Baboon Budget Safaris Team
Baboon Budget Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- KATO, KTB & Ministry Of Tourism
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Loïc | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
a little disappointed 4 days masai mara nakuru family with 6 childrens
5 stars for Kim our driver
4 stars for transfers between airports and hotels
after paying the safari, Dennis tells me he has a budget problem and that the third day safari is canceled :(
here is the real program :
day 1 : 6h drive between nairobi and masai mara 2h of safari
day 2 : 10 h of safari
day 3 : 5 h drive between masai mara and naivasha 30 mn boat and 2h drive between naivasha and nakuru
day 4 : 4h safari nakuru and 4h drive between nakuru and nairobi
In summary 16h of safari 17 h of drive
AE
Email Bhat | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Disappointing - Would not recomend them to any of my friends.
Communication- Fair
Service- was pretty bad. they dont stick to the timings . On the day we were to leave from Nairobi to Masai Maara, we were quite appalled with the quality and cleanliness of the mini bus that we were driving to Masai Maara. When we were told that this would be the vehicle that we would go on the game drive , we politely refuse to take that vehicle considering the rough terrain that we would be covering as the Van was in really bad condition without propoer upholstery and bad seats.
when we insisted they had the vehicle changed to a slightly better one.
Day 1- Evening -on reaching MM ,our Tour guide (Fred) was not able to locate our lodge amidst the Savannahs and we aimlessly wandered for about an hour searching and then he decided that we would go on the game drive after which we will find the lodge.
Day-2 was the best day of the 3 day tour as we were on the game drive from morning to evening. Packed lunch was provided.
Day-3 : our schedule was to leave for another game drive from 630 to 830 am after which we were to drive back to Nairobi. However when the tour guide came to pick us up he said that there was some technical snag and the car battery was having problems. We hardly took off and the van stopped twice in the grasslands. We then suggested that he go to the mechanics available in the town to which he agreed and after a 40 mt drive we reached the place but none of them were available. it was already 820 by then and he quitely filled petrol and said that he suggests that we skip the drive as we would reach Niarobi only between 7pm-9m if we went for the drive. We agreed to that as we were a bit concerned about the Vehicle giving way in the middle of the Savannahs with animals around us.
Little did we know that this was a ploy by the tour operators as half way through on our way back to Nairobi , the guide stopped for lunch and after lunch he told us that there would be a change in plan and that we had to move into another car which was parked beside ours and that the passengers in that car would travel in the vehicle we came from MM and we would go to nairobi in their car.
at that point of time we actually wondered how could they take them on a game drive if the van had technical snags (stoppped at least 3 times in Masai Maara when we started the game drive)??
It was just a pretext used by these guys as they needed the car by noon to make the swap.
Overall - Althoguh i would want to visit MM again , i would not take another package with them as their service was quite disappointing and would not recomend them to any of my friends.
CZ
Email Marketa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari with the best driver :)
We were on 3-day safari in Masai Mara. Everything was perfectly prepared. Communication was very fast. Our guide Isac was the best, he founded every animal in Safari, he drives fast but safety, he was friendly and very helpful with everything. :). It was amazing experience. Thank you for everything :).
TH
Email Wipawan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari
We had safari in Kenya for 5 nights and another 5 nights in Tanzania. I have contacted with Dennis before we arrives Nairobi, he organized everything for us , When we reach there everything was ready. Jackson our Guide/Driver was really awesome and very kind for us, he took us to see the animals with the best parts . We saw all the Big Five since we were in Kenya. In Tanzania our Driver/Guide was Maxi he was also good and nice personality. This trip just incredibly awesome I highly recommended!
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Email Megan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
9 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari
We had an incredible safari experience through Baboon Budget Safaris. Everything was well organized with Dennis and the process went flawlessly. We thought the safari was an amazing value for the amount and we were able to do everything we wanted on our trip. The 9 day safari was basically a 3-day Kenya safari and a 4-day Tanzania safari with transportation between included. We would highly recommend this safari and this company to anybody looking!
TW
Email Yenlu Lin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari
We were so lucky to find out Baboon safari here. Mr. Dennis did great job to arrange our trip. Great communication before we arrive Nairobi. Our guide and driver, Mr. Dugan, was really nice and experienced. We saw big 5 and many other animals. Our trip is budgeted, but the camp was not too bad. Wee met lots of friends there. One thing I have to say was that my friend forgot her wallet at the hotel, and they help to find it without any valued missing, and even bring it to our next camp for us. We were really satisfied with their service and enjoyed the trip, will definitely choose them if we come to Africa.
CA
Email Elda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good trip- wow belle aventure
We did 2 small budget safaris (3 days in Kenya and 4 days in Tanzania).
We saw the "Big Five" in Kenya and Tanzania, very kind and caring drivers / guides.
A memorable trip for my daughter and me, a perfect zootherapy ...
I recommend this company for those who want a cheap safaris, not too demanding on food and lodging ... the focus is on animals ...
Accommodation in Kenya was not luxurious but comfortable camping.
Accommodation in Tanzania was wild camping in the bush.
The food very ordinary and little varied.
Perfect for practicing your English or Swahili.
Have a nice trip!
Elda
Email Vu Hien | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Safari with Baboon safari
I went to Mara for safari for 3 times, all with group and budget camp, and only this time with Charles (organizer) and Patrick (experienced driver), which made that trip was the best. We got big five, and many lions, cheetah. We were supposed to be in Naivasha on the way back, but seemed they forgot, after few minutes, they already arranged. Another driver came from Nairobi to pick us at transit place.
Email Ralph | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value, fantastic experience
We had a 2 night 3 day safari in the Mara which we thoroughly enjoyed. The staff were attentive and friendly and the package was outstanding value for what was included. Accommodation is simple but it makes the experience more authentic!
HK
Email Chan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
This is our first safari experience. We were a bit lost and did and a lot of researches! Eventually we chose to go with Baboon since Dennis was very responsive when we inquired about the tours.
We went for a 6 days budget tour that includes Maasai Mara, Lake Nukuru and Amboseli. Visit to Maasai Village and Lake Naivasha was optional.
We saw Big4 and a lot of other animals in Maasai Mara, our guide Sammy has excellent eyes for animals and told us a lot of fun facts about the animals. April is a good time for spotting a lot of new born babies, baby lions and elephants are absolutely cute. In Lake Naivasha you can see many birds and hippos but I think it's optional. In Lake Nakuru we found rhino finally but there are not much else to see. Amboseli there are not as many animals as Maasai Mara but they all peacefully stay together on the grass field (it's like a heaven there) which was a very different experience from Maasai Mara. If you like elephants, definitely go to Amboseli because there are hundreds of them!
Accomodation was basic but we had everything we needed. There are only a few hours of electricity in Minti Eco camp but everyone had their electronics well charged. You need to turn water on for about 10 mins for warm water but water is so scarce in Africa so a lot of people just had cold shower. Food was great. City Max hotel was excellent with hot shower, excellent food and very friendly staff. Kimana Camp has a stunning view towards the Mt. Kilimanjaro which was fantastic.
It will be a long drive between the places so be prepared. Or we might also suggest to do 3 days Maasai Mara tour first, and if you think it's not enough, you can join separate tours for Amboseli since they are not really in the same area. Also Maasai Village is definitely an excellent experience but they try to sell you jewelry 10 times of the price they should be. Feel free to say no and buy them at the market directly if you want.
All in all we think it's been a fantastic safari experience for us. Thanks Sammy and Dennis! Would definitely come back again!