50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional and very human.
The guide was very professional and took charge of my daughter upon her arrival because my flight had been cancelled. She looked after her and started the safari with her and the driver. Both were excellent company throughout the stay and offered very good advice. The trip was very well organized and everything was perfect. I highly recommend Aurelia for her professionalism. Anderson, the driver, is passionate and loves to share his knowledge about the animals, the country, etc. Their company is very pleasant. I recommend them.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of our lives so far
We traveled to Uganda with Big Apes Africa for 11 days at the beginning of February.
At first, we were in contact with Peter, who helped us put together our trip. He listened carefully to our wishes and together we decided on the hotels where we would stay. Peter recommended some real hidden gems. Later on, Bella took over and helped us with the finishing touches. Since this was our very first safari experience, the pre-trip information could perhaps have been a bit more detailed. However, whenever I had a question or concern, Bella was always available and happy to help.
Our guide throughout the entire trip was Don and we truly couldn’t have imagined a better guide. He is an incredibly kind man, very punctual and his knowledge of the local fauna and flora is simply exceptional. Thanks to him, we were able to live our dream. We will always be grateful to him for that.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great first safari, reliable and trustworthy operator
We found Bigmac through this site, and, from the moment we contacted them, they were prompt to reply, helpful, and informative. We decided to go with their recommendation to visit Samburu, and we are so glad that we took their advice. The tour was competitively priced, we went for the Luxury option and all the hotels lived up to expectations. Christine was our contact throughout, and we were pleased to meet her on the first day. Our Landcruiser was older than some we saw, but it was comfortable and reliable. Ben, our driver, was excellent at coping with the extremely challenging driving conditions, and was patient with our requests. Everything ran very smoothly, including the bank transfer and cash payment. We are hoping to return soon, and Bigmac would be our first (or only) choice to travel with - especially as Ben told us that we are now part of the Bigmac family!
Great service and guides
Very pleased having used these guys for our trip up Mt Kenya (Lenana). There were 4 of us and Daniel the head guide, Moses his assistant and the porters and cooks looked after us very well.
Everything was included from pick up to drop off back in Nairobi. Guides knowelegable and flexible, food good and we had an incredible experience.
Special thanks to Daniel
CZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very professional team who went out of their way to ensure a once in a lifetime experience
From beginning to the end Frank was very responsive and addressed all our specific wishes (with a focus on photography). They arranged an excellent package with perfect accommodation, especially Sero Tented camp which was so close to incredible sightings of many lions, several cheetah and 2 leopards. Kelvin our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible which helped ensure a truly memorable trip.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication, service and value
We were volunteering in Uganda and before leaving had to fulfill our childhood dream of seeing the gorillas in their natural space. Because we were short on time, we booked the 4 day chimpanzee and gorilla trek. My friend did a lot of research on safari companies prior and Dav Safari was highly recommended. We were not disappointed! From beginning to end the communication with Dav Safaris was easy and thorough. Our guide, Ben picked us up and we revelled in the luxurious van that we spent the next 4 days travelling in. (Especially after our volunteering trip in a simple uncomfortable van.) Comfortable reclining seats (perfect for naps on the long drives), each equipped with a phone charging station, a cooler on-hand for drinks. Ben was very professional, an excellent driver, got us to each destination safely and on time. He was friendly, funny and knowledgeable about the areas we were driving through or to. My friend had a couple of days of feeling not so well and Ben went out of his way to call a nurse friend and pick up some medication for her. Very kind! After 4 days it felt like we were leaving a friend. The trackers at our chimpanzee and gorilla trekking points were also professional and knowledgeable. We always felt safe. Seeing these beautiful animals was such a high. The hotels that Dav Safaris had booked for us were lovely, sometimes rustic but that's exactly what we like, food was good in each place. I would like to return with more time so that I can go back to the regions, hotels and animals. It was wonderful and I will without a doubt book Dav Safaris again and ask for guide Ben for any future trips.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was great, quiet guy but made sure we got to see all the animals- Choro the charming!!!
It was a great experience and everyone once in a life time need to visit Masai Mara to live the life like it’s meant too and when u go to Masai Mara make sure to go via perfect safaris Africa as they make sure to take care of all your needs. It was a very comfortable journey for us.
Ps - do visit the Masai village as well to see how they live and it really changes our perspective towards life we have
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our first safari, an unforgettable experience!
We had a great time organizing the tour with Careen from Pumba Reisen. She was responsive to all our emails and tried her best to accommodate our requests. The reservation process was very smooth. Daniel was our guide for the tour. A knowledgeable, resourceful guide, keen on showing us the best aspects of the different parks. He stayed in constant communication with other guides in the park to make sure he knew where the animals were being spotted and made sure to take us there. Our tour included seeing a pride of 25 lions up close, a family of cheetahs playing, several herds of elephants, the elusive leopard, jackals, hippos, and 30 other unique animals.
Apart from the animals, Pumba Reisen arranged for wonderful accommodations in our 4-night stay in the parks. We had a wonderful night's rest in these places. Daniel also arranged fresh food (given our dietary restrictions) for lunch each day in the park, and we greatly appreciated that.
This was our first safari trip, and we will never forget it. Thank you, Pumba Reisen!
LK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional safari package with outstanding service at a well satisfying budget.
Must go destinations with many activities and diverse landscapes, surrounded by African wildlife and Masai culture.
I highly recommend Easy Budget Safaris for a perfect safari experience, even with kids.
We only needed to bring our personal belongings as, throughout the safari we were provided with good food and water, comfortable accommodations, a safari vehicle, and an experienced guide.
I really appreciate Mr. David and the team for the great support given throughout our stay.
Special thanks to Mr. David for personally accompanying and guiding us during the hikes.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator providing a great safari adventure.
We did the mid- range 8 day safari in Kenya and the accommodation and food exceeded my expectations for the price we paid. Really good value for money. We had Daniel as a guide and he was superb and very knowledgeable. Even when we had vehicle troubles he always made it a fun adventure and things were always sorted out super quickly. The only thing I would say is that the vehicle with 8 passengers is a squeeze at the back so really they shouldn’t put more than 7 so everyone has enough space and can stand up and see the animals. We didn’t bother with the Masai village after hearing some things about it no longer being really authentic but we really enjoyed the boat on lake naivasha and hells gate park riding electric bikes amongst the animals. Great adventures every day and I will cherish the memories.
