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Drones Africa Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Charlie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Drones was great in Kenya, but struggled in Tanzania
The communication from Drones before the trip seemed great. In Kenya we had a little orientation of what to expect, and that went well. Our guide was knowledgeable and looked out for us well. The accommodations were very comfortable.
The transfer to Tanzania was confusing because we kept being handed off to different people and the information they were giving us was different that we had been told. And our hotel was changed to a place that was not as nice as we had been told we would be staying. That was apparently for the convenience of the manager on the Tanzania side. That manager was rude when questioned about the change. The cook for our stay in Tanzania was great. Our guide was not quite as good as our guide in Kenya, but was fine. The camping was uncomfortable because the provided tents were old canvas tents which were not waterproof and the weather was cold and rainy. Additionally, the tents were put away wet, so even before the rain started, the tents smelled terrible and were very wet inside.
Despite booking the entire trip through Drones, the experiences between countries were very different.
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Email Rose | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, Responsible and Respectful
I absolutely loved this trip!! Camping in Masai Mara with only Masai warriors to protect us from the wild life, eating amazing authentic Kenyan food prepared by the very own chef, seeing the big 5 many times over, making 22 new friend from 11 nations … These were some of the highlight of this amazing trip.
I really appreciate Drones Africa Safaris Bravo!!
AE
Email sakthidasan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Satisfying
Lizzie was good with communicating, cleared all my doubts bfr arriving to Kenya, and our safari driver Antony was the best, he took us the best spot to view. Overall it’s worth for the money, and best budget safari in Kenya
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Email Hennessy Rebb | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great affordable safari experience
Big thanks to Lizzy as coordinator of the trip of our lifetime .we did 7 days safari in September and we really had a great experience .
We saw a lot of animals and doing several interesting extra activities in lake naivasha hell's gate .
Our guide Anthony was friendly and helpful.
Accommodations were comfortable .
The communication with drones africa safaris before our arrival in Kenya were clear and thanks once more to Lizzy .she was very patient in answering all our questions via email .
I recommend drones africa safaris all through.
We will come back
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Email Monika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Affordable and trustworthy
Thank you Drones (branch of Baboon Budget Safaris) for organising this incredible adventure. Thanks Reuben and Anthony - driver guides - for being always on time, for the knowledge they were so willing to share, for care and especially for thier respect to the wildlife. Choosing budget option I was a bit afraid of accommodation contidions but, as it occured, without need - they were simple but clean and safe. It is typical in Kenya that commuting takes a lot of time (somtimes during safari it takes whole day to go from one park to another) but I was ready for that.
If you are single traveller and wonder if to choose this option I strongly advise you to - beside safe and nice stay you can meet incredible people on the way!
Reply from Drones Africa Safaris
Posted on Dec 31, 2021We are super happy you had a great experience with us.
We appreciate your recommendation and the 5* service review.
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Email Apo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10 day tour in Kenya and Tanzania
My girlfriend and I did a 10-day safari in Kenya and Tanzania that included Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. I will split this review in two parts, one for each country/tour operator.
Kenya/ Drone Safaris:
We were just 2. Our driver and guide was Boniface. He was amazing in every part of his job. Driving in Kenya is not care-free, but he always made us feel safe. As a guide he is fully knowledgeable, answered all questions and was super adaptive in case we had some request (e.g. extra toilet break or picture-stop requests). Touring with him was very fun and interesting and he did more than we could ask for in order for us to see as many amazing things as possible. We were lucky to have him as a guide.
The accommodation in Lake Nakuru was at a basic but decent hotel. No complaints. The Miti Mingi Eco Camp (Masai Mara) was also very good. We had a small issue with the water but was fixed before we were back from the game drive. The people working there were super friendly. The Kimana campsite in Amboseli was worse. The first day we had a dripping toilet, no warm water and a weird semi broken bed. The next day we were given a smaller but good room. I had already read such a case in another review, so in case someone stays here i d recommend checking their room as early as possible. Food was also more basic in this camp.
The communication before and during the trip with Lizzy was amazing. I sent way too many questions and she was answering incredibly fast. This was important for us, since you always want to have the feeling of security in a foreign country.
Tanzania/ 7 wonders:
We were a group of 4. Our driver and guide Hozza was also amazing. He made his best in all cases, drove fast but safe and was great at spotting animals and taking us to the right places at the right time. Thanks to him we could even see the gnu crossing at mara river! We also had a cook that did a great job. In general the food was a bit better in this part of the trip.
Our initially booked plan was including one day in lake Manyara, one in Serengeti and one in Ngorongoro. Once we arrived in Arusha, we were offered an alternative of two days in Serengeti and one in Ngorongoro, since lake Manyara is currently flooded (we also saw this on our way to the Ngorongoro). This was a gift from above. I would def recommend two days in Serengeti, as it is maybe the best park i ve been to (very close to Masai Mara). It was also the only reason why we had enough time to see the Mara gnu crossing. We are very thankful that we were offered this alternative.
