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
Friendly, flexible and welcoming service
We spent in total 8 days in Kenya. Bigtime has assisted us during these days and provided attentive care throughout the trip. We planned to go to Tanzania but our visa was rejected on the border. However the crew was with us even to the border and tried to facilitate it by all means. When it turned out it was not possible, they immediately assisted us with alternative plans. Thanks to Bigtimesafari, we had the best trip in our life this yime in Kenya in masai mara, Naivasha and Watamu.
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Email Julia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My dream came true
It was my first safari in Kenya and I love it so much! I had a dream and guys from Big Time Safaris Ltd made it true. First I want to say thank you to Martha. She helped me in organization and was in contact every day. She is so kind and responsive. Secondly, I want to say thank you to the guide Patric. He made safari fabulous and funny. We saw so many animals and birds, I think we were very lucky:) And of course I want to say thank you to the whole crew of Big Time Safaris Ltd, guys you are awesome!
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Email lana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
loved it:)
Just loved the Big Time safari in Masai Marai:) will always recommend them!
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Email Karel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our expectations met
The trip met our expectations - organisation as promised, experienced driver, a lot of animals...
CA
Email Julia | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Big Time Safaris
Big Time Safari provide a wonderful service! We are always companied by someone from the company, from airport pick up till airport drop off. I am solo traveller. This makes me feel safe in Kenya. Same for other group member. A couple was taking a coach to Mombasa on the roadside when the trip finished and we were back to Nairobi. Our driver Patrick stayed with them and made sure they got to the correct bus before we left. Very happy and lucky to have Patrick as our driver. He is humorous, sharing us many animal stories and his experience, brought lots fun to the trip. He is also very caring, ensure everyone is good during the trip. Foods are fresh and tasty. At least better than what I cooked at home :). The price is really budget. the 6-day budget safari is $720, while total entrance fee paid to national parks is $400. It means remaining $320 cover everything from transportation, food, accommodation, driver's salary, cooker's salary..etc. Yet they still provide such great service! I will definitely recommend Big Time Safari and Patrick to my family and friends.
Here are suggestion based on my experience.
1. Choose a safari that include a full day in Masai Mara.
when we left Nairobi, some ppl in our group have 2-day Masai Mara safari. First day we arrived Masai Mara in the afternoon. We entered reserve at 4:15 pm and came back at 7:30 pm. The 2nd day, those 2-day trip had a morning safari for 3 hrs and head back to Nairobi. Most likely they went same far as the previous day. We spent full day in reserve, drove all the way to Mara River. I saw all Big Five except rhino, also saw Great Migration! in my view, it does deserve one full day in Masai Mara.
2. Avoid sleeping alone in a tent in Masai Mara camp site. bring a torch or put up torch function in cell phone
The camp site we stayed have power only from 7 pm to 10 pm. After 10 pm, no light. Try to find someone you are comfortable with to share the tent if travel alone.
3. bring after-bite in case got bite
Every one in our group brings repellent but no one has after-bite. Someone still got big bite under cloth. if sensitive to them, better bring after-bite as well.
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Email Karolin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My experience with Big Time Safaris was wonderful.
Our group bus was ok, even tough some of the road to reach Masai Mara was just awful. The camping place was good, we had warm shower and possibility to charge batteries. The guide was amazing and knew every bird and animal. As he had so good knowledge of nature we had a change to see almost all animals. We saw even leopard trying to catch a wild big. Really amazing. The contact from the Big Time Safari, who is doing the paperwork- Martha is just a wonderful and big hearted woman! All the collective was really honest and doing their work from their heart. I really recommend!
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Email Shelley Ghosh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Amazing trip
Very Happy and satisfied with the services of Big time Safari. They had make all the arrangements in a very organized way... Martha is very informative and very helpful, always ready to answer any question and clarify any query... love their services and greetings...
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Email Malay Ghosh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience with Big time Safari in our Kenya Tour
Excellent Super Experience of travelling in Kenya.. Kenya tour is most amazing and remarkable holiday of Lifetime. With the support and co-ordination of Big Time Safari, our tour experience has ranked up higher.
Martha is very helpful, she is very responsive. She answer every mail for any query.
Its really enjoyable to work and travel with Big time Safari. Hope to have many more business with them in future... All the best wishes....
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Email Nishant Bhargava | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
We had Just finished our 7 days kenya safari fully organised by Big Time Ltd... Great Experience..They arranged best hotel in our Budget except the one in Naivasha..
Driver cum Guide was highly experienced person, the way he drove the vehicle..
Will definitely recommend to other as well..
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Email Subair Cheerathodi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience & Professional team.
It was my first trip to Kenya, we booked with Bigtime Safari Ltd. It was a life time experience with wonderful moments.
Mrs. Martha & Mr. John are very professional and provide excellent hospitality which will continue until you reach back. Bigtime Safaris ltd. provided good lodges & very good Safari vehicle with a professional driver/Guide (Mr. Tony). Mr. Tony is a great person from Masai tribe, he knows very well about Maasai Mara pulse and very knowledgeable about Animal locations, habits, animal migration etc…
If you are interested in photography, he know very well what you want and what you do not want, he will stop the car in perfect angle to shoot the subject. Thank you very much Mr. Tony for your kind support.
We heard about Bigtime Safaris ltd from safaribookings.com. The preparation and the booking procedures was easy and communication also very good.
Once again I would like thank Mrs. Martha for the great organization and communications.
I can recommend Bigtime Safaris ltd to all having interest.