50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Quite refreshing after the lovkdown
it was an excellent drive. took a lot of pictures for the year 2021
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Really good value for money
We really enjoyed the safari and saw the big 5! It was easy to negotiate with the company and the tented lodges were amazing! We saw many animals in action and could warmly recommend.
I hoped for the guide to tell us more about the animals on his own initiative, now we mainly got answers to the questions we proposed. Always good to check the correct exchange rate by yourself.
The safari was really good value for money and the company is really trustworthy!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Time in Amboseli!
We had a great time using Bigmac for our Amboseli safari! Anthony was an amazing, knowledgeable tour guide that showed us so many great animals and went out of his way to help us set up some great photos! He even got us up close to some lions, which are very rare in Amboseli. Communication with Bigmac was also great while we were planning. Every email was answered very quickly and payment could not have been smoother. The itinerary was also very detailed. The only reason this wasn't five stars is because the lodgings they use at AAA were a tad rustic and the service there, while friendly, left a little to be desired. The other small issue was that in transit to and from Amboseli, when we stopped for a restroom break, it was always at some roadside gift shop with very pushy sales people. Other than that, things were pretty perfect! Bigmac did a great job with nearly every aspect of our trip and really was the high point of our Kenya vacation.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Pleasant Experience
David was the sales representative I was in contact with. He was very responsive and very happy to find ways to accommodate my requests for modifying the itinerary. David's hospitality was fantastic and exceeds that of other companies. The safari was operated by Big Time Safaris. The driver was very friendly and skilled but not outstanding. The driver was not so familiar with the region, which led us to taking some wrong turns. He could also improve his wildlife knowledge as he mistook Grant's gazelles to be Thomson's gazelles. Overall though, the safari progressed smoothly. The accommodations were nice and the van was comfortable.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice Experience
It was absolutely nice to choose a package which we did Mnemba Island for snorkelling, Stone Town walking Tour and Game drive in Saadani National Park, I highly recommend to do these activities if you are in Zanzibar.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nairobi National Park Game drive
They are reliable and always feel safe and secure in their care during the safari. On safari day, very knowledgeable and helpful with finding wild life.The Covid protocols were observed to the maximum in terms of social distancing etc
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a life time with great guide but some improvement in scheduling and meal times.
The quality of the accomodations exceeded our expectations. Actual safari days took us to more animals than we could have expected. Beach day was great way to unwind after 4 days of safari and travel time. Maasai lodge visit was the highlight of the trip. Having a box lunch in airport waiting rooms was not acceptable to me on an otherwise luxury trip.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Choice for Tanzania Safari!
My friends and I wanted to travel with Tanzanians owned Company on our safari and decided to book with It Started in Africa Tours after reading many great reviews about them and their involvement in the local communities there.
We had such a great safari, many thanks to our guide Isack who is an excellent guide with many years of experience; and Bernard in their office for arranging our trip for us.
I would highly recommend It Started in Africa to everyone contemplating a trip to Tanzania.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Value for Money - Happy with them
The value for money it's very good. Our driver Dhula, was excellent, very competent both in driving and in knowledge of animals. The quality of the hotels also was very good for a Mid-Range package. We did the 3 nights Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, which is a package that few companies propose and we very fully satisfied with our choice.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommended for all Hotel and safari bookings. Reliable company deserves good reputation
Our family holiday in Kenya was a great success , made possible through Hyvens Tours. . They arranged visits to Safari parks and pre arranged accomodation. Even tranfers to the coast and airport went to plan. We will be back next year and gladly take on Hyvens services.