Big Time Safaris
- Office 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)
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Reviews
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Email Reza | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable trip
Everythings was good, only dinners at the camp was horrible.
I will be back to there at next year.
CZ
Email Karel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our expectations met
The trip met our expectations - organisation as promised, experienced driver, a lot of animals...
CA
Email Julia | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Big Time Safaris
Big Time Safari provide a wonderful service! We are always companied by someone from the company, from airport pick up till airport drop off. I am solo traveller. This makes me feel safe in Kenya. Same for other group member. A couple was taking a coach to Mombasa on the roadside when the trip finished and we were back to Nairobi. Our driver Patrick stayed with them and made sure they got to the correct bus before we left. Very happy and lucky to have Patrick as our driver. He is humorous, sharing us many animal stories and his experience, brought lots fun to the trip. He is also very caring, ensure everyone is good during the trip. Foods are fresh and tasty. At least better than what I cooked at home :). The price is really budget. the 6-day budget safari is $720, while total entrance fee paid to national parks is $400. It means remaining $320 cover everything from transportation, food, accommodation, driver's salary, cooker's salary..etc. Yet they still provide such great service! I will definitely recommend Big Time Safari and Patrick to my family and friends.
Here are suggestion based on my experience.
1. Choose a safari that include a full day in Masai Mara.
when we left Nairobi, some ppl in our group have 2-day Masai Mara safari. First day we arrived Masai Mara in the afternoon. We entered reserve at 4:15 pm and came back at 7:30 pm. The 2nd day, those 2-day trip had a morning safari for 3 hrs and head back to Nairobi. Most likely they went same far as the previous day. We spent full day in reserve, drove all the way to Mara River. I saw all Big Five except rhino, also saw Great Migration! in my view, it does deserve one full day in Masai Mara.
2. Avoid sleeping alone in a tent in Masai Mara camp site. bring a torch or put up torch function in cell phone
The camp site we stayed have power only from 7 pm to 10 pm. After 10 pm, no light. Try to find someone you are comfortable with to share the tent if travel alone.
3. bring after-bite in case got bite
Every one in our group brings repellent but no one has after-bite. Someone still got big bite under cloth. if sensitive to them, better bring after-bite as well.
AE
Email Nishant Bhargava | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
We had Just finished our 7 days kenya safari fully organised by Big Time Ltd... Great Experience..They arranged best hotel in our Budget except the one in Naivasha..
Driver cum Guide was highly experienced person, the way he drove the vehicle..
Will definitely recommend to other as well..
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 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!
BD
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant - very helpful staff
Trip was well planned and the driver experienced and very helpful; he even provided us free wifi along the road. hotels were alright for the budget range we paid although stopover restaurants for lunch cud have been better . Over and all , fantastic tour operator and very friendly staff.