The Chalo Africa Inc Team
Chalo Africa
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & APTA
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $600 to $1,600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email LIU YI CHIANG | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Many responsive and well arranged
This is the second time I traveled to Africa with them. They ste professional and responsive to my requests and I am quite satisfied with their service provided.
Email Pallavi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Chalo Africa - Truly Above and Beyond
Planning this once-in-a-lifetime, multi-generational trip felt overwhelming at first but, Chalo Africa put me totally at ease and walked me through everything with patience and enthusiasm. Being a planner and a perfectionist, my standards for a tour operator were pretty high, and Chalo Africa not only met them but went above and beyond.
From the very first conversation with Sangeetha, it was clear we weren't just booking a holiday package. She took the time to genuinely understand what we were hoping for - the wildlife we dreamed of seeing, the pace we wanted, and the kind of experiences that would make this trip truly meaningful. The itinerary she crafted was seamless. From the moment we landed in Nairobi to our final sunrise in the Maasai Mara, every transfer, accommodation, and game drive was perfectly timed and beautifully chosen.
On the ground, everything ran like clockwork. The ground team handled all daily logistics in a thoroughly professional manner, and Malvika checked in with us regularly throughout the trip. Our driver and guide Ben was phenomenal - endlessly knowledgeable, and somehow always in exactly the right place at the right time. Accommodations were thoughtfully curated - each camp and lodge felt authentic to its setting, with staff who treated us like family. It was clear that Chalo Africa had built genuine, long-standing relationships with these properties over the years.
We came home with thousands of photos and even more stories. Kenya is magical - but having the right people behind your trip makes all the difference. We're already talking about returning to Africa, and there's only one operator we'd trust to plan it.
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Email Kushal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"For the ultimate Kenya experience with zero stress, this is the only tour operator you need.
I booked a Kenya trip for our family (including my 63-year-old mom and 6-year-old child), and it was the trip of a lifetime!
Here is why Chalo Africa was so fantastic:
Fabulous Hotels & Food: Every hotel was unique, and they went out of their way to provide amazing vegetarian food for us.
Comfort & Safety: Our safari vehicle was a brand-new Land Cruiser! Having a snack hamper in the car was a great touch, and we felt incredibly safe the entire trip.
Incredible Experiences: The wildlife was awesome. Doing the night safari in Ol Pejeta and the hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara was the icing on the cake!
🌟 Special Spotlight on Our Guide, Ben! 🌟
Ben was the absolute best part of our tour. He is incredibly knowledgeable and took wonderful care of our family. He constantly went the extra mile to make sure we saw as many different animals as possible. Thank you, Ben!
We will cherish these memories forever.
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Email Pinkie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful, believes in personalized attention to minute details and demands of group members with t
Many thanks to the Chalo Africa team for making dream come alive. The camps chosen by them were comfortable, scenically beautiful and made us feel more than welcome.ore variety of the local cuisine could be added or could replace the Indian menu.
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Email Rita | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient Detailed and Personalized
The trip to Tanzania with Chalo Africa ranks very high among the best I've ever had.
Thoughtfully selected camps. A neat itinerary. Safari rides and sightings you'd only seen on TV. Endless excitement. Thanks to the well chosen vehicles and their drivers and guides. Fascinating knowledge of wild animal behaviour.
Chalo Africa doesn't just provide you another well curated trip. It goes the extra mile to ensure your comfort and personal needs.
I'd had a misadventure some months prior resulting in an injured leg and had some serious misgivings!
I needn't have.
Thank you Chalo Africa team. You thought of everything! Even my hobbling slow leg!
Simply super
Had a fantastic time beautifully curated they were the best 👍 Smita and Malvika were hands on 😊 very personalized and attentive to every detail
Am glad u went with chalo Africa
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Email Vasan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our trip to Serengeti
This was our first visit to Africa and we went with ChaloAfrica more by chance than any planning. We decided we will add a couple of days at the start to see and experience Kilimanjaro was out of the planned itinerary but the team took great care in organizing that part of the tour. The places CA suggested were really great and it was a really memorable experience. The rest of the trip, everything had been detailed out to the last dot including sharing likely weather details!!! Recognizing my interest in Photography, a special Photography vehicle had also been placed at our disposal. I have not seen this level of detail worked out anywhere else. At every stage, Smita and Malavika were there to address all our queries and any concern we raised. It is probably the best trip I have made in the last several years. Our next trip to Africa - ChaloAfrica!!
Email Robin Schaefers | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari!
The folks at Chalo did a great job listening to our needs and presenting options for our 1st trip to Kenya. They led us to the exact right camps for us. We planned our own stay in Nairobi and they integrated it well with assistance in arriving and departing at the airport. The staff on the ground was exceptional. Thanks Chalo!
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Email Tian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent first safari experience
Tom and his team were great from the moment we started organising the trip, his recommendations on how to structure the trip and camps were on point! We had an excellent trip, it was very well organised and everything ran seamlessly from the moment we landed at the airport, having an airside on-arrival greet service was a very nice touch. The Chalo team is very helpful with setting up a pre-call and answering our questions before our trip and during our trip we could always reach out to them via WhatsApp as well. As recommended by Tom, we absolutely loved our experience and service at Alex Walker Serengeti. The camp's location was also great, with limited other camps on the Alex Walker side of the river, we were often the only few jeeps around! The highlight of our trip was our guides at each camp, all very knowledgeable, good humoured and friendly.
Email Kelly H | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chalo was amazing!
My husband and I started planning this trip over a year in advance with no idea at the time where we wanted to go and where we should stay. I found Chalo Africa while I was looking for potential agents to plan our adventure. We worked with Tom and Malvika who answered every question I had from safari itinerary to deciding on a resort in Zanzibar. They offered advice on international flights which we booked on our own, to all of my luggage and packing questions and which beach resort we would like to visa's and travel insurance. As the trip got closer we decided to add a short stay to the front of our tour before the official safari, a hot air balloon ride and changed our room type in Zanzibar which they were able to do without problem. Tom knows Tanzania very well and we were able to visit the National Park in Arusha and stay at a very new camp for our first couple of days. The trip itself went smoothly from our initial VIP greeting when we landed in Kilimanjaro to transportation when needed and then the safari which was amazing. The Chalo team had a WhatsApp call a couple of weeks before the trip and were there if needed as the safari progressed. We came home and have told all of our friends that it truly was a trip of a lifetime.
We would definitely recommend using them for any safari needs!