Best travel agents typically outperform other travel vendors. They understand what you want, they communicate with you in your language, and they support you in times of need. Here are some tips to choose the best travel agent in Kenya.
- Compare prices – It’s not always true that you get what you pay for when it comes to tour operators. While many tour operators want to nickel and dime you, some excel at getting the most out of every dollar you spend. To determine if you are really getting the most for your money, ask how it is being spent. How much of your fee goes toward their expenses? Do you pay for five-star hotels yet stay in two-star inns? You want a business that is open about why prices are what they are.
Many travel agents charge you extra money at the beginning of the tour or don’t cover the cost of admission to the park or other destination. If you have to pay for everything while you’re there, the inexpensive tour won’t be so inexpensive anymore! - Hire local guides. Your trip’s guides can make or break it. They will keep the trip moving along by explaining everything to you. I don’t want them to hire a young child, a novice, or someone who is unfamiliar with the area. I’ve taken tours where the guide was a walking reference book and others where the guide was just a fancy timekeeper.
- Safety record – Verify that the business adheres to all applicable safety regulations and is recognized by the local government, the government where they are located.
- A well-balanced schedule – You pay them to make your day full. What makes them do that? Do they carry that out? Are there many planned events or are you left to your own devices? Get a schedule of all the activities, and choose a well-balanced tour. While sitting around all day is not ideal, running around will make you wish you had a vacation from your vacation.
- Verify their reputation. How were other visitors’ experiences? To learn more about a company’s reputation, read internet reviews. Finding out the truth before you book is vital because it might not always be what they say.
With vacation packages to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar, Royal Star Expeditions stands out as one of the most reputable indigenously owned Tours & Safari Companies in Kenya. It is a fully licensed safari and tour operator based in Nairobi, Kenya, with its headquarters there. Contact us as your travel agent.