20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and excellent service combined with personal touches to make the perfect trip!
We had a wonderful three days in Murchison Falls national park with Steady Safaris. From initial contact and planning with Carlos to our time with our guide Noel the whole experience was to class. Carlos was very happy to work within our budget and to help us make the most of our short time and always responded to emails promptly and in a professional but friendly manner. And from the moment we were met at the airport by Noel, through the drive up to the National Park, through driving around, through conversations over dinner (excellent food in Fort Murchison!) and through bring dropped off at the end, we were looked after really well. Noel was so knowledgeable and always happy to answer questions and point things out, and also just good and interesting company! Sadly we didn't see lions or a leopard - but this wasn't Noel's fault! And it gives us a good excuse to return! And if and when we do we'll definitely be using Steady Safaris - I would recommend them to anyone.
US
Spot On!!
This is a small company and as a result, can offer custom, personalized service at reasonable prices.
Magda, who is part owner and runs the front office, did a superb job, educated me, listened to what I wanted, answered all of my questions and set up an ideal trip for me. She and her team are well organized and responsive. The seven day safari cost about $5000, and was private - just myself and a guide. Worth every penny.
I asked Magda for a guide who had a strong interest in photography, was communicative, but knew how to be quiet as well. She gave me Meleck, who was an ideal fit. Meleck was a complete professional when we were in the vehicle, dedicated to driving, spotting animals and setting up some great compositions for me, as well as explaining animal behavior. At night, we chatted a lot - he's interested and knowledgeable about African politics, economics and culture, so this gave us a lot to talk about.
As an aside, I'm told that the luxury companies don't let the guides dine with their clients. As well as smacking a tad of colonialism, this would have ruled out some great table conversations we had ourselves and with other groups.
If you are interested in a well run, comfortable, pleasant safari without the unnecessary costs and constraints of a luxury company, this outfit is for you.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent first safari experience
My husband and I travelled to South Africa in January 2016 and booked a safari with Paperjet Travel at Madikwe Hills. We were very unsure about exactly what to book since this was our first safari but Paperjet helped us every step of the way, from selecting the right safari reserve and camp with us to answering all our questions about what to bring. I would highly recommend booking with Paperjet, who are extremely experienced but also very friendly and easy to deal with.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 day Lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara Safari
Jamboree Tours and Safari was fabulous!!! My friend and I were on a student budget, and the 5 day safari to Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara National Park exceeded expectations and we were able to see so much without breaking the bank. Caesar was very prompt with returning our emails and answering every question we had. Furthermore, when we were in Nairobi about to embark on our safari, President Obama was scheduled to be in Nairobi on the same day. His visit forced road closures everywhere around our hotel, and Caesar and his team were able to rearrange our safari tour dates to be able to leave a day earlier and return a day earlier on very short notice. Peter, our tour guide, was incredible! He was extremely knowledgeable and patient, and really took the passengers' wants and needs into consideration at all times. He was able to arrange small excursions not originally on the detailed schedule, and was very friendly. All in all, both Peter and the Jamboree staff went above and beyond to make this an incredible experience. We will definitely choose this company again if we ever go back!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My Safari
I was part of the group of six that on safari with Base Camp Tanzania as reviewed by Brian. I agree with everything as reviewed by Brian. I know there are many safari operators but I can't imagine what any of them would have better that what was provided to us by Base Camp Tanzania. I would not hesitate to use this company.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, awesome and totally worth every
Excellent service And Extremely friendly and proffetional staff. More than just a tour and a safari....Totally Exceeded my expectations .... Experience of a lifetime.... Looking forward to my next trip.... And many more
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic!
The safari was amazing! We had a great time! Our tour guide was Carlos, and he was very personable and professional. He made sure we were drinking enough water, wore plenty of sunscreen, and had insect repellent. We saw every single animal on our list, even the super rare ones. 100% satisfied!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We didn't know Bigmac Africa before we found them in this forum. We engaged them for 3 days 2 nights
While in Masai Mara with our team of 11 family we enjoyed provisions of Mother Nature within the game drives.
The tour guides knew exactly where the big five could be found
Our spouses requested we make it an annual event and always contact Bigmac Africa for our safaris
They lived to our expectations and the three vehicles assigned to us had very cooperative tour guides
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you - Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris Ltd
The whole trip was wonderful. Kenya is a fabulous destination to enjoy nature and relax or to have an adventurous trip. The accommodation, transport, the tour guide everything was amazing. There was not a single factor that was not up to the mark. My partner and I had a time of our lives. All thanks to Kenya Walking Ltd. Kenya is definitely a destination we will go back to. :)
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure backpackers was great, affordable but great quality trips and really friendly staff. :)
Super good company with really friendly and helpful staff. I joined one of their trips (to lake Magadi) which was a lot of fun!! And i got help from Adventure backpackers group with other things too, like finding a children's home where i could volunteer and live in after the trip. Thank you for everything!! :)