SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outof this world
The tour was great. The driver and the cook were really good at what they do. The driver got us some exciting views on the animals, and the cook fed us afterwards to complete the amazing experience. We saw countless lions, cheetahs, zebras, guiraffs and so on. After 4 days, I couldn't believe that I just witnessed all that, many times being only inches away.
The hotel where you stay at before and after the safari could be fixed up a bit, but you don't care, since you still are under the impression of what you saw. They also picked us up and drove us to the airport.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredibly priced! You will not find a better value-for-money safari company than this!
I have spent days and days trawling through the internet trying to find the best budget safari. Everything was so expensive! However, Big Time Safari offered great prices. Our guide, Lawrence, couldn't have been better. He knew facts about every single animal in the Mara, from hunting habits to gestation periods. He was kind and knowledgeable, but not imposing or domineering. Not to mention, he also had an incredible eye for spotting animals (exactly what you want!).
I've had two safaris with Big Time now, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Both times were perfect. They are the best!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless!
Ker & Downey were fabulous..
Emma looked after us in every possible way making sure our Botswana adventure exceeded our expectations.
Communication & service was outstanding right from early discussions through to returning home.. incl a little hiccup mid way, which was sorted promptly & without fuss..
Our adventure of a lifetime may just have become one of many!
Will definitely choose Ker & Downey again..
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience.
Our experience with Africa Flash MC was incredible. Peter was great at communicating and provided us with several options to ensure the best trip possible for me and my friends. Our driver, Patrick, was so friendly and full of awesome facts! We got to see the Big 5 in the first two hours of our trip and so much more over the following days. We always felt safe and comfortable, Patrick was truly the best!
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Went to the Arusha NP. Clear communication, great tour, highly recommended.
Florent came by our hotel in order to sort out our last minute booking and details of the tour. This helped a lot, and the tour reflected our communication.
Our driver, John, was really helpful with anything we needed, the car was comfortable, and in general, the trip was really rewarding. The walking safari was really great as well, the park ranger at Arusha NP was professional and made our tour enjoyable.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari experience we've had in Africa
We are a Swiss couple travelling around Botswana and Namibia. We've booked tours with different tour operators. Waterburg Safaris took us to Chobe Natoinal Park for an overnight tour. We were really lucky that noone else was on our tour and that the owner himself accompanied us. And we can say that Waterburg Safaris really stood out as the best, most friendly, and professionally organised safari company we've had during our trip.
The food was excellent, the guide (owner) was very knowledgable and communicative and he really catered to all our needs and respond to our suggestions.
Thank you very, very much, Waterburg Safaris!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
The whole experience with Roadside Expeditions was unforgettable. Starting from the very initial interactions with Paul, when he suggested few options for our safari and gave us a choice depending on our budget, till the very last moment of our trip. Definitely go with James (our guide) - he was the best. He has a great eye for spotting animals and we were lucky to see all Big Five, including a rhino (with a rhino-baby) and James was the first one to spot them in the crater that day, just few minutes before we had to leave. The car was equipped with the radio, which is very helpful for guides to share information and not to miss important things.
Since it was also our honeymoon & my husband’s birthday - James and Paul arranged some nice surprises for us and my husband on his birthday! Truly amazing experience - amazing lodges, great roadside adventures!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A nice experience by a very great team
Many thanks to the team of Orongai African Safari for the great days and unique impressions of the countryside and nature.
When we arrived in Arusha we did not book a safari and came across Orongai African Safari on the spot. The team explained everything very well and took over the organization for the 3 days, which worked very well.
Our guide Asseri was able to tell us a lot about the wildlife and also knew exactly how the animals behave, so we could make very nice pictures.
Even wishes that were not pronounced as such, he has recorded and mostly fulfilled.
Many thanks for everything.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, would definitely recommend!!
The advisor was really helpful and quick to reply to queries. The resort was as described and there weren't any extra costs.
Drivers to and from the resort were great.
Would definitely recommend to friends and family!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Blown away by the top notch quality. AMAZING!
This Safari was just unreal! I knew it was going to be good but I had no idea it would be this amazing.
-Accommodations: All of the accommodations they provided for us made us feel like royalty. The sun lodge was absolutely stunning and right on the Lake Elementaita! It was breathtaking! The views from the room were something you'd expect to see on Price Harrys Instagram. The tented camp was great! It even had a full bathroom and tub! We didn't have much time to use it as we were full blown on the safari. The service from all of these locations was above and beyond. I've never had more polite and consistent service anywhere. The accommodations provided were far more amazing than I could had imagined.
-Safari service: Top notch as everything else. They picked me up from the airport (Even though I was late and it sucked for them) and they picked up my girlfriend who arrived the next day. The nice woman helping you (Zippy I believe) is so friendly and welcoming. The driver takes you to your location and makes any stops you need along the way. It was really great service.
-The Safari and our guide: First off, they upgraded our jeep which was really nice of them. The jeep was your cliche safari vehicle. 4x4, big, roof that pops open and a giant radio the safari guide uses to keep in touch with everyone who sees some cool animals so you can meet up and check them out too! Our guide Simon was awesome. I'm very glad the tour gave us his services because he was experienced and was prepared for any situation. He had perfect english and was a treat to talk to as he would share his knowledge on the animals, their tendencies and his expert eye on spotting them. We saw the big 5 and just about every animal around in Maasi Mara! He was able to get us up close, take a bunch of photos and like the driver from the airport, makes any stops you need along the way. He was a top notch gentleman who also made you feel like you had a bodyguard 24/7. He was always dressed in a uniform too from the company and it all just was so professional the entire way. I can't say enough good things about Simon, he was there to make sure we had the best experience possible and we did. Simon, You're the best!
Overall: Well, I'd get on this tour before they start charging more money. I was blown away by what you get. I know for some the tour may seem pricey, but you get what you pay for and in my opinion, more. All the meals were included (they were all amazing meals), the accommodation is included (also unreal), the service for 4 days of a safari was like no other and they even pick you up from the airport. There is an optional Balloon ride for $450 usd a person. It is also worth it. 1 hour balloon ride, amazing views and it ends with a champagne buffet breakfast (With everything, they even take your requests for eggs and cook them in front of you) in the middle of the game reserve. They even had mimosas and screwdrivers! Unreal!
Going in, I figured the safari was going to be good, but I still can't believe how perfect it ended up.
Thanks again for an amazing experience, It was something I will never forget.
-Jared