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We are so glad you enjoyed your safari with us and we look forward to seeing you all again in the near future. Asante Sana and Best Wishes – Shiraz and Imraan

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AARATEE
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Pune, India 21 Reviewed 6 days ago BCTS, YOU ARE ALL ABSOLUTELY BEST! The tour to Kenya was more than satisfaction, excitement and ‘recharging’ for everybody who love Nature, Animals and Birds (fauna & flora of a real JUNGLE). BCTS is not simply a ‘Professional’ entity, but a ‘Very Personal Touch – Organization’. All arrangements during our (all of us in the age group of 60 to 73) ten days’ tour, were excellent and absolutely haselfree. One need not worry about stay, facilities, food, conveyance and everyday timetable. TheOwners, Managers, Co-workers, hotel – staff were very affectionate. The Owners were really concerned for our wellbeing throughout our stay till departure. No words to express our satisfaction for the tour as a whole, towards the Owners Mr. Shiraj & Mr. Imran Nanji who took care of us with real affection, wholeheartedly. Especially our Driver Mr. Ben was a wonderful personality; being very alert, sober, enthusiastic, expert in locating right spots during game drives, and very patient too! Our manager Mr. Thomas was a great help to us at all difficult times. Camera (any type), Binoculars are ‘a must’. Our short visit of total 14 days (3 days in Masaimara) was so memorable, that we had our ‘Lifetime Experience’ which everybody must have at least once! GO KENYA ONLY WITH BEST CAMPING TOURS AND SAFARIS AND ENJOY!!!!! Aaratee and Ashok Gadkari, Pune, India
BILL W
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Jun 2, 2018 Great service and a wonderful experience We were returning to Africa and wanted to go on safari again with the help of Best Camping Tours & Safaris, the same company we booked with in 1995. We were delighted to work with Imraan, the son of the owner we worked with originally. Imraan asked us a few key questions and in no time put together an itinerary that fit our goals and timetable. He arranged an amazing safari experience, smooth transport and a fantastic lodge accommodation. He recommended traveling to Maasai Mara by small plane as the weather had made the roads difficult for travel. It not only saved us time, because we likely would have been stuck on the roads as other travelers were, but it also added immensely to the experience – the flight was spectacular. The private guide Imraan arranged at Maasai Mara grew up in the area and was intimately familiar with everything and every place in the park. The lodge Imraan booked, Keekorok, was wonderful. The staff treated us so well. The lodge was spotlessly clean, and the food was outstanding, with a huge variety of dishes and loads of fresh fruit and vegetables. But it was the setting that stood out. it was an oasis, with a variety of animals nearby and even walking through the grounds. The hippo pool with viewing tower was captivating. We can’t say enough about the impeccable service and value of Best Camping Tours and Safaris. We will definitely look forward to booking with the company again in the future.
SHABZ662017
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Our Best Introduction To Kenya And The World Of Safaris One’s travel begins way before he/she takes a flight to a foreign land. It begins from the time you zero-in on a destination and start the formalities of finalizing the nitty-gritties. Therefore in essence the pre-planning stage is as important as the holiday itself. But if you are traveling to an African nation for a safari and that too for the first time as an absolute greenhorn it becomes even more important than the holiday itself since your holiday would entirely depend on right choices you make in selecting what and who you go with as operators. We were very fortunate to have chosen Best Camping Tours and Safari as our tour company. Right from the time the first mail was dashed to them informing them about our holiday needs and enquiring about possible packages and pricing Mr. Imraan Nanji (the Proprietor) was nothing but exemplary. He answered every mail promptly providing the necessary details and recommendations. No matter how trivial the query seemed. It was not just the information but the professional tone and the right communication etiquettes that put me at ease, coming from the communications industry myself, I knew that here was a person who understood. I was in conversation with two other tour companies but I chose BCTS for its professionalism and pricing which was the icing. Living up to the company’s tagline “No frills but plenty of thrills” BCTS delivered on everything that our personalized itinerary promised and more. They even went beyond and helped us with things that were not part of the itinerary like getting our Yellow fever vaccination organized, and a trip to Maasai Market, both in Nairobi. Right from the meet-and greet at JKIA by Thomas our Nairobi representative to our heavy-hearted