Dennsland Trekktours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,730 to $12,111 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Do not book with Edward! He is not honest.
I had a terrible experience with Edward. I had booked the 6 days Masai mara>Nakuru>Amboseli trip.
He was very accommodating when we planned things before the trip and then he went back on his word.
- I was subcontracted twice over to join a group safari. This is fine and what I expected. However, I did NOT expect that I would be sleeping in a different place than my group. So at the end of the game drive, I am dumped at once place and everyone else goes to another place.
- On Day 3, he promised me a game drive when we arrive in Nakuru. (After 5+ hours driving to Nakuru). He then told me it wasnt possible. So there was no game drive.
- Day 4, was supposed to be a morning game drive and then "later" drive to amboseli. Turns out that morning game drive means ~1-2 hours and the drive is cut short so you can drive 7+ hours to Amobseli. He was not clear in the itinerary that this is what it meant, I would not have agreed to spend a second day, all day driving.
We argued a lot and he would not back down. He would barely even apologize to me for lying about Day 3.
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Email Volker | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Epic summit experience, very low budget tour
+ price
+ trek team of porters, chef and guide
+ food
+ prompt email communication with office
+ day 2+3 great hiking, epic summit sunrise experience
- transportation from Nairobi to the mountain and back is public transport (no mentioning before)
- first day wasted with transport and gathering food+equipment, only started hiking at 3:30pm, 2 hour paved road hike to Moses camp
- tent was dirty, old, zipper not working
- mattresses dirty, one day unacceptable
- rest day should be skipped, no relaxing possible in raining season, facilities dirty and low budget
- last accommodation at Bandas unacceptable, unsafe tenting with wildlife at tent, washroom unusable
- last day useless, several hours on 4x4 road with constant discussion when to call for transport at our costs for the entire team. Need to be clarified before. Costs up to 80 USD for vehicle.
Overall fair price, but also very low budget. Day 1 and 5 need to be discussed and agreed on before payment. With reasonable fitness only 2 days and 1 night at Shipton Camp needed. Fantastic summit experience, great chef, porters and guide. Communication with guide was limited, we always had to ask for info.
Email Emilie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and on time.
My solo hike with Dennsland was an amazing experience. I was alone with the guide, porter and cook which make it unique experience. The 5 days hike was beyond expectation. The landscape, the view and going to the summit. I unfortunately didn't get to see the sunrise due to the weather, but experiencing the summit with the frost was a first time for me. Sam the guide was supportive and encouraging me. The only this missing was the preparation for the altitude sickness and better cloth for the cold.
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Email Arka Prabho Pramanik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We had an amazing Kenya safari experience and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The wildlife sightings, landscapes, and overall organization made it a truly memorable journey.
A special mention goes to our guide, Jackson, who was exceptionally well-behaved, professional, and cooperative throughout the safari. He was always punctual, knowledgeable, patient, and eager to ensure that we had the best possible experience. His ability to spot wildlife and share interesting information greatly enhanced our trip.
The only area that could use improvement is the Land Cruiser provided for the safari. While it served its purpose, the vehicle would benefit from some maintenance, particularly the seats and doors. Improving these aspects would make long game drives much more comfortable and further enhance the overall guest experience.
Overall, we had a wonderful safari and would gladly recommend this experience to others. Thank you to Jackson and the entire team for making our Kenya adventure so memorable.
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Email Med | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good price for value - I do recommend the company
Dennsland Trekktours will offer you, for a price below competitors (average 200$ cheaper than other providers for the exact same service).
Purity is very reactive on Whatsapp for whatever question you might have. Her and her team can also make a few adjustments to the trip after taking the courtesy to engage in a conversation.
Our guide, Philip, was very kind and seemed very knowledgeable regarding the wildlife in the area.
On the 7 days trip, you will see a ton of animals, I am not sure if there is anything we did not see.
Regarding the safari in itself, please note that the experience I will describe below applies to many safaris in Kenya and not only to Dennsland Trekktours :
- A 7 days Safari only consists in maybe 4 (combined) active days of exploration. The rest is spend driving from a place to another
- The driving can be very long. We once drove for 9 hours in a single day
- On a group tour, you might need to accommodate other passengers having booked a different kind of tour, so your guide will have to drop them further on the road, making you lose 1-2 hours per day
- Carry cash, you might need a solid 60-70$ per person for the 7 days trip if you want to engage in all the other extra activities
- Also carry very small bills (equivalent of 1-2 dollars) if you wish to tip or support people on the way (local guides in Hell's gate for instance). People will beg/ask a lot for money on the way.
