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
Email John Stribling | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Charles from Classic Journeys was very quick to respond and the safari itself was brilliant
We found the safari very enjoyable and the overall trip extremely good. Our communication with Charles at Classic Journeys was always prompt and informative and the Safari itself was beyond expectations. Our guide and driver Hassan was brilliant, always on time and very informative about the many different animals we saw and the area in which we were travelling. Having a good guide and driver made the trip that much better.
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Email LISA | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
Moses and Johnson were excellent tour guides. They were knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and friendly.
Awe-Inspiring
We couldn’t have been more pleased with the parks We went to, the animals we saw, the lodging, the food, and most of all with Sameer, our guide. He is so knowledgeable about the wildlife, the land, and the culture. You can certainly tell that he loves his country, and he loves sharing it with others. This trip went far beyond my expectations. We were very pleased with the price as well.
Email Robert | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, outstanding guide/driver
Classic Journeys exceeded expectations. Our driver/guide, Hasan, made the difference between a good experience and a great experience. Knowledge, informative, and interesting. Remarkably good at spotting animals.
Our lodges were all inside the parks, and consistently of a good standard or higher.
Recommended
CA
Email Anthony Thériault | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was phenomenal ! Hakuna matata
The tour was fantastic. We see a LOT of animals, truck was always clean and now let’s talk about the most important person in our trip. The guide ! DAVID was more than a guide. He was our historian, our mechanic, our helper, our protector and he was the reason why we will give a note of 11/10 to classic journeys. All Buisness have truck and go in the same parc or reserve but you cannot choose your guide at the first time. Please ask to have David if you travel with classic journeys you’ll not be disappointed. Thanks again David and see you in January
CA
Email Pierre and Diane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsable and devoted to have a succesfull safari with David Wallfu!
Always on Time , he knows about animals , people of the region and where to go on the land to see the animals! You wont be desappointed with David Wallfu!
BE
Email Wendy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent, professional service & ethical company
Excellent service from Classic Journeys! Despite being end of the high season, we still saw plenty. Ruth listened to our needs and make great recommendations to fit in with our wishes and time constraints. Only wish we had a day longer to see more but we had a great time in the Masaai Mara. Everything on our itinerary was as promised. It can be 'risky' paying everything in advance but CJ is a trustworthy organisation. Ruth was in contact via whatsapp and quickly responded to any questions while planning our itinerary. We were met at the airport on arrival and transferred to Wilson airport for our connecting flight. The guide, Lawrence was waiting for our plane and within minutes of leaving the airport we had already spotted some of the Big 5. Lawrence was a courteous and excellent guide and a skilled driver. He was professional at all times and we felt comfortable especially on the drive back to Nairobi when the roads were busy.
Sadly we saw some very bad behaviour from other drivers in The Masaai Mara which was having a negative impact on the animals especially a leopard and a cheetah family trying to hunt. We witnessed vehicles going off road between lionesses and their cubs putting the cubs at risk of being hit by a vehicle. We saw a car damaging bushes in a thicket so the gawking tourist could get a closeup photo of a lion resting. The impact on the wildlife by irresponsible drivers and their guests is very concerning. We were very relieved to see that Lawrence was equally as appalled at the undisciplined behaviour! We felt comfortable that we had chosen a responsible and ethical tour operator who respected the wildlife and their environment.
CL
Email Francisco Hill | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
A very good service, the guide and chofer was very good people and had a great experience. I recomiend 100%
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Email Bill Hylwa | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!
The trip was amazing! Our group was led by Ted Schiffman (a professional photographer from Vermont) who has been on some 48 plus safaris. He keeps us informed from the very beginning of signing up. Both him and his wife were on the safari. Having been on so many safaris he was very familiar with all the staff in all the locations. We stayed in hotels for the whole trip with three meals a day. The accommodations were very clean. The meals were buffet with plenty of variation so that made it nice. We were met at the airport by Ted and the drivers for the first two safari locations. The drivers were well trained and had to spend 2 years in training. Every safari location was unique and had plenty of wild animals.
It was a trip of a Life Time. I highly recommend you go in a safari offered by Classic Journets in English.
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Email Rick Meier | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ted did a Fabulous job
The overall tour exceeded our expectations. We had a fabulous time, the lodgings were great, the food was great, our travel companions were warm and wonderful. If I had to point to a negative, it would be the flights there and back. They were smooth and uneventful, but long. KenyaAirways did a fine job, provided lots of entertainment choices, and served 3 meals and beverages. Good flight experiences, just long.