Big Time Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Brian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very efficient and affordable safari
Big Times Safaris are the best no doubt! From the the time I booked the safari; they didn't even ask for a down payment like many other companies do, they just took my details and reserved a space for me till the day i paid for the safari and that was a day to.
The driver was so friendly right from picking us up from the hotel all the way to the safari and back. He ensured we had a nice experience throughout the safari.
DE
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day Masai Mara
We got picked up at 6.30 am and went to the office of Big Time. But the thing they do is that all the companies try to fill up their buses and so we were driving for probably four more hours through Nairobi to pick up people from other companies. This caused us then to arrive at the camp so late that we couldn't go out for safari anymore. The plan was then to start the next day really early with breakfast at 5.30 to compensate the missed time and to see the sunrise. But this didn't work out because there was no breakfast until 6.15am so we also missed the sunrise. The rest of the day was really awesome, we saw a lot of animals and the Masai Mara national park is really worth a visit. When we asked in the evening for water they told us that there's only 1 liter each per day and in my opinion this is too less if they say that water is included!
On the third day we actually made it to see the sun rise and left to Nairobi at 8am and arrived at home around 4pm. Besides that we had a driver who wasn't speaking at all to our group and was racing all the time so that we were just shaking in the bus the whole time. It would have been nice if he would have explained sometimes things about Masai Mara but at least he knew the ways there very well.
So I definitely would recommend to go to Masai Mara National Park but in my opinion not with the Big time company. Probably spending more money would be worth it.
IE
Email Kate | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We really enjoyed our safari to the Massai Mara. Martha from Big Time safari is fantastic and helped us every step of the way. We wanted to add a few days in Tanzania and they even accomodated that, although we did NOT have a good experience with the Tanzanian safari group so be sure to ask for Martha and you will have an experience of a life time!!
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Email Dipanka | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good timely and enjoyable trip
The guide in the safari tour to Masai Mara was knowledgeable about the place. Stay in Masai Mara camp could be improved as there was no electricity throughout the night. Reached back Nairobi safely and on time. Nice journey.
MX
Email Chencha Flores | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!!
Everything its amazing!!! we spend a lot of time with Big time's services, actually all our time in Africa… was with them, an awesome experience, all the drives, the cookers and the office guys was very very friendly with us.
All the time they had a lot of attentions with us and try to get us the best time there… actually they help us with personal stuffs!! Was our Kenyan family
Thanks big time!!! been honor of you name, was a Big time in this trip (safari) ;) see you soon!!!
AE
Email Mohamed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience with low budget
The BigTime safaris is good company they could develop a very good program for you and follow up with you to make sure your are satisfied especially with the low budget I paid. The food however is not that good in Kenya camps but in Tanzania they provided private chef which cook for you whatever you like but you need to mention the food you like before you travel so that they prepare the materials.
The Tnazanian counterpart who should take care of us in Tanzania on behalf of BigTime Safaris were not a honest guy and tried to decive us of bus tickets by doubling the price but when we contacted the bus company they confirmed that the price is half of what we paid him so after confronting him he admitted and returned the money ($90) and refused to drop us to the bus station which was 15min walking ( difficult with luggage) and it was very early morning no taxis
CN
Email Xiang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience, excellent service, interesting and safe journey
My friends and I, we 5 people chosed Big Time Safari company during our journey in Kenya. We all felt satisfied with its good service and the safe journey it offered to us. And it offered the best price than other companies. We would like to recommend this company to our friends. Big Time旅行公司的服务质量和态度都很棒，我们这次5个人组团，每个人都很满意这家公司的服务，经过不同公司间的对比，我们发现他们提供的价格是最合适的，因此推荐给大家。
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Email Debabrata | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience with Big Time Safaris Ltd for our deal with them for 11days trip
We have successfully completed the 11 days trip of Kenya and Tanzania to cover both Masaimara and Seringitee through Big Time Safaris Ltd .Our journey beings with then on 11th August 2016 and ended on 22nd August ,2016 evening it was fantastic tour and the Big Time safari Ltd guys have been immaculate in their arrangement ,program,schedule,itinerary ,car,driver and guide ,cock.Right from the day 1 we have been in constant travel as per their itinerary with their expert Driver like ,Richard,jackson,Animo and George.The camp we stayed are excellent barring few occasion where we did not get hot shower.food excellent ,safari excellent .And above all thankful to Martha Mutanu the main coordinator for the tour with whom we have been in constant touch from our country and she has been excellent in networking with us throughout the tour .We look forward to enjoy more such trip with Big Time safaris Ltd in the years to come .Our heartfelt thanks to all who have been in constant stay with us for the trip...
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Email Maryellen Gamberg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big Time Safaris = Big Time Experience!
If you are looking for an outstanding safari experience at an affordable price, Big Time Safaris is the travel company for you. The safaris that BTS offer is a great deal for singles, couples, and families like ours. The service provided by this company is extraordinary and the value is unbelievable. You will receive exceptional assistance from Anne or Martha prior to your trip. Anne answered our countless questions immediately and helped us to plan the perfect trip. Our family did a ten day Kenya and Tanzania safari. Our guide in Kenya was so knowledgeable about each and every animal and how best to see them. It was clear to us that he was the "go to" guide among all guides. We learned so much about every animal as well as the Masai culture. Unlike lodges where the game drives happen in the morning and the afternoon with lots of down time in between, BTS maximizes each day with sunrise, day long, and/or sunset game drives, as well as other cultural experiences if you choose to. Our Tanzania safari also had a great guide and an outstanding chef who prepared enviable meals during our pitched tent camping in the Serengeti and Ngorangora. We wanted an authentic camping experience because we thought that it would put us in the most natural setting. Our safaris included a nice balance of accommodations at modest but more than adequate hotels, fixed tents (with beds and bathrooms = glamping!) as well as traditional pitch tents (all equipment provided) where docile zebras grazed at our door. You can keep your luxury lodges, I'll take a true once in a lifetime natural experience like that any day!
Our safari vehicles held 7-8 people. One of the best parts of the trip was meeting our fabulous travel companions and people at the campsites from all over the world. We left with many friends, both locals and travelers alike.
One of the many wonderful services that BTS provides is that they picked us up from the airport the day before our safari and brought us to our hotel. They then picked us up from our hotel and delivered us to their offices where the safari began, and returned us to our hotel (airport if you need) at the end. This is a huge savings as we did not have to take taxis as we would have with the other safari companies that we looked into. As well, we were able to leave large suitcases in their offices at no charge. Other safari companies charged for this service. This allowed us to store our bags for future travel after the safaris.
BTS is your one stop company for all your trip needs. We were able to arrange for a private driver through BTS, at a ridiculously low price for 8-10 hours, for the three days we spent in Nairobi after the safari. Anne helped us to plan three amazing days in Nairobi. We were so overwhelmed when the owner of the company and Anne, our planner, visited us at our nearby hotel the morning after our safari to make sure that we were happy with our BTS experience. I could go on and on about how wonderful this company is and how outstanding our safari experience was. It's hard to find a safari that includes everything and some for this price. We will most certainly book our next trip with Big Time Safaris!
AE
Email Leah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was good and awesome, they make us sure were safe and comfortable. They treat as us well.
Well, the communication is quite good, we understand each other and the service rendered is very good. We had so much fun during the game drive, even though i didnt saw the big five atleast i saw four of them. I can recommend big time saari tour to one of my friends. My overall experience, it was good and great.