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 Eric | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli in 5 days, saw the big 5 & got money-shot photo of elephants/Kilimanjaro
Kenya is not Disneyland and I think it is important to keep that in mind. The animals are wild and unpredictable and the lodging is far from the cities and off the grid. That being said I had an amazing time and really enjoyed the adventure. Really this was all thanks to my guide Ali. He picked me up from Nairobi and dropped me back off at the airport afterwards so he was with me every step of the way. He, in my mind's eye, is Kenya, all the smiles, jokes, observations and commentary. He is an aggressive driver which is what you want if you are in the park only for a short time and are trying to see all the animals and also if you are trying to get between parks before sundown. He has a keen eye not only for spotting animals but also for measuring my energy levels and when I started falling asleep in the van he called it a day and took me back to the lodge to sleep. The lodges were way nicer than my needs, I am used to backpacking through hostels. These lodges all had wifi and full bars/restaurants. If Could do it all over again I wouldn't change anything although when I go back I will likely spend more time in Masai Mara. It is the largest park I visited and I felt like I barely scratched the surface. There I saw lions and cheetahs with cubs and a leopard stalking a gazelle. There are elephants and giraffes everywhere and there were hippos. We needed to go to Nakuru to see the rhino but might have been able to see it in Mara if we had spent more time. And then Amboseli had the most beautiful views of Kilimanjaro in the mornings. My best photo by far was an elephant family framed beautifully with Kilimanjaro in the background in the morning as I was leaving... #priceless
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Email Sarut | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experiences with breathtaking views
Dennis is very nice and flexible in arranging the trip suiting to my requests. It started smoothly since the driver, Bonface, picked me up from the hotel, then the ranger, Simon, brought me to Naivasha, Maasai mara, and Amboseli. During the 6 days safari tour, it was amazing gaining wonderful experiences in Kenya. Thank you so much once again.
CZ
Email Tereza D | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking wildlife experience
We had an amazing 7 days tour through Kenyan parks. Our journey started few months ahead when booking and discussing all the details with provider - all simple and instructions clear, they were even able to buy us extra train tickets for our next travels (thanks Susan!). Our real journey started in Nairobi where Anthony, our driver, picked us in a hotel and brought together with other 6 guys. All of us together made a great group and had a lot of fun, sharing this experience in larger group was definitely a pro. Our path went through Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. All these places were amazing and very variable, from landscape, flora and also fauna point of view. Our driver and guide Anthony was very skilled and passionate to his work, all made with love and smile on his face - from crazy bumpy driving to quietly spotting the smallest birds. And always dealing with all our requests and lots of silly questions in very friendly way.
Not everything is easy and comfortable on a safari tour, you will wake up very early, keep up with simple local food, sleep in tents when hearing the roaring wildness all night and spending most of your days in car. But once you take all these "struggles" as a starting point you will deserve truly breathtaking experience and you will love it all (as we did).
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Email Nancy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful and memorable trip
It was a wonderful and memorable trip. Mr Dennis the director of Baboon Budget Safaris Ltd has been very helpful and flexible in arranging the private tour for us. Our drivers in both Kenya and Tanzania was very knowledgable who brought us to see a lot of animals. All in all, the tour is excellent
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Email Marianne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Great Adventure, Back to Nature
It was the trip of a lifetime.
Dennis promptly answered all my questions before booking and was true to his promises throughout the trip.I was picked up from the hotel on time and joined the other 5 members of the group. We were lucky to have Simon as our guide who made sure we saw all the Big Fives and many-many more animals from real close. My favourite ones were the elephant families with their babies in Amboseli Park.
I highly recommend taking this fantastic trip that you would remember for the rest of your life.