adieu with Ben our tour-guide, custodian and guardian for 8 days there was hardly anything we could complain about. Ben with his immense composure, valuable knowledge about local wildlife and culture and resilience in handling adverse situations (like a massive breakdown on the highway causing mile long traffic congestion or when an upstart forest ranger tried to harass him to make a fast buck in Mara) was our bedrock. Our experience with BCTS makes us conclude that here is a company that takes immense pride and pleasure in what they do. Needless to say we highly recommend them. You are unlikely to find the kind of expertise and service at such pricing. We plan to revisit them soon. Sooner if we can help it. Thank-you Imraan and everyone at BCTS for making our holiday in Kenya full of memories we will cherish for a lifetime. Asante Sana and Kila la kheri. !!!!! 30 Aug 2018
UDUL C
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Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka 1 Reviewed 1 week ago If Kenya is Heaven, Best Camping Tours and Safaris is the Pearly Gates Kenya Offers best Wild Life Experience. All what we saw, photographed, learnt is amazing!! Seeing in real time what we have seen on TV is surreal!! We were introduced to Mr Imraan Nanji by a person who went to Kenya 4 times through Best Camping Tours. We emailed, spoke though skype and chatted on whatsapp. He prepared us well to visit Kenya, advised and arranged the tour to suit our taste and likes. We had adequate warm clothing, walking shoes, binoculars, cameras, caps and insect replant. Best camp employee was at the airport to receive us despite the flight delay, had the best guide allocated to us and thereafter is was like a dream come true to all of us. Best Camp has meticulously planned our trip, the route, accommodation, safaris and nature tours, our safety, food and all other comforts. Each time our guide (Mr Jack Machariya) was ready before us, responsible, spoke good English and well acquainted with the jungles and all animals. When the show started, we saw the Big 5 and many more. Clouds cleared to show us the top of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro (where for weeks no one has seen them), Flamingos were in millions at Nakuru and at Amboseli. The guide told us Wilder-beast were roaming but they have not crossed the Mara River for days. He advised us the heat may be too much to bear while encouraging us to be patient. We watched for two hours and they crossed!! We are sure we were lucky to encounter the best sightings of the wild. However we will visit Kenya again very soon as we are very excited with our experience. Thanks Imraan and Jack you are the stars!! Returned home with full realization Imraan and his wife Shifaana are our best friends for ever!!
OUR QUEST FOR THE BIG 5
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Very time we stepped into the van and put our heads out of the roof with the anticipation of spotting something new, we weren’t disappointed. Every drive offered something we had never seen before. It would be impossible to explain in a blog the feeling we had when our van crawled past a pride of lions or through a herd of giant elephants. How could a person put into words the surreal pink, blue and orange colors that the massive sky projects above the plains as the sun creeps below the towering cliffs of the Rift Valley? The entire time we spent in the Masai Mara was like a dream, complete with all the African life and death dramas of a National Geographic special. The reality of being there, however, brought in smells and sounds with the breeze that a camera and a blog could never capture. I could write page after page to list the great things we saw in those four days but I’ll save you guys the reading. There were a few points on our safari drives that stand out above all and are worth mentioning. We saw our first ever Black Rhino (the most endangered African Rhino) on day 2 and he came within 10 feet of the vehicle. Perfect, secure and lovely arrangements My first experience of an African safari was made wonderful by Best Camping tours & Safaris. We jointly selected the itinerary and choice of hotels, dates etc. They were extremely flexible in accommodating. A lot depends on your driver in these safaris and we had the best driver “Ben”. Very experienced, knowledgeable, resourceful and smiling. Journeys are long and can be tiresome but his inputs and specific hints made it great. All locations were great, food was tasty and even a pure vegetarian like my wife was very happy. While we could not see “migration” as it was yet to start, we could see the big 5 and really enjoyed the scenery. The weather was great with good ambient temperature and little rains sometime we could enjoy fully. There were no hidden charges once we paid up in the beginning. I would strongly recommend Best camping and Imran to all. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294207-d12908342-Reviews-Best_Camping_Tours_Safaris-Nairobi.html Date of experience: June 2019
NAND DE KLERCK RECOMMENDS BEST CAMPING TOURS AND SAFARIS LTD.
