Our Team
Kipok Africa Adventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- TANAPA, BRELA & MNRT
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Laila | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I recommend you stay away... 4k USD wasted
Amani is a professional con artist in my opinion. He first spoke to me last year Sept through safari bookings and I decided after my quote was received not to go to Serengeti that year fast forward a year later he contacts me out of the blue on WhatsApp to offer me a tour. I agreed after much back and forth. But alarm bells should have rung when he contacted me out of the blue. He lied by sending me provisional bookings which looked genuine but u could of course cancel and once he received my money he stopped communicating much and didn’t deliver anything as promised. This guy knows exactly what he is doing. Just stay away from this cowboy company. I am so shocked Tanzania tourist board and the Arusha police still allow this guy to trade and how he is not behind bars is beyond me. I feel sorry for all of us who got conned.
Email Faith | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kipok adventure exploited us
Kipok Adventures/Amani has exploited me together with 12 other clients, book with Kipok Adventures at your own risk!
They exploit, the matter is with the police and the ministry of tourism Tanzania, we're hoping that justice will be served and we get our refund!!
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Email Jorge | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
$10.000 DOWN THE DRAIN
Scammed by Kipok! Made us pay a massive amount online for the national parks, cancelled our booking and used our money for other bookings. Nothing arranged in Tanzania. No hotel, no car, no guide,nothing. Kenya was done via subcontractor which we paid for again as Kipok did not pay them. Stay away from this company!!!
Email Japesh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lost $3K USD to the company - I recommend you stay away like the plague
TLDR: In my opinion Amani is a professional liar and it shocks me as to how he has been given 5 star ratings on this page. He collects the full tour's payment upfront but fails to deliver parts of the tour and pockets the cash for himself. We have many instances of Amani confirming the money will be refunded for the parts of the tour that could not be arranged, however we have yet to see the refund come through. We have been scammed of $3k USD and have filed a police report and are in conversations with the regulatory bodies in Tanzania requesting for aid in recovering this money. I am writing this review to create awareness of this premeditated disgusting scam that all current and future travelers should stay away from. Screenshots attached.
Tour Details
Tour Operator: Amani
Company Name: Kipok Africa Adventures
Tour Dates: August 17 - August 23, 2024
Booking and Payment Summary
I paid 50% of the total package fee ($4,285 USD) prior to the start date, with the remaining 50% paid in cash on August 17.
We were asked to pay an additional $550 USD in cash for a night game drive and a visit to a Maasai village on August 17. These activities, however, were never delivered, and the hotels confirmed that night game drives were not possible. Amani definitely knew this and yet promised to deliver a night game drive, indicating a beginning of the scam.
Daily Itinerary & Incident Summary
August 17 - 19: Amani Mara Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya – No issues; services provided as agreed. However, the night game drive and Maasai village visit, for which we paid $550 USD, were not delivered.
August 19 - 22: Kubu Kubu Tented Luxury Lodge, Serengeti, Tanzania (Screenshots attached)
Before our arrival at Kubu Kubu, Mr. Laizer informed us of a payment issue on his end and requested that we pay the hotel directly for our three nights. He assured us we would be refunded at the end of the tour.
Despite repeated follow-ups, we have yet to receive this refund.
August 22 - 23: Neptune Lodge, Ngorongoro, Tanzania – No issues; payment covered as agreed.
Incident at Ngorongoro Park (screenshots attached)
Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, Mr. Laizer cited a “technical issue” with his payment to the park and instructed us to pay the park fees directly. We complied, incurring additional costs.
Between these incidents, the extra payments totaled $3,076 USD, revealing a consistent pattern of fraudulent requests for money. We had already paid the tour fee in full, and the additional payments were unjustified and based on false pretenses.
I am sharing this to alert other travelers to the fraudulent practices of Amani Laizer & Kipok Africa Adventures. Please be cautious and consider other, more reputable safari operators. I would be giving 0 stars if I could.
Email Justine lusamba | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really awful trip
Really awful trip with the Kipok Africa Adventures crew. They steal $1,400 from me and move to a more advantageous location. They act unreasonably and don't reply; their behavior and service are appalling. I beg that they be avoided by all. I would rate them with no stars. The Kipok Africa Adventures company is a really bad tour operator that none of you should hire. They didn't go, and their food was terrible.
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Email Renu M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I look forward to travelling with this company again in the future.
The safari in Amboseli National Park, Lake naivasha, and masai mara Game Reserve was an unforgettable experience. Ben, the guide from Kipok Africa Adventures, allowed us to see almost every wildlife. His expertise and keen observational powers made our experience special. Under his leadership, we not only saw wildlife but also learned a lot about their behaviour and habits. I look forward to travelling with this company again in the future.
BE
Email Veronique | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This company ruined our Safari experience in Tanzania
According to previous reviews, Kipok seemed a great choice for travelling. Communication with Amani went good until arrival in Tanzania. Since the end of september everything seems to go wrong with this company since hotels are not being booked, gate permits are not being reserved and payed. We had to book and pay several nights ourselves. We were left without company /driver or guide for several days.
Amani showed up at a certain point, promising to refund us but was actually scamming us in the face. We even took him to the Police station for unreliable business.
To travel with children on a long expected holiday that was supposed to be an unforgettable experience and to end up in the Police station with support of our belgian embassy is - in 1 word - a horrible experience.
We were so lucky to meet other great people of amazing Tanzania and European travellers to help us out.
Amani is definitely not to be trusted at this moment. So sorry for al the others that got scamed.
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Email Fulvio | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Owner Amani ran away with the money
Amani (the owner) or nobody else from Kipok showed up to pick us up and did not answer any of our several calls. They left us alone in Tanzania and kept the deposit we paid.
We later found out that other tourists had the same experience. The police department in Arusha is taking care of this case. You can check other people’s reviews on Google and TripAdvisor too.
ES
Email Miriam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were scammed by this company - do not book with them!
Amani, the manager, stole our money and gave us alone in Kenya. We already paid everything to him before coming to Kenya, it’s our honeymoon so we wanted to relax. He did not book everything and We had to pay for the hotels, park fees and driver again to be able to finish our trip and arrive to our last destination. We went to the police to report this. Do not trust him, he lied to us and stole our money !
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Email Doyle Nelson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
9 days tour to Kenya and Tanzania
The tour arranged by Amani exceeded all expectations. From the start, making the experience even more enjoyable. Our guide, Moses, was exceptional, leading us through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, where we saw everything from a pride of lions with their cubs to majestic black rhinos and even hyenas passing by as we dined!The accommodations were superb, with one unforgettable night tented camps in the midst of cape buffalo and other wildlife. If only we could have enjoyed more of the delicious meals prepared by the lodges. This safari is an absolute must for anyone visiting Tanzania!