Back of Africa Adventure ltd
Back of Africa Adventure
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) & KWS
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Susan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari value
If you're looking for a good value safari, try a Back of Africa camping safari. Our family of five enjoyed a private four-day safari in Tanzania where we saw the Big 5 and so much more. Prior to the trip, I communicated with Allan, the owner, via email and always received a prompt, detailed response. The trip itself was well organized and went smoothly. Our driver/guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. He did a great job spotting a wide variety of animals and made sure we were informed in advance about plans for the next day. The safari vehicles are an older model and the campgrounds have basic accomodations. Set your expectations there and you won't be disappointed. The game drives, however, are spectacular. We have lots of postcard worthy pictures and great memories. If you want to do Africa on a budget and are willing to camp, I highly recommend Back of Africa for a camping safari.
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Email Philip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Yes you can!
My girlfriend, 22, and I, 26, had a great experience with Back of Africa Adventure, from the very first day of our pick-up at the airport by the greatest guide you may find - Obama :) - until being dropped off again. All our questions in advance and in the Back of Africa office in Nairobi were handled with joy and professionalism by Allan.
We decided to go for a four-day safari, one to be spent in Nakuru NP and three in Masai Mara NP. On Day One, Obama picked us up at our place in the outskirts of Nairobi early in the morning to start the trip to Nakuru through the beautiful Rift Valley. Upon arrival in Nakuru, we had the opportunity to check into a very comfortable, spacious hotel where we had a great lunch and rest before embarking on our first game drive in Nakuru NP. Although it was raining, Obama made sure we had the most mesmerising time; we spotted many birds, gazelles, antilopes, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and, the absolute highlight, four rhinos, both black and white rhinos. Obama taught us about the animals' lives with great expertise throughout all encounters.
In the morning of Day Two, we continued our journey in joyful mood to Masai Mara NP, only to find out that our Nakuru experience could be topped. We spent two nights in a lovely eco camp run by local Maasai right next to a river bordering the park. During three days of safari (afternoon drive - full-day game drive - morning drive), we saw the Big Five and many other species. It was clear that this was mostly thanks to Obama's great expertise and knowledge of the park - he knew every corner and road and, most importantly, where to find wildlife in its finest form. Apart from that, he also was the go-to-guy for the other safari operators. In Masai Mara NP, Obama was also very open to spontaneous rescheduling and gave his best for us to have an incredible time. During long hours in the car outside the nationalparks, he further discussed not only the animals and plants, but also football and Kenyan politics - he knows it all! On top of all, Obama and Allan together dropped us off at the airport in Nairobi, incl. a farewell drive alongside the Nairobi NP. Cristina and I couldn't have been in better hands and highly recommend this operator with their amazing staff to everyone interested in visiting Kenya. Special thanks to Allan and Obama!
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Email Matic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 4-day safari
I have to mention The Back of Africa's representative, Allan. He was amazing. His email correspondence was super prompt and he was extremely thoughtful throughout the entire process (reservation, downpayment, ...). He even called our driver on our second day of safari just to check if we are satisfied and if everything is ok. Really amazing service on their end.
Moreover, we had a really great time and saw every one of Big Five group. Our driver and the cook were both great and really did their best.
Our driver Erick even communicated with other drivers to find out where the most interesting animals were located and took us there. All in all, it was a great experience. And even though it was a rainy season we had very nice weather.
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Email Madeline | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience!
We went on the 6-day tour of Northern Tanzania, which was incredible! Back of Africa had everything sorted out and were a great help in the booking-process. The only thing I would recommend is taking a shorter trip than 6 days as it is a long safari, but especially Serengeti and Ngorongoro were amazing and probably the most beautiful places I have ever visited! If I had to do it again I would definitely recommend the camping safari with Back of Africa as you really get to experience the nature up close, but 3-4 days is enough!
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Email Thomas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Safari for a very reasonable price
It was a very nice safari, our driver was quite experienced and did everything to make our experience unique. The food was also very nice. I think its hard to get a budget safari for a cheaper price. Although the price is pretty low I missed nothing and can only recommend this operator!
Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Selous trip
They did not excellent job arranging a Selous trip for us. A key requirement was that we can book with PayPal which they supported. That was a big help.
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Email Sandra Pagès | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
We did a 4 days safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Back of Africa Adventure (Sandland tours in Tanzania). Allan, the manager is very competent. I talked with him and we arranged everything before the safari. During the safari everything was perfect; the guide (Estommy) was very friendly and very knowledable about the wildlife! We saw the big 5 and a lot of animals more!! It was amazing. The acommodation was perfect, above all the Katikati tented camp in Serengeti!Definetly, one of the best experiences in my life.
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Email Madeline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience we will talk about for years
My husband and I booked our safari one day before leaving and Allan helped with the whole thing. He was very quick with responding and made us feel comfortable with our last minute plans. Our driver Martin was the BEST! We saw all the animals that they said we would, and more. I could not believe what a wonderful time we had!! I will definitely be recommending Back of Africa to all my friends heading to Kenya!
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Email Sarah P. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular safari in Masa Mara with great service!
Just finished a 4-day budget safari in Masai Mara and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Allan M. was very helpful and responsive throughout the booking and arrangement process, and our tour operator gave us the best experience possible over the four days, demonstrating expertise and experience during the game drives and providing substantial knowledge on the wildlife. I would highly recommend Back of Africa for a safari, especially for those traveling on a budget.
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Email Martine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
Everything was perfect before, during and after the trip.
- Quick answers, different propositions to adapt to customer needs
- Good organisation in the country for hotels, transfers and safaris
- Nice guide, very professional
Everything was organised for us, we had only to think about our holidays and to enjoy.