African Breeze Tours
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
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About African Breeze Tours
African Breeze Tours, a licensed and registered tour operator based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in organizing exceptional safaris and tours across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar. We offer a wide range of experiences, including budget, midrange, and luxury safaris, as well us beach holiday vacations. At African Breeze Tours, we are passionate about providing unforgettable safari experiences that highlight the stunning beauty and diversity of East Africa. Our commitment to excellence ensures that each tour is carefully tailored to meet your unique preferences, creating personalized adventures that immerse you in the heart of this magnificent region. We prioritize sustainability and conservation efforts, ensuring that our tours not only offer incredible wildlife encounters but also support the preservation of East Africa’s natural heritage. Join us, explore breathtaking landscapes, from the vast savannahs of the Serengeti to the pristine beaches of Coastal regions.About our safari vehicles
Our Safari vehicles are specially designed for wildlife viewing and navigating the rugged terrain of safari destinations. -Types of Safari Vehicles Open Sides or Roofs- Many safari vehicles have open sides or pop-up roofs to provide unobstructed views for wildlife watching and photography. Raised Seating- Elevated seats ensure better visibility over tall grasses and give all passengers a good view. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)- Essential for traversing uneven, muddy, or sandy landscapes. Reinforced Suspension- Built to handle the rough terrain and ensure a relatively smooth ride. Safety Features- Roll bars, seat belts, and sometimes reinforced frames for added safety. Storage- Compartments for storing gear, food, water, and sometimes a cooler for refreshments. Communication Equipment- Radios or satellite phones for communication with lodges or other vehicles in remote areas. Safari vehicles are essential for providing a safe, comfortable, and immersive experience for guests, allowing them to fully appreciate the beauty and wildlife of the safari destinations! We say Karibu to all.
DO NOT BOOK with African breeze tours warning! Cate is at best, disorganised, unresponsive and manipulative, and at worst a con artist. AVOID AVOID AVOID
We booked our honeymoon with Cate at African Breeze tours we were super impressed with her communication, putting together a bespoke package, and offering a great price.
We arrived at the airport, expecting a driver to pick us up from arrival. We landed at 5am, and Cate told us that we would have to wait until 7.30am for her and a driver which we did.
The next few days were fine, although we hadnt booked a private tour, no one else joined us, and it was great. We stayed at Treetops (highly recommend a stay here), Samburu Lodge (again a great hotel), and our driver/guide Solomon was good, he was a little maverick, and at times I wasnt too sure if he was totally sure where he was going or whether we were lost.
The second half of the week though was horrendous, stressful and has really tainted my view of the honeymoon. We arrived after an 8 hour drive from Samburu to Lake Nakuru (although Cate told us it was a morning drive, and we would be there by lunchtime we left at 8am and arrived gone 4pm!). Our driver struggled to find the hotel (Eagle Palace), which was in the city centre, not a hotel you would expect on a safari. Once we checked in, the driver said we should go for a drive around Lake Nakuru, but Cate hadnt sent all of the money, and so we would need to pay $200USD. With the park only open for another hour, we decided it wasnt worth it, but we were now worried that our driver didnt have any money for fuel, and wasnt prepared to drive us to Maasai Mara until he was paid. Cate didnt pick up anyones calls, said she was having bank issues, and couldnt pay until the morning. She didnt read the WhatsApp messages and we had a strife night in Nakuru.
Cate paid the driver his fuel money so we left Nakuru, and headed for the Maasai Mara. En route we switched vehicles and drivers, and it appeared that Cate had booked us onto a tour with another company (Bencia tours who were amazing!), we checked into the lodge (Ol Moran) and went for a drive the next day. When we arrived back at the lodge the staff were waiting for us and said our agent hadnt paid for the room and so we were unable to get into our room until we paid $360USD. They had tried to get hold of Cate all day and she had promised to pay, but didnt. After over 2 hours we managed to scramble together all the money the lodge required and paid it over, only then did Cate pay the lodge and our money was returned later that night. The lodge had told us that Cate had booked us into the lodge on the day we arrived, despite us booking with Cate 9 months before we arrived, and she had confirmed the lodge name and booking with us.