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September 7 at 5:37 PM · My girlfriend and me had an amazing experience… We took a 3-dag camping-safari. 2 days in Masai Mara, 1 day in Lake Nakuru. We were really really happy with everything we encountered. The communication with Imraan before the trip, our driver Edward, the kook Steve and our 2 Masai-guards (John and Jonathan). The safari was great… we saw amazing things (all the animals and 2 times the great migration!!) and we slept in a comfortable tent in the bush. You are really in contact with the nature… at night we had a visit of 2 hippo’s and 1 elephant at the campsite. But the guards took care of it, without a sound for not disturbing us 🙂 They are really friendly and we had the best conversations with al those people we encountered. So if you have your doubts about going on a safari with best camping tours. Don’t. Just do it. It was the best! Thank you guys for everything!
ALYXDANGER
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The best safari guides! I can’t thank Imraan, Paul (our driver) and their team for going above and beyond to make sure we had the most amazing two week safari excursion for my family including my 2 year old daughter. The whole trip was better than I ever could’ve imagined! We saw a leopard by day 1.5 and had seen the big 5 by day 3! Our first camp host, Steve, catered meals to my picky kiddo and in the end she left with a new friend. Every lodge was comfortable and equipped with a cozy bed for my toddler. Though she wasn’t the most quiet during our game rides she felt close enough to ask if she could hug and pet nearly every animal (we waited until the giraffe feeding on our last day in Nairobi to fulfill her wishes haha). My favorite moments were in Massai Mara when we watched a male lion carry a wildebeest right in front of our van on his way to feast and seeing the babies of every species learn the ropes from their elders. We watched a leopard guard his impala dinner he’d carried up a tree for hours in Samburu. The thrill of the wild had me in awe! I could go on and on but I’ll say every experience speaks for itself and you’re bound to get the most out of your safari adventure with this team! Thanks for everything guys! Asante! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294207-d12908342-r711996136-Best_Camping_Tours_Safaris-Nairobi.html Date of experience: September 2019
12LUVTRAVEL
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We began planning our family safari in January. Imraan was with us every step of the way, even when the number of people traveling and the number of days on safari changed. Imraan called to discuss options with us a number of times to ensure we had the best experience and spent the least amount of time possible traveling from site to site. Our safari was personalized to meet our needs. We started our adventure in Masai Mara and saw the Big Five there. Steve was a wonderful host and the campsite was great fun. Lake Naivasha and Elementaita did not disappoint. The flamingos were breathtaking and Nakuru National Park gave us white rhinos! We ended the safari with Samburu National Reserve and the Ark Lodge. When we entered the reserve, enroute to the lodge, we saw all the species of the northern plains: gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, oryx, reticulated giraffe and somali ostrich. Here we also viewed a leopard in a tree with his kill. Too good to be true. Paul was our guide/driver. He was fantastic and went out of his way to get us the best viewing options. He is extremely knowledgeable of wildlife and so helpful. When a family member wanted to purchase authentic safari boots and the store was closed, Paul had the guard call the store owner to open up. Our entire family agrees this was an amazing experience. Our hats off to Imraan/Paul and…
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Madhur R
Madhur R
2023-09-29
A memorable trip We had an amazing trip thanks to Imran who was there from Day 1 to make sure everything went to plan. Ben our guide and driver was wonderful with his knowledge about the animals. Nothing was too much for him as he readily and patiently took us out for game drives until we had our fill. We ended on a fantastic note watching the migration which is something we will never forget. Thank you to Imran and his entire team for making this such a memorable trip
Leila N
Leila N
2023-09-29
Family greatest trip We had the greatest time ever ! All very well organized by Imran. Hotels and Logdes were as great as expected (with view of Kilimanjaro in the first one 🙂 Our guide was just terrific : kind, patient, very good driver, and gave us lot of explainations ! Safe drive, and very efficient in finding good spots !Thks Raf 🙂 We saw the big 5 and a lot more , even a hunting episode ... that was intense Although I am a Mom, I felt I was kid ! I really appreciated everything and strongly recommend this agency
Anushree S
Anushree S
2023-09-25
Super experience, second time around! This was our second time with Best Camping Safaris, and we had a wonderful experience yet again! From planning the itinerary, to meeting us when we landed in Kenya and briefing us regarding our impending travels with helpful guidance, being in touch regarding pick ups and drop offs and coordinating them without any problems, having a really lovely driver and guide (Ben), and ensuring extra care because we were travelling with our two young kids, to the point of final goodbyes, Imraan and his team were the absolute best. We got to see all the animals (the big five, and more!) we wanted, as well as a chance to see the wildebeest migration live! Best camping ensure you maximise your safari experience but without compromising on safety, and quality. We cannot wait to go back again on another adventure with them! Thank you for a lovely trip and amazing memories 🙂
A Rao
A Rao
2023-09-25
Amazing experience! An unforgettable experience thanks to Imraan and team! Everything was meticulously planned from arrival to the end of the tour. The team was always at the end of the line to answer any questions and gave the tour a real personal touch. Ben was a super guide on the safari and so helpful and accommodating and thanks to him we were able to see a huge amount of game as well the migration. Thanks again to Best Camping for everything and we can’t wait for our next experience with them!
