$3,802 to $3,864 pp (USD)
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Maurice, Your Personal 24hrs Safari Consultant
Africa Safari Classics
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, ASTA, NTA & FTA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
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Africa Safari Classics is a well-established and specialized provider of African Wildlife Safaris and Beach Holidays. We are a strong medium-sized Destination Management Company with solid reputation, meeting and fulfilling your safari holiday dreams with a difference. No one knows Africa better than us and our very passionate & knowledgeable Tour Consultants and Safari Guides will go extra mile to ensure that your safari holiday is full of adventure, very relaxing and creates lifetime memories.
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Africa Safari Classics, headed by Maurice, was at every stage honest, responsive, organized,reliable
Africa Safari Classics, headed by Maurice Nzwii, was at every stage honest, responsive, organized, and reliable.
This was an amazing experience. Maurice of Africa Safari Classics created the whole itinerary and made sure every step of the way was fully planned out and went smoothly. Everything was astounding. Our trip was magical!
Leading up to the trip, I had a lot of questions about preparations and other things, and Maurice answered them all promptly and helpfully.
Our initial flight was cancelled just weeks before our trip so we had to arrive two days earlier than planned. Without missing a beat, Maurice reserved places for us to stay and created fascinating additional days and incorporated ideas from my family.
Africa Safari Classics sent people to meet us and shepherd us through every step of the way. Every aspect of our journey exceeded expectations: From the guides who drove us in the city, to the safari guides, hotel accommodations, airport transfers, game drives, and all activities throughout our trip.
In Nairobi, we saw fascinating things, went to wonderful restaurants, and our guides, Charles and Patrick, clearly cultivated relationships at cultural places where we reaped the benefits.
Maurice created a safari itinerary in both Kenya and Tanzania that was breathtaking. Each place we visited flowed smoothly into the next and explored a different aspect of the safari experience, highlighting distinct animals and habitats. Each place we stayed was unique, beautiful, and wonderful, with its own flavor and flair and staffed with helpful and friendly people.
The local transport was wonderful, with our drivers/guides making sure everything went seamlessly. We felt confident in the drivers at all times. When we requested it, they also arranged for us to visit a Massai village. In addition, they brought us to the start of each domestic flight, and we felt taken care of at all times.
Our safaris were breathtaking. We must have been overwhelmingly lucky, but the wide array of wildlife we saw had to be due at least in part to the expertise and connectedness of the guides. It was so fascinating that our young grandchildren, ages eight and ten, were always engaged and excited.
The accommodations and food at each lodge and camp were fabulous. The game drives were amazingly fun and stimulating. I actually had trouble believing the wide array of wildlife we saw.
Our safari guides George, Boni, Athuman & Bihal were highly professional. We appreciated the quality of their insights and the expertise of their guiding. They showed great initiative in finding unique animals for us to see. In addition, they were friendly, cooperative, and provided great customer care. When my daughter needed extra care, they took her to a doctor, bought her medication, made sure she had comforting and helpful food, and was comfortable in her lodgings. Each of the guides was amazing.
We asked Maurice to also arrange after our safari, for us to stay at Lamu, a historic and lovely island. Our accommodations were again lovely and Maurice arranged for us to be met by people to help us transfer between plane, boat, and hotel. Some of the highlights included attending a Swahili cooking class and a beautiful sunset sail. As well as swimming in the amazingly warm Indian Ocean!
When we returned to Nairobi, we were met at Wilson Airport by our city driver and brought to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for our flight home. It was a huge help to have someone shepherd us through that whole process.
The value for the money was much better than other places we consulted.
My husband agrees with me on all of this.
If we could give more than five stars we would.
I wish I could hire Maurice to manage my life!
We didn't know what to expect on our 12-day trip to Kenya and Tanzania, but it was so much more than what we thought it would be. The animals, the people, the culture, the infrastructure, the traffic - the roads - all combined to make for a life changing experience.
We appreciate Maurice’s customized itinerary and timely responses to every email we sent leading up to the trip. He accommodated every request. The lodging choices were perfect for us. And we appreciated being able to meet Maurice in person at the hotel before going out on safari.
We feel like we had the best guides. Athuman was incredibly knowledgeable, a great spotter and helped us get some fabulous photos. He was patient and flexible. There is no doubt he takes his job seriously.
