"When we visited Kenya on the 8th of August (2002), we had the pleasure to have Benson Mugambi as a professional Safari Guide in the area of Nairobi National Park and Samburu Game Reserve. In a very intelligent and engaged manner he taught us about birds, mammals, reptiles, plants, landscapes and the inhabitants. Ben has made our safari-experience something out of the ordinary."

Helge Amossen
Leader of churchyard in Strib
Denmark
Email: hamossen@tiscali.dk
(27/8/2002)"

The tour in Nairobi NP went very well; we saw a total of 107 species (between 11.30 and 6.00), of which not less than 26 species were new to me! Highlights (for me) were the Finfoot, a White-headed Saw-wing, Hartlaub's and White-bellied Bustard, Black-chested Snake-eagle, Quail-finch, Yellow-breasted Apalis, etc. Also saw the usual mammals, including 2 Black Rhinos. Shailesh is a good guide and has good knowledge about the local birds; him and the driver were waiting for me at the airport, and dropped me there again in the evening. So it really was a very enjoyable and interesting day - seeing so many species in such a short time really isn't possible over here in Switzerland.

Bram Piot
Email:
Switzerland
December 2002

Since my first trip to Kenya, I have wanted to spend the time to do more birdwatching but until this trip I did not have the opportunity.  I lucked out by finding Ben's Ecological Safari's and I was not disappointed. I can't thank you enough (asante sana sana) for being such excellent guides on my short weekend safari.  You were able to accomodate my desire to do some serious birdwatching in the limited time I had and you designed an itinerary that was perfect for my needs. Ben's expert knowledge of birds and Bernards keen eyes combined to a total of 150 birds identified, many rare for their area. More amazing was that Ben knew all of those birds.  It made it so much fun to have a true naturalist and birding enthusiast to serve as my guide. I look forward to many more trips.

Rosemary Rochford
Email: rose13066@yahoo.com  
July 2003