CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
We had a great 7 day Big Game safari with Boundless Africa Journeys. Our rep Annette was extremely organized and thorough with our itinerary. Upon our arrival in Nairobi she was also most kind and helpful with a half day short notice tour ahead of our safari start. This is where we met Enock, our guide. He is the guide extraordinare, punctual, organized, knowledgeable with excellent driving skills. We completed seeing both the Big Five and the Samburu Special Five with credit to Enock . Top marks to BAJ for this trip of a lifetime ! Highly recommend!
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience, incredible scenery
We had a custom made trip arranged by Ene for a group of 6 persons. We had a week for safaris in Ngorongoro, Manyara, Serengeti and Tarangire, later another week rest at Zanzibar. Our group was lead into safaris by a driver´/guide Freddy, who was so incredibly friendly and nice, by the end of our journey we felt he is our brother from another mother.
Personally, I did not know what to expect as it was my first safari ever. However, already on the first day I was blown away with the scenes in Tarangire; we saw more animals I could dream of, most from very close range. As we soon found out that was just an introduction to our amazing trip, over the week we saw all animals we had dreamed about, from the big five just a rhino managed to hide from us. We witnessed activities and action, which you can expect from National Geographic programs but not happening in-front of you, such as back of lions hunting down a buffalo herd, cheetah nursing her cups just few meters from you, elephants chasing away lion herd, etc.
I had one fear before going to Tanzania, I was afraid of black mamba as one of the most poisonous and fast snakes in the world. When I asked from locals about the mamba threat-level everyone assured me that there are no mambas, you're not going to see it even from far away. Yet, at one rest stop in Serengeti when we were all out of the car, a black mamba appeared from bushes and wriggled extremely fast towards us. Before I realized what it could be the snake was already just few meters away, naturally me filming it innocently. The mamba was smarter than myself, it changed direction and hide itself into nearby termite nest. Only at the very end of this encounter a local man nearby shouted at us to keep away - it is a black mamba. Then it hit me how close it was...
As travelling around we spent nights at very different locations, some, such as Rhino lodge (more like hotel!), was extremely exotic and luxurious, the buffet was sooo tasty!!!. Some other venues, example the lodge in Serengeti, surprised from the other angle. Not that we could not survive there, but just a prior information about its modesty would of helped to prepare us. The place was extremely worn out, with broken windows, no running or warm water (water was provided in buckets), not mentioning about wifi (for few of us a permanent daily internet connection was very important due to some personal events happening at home), electricity was gone at 10... It is somewhat sad that lodge owners do not see any need to invest into their property there, they will always find someone who is looking for the roof over the head at Serengeti, the demand is obviously high. As a recommendation - do inquire information about your sleeping facilities to avoid surprises.
Ene and her team was extremely hospital and helpful throughout the trip. Even though we happened to be there at very busy time for the organizers, there were other groups coming and leaving, Ene was always available for us to answer any questions and solve problems even from far away. Just to mention another incident at Zanzibar where resort managers had improvised and relocated our group into in their words "equal" resort, which turned out to be a total s...t hole. Ene, being herself at Safari somewhere at mainland, gave us full assistance so we managed to solve the problem in few hours and were relocated to a decent resort.
Another hint: at Zanzibar you can trust beach boys to arrange trips for you. At our beach was a local man who called himself Sweet Banana. First I was suspicious towards him when he approached me at the beach, but after some French quests recommended him I started talking to him. With a little negotiation we got from him trips at half price than the same offered by the hotel. In the end, example at the snorkeling trip, we were all in the same group; these who paid at hotel and we who paid half price. In few days Mr Banana arranged for us anything we needed - a taxi service, purchasing beer at fair price, anything we needed.
There is more to share than anyone would bother to read, I have been lengthy already. To wrap up, the trip indeed was incredible. I could not imagine to witness so many special moments, I made so many photos/videos of animals and locals that already during first days my device run out of memory. Hint - take with you a sufficiently large memory card! None from our group had professional photo equipment, however, we have collectively so many incredible photos I don't think we missed anything; fortunately today's smartphones have sufficiently good cameras and we were really close to the animals. Our driver Freddy was truly exceptional in finding these special moments - he is a strongest asset for the company, very much oriented at serving clients to their highest satisfaction. And then Ene, she put it all together and made it possible, beyond what words can ever describe! Many thanks!!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect organisation, Perfect Driver, Perfect Hotel Selection - as good as it gets :-)
From first contact and offer, payment procedure, timings, quality of service, recommendations, friendlyness - it was perfect form the start till the end.
Many thx to Annette for a great organisation and flexibility.
Many thx to our Driver Guide Shaddy. We felt every second of the trip absolutely secure, well informed and very "happy".
... And we saw 1000's of animals.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Three-Day Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari
We had an absolutely wonderful time on our safari!
Annette was very helpful from beginning to end, and was always very quick with her responses. She even came to meet us the first day, which was so thoughtful!
We did the three-day safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, with Antony as our guide. Antony was so informative! We loved hearing about Kenyan and Masai culture, and about all the animals we saw on our safari! Antony worked very hard for us to see The Big Five, which isn't always easy because of the elusive leopard! We got to see The Big Five in one day in the Masai Mara!
The Sarova lodges we stayed at were so incredible. Beautiful rooms and very kind staff. The buffets were so incredible! We ate very well the entire time!
I would highly recommend Boundless Africa Journeys, and would absolutely use them again on a return trip to beautiful Kenya!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Holiday was smooth
The actual holiday went very smooth without any issues. Only initial concern I had was when my consultant had to go on leave, but the new one was well briefed. Dealing with Safari hub was a pleasurable experience and they put together all the areas we wanted to see in Tanzania.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic time
Everything was spot on. Only issue was food was a bit lousy at one of the lodges which after complaining the offered us a la carte so that made up for it. Thank you
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
Everything is very organised people are very friendly. Lots of animals to see.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Our overall experience was great, and it was unforgettable. We did an 4 day safari in Serengeti, Tarangiere and Ngorongoro and 1 day Safari in Arusha National Park with this company! Prior to my visit, the staff were helpful and responsive, answering all of my questions (Asante, Gabriel). They provided accomodation for us before and after safari and pick up and drop off to the airport. They have the best price! Our guides was knowledgeable, and fantastic at being able to seek out animals wherever they were. He was also very knowledgeable about the animals we saw. I would highly recommend Foot Slopes Tours & Safaris to anyone looking for a great time!
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
We did a 5-days safari with Boundless Africa Journeys. Everything was excellent from the booking, the information received, and of course the tour itself. The guide was really helpfull and knowable, the accommodation was great. We can only recommend!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely knowledgeable and energetic enthusiastic great vibes
It was my first time going camping everything was organized the tents were neat and clean. The vehicle we rode in was very clean and neat friendly people on the trip. The campsite was comfortable the view of the lake was awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed myself