Lisa K
Lisa K
2023-09-21
A Dream Experience This trip was beyond our expectations. The arrangements were handled with ease, the accommodations were very comfortable, the staff were friendly and our guide Mohammed was the best! He was knowledgeable, patient and very friendly. I would highly recommend booking with Best Camping if you have an opportunity to visit Kenya.
Nomad797996
Nomad797996
2023-09-21
Amazing experience From the moment we arrived until we left everything was great. We saw lots of animals and our guide was very patient and experienced and just a great human being. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Sara M
Sara M
2023-09-20
Best Csmping is Indeed Best We spent five days with Muhammad touring the Mara and Nakuru. It was better than we imagined. Within 24 hours we had seen 4 of the big 5 and by the end had seen all 5 plus so much more. Muhammad is knowledgeable, patient, funny, and kind. I highly recommend!
Shashikala M
Shashikala M
2023-09-19
Fantastic Safari experience Our Kenyan Safari we choose to do with Imraan and best Camping Tours and Safaris as recommended by a friend. This proved to be the best decision of our lives. Imraan is very professional and accessible at all times to answer any and every question we had, taking care of us from pickup at the airport to drop back to the airport. The driver cum guide Robert was extremely safe and has a good eye to spot animals. All our Safaris were very productive and we were able to see all the big cats and the migration to our hearts content. Making sure all through the drive to the various parks and the safaris helping us spot animals while also following rules and keeping us safe this was a fantastic trip. I recommend a Kenyan Safari with Best Camping and tours to everyone keen on seeing animals in natural settings!
shashi m
shashi m
2023-09-19
Memorable Trip Wonderful Trip. The sightings of all Animals especially big 5 at Samburu and Masai Mara was outstanding and up close. The guide and driver Robert was very informative, pleasant and helpful. The Lodging and boarding was excellent and food was also tasty. The staff in all places were warm and welcoming. Imraan your suggestions wrt Samburu and the Ark was simply wonderful. The hospitality extended by you and Shivanand was truly outstanding and gave us afamily feeling. You simply crafted and created a truly memorable experience which will be forever embedded in us. Thanks a million for a wonderful time. I will be definitely be recommending you to my friends and relatives visiting Kenya.
sarala m
sarala m
2023-09-19
Most memorable experience We had one of the most amazing sightings of wild life !!! The big five , cheetahs, leopards and what not set amidst the most picturesque areas. A lot of care and thought was put into our itinerary and arrangements making it very enjoyable trip. Thank you Imraan , Shifana and team!!!
Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 203 reviews
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Madhur Rao
Madhur Rao
2023-09-30
A wonderful and memorable trip thanks to Imran and special mention of Ben our guide. Watching the migration was an amazing experience. The entire trip was so well planned and each hotel/accommodation unique in its own way. From tented rooms to the beach resort where we were spoilt for choice of food. Now we need to work on losing that extra weight! But every moment of our trip is one we will cherish. Asante sana
Anushree Shiroor
Anushree Shiroor
2023-09-25
This was our second time with Best Camping Safaris, and we had a wonderful experience yet again! From planning the itinerary, to meeting us when we landed in Kenya and briefing us regarding our impending travels with helpful guidance, being in touch regarding pick ups and drop offs and coordinating them without any problems, having a really lovely driver and guide (Ben), and ensuring extra care because we were travelling with our two young kids, to the point of final goodbyes, Imraan and his team were the absolute best. We got to see all the animals (the big five, and more!) we wanted, as well as a chance to see the wildebeest migration live! Best camping ensure you maximise your safari experience but without compromising on safety, and quality. We cannot wait to go back again on another adventure with them! Thank you for a lovely trip and amazing memories 🙂
Nabs Damji
Nabs Damji
2023-09-07
We had a wonderful experience on our safari! The booking experience was seamless, and the safari itself was amazing! Lucas was an excellent driver & guide! Highly recommend!
