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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience for Travelers on a Budget
I went on a 5 day safari with two of my friends to the Maasai Mara, Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Hells Gate on a $600 budget using Kenya Budget Safaris (KBS) and I can't imagine it getting any easier. Being that it was our first time going to Africa we really did not know what to expect. From the beginning the safari operators were prompt and courteous with their service. I scheduled the safari through Esther who was very nice and spoke excellent English. Through a couples emails we were scheduled to be picked up from the airport and start our safari the day we arrived. After paying at their office in Nairobi, the entire trip was smooth sailing.
Our guide, Patrick (Papa Kilo), was an excellent tour guide, safe driver, fluent English speaker and really knowledgable of the areas we visited. In the game reserve he knew exactly where to go and how to set up our vehicle for the best possible viewing angles of animals. He was patient and did not rush us when we wanted to see a particular animal for longer. On the safari we saw zebra, giraffe, baboon, wildebeest, warthog, lions in a tree and a cheetah take down a gazelle. It was an experience of a lifetime!
In the Maasai Mara we stayed in a permanent tent with a toilet, shower (hot water did not work) and built in mosquito nets. Not the most comfortable bed, but the experience of sleeping in a tent in the Maasai Mara was worth it. The remainder of the safari we stayed in hotels which were much nicer and had WIFI. everywhere we went there were guards and people were helpful and nice.
We asked for traditional African food on the safari and enjoyed it a lot. Everything was included. The only thing that was not included on our safari was the bike ride through Hells Gate, which I highly recommend! Overall, Kenya Budget Safaris was an excellent budget option that I definitely recommend and would do again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect custom 4 day safari
My sister and I did a custom safari from the Kenyan coast back towards Nairobi stopping through 3 different parks / sanctuaries. Joseph was a great driver, and Michael was a great coordinator. I live in Nairobi and had a great experience all around. I'd recommend them to friends and family visiting!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best travel ever!
I did have such a great experience with this tour. It was so good and the guides were very helpful! Thank you so much for all that you do.
Outstanding trip.
Wonderful staff, excellent tours into the wild, great food, altogether outstanding experience.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good introduction to Safari from JNB
Found on the Internet, Go Safari has from the beginning been very helpful with lots of information.
The Pilanesberg park is a very good solution if you are on a business trip and want to get the feeling of wildlife close to JNB.
Combined with the elephant experience in the morning and you have a very good idea of what could be a longer stay in the region. Thanks again to Susan & Glenn
Pierre
FI
Experience level: first safari
Enjoyable and smooth PIlanesberg Safari
I enjoyed the the Pilanesberg safari. Joseph was a kind, knowledgeable guide. The open game drive was a good experience. Saw lots of game, esp buffalo. Accommodation was comfortable and the food was good. All in all a positive experience
Experience of a lifetime!
I went on Safari with Ibrah's company in early 2012 while I was volunteering in Moshi. My travel buddy and I took a 5 day safari. We were ably escorted for the trip by a very entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide, and quite frankly incredibly talented cook (I can still taste the amazing curry pizza!). It was an incredible experience, we saw all the 'Big Five' animals and camped in the middle of the Serengeti, and on the edge of Ngorangora Crater (which is the closest thing to the Garden of Eden I have seen).
I have no hesitation in recommending Ibrah and his company.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari in great company
We (couple from Belgium) had a seven day long safari with Malengo Tours. Communication with us upfront was very good. We initally were unsure about paying half the safari price upfront, but as this is the common practice (the operator needs to book some places in advance) and the reviews of Malengo Tours seem positive, we went forward with this safari operator.
We were very pleased with the safari. Bakari, Amani and Milka were wonderful company. They contributed to making this experience smooth and pleasureful. The driver and wild animal guide managed to find the hidings of some wild animals such as lions and hyenas. We saw elephants, giraffes, impallas, gnoos, buffalos, lions, hyena and others.
Accommodation and breakfast, lunch and dinner were well prepared. Half of the time, it was the they who prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner (good cooking skills). We were a bit disappointed by the food offered by the hotels were the crew could not prepare lunch and breakfast for us, but that is independent of the safari operator.
Overall very satisfied by the experience with Malengo Tours.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible adventurous trip with specialist insight
Their local knowledge and specialist insight made for a once in a lifetime Safari. Its worth including their research and conservation experiences, especially for photographers.
A great team that dealt with every aspect of our request. They made changes and provided advise that really added to the experience. We also loved the welcome at the airstrip - they know how to set the tone of a Safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Helpful, thoughtful, understanding, efficient
A Travel agent who really understands what you are looking for, budget constraints, understands about children, puts up with you changing your mind and facilitates a great holiday. What more could you want?