African Breeze Tours
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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 $360USD. They had tried to get hold of Cate all day and she had promised to pay, but didnt. After over 2 hours we managed to scramble together all the money the lodge required and paid it over, only then did Cate pay the lodge and our money was returned later that night. The lodge had told us that Cate had booked us into the lodge on the day we arrived, despite us booking with Cate 9 months before we arrived, and she had confirmed the lodge name and booking with us.
Overall the Safari was great, but African breeze were a nightmare. The company address is a PO box at JIKA airport and this should be a warning sign to anyone.
AVOID AFRICAN BREEZE TOURS AT ALL COSTS, if you already have booked with them, I suggest you double check that all the accommodation has been booked and paid for before you leave, and that the driver has all the money and park fees before you leave for safari.
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In have paid the whole amount of 2.910S$ in advance for a 3 days safari in august 2024 and, when arrived in Nairobi ready for the safari, Cate cancelled it the day before without valid explanations and kept all the money without reimbursement.
I reported immediately on place to TRA (Tourism Authority in Kenya) she was arrested and released after my authorization because she promised in front of them to reimburse me the fully amount. I have all the documentation to prove it.
After 7 months I only received from her 300 US$ and, because she does not have money and expects to receive the money of the tourists for the tours she propose, she continue to postpone and joke with my money, that are not peanuts!
Be very carful in using this tour operator, it is not her first time, there is another review on TripAdvisor in August 2024 of the same kind.
Tunisia
If you want a thrilling yet comfortable safari, look no further than African Breeze Safaris! Our 3-day wildebeest migration safari was action-packed, and we witnessed the awe-inspiring river crossing. Our guide, Felix, was an expert in wildlife tracking and shared so many fascinating facts along the way. The Ashnil Mara Camp was perfect, with excellent food and hospitality. The Maasai village visit was the perfect cultural touch. African Breeze Safaris exceeded our expectations, and we can’t wait to go on another safari with them!
United States
Our tour with guide Daniel and planner Kate was flawless from start to finish. From staying at Treetops Lodge to spotting unique animals in Samburu, flamingos in Nakuru, and the Big Five in Masai Mara, everything was perfectly executed. Their professionalism made our trip smooth and unforgettable.
Germany
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
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