Back of Africa Adventure ltd
Back of Africa Adventure
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) & KWS
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Rad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend
We had an amazing time on our Kenya safari with Back of Africa Adventure. The reservation process was seamless, Allan responded quickly to all our questions, helping us plan our trip. We chose a 7‑day safari, staying in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. All the lodges were very good, with spacious, clean rooms (tents), and great food and amenities; Sarova Mara Game Camp was our absolute favorite.
Alex, our guide and driver, made the entire experience exceptional. He is a highly skilled driver and very knowledgeable about wildlife and Kenyan history. He handled rough terrain effortlessly, bringing us close to lions, elephants, and many other wildlife. Throughout the trip, he was attentive to our every need and made sure we had the best possible experience.
A key part of the safari is the vehicle, and Alex’s powerful Toyota Land Cruiser made a huge difference. Its high clearance and powerful engine allowed him to navigate very rough terrain with ease, getting us close to the wildlife safely. We saw many older, smaller jeeps struggling - and even one that got stuck - so having the right vehicle is a major advantage.
In Amboseli, we went on a sunrise nature walk with a Maasai guide, which was an amazing highlight. We were able to get remarkably close to giraffes, gazelles, baboons, and even an elephant.
We absolutely loved our trip and highly recommend Back of Africa Adventure. A big thank‑you to Alex and Allan for giving us unforgettable memories.
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Email Alice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended
We booked a 5-day tour visiting Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli parks with Back of Africa Adventure and everything went perfectly. They were very helpful both in the organisation phase and during the trip and helped us create the perfect itinerary. The hotels we booked in the various parks were also beautiful. The guide, Ahmed, was very professional, friendly and tried to give us the best possible experience.
Highly recommended!!!
IT
Email Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days Safari
We booked a five-day safari in Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Amboseli, and our experience was fantastic. All the hotels were beautiful, and our guide, Ahmed, was professional, experienced, and attentive. Thanks to him, we saw so many animals up close, especially lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants.
The safari organization was also excellent, thanks to Allan's prompt responses, providing us with all the information and answering our questions. Highly recommended.
NL
Email Elizabeth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent. Highly recommended.
I could not recommend Back of Africa more highly. Allan at Back of Africa designed a bespoke 4-night private safari for my husband and I, visiting Tsavo East & West, Taita Hills and Amboseli, booking us into the lodges of our choice, and working within our budget. Allan's planning was excellent, and all his communication with us was clear and timely both before and during our time in the parks. Every moment was extraordinary, each lodge unique and perfect in its own way, and every day exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful.
What made the whole experience so perfect though was our luck in having Mr. Kombo as our driver and guide. Request him!!! We could not have asked for better. The level of service he provided was amazing - Friendly, organized, full of knowledge, highly experienced, fun and professional. We were blown away. Honestly, one of the best travel experiences of my life.
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Email Lucas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Awesome experience with Back of Africa. Allan and George were super helpful and we had a great time on our 5 day safari through Amboseli & Tsabo East/West. Thanks a lot! Can only recommend.
DE
Email Deniz Ceren Öz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was an unforgettable adventure with stunning nature and fascinating wildlife encounters!
Our experience with Back of Africa Adventure was absolutely fantastic! Communication was smooth and professional from the start—every question was answered promptly and thoroughly. The service was outstanding, with a friendly and well-organized team that went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable. The value for money was excellent, as the tour was perfectly planned with incredible experiences.
What impressed us the most was their reliability and dedication. The organizer was always available to help us with any questions, responding immediately. When we had an issue upon arrival at the airport, we called him privately, and he assisted us right away, which we truly appreciated.
The safari itself was breathtaking, with amazing wildlife sightings and stunning landscapes. Our driver was fantastic—he was extremely friendly, spoke excellent English, and put in great effort to find and show us as many animals as possible. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more special.
Everything was perfectly organized, and we felt well taken care of throughout the journey. We highly recommend Back of Africa Adventure to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari!
