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Blends of Africa Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,893 to $32,686 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Hellin Muthui | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable trip
I highly recommend Blends of Africa Adventures to anyone who would like to have an exhilarating experience in Kenya or any beautiful destination. The booking process was effortless with clear communication and swift responses to all my questions. They managed everything from hotel reservations to ticket bookings ensuring my stay was hassle free. The accommodation at Diani Sea Resort was exceptional, combining comfort with a perfect location. My 10 year old daughter was stunned by the white sandy beaches of Kenya. We had good time at Robinson Island with various activities like boat riding, snorkelling and observed various fish types. I look forward coming back home next summer.
Email Chris and Annah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Blends of Africa were a great company to deal with.l with
The quote provided was very thorough and Mary was very responsive to the few questions I asked which made the booking very simple. The 2 day safari to Amboseli was exactly as promised, Joseph was a super guide with a great knowledge of Amboseli and the animals. The lodge was very nice as well. Overall the safari was an amazing experience, the early morning game drive was well worth getting up for as we had great view of a family of lions moving through the park.
Email Matthew | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun, engaging and inciteful
My partner and I had a great trip to Hells Gate - our driver guide was really friendly and knew all about the area, he gave the trip a really personal feel. I really recommend this trip and it fitted in really well with the rest of our itinerary.
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Email Kev | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip.
Thanks to the amazing team at blends for planning and executing an amazing trip for my family in Masai Mara.Our guide knew all the best roads to follow to see the animals truly amazing.I highly recommend them.
Email Sofia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless experience!
We had a phenomenal experience working with Blends of Africa to arrange our honeymoon safari. From the very first inquiry, they stood out for their clear, detailed, and transparent pricing—something that’s rare among safari operators. There were no hidden costs, no vague estimates, just an honest and straightforward breakdown of every element of the trip. That immediately gave us confidence that we were working with the right company.
Everything ran smoothly before and once we arrived. We had done a lot of our own research and knew exactly where we wanted to go and stay, and even though our itinerary did not fall into one of the preset tours the company already had, they still handled all the arrangements flawlessly—coordinating transfers, domestic flights, and logistics between camps. Every detail was thought through, and we never once had to worry about schedules or connections. They communicated with the camps before and during our stay, and the camps commented on how attentive our outfitter was, and they were impressed with their concern for us.
Throughout the planning process, communication was excellent. They were always responsive, patient with our many questions, and willing to make adjustments so the itinerary was tailored to exactly to what we wanted.
They had no issues handling some last-minute changes we made during the trip when we decided to return to Nairobi early. They had someone ready to drive us around for the day for some sightseeing and watch our luggage, with very little notice and at a reasonable cost.
Another huge advantage is that Blends of Africa is a local company rather than a foreign outfitter, allowing us to support people on the ground directly. The value for money was outstanding and the same price (or better!) as booking ourselves and less expensive than other outfitters for the same itinerary.
Everything exceeded our expectations, and we had a seamless, unforgettable safari experience. I cannot recommend Robert, Mary, Ben, and team highly enough—if you’re looking for a reliable, professional, and genuinely excellent safari operator, they’re the one to choose.
P.S. we stayed at Loldia House in Naivasha and Kicheche Valley in Naboisho for 6 nights - a perfect combo! If we were do do anything differently, we would have spent more time on safari and done Laikipia or Amboseli or another day at Kicheche. We did do 3 days at Diani Beach which was pleasant but we preferred the safari experience more! Whatever you choose, ask Robert for recommendations, he knows his stuff!
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Email Suan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 days in Kenya and Tanzania with Blends of Africa - a trip of a lifetime!
I made a very last-minute decision to travel solo to Kenya and Tanzania. Given the limited time I had before the dates of my trip (we’re talking days - not weeks, not months - days), I quickly reached out to a number of safari operators to get itineraries and price quotes. Blends of Africa was one of the few who responded almost immediately. Mary was super professional and prompt in her replies, designing a customised itinerary that suited my required pick up and drop off locations, duration and budget. Blends was also the only operator who provided a detailed breakdown of the individual costs, rather than just a general figure. While Blends did have relatively fewer reviews compared to other much larger operators (seeing as they are quite new), I trusted my gut and went ahead with them - with absolutely no regrets. There were a few minor logistical issues that were raised, but they were resolved early and with no further issues (E.g., 1-2 original lodges they’d planned to book for me were sold out, but Mary immediately offered alternatives which were similar, if not better).
Everything was hassle free from the minute I arrived to the time I left. My guides / drivers, Chris (Kenyan leg) and Erick (Tanzanian leg) were full of knowledge and experience, providing a wealth of information about the wildlife, people, and overall history of the places we visited. Thanks to Chris and Erick, I was lucky enough to spot all of the Big Five (plus so many other animals) across the various national parks and reserves - I visited Masai Mara National Reserve, Central Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. It’s hard to pick a favourite because they were all spectacular in their own way, and the landscapes were so varied. A few major highlights for me were (a) at Masai Mara, spotting three napping lions under a tree and a lone leopard up in the same tree, (b) seeing a pride of lions prowling with their cubs at sunset just outside my lodge in Serengeti, (c) witnessing a lion eating the carcass of a zebra at Ngorongoro, (d) having a herd of elephants cross the river, walk right up to our vehicle, and cross the road behind us at Tarangire
On my last day, I had a few hours to spare before my flight home and Mary helped to organise a last-minute visit to the Nairobi National Park, in the hopes of seeing a rhinoceros more up close. I was lucky enough to see not 1, but 3 (including a little calf!) within the first 15 minutes of entering the park.
