Average
Final review of our 9 day tour with Big Apes Africa Safaris and I'd be lying if I said there weren't issues. Basically we had a quote from Peter at Big Apes last year and after reviewing the Itinerary and accommodation, we decided to go with Big Apes, and made our final payment in December 2023 for the tour to start in 31 Jan 2024, funds were taken out of my account a couple of days after payment
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The first issue was the accommodation stated in the Itinerary was way out of date (see below) from day 1. Peter's response to this was "it's in the clients best interest", I'd say lame response as keeping the client informed of any changes would be in our best interest. Talking to staff at the replacement accommodation and Big Apes have been staying there for some time so the list may not have been accurate from the start.
Itinerary accommodation Actual Accommodation
Entebbe - Airport Guest House Green Valley Guest House
Murchison Falls - Parkside Safari Lodge Parkside Safari Lodge
Kibale National Park - Rweteera Safari Park Kibale Forest Camp (tent)
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Engiri Game Pumba Safari Cottages
Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Mucha Bweza Lodge - Rushaga Bwindi
Riverside Lodge
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Bunyonyi Eco Lodge Lake Bunyonyi Eco Lodge
Kyahugye Island
Our Chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge was changed from Day 6 to the morning of Day 7 resulting in missing out looking for the tree climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector and heading straight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as we now didn't have the time. I think the issue here was payment of the Chimp Trekking permits had not been made by Big Apes Safari on time.
Our guide Gerald for the tour was great went out of his way to ensure we saw the "Big 5" and dealt with the issues as best as he could.
The choice to use this company is yours alone, I emailed some to the people leaving positive reviews before and during the tour, but not one person responded to my email....no idea why. Feel free to email me about our tour as I can't comment on anything other than that.
Happy Travels and walk your own path.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend
We enjoyed our trip in malindi in December .Good choice of hotel and activities were awesome and well organized by Kensai Safaris
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Trip of A Lifetime
Thanks Betty and Amos for a trip of a lifetime. Crimson Brooke helped organize our trip to Kenya where we visited Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Marra National Park. Accommodations, transportation, guides, national parks fees were all seamlessly organized by Crimson Brooke. They’ve also lent their extensive knowledge of the area and the tourism industry. They truly made the experience smooth and effortless for us.
Our guide on this trip was the phenomenal Spencer. He truly made the experience a million times more special for us. It was like having a guide that has a PhD in tourism, zoology, geography, nature, local culture, history, and much more. I love to ask questions and to learn about the places I visit and Spencer was able to answer all of my questions. On top of this, he was always in a good mood and cheerful, cracking jokes and making us super comfortable. He also loves animals and as invested in finding them as we are, he also has a sharp set of eyes spotting Lepoards which are notoriously difficult to find. I highly recommend you ask for Spencer as your guide.
Overall, I am super happy for choosing Crimson Brooke and I can’t wait to go on other future trips with them.
SI
I would warmly recommend, it was 10/10
We had been communicating on Whatsapp from my home country. They prepared various options at my request and were very responsive and kind. After arriving in Arusha, they picked us up at our hotel and left us at Kilimanjaro Airport as per our request. The safari was amazing! The lodges exceeded expectations, and the food there was also nice. The tour guide was so kind and fun, making the experience truly enjoyable. We saw all the Big Five and many other animals! It was an unforgettable experience!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mamu Travels have planned all my trips since 2021 and I’ll stick beside them
The whole experience was smooth with the bookings and communication. I did my bookings in mid January and everything was well planned out. Highly recommend Mamu Travels
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best ever
It was an amaizing tour with a kindly and safe driver from the arriving until drop off at the airport.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Serengeti, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro crater parks with our guide Fred
We visited the Serengeti, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro crater parks with our guide Fred.7 days. An unforgettable journey thanks to Fred, who was able to share with us his passion for animals and Nature and his knowledge of his beautiful country.
SA
She was the best,kind , humble and disciplined.
I can't even explain how i loved safari bookings I'd still choose them because i recieved the best service ever, they are affordable and i enjoyed every bit of their tour guidance ,Caren I'd very friendly and super responsive . We were in touch via WhatsApp which is easy and quick. Our driver was awesome, knowledgeable and driving safe. I reccommended Arzoni Africa Safaris
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fiona is an excellent operator with a kind and welcoming approach and sincere care
I highly recommend this safari company for their dedicated operator Fiona, skilled drivers, and top-notch accommodation arrangements, all of which contributed to a truly memorable and well-rounded safari adventure. Our safari experience with this company had its share of challenges due to the absence of a 4x4 vehicle. Unfortunately, the van struggled in the muddy terrains of the park, leading to some inconveniences during the expedition. Despite this setback, I must commend the professionalism and dedication of our operator, Fiona, who navigated the situation with grace and ensured our safety.
FR
Experience level: first safari
It was amazing safari
It was amazing adventure we enjoyed alot we saw different kind of animal I really wanted to see Zebraa I was so happy to see them also our guide was so talented he handle us well Serengeti African tour your my number one fan 😍😍 your owesome