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
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Email Subair Cheerathodi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience & Professional team.
It was my first trip to Kenya, we booked with Bigtime Safari Ltd. It was a life time experience with wonderful moments.
Mrs. Martha & Mr. John are very professional and provide excellent hospitality which will continue until you reach back. Bigtime Safaris ltd. provided good lodges & very good Safari vehicle with a professional driver/Guide (Mr. Tony). Mr. Tony is a great person from Masai tribe, he knows very well about Maasai Mara pulse and very knowledgeable about Animal locations, habits, animal migration etc…
If you are interested in photography, he know very well what you want and what you do not want, he will stop the car in perfect angle to shoot the subject. Thank you very much Mr. Tony for your kind support.
We heard about Bigtime Safaris ltd from safaribookings.com. The preparation and the booking procedures was easy and communication also very good.
Once again I would like thank Mrs. Martha for the great organization and communications.
I can recommend Bigtime Safaris ltd to all having interest.
Email Tony | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Budget Safari
I had read mixed reviews about the service but after experiencing it for myself, I have to say, it's been great. First off, Martha, the company's rep, was VERY responsive. Not once did she not respond to my emails/questions. When I got there, there was someone waiting for me at the airport. The only snafu we experienced was the van broke down on our way to Masai Mara. However, within an hour, it was fixed. This is something that will happen so I can't fault them for it.
The driver on the entire safari was great... he was also very responsive and knew what he was talking about.
The cost was very reasonable for a budget traveler too, was def. within my budget.
They are also giving me a ride to the airport tonight and again, were very professional throughout the whole experience.
Thanks again for an awesome experience. Will def. recommend to others coming to Kenya.
Asanti!!!
Tony
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Email Dr. Bernard Wosk | 50-65 years of age
Unforgetable family trip with Big Time Safaris.
After reviewing many companies, I desired to take Big Time Safaris for a family trip, and was the best decision. Friendly staff since the beginning, Martha was very helpful (we started communicating since around November 2014). The drivers were very nice, very accommodating, the lodging was better than expected (I took a budget safari). Overall a positive experience, I will highly recommend Big Time Safaris to my friends and family, and should I desired to go on a safari again, I will use Big Time Safari without hesitation.
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Email Zimmers Ogeto | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Big time Safaris HOYEEE!
Best team you can ever have. It was a wonderful experience and I enjoyed the trip so much.If planning to travel get with this team.
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Email Karthik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good service and great value for money!
When i was doing my initial search for a safari operator it wasn't easy to zero in on one. After researching quite a bit on the internet I decided to go with Big Time for my 12 day safari in Kenya and Tanzania. My contact person Martha was amazingly responsive to all my queries/suggestions/changes in plans etc... She accommodated all my requests to ensure I got what I asked for. Though there was a problem with too many people in the group at one time (9 in the vehicle for our game drive at Lake Nakuru), it was handled reasonably well to ensure the safari went on well from there on. Here is my take on safaris with Big Time.
The Good:
- Very efficient and customer focused team at Nairobi.
- One could trust them to ensure all logistics are taken care of - right from the moment I landed, to transfers of all kinds, right till I was dropped at the airport, all I had to do was text/call Martha and she would have something arranged for me. Very efficient and makes things simple for a newbie in Africa.
- The price is very competitive. There are very few operators who offer safaris at this price. Though it's imperative that this is a 'budget' safari and you get more than what you pay for.
- Animal sightings - well, this shouldn't be a problem if you are in the right place at right time. There was no dearth of animals at Masai Mara at this time of the year and the drives were just awesome.
The Bad:
- The safari vehicles weren't the best of conditions.
- The drivers (all the 3 i dealt with) weren't interested in spending much time in the parks. Despite the whole of our group insisting that we wanted to continue with the game drive, our driver at Amboseli was adamant about getting back to the camp a good 1.5 hrs before the park closing time.
- My plan in Tanzania was altered so that I could be accommodated as a part of a group (a day in Serengeti was replaced by a day in Tarangire). Though I was indifferent to the change, I would have preferred being consulted before deciding what I should be doing than telling me what I would be doing!
Tips:
- Ask as many questions as possible before you agree on your safari - how many days? what time do you start and spend at every park? how many people in the van? is water included? will the vehicle be in good condition? It's good to have these things in writing before you embark on your safari with any operator.
- On your day one, before you start on your safari it is a good idea to sit with the driver and your contact person at the office to confirm all that was agreed on in your communications, so as to ensure everyone is on the same platform.
- Keep in touch with your contact person when on safari (if you happen to have local phone number or whenever there if Wi-Fi access). This could help the office handle any problems that could pop up.
- And, enjoy your days in the wild... At the end of the day, that's what we take all this fuss for! :)
All said and done, if i were to go on a safari again, I know who to get in touch with!
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Email Moses Wosk | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best people you can hope to meet, simple and to the point. Felt safe and saw all the Big 5!
Top of the line quality, couldnt have asked for better service or company.
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Email Eddy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the most well organized trip I have ever been on!
Big Time Safari is a very well run organization with an incredible staff. Martha our tour operator contact person was attentive to our every need from months before our trip and we are still in touch with her now. During the trip she was available at every moment and helped us resolve any issue that would come up. The tour guides were top class, not only in terms of their attentiveness, but also their knowledge. The campsites were also very nice and the food was incredible. I really recommend this tour operator!
Awesome Tour Company with Great Guides
I took a 5 day safari with Kenya Budget Safaris, which was incredible, but we stayed at a camp owned by Big Time Safaris and traveled with their guides and they did an excellent job. The staff was nice, knowledgable and were safe drivers. I saw their logo at a lot of stop to and from the Maasai Mara game reserve, so they are a popular and reputable choice for tourists.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Everything is good. I love Africa, I will come back again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
You won't find a better Safari organiser in Africa, believe me bcoz i have seen many
Most experienced Safari team, very responsive, superb guide..... the overall experience with them was so amazing that it can't be explained in words. Thank you BigTime Safaris, would love to see you guys again