And again, Boni was knowledgeable, a great spotter, had an eye for photography and, had a great sense of humor. He answered every one of our 600 questions about life in Kenya as if it was the first time he had been asked the question. His driving skills are impressive. He was flexible with our itinerary and able to accommodate every request.
At every opportunity, Maurice and the guides did what they said they were going to do, when they said they were going to do it. It is a very well managed operation.
Due to the positive nature of every interaction we had with this company in organizing the trip and being on the trip, we have not questioned the amount of money it cost.
We hope to make it back to Kenya sometime soon. In the meantime, we will tell all of our friends about Africa Safari Classics and encourage them to use this company if they are going on a safari!
Luxury accommodation, good vehicle, competent and friendly driver. And LOTS of animals.
We had just completed a few weeks of work with an NGO. Maurice designed a safari for us which included pickup from the NGO in East Kenya and drop off at Nairobi airport at the end. And it all went like clockwork.
All accommodation was very good but the two tented camps were amazing. Luxury with hot water (only a little cold water at the NGO!) and fabulous food.
Our driver Thomas was knowledgable and tried hard to find good sightings. He obviously knew his way around the parks and was always in touch other drivers about possible animal sightings. Vehicle was also excellet - a stretch Troopcarrier with fridge and inverter for 240V charging. Even when there was an issue with the vehicle that had to be attended to, Thomas arranged (and paid for) a game drive through the camp we were staying at so we wouldn't miss anything on our itinerary. Then picked us up when he said he would - our tour never missed a beat.
Oh, and we saw a lot of animals.
Awesome Experience!
My husband and I got to experience an amazing safari trip in Kenya.
The itinerary flowed smoothly, and the camps and lodges chosen met and sometimes exceeded our expectations.
Because the plane schedule from Kenya Airways changed suddenly, we lost a night at our final destination in Seychelles which was very disappointing and frustrating.
Maurice, our safari coordinator, was gracious enough to provide a substitute stay at a bed and breakfast high star hotel.
One of the first-class tent resorts that we stayed at included Little River Camp which was ideal for honeymooners with an emphasis on personal attention to you as a visitor.
Because there were so many moving parts regarding our stay in different tents and hotels, we were anxious in determining what was next on the agenda.
In spite of the time difference between Washington DC and Kenya, Maurice always answered the phone at all hours to answer our questions and he did it without complaint or showing the frustration that he must've surely felt.
Even during our stay when we were confused about what was the next event, Maurice in his usual calm way assured and guided us along the way of the event without hesitation or frustration.
We got to experience nature in action with a lioness hunting and feeding her cubs which is something very few people get to witness!
Tony, our safari driver was the perfect guide—very thoughtful, skilled, and very attentive of our safari surroundings.
With him we saw the big famous big 5.
He always had snacks and drinks on hand, along with his silly humor, which definitely added to the experience.
And he even took us to take a dip in the Buffalo Spring which was an unexpected bonus.
We got to converse with Maasai warriors in their village and visit their homes where they explained to us their way of life, the daily tasks and what it took to become a warrior.
We saw cheetahs hunting for their prey up close and personal.
In addition, several times we saw lions. One lion was in the high grass hiding from a group of gazelles as he watched their movements.
In another case we pulled up with 1 foot of pride of 7 lions leisurely relaxing after a kill. This was very scary because we were as close to them to become their next meal if they so chose to.
We fed an elephant from the back of our tent as we watched a group of monkeys called the Monkey Menace steal some of the food from the elephant.
Our trip ended up in Seychelles at a 5 star resort where the amenities were first class in every respect at the Kempinski.
Be aware that if you are going to tip for the services, the currency may be different in each region that you plan to visit.
African Safari Classics is a top-notch tour operator that provides seamless, personalized experience
I recently traveled to Africa for two weeks of Safari Bliss. Our group included a childhood friend and two of his friends I had never met. We only agreed to the trip because our mutual friend had been on two previous safaris arranged by Africa Safari Classics, and Maurice (who made all the arrangements) curated a personalized trip for us based on all the favorite sites our friend had visited, along with some new ones. I would have been very hesitant to "shop" for a tour company online without firsthand knowledge of the experience I might hope to have. WOW - was I ever amazed by our incredible safari experiences in Kenya, Tanzania, and our final few days of relaxation in Zanzibar. I appreciate all the effort that went into making my trip memorable.
