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Alex Simoneaux   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2019 Reviewed: Aug 2, 2019

Email Alex Simoneaux  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Obama: The Tour Guide That Made For the Best Safari Ever
5/5

Our guide, Obama, was hands down the best tour guide we could have possibly asked for. He was infinitely knowledgeable on everything you could possibly want to know when visiting these magical landscapes. He spent hours upon hours telling us the stories of the Maasai people, explaining the history of each location and Kenya in general, and detailing the behaviors and habits of every animal we would (and did) see on our safari. Aside from his wealth of knowledge, he was extraordinarily energetic, jovial, kind, and respectful of our wishes for the trip. He bent over backwards and jumped through hoops to make sure we could experience all that was possible. Obama is the kind of person that you'll become best friends with immediately and you know his passion is to provide you with the most unforgettable experience you could hope for.

jinyoung   –  
South Korea KR
Visited: August 2019 Reviewed: Aug 19, 2019

Email jinyoung  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A wonderful experience in Tanzania
5/5

I had a two-day tour of Ngorongoro, Tarangire in Tanzania.
It was originally scheduled for three days, but due to delays in flight departures, it arrived in Tanzania 24 hours later than expected. In addition, the baggage was lost.It was really the worst. I informed Alan about this situation, and he gave me feedback in real time. Alan's quick scheduling helped me finish the trip well.
And, because I lost my luggage, the guide helped me buy the things I needed before I started the safari tour.
Although the whole situation has shown the worst, I am very grateful to have completed the trip safely with the help of Allan.

And everyone! Go to Ngorongoro. I saw a family of lions hunting buffalo there. It was by far the best moment.
I wish you good luck, too.

Ashwin Kumar Nandakumar   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2019 Reviewed: Sep 25, 2019

Email Ashwin Kumar Nandakumar  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Brilliant organiser + knowledgable guides = Best Honeymoon
5/5

Allen is the best contact person one can have to plan an Africa Safari. He was available 24x7 for instant assistance. Unfortunately my flight got delayed and I missed my connecting flight to Nairobi. I was in contact with Allen even at 22:00, he was available, very patient and ensured the trip went smoothly in spite of missing out on the first day. Thanks to his planning we had absolutely no hiccups in our honeymoon and we had a trip that is worth remembering for a lifetime. Back of Africa tailor made our plan to suit out budget and the places we wanted to visit, we had lovely stays and were provided with good knowledgable guides who were very punctual. Overall we had a great experience and we highly recommend this company for your Safari.

Christine Botzky   –  
Tanzania TZ
Visited: February 2020 Reviewed: Feb 29, 2020

Email Christine Botzky  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Our Safari was just excellent.
5/5

My mother and me spent 5 days in the Tsavo west and east national park.
We were really lucky with Allen and our safari guide Obama.
He did not hesitated to share his knowledge about the wildlife and also told us many things about the local life.
He patiently guided us through the huge park. We felt really comfortable and happy on our journey together :)
The lodges were just amazing, everything was organized really well.
The only thing for what I would wish an improvement is the staff's behaviour in our last lodge (Ngulia lodge in the west park). The food was ok, compared to the other two lodges nothing special and the staff was not very kind.

But all in all we had an amazing time. Thank you Allen and especially thank you Obama for this unforgettable journey !

Jo M. Glasco   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Jul 31, 2022

Email Jo M. Glasco  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Had a good adventure with Back of Africa Adventure
5/5

Kudos to Allan and Back of Africa Adventure
They planned the six day Safari to Maasai Mari, Nakuru and Ambroseli with a beach vacation to Mombasa. Good experience, wonderful lodges and excellent driver, Elliott. He was very knowledgeable about the drive and the animals.

Line Kristin Dalåsen   –  
Norway NO
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Oct 10, 2022

Email Line Kristin Dalåsen  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing
5/5

The trip was breath taking. The service was excellent, food delicious, and you get a lot for your money especially if you travel witha group together. My driver went so far for my to see everything, and it felt like they enjoyed you having the best time. I recommend this to all my friends, and I will definitely be back, using Back to Africa Adventure.

Nicky Williams   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2016 Reviewed: Nov 10, 2016

Email Nicky Williams  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Always brilliant!
5/5

I have used this company for many safaris over many years, and have never been disappointed. Allan, who is the central guy for all communications is excellent and gives you different types of packages and prices. The attention to detail is excellent, as is the quality of the guide. Personable, very knowledgeable and excellent at spotting the wildlife! There are many companies out there but I will always recommend and use this company! Excellent value for money - you will not be disappointed!

Sandra Pagès   –  
Spain ES
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Mar 1, 2017

Email Sandra Pagès  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing experience!
5/5

We did a 4 days safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Back of Africa Adventure (Sandland tours in Tanzania). Allan, the manager is very competent. I talked with him and we arranged everything before the safari. During the safari everything was perfect; the guide (Estommy) was very friendly and very knowledable about the wildlife! We saw the big 5 and a lot of animals more!! It was amazing. The acommodation was perfect, above all the Katikati tented camp in Serengeti!Definetly, one of the best experiences in my life.

Madeline   –  
Denmark DK
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Apr 27, 2017

Email Madeline  |  under20 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great Experience!
4/5

We went on the 6-day tour of Northern Tanzania, which was incredible! Back of Africa had everything sorted out and were a great help in the booking-process. The only thing I would recommend is taking a shorter trip than 6 days as it is a long safari, but especially Serengeti and Ngorongoro were amazing and probably the most beautiful places I have ever visited! If I had to do it again I would definitely recommend the camping safari with Back of Africa as you really get to experience the nature up close, but 3-4 days is enough!

Irina   –  
Romania RO
Visited: June 2017 Reviewed: Jun 25, 2017

Email Irina  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful 5 days safari in Tanzania, professional and knowledgeable staff, good food&accommodation!
5/5

They went above and beyond to make the safari trip unforgettable experience. Allan was really quick to respond, at any hour, giving us important tips and support on how to get to the safari starting point from Kampala in Uganda to Arusha in Tanzania. They made us feel welcomed in both their offices in Nairobi, through Allan and Arusha, through Abraham, who was also helpful in organizing an extra day for us in the safari. As for the safari itself, we had Max as guide and Yusuf as chef. Max was really knowledgeable about all the places we visited, animals, people, local culture. As we were particularly interested in the Maasai way of living, he was more than pleased to give us extra information about them. He knew a lot about the savanna flora and fauna, and we especially liked the peculiar details specific to each animal, never a dull moment on the trip. Max made all efforts to be sure we'll see the Big 5, and we encountered them all, many times. As for Yusuf, he cooked delicious food, in the morning, for lunch and dinner. We especially liked the three course dinner, it was every time different, and the pancakes for breakfast. They both made a good team and they even organized a surprise for one of us who had his birthday during the safari trip, a moment to remember! All that, plus reliable car, good accommodation, as they provided all that was initially promised and even more, made an excellent safari trip. We want to also thank them for being flexible in setting up the schedule for the safari trip, especially for the last day, when we needed to be at the airport at a specific time. Will definitely recommend them!

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