Overall the Safari was great, but African breeze were a nightmare. The company address is a PO box at JIKA airport and this should be a warning sign to anyone.
AVOID AFRICAN BREEZE TOURS AT ALL COSTS, if you already have booked with them, I suggest you double check that all the accommodation has been booked and paid for before you leave, and that the driver has all the money and park fees before you leave for safari.
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What a fantastic tour we had.. I give all credit to our tour driver/guide. He was great at telling us all about the animals we were seeing and getting us to them and much everything else.
He kept the vibe going and was a pleasure to be around...
Remember to book your tour with African breeze.
Kenya
It's a different experience watching animals in the wild and nature compared to watching them in an enclosure or even conservation projects.
Luckily our guide Mr. Brian is a pro of his job. Off road driving, searching for trails and clues where to find the animals, giving us interesting facts and trivias.....
It was an awesome experience.
Kenya
Mmmh....might sound cliche but there is nothing impressive like being in a Kenyan bush Safari. A safari with Mr John from African Breeze Safari is one of the best vacations I've ever had and would like to keep experiencing.
My family and I couldn't have enough of his time and his heart wrenching guidance throught our trip.
I would choose this tour guide over and over
Kenya
The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic.Our guide John was punctual and very communicative on what's app meaning pick up was extremely seamless.
John did everything humanly possible to make the trip amazing including lending out his binoculars, pointing out all animals while providing factual information about the wildlife and nature.
Thanks for the interesting time we spent together and I will definitely recommend them.
Kenya
We can fully recommend organizing a trip with African Breeze tours.
Our experience was one of a kind !Tour guide John was super knowledgeable and friendly.He helped us understand more about nature and was available for every request.
I couldn't imagine a better experience that I encountered on my first wildlife trip...
thanks to the Cate the lead consultant and John our tour guide and the entire group for making us wildlife enthusiast .
Kenya
our team loved the guide led by cate and her partners.We had an incredible time with MR john our tour guide.He was very knowledgeable about the wild animals and nature in general and so helpful helping us sort the park entry when our cards kept failing.
Kenya
It was a marvelous reunion with my family and decided on taking them for a tour. From the moment we were picked home by James, Cate's driver, the professionalism in him was up to standard. He knew his way around the park and best stops for catching the big five. Our safari to Maasai mara was to exciting, the camp that we were booked was its own class and finally we were dropped home safe. I would recommend my friends to use this company. Asante African Breeze Tours
Netherlands
It was a time to remember when I and my long lost friend decided on taking a safari in Kenya. From the pick up from the airport, the services were up to point. Drive was smooth despite the crazy traffic in Nairobi. Cate and her team booked us in a very good environment hotel and her driver was so excellent, friendly and knew the whereabouts of whatever we wanted to know and see on our game drives. With this I give the company a 10
United Arab Emirates
As from the time I was picked from JKIA, Cate ensured that I and my fiancé arrived to the hotel on time. The driver, Simon, was friendly and he was the one we used all through our stay and drives in the parks. With both Cate and driver's know how on what we actual wanted, our stay was smooth and marvelous
France
We had an incredible time on our safari here. This was our first time on a safari and the team was extremely helpful and responsive. Catherine even went above and beyond to help us with late-night visa issues on our way to Kenya (make sure to get an e-visa ahead of time!!). Zac was another fantastic driver guide, very friendly and knowledgeable, very skillful at maneuvering rough terrain, and had a great feel for the pacing of the game drive. We stayed at a very clean camp, staff friendly, and the food tasty. Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru are astounding. We were able to see a wide variety of animals at the tail end of the Great Migration, and there were lots of baby animals this time of year as well! Overall, i quite recommend the team more highly.
United Arab Emirates
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