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 Francis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Customer focused tour operator
We, in a group of 24, enjoyed a wonderful 11-day activity packed Kenya safari tour organized by Classic Journeys Africa. This is first major travel for all since Covid restrictions. For some that was also first Africa experiences. We rated this tour experience very high at possible 5 out of 5 due to the fact that we were able to tailor made our trip to what we wanted to see and control the pace. The tour provider is well equipped with own safari vehicles and experienced drivers (the best skilled in industry!). The tour coordinators are very responsive following through every question and specific needs during planning stage and during the tour throughout. They are professionals who know what the group needs and how to handle. BTY, I'm referring to the group as established mid-upper age couples in not-so-hurry-paced explorer category. If you are the one belongs to this type, you will not regret to consider them.
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Email Mariah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Classic Journeys provided once in a lifetime moments and memories
We started planning a year out and Elvis went above and beyond to answer questions and accommodate all of our requests- from children, to extra beds (odd number in group), to vegetarian food, we felt comfortable that our needs would be met. After a delayed flight, we were met by the most amazing guide Dennis for our journey. We visited so many places, had a few bumps in the road and enjoyed every minute! One of our travelers bumped their leg that ended up needing medical attention that had us stopping for ice, hospitals, and pharamacies. Dennis was so patient and helped navigate the facilities. We always felt safe and comfortable with his help. The safari stops were beyond imagination, we went from Ol Pejeta to Lake Nikita, the Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. We saw the big 5 in two days, witnessed three river crossings in the Mara, a giraffe memorial and a rare cheetah kill in Amboseli- again, Dennis was patient, kind, and always at the right place at the right time. We enjoyed every camp and stop. The only piece of advice would be to prepare for long drives between stops. Coming from the US, we noted the mileage but not the drive time. If and when we ever go back, we would definitely extend the one night stays each stop by a night or two to help mitigate the long drives from place to place. Again, this was a once in a lifetime trip topped off by excellent service from Classic Journey’s. Shout out to Dennis for being the best guide! Asante sana!
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Email Susan Elise | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, well-run operation, attentive to all details and wonderful host.
I've been to Kenya 4 times now and Classic Journeys Africa was by far the most well-run operation in every aspect. Their personal interaction with clients and great care to make our safari affordable, exciting, safe and comfortable was a rarity to find in the touism industry. What a pleasue to deal with them. Will go back on one of their safari trips next summer for absolutely sure.
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Email Sharyn | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very accommodating and available for a fantastic safari.
I arranged this safari for myself and four family members...three adults, one teenager, and one child. Classic Journeys helped with the itinerary and it was perfect. We missed the first day of our tour due to airline delays and they were right there to reorganize our trip. The cost of the safari was quite reasonable and good value for the money. I hurt my leg rather badly the first day and had to go the a hospital that night. Our tour guide arranged it all and was right there with me the whole time. I've travelled all my life and he was the best in every way. We all felt like we were new friends right away. We saw the big 5 and everything we wanted to see. It was the trip of a lifetime! I can't recommend Classic
Journeys Africa enough.
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Email Zack R | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Honeymoon in Tanzania
My new wife Shina and I cannot thank Classic Journeys Africa enough for an unforgettable experience for our Honeymoon in Late June and Early July 2022. We had a 6 night safari in Tanzania with stops at Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Parks followed by three nights of relaxation in Zanzibar and could not have made a better choice for our honeymoon than taking this private safari experience. Our accommodations that were organized by Charles during the safari were exceptional with each night outdoing the next, and we cannot describe how amazing our tour guided Arnold was throughuot the course of the safari. If there was an animal to be found - Arnold would get us there and he would always ensure we had the best view of any of the other travelers in other vehicles around us. He was extremely knowledgeable, tailored each day towards exactly what we were most excited to see, and was patient and kind throughout the entire week together. The company helped us complete excursions to a Maasai village and a walking safari in the Serengeti, both of which were highlights of the trip. We also had a private driver, Mashaka, available to us in Zanzibar who was excellent at providing recommendations and organizing our excursion to Stone Town. Special accommodations to highlight were Ngorongoro Forest Lodge and Tarangire Simba Lodge - both of which cannot be missed. We had high expectations for this trip and they were widely exceeded in every way. Thank you to the Classic Journeys Africa team for an unbelievable experience, we can't wait to return to Africa someday and look forward to booking with you again!
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Email johnnie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Far exceeded our expectations honoring a 2 year old commitment due to COVID!
We booked a safari with Classic Journeys over 2 years ago and had paid the majority of our trip prior to COVID affecting worldwide travel. Charles was our first point of contact and stayed in touch with us until we were able to safely travel 2 years later. When we first booked the safari it was to be a family vacation for 4 people and later we switched to 2. Charles was able to upgrade our accommodations and extend the length of our trip. My wife and I embarked on a private 2 week safari encompassing Kenya and Tanzania at 6 different camps and lodges in July 2022. The communication was excellent and prompt and the customer service was fantastic! We researched the web prior to booking with Classic Journeys and were not disappointed! The cost was not the cheapest nor the most expensive and we were looking to get the most out of our experience without breaking the bank. Our guides, Dixon and Praygod, were knowledgeable and indispensable in making our safari a dream vacation for us both. We were able to see several different landscapes, environments and animals and our guides shared a wealth of information everywhere we went! We are looking forward to returning and using Classic Journeys to set up another safari in the future!
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Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The bedt experience
It has been a fantastic Safari. The places we stayed were nice, clean, and with such friendly staff. You had the feeling that everything was possible. Our guide was meeting our every need, was humoristic and with a huge knowledge of the wild life and Kenya in general - you could ask about everything and he would try to answer. You felt safe and was sure that he had tryed everything he could, to give you the best experience.
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Email Grethe | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic from start to end
All went smooth from start to end! Great program and not at least eminent guide / driver. Highly recommended!
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Email Kjersti | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic from start to end!
Everything went seamlessly from arrival to departure. Great program and not at least eminent guide / driver - very knowledgeable, reliable punctual and sociable - could not been better!
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Email Gjertrud | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dreams came true!
Finally, after two years of waiting due to Covid-19, we were able to travel to Kenya on our honeymoon. We felt really appreciated by Classic Journeys and our high expectations were met. Everything was really good, and Classic Journeys also helped us with arranging the pcr-tests.