I came with no expectations and left with such incredible memories, which is a testament to Blends of Africa’s dedication to delivering the best service. I can’t wait to recommend Blends to all my family and friends. Asante sana!
Email Consolata | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My Magical Mara Escape Booked Through Blends of Africa
I had the pleasure of booking my Mara Maisha Camp experience through Blends of Africa, and I must say it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we left for the journey to the time we returned, everything was professionally organized and stress-free.
The team at Blends of Africa was friendly, responsive, and ensured every detail of the trip was well planned. Mara Maisha Camp itself was absolutely stunning — the staff were welcoming, the food was amazing, and the game drives were unforgettable. Seeing the Big Five up close was a dream come true!
I highly recommend booking through Blends of Africa if you’re looking for a smooth, well-curated travel experience. They made my safari adventure seamless and memorable. Looking forward to my next trip with them!
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Email Darlene & Mike | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our first excellent 12 day safari in Kenya and Tanzania
We arranged our first ever safari with Robert at Blends of Africa. We received 8 quotes from other safari companies and although some were bigger companies we followed our instincts and went with Blends and we did not regret it. Blends of Africa is a small company so we were a bit hesitant to book with them at first as we were worried about the itinerary, our payments, the security, the experience etc. It turned out that we didn’t need to worry as Robert and his team did an exemplary job. Robert responded promptly to all queries and provided us with different options so that we could build a custom-made safari that would work best for the 2 of us. Robert provided a detailed listing of all the costs and charges and made any modifications as we requested. He was prompt, professional and open to hearing any concerns. The company did everything it had promised in the original planning and the pricing was fair. Even throughout the safari, Robert checked in to ensure everything was going smoothly.
In the 12 days we visited 3 national parks in Kenya, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. For this segment, Alfred (Fred) was our guide and he was excellent and did his best to spot all the wildlife he could for us. In the first 24 hours, we saw 4 of the big 5 including the rare black rhinos in Masai Mara. We saw a large family of cheetahs and many lions in different environments. As well, we saw many of the endangered Rothchild’s giraffes and white rhinos. Alfred was knowledgeable and his driving skills were superb given the difficult road conditions.
Next, we crossed the border into Tanzania for the last 7 days where we met our guide, Hassan. We visited Central Serengeti, Southern Serengeti, Ndutu Region, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Lake Tarangire. Hassan was an excellent guide. He was professional, very knowledgeable and kind. On top of that, he had excellent driving skills. He was always prepared to go every day at the time set and always had the jeep looking clean and professional. His keen eyes helped us spot things we would have never noticed on our own including a leopard, the recent carcass hanging in a tree ready for the leopard to come back to feast on, an attempted takedown by a group of Massai herding dogs on a baby gazelle and several lions climbing trees, just to name a few. It was amazing. Hassan’s knowledge of different bird species also was especially enlightening. He had a small selection of books he referred to if it was a species he was unsure of.
All in all, these drivers get the jeeps in and out of places you wouldn’t think possible. On the dodgiest of roads, we felt extremely safe in their capable hands. They are knowledgeable and professional and kind human beings. My spouse really enjoys photography and would often make requests for the drivers to stop or move forward or back a few feet so he could get a better composition. Both drivers accommodated his request to perfection and there were hundreds of these requests.
Thanks to the team at Blends of Africa we ended up having an excellent adventure. We ended up seeing all of the Big 5 and all the Ugly 5 as well as hundreds of other wildlife and birds etc. We got to understand the history and the ecosystem of these fabulous Kenyan and Tanzanian parks. And the people, they are phenomenal and some of our experiences at the lodges were superb. The crew at the Drunken Elephant in Masai Mara and the crew at the Osinon Camp in Central Serengeti, were especially amazing. Thank you. To our new found African friends, Mike and I say “Assante sana”.
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Email Calven | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice experience
very good for service、good for plan、and boss answer me in very patience
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Email Frank and Martijn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wonderful experience
We are just back from an amazing 11 day trip through Kenia and Tanzania with Blends of Africa. Overall we have had a wonderful trip. Months before I started with my search for this trip and I compared several companies here. I asked for around 6 price quotes. Blends was the only company that gave us a detailed quote instead of just a price. So I decided to to choose for them. I had contact with Mary from the office. She is wonderful. Together we customised the trip exactly as we would like to have it and meanwhile she gave us a lot of useful information.
The safari itself was wonderful. We stayed in beautiful camps (some I picked my self). The guides were very nice as well. The Kenia guide was slightly less experienced but after bringing this up Mary immediately took action for the 2th part our Tanzania safari. The Tanzania Guide Ledgar was wonderful and we had a nice click with him. He is very experienced and showed us wonderful things.
The only thing that you should keep in mind is that the roads are bad and take sometimes more time then suggested but well this is Africa and also a part of the experience. The only thing I would do different is to choose the camps or lodgings close or even in the parks. The animals are most active during the early morning hours or late afternoon hours and it is a pitty if the park entrance is 1-1,5 hrs driving because then you miss partly the best time of the day. But still we have seen a lot and we are the company very grateful for a wonderful experience.
Thank you so much Blends of Africa.
