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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
11 Day Budget Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
I had a great time on my safari. It lived up to all of my expectations, and I was able to see all of the Big Five! From the beginning, Dennis was extremely attentive and responded to my emails sometimes within minutes. The price offered was a great value and far better than the other operators. I felt like I was in great hands with Dennis and Baboon Budget Safaris and would happily recommend them to anyone looking to book a safari.
The combined safari is actually two separate safaris, each with a different driver/guide. In between, you’ll take a shuttle from Kenya to Tanzania.
The driver/guide for Kenya was Patrick and for Tanzania was Ali. Both were experienced, professional, patient, and charming. They know how to find the animals and help you get the best experience.
The accommodations and food for the budget safari were better then I expected. I slept well most nights and we always ate decently. They were a bit better on the Tanzania side compared to in Kenya.
A few things to be aware of are:
A lot of time unavoidably gets spent on driving from one place to the other, so don’t expect to see animals all day every day. There’s a lot of distance to cover and that means a lot of driving.
Crossing the border into Tanzania was my least favorite part. Upon arrival I was told I needed $50 USD cash for the visa, as well as a yellow fever certificate, and a printed COVID certificate. I was not prepared for that, so getting the cash and printing the certificate was a huge hassle. An agent from the shuttle bus company will be there to assist you, but his English wasn’t great and I had no means of calling Dennis in case I needed help. There is some room for improvement here, but anyway, eventually I made it across and the rest of the trip was fantastic.
Book with confidence with Dennis and Baboon Budget Safaris!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Esperienza Magica!
Perfect experience from start to finish! Ever since I contacted Baboonbudget by email to ask (a thousand) questions, they have been helpful and quick to respond and have been able to offer me an experience tailored to my requests. Marvin, my guide for the 4 days, is not only competent and will answer all your questions about the parks, but he is excellent company, and will also answer your questions about Kenya: an interesting person, helpful and kind.
The parks then, what can I say ... magical!
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to have an unforgettable trip!
I have just finished amazing 10 days of safari in Tanzanya.This was my first safari experience in Africa! Everything was wonderful, much better than what I expected! The tour was very well organized.The tours to Serengeti, Ngorogoro, Lake Manyara and Ndutu were really an experience of a lifetime! Thanks to Michael it was even a better experience. My driver and guide Michael was brilliant, this man is a legend. Michael has a lot of knowledge, excellent English, very friendly and took care of everything what I needed! At first I would like to say thank him for his personal qualities: responsibility, courtesy, extraordinary intelligence and readiness ,secondly for his high qualifications such as preparedness, extensive knowledge and rich experience. Best experience and the best tour guide Michael! I would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to have an unforgettable trip!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Renting a 4x4 car in Arusha
My experience was excellent. Fast communication, great service. I got my car directly to my accommodation. They were very willing.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
Everything went as planned. The Safari tour made our expectations. It was exceptionally beautiful.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly and professional team that delivers a first rate experience
A great getaway from Nairobi! The Sopa lodge is picturesque and friendly with great service. Saunterland tours delivered a great guide, door to door service and good communication before, during and after the trip. We will definitely be using them again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not professionnal or serious enough
I booked two different safari tours with this company. I had to pay cash for the 2 tours and the tour operator applies a strange conversion rate (440$ -> 48400 KES). I did'nt complain at the time.
The first tour was a 3 days in Masai Mara tour - safari joining group : it went quite well, especially thanks to our guide James who really did his best to help us find the Big Five.
However, we didn't get water as planned on the website. When I asked the company, they put responsability on the guide.
The second tour was a One Day solo in Amboseli: the guide was supposed to pick me up at 5am at the hotel. He arrived at 5:40 because of a technical problem with the car. This car was so old that it was already amazing that it could still drive. The first guide drove at a gas station and I had to wait for another 15 minutes for a second driver to come and pick me up. A lunch box was supposed to be included so we could have lunch in the park but it was'nt. So we headed to the park and had nothing to eat before 5 pm, at a gas station, when we came back to Nairobi.
When I wrote to the tour operator to complain and ask for compensation, they didn't even bother to answer and at least apologize.
I know I booked cheap tours, but even when it's cheap you can expect the basic professionalism from a tour operator.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martha, Clinton, Patrick, the Tanzanian Driver & Cook were AmaZing ! Best tour operator ever !
I have never been on an African safari so this adventure was incredible ! The adventure began with Clinton who picked my friend & I up at Nairobi airport & ended with him returning to Nairobi.
The accomodations were great despite one day of roughing it in a tent in Tanzania. Lol ! Getting across the border Kenya & Tanzania was challenging yet interesting ! One lives & learns !
Patrick the van driver in Kenya was very patient,funny & understanding ! He rocked.
The cook prepared very delicious cuisine throughout Tanzania & the Kenyan food was da bomb !
We enjoyed the amaZing free massages throughout our 2 country adventure !
I was so afraid of being scammed by planning our last minute land trip via WhatsApp with Martha but she walked us through it & enjoyed her wonderful planning.
You must visit Java House which is nearby Martha’s office jn Nairobi ! We love the coffee & Black Forest cake !
Rest assured you will get the best service & customized Itineraries by booking with Martha at https://www.goeastafricasafaris.com
EG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
David and Patrick are the best
I had the best safari ever in my life, it was a budget safari with amazing service level, Patrick took us around Kenya and he was a great guide. Thank you David for organizing this trip for me.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Papa Kilo was very patient & knowledgable
Martha & her colleagues in Kenya & Tanzania couldn’t have done enough for us. They communicated well with us & their staff & made this the best Safari adventure ever in both Countries.
The food prepared was excellent & especially the Chef in Tanzania. I could never imagine cooking like he did. The breath taking scenery & wildlife species we’ve seen was beyond belief ! I will always play the videos & view the hundreds of photos often that i’ve taken on this journey !
Kudos to Java Cafe in having the best Black Forest cake ever in Nairobi !
Love you guys ;)
