Our driver guide on safari
Boundless Africa Journeys
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- Eco Tourism Kenya, Kenya Wildlife Service & ITAP
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $220 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Manfred + Birgit | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect organisation, Perfect Driver, Perfect Hotel Selection - as good as it gets :-)
From first contact and offer, payment procedure, timings, quality of service, recommendations, friendlyness - it was perfect form the start till the end.
Many thx to Annette for a great organisation and flexibility.
Many thx to our Driver Guide Shaddy. We felt every second of the trip absolutely secure, well informed and very "happy".
... And we saw 1000's of animals.
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Email Ed & Marcia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
We had a great 7 day Big Game safari with Boundless Africa Journeys. Our rep Annette was extremely organized and thorough with our itinerary. Upon our arrival in Nairobi she was also most kind and helpful with a half day short notice tour ahead of our safari start. This is where we met Enock, our guide. He is the guide extraordinare, punctual, organized, knowledgeable with excellent driving skills. We completed seeing both the Big Five and the Samburu Special Five with credit to Enock . Top marks to BAJ for this trip of a lifetime ! Highly recommend!
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Email AG | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From start to finish, Boundless was dedicated to ensuring we had an amazing safari experience.
My partner and I went on a 6 day safari in the Masai Mara with Boundless Africa and we couldn't be more happy with how it turned out. From the planning stages, Annette was super helpful in ensuring the safari was what we were looking for and within our budget. Communication with her was easy and we did not have to wait long for her replies.
When we arrived, we were met by our driver and tour guide Shadrack. He really went above and beyond during the entire trip and was super knowledgeable about the area and the animals. He was very professional and personable and answered any questions we had. Although we knew it couldn't be guaranteed, we were able to see all of the animals we were hoping (including the big 5), and we owe this to Shadrack's knowledge and dedication to his job. He was respectful to the animals and didn't try to get into their personal space, which allowed us to see them in their most natural way.
We are very happy with our time with Shadrack and our experience with Boundless we would definitely use them again!
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Email Kristine Don | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kenyan safari that is worth every penny!
Boundless Africa offers an excellent 4-day safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Park. This safari is worth every penny and is an incredible bargain! The communication was seamless. Annette, who handled all communications and payments, provided me with a detailed quote/invoice and answered all my questions clearly and in a timely manner. She made sure that we were all set up before our tour began, meeting us at our hotel and giving us a quick debrief, an itinerary for our journey, and introducing us to our driver. Annette and our driver, Peter, were very friendly, flexible, and accommodating to all our requests and questions! Peter was so knowledgeable and fielded our questions about the people, the culture, and the animals like a champ! Since we did a private tour (only my friend and I), we had a spacious 4x4 popup minivan all to ourselves, so that made the long drives from Nairobi to Masai Mara quite comfortable despite the dusty, bumpy road conditions. My only complaint is that one of the doors of the van was finicky and had to be finessed by Peter each time to open and close.
We saw tons of animals (including all of the Big 5), including TWO leopards (having a "wedding"), five white rhinos, two lions (a male and female) with fresh kills, and tons of elephants, giraffes (Masai and Rothschild), hippos, cape buffalo, and etc. The accommodations were all as described, clean and very comfortable. Food was also very delicious and had plenty of options for all palates! Flamingo Hill was especially luxurious and the service at Azure Masai Haven was top notch! But be aware, there is no WiFi in the rooms, only the common areas, and service/speed is spotty.
One suggestion I have is to include the credit card transaction fee (3%) to the fare listed, as this added additional cost to our safari that we were not expecting. You must add the fee into the final payment amount on the website, as the website doesn't automatically add the service fee to the final payment amount. We messed this up and ended up just paying the difference in person, so it was fine in the end!
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Email Maria Escola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very professional and helpful experience.
This was the first time we have booked a tour like this and we found the communications very helpful. Each time we had a question, it was addressed quickly. The only complaint that we have is in regards to the Visas for entering Kenya and Tanzania. We were not aware of the cost or that there was the ability to apply for an "E Visa" for Kenya prior to arriving. It was very stressful and confusing, especially at the Tanzania boarder. Also, the need for US dollars was a surprise to us and credit card use is limited. We expected that we would use more local currency.
The tour itself was wonderful and we enjoyed our guides very much. The parks we visited were amazing and the accommodations were very nice. The food exceeded our expectations. Shopping at the markets was not something we enjoyed, but the game drives never failed to impress. Our Kenyan guide was especially knowledgable and we enjoyed looking for birds with him.
The overall experience was fantastic. We would recommend Boundless Africa Journeys to friends and appreciate all they did to make our anniversary trip so special.
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Email Fred Wylds | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful once in a lifetime adventure, great service, great driver / guide, great lodges and food
A wonderful once in a lifetime adventure, great service, great driver / guide, great lodges and food
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Email Susan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic trip!
After researching many tour operators we choose Boundless Africa. Annette was awesome in helping us get set up and arranging our travel. Johnson was our driver/guide, and we could not have asked for anyone better. We saw everything, he made did a great job finding the animals and getting us in the right position. The itinerary was perfect and we had a nice variety of parks. The trip could not have gone better!
Email Basudev Pal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai Mara, Amboseli and Naivasha
It is am excellent experience with the Boundless Africa trip. The trip was comfortably place with excellent hotel arrangements. The logistics were very good. We were given advance tips about weather and local things needed. Our experience of spending an afternoon in the Sunset point at Amboseli was very special. We definitely recommend it.
Email Alexander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Experience
We really got to see the bush and it was spectacular! Our guide was not only knowledgeable and was able to show us areas you would never find without an experienced guide. The food was always good and plentiful. The memory of waking up surrounded by Zebras will stay with me forever.
Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Personal and Flexible
Annette had worked with us to tailor the dates, locations and lodging just for us and our needs. She found a lodge for us that was far more comfortable and beautiful than any place I had ever stayed in. I could have stayed there for the whole trip. She took the time to answer our many questions and worked with us to determine the best itinerary for our 5 day safari.