The sequence and flow of our itinerary were excellent. We started off with a day of leisure in Nairobi at the Tamarind Tree Hotel to adjust to the time change. Tours were arranged for us at the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, and a bead factory. I enjoyed each of these immensely (don't miss the Giraffe Centre for some great photo ops). We set off the next day for the first of our five-day Kenyan safari drives in Amboseli, beautiful Lake Naivasha, and the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. For the next phase of our adventure, we boarded a small plane for a flight to Central Serengeti in Tanzania. Everything was ready for us, and we said goodbye to our Kenyan driver, Boni, to be met at the other end by our Tanzanian driver, David. We enjoyed four days of game drives in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a stop at Olduvai Gorge. The final part of our itinerary began with a flight from Arusha to Zanzibar for three final days of relaxation at the beautiful Next Paradise Resort. Each camp and lodge was unique and provided a different perspective of the region. The accommodations were comfortable and well-chosen, each with its own flavor, enhancing the overall experience. Maurice, our tour organizer, checked in daily with our drivers to make sure we were having a wonderful time, as well as checking in with me - I call that first-class service.
From the moment we landed in Nairobi, where our driver Patrick was waiting with a sign, to the arrangements at our final destination, everything was perfectly organized. The logistics were seamless and handled in true "Hakuna Matata" stress-free style. Africa Safari Classics will always be remembered by me as a "No Worries" company that embodies the true spirit of the people at every location I visited. I was able to thoroughly enjoy every moment of my vacation.
The food was delicious and varied, catering well to different dietary needs. We had a gluten-free member of our party and preferred more vegetarian options, which were available everywhere we stayed. The game drives were thrilling, with an abundance of wildlife sightings that exceeded my expectations. We had several, what I like to refer to as "National Geographic moments" that I will never forget. We were able to locate the Big Five must-see animals as well as many more varieties and amazing birds everywhere you turned. Each day brought new and exciting encounters. One week later, I am still sorting through hundreds of stunning photographs, trying to narrow down the best of everything that captured my heart.
Something to think about when you go on a safari: You will be spending hours and hours in your vehicles driving, from location to location and on the drives themselves. The drivers you will spend all that time with make all the difference in the world. We spent our first five days with the driver that our companion had traveled with on his two previous Kenyan safaris. His name is Kasimba Boniface, a.k.a. "Boni." He brings his 36 years of guiding experience and knowledge to your adventure, from finding the hard-to-spot animals and getting you up close and personal, to helping other guides get their vehicles out of the mud. All the other drivers call him "sir," and he is known and respected everywhere he goes. What he adds every day is a jovial spirit, a giant heart, and more laughter than our vehicle could hold - I haven't laughed this hard in years (don’t even get him started on the “Shewee”). He and Maurice helped make my birthday at Zebra Plains Mara Camp the most wonderful one I have ever experienced. If your excursion includes Kenya, you have to request Boni (and make sure to ask him to give you a demonstration of how hippos handle their poo). We had a wonderful driver in Tanzania as well. David was a gentle soul with a wealth of knowledge. He was fantastic about explaining all the facts about each animal, and he knew land sizes, populations, and so many details about everything we were seeing, like a walking encyclopedia. Boni and David were exceptional guides. Their knowledge, cooperation, and initiative greatly enriched the safari experience. They were attentive to our needs and provided excellent customer care, ensuring that every aspect of the trip was enjoyable.
Thank you, Africa Safari Classics, once again for organizing such a fantastic safari. I look forward to recommending your services to others and hope to travel with you again in the future. I left a part of my heart in Africa.
Best regards,
Karen
Other Safaris & Tours20 – Offered by Africa Safari Classics
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10-Day Pure Honeymoon & Seychelles
$4,395 pp (USD)
Kenya & Seychelles: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Masai Mara NR, Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Mahé, Nairobi (City), Mahe Island (End)
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9-Day Unlimited Wildlife Experience
$3,575 to $3,625 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Aberdare NP, Samburu NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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5-Day Wildlife Footsteps Safari
$2,475 to $2,525 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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9-Day Classic Camping Expedition
$3,141 to $3,245 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo East NP, Taita Hills WS, Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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9-Day Big Five Adventure
$3,295 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo East NP, Taita Hills WS, Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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11-Day Best Wildlife Spots in Kenya
$4,285 to $4,345 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo West NP, Amboseli NP, Aberdare NP, Samburu NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
