Baboon Budget Safaris Team
Baboon Budget Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- KATO, KTB & Ministry Of Tourism
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Amira | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
We were really glad choosing Baboon Safari because we could fully enjoy the safari trip. We booked the 2 day package Amboseli and it was better than expected. The Nyati camp was really clean and we liked the food, as well as the whole team there. Especially our tour guide and driver Daniel has a lot of experience, sense of humour and he respected all our wished and needs. The service, pick up and drop off was always on time, booking the trip was super easy and i could always be in touch with the Manager of the team in case I have any questions. The next day I decided to book another short safari at the National Park of Nairobi. Also here the service was great! I can totally recommend you the agency.
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Email Selim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
Overall it was a great experience especially our Driver and Guide called Daniel was very experienced and did a great job!
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Email Beatriz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely professional, good communication, punctual, we highly recommend!
My boyfriend and I went with Baboon Safari on the recommendation of some friends of ours, as they had already done the programme with them and really enjoyed it - our experience was identical: they always arrived on time, kept in constant contact with us via WhatsApp and answered all our questions. We had only booked a 3-day safari, but we regretted not staying longer, because it was completely worth it! This experience was only possible thanks to our fantastic guide, Boni (the younger one): extremely professional, careful, and knowledgeable about the terrain and wildlife, we highly recommend him! For financial reasons, we chose the budget option and it was very peaceful. This option only has two drawbacks: 1 - sometimes we ran out of water and electricity (but Baboon quickly found a solution) and 2 - the food was quite repetitive and limited in choice. Overall, we really enjoyed it and hope to repeat it soon.
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Email Mr. Shah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, punctual & responsive
The entire tour was handled with utmost professionalism & punctuality. The rates as offered were significantly economical than other tour operators, but need not worry, the operator is legit & the experience is at par. They also offer customisation, so highly recommend doing 1 group & 1 private safari. Overall, my association (although I was sceptical at first) with them has been amazing & the team has been really responsive to any queries / questions / help that one may have or require.
Masai Mara Experience 100/10 - extra marks because we not only saw big 5, but could also watch the Chettah hunt its prey live & devour it, all thanks to the safari driver.
Lake Naivasha 9/10
Lake Nakuru 10/10
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Email Asharaf | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Good
Thank you Baboon Budget Safari team, our dreams of experiencing Masaimara and Ambisoley have been fulfilled, it was a wonderful experience, we thank our crews Peter and Dennis we spent 6 days with them. Thank you Ms Jamimah. Meet you again.
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Email Chen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unreliable trip with a severe overload of passengers in the vehicle
First of all, I need to clarify that the scenery I saw during this trip to Kenya was very beautiful. However, the services provided by travel agencies are extremely unreliable. The travel agency originally said there would be no more than six passengers on the bus, but they ended up arranging seven adults and two children. This family of Indian tourists with children was extremely noisy and almost treated the bus as their own private car, which was very impolite! The travel agency doesn't seem to consider children as "human beings". The children sat on adults throughout the journey or were crying and fussing. They didn't have their own seats.
I think that when travel agencies encounter such passengers, they should allocate personnel based on the number of people. Are children no longer human beings? Don't children need seats? Why let this extra child affect others' travel experience? We can only squeeze in the middle of the last row, which is ten times more dangerous and crowded!
Besides, the tour guide and driver on the bus are not fixed. When your itinerary changes compared to others, you will be "sold" to another tour guide, and you don't know at what time the next tour guide will come to pick you up the next day. This is a very nerding thing. Moreover, once you have paid, the travel agency will not reply to any of your messages.
All in all, the irresponsible behavior of the travel agency made me dissatisfied with this trip. Overloading of personnel not only leads to a noisy environment inside the vehicle but also poses a threat to personal safety. I'm really speechless.
Reply from Baboon Budget Safaris
Posted on Oct 14, 2025Dear Chen
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your honest comments and are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.First and foremost, we are glad that you enjoyed the beauty and scenery of Kenya — it is indeed a special destination, and we’re pleased that part of your journey left a positive impression.Regarding your concerns about the number of passengers and the situation with the children onboard, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and discomfort this caused. Our shared group tours are designed to accommodate a maximum of seven passengers per vehicle. Every traveler — including children — should have a proper seat, in this case the children were toddlers and the parents had communicated that they would sit on their lap.We accomodated their humble request ,which turned out to not favour the group.
