Classic Journeys Africa
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $280 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dhaval Patel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
delivered on every promise
Classic Journeys is the company to use for your East African safari. Best value for the money, exceptional service, prompt communication. Highly recommended.
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Email Bart-Jan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very responsive and responsible
This was our second trip we booked through Classic Journeys and again they did not dissapoint.
Excellent pre-trip/ planning info.
Excellent suggestions for lodges (very kid-friendly).
And superb guide.
We're already looking forward to booking our next trip!
Email Anne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Picking a company from the internet is tricky.luckily Classic journeys are Efficient and effective
Having lived in East Africa when we did our own independent safaris I was concerned that going on organised one would be a let down. It was not. Definitely the best holiday ever.
Our party was arriving from two different destinations both of which were efficiently met and taken to our first hotel.
The next day Good Luck met us and told us the program. There were one or two items which we were not happy with but he Phoned the office and the tour Was rearranged very quickly. I was impressed.
At every stage Good Luck was sensitive to our particular desires even when they weren’t particularly addressed to him.
At one point I just remarked to the others I didn’t like being with all the other vehicles.
Good luck must’ve heard and he took us off the beaten track to watch a leopard in a tree. We were the only people there.
We were interest In the birds But not very knowledgeable.
Good Luck was well prepared with a very good bird book , better than ours, And some excellent binoculars which he would lend us. I think we all expanded our knowledge.
The rains had been late so some of the tracks were very muddy but I had complete trust in Good Luck’s driving skills to get us through. All part of the adventure.
The company had chosen the hotels well . I wish we could have stayed longer in the tents in the Serengeti. That was my favourite place.
If we are ever able to go back I will certainly go with classic tours and specifically ask for Good Luck to be our guide.
Email Caroline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime trip of my dreams
This trip has been something we had spoken about as a family for a long time. We searched so many different tour providers and finally decided on Classic Journeys.
From the moment we landed and met Goodluck our guide I knew we had made the right decision.
The tour surpassed all our expectations. Goodluck’s knowledge of all the areas and wildlife was incredible. I love birds and he had amazing knowledge, knew where to stop and lent me his book!
I am lucky enough to have been to the Kruger and I can say without doubt that the Serengeti tour is much better in every way!
This tour is incredible value for money and the places we stayed were utterly charming.
Booking was easy and communication from initial Enquiry was great.
Goodluck for us was really the standout of the trip as I know that a guide really does make or break your experience.
In all this crazy pandemic the thought of getting back for my next trip always puts a smile on my face.
10/10
Email Christian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible! Good Luck, our guide made the trip.
The trip was amazing. Going into the Ngorongoro creator felt like seeing the garden of Eden.
I was so impressed with all of the places we stayed. The camp site in the centre of the Serengeti was breath taking, being that close to nature was perfect.
Good Luck, our guide, was just wonderful. He knew all of the parks inside out, and seemed to be able know where the animals would be instinct. We saw the big five easily, including a cheater in a tree when we were totally alone. He also managed to find us some really specific birds! Can not recommend him enough, definitely a high point of the trip.
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Email Jacquelyn | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Classic Journeys was professional, reliable and knowledgeable, with wonderful guides.
In a pandemic, so many things could go wrong—but nothing did! If Classic Journeys said we’d get a PCR test result in four hours, Classic Journeys did just that. Our guides consistently showed up on time, even when rendezvousing at the Kenyan border. Lots of work was obviously going on in the background to make the trip feel this seamless. Our two guides (Good Luck in Tanzania and Moses in Kenya) made our safari feel (in a good way) like a college-credit course. Every question was answered with a depth of knowledge that can only come from vast experience and dedication to the environments these guides work in and serve. They patiently answered our questions about the parks, animals, politics and even about their own lives. They are expert in the art of spotting a leopard or a rhino (among the rarer examples of wildlife) in the landscape. The choice of lodging was perfect. Kati Kati in the Serengeti was the most down-to-earth setting but the service was fantastic and it was a privilege to be housed in the park itself, where one night we heard a lion exploring outside our fortified tent. The manager, Job, worked so hard to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. At night, travelers gathered around his “African TV” (a bonfire) to talk about the highlights of their day. We met folks from Portugal, the US, and Spain. The group of young men who live at the camp during the tourist season worked non-stop to walk us to our tent, get our showers ready with solar-heated water, turn down our beds, and simply to entertain us with stories and information (I’m talking to you, Honest!). In the Zebra Plains lodge at Amboseli Park in Kenya, a staff member named Moses offered to walk us around the brush surrounding the lodge, which abuts his village. He showed up in his traditional Maasai clothing and for the next hour identified animal footprints, skat, and plants, while watching carefully for wildlife. We were well fed by all lodges and camps, including with robust packed lunches when we were out for the entire day. The Lake Manyara Safari Lodge quickly adjusted its dinner option when I made a special request. The staff at all lodges and camps is exceedingly professional (many of whom we learned are earning college degrees in hospitality).
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Email Adam N | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect trip!
Classic Journeys put together an absolutely amazing experience for us. Elvis was just terrific to work with. He promptly responded to all questions and helped us navigate through all the confusing travel requirements (visas, Covid tests, etc). He customized our tour to give us exactly what we wanted.
Every detail was perfectly executed. Our driver Chris was waiting for us as soon as we landed in a clean vehicle. He took us straight to a great hotel and picked us up again the next morning promptly. All our accommodations were terrific, the food was great, the sites were amazing.
Our safari guide Sameer was perfect! Super knowledgeable about every plant and animal, history, geography, geology, etc. Every game drive was fun, informative and unforgettable.
I can’t recommend this company highly enough. They will nail every detail in creating the perfect trip for you. Thank you Classic Journeys!
Excellent Tour Operator!
We booked Classic Journeys for our Safari in Kenya, and we were celebrsting my Bday and Wedding Anniversary.
They prepared a cake in two of the lodges we stayed.
Moses was GREAT! He explained everything as we went through the Safari. He even took us for our PCR test before heading back to Nairobi to our next flight. Chris was also great.
You can feel safe and comfortable with them and will have a great time.
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Email Dawn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing company, first rate all the way.
This company is amazing. Not only do you get great value for your money they go above and beyond to make sure you have the trip of a life time. I can't say enough about Classic Journeys Africa. The great customer service starts as soon as you land and continues all the way until they drop you off to say good bye to Africa. This company makes sure you have a wonderful time from the places you stay, the food you eat and the over all experience. Anyone who's never been to Kenya or Tanzania needs to book a trip with Classic. I will definitely be going back and using them again. Thank you Classic Journeys for making my dreams a reality.
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Email Naomi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service from beginning to end
Classic Journeys were extremely helpful and accommodating to all of our requirements, right down to arranging the COVID test for the return flight home making the whole trip of a lifetime possible. Meeting us from the airport and arranging for us to stay in some of the best accommodation in the Masai Mara. Loyk camp was INCREDIBLE with wild animals roaming the grounds. It was an unbelievable experience and that is all down to the excellent service from the Classic Journeys Team. Sameer our driver was fantastic and with his help and expertise we managed to spot the big 5 as well as rare opportunities to see young cheetah and rhino cubs! Unforgettable trip and I was so impressed by the whole service. Thank you Classic Journeys