Our driver guide on safari
Boundless Africa Journeys
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- Eco Tourism Kenya, Kenya Wildlife Service & ITAP
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Recommended
Annette and Boundless Africa came recommended to me by a friend. I entrusted my first safari experience, the pre-payment model where 2/3rd of the payment is made before arrival to Annette and her team. They did not disappoint. We had a fabulous trip from arrival, to transportation across 4 reserves across different parts of Kenya and of course, the game drives at the parks. Our guide, travel companion, driver, George Ochieng did a fantastic job and made our trip very memorable. He is very knowledgable across the parks, his knowledge of wildlife, the habitats, hs empathy in understanding the individual interests of all 4 members of our family. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a great experience. Annette was a great advisor - I am quite involved and hands-on in the planning. She was patient with me on planning out the trip. The 4 by 4 Land Cruiser with the pop-up roof was the right vehicle for the dirt roads closer and inside the parks. But it was comfortable in the Kenya highways leading up to the parks. I was happy with our selection of the 4 parks even it meant driving to 3 different parts of the country. For those who don't want to drive and can be happy with covering some or most of th animals, you can skip one or two parks. Annette can guide you! Be prepared for the dirt roads when you get closer to the parks. Be prepared for the dust in Amboseli - it is a magical place and we would still do it again. In the end, the Kenya safari experience is very special - I haven't experienced anything like it and we are well traveled. I really liked Annette's approach of the airport transfers and for meeting us herself in Nairobi two times. We felt well taken care of and well organized. Annette and her team are highly recommended!
CA
Email Ed & Marcia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
We had a great 7 day Big Game safari with Boundless Africa Journeys. Our rep Annette was extremely organized and thorough with our itinerary. Upon our arrival in Nairobi she was also most kind and helpful with a half day short notice tour ahead of our safari start. This is where we met Enock, our guide. He is the guide extraordinare, punctual, organized, knowledgeable with excellent driving skills. We completed seeing both the Big Five and the Samburu Special Five with credit to Enock . Top marks to BAJ for this trip of a lifetime ! Highly recommend!
DE
Email Manfred + Birgit | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect organisation, Perfect Driver, Perfect Hotel Selection - as good as it gets :-)
From first contact and offer, payment procedure, timings, quality of service, recommendations, friendlyness - it was perfect form the start till the end.
Many thx to Annette for a great organisation and flexibility.
Many thx to our Driver Guide Shaddy. We felt every second of the trip absolutely secure, well informed and very "happy".
... And we saw 1000's of animals.
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Email Jason | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Three-Day Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari
We had an absolutely wonderful time on our safari!
Annette was very helpful from beginning to end, and was always very quick with her responses. She even came to meet us the first day, which was so thoughtful!
We did the three-day safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, with Antony as our guide. Antony was so informative! We loved hearing about Kenyan and Masai culture, and about all the animals we saw on our safari! Antony worked very hard for us to see The Big Five, which isn't always easy because of the elusive leopard! We got to see The Big Five in one day in the Masai Mara!
The Sarova lodges we stayed at were so incredible. Beautiful rooms and very kind staff. The buffets were so incredible! We ate very well the entire time!
I would highly recommend Boundless Africa Journeys, and would absolutely use them again on a return trip to beautiful Kenya!
DK
Email Christian Hansen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
We did a 5-days safari with Boundless Africa Journeys. Everything was excellent from the booking, the information received, and of course the tour itself. The guide was really helpfull and knowable, the accommodation was great. We can only recommend!
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Email Maria Escola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very professional and helpful experience.
This was the first time we have booked a tour like this and we found the communications very helpful. Each time we had a question, it was addressed quickly. The only complaint that we have is in regards to the Visas for entering Kenya and Tanzania. We were not aware of the cost or that there was the ability to apply for an "E Visa" for Kenya prior to arriving. It was very stressful and confusing, especially at the Tanzania boarder. Also, the need for US dollars was a surprise to us and credit card use is limited. We expected that we would use more local currency.
The tour itself was wonderful and we enjoyed our guides very much. The parks we visited were amazing and the accommodations were very nice. The food exceeded our expectations. Shopping at the markets was not something we enjoyed, but the game drives never failed to impress. Our Kenyan guide was especially knowledgable and we enjoyed looking for birds with him.
The overall experience was fantastic. We would recommend Boundless Africa Journeys to friends and appreciate all they did to make our anniversary trip so special.
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Email Kristine Don | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kenyan safari that is worth every penny!
Boundless Africa offers an excellent 4-day safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Park. This safari is worth every penny and is an incredible bargain! The communication was seamless. Annette, who handled all communications and payments, provided me with a detailed quote/invoice and answered all my questions clearly and in a timely manner. She made sure that we were all set up before our tour began, meeting us at our hotel and giving us a quick debrief, an itinerary for our journey, and introducing us to our driver. Annette and our driver, Peter, were very friendly, flexible, and accommodating to all our requests and questions! Peter was so knowledgeable and fielded our questions about the people, the culture, and the animals like a champ! Since we did a private tour (only my friend and I), we had a spacious 4x4 popup minivan all to ourselves, so that made the long drives from Nairobi to Masai Mara quite comfortable despite the dusty, bumpy road conditions. My only complaint is that one of the doors of the van was finicky and had to be finessed by Peter each time to open and close.
We saw tons of animals (including all of the Big 5), including TWO leopards (having a "wedding"), five white rhinos, two lions (a male and female) with fresh kills, and tons of elephants, giraffes (Masai and Rothschild), hippos, cape buffalo, and etc. The accommodations were all as described, clean and very comfortable. Food was also very delicious and had plenty of options for all palates! Flamingo Hill was especially luxurious and the service at Azure Masai Haven was top notch! But be aware, there is no WiFi in the rooms, only the common areas, and service/speed is spotty.
One suggestion I have is to include the credit card transaction fee (3%) to the fare listed, as this added additional cost to our safari that we were not expecting. You must add the fee into the final payment amount on the website, as the website doesn't automatically add the service fee to the final payment amount. We messed this up and ended up just paying the difference in person, so it was fine in the end!
CA
Email AG | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From start to finish, Boundless was dedicated to ensuring we had an amazing safari experience.
My partner and I went on a 6 day safari in the Masai Mara with Boundless Africa and we couldn't be more happy with how it turned out. From the planning stages, Annette was super helpful in ensuring the safari was what we were looking for and within our budget. Communication with her was easy and we did not have to wait long for her replies.
When we arrived, we were met by our driver and tour guide Shadrack. He really went above and beyond during the entire trip and was super knowledgeable about the area and the animals. He was very professional and personable and answered any questions we had. Although we knew it couldn't be guaranteed, we were able to see all of the animals we were hoping (including the big 5), and we owe this to Shadrack's knowledge and dedication to his job. He was respectful to the animals and didn't try to get into their personal space, which allowed us to see them in their most natural way.
We are very happy with our time with Shadrack and our experience with Boundless we would definitely use them again!
Email Linet | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Services delivered as promied
Food, lodging, guide, adventure all were excellent. They answered all our questions and suggested a program that suited our wishes very well. They were very flexible in adjusting the program when asked for that. We wore a mask in all public areas, sanitized and maintained social distance. I would highly recommend.
Email Basudev Pal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai Mara, Amboseli and Naivasha
It is am excellent experience with the Boundless Africa trip. The trip was comfortably place with excellent hotel arrangements. The logistics were very good. We were given advance tips about weather and local things needed. Our experience of spending an afternoon in the Sunset point at Amboseli was very special. We definitely recommend it.
