20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Experience of a Lifetime
My brother and I begin researching Kenya & Tanzania safari options a few months ago and stumbled on Bavuma WildQuest’s website. Less than an hour after submitting an inquiry, Joshua Bavuma himself messaged me on WhatsApp, and emailed me a well-detailed itinerary and quote document. He was very kind and attentive to special requests such as adding in a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.
Joshua provided prior reviews, pictures and even WhatsApp numbers for previous customers, which impressed us and immediately made us trust in him and his business. He allowed us to easily hold our Safari dates with a small deposit paid online, and kept in regular contact with us to answer any questions we may have had the months leading up to our arrival in Kenya.
We arrived and were immediately picked up by our first tour guide Ian. Ian was a friendly and incredibly knowledgeable young man who we absolutely loved as a Safari guide. He had incredible vision and quickly pointed out hidden animals in the bush like gazelles, cheetahs and zebras plus more our first day in Amboseli NP. The second day was just as incredible, we saw baby elephants and a Masai Giraffe up close in Masai Mara reserve. Our highlight on the Kenya side was seeing a whole pride of lions with 2 lion cubs. Finally, Ian was kind enough to drive us to the border with Tanzania, help us meet the Tanzanian Bavuma guide and clear immigration and customs before continuing on with our safari in Tanzania. Ian was a world-class guide, and having visited over 20 countries, Ian was the best tour guide I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Dennis was our guide on the Tanzanian side, and was equally as friendly and knowledgeable. He picked us up after we crossed the border and did a short game drive in the Northern Serengeti. We were incredibly lucky to witness the wildebeest migration across the river, see a leopard mama and her cub in a tree, and end the day with a spectacular sighting of two lions which were brothers. Finally, Dennis showed us flamingos, rhinos and more at the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, before dropping us off in Arusha, introducing us to Mr. Bavuma himself, and saying our goodbyes before departure.
The safaris, service, even the camps we stayed in while at Masai, Serengeti NP and more were all wonderful. Bavuma also offered us wonderful add-ons like the famous hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti, a tour of Mt. Kilimanjaro and many opportunities to learn more about the tribal culture of the local tribes like the Masai people.
This was a truly 5-star experience and one of the best adventures I’ve ever been on throughout the travels of my life. I would highly recommend booking a safari with Bavuma WildQuest - ask for Ian and Dennis if possible.
CH
Professionnel and friendly
Service is very good. Our cook was excellent.
Everything was nice. We spent 3 days in the delta Okowango and we had a great time. It was nice to walk. Our guide Ori was very professionnel ans we learned a lot about nature.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very jovial, entertaining and a compelling storyteller.
We had so much fun- we very luckily to have several close encounters with elephants and rhinos. We will have to come back because we missed the lions. We stopped for a picnic grilled lunch in the middle of the day with so local food. We would definitely come back again- an amazing tour! Our guide, Martin, went out of his way to try to make sure we were able to see as many of the animals as we could. He was great at explaining about all the wildlife too!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we could have wanted, best trip ever
Our safari with Lobo Africa was by far the best trip I've ever had, and I’m already looking into returning for the wet season with them in a few years. I would recommend them 100x over as they catered to everything we asked for and delivered more than we could ever expect. Communication was excellent, and we received responses and updates while organizing very quickly. We had two guides between the two countries that we visited (Kenya, Tanzania) and both were fantastic.
Our first guide for Masai Mara park, Abraham, was excellent at locating animal activity and beating the rush to give us great locations. He was also very aware of how lighting in photography works, always positioning with the sunlight in mind. With him, we saw almost all of the big, popular animals in just one outing, and then were able to slow down for more uncommon species. He was very tuned into the radio network, and never missed action.
Our second guide for Serengeti and Tarangire NP was Goodluck, and he was a perfect match. He was an expert on ALL of the animals, including the small mammals and especially birds, which are my favorite to watch. He slowed for every new type of animal no matter the size, giving an ID and information. He kept us off the main crowded trails for the most part, so we saw a significant amount of wildlife that we wouldn’t have otherwise seen. He also perfectly understood the animal behavior, and because of this he was able to position us directly next to a wildebeest crossing point (they crossed within 10 minutes, emerging from the river right next to our vehicle), despite it appearing as if they would cross elsewhere. He was also very funny and thoughtful.
This trip was amazing, and made special by Lobo Africa and their guides. I would highly encourage booking with them. Thank you Lobo Africa for the best trip ever!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience definitely worth it. Special thanks to Tshiamo.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Pilanesberg Safari Experience
We had an amazing game drive in Pilanesberg! A special thank you to Tshiamo, our guide, who made the experience truly memorable. He was incredibly friendly, fun, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and the park. His passion and expertise helped us spot so many animals and learn fascinating facts along the way.
Thank you, Tshiamo, for an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended! 🦁🐘🦒🌟
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Martin was funny and informative!!
We had a great experience and Martin made it so fun and exciting!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was great and funny, awesome day
Amazing day with Martin.once if a lifetime experience
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outer Limits is one of the best safari planners in the business.
Outer Limits has planned two safaris for my wife and I. Both safaris were absolutely incredible..they are the best in the business on planning your dream safaris!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari in Nairobi National Park
Great morning safari in Nairobi National Park with Aron! He was extremely knowledgeable about the park and it’s Wildlife. He knew exactly where to go to maximize Wildlife sightings, but also avoid the crowds. We saw all of the animals on my bucket list — rhino, lion, hyena — and many other things! I would go back with Aron in a heartbeat ans highly recommend him as a guide.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari on a Budget
Even though we had a limited budget, Antonio perfectly organized the tour and provided us with a diverse range of experiences, while choosing accommodations that were economical but still clean and comfortable.
With the help of our guide, Charls, we saw the African Big Five, cheetahs, flamingos, and many other animals. He knew how to position the vehicle well for photography and was quick to respond to the animals’ behavior and movements.
The company was also very quick to respond to our requests via email and WeChat, which greatly helped us arrange our itinerary smoothly.
If I had to point out one area for improvement, it would be that the quotation did not include the credit card surcharge. We did not realize this until the last moment. Still, even including the surcharge, the overall experience was absolutely worth it, and we were able to avoid some of the additional fees by paying in cash.
