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Nick and Jacqueline   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2011 Reviewed: Jun 21, 2016

Email Nick and Jacqueline  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

First timers - Chobe
5/5

A safari, something that had never really crossed my mind, it was something other people did! We were pondering a holiday and Africa was mentioned, we visited a travel expo in Perth and one of the first displays we saw was Lourens Lee and African Big 5 Safaris. We stopped and chatted and were pretty much hooked. It all sounded too good to be true....we booked a tour to Botswana, staying at a lodge on the Chobe River, the trip included a day trip to Victoria Falls and a village tour into Namibia as well as a multitude of river cruises and game drives.
We met Lourens a couple of times before the trip and were amazed not only by his attention to detail but with his absolute interest in making sure his clients had the best trip ever, he didn't disappoint!
The trip to Botswana went by in a flash, and we were soon ensconced in our little piece of Africa.
The next morning we left in darkness - a holiday where we were happy to be up before dawn - for the park entrance, the image of a herd of elephants crossing the river in the pre dawn light is firmly embedded in my memory, as is the flurry of radio traffic telling us about a leopard, this led us on a wild ride back to the sighting and well worth it it was. We saw two Honey Badgers including one with a kill and I was also stared down by a Cape Buffalo after using 'the facilities'. The river cruises had their own allure, we got up close and personal to crocodiles, elephants and hippos and the African sunsets over Chobe were something to behold.
We managed an extended game drive and whilst straining our eyes for any sign off wildlife, we managed to spot an anti poaching patrol 'camouflaged' in the trees, their boss was not too impressed that they were spotted by a group of tourists!!!!
The Chobe wildlife was a great introduction to Africa and coupled with the trip to the Victoria Falls had us hooked, any concerns of it being too good to be true were blown out of the water, Lourens was a great guide, spotter and his knowledge of these locations was second to none.
Wildlife documentaries haven't been the same since.
Lourens and African Big 5 Safaris will only leave you wanting more.....

Nick and Jacqueline   –  
Australia AU
Visited: May 2014 Reviewed: Jun 21, 2016

Email Nick and Jacqueline  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Kenya and Tanzania - amazeballs
5/5

Our second African adventure and it didn't disappoint, from sitting out on our luxury tent deck at midnight listening to a roaring lion across the Sweetwaters watering hole to a wildebeest stampede past a coupling lion and his lioness and the weird excitement of a wildebeest being held by a huge croc in the Mara river, Kenya and Tanzania didn't disappoint. Lourens leaves nothing to chance and with his experienced game drivers is a fantastic guide, knowing many great secluded areas to see a wide range of Africa's finest. We saw way too much too list in this review, the only things we missed were Wild Dogs and another Honey Badger!!!
The accomodation was excellent with different amazing sights and sounds at each 'campsite' there was also a great selection of good food at all like locations. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend African Big 5 Safaris to anyone planning a guided safari.

Julie   –  
Australia AU
Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Jun 20, 2016

Email Julie  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A Namibian safari- journey through a wildlife wonderland!
5/5

Our African Big 5 Safaris trip to Namibia and South Africa was an amazing experience. The organisation of our trip was first rate from the incredibly varied itinerary, allowing us to sample a range of different regions throughout Namibia from the beautiful vast Etosha Pan to the stunning landscapes of Damaraland, the harshness of the Skeleton Coast, the desert landscape of the Sossusvlei, the wild Fish River Canyon and finally the beautiful remote Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; to service provided by the tour operator. The communication line was always open- both before and during our trip- and our wishes were catered for very well. I wanted to see meerkats and an excursion to see the Meerkat Foundation was organised and on the itinerary from the outset.This was an amazing experience - one I will not forget. All travel arrangements during the tour - airline tickets, safari vehicles - were efficiently organised. We were met on arrival in Windhoek so there was no hanging around wondering and waiting, it was straight into our safari. The accommodation organised for us could not be faulted. It was extremely comfortable and there were no hitches at all. Likewise the food was well organised and any personal requirements - vegetarian etc were well catered for. The game drives were an absolute highlight. Lourens' knowledge of the African wildlife was excellent and provided a good insight into understanding the countryside. His photographic expertise also meant that there were plenty of opportunities to get those wonderful precious shots of the game to keep as memories of the trip. Having someone who understands Africa so well as African Big 5 Safaris means that you will have memories to last a lifetime. There were many different types of activities offered to us so you didn't feel like you were doing the same thing every day. So if you love wildlife, the wild African landscape and want a memorable safari experience African Big 5 Safaris are the way to go.