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Email Priyanka | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with minor improvement
I recently completed a 5-day trek up Mount Kenya with Dennsland, and overall, it was a beautiful and memorable adventure.
Pros
• Very quick, detailed pre trek communication by Purity.
• My guide, Ben, was kind, patient, and encouraging throughout. The rest of the support team was equally great.
• Absolutely stunning landscapes and a truly rewarding summit experience. Reaching the top just after sunrise was unforgettable.
Cons
• When I arrived at the first camp, I discovered I was the only one sleeping in a tent while everyone else stayed in huts. I hadn’t been told this was an option beforehand. It was quite cold that night, so I requested to stay in huts for the rest of the trek — which was arranged, though at an additional cost. I’m glad I made the change, as it rained every day and camping would have been much less comfortable.
• There was a small disconnect between the trek team and the company, but it didn’t significantly affect the experience.
Although I went solo, Ben’s support made it enjoyable and safe. The final push to the summit was challenging but achievable, and the rest of the route felt moderate. I was also lucky to avoid any altitude sickness.
The trek effectively ends on Day 4 after reaching the summit, with Day 5 dedicated to the return journey to Nairobi.
I’d definitely recommend Dennsland for a Mount Kenya trek, just be sure to clarify your accommodation preferences in advance!
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Email Sonja | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Value for an amazing trek
We wanted to trek up Mt Kenya and Dennsland made it happen, with many experiences on the way that made it an authentic Kenyan experience. Organizing the trip over email and WhatsApp was easy. Our guide Kim and 2 porters Jeff and Daniel were great, very friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating. The scenery and the experience of seeing the sunrise on top of Mt Kenya is spectacular and totally worth the effort. I would totally recommend Dennsland Trekking if you want to do Mt Kenya on a budget. They definitely provided value for the cost
Email Zoe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trek itself was amazing but we had some troubles in the office
Our trek was brilliant. We went up the Sirimon route and got photos of us crossing from the southern the northern hemisphere. It was so scenic and our guides were so lovely. We were really looked after with delicious food and hot drinks and even popcorn and biscuits at snack time! We took an acclimatisation day, so it became a 5 day trek. I'd really recommend this as I was huffing and puffing on the acclimatisation day where we did a small walk up the mountain and back down to the same camp as the night before, but the next day on summiting I felt fine. On summit day we walked up by headtorch and the stars were like nothing I had seen before. We reached the summit for sunrise and it was one of the best experiences of my life. We came down Chogoria and that was stunning too. I felt very looked after throughout the whole trek.
Sadly our office experience was not so good. The company said they used a higher exchange rate than the national rate without explaining why. They also struggled to evidence this. They also didn't accept dollars in cash if the notes were from before 2007. Apparently this is a Kenyan-wide thing but I did feel these issues with paying should've been outlined before as we ended up paying a fair amount more than we were expecting.
Reply from Dennsland Trekktours
Posted on Jul 6, 2022thank you Zoe for your positive response it was fine having you around with positive energy thank you for trusting in us
Good trek but ensure to be explicit with what is included
The trek itself was excellent. There were 3 of us supported by a guide, a porter each and cooks. The team were friendly and took care of us very well. We enjoyed going up Sirimon and down Chogoria. Chogoria is the more scenic of the two routes and enjoying this on the descent is recommendable. There was ample food and hot drinks at regular intervals.
Dennsland trek tours were responsive during the planning stage. There were a couple of issues around what was included just before the trek but these were resolved. Do check the approximate exchange rate from USD to Kenyan shillings in advance as this was higher than the bank exchange rate and hence a bit higher cost than expected.
Reply from Dennsland Trekktours
Posted on Jul 6, 2022Thank you Anna for the positive review from day one in the talking stage until the day of trek you are cooperating thank you Anna.
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Email Grace | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had an amazing safari experience in Kenya
I am a solo traveller and this tour company helped me organise my tour with a joined group..i met different travellers and guides..they all coordinated well especially sir edward.my tour guide ,mr anthony was amazing he make sure that our safari experience was informative and unforgettable. It is safe for solo traveller especially female..the accommodation and food are all that we need...i will surely recommend them.
Reply from Dennsland Trekktours
Posted on Apr 18, 2022Thank you Grace for the great review for trusting us and being part of us for the safari we had a good time With very active talkative and happy. Thank you very much, Grace.