Back of Africa Adventure Limited.
Back of Africa Adventure
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) & KWS
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,125 to $8,679 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Susan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari value
If you're looking for a good value safari, try a Back of Africa camping safari. Our family of five enjoyed a private four-day safari in Tanzania where we saw the Big 5 and so much more. Prior to the trip, I communicated with Allan, the owner, via email and always received a prompt, detailed response. The trip itself was well organized and went smoothly. Our driver/guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. He did a great job spotting a wide variety of animals and made sure we were informed in advance about plans for the next day. The safari vehicles are an older model and the campgrounds have basic accomodations. Set your expectations there and you won't be disappointed. The game drives, however, are spectacular. We have lots of postcard worthy pictures and great memories. If you want to do Africa on a budget and are willing to camp, I highly recommend Back of Africa for a camping safari.
DK
Email Madeline | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience!
We went on the 6-day tour of Northern Tanzania, which was incredible! Back of Africa had everything sorted out and were a great help in the booking-process. The only thing I would recommend is taking a shorter trip than 6 days as it is a long safari, but especially Serengeti and Ngorongoro were amazing and probably the most beautiful places I have ever visited! If I had to do it again I would definitely recommend the camping safari with Back of Africa as you really get to experience the nature up close, but 3-4 days is enough!
DE
Email Thomas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Safari for a very reasonable price
It was a very nice safari, our driver was quite experienced and did everything to make our experience unique. The food was also very nice. I think its hard to get a budget safari for a cheaper price. Although the price is pretty low I missed nothing and can only recommend this operator!
Email Don from Tyler, Texas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Getting first class treatment for 2 while on guided safari to 4 parks in Kenya and Tanzania.
First off, I would give a rating closer to 4.5 Stars but that was not an option. Please read all of this.
Excellent communication and responsiveness via pre-travel emails. Elected to pre-pay for most of the trip but had to cover the PayPal charges as credit cards were not accepted. Costs were generally as expected except for short notice on upcharge due to stated increase in park fees. Tour operator must have included a small service charge on the balloon ride as other passengers stated their rate was a bit lower than ours. Despite the high cost, the Masai Mara balloon ride was one of the highlights of our trip. It might have been even better in the Serengheti with all the herds below. My emails led me to believe that our contact person, Allan, would be our guide. While we only met Allan briefly in Nairobi, the tour guides he set up for us were each very knowlegible of the wildlife and helped us log down the various species we observed. Each took time to find the animals we wanted to see the most and were patient while our cameras clicked away. After having the private group trip for me and my wife, I am not sure I would ever be happy with a larger group might be OK with 4 people if all are family. Our guides were required to change as we crossed the border and our desire to do Masai Mara as well as the Tanzania parks resulted in a long transit day over some fairly rough roads. Tanzania park roads and highways were smoother but there were more restrictions on venturing off road. We had a Toyota Land Cruiser for the Kenya safari and an older Land Rover for Tanzania. The drivers knew the limitations of each 4-wheel drive vehicle which for the Land Rover meant knowing how to restart it - including a push start from another vehicle at one point. While boldly driving us to key photo ops, they were careful not to get us stuck. Lodgings were top notch and dinner options plentiful. Lunches packed for day-long safaris included plenty of food. Right after corssing into Tanzania, we stopped at a hotel restaurant for lunch. Because of the length of travel that day, I would suggest a box lunch for that trip to save an hour or so of travel time. In general, the people of both countries were friendly, overly so in the case of the Masai women reaching their crafted wares into the vehicle window as we waiting to pass through the gate into the lodge, and smiled as the foreigner passed by. There were a few that seemed less than thrilled woth our presence but we never felt threatened. Security and protection for dangerous animals was given high priority for all our lodging. Mandatory escorts were required when returning to our room from dinner after dark as African buffalo are known to approach to drink from the swimming pools. As the title of this review reads, it was first class, especially the level of accomodations. The wildlife viewing was fantastic and we were blessed to see the Big Five before we got out of our first park. Despite my deet insect repellent, I still received a couple of Tse Tse fly bites through my socks at my ankles. Overall, we didn't have an issue with mosquitos and had protective netting around our beds. Hearing the animal noises (monkeys mostly) as we nodded off the sleep was quite an experience.
This was definitely the trip of a lifetime and I hope many others get to experience it. While I am sure there are many other trustworthy tour operators out there, I can highly recommend Back of Africa to assure you a great safari experience.
Email Eliza | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Responsive Tour Operator
Everything on our tour met or exceeded our expectations. Our tour was very enjoyable and we felt safe and well-cared for by our guide, lodge staff, and tour operator. Allen was very responsive to any concerns that we had.
CA
Email Rad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend
We had an amazing time on our Kenya safari with Back of Africa Adventure. The reservation process was seamless, Allan responded quickly to all our questions, helping us plan our trip. We chose a 7‑day safari, staying in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. All the lodges were very good, with spacious, clean rooms (tents), and great food and amenities; Sarova Mara Game Camp was our absolute favorite.
Alex, our guide and driver, made the entire experience exceptional. He is a highly skilled driver and very knowledgeable about wildlife and Kenyan history. He handled rough terrain effortlessly, bringing us close to lions, elephants, and many other wildlife. Throughout the trip, he was attentive to our every need and made sure we had the best possible experience.
A key part of the safari is the vehicle, and Alex’s powerful Toyota Land Cruiser made a huge difference. Its high clearance and powerful engine allowed him to navigate very rough terrain with ease, getting us close to the wildlife safely. We saw many older, smaller jeeps struggling - and even one that got stuck - so having the right vehicle is a major advantage.
In Amboseli, we went on a sunrise nature walk with a Maasai guide, which was an amazing highlight. We were able to get remarkably close to giraffes, gazelles, baboons, and even an elephant.
We absolutely loved our trip and highly recommend Back of Africa Adventure. A big thank‑you to Alex and Allan for giving us unforgettable memories.
IT
Email Alice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended
We booked a 5-day tour visiting Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli parks with Back of Africa Adventure and everything went perfectly. They were very helpful both in the organisation phase and during the trip and helped us create the perfect itinerary. The hotels we booked in the various parks were also beautiful. The guide, Ahmed, was very professional, friendly and tried to give us the best possible experience.
Highly recommended!!!
IT
Email Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days Safari
We booked a five-day safari in Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Amboseli, and our experience was fantastic. All the hotels were beautiful, and our guide, Ahmed, was professional, experienced, and attentive. Thanks to him, we saw so many animals up close, especially lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants.
The safari organization was also excellent, thanks to Allan's prompt responses, providing us with all the information and answering our questions. Highly recommended.
NL
Email Elizabeth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent. Highly recommended.
I could not recommend Back of Africa more highly. Allan at Back of Africa designed a bespoke 4-night private safari for my husband and I, visiting Tsavo East & West, Taita Hills and Amboseli, booking us into the lodges of our choice, and working within our budget. Allan's planning was excellent, and all his communication with us was clear and timely both before and during our time in the parks. Every moment was extraordinary, each lodge unique and perfect in its own way, and every day exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful.
What made the whole experience so perfect though was our luck in having Mr. Kombo as our driver and guide. Request him!!! We could not have asked for better. The level of service he provided was amazing - Friendly, organized, full of knowledge, highly experienced, fun and professional. We were blown away. Honestly, one of the best travel experiences of my life.
AT
Email Lucas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Awesome experience with Back of Africa. Allan and George were super helpful and we had a great time on our 5 day safari through Amboseli & Tsabo East/West. Thanks a lot! Can only recommend.