We also acknowledge your comments about the changes in guides and communication. During group safaris, itinerary adjustments sometimes require coordination between different guides and vehicles. We apologize if this process felt confusing or unorganized and for any delays in responding to your messages after payment.
Please be assured that your feedback has been shared with our operations and customer service teams so that such incidents do not happen again. We truly value every guest’s comfort, safety, and satisfaction, and your experience will help us improve our service delivery.
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Email Manikandan Manickam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
“Perfect Safari – Seamless Planning & Exceptional Guiding!”
We had the most amazing safari in Maasai Mara and Amboseli for 6 days with Baboon Budget Safaris. The team, especially Ms. Jemima and Ms. Elsenbrown, were wonderful from the start — responsive, patient, and caring in every detail of planning.
Our guide Mr. Anthony was the heart of our experience. With his keen eye, deep understanding of wildlife, and outstanding driving skills, we enjoyed incredible sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and many more. His timing and knowledge of routes made each game drive special.
Beyond his skills, Anthony’s friendly nature, sense of humor, and genuine care made the safari unforgettable. By the end, he felt like brother.
We highly recommend Baboon Budget Safaris for anyone looking for a professional, personal, and truly memorable safari experience.
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Email Alessandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
6-Day Budget Safari: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli
Overall, it was a very good experience. Patrick, our first guide, was amazing and very experienced, and Jemimah was supportive and responsive to every enquiry.
You’ll be joining different groups and guides depending on your itinerary. Keep in mind that some time may be spent waiting for others or dropping people off at specific locations.
It’s better and more convenient to pay for the tour in cash (USD). After that, you won’t need much cash for the rest of the trip, just enough for tips for the guide/driver, as well as small extras like water, snacks, or souvenirs
Accommodation and meals are basic but perfectly fine.
We stopped at Lake Naivasha (an extra $40 – $20 for the boat ride and $20 for the park walk), but personally, I didn’t find it really worth it.
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Email Maaran | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable and adventurous safari given by impeccable professionals
We have taken a right decision to book our wildlife safari trip with Baboon Budget Safari for Maasai Mara and Amboseli. Heartfelt thanks to the team "Jemimah" and "Elsen Brown" for their impeccable professionalism and dedication for arranging us a lifetime memorable wildlife safari. They understand your needs, budget concerns and thoughtfully arranged the trip plan ensuring a seamless and comfortable adventure.
A wholehearted thanks to our guide "Brother Anthony" for giving us a thrilling and action-packed adventures game drive with his immense knowledge of wildlife behavior, animal spotting and an exceptional off-roading driving skills. He ensured that we enjoy the moments to the fullest, at times he pushed to mamximum limit to sight wild predators at the closest possible. Please look for his availability if you are planning your wildlife safari.
Overall Baboon Budget Safari gave us a lifetime memorable trip and ensured that every penny spent was worth it.
If you're seeking an authentic, exhilarating, and well-organized wildlife experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Baboon Budget Safari as your travel partner/guide. They truly know how to turn a trip into an unforgettable adventure!
Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that the trip to maasai mara is not about convenience, its all about thrill, chase, adventure and experience which demands a co-operation, patience and flexibility. Prepare yourself to experience every moments throughtout the game drive for a adventurous trip. It is recommended to opt for minimum of 2 full days of game drive to maximize the probability of a spotting the Big 5 of Maasai Mara as we are in their natural habitat which is widespread for hundreds of miles across a hard and difficult terrain.
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Email Jean | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and quite responsive！
Thanks very much for our agent Jemimah, we booked a 11 days safari from Kenya to Tanzania on a affordable price, actually we’ve compared with other agencies, they very competitive price, and surprisingly it turned out a very good experience. Jemimah helped us customising our trip as we requested a specific hotel and made some changes to the itineraries accordingly. She also helped us dealing with it within minutes when there was unexpected issues with our Tanzania accommodation, which ensured a smooth journey. We are grateful for the quick response and will definitely recommend to our friends in the future!
