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 Iwona | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of a kind adventure that I won't forget
Our driver, James was absolutely amazing, he drove carefully, but as fast as possible, so we arrived early to the Masai Mara and went on a game drive right after arrival. The 3-day safari was even better than I expected - we saw sooo many animals, it was astonishing! James cared so much so we could see every animal from as close as possible, I couldn't imagine a better driver and a better adventure than this. I highly recommend it! Also the contact with Magdalene was very good and professional, everything was as she promised and me and my boyfriend are both really exited about the adventure that we lived. Best time of my life!
EG
Email Injie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking Safari Experience!
I’m a thorough trip planner, so I did my research when organizing our 3 day/2 night Masaai Mara safari. I had contacted several different companies before settling for Bigmac Africa Safaris. The main reason for my choice was that while all companies offered identical packages (right down to the camp sites you can stay at), Bigmac Africa offered the most competitive price (I mean, why pay more for the same services when you’re on a tight budget?) and I found Magdalene very helpful and professional when replying to my (very numerous) emails and requests!
In retrospect, the only thing I might have changed in our safari was the campsite which we stayed at (which is of no fault to Bigmac Africa), but even that was a unique and interesting part of the safari experience. At Magdalene’s request our driver allowed us the chance to look at Lenchada Camp and Rhino Camp 5 minutes away before deciding which to stay at. Both campsites were conveniently located minutes away from the Masaai Mara National Reserve Oloolaimutia Gate, and had almost identical less-than-luxurious accommodation options with the only advantage of Rhino Camp being that it had the option of a room with walls instead of just tents. Of course, if you don’t prefer roughing it out, and would enjoy hot showers at night and fewer bugs under your pillows, I would suggest staying at a lodge instead of a camp (if you can afford the extra cost)! To be fair, the staff on campsite was extremely friendly and welcoming, and the food, although lacking in variety, was really quite edible, particularly the breakfast!
The Safari itself was a spectacular experience! Our driver and guide, Richard and Dennis, were very friendly and good-natured and incredibly intent on helping us get the best possible angles and views of the plethora of wildlife the Mara has to offer, and always willing to go the extra mile for that perfect shot. We had a setback at the beginning of the trip, where a 1.5 hr delay at the rest-stop waiting for the rest of our group to join us set us behind schedule. Despite this late start, we were on the reserve at 5 PM and before sunset at 6:30 PM Richard and Dennis had managed (in record time) to take us to see wildebeests, antelopes, impalas, gazelles, giraffes, zebras, hippos, ostriches, elephants, and lions on just our first drive! The other days were equally fascinating where we spotted many of these animals again as well as buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles, vultures, guinea fowl, hyenas, and jackals, and even came within meters from lions and cheetahs!
The highlight of our trip was a mother cheetah and her two cubs we saw on the second day which casually strolled beside our car as if we were simply part of the landscape! We held our breaths for 30 minutes as the mother inched her way towards her prey and we were lucky enough to witness a breathtaking albeit unsuccessful chase which ensued!
The only suggestion I would have for Bigmac Africa would be to supply more drinking water (at least a bottle per day). We were provided water bottles on the first day and were under the misconception that this would be a daily occurrence and so we did not bring our own water the next day. We were quite dehydrated to say the least, but this actually came to our advantage since we spent a full day on the reserve (we didn’t need to “take a walk in the bushes”!).
On a final note, kudos to Richard for his punctuality everyday and his crazy driving skills! Also, Magdalene proved to be as professional in person as she was in correspondence. She met us both before and after our safari, and even helped us to arrange airport transfer the next day at a very reasonable cost (our driver here was also very punctual and reliable). Thank you Bigmac Africa Safaris for this very special experience of a lifetime!
BD
Email Mehedi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was great. The guide was very cooperative. I think they asked the minimum price.
My expectations was very less as I paid only 200 USD for 2 nights and 3 days. But I was really surprised to get all the facilities they provided.
An unforgettable ten days with Bigmac Africa Safaris.
Before I decided the safari company to go with, I contacted more than ten tour operators and it took quite some time narrow down to the final three I was choosing between. The cost for the safari and the reviews I found were more or less similar for all three of them. What made me in the end to go with Bigmac was the response speed and the clear information I got to all my questions.
I guess everyone going on a safari does that because of the animals and ultimately to be able to see "the Big five". You need to have some luck to do it since the animals are wild and they decide if they want to show themselves or not. I believe though that good guides will increase the probability and I am positive that I saw what I saw because of the guide. He was not only knowledgeable where in the park to drive he was also very good taking the van through all off-road passages that we needed to pass to get to all the areas.
Since it was my first safari trip I didn't really have any expectations but now thinking back writing this, I couldn't have had a better wildlife and nature experience and I must admit it was all because of Bigmac.
Whoever you will choose as your safari provider I am fairly sure you will have good time but if you want to be 100% sure, go with Bigmac.
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Email Flavien | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent budget saferi at Amboseli park
the driver knew the park very well and was very careful on the road. we had a very good 2 days experience!
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Email Dr Hajra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had an excellent experience with big Mac 3 days 2night Masai Mara safari. magdalene is too good.
Magdalene was constantly in touch with us and made our trip very comfortable right from airport pickup till dropping back to Airport. The driver was very good and informative.
PH
Email amstrada van philips | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
the staff is exellent, the hospitalitly and the whole ride was one of the best...bravo Bigmac
everything was excellent. loved it and i will come to kenya again because of you guys
Email Kuria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We didn't know Bigmac Africa before we found them in this forum. We engaged them for 3 days 2 nights
While in Masai Mara with our team of 11 family we enjoyed provisions of Mother Nature within the game drives.
The tour guides knew exactly where the big five could be found
Our spouses requested we make it an annual event and always contact Bigmac Africa for our safaris
They lived to our expectations and the three vehicles assigned to us had very cooperative tour guides
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Email Raghavan at safari | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magdalene has pro idea us proof of she being the best guide in supporting for Safari experience
All were up to my expectations and helped me proactively in the whole journey of mine to the location and I felt at home kind of experience even at such far way land from my place of stay. All the best and will refer to more friends and people asking me for Safari in Africa.
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Email Mattias Ryd | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari with Bigmac African Safaris
We (6 adults, 3 children) booked our 4days safaritrip with Bigmac Africa safaris and Magdalene was superb with recommendations and information. Once arrived in Nairobi one of our drivers picked us up at the airport and took us to a restaurant for dinner and later to our hotel. The next morning our drivers (Anthony and Bernard) picked us up at the hotel for the journey to Masai Mara. Theese guy's are really great with explaining everything from the great rift valley to every animal in Masai Mara. I really recommed Bigmac Africa Safaris for a Safari trip of a lifetime! We'll book our next trip with them for sure!