Big Time Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Good for budget
Big Time Safari LTD were great at keeping in touch with us before the safari and answered all our queries promptly. Martha was very friendly and helpful- doing everything she could to make our trip memorable. We were picked up and dropped off at the airport (separately as we had different flights) at very awkward times in the morning for free as part of this package. We did the 3 day masai trip which was pretty cheap. You do get what you pay for so cannot expect luxury (accommodation was very basic, food was good though) but every basic need was catered for. Our group had a great dynamic which helped make our trip most enjoyable- we managed to see the majority of the big 5 on our first game drive in the afternoon. Highly recommended.
ES
Email Marta and Roger | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was wonderful we could catch the best moments!
Martha, tha manager was super kind with us, she helped since we conntacted with big times about information of the safari and was in touch with us untill we finished the safari. James, our driver was great, super funny and very professional. Our expectations were acomplished and they gave us a experience so much better than we expected! I recommend to everybody to do the safari with big times because the relationship price experience is simply the best.
HK
Email Ka Yan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good.
BigTime safaris staff are all very nice , responsible , their tent camp , hotel are very clean , the safaris very good and the driver will find ainamals , very safe , interesting , very responsible , all things (food , hotel , camp , resort , car ) very good , and the price very reasonable. I love the trip , I love Bigtime all staff!!!
AE
Email Louise | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was fantastic- we got to see everything we dreamed of and our guide was great.
The office staff were helpful with answering g questions prior to the trip. We were pleased to be picked up from the airport, even though our safari didn't start until the next day. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Be prepared for bumpy roads and fast driving! The camp we stayed at was suitable. The beds were not the most comfortable but it was nice to have water and some electricity available. The food was good and all staff members were friendly. The safari was amazing! We were not disappointed. We got to see everything we hoped for and more.
Email Brian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very efficient and affordable safari
Big Times Safaris are the best no doubt! From the the time I booked the safari; they didn't even ask for a down payment like many other companies do, they just took my details and reserved a space for me till the day i paid for the safari and that was a day to.
The driver was so friendly right from picking us up from the hotel all the way to the safari and back. He ensured we had a nice experience throughout the safari.
DE
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day Masai Mara
We got picked up at 6.30 am and went to the office of Big Time. But the thing they do is that all the companies try to fill up their buses and so we were driving for probably four more hours through Nairobi to pick up people from other companies. This caused us then to arrive at the camp so late that we couldn't go out for safari anymore. The plan was then to start the next day really early with breakfast at 5.30 to compensate the missed time and to see the sunrise. But this didn't work out because there was no breakfast until 6.15am so we also missed the sunrise. The rest of the day was really awesome, we saw a lot of animals and the Masai Mara national park is really worth a visit. When we asked in the evening for water they told us that there's only 1 liter each per day and in my opinion this is too less if they say that water is included!
On the third day we actually made it to see the sun rise and left to Nairobi at 8am and arrived at home around 4pm. Besides that we had a driver who wasn't speaking at all to our group and was racing all the time so that we were just shaking in the bus the whole time. It would have been nice if he would have explained sometimes things about Masai Mara but at least he knew the ways there very well.
So I definitely would recommend to go to Masai Mara National Park but in my opinion not with the Big time company. Probably spending more money would be worth it.
IE
Email Kate | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We really enjoyed our safari to the Massai Mara. Martha from Big Time safari is fantastic and helped us every step of the way. We wanted to add a few days in Tanzania and they even accomodated that, although we did NOT have a good experience with the Tanzanian safari group so be sure to ask for Martha and you will have an experience of a life time!!
IN
Email Dipanka | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good timely and enjoyable trip
The guide in the safari tour to Masai Mara was knowledgeable about the place. Stay in Masai Mara camp could be improved as there was no electricity throughout the night. Reached back Nairobi safely and on time. Nice journey.
MX
Email Chencha Flores | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!!
Everything its amazing!!! we spend a lot of time with Big time's services, actually all our time in Africa… was with them, an awesome experience, all the drives, the cookers and the office guys was very very friendly with us.
All the time they had a lot of attentions with us and try to get us the best time there… actually they help us with personal stuffs!! Was our Kenyan family
Thanks big time!!! been honor of you name, was a Big time in this trip (safari) ;) see you soon!!!
AE
Email Mohamed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience with low budget
The BigTime safaris is good company they could develop a very good program for you and follow up with you to make sure your are satisfied especially with the low budget I paid. The food however is not that good in Kenya camps but in Tanzania they provided private chef which cook for you whatever you like but you need to mention the food you like before you travel so that they prepare the materials.
The Tnazanian counterpart who should take care of us in Tanzania on behalf of BigTime Safaris were not a honest guy and tried to decive us of bus tickets by doubling the price but when we contacted the bus company they confirmed that the price is half of what we paid him so after confronting him he admitted and returned the money ($90) and refused to drop us to the bus station which was 15min walking ( difficult with luggage) and it was very early morning no taxis