Charles & Jan   –  
Australia AU
Visited: May 2014 Reviewed: Jun 20, 2016

Email Charles & Jan  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Have been twice & hope to repeat .
5/5

Were the highlights the migration in Tanzania , being bogged in Kenya with the Jumbo's approaching,or buzzing the Ostriches off the dirt strip so we could land !?? It was all great ,exciting & 4/5 star all the way . Please Lourens devise a new Safari (not in the desert ) So we can start a new adventure !.

John   –  
Italy IT
Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Jun 19, 2016

Email John

High standards
5/5

Lourens is efficient and precise in organising. His knowledge of the bush and wildlife is astounding. Furthermore, he has an excellent sense of humour which makes it fun everyday.

Ken and Norma   –  
Australia AU
Visited: June 2014 Reviewed: Jun 19, 2016

Email Ken and Norma  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Indescribably the most amazing experience of Africa with the utmost professional tour guide
5/5

From the very first time we met with Lourens in the comfort of our own home we knew we were in for the experience of a lifetime. He was the utmost professional showing his love of Africa in every photo and sentence. He was always available for any information and we even had a group meet and greet before leaving Perth. Every place we visited was magical, the Big5 found easily, the drivers so friendly and Lourens always guiding us brilliantly. It was the very best experience of our life and I don't think we will match it again ... until we go on another African Safari with Lourens of African Big 5 Safaris.

Terry & Vi Blenkinship   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Jun 19, 2016

Email Terry & Vi Blenkinship  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An amazing photographic adventure of a lifetime.
5/5

A trip to Kenya and Botswana with the Big 5 Safari was the highlight of 2015.
In fact it was a highlight of our many travels over the years, and a photographic journey which both I and my husband thoroughly enjoyed.
The attention and care shown to us during this time was exceptional with all our needs met by Lourens Lee, who tried his hardest and succeeded in showing us the Masai Mara and its animals in all their glory with some great photoshoot opportunities.
A memorable experience which I can highly recommend to one and all, to join the “Big 5 Safari” for the adventure of a lifetime.
Thank you Lourens for a wonderful photographic adventure.

Marianne Moir   –  
Australia AU
Visited: May 2014 Reviewed: Jun 18, 2016

Email Marianne Moir  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Kenya Tanzania Chobe Botswana 2014 Okavango Delta Chobe Namibia 2015. Unforgettable experience
5/5

Everything about these tours were fantastic, Louren's and driver knowledge, wildlife sightings and photo opportunities, small group and wonderful accommodation, meals, service, lots of laughs, all you could ask for in an African safari and more. I highly recommend Lourens and looking forward to more Safaris with him.

Kevin Burrow   –  
Australia AU
Visited: February 2014 Reviewed: Jun 17, 2016

Email Kevin Burrow  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

My wife wanted to go, I ended up loving it!
5/5

In 2014 we went to Kenya with African Big 5 Safaris and Lourens as our guide. Louren's communication and advice before the trip was personal and top notch. The actual trip was great. Good accommodation and food. Plenty of game drives each day. Great driver (Danson) with excellent knowledge of birds and animals.
We went again with Big 5 Safaris in 2015 but to Botswana where we saw a great variety of birds the first four days as we were on the Chobe river on a houseboat. I was lucky to be able to go fishing for Tiger fish and caught a good sized one. Later we moved to a lodge and commenced game drives. Also had a wonderful and memorable helicopter flight over the stunning Victoria falls which I highly recommend.

Woody   –  
Australia AU
Visited: May 2013 Reviewed: Jun 17, 2016

Email Woody  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Awesome guide, amicable, goes out of his way to assist, even others, not in his group
5/5

Better than the best, takes you to the game parks and reserves from The Masai Mara to South Africa and in between,

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