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Big Five Voyage
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Member Of:
- TATO, USTOA & AIATA
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Laurence | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Budget Travel Option
My parents and I were in Arusha looking for a cheap 2-day safari option to Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater. We couldn't afford expensive packages, so a hostel connected us to James from Big Five Voyage. When we heard about the $300 pricetag each for a two day adventure we were excited, yes, but skeptical. Other trips of this sort could be well over double the price but we gave it a try. Are we glad we did! We booked the day before we left and our time with Big Five Voyage surpassed our expectations by a long shot. The communication was great throughout the process, and James even offered to refund our whole trip when a few hours after paying I called saying my dad was sick. What a good guy! He didn't have to offer the full refund but was very understanding. We're glad my dad recovered in time to go, of course. We enjoyed the safari vehicle, old but in good condition (we were expecting a clunky van), the plentiful home-cooked meals (we were expecting dry sandwiches but enjoyed feasts instead), and the good company. We were also expecting to be squished in a vehicle, but had a private one to ourselves on the first day since others cancelled. Bonus! The campsite was basic, but had nice showers with a good view. Plus, the tent even had a cot and a small mattress, when we were expecting a sleeping bag on the ground. There was a short acrobatic show after dinner where one guy balanced another guy on his head, no hands, which impressed us. Dinner conversation was fun because we met travelers from all over. The next day we saw lots and lots and lots of animals, and made good friends with the two others who joined our vehicle. The $300 really included everything, from water, food, and tent (minus the tip, of course). If you're a budget traveler, this travel company is for you.
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Email Antonio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very cool
Everything was as we talked previously by wassap. They picked up us at the airport and drop the last day. No complaints we enjoyed much. Saw a lot of animals.
Email Semvua | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They made my dream become true i can't hesitat to recomemd them ***** hight experince with Tanzani
I did the safari with my wife we booked with big five Everthing was lovely than i expected communications was very good from the first day up to last minites i have never regret to choose this tour agence the are very kind and lovely the tour was genial
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Email Marais | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amaizing trip with big five !
I went on a safari with my lover last September. I highly recommend Big Five Trip. Team very great , organization too.
We returned from this trip with full stars in the eyes !!!
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Email Alexandra and Vladimir | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience and service within 3-days trip
We'd like to thank Amon for organization of our short-time safari. It was really full of emotions and based on good service. We booked 3-days trip to Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Amon met us in Arusha airport and forwarded to the guide Abdul (very intelligent and competent, safe driver and nature addicted). Accomodation was in a camp on the territory of guest-house (lodge) and it helped to save some money. Food is good! But the most important issue is a new style of thinking which comes to you after such experience: our Earth is so beautiful, let's keep it for the next generations! Sometimes tears appeared when wild animals had arisen on our way: lions, giraffes, hogs etc. This is absolutely must do in your life at least once.
Thank you very much BIG FIVE for this beuutiful fairytale, your service and attitude! Take care!
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Email Kaisla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience that I can truly recommend
I did a 5-day budget safari, a day trip to Arusha national park and a Arusha city tour with these guys. I got to see the big 5 and lots and lots of other animals in their natural habitat, which is something I will always remember. Organizing everything was super easy by Whatsapp and everything went pretty much as agreed. The driver/guide on the 5-day safari was professional (Thank you Ayub!) and the food was super good (Thank you Samuel!). The staff was helpful and I felt good and safe the whole time. Arusha NP day trip with guide Steve was a great experience too, as well as getting to know Arusha city by foot with guide John. Thank you guys!
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Email Peter and Eva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Big5 voyage
The Safari details were agreed before our arrival via e-mail and whatsup. Amon came to us to the hotel the day before and we paid the safari at his office.
The next morning he came on the agreed time and we left to Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Our driver, Steve was amazing he had a lot of knowledge about the animals. He wanted to give us the best experience and he did!
The chef, James, provided us excellent food and shared a lot of insights about Tanzania’s culture.
The company and the guys made our Safari trip unbelievable!
Thank you for them!
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Email Mareike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with very nice and warm Tour guides
The Safari with Big 5 is a very good organized trip for people who do not want to organize much on their own. You get the full service of transfer to Arusha, hotel transfer and are taken for Safari. Even if you want to see something of Arusha in the evening, eat local food or go to local parties, the tour guides care for you so much and always make you feel welcome. I was very happy with organizing with Big 5.
The safari is great and I saw your wonderful Tanzanian nature, so I really got addicted to it. I totally recommend the booking with that company!
Email Robert | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply Class! These guys know 1st Class service
It was my 1st safari and genuinely had no idea what to expect when we booked one of the cheaper alternatives which claimed to provide ‘budget’ service. We honestly would have paid double the amount it was that impressive from start to finish. Right from picking us up from our hostel to dropping us off at the next, these guys were simply awesome! Steve was a truly 1st class ranger and made our group so comfortable, making the experience so special! Matthew’s cooking was amazing, well thought out and incredibly fulfilling! Genuinely cant fault the service of these guys at all and if we’re ever back in Tanzania, we’re coming back!
Email Andrea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience! Amazing guides and sensational food. 5* treatment!
When me and the boyfriend signed up for the 3 day safari our expectations were low, as we were on a budget but desperately wanted to go to the Serengeti. We were lucky to find Big Five Voyage but didn’t expect much for the price and signing up to budget camping but, man we’re we wrong! Our expectations were completely blown away by the 5* treatment and quality of the tour. Steve our ranger was so friendly, he went above and beyond on our game drives. Matthew the cook made the most incredible dishes, in fact the food he cooked was the best food me and my boyfriend experienced in our whole 2 week trip around Tanzania!. I honestly can’t recommend enough. Don’t be scared of the camping and budgeting it up with these guys because they honestly make it the best experience and you won’t regret it. If I had more money and could do it all again, I’d still go with these guys and wouldn’t change a thing!. Thank you Big Five Voyage, Steve and Matt for the most unforgettable experience!