PH
Email Rommel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Credible, cost-effective, efficient 4-day Masai-Nakuru UPGRADE Landcruiser transport and Luxe accon
Dennis is the man who does the organization really well! We took a 4-day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru private tour on a Landcruiser car and stayed in Lake Nakuru Lodge and Mara Sopa Lodge. We saw all the Big Five (and lots more) and had some exposure to a Masai community. From the initial touchbase communications, through deciding on the package, through tweaking of arrangements, payment options, and even decisions on upgrades, Dennis is there all the way through! We also had an awesome experience with driver, John, who has been very flexible and shared with us knowledge of the parks (he has done this for almost 20 years). Thanks again, Dennis for the flawless organization, competitive pricing, efficient communications, and the superb service by John our driver!
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Email Kusum S | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience! Kenya and Tanzania - 9 days.
Me and my friend choose 9 day Kenya and Tanzania budget Safari tour with Baboon Budget Safari in June (2019). We choose Baboon Budget Safari based on our own web searching. We were looking for a budget safari and other than the price, deciding factor was Dennis. Denis’s super-fast responses and detailed information to our questions, helped us in deciding to go with Baboon Budget Safari.
From the time Bonfears picked us from Nairobi airport until we were dropped off at the airport after the safari, everything was superbly organized and our time was well managed and spent throughout our stay. Our overall experience was beyond our expectation. With very friendly and professional nature of all we encountered in Kenya and Tanzania, we felt at very ease and comfortable during our stay in both Kenya and Tanzania. Special thanks to Bonfears in this regard!
Added bonus for us was the migration just started in Masai Mara with animals in abundance and as far as we can see. Experience in Masai Mara in Kenya was a unique one with variety of animals with some of rare views thanks to Amnbrose who took us for game viewing in Kenya. He was always on listening on radio for interesting situations and rushing to provide us with the best possible viewing. Thank you, Ambrose!
Based on the web reviews, we expected some challenges in Tanzania but may be thanks to our perfectly aligned stars it was a smooth sailing. Silvia who coordinated in Tanzania side was always in contact with us ensuring all our needs are met and had perfectly coordinated the trip from the start to the end.
We had unique experience in Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Cater with the beautiful scenic view and unique game viewing experience that will be with us for years to come. Thet were very different and we recommend all three. Deo who took us for game viewing in Tanzania was extremely professional and friendly and our sincere thanks to Deo.
Our experience was not limited to game viewing and it was a learning experience to know the culture of Kenya and Tanzania and its amazingly friendly people. We will certainly go again and until that time thanks to all who made us the trip so amazingly worthwhile.
Regards
Kusum and Ediri
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Email Ofek | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW!
WOW,
Where do I even begin?
As a nature lover and a photographer I am extremely happy for traveling with Baboon Budget Safaris. They were amazing.
First, the service was beyond expectations. We didn’t have to worry about a thing – food, water transportation, special request - everything was perfect.
Second, the safari itself was extremely productive. The guides spotted lots of special animals and knew exactly where to find them. Moreover, I guess the guides are in good relations with lots of people in the parks, because we were always informed if someone else spotted rare animals. In addition, the guides deliver a lot of information regarding the animal.
Third, as a photographer, I was extremely happy to work with them. I was afraid of the conditions and the cooperation I’ll get. To my good surprise, the guides and vehicles were perfect. The guides knew were to settle for a good photo, they were extremely cooperative with my request and even suggested very nice angles and tips. Furthermore, the open-roof allowed 360 view and even a way to set your camera on a steady support.
Thank you Josef Anthony and Denis.
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Email matthew | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Kilimanjaro Trek
From my very first inquiry, Dennis and his team were very attentive and helpful. The deciding factor for me was being able to depart right away. Once in Tanzania, Sylvia from Travel for Change handled everything perfectly. My guide Frank and the local team ensure that I was ready to commence (I had to rent some gear) and made my time on the mountain a wonderful experience. Really I can't recommend them enough--just suggest that you go and see for yourself.
Email Sophie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour Experience!
The safari tour was really good! Especially with our driver Ambrose! He is an expert to find animals and I learn a lot of things about animals from him! He is really good! And the people here are so kind. Whenever I got something wrong, they will help me to solve it! The hotel and the camps are also good, near the park so we can got into the park very early! I really enjoyed my whole trip!
