entirely thanks to our incredible guide, Junior. From start to finish, he was kind, patient, and exceptionally knowledgeable. As a Masai man, Junior took us on unique, hidden excursions that we never would have found on our own—experiences that made the trip feel deeply authentic and truly special. His professionalism was unmatched, and he always made us feel safe, informed, and genuinely cared for.
Because of Junior, I would highly recommend Balu without hesitation. He is a rare guide who goes above and beyond to create a meaningful and memorable experience.
A special mention as well to Morris, the owner, who was equally impressive—extremely professional, responsive, and quick to answer any questions we had. The entire operation felt seamless and well-run.
DE
Email Tatjana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exceptional guide made this safari unforgettable - thanks to Shaddy
Our safari to Lake Nakuru and in the Masai Mara was simply a dream experience – we couldn’t have imagined anything better! From the very first minute, everything was perfectly organized and we felt completely cared for and warmly welcomed.
The game drives were breathtaking: we were able to see (almost)the “Big Five” up close - lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalos and even a cheetah and many, many other amazing animals.
Our guide Shaddy was incredibly knowledgeable, warmly, passionate, and had an impressive instinct for locating the animals. Every drive was exciting, educational, and full of magical moments.
We were especially impressed by the flawless organization of the entire trip. Transfers, schedules, and activities were perfectly coordinated, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy the safari to the fullest.
This safari was a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with emotions, adventure, and unforgettable encounters with wildlife. We wholeheartedly give it 5 stars and would book this trip again anytime – an absolute recommendation for anyone who wants to experience the Masai Mara in an authentic and immersive way!
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Email Aleksander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Big Five Achieved!!!! We are so thankful for everything. Ours dreams came true.
I recommend it wholeheartedly. We saw tons of animals on the first day of the evening safari, but the best part was the next day, a full-day safari with Isaac and... We saw the African Big Five. Simply wow! Isaac, you're amazing, the Landrover is great, and everything was perfectly organized by Balu Travel at Mara Hilltop. We didn't miss anything; it was perfect, we even had lunch among the birds in the middle of the Masai Mara National Park. An incredible experience!!! I have to do it again, the Big Five in one day!!!! And we even got to see a lion eating a buffalo. Wow!! The best days of my life, thank you Isaac, thank you Balu.
Email stefania | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent experience
Our 3-night safari in Nakuru and the Maasai Mara with Balu Travel was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, everything was seamlessly organized, allowing us to fully relax and immerse ourselves in the experience.
What truly made the trip unforgettable, though, was our Maasai guide, Kasaine. His skill behind the wheel was extraordinary—navigating tough, uneven terrain with confidence and precision, even in challenging conditions where other vehicles struggled. We always felt completely safe in his hands, which allowed us to focus on enjoying every moment of the adventure.
Kasaine’s ability to spot wildlife was equally impressive. His knowledge, sharp eye, and intuition meant we never missed a thing. Thanks to him, we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five within just 24 hours—something we know is incredibly rare. Each sighting felt special, but the absolute highlight was an unforgettable leopard lounging in a tree. We had the best possible view, completely unobstructed, and were able to spend time observing this magnificent animal in a way that felt truly magical.
This safari exceeded all expectations, and a huge part of that is down to Kasaine’s expertise and passion. We couldn’t recommend Balu Travel more highly for anyone looking for a well-organized, authentic, and truly memorable safari experience. Huge thanks to Morris for organizing such an amazing trip
