masai mara
Bigmac Africa Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Ismat | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Being a very conscious mom of two kids , I was so worried about the arrangements. But thanks to Magdalene for listening to me & making all the arrangements According to my needs.
Moreover, I got quotations from various operators but I found their luxury package most reasonable with better options.
Anthony, our guide , was super enthusiastic, he showed us almost all the animals in our first game drive .
There were times when we didn’t push him that we want to see more but he still kept on spotting them for us.
Overall , I highly recommend Big Mac African Safari.
Absolute perfection!
My husband and I went for a 5 day trip covering all the highlights with regards to Safari in Kenya starting with Amboseli and finishing off with Naivasha.
Maggie, our tour consultant was extremely professional and accommodating and gave us the best service possible at really good price.
Ben was the best tour guide and we got lucky with his expertise he has over 15+ years.
I would highly recommend to go with Bigmac Safaris if you want to truly experience an unforgettable and adventurous vacation in Kenya.
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Email İlkay Demirel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Organistaion to Masaai Mara and Lake Nakuru
We have organized a safari through Bigmac Africa safaris which was an excellent choice. Magdalene helped us in all aspects. She was very kind and helpful and arranged a well organized safari for us. Anthony our guide has an enormous knowledge and was a very good driver, and an excellent guide. He was friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout the trip. He is knowledgeable about the park, the animals, and their habits and his ability lead us to find a lion in the park. With his ability we had the chance to see big 5 closely in 3 days of game drive.
Also the 4x4 Jeep is the best, it was quite comfortable. I would recommend bigmac africa safaris anytime.
CA
Email Dean | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Trip to Amboseli National Park
Michael was a very good driver, and an excellent guide. He was friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout the trip. He is knowledgeable about the park, the birds and animals, and their habits.
The accommodations (Kibo Resort) were comfortable, and the meals were first rate.
We very much enjoyed our three days with Michael in Amboseli National Park.
Email Josette | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had amazing wild life experiences with a very knowledgeable guide.
Magdalene was very kind and helpful and arranged a well organized safari for us, 3 couples at Sweetwaters Olpejeta. Thank you to our excellent guide and driver Antony ! Because of his knowledge and ability we were close to the wild life and could even see a lion with her cub in her mouth and a little one running behind. We highly recommend this safari
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Email Betty | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari ever!
I searched through the internet for a reputable company to book our family safari with. I landed on Bigmac Safaris and after interacting with Magdalene I felt safe. The safari was fantastic, our guide James was the best, he sawed us the big5 and many other animals. He explained alöt about animals. Also the 4x4 Jeep is the best, it was quite comfortable. I would recommend bigmac africa safaris anytime.
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Email Tim W. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Budget Safari Experience
Bigmac met and exceeded all expectations I had for my first African Safari! Across 5 game drives at 3 different parks, we saw more than 50 species of animals and birds and also visited a Maasai village which was a very unique and enriching experience. We had an EXCELLENT driver/guide Johnny who was knowledgeable, personable and a great driver - we were one of the few vehicles that never got stuck in the muddy paths of Masai Mara after unusual dry-season rainfall. Communication was good at all points, Magdalena at the office has excellent customer service.
Pros:
- Johnny knew Masai Mara National Reserve "like the back of his hand" and found so many animals, and his patience during our full-day drive rewarded us with our first lion sighting, a dream come true for me. He did everything he could to make sure we were happy and enjoying ourselves.
- The touring vans had outlets for charging small electronics! This was totally unexpected and a huge bonus.
- Price!!! For what we experienced this safari is a TREMENDOUS value, great for first-time visitors wanting a taste of Kenya. Everything is included, the only extra money you need to bring is for souvenirs, snacks (many gas station stops along the way) and tips for waitstaff and the guide.
Things to be Aware Of: (None of these are the fault of Bigmac, just FYI)
- The drives between parks are long and torturous, from 4 hours (Nairobi to Masai Mara) to 7+ hours (Nakuru to Amboseli). The van isn't the most comfortable especially if you are a larger person like me, but be sure to bring some music and good headphones to pass the time. But the positive of traveling by road is you get to see all of Kenya, how people live and the vast difference between the run down strip malls and the beautiful countryside.
- The drive into Masai Mara is EXTREMELY bumpy, and rough! It's about 75-90 minutes of herky-jerky toss and turn driving. If you are easily motion sick it may be an issue, but it's the only way into the reserve by road!
- The food is mediocre and fairly similar day-to-day, served buffet-style at all of the lodging locations. Usually 2-3 vegetable/potato options and 2-3 meat stews or curries and a soup. AA Amboseli Lodge had by far the best food and most variety.
In conclusion this safari was the greatest and most memorable experience of my life, you will not go wrong if you choose Bigmac Africa Safaris!
Email malcolm | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai Mara with Big Mac
Firstly, Magdalena, the coordinator for big Mac was super efficient at dealing with any inquiries or information required and the whole operation went all according to plan.
We were picked up at the airport late at night and driven to our overnight stay at the hotel and picked up promptly in the morning to go to the mara.
Anthony, our driver was very informative and friendly and he was very well connected with other guides as we saw the big five on two consecutive days. Anthony was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble for him to make our safari memorable.
The accommodation was excellent at the Masai Mara Game reserve - excellent service and friendly - worth staying for at least three days, I in fact stayed for 4 days.
The Masai Mara is an excellent destination for a Safari.
Thank you Magdalena and Anthony for a great holiday
PL
Email waldam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything as expected
Great, fast communication. We started quoting for safari just 2 weeks before the safari and there were no problems. Despite low season there were many animals (lucky especially with lions and cheetahs).
We were a little bit dissapointed with food at Rhino camp but it is not the fault of the tour operator. Everything was as in itinerary.
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Email Corey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Value for Private Safari
Our 4 day private safari was great. We really loved our guide, Amos. He was super friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. We felt the Safari was a great value, and definitely worth every penny. We really enjoyed the Land Cruiser upgrade-I think that makes a huge difference in the comfort and overall experience.
The only thing that could have been improved is if we had spent a bit more time at Lake Nakaru our final morning. It felt a bit short. We didn’t know what to expect but found Nakaru to be very photogenic and filled with great sights.
Also Jarika Lodge in Nakaru was a bit noisy until midnight or so, as they put us on second floor right above noisy lobby and parking lot. We asked to change rooms twice but they refused. It’s also not the best location in Nakaru as there’s nothing to really do around there. But we understand this was the budget option. The food there was good and especially the waiter Ben was one of the friendliest people we encountered.
We really enjoyed Jambo Mara aside from several power outages but understand that it is hard to maintain generators in the remote area. The staff was really friendly and the food was fine.
We will definitely recommend this trip. Thanks for all your help, Magdalene!