The accommodation in Arusha (Ambassador hotel) was very good and i can def recommend its restaurant. It won’t be anywhere close to fast, but the quality and prices are great. The Seronera camp in Serengeti was not the best. There was no hot water and the bathrooms were dirty. We also had a night at the Serengeti Heritage Camp (lodge/ luxurious camping). Everything was very nice there, from the food to the tents/apartments. Lastly, we were already prepared for the Simba campsite of Ngorongoro and how cold it is, so after all it was fine. There is also hot water, nice view and you will wake up next to zebras that get their breakfast behind your tent!
I only communicated once we were in Arusha with George and Evelyn from 7 Wonders, but they were great at proposing the change of plan and at making sure that our booked lodge in Manyara would be “transferred” to one of the Serengeti nights.
In general, we are both extremely happy we booked this trip with Drone Safaris. If someone has realistic expectations about potential delays and things that can always happen (we were waiting for a couple hours at the border for the shuttle to Arusha to start for example), then they are free to experience some amazing parks that offer maybe the best safari experience in the world. Go for it.
Reply from Drones Africa Safaris
Posted on Dec 31, 2021We are super happy you had a great experience with us.
We appreciate your recommendation and the 5* service review.
You are always welcome to book with us again
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Email Tanner | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Experience
I have traveled a lot and I consider going on safari to be my favorite travel experience so far. Lizzy, the main contact person for Drones, is great and that was one of the reasons I chose them to begin with. You can always count on a prompt response to any question or issue. Also, the drivers in both Kenya and Tanzania were great. We saw all the big animals plus many others.
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Email GEORGIOS PAPAISIDOROU | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very consistent travel agency. It does exactly what it promises in its program
Excellent and very safe Safari. Very very good quality of food (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Reply from Drones Africa Safaris
Posted on Aug 8, 2022Hi, thank you very much for sharing your safari experience with us and recommending us to upcoming travelers. We are grateful your Kenya and Tanzania safari was amazing our guides are knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to ensure our guests have the best and most memorable experience. You are most welcome to travel with us in the future as you discover other destinations.
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Email Matthew | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect summit tour of Kilimanjaro!
From start to finish, the tour company was totally professional! Our guide Justin, cook Emmanuel, and porters Valerian, Juma, Munasa, Eric, and Hibaru were so friendly, professional and amazingly hard workers. Justin definitely assembled a team that I can recommend to everyone!
I made it to the summit if Kilimanjaro with Justin and valerian's encouragement!
By the end, I felt like we were all old friends or family, and I feel like I'm actually their friend now!
Highly recommend!
Reply from Drones Africa Safaris
Posted on Sep 19, 2022Thank you very much Matthew for taking the time to review us, we are happy that you had a wonderful safari /trek experience!
Thank you again for the recommendation
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Email Dominika&Moritz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and well organized operator
Together with my boyfriend we've booked 10 days budget safari in Kenia and Tansania for September/October 2022. Our main contact from Drones Safaris side was Lizzy - she was always helpful and replied really fast whenever we had some questions.
Regarding safari itself:
On Kenya side our guide was Anthony and we were traveling with a safari van. Anthony is a really good guide, he knows National Parks well so we were able to see a lot of animals. He is also an awesome driver. We always felt safe with him + he was very flexible whenever we needed extra stop at the ATM or shop.
The border crossing could be more organized - we were kinda left alone after formalities and had to wait 3h for the shuttle bus to departure. We heard from other travelers that they had a similar experience, so maybe that's just how an Afrikan Bordecrossing looks like.
In Tansania we traveled with 4x4 Land cruiser and a different driver - William. In general we liked the Tansania part aswell, but we preferred Kenia. In Tansania was a smaller variety of animals (but it also depends on the season you are coming).
The accommodations in Kenya and Tansania were:
Miti Mingi Eco Camp, City Max Hotel, Kimana Camp Site, Ambassador Hotel, Simba Camp and Serengeti Camp. Hotels are always better as there is warm water guaranteed while in other locations that was not always the case. You should bear in mind, it's a budget safari so do not expect anything exclusive, but all the locations were fine.
In general: We would recommend anyone to book a safari with Drones Africa Safaris. We had an amazing time and felt taken care of from the arrival to departure (they even picked us up from the airport and dropped off after safari). It was an unforgettable adventure! Thank you Drones Africa Safaris for making it happen.
Reply from Drones Africa Safaris
Posted on Oct 12, 2022Dear Dominika & Moritz ,
Thank you very much for trusting us while on your holiday in Africa and for taking the time to review us, we are happy that you had a wonderful safari experience and that Anthony did excellent work. about the border crossing sometimes the tourist shuttle bus can delay to arrive at Namanga due to traffic as well as the slow operations of the immigration officials hence travelers wait for a long duration of time.
Thank you again for the recommendation