The Chalo Africa Inc Team
Chalo Africa
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & APTA
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $500 to $1,600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Aman Desai | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience through and through!
I organised a Tanzanian safari for my parents through Chalo Africa and it has been a most wonderful experience through and through. Smita was an absolute pleasure to work with, and she and the Chalo Africa team went above and beyond in curating the entire 1 week long Tanzanian experience for my parents. We must have gone back and forth and changed the overall itinerary at least 4-5 times, but never once did Smita have a problem with it, rather the feedback and back and forth was taken in a positive spirit and resulted into an efficient and experience rich itinerary for my parents. Smita truly cared about curating the perfect experience and fit considering our preferences and this was evident in the trip that resulted. My parents had a most wonderful time, and the trip included Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and of course, the Serengeti National Park. The accommodation choices / tents, the game drives, the bountiful animal viewing, the food and the service, the highly knowledgeable guides, the point-to-point handling of all days, the transit flights - everything was absolutely wonderful and resulted in a delightful overall experience and trip for my parents. Thank you Smita and thank you Chalo Africa for everything - we will certainly return in the future for additional African experiences!
Email Margaret | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
In my experience Chalo Africa proved to be a conscientious and caring tour operator
I found Chalo Africa helpful and caring, and always prompt in replying when I had problems getting my visa for Kenya. The information about safari clothing was very useful.
From the moment the holiday began, when we were met at the airport in Nairobi, everything worked smoothly and seamlessly and was a delight from start to finish. Worth every penny!
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Email Pavarna Karthikeyan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meticulous Planner
Malvika and team made sure we had one of the best holidays ever. Their expertise , experience and attention to details made our trip very enjoyable and seamless. The passion with which they work certainly shined through the quality of our holiday.
Chalo Africa made sure we get a life time of indelible memories ♥️
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Email Leigh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy!
This September, we had the most incredible safari experience in Kenya with Chalo Safaris. During our trip, we visited two remarkable destinations – the Maasai Mara and Amboseli National Park. Chalo also helped us to organize drivers and visisits to the Sheldrake Elephants Trust and the Giraffe Feeding station – these are not to be missed. I can honestly say that we were able to switch off completely and enjoy the holiday, as Chalo had everything covered.
It was Governor's Camp and the Mara that truly stole our hearts. The camp not only provided exceptional accommodation but also delivered outstanding service and great food. The attention to detail and the warm hospitality left a lasting impression on us. We will never forget the sound of the elephants wandering through the camp before dinner. Safely tucked away in our tents, you could see the herd out the window passing through and hear their rumbles. It took our breaths away.
While Governor's Camp was our favorite, it was also good to have a mix of experiences by staying at a camp and a lodge. We stayed at Old Tukai in Amboseli and really enjoyed the premises and service. One of the most magical moments of our safari was the opportunity to get up close with the birds and majestic elephants at Amboseli. The sheer beauty and presence of these animals in their natural habitat left us in awe and created memories that will be cherished forever. We turned into bird watchers overnight, getting up close with saddle bill storks and lilac breasted rollers and spoon bills!
A significant factor that contributed to our exceptional safari experience was the expertise and enthusiasm of our guides. Duncan and Moses, our guides at Governor's Camp and Amboseli, respectively, were truly exceptional. Their extensive knowledge of the wildlife, insightful commentary, and their ability to locate and track animals enhanced our safari adventure immensely. We felt safe, informed, and inspired by their passion for the wildlife and the conservation efforts in the region.
Overall, our safari in Kenya was an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking sights, remarkable experiences, and warm hospitality.
Thank you again Chalo for taking such good care of us and giving us such a great experience.
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Email Akshai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Service
We planned a trip to Kenya with Chalo Africa this year. This is our 2nd trip with them, the first was in 2017. They understood our intentions and budget and drew out an amazing itinerary that we are grateful for. The 12-day trip to Kenya was like a trip of a lifetime with a very high value for the money we spent.
Our stays with two different Asilia camps were incredible. The properties were fascinating and every single staff member knew so much about wildlife and birds that even conversations over tea turned super-informative.
We appreciate Smita and her team for efficient communication both before and during the trip. We especially appreciate them for being available for any kind of confusion that came up during our trip.
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Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
My wife and I had a fantastic experience. Chalo Africa made everything easy and stress free. I would recommend using Chalo Africa without hesitation and have already recommended them to family.
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Email Daria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly the best trip ever!
Wow, what an amazing trip we had!!
Sangeeta and her team were absolutely wonderful. The trip went very smooth and flawless. Every detail and every person associated with the travel agency could not have been more professional. I would highly recommend them and would definitely use them again!
Bravo for being so superior!!
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Email Martha | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10
Sangeeta was brilliant in helping me plan a small group safari to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. She understood my vision and her operations team executed the logistics flawlessly. Shout out to Malvika who handled a few last minute requests with no problem. I will definitely use Chalo next time I go to Africa (already dreaming about that!)
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Email Ethan Liu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Experience in Tanzania
Everything is so smooth from booking, tour arrangements till the end of journey. First time in East Africa and my experience in general is excellent. Local guides and drivers are very professional. The accommodations are satisfactory. This good experience definitely will bring me back to explore more in Eadt and South Africa in the future.
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Email Pranati | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient, helpful and organised
I found Chalo Africa through an internet search and contacted them with my inquiries about travelling to Kenya. My brief to them was that this would be my first trip to Kenya and I was interested in having an authentic experience filled with safaris and adventure. I would be travelling solo. They promptly replied with a few suggested itineraries and I also did my own research on their site. After some back and forth we tailer-made the perfect itinerary covering Amboseli, Masai Mara and Nairobi National Park. My trip was fabulous in every way. I would highly recommend staying in the Conservancies (as they had suggested). I loved all three Gamewatchers camps. The guides, the food, the comfortable tents, the management and the beautiful surroundings made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Chalo Africa as well as Porini camps (Gamewatchers).