Classic Journeys Africa
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $280 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Bala L | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big 5 and Wildebeest Migration
The trip to Tanzania was amazing. We were a group of ten which included kids and we covered Tarangire, Central and North Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater area and a day at Moshi. We booked through KimKim and Salty.Travel - Classic Journeys was their local partner in the area. The booking process was taken care of through KimKim while the actual safari was handled through Classic Journeys.
Magi and Penda are excellent guides who have spent a lot of time doing safaris. One of them was with us from the time we landed until they dropped us off at the airport again. They were patient with our questions and responsive to our needs. They were happy to provide suggestions about game drives and willing to work with us to modify plans as needed. Their knowledge of the area and animals were very valuable to us. They were able to get us to the right spots at the right time. We trusted them to take us where the animals were and we got to see the Big 5 and more! Our highlights of the trip included seeing a standoff between a herd of buffaloes and lions, watching a pride of lions eat their kill, seeing a couple of cheetahs eat a gazelle, and being in place to see the first crossing of wildebeests across the Mara river.
One minor area for improvement would be the vehicles. One of our vehicles had the misfortune of getting four flat tires over the course of our safari. Also, having working AC during the long days of travel would have been nice.
Wonderful!!!!
Amazing! the guide and the conductor was very good!
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Email Hemanth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seasoned Tour Operator
Great communication, good vehicles, fantastic guides, especially in Kenya, excellent camps and camping arrangements, top it all, saw the big 5 and a lot lot more; all in all delivered on all fronts, 5 stars for sure!! Thank you very much to make it the most memorable trip of our lifetime!
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Email Sunita Singh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a trip, fun and facts both combined into one
This trip was a trip of my life time and was full of pleasant surprises. Right from receiving us at the airport to sending us back, we had a heavenly experience with the warmest of the people and smartest of the guides. Classic Journeys did not disappoint us at all, infact it aced in every aspect of the trip. The warmest smiles picked us up at the airport, we were placed in a very clean and classic hotel and we felt safe. Although we were skeptical of our stay in the forests, to our surprise it was a glamping accommodation and the tents were extremely clean and well equipped. The dinner served at the camps were 3 meal course dinners with soup, salads and desserts. The tour guides were not only friendly and professional, they were extremely educated and carries a few educational book materials which made our gaming even more exciting. I have nothing but only good things to rave of this company and its staff. I look forward to sending my friends and family members to you all in future.
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Email Allan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organizer
We are a group 17 of us finally back home from our trip and I would like to thank you for Classic journey organizing our trip for us throughout the 16 days via Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Cape Town safari trip, We had a wonderful time at every destination and the hotels that you chose were excellent indeed. The 4 Land Cruiser driver that you provided was excellent and drove very safely and gently.
Amazing
This safari met all our expectations. The guide gave us 100% made sure we experienced all that was to see. The punctuality was great and communication with the French and English made everything easier for us. Hotel - tent beautiful and great variety of food. Sorry to head home.
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Email Anne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend
We had a fantastic trip that Classic Journeys Africa planned for us down to the smallest detail.
As four adult ladies alone on tour, we felt safe from the moment we landed in Nairobi and met by our service-minded driver Chris.
A varied program was planned with interesting visits to selected places.
Our trip to Flamingo Hill Camp in Nakuru with Lorenz, our safari guide and driver, was a triumph, where we were guaranteed to see flamingos and the Rhinos, a promise that was certainly fulfilled.
Lorenz took us on to the Zebra Plains Mara Camp in Masai Mara, where the wildlife was absolutely fantastic!
We left the safari stay with four of the big five attached to the camera roll, no leopard to be seen, but an eating cheetah really made up for that.
Then we traveled on by train from Nairobi to Mombasa, where we were met by guide Nelson and driver Gabriel.
After an overnight stay at the wonderful Sarova Whitesands, (if we had known how beautiful that place was, we would have stayed longer) we traveled on to Malindi, where we got a warmly welcomed at the Sandeid Malindi Dream Garden.
The boat trip that was arranged for us with snorkelling and a visit to a sandbar rising out of the sea was a wonderful finale to our stay.
We can and will wholeheartedly recommend Classic Journeys Africa and their staff for their excellent service and work.
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Email Marie-Pier Brunet | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING !
Above our expectations! Our guide, Amir, was able to direct us well regardless of our questions. It is a real Wildlife GPS! He has several contacts in different cities who facilitate reservations for additional activities (night safari, hot air balloon, etc.). Amir is interested in wildlife so he learns about animals which makes learning easier during our safaris. He speaks French very well and loves to tease his customers. I strongly suggest you ask to be with him if you speak French! A big plus to our dream trip!
The rooms were A+ and even the tents! We didn't see any cockroaches, spiders, etc. VERY CLEAN !
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Email Helen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marbelous, professional and knows a lot about the animals
The service was excellent. Our security was a priority.
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Email sylvain Pare | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
All was perfect i Will remember for thé test of m’y life