African Comfort Zone Safaris
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Ike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My experience with ACZ Safaris felt like walking down the red carpet from the booking to my return.
This was my second safari to Kenya after 30 years. I took my friend and 13 year old daughter which was their first safari. The initial contact and booking with ACZ Safaris was so simple online. I emailed what I wanted to do. Jon wrote back with suggestions and prices. I easily posted my deposit and sent them my travel itinerary. They had a driver pick us up at the airport delivering me to 2 nights at our hotel to rest up for our safari and to see some sights around Nairobi. We visited the farm of Karen Blixen, David Sheldrick elephant orphanage, and Nairobi National Park. The driver Martin was extremly courteous, knowlegeable and patiently answered every question we had. We saw the Masai Mara and the beqinning of the great migration. Had wonderful food and accomidations for 2 nights. Then on to Lake Nukuru to look for rhinos. We did and completed the hunt for the BIG FIVE which does not happen on every safari. The rest of the trip was just icing on the cake. We drove down to the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro in Amboselli National Park for 2 nights with a talented private Chef Frederick . The game drive and views were thrilling. We then drove to the famous Treetops Lodge for one night in Aberdare National Park where Princess Elizabeth was notified she was Queen upon her fathers death. The accomodations, food and views of the game were beyond what I expected. It had been nicely upgraded since I last stayed there but still had the characteristics that make it famous. The lodge had their hunter take us on a walking safari not only to see the wildlife but also explained some of the medical uses of the flora. That night they turned the flood lights on the saltlick for the guests to enjoy watching the game comfortably from a lookout. The next morning ACZ took us to Thompson Falls to see the waterfalls and have lunch. They drove us safely to the airport in Nairobi. I can't recommend this company enough. Being from the travel industry myself and being old school for customer service that you don't experience much anymore. This company goes over and beyond any promises they make. I was made to feel comfortable at all times and my safety and enjoyment was always number one with them. Everything was a thousand times better than I expected and I still can't get over their attention to every detail. My friend was so impressed too. My daughter had fun and got an education about another world, animals and travel that I can't provide at home or school.
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Email Carmen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari EVER!
Every part of this experience beat my expectations. ACZ Safaris is absolutely a dream to plan with. They are wonderful.
Email Jakob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari and great driver/guide
3 day Masai safari was a fantastic experience. Food, accommodation and driver/guide were all excellent and we were fortunate to see an abundance of wildlife!
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Email Rick Yancey | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They are courteous, professional, providing an awesome experience with a caring attitude.
Communication and service were awesome and the safari itself, we saw 2 different leopards and 4 of the Big 5 in 3 days!
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Email Michelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Will use again
John was very professional and efficient. He was flexible to work within our budget.
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Email Bernice | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience in every way!
We always got a quick reply to questions and were given all the information we needed ahead of time. Our driver/guide (Isaac) was excellent ... knowledgeable, funny, careful with driving and a very nicy guy. We stayed in tented camp because it was an inexpensive option. All the tents are under a solid roof so are protected from any rain. Our tent had 2 single beds with good matresses/pillows and were comfortable. At the back of each tent is an "en suite" bathroom area. It's basic but does the job: 3 sections: toilet/sink/shower. The food is provided buffet style in the dining room with a bar area and a place to charge your phone. The staff were great!!
The safari itself did not disappoint. We visited in the rainy season (but there was no rain!!) and before the wildebeest migration so the grass was high ... but we saw many many of the parks animals ... highlights were being 2-3 metres away from a pair of lions, watching another group of lion eating dinner (a zebra), seeing elephants ambling along, 2 zebras having a playful fight, as well as seeing the giraffes, hippos, buffalos, hartebeest, impala, baboons, warthogs and tons more ... and all agaisnt the glorious backdrop of the parks wide open spaces and beauty.
We visited a Masai village, went into the home of the guide (who was excellent!!) and met his family while he told us about the Masai way of life ... a real highlight!
Overall ... a fabulous experience ... if you get a chance (even in the rainy season which is supposedly the low season) grab it!!! Thank you African Comfort Zone Safaris!!
Email Riad Hamade | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
It was indeed a great experience. Joshua (driver/guide) did a great job showing us many animals at Masai Mara, including 4 of the big 5. John (organizer) was very responsive to my E-mails, accommodated the payment methods I chose, and our last minute reservation.
We took the cheapest option, and the accommodation was not that bad. The tent is elevated, so you're not on the ground; here's an ensuite bathroom; no wifi; electricity is only for a couple hours in the morning and then 6.30-10pm. The tents were clean, bugs free.
Would do it again.
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Email Father Michael Paciello | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
acz safari is the way to go!
jambo John ,the tour operator is a hands on type guy who will do anything(Including offering to by you a guiness) to make sure your safari meets your expectations.From the Nairobi hotel he recommended(I highly recommend the kwezha)The personal tour he took me on in Nairobi(the elephant orphanage,the giraffe shelter and the cultural was great and highly recommended.The night staying with Alex with his family in the Masai village ,eating and sleeping with these precious people,was the highlight of my time in Kenya.I would recommend staying at the manyatta Lodge or the sopa.The budget choice was not worth the savings.If you can get 2 to 3 couples to go with you.You'll make memories to last a lifetime.I was on my own and had a Kansas grad on my safari which was fun as we had just knocked them off in the NCAA's on the way to a national championship ( i told her we'd go easy on them next year;NOT)so either way you'll have a great time.you won't regret choosing acz for your 3 day safari
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Email Jun | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hakuna Matata
"Hakuna Matata" (No worries). African Comfort Zone Safaris were trustworthy experts in Safari games. John and Joshua can tailor-made the trip to your request (if you wanted to stay in tent to hotel room accommodation, to bring you back to airport, etc.). The tour guide is very experienced and he definitely know where to hunt. I will book again with them for my next Safari trip.
PK
Email Jamal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Good experience. To see the animals in the wild is a next level thing.