Email Lin | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and have good experience about safari
We had a fantastic, incredible, fun trip to Kenya - all the superlatives! We went to five camps and Allan planned the trip perfectly, particularly the order of our itinerary, The destinations and accommodations were great too. Our tour guide and drvier Hudson Obindi. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout the entire trip. every time he stoped at a very good position to help us to view animal more clean. We did saw the great migration as waves of wildebeest and zebras make their journey to crossed Mara river. We saw millions of Flamingos in BoGoria lake. Of cause many many animals like big five. We traveling in different landscapes, we went Hells Gate National park onto Lions Hill and also down the deep trenches there. we really satisfied for their operation and they are highly recommended.
Email John | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Allan was a complete joy to work with!
I started planning this trip in September of 2022 for 14 people. We customized the trip for the things we wanted to see. Allan and I probably sent close to 200 emails over the year of planning and he always responded within 24 hours. We had someone cancel a month before and he quickly assisted in the agreement refund policy and rearranged rooms. All of the accommodations exceeded our expectations. Our guides George and Obama were extremely professional, personable, very knowledgeable and we would definitely request them again. We spent the first 3 days in Nairobi - Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara - Amboseli - Tsavo West & East - Diani Beach to end with some R&R. We saw the big 5, went to a Masai Mara village, planned a bush dinner and a hippo breakfast. We drove to all the places except one were we took a flight from Masai Mara to Amboseli. The drives took us through the countryside of Kenya which we loved seeing. The drives could be long for some so maybe think of more smaller flights between parks but we loved seeing Kenya. The only thing I would change was adding a few more days to enjoy some more time at the beautiful lodges. The food and drinks at the lodges was excellent. This was truly a trip of a lifetime. Asante Sana Allan, George and Obama!
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Email Nancy Neog | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice and considerate
We had a great experience with Back of Africa Adventure tours. Our guide Mr. Hudson is a great guide and a lovely person. We had so much fun with him during the whole tour, starting from Amboseli until Masai. Hudson was very considerate of our needs and showed us the best things in all the reserves. We loved the whole experience with Back of Africa Adventures. Highly recommend to all wildlife enthusiasts
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Email Christoph | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We couldn't be more satisfied with everything
When we first requested an offer we didn't really know how long and which parks to visit. Allan was very helpful in offering us different options and length that would work for our family with 2 kids 8 & 11y. The communication was really well and I really appreciate Allans kind communication. Finally we ended up booking 5 days Nairobi to Amboselli, Tsavo West and East and ending in Diani Beach. We asked for a german speaking guide for our kids and opted for a Land Cruiser. We ended up with George as a driver and Thomas as the german speaking guide. Thomas spoke german really well and was very knowledgeable and if he didn't know anything he asked George which seems to have very in depth knowledge so we got a lot of insights in flora & fauna.
George is probably one of the best drivers you can get. When we went to the Rhino sanctuary and no Rhino showed up, he stayed overtime until all other cars except 3 left without seeing a Rhino. The ranger then however said our car could go up the lookout point for a few minutes to spot the Rhino with our binocular. The next day we were driving back to lodge when there were some lions close by with a lot of cars already there. He then again, waited until all other cars left and we could move closer and some more lions came passing right beside our car and we could see them close by.
We were lucky to see all the big 5 and so many more animals. We really enjoyed the different parks and vegetation inside the parks and had an awesome time. The 2 hour walking safari with a local ranger was a great experience as well, we learned a lot and the ranger was a really nice guy.
The lodges we had were good as well. The best food we had was at the Kiba Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Lodge was amazing as we could watch the animals (Elefants, Zebras, Water Bocks, Giraffs...) right from our dinner table. Aruba Ashnil was also ok. One thing to critizise would be that in Serena and Aruba they only had one big bed and a small bed in the room, which was too small for a adult and 2 kids. At Aruba we asked to add a fourth bed, which they did, but that should have been arranged right away.
It was a lifetime experience which we will never forget.