ABOUT AFRICAN SPICE SAFARIS
1. ON-SITE OFFICE
Our office in Nairobi ensures an excellent ground arrangement,
attention to detail, flexibility, accurate quotations and faster
services. The planning of your trip is the key ingredient to making
it a successful one.
The ‘Spice’ Safari Specialists
are experts in our field. It is our goal to assist you in every
aspect of planning your trip and making sure that you have selected
the right trip. We are always delighted to discuss your questions,
concerns and special interests as you prepare for your exciting
trip to Africa. We are located at
Windsor House, 4th Floor, Suite No. 2. Muindi Mbingu Street /
University Way.
2. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
(Complimentary travel to and from Nairobi airport).
All our guests are received on arrival by a ‘Spice’
representative who assists with luggage and transfers to the hotel,
help in hotel check-in and gives an in-depth pre-tour briefing
including well researched recommendations of , say, restaurants
for eating, shopping points etc. Our representatives are always
ready to handle all questions and last-minute arrangements. Departing
clients are handled likewise.
3. ITINERARY PLANNING AND RANGE OF SAFARIS
We offer exclusive independent travel to East Africa and tailor-made-itineraries,
Africa budget lodge and camping safaris, Kenya safari luxury hotelsand
private game lodges, deluxe tented camping,golf tours,family safaris,
special interest holiDays,adventure activities, wedding and honeymoon
safaris,exciting conference and incentive packages….you
request it, we will design and deliver it.
4 SAFARI ESCORTS
Our safari escorts are the secret to our success. They are some
of the best-trained and seasoned professionals in the business.
Each escort has an average of over 12 yrs experience in the field
and is multi-lingual. They are passionate about sharing their
in-depth of East African flora and Fauna and provide introductory
briefings and safari lectures.
All of them were born in Africa.
Each escort is an expert game tracker with an encyclopedic knowledge
of the regions history, geography and people and regularly undergo
refresher courses in our renowned tourism college called Utalii
Above all, they are skilled, cautious drivers and mechanics. ‘Spice’
only employs the best of the best.
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5. SAFARI CRUISERS
Our safari vehicles are converted into custom-built safari cruisers;
with pop-up roof, enabling visitors enjoy comfortable and great
views of wildlife and photography. We own and maintain our fleet
of mini-buses and four-wheel-drive land cruisers for your use
at all times.
Vehicles are fitted with the following features:-
High-backed seats with thick cushion for comfort Safari equipment, such
as a basic first-aid kit, map pockets, cool box.
All passengers have their own opening window with single seats at each
window and are guaranteed window seats.
You have plenty of room in spacious vehicles with an aisle down the middle.
Pop-up roof hatches provide unobstructed views of wildlife, Photography
and scenery.
Luggage storage space, on board HF radio communications. All our safari vehicles have one pair of
binoculars and wildlife Reference books.
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RICHARD MUNYOKI
Born in the wilds of East Africa Kenya, Richard's upbringing
obviously fostered a very special and dedicated interest
in not only natural history, but also the communities who
live within these rich environments. He has traveled widely
through the region with guests searching for similar experiences
for over 15 years!
He is now one of African 'Spice' leading guides with a sound
knowledge of all aspects of Kenya and with an unquenchable
passion for Africa 's wildlife.
With such a background, he has a natural and very real understanding
of the indigenous people and their environment. Any safari
involves close interaction with local tribesman to whom
much of the wilderness belongs and it is with Richard that
one can experience this relationship firsthand.
He holds a bronze medal from "The Kenya Professional
Guides Association" - an association to promote greater
qualification for the tour guide. Hi is also Graduate from
the world-renowned tourism college called Utalii and holds
a diploma in Tour guiding and Administration.
The future is bright as far as he is concerned. So much
more to learn, discover and share with his guests in the
wild corners of Africa .
Richard's travel advice " Keep your sense of humor at all
times. Go with the flow and enjoy every part of the adventure."
