Baboon Budget Safaris Team
Baboon Budget Safaris
- Office 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)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Yenlu Lin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari
We were so lucky to find out Baboon safari here. Mr. Dennis did great job to arrange our trip. Great communication before we arrive Nairobi. Our guide and driver, Mr. Dugan, was really nice and experienced. We saw big 5 and many other animals. Our trip is budgeted, but the camp was not too bad. Wee met lots of friends there. One thing I have to say was that my friend forgot her wallet at the hotel, and they help to find it without any valued missing, and even bring it to our next camp for us. We were really satisfied with their service and enjoyed the trip, will definitely choose them if we come to Africa.
Email Vu Hien | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Safari with Baboon safari
I went to Mara for safari for 3 times, all with group and budget camp, and only this time with Charles (organizer) and Patrick (experienced driver), which made that trip was the best. We got big five, and many lions, cheetah. We were supposed to be in Naivasha on the way back, but seemed they forgot, after few minutes, they already arranged. Another driver came from Nairobi to pick us at transit place.
Email Ralph | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value, fantastic experience
We had a 2 night 3 day safari in the Mara which we thoroughly enjoyed. The staff were attentive and friendly and the package was outstanding value for what was included. Accommodation is simple but it makes the experience more authentic!
HK
Email Chan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
This is our first safari experience. We were a bit lost and did and a lot of researches! Eventually we chose to go with Baboon since Dennis was very responsive when we inquired about the tours.
We went for a 6 days budget tour that includes Maasai Mara, Lake Nukuru and Amboseli. Visit to Maasai Village and Lake Naivasha was optional.
We saw Big4 and a lot of other animals in Maasai Mara, our guide Sammy has excellent eyes for animals and told us a lot of fun facts about the animals. April is a good time for spotting a lot of new born babies, baby lions and elephants are absolutely cute. In Lake Naivasha you can see many birds and hippos but I think it's optional. In Lake Nakuru we found rhino finally but there are not much else to see. Amboseli there are not as many animals as Maasai Mara but they all peacefully stay together on the grass field (it's like a heaven there) which was a very different experience from Maasai Mara. If you like elephants, definitely go to Amboseli because there are hundreds of them!
Accomodation was basic but we had everything we needed. There are only a few hours of electricity in Minti Eco camp but everyone had their electronics well charged. You need to turn water on for about 10 mins for warm water but water is so scarce in Africa so a lot of people just had cold shower. Food was great. City Max hotel was excellent with hot shower, excellent food and very friendly staff. Kimana Camp has a stunning view towards the Mt. Kilimanjaro which was fantastic.
It will be a long drive between the places so be prepared. Or we might also suggest to do 3 days Maasai Mara tour first, and if you think it's not enough, you can join separate tours for Amboseli since they are not really in the same area. Also Maasai Village is definitely an excellent experience but they try to sell you jewelry 10 times of the price they should be. Feel free to say no and buy them at the market directly if you want.
All in all we think it's been a fantastic safari experience for us. Thanks Sammy and Dennis! Would definitely come back again!
US
Email Pumba | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Good Value
Very good value, although I think your experience is almost entirely linked to your driver. We had a good one and had an excellent time.
Trip of a lifetime thanks to Baboon budget safaris
We had an amazing trip to Kenya with the highlight being the 6 day safari masai mara/nakuru/amboselli
Highly recommended.
We saw absolutely all the animals!!
Dennis was very good and communicating details, and always answering questions.
Our driver Zack was unbelievable and gave us very good service
TR
Email Kutay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful and Well organized
We have made a tour in Kenya and Tanzania, Dennis and our guides were all very helpful. And our transportation between countries are well organized. I recommend
SD
Email Whitney | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great price, friendly people, awesome animals
Dennis was great help beforehand and was quick to answer all my questions. The accomodations are basic, but clean. The food is decent, but I would recommend bringing snacks in case you get hungry during the day or do not like an option one night. Most importantly, however, the animals are SO great. The drivers know where to go and get you so close. Overall, I had a great trip and would recommend Baboon Budget Safari to anyone! I traveled alone and felt safe and comfortable the entire time.
PT
Email Ana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good price quality relation
We really enjoyed our safaris in Kenya,
Dennis was super helpful specially prior to our arrival, organizing everything.
We did Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli, to be fair honest, for me, 6 days of safari was too much, if it would be now I would have skipped one of the parks and visited the sea coast! But that has to do with my personal will.
Overall everything was great! We totally recommend!
DE
Email Werner from Germany | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good value for the money
My tour was 6 days Massai Mara-Nakura-Amboseli.
Communication by email before the trip was prompt and reliable with Dennis. All arrangements and promises fulfilled. Reliable and easy going. Good vans, good camp accomodations, good hotel, good food.
I was 4 days (MM&Nakura) with Robinson and 2 days (Amboseli) with Stanley. Both were safe drivers, knowledgeable, experienced guides and caretakers. Both took care in a reliable manner to make my onward connections work. I would recommend both for other tours. Stanley with our small group at this trip leg (3 guests) was especially gentle and friendly.
Definetely I would book again with Bamboon
P.S.: If you go for a optional boat tour on lake Naivasha insist on a boat from the public beach 100 KSH/person instead of 3,000 KSH/person at the safari-tour-compound next (but you cannot walk over directly, because of little lagoon between)