African Big 5 Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $84 to $100 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Photo Tour in Kruger National Park
This was a small scale and informal trip within Kruger NP for 11 days which is designed especially for keen photographers.
The vehicle is equipped with swivel mounts which work well and our hosts/guides Lourens and Bernhard were very knowledgeable.
The trip exceeded all expectations as we saw plenty of animals. Importantly, we had no time pressure to move on, so we were able to stay with good sightings and get plenty of photos.
For safety reasons, you are required to be back at camp between sunrise and sunset, and you can only get out of the vehicles at designated stops. Hence there little prospect of doing landscape photography! We travelled a long way into the park and spent 2 nights at each rest camp. We used both sealed and gravel roads and both provided us with plenty of opportunities.
The accommodation, food and facilities provided by the National Park operators were reasonable but lacked polish, and service levels were often low (as you would probably expect in a NP). Usually there was no WiFi available so you need to have your own plan.
Highly recommended if you want to see plenty of wildlife , and like no fuss, good value, informal touring.
Email Tom | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lifetime memories with Africa Big 5 Safaris
My most recent Safari was to Botswana with African Big 5 Safaris, and I already knew that I was in for a treat as it was my 3rd time in 3 years on safari with Lourens the owner operator of African Big 5 Safaris.
Nothing is too much trouble for Lourens, you will be looked after like royalty...
Satisfaction all the way from flights, accommodation and food, and of course mostly value for money.
There is nothing in this world like waking in the morning just to think of the fantastic day that lies ahead for you, every day and almost every minute holds something special that just gets better and better with each sighting.
If you have ever thought of a safari, I can honestly recommend African Big 5 Safaris for creating memories that will last a lifetime, and just like me you will be yearning for that safari feeling again.
Email Betty and Steve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing way to capture the essence of Africa. 3 safaris completed n the fourth is booked.
Everything we expected, and so much more. Lourens is a wonderful guide and a great bloke. Best trips we've ever taken.
Email Graham Bamber | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experiences!
My wife & I have been on four Safaris with Lourens at African Big 5 Safaris. When we first met Lourens he visited us to outline exactly what we could expect, the level of accommodation we would get & approx what we would see. Although with wild animals nothing is guaranteed, we have seen the Big 5 on every trip. I have to say we were not disappointed, the trips we have made with African Big 5 Safaris have met & exceeded all our expectations. On each of our trips we have managed to experience something different. In Kenya, a Hot Air Balloon ride. Our first trip to Kruger the accommodation was spectacular! In Botswana, after 4 days on a house boat, we did a helicopter flight over the magnificent Victoria Falls. On our most recent trip to Kruger we saw 9 leopards in 11 days!
I would thoroughly recommend this company to anyone who is considering a Safari!
Email John Binks | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional
I have now undertaken two photo safaris with African Big 5 Safaris, one to Boswana and Keneya in 2015 and this year to Kruger National Park. Both have exceeded my expectations the food and accomodation were great.
Lourens the tour leader greatly contributed to the trip with his knowledge of both photography and the animals and birds. Nothing was two much trouble for him and on both tours the driver was exceptional having a vast knowledge of the African bush and its wildlife.
I would recommend African big 5 Safriis to anyone thinking of undertaking a safari once you have been once you will be hooked for life and you will want to go back again and again. I cam currently saving for a further trip next year.
Email Keith Henley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lourens and his knowledge as a photographer was the perfect man to visit Kenya, Brilliant companion
Every thing was planned perfectly food & accommodation included, the attention to detail was impressive and rarely do you meet anyone so invested in making someone's experience so memorable and enjoyable.
Awesome
Peter gave us a terrific, tremendos day in the Kruger Park. He is well known in the area, knots show to get a perfect position for photographs! Thanx a lot for this great experence!!! Keep ging strong
NZ
Email Fraser | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great day with a great guide
Great day out - everyone thought there were not much to see, but we saw plenty!
Email Sue-Mari | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience......
Great people. Learned so much... thanks guys will most definitly use you again....
BR
Email Larissa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice Tour at Kruger Park
The Team was great and made everything to make our drive nice and to have opportunities to see a lot of animals at Kruger Park. We appreciate a lot