Open Africa Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- American Society of Travel Agents
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $75 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Cassandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Camping united us in the wildlife adventure
It was my first time in Africa, I didn't have much expectations. My friend told me the National Parks where going to be amazing, but we didn't want to spend tons of money on a Safari. We found Open Safari for a great deal, and our driver "Moody" was responsable for us to succeed our expectations. The organization was simple, we booked the trip and pay for it via paypal. All the cars that go into the Safaris, are pretty much the same type of car, so I felt that we will experience the Safari as the same as other that pay more but for less. "Moody" was for us for whatever we needed. In the parks some times there is no electricity so he make sure we had our phone charge for us to take pictures of the wild life, and guide us where to find our needs for the night, such some cold beer or wine. We travel with a personal cook, that astonish me how he could create delicious meals at night with such few resources. Lunches where pretty basic as we just bite something in a nice spot in the parks, watching out that monkeys don't steal from our lunch boxes. The only thing that I was disappointed about was the camping in the Serengeti, but the company explained to me that the responsable for its maintenance was the park. It was pretty nasty. I will suggest that if you could afford it, go to some Lodges. The camping above Ngorongoro Crater had a great view and was more aceptable. I will highly recommend the company. Once you understand how all this companies work, I believe none one had an intention to trick or cheat on you, they will try their best to make you happy, at it should be.
Awesome trip with Open Africa
John and his team were very attentive to our needs and put together a great safari for us. From meeting us at the airport with cold water and making sure we got money exchanged, they guided us safely through the big city and got us prepared for our adventure. We decided to go the tent route, and they worked hard to accomodate us. Most of their clients stay in the lodges, so we were an anomaly. They will continue to fine-tune the tent experience as clients request it. Sudy prepared great food and Naele was a wonderful guide. The sunrise safari is a special memory and very worth getting up for. He could spot a rhino or Cheatah from a mile away, and was incredibly especially knowledgable about the birds. Enjoy your trip!