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PATRICK MASILA
Patrick Masila is a safari specialist with over 15 years of professional
experience in the field of Wildlife, conservation and tourism..
He has been a Kenyan representative as an interport lecturer on
board an excellent students cruise ship called Semester at Sea on
several occasions and has spent over 14 years as a professional
safari escort for tourist from North America and Europe .
He holds
a Bronze Medal from the Kenya professional safari guide association
and a diploma from the world re-knowned tourism college called Utalii.
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ANNE NJERI - HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR.
Anne Njeri was born in Nairobi , Kenya . After completing
her high school education, she went on to obtain a degree in the
Hotel Industry and commercial Catering. Ann Njeri also holds an
advanced diploma for Air Ticketing and tour Operation from Utalii
College . She has an extensive hospitality experience spanning for
over 10 years.
She has worked with a large safari company as the
head Hospitality Director and has also worked with a 5 star Hotel
in Nairobi . Her ideas are fresh, often simple, affordable, and
above all, thoughtful thus enhancing African Spice Hospitality department
immensely.
She meets and greets our guests, confirms return tickets,
helps in check-in and check-outs, assists in reserving best restaurants
in town for our guests and best rooms in all our city hotels.
Anne
says "The pressure to have everything just right really
stressed me out and dissolved the pleasure of pure hospitality."
Then she realized, "Hospitality does not try to impress but
to serve. Entertaining puts things before people, but hospitality
does the opposite ... (hospitality) takes pleasure in the joy of
giving, doing, loving, and serving. Hospitality is as simple as
a smile. It is as easy as popping the lid of a cold drink for another.
It is as refreshing as a heart-to-heart conversation with a friend."
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ANTONY WACHIRA
Anthony Wachira has been in East African plains for 21 years having
worked as safari director in Kenya , Germany and Turkey .
He is
reputed as being tenacious and having friendly service. He is also
one of the gorgeous safari guides you could hope to find yourself
traveling with.
The travel experiece with Tony will make you have
a "kaya" in Africa . "Kaya" means home. In Africa your home is more
than just the place you sleep, it is the place where you relax,
enjoy your family and friends, where you feast, play your music
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LEPESTA LENAYAPA
Lenayapa is a permanent resident of Pennsylvania, in the US and
a representative of African Spice Safaris. While in the USA, he
gives lectures about East Africa as the best tourism destination
to our clients and also occassionally accompanies some of our clients
on safari.
A graduate of Utalii Tourism College, Len speaks fluent English,
French, Swahili and 6 other East African local languages.
He is always available to give you an insight of our safaris in
East Africa from the US at the following numbers.
Home phone: +1-610-207-8754
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Our fleet of safari cruisers Inside view of our
safari cruiser
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6. INDEPENDENT CUSTOM TRAVEL - AFRICA BY DESIGN
If you would like to request for a special independent safari, we shall
be more than pleased tooffer you our 'Africa by Design' tour opportunities
find out more about a specific program or contact us for any other reason,
please feel free to do so.
If you find one of our Scheduled Departure Itineraries to your liking
just send us your request immediately Online to have one of our experienced
Safari Specialists start work on your tour immediately.
If you have a group of 6 or more people and would like to Customize
a Safari please contact us Online and you will be contacted
shortly by one of our Safari Specialists to start designing your tour
in Africa.
7. MEDICAL EVACUATION
Upon booking any of our safaris, you automatically become a member of
the Flying Doctor Service. This means that you have access to air evacuation
service in medical emergencies as well as air ambulance transfers between
medical facilities. The service covers the countries of East Africa (Uganda,
Kenya and Tanzania) and, it operates 24 hours/day, 365 Days of the year.
Full time medical staff and aircrew are on standby to respond to emergencies.
Patients will be accompanied by an emergency physician and /or accompanied
by a critical care nurse, depending on clinical need. Physicians are experienced
in emergency medicine and intensive care.
8. ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS
Standards in Africa vary from properties that can be compared to luxury
hotels in the United States to simple national park type facilities. African
‘Spice’ selects hotels and lodges based on their location
to the best wildlife viewing sites, friendliness of the staff, traveler's
needs, food quality and cleanliness.
Very important are the aesthetics,
or the feeling that each accommodation captures. Views and compatibility
with the natural surroundings are also considered when recommending a
property. A game lodge would be a property that is located in a game viewing
area. Hotels are located in cities or towns.
9. PRE TOUR AMENITIES AND DOCUMENTATION
This includes Brochures, extensive pre-tour documentation including information
on safety and conservation in East Africa -related travel information,
reading list, destination notebook, briefings while on safari, education
lecture series by experts with safari experience (i.e. ornithology, history,
geology, politics, family life ,wildlife and culture). Our safari guides/
Leaders give details of safe and efficient standard procedures for an
environmentally sound safari program.
This educates our passengers with
regard to the uniqueness of East Africa, the sensitivity of wildlife in
the ecosystem, and the need for conducting an environmentally sound visit
to the continent. This not only is a sensible and standard business practice
because it often results in repeat clientele, but it also creates passengers
who have a meaningful concern for the East Africa environment, thus becoming
'Ambassadors' who transfer those impressions to others. Our emphasis on
education also helps to minimize any potential environmental impact.
10. SAVINGS FOR SINGLE TRAVELER
African Spice recognizes and realizes that a growing number of men and
women are traveling alone today, by either choice or necessity, and we
are now offering a special "Solo Traveler Savings" option on
our programs. For a limited time, single supplements are available on
special rates of the published per-person. These special rates make it
easier for independent travelers to make vacation plans without having
to worry about finding a travel companion to keep the costs low.
11. MASAI VILLAGE
In all our safaris now, our guests are able to meet with the Masai/ Samburu’s
in their villages and spend sometime with them. The Masai villages we
visit are unique and authentic. You are received in a traditional fashion.
First, the warriors come out. They sing and they jump…then the women
follow. They form a semicircle and proceed to dance for us and they include
you in the dance.
Currently, half a million Masai people live in southern
Kenya and northern Tanzania. The people buy jewelry and other crafts from
the Masai village. Purchasing these goods directly contributes to the
Masai in an empowering manner, as they are able to build new schools,
feed and cloth their family. Together we work to create sustainable tourism
that benefits the Masai people.
12. BOTTLED MINERAL WATER
Soft drinks and bottled water are now amenities aboard our vehicles while
on safari
13. DEPARTURES GUARANTEED
You are guaranteed to go on a trip once we have received your deposit
and confirmed your services. If your chosen tour cannot operate for some
reason beyond our control, we will do everything possible to substitute
a tour that meets your requirements and travel dates.
14. NO BIG SAFARI CROWDS OR TOUR BUS SAFARIS
Our groups in East Africa are always kept small - they never exceed 24
passengers. This ensures exclusivity and personalized attention.
15 BEST ALLIANCES
We have strong alliances with the most reputable properties, transporters
and service providers hence receive priority space in the best hotels,
tented camps and lodges; your room will be ready for immediate occupancy.
16 TRAVEL INSURANCE
We are pleased to offer our travel insurance passenger protection plan,
competitively priced and specifically designed to meet our travellers
needs. This comprehensive package provides the comfort and confidence
that all world travellers require, such as:
- Emergency medical evacuating cover
- Protection against baggage loss, theft or damage.
- Medical coverage for injuries or illness while travelling.
- Trip cancellation or interruption protection.
We are pleased to offer a plan that waives the pre-existing medical condition
as long as your premium is paid not less than 60 Days prior to the scheduled
departure of your safari and you are not disabled from the travel when
you make your premium payment.
For more information on travel insurance passenger protection plan, click
here.
