Mateo Travel and adventure staff in one photo.
Mateo Travel and Adventure
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $2,081 to $6,591 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Dan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I did a 3.5 day safari to Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East, and had a wonderful time.
I had a great experience on my three and a half day safari to three parks. Patrick was very communicative, and my guide Simon went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much as possible. Saw all kinds of animals including lions and cheetahs, and I had really special close observations of elephants. There were countless other zebras, giraffes, buffalo, baboons, all manor of antelope, plus so many more. The landscape alone was breathtaking and worth the trip. Simon knew a ton about the behavior and habits of the animals and shared it all with good humor and patience. It was a truly special experience, all as described in the itinerary, and I would definitely book with Matteo again.
Email Rebekah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour guide was incredible
My friend and I struggled to figure out where and how we should book a safari. We landed here, and found Mateo.
We reached out for quotes which were promptly provided - and though we considered 2 other companies, the professionalism of the quotes and of Patrick stood out! We picked Mateo and we are so glad that we did :)
Everything was simple - we chose the quote we liked best and Patrick made everything easy to book. Then, we were picked up at the airport by Simon, our guide. He was so kind and helpful - knowledgeable, professional… I can’t say enough good things about these 2!
On the safari itself, we got to eat delicious food, see different parts of the country, and get close to tons of incredible animals. Simon did an awesome job finding the best spots and sharing information about the animals.
When we come back to Kenya, we will definitely use Mateo Travel and Adventure. Highly recommend :)
FR
Email Delf & Tof | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An exceptional safari and unforgettable memories
We spent an absolutely incredible 6 days/5 nights with Matheo Travel Adventure, exploring Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Taita Hills, and Amboseli. This safari was an unforgettable experience from beginning to end.
We saw an impressive number of animals and experienced some truly magical moments. The landscapes were magnificent, and each day brought its own unique emotions. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
A huge thank you to Eric, our guide and driver. He was exceptional: accommodating, patient (we speak very little English 😅), kind, discreet, and always in good spirits. He knows his job perfectly and has an incredible eye! He spotted animals when we couldn't see a thing. Thanks to him, we were able to observe scenes we would never have seen on our own. We felt completely safe and secure throughout the entire trip.
Our safari was simply WOW!
An exceptional experience that we highly recommend with Matheo Travel Adventure, and especially with Eric.
Thank you again for these unforgettable memories!
IT
Email Chiara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
The safari we chose was wonderful! The organization was excellent, and the team was kind and precise. Our guide, Philip, made every single day special. We will carry these four days in our hearts.
Thank you all!!!
NL
Email Lotte | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience!
We had a fantastic experience from start to finish!
Our guide, Simon, was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and thoughtful throughout the trip. Everything was perfectly organized, the accommodations, train arrangements, and driver all worked seamlessly together, which made the journey completely stress-free.
I truly appreciated the excellent value for money. In a market where prices can sometimes be surprisingly high, this experience felt absolutely worth it.
Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable trip. I’ll definitely be recommending you!
DE
Email Heike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful Safari
We had a wonderful Safari. Patrick made sure we get the accomodation we selected or if already fully booked suggested alternatives. All went very smoothly. Our driver and guide Simon made every effort to make sure we see a lot of animals during our 5 day safari from Amboseli, Tsavo West and East. He is so passionate about animals and gave us good photo shoots. Thanks to Simon, thanks to whole Mateo Team. We had a great time!
CA
Email Steven | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience from start to finish
Our 6 day private safari with Mateo Travel and Adventure was an excellent experience right from the start. Patrick promptly responded to our initial request for information with a range of accommodations for each of the parks we wanted to visit. He answered all our questions quickly and we picked the combination that suited our budget. Once we confirmed the final proposal, everything went smoothly, from our initial pickup, the train ride to the first park, and meeting our guide.
Eric, our guide, was outstanding! He has great knowledge about the animals and his ability to spot them in the distance was amazing. He was also a very good and careful driver, both in the parks and on the highway back to Nairobi on our last day. Always good natured, calm and polite. We enjoyed chatting with him and learned so much not only about the parks but also about Kenya in general.
We appreciate how professional and organized Mateo Adventures is and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you Eric and Patrick!
IE
Email Emma | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing knowledgeable guide and an overall unforgettable experience with animals & accommodation
Firstly all the communications before travelling were excellent and clear. Our guide was Eric and he was an incredibly knowledgeable young man, who not only gave us exceptional information about all the animals and birds, but also was very well informed about lots of social and cultural subjects in Kenya which made the drives very interesting. He always had the vehicle spotless for us and made lots of accommodations for my 9 year old - who loved him so much he made a Minecraft version of the car and Eric! We saw a huge range of animals, Eric was a great driver - we felt like we were on a true adventure yet felt safe the whole time. Both the Hunters Luxury Camp and Voi Safari lodge were amazing. Both stunning in their own ways. Hunters was beautiful with stunning camp rooms and great pool, Voi has this cool tunnel where you can get incredibly close to the animals at the watering hole. My son loved all the hyrax, monkeys and lizards around the place as well!
There was an ample selection of food options and we even had a picnic one of the longer days which was excellent. Service everywhere was friendly and relaxed but ultimately the scenery, flora and fauna stole the show. Eric stopped for every bird we spotted which my son loved and he had a story for everything we saw. I would highly recommend to anyone!
FR
Email Shanenn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just Amazing 😍
I contacted them at the very last minute before my trip to Kenya, and they organized everything very quickly. Everything went smoothly, and my safari with Gordon was perfect. I thank them for this incredible experience, as I had dreamed of going on safari in Kenya since I was a little girl, and they made it possible. A serious, reliable agency that listens and adapts to its clients.
Email Samuel H | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure up Mount Kenya
My friend and I had an amazing time spending 4 days hiking up and down to the summit of Mt Kenya.
Patricks’ organisation included a 3 hour transfer from Nairobi through the stunning Kenyan countryside.
Once at Mt Kenya, our guide Charles and his team of porters made every effort to make us comfortable during the hike, carrying all our bags, providing some very tasty meals 3 times a day (which impressive considering they have to carry everything on their backs), sharing their local knowledge about the mountain, and answering all our weird specific questions about plants, birds, rocks, and glaciers!
The first day consisted of the transfer and walking from the hike to Moses cabin (3000m) where we had rented some seriously thick sleeping bags for the night. Along the way you might see Zebra, Baboons, and Waterbuck.
On day 2 you hike 6 hours through some beautiful valleys up to Shipton cabin (4000m) surrounded by amazing landscapes, plants, and wildlife. Once at Shipton it gets quite cold so remember to pack multiple thermals, thick socks and jackets.
On the 3rd day, we woke up at 3am to ascend to the summit (4800m), this was a tough ascent on scree and snow but well worth the feeling of standing in an other worldly environment seeing the sunrise. Charles and the other guides always put our safety first, cutting a path through the frozen snow for us on the way back down. We decided to get some extra sleep outside on a rock surrounded by the mountains and were treated to a picnic breakfast in our sleep bags by the team which was a unique surprise!
The you to walk then back through the valleys to Moses camp in preparation to hiking down to the gate and the transfer back to Nairobi on the 4th day.
Thanks to Patrick, Charles, and the team for organising and taking us on an amazing adventure that we will remember for the rest of our lives!
Reply from Mateo Travel and Adventure
Posted on Nov 25, 2023Sam your company was amazing and taking you through the process was all fun! I'm humbled!