Shibu Cyriac
Shibu Cyriac
2023-09-01
Extremely overwhelmed by the experience we had with Best Camping tours .we were well taken care of during our stay . Really appreciate Imran’s prompt responses to address our queries and concerns not only during our stay there but right from the time we decided to plan for this trip . He was always in touch with us and we were assisted at every step whenever required which made us feel ‘ a home away from home’ . Friendly and well experienced guide who was with us throughout our stay at Masai Mara camp, made us feel comfortable through his friendly and understanding behavior. All over great experience and I strongly recommend Best Camping tours to all those who are looking forward for a visit to Kenya .. Thank you Best Camps for your remarkable services !!!
Kai O'Donobhan
Kai O'Donobhan
2023-03-12
I did a 8 day safari, and could not reinstate how happy I am that I chose Best Camping Tours and Safari. I wanted to do a trip around Kenya that provided me with the most local experience, alongside being able to witness as much of the country as we could throughout our holiday. Imran was always available over call, and listened to what we wanted out of our trip and organised a personalised experience that exceeded our expectations – Imran helped us on a scale beyond the scope that we would have expected from him, including preparation for the trip. We went across Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementaita and Amboseli (before ending the safari and exploring Mombasa, which Imran also kindly helped with). Mo accompanied us on the trip across the 4 reserves – I was very impressed by his knowledge of each national reserve, which was clear as we drove through. His expertise in the national reserves provided us with the opportunity to see the big 5 (which is very rare), alongside breath-taking views of 5+ cheetahs. Mo’s expertise enriched our overall experience significantly. Each accommodation (including the unique experience provided at the local Masai Mara site) was fantastic, and truly made this one of the best trips of my life. I could not recommend Best Camping Tours and Safari further, if you would like a safe, reliable experience of Kenya with local coverage to make the most out of each natural reserve.
Mike Guest
Mike Guest
2022-12-03
5 stars isn't enough for the level of service that Imraan provides. Right from booking he was there for any questions, making sure we had everything worked out and even making suggestions we hadn't thought of. The tour he arranged for Masai Mara was amazing and our driver Ben was equally great! He always seemed to know where to stop for the best view and it didn't matter how long we did or didn't want to watch or take pictures. Sometimes you meet someone for business and when you're done, that's the end of it and then sometimes you're lucky enough to do business with someone you consider a friend...and that's Imraan and the rest of his crew!
baptiste pilloix
baptiste pilloix
2022-10-30
Super accueil, Imrann est attentionné, nous a beaucoup aidé pour nos premiers jours à Nairobi. Le safari s'est déroulé à merveille, avec un guide passionné, le tout pour un prix correct. Je recommande vivement !
Punita Agarwal
Punita Agarwal
2022-08-31
Just finished a 9 day tour with Best Camping tours....our experience was phenomenal. Everything was well taken care of. Our driver knew a lot about the Amborsili and Masai Mara parks and the jungle and that was a great help in spotting the animals. The owner Imraan takes personal care of all your needs and that reflects in his staff too. All in all, an unforgettable experience .
Google rating score: 4.6 of 5, based on 31 reviews
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Maroof Hussain Sabri reviewed Best Camping Tours and Safaris Ltd
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We did a 4 days tour with Best Camping Tours. They planned everything for us from Airport pickup to Airport Drop and everything in between while giving us very personalized service and taking care of all our special requirements. On the very first day, we had a problem with Airline and we arrived very late in Nairobi which they handled very gracefully. With reference of them, we managed to get a very good discount on our Hotel – when i say very good it means much below the standard rate of that room on that night – almost half the price. We went to Masai Mara with private Safari Car for two nights. Local arrangements were outstanding and we truly experienced the thrill of living in the wild, in a tent! Caretakers were extremely polite, caring & well cultured. they showed us around all the wild animals; within few hours we managed to see all the big 5’s” – seriously I am not joking, all the big 5’s. It looked like the tour guide was so seasoned and knew every bit of national park that he took right at the spot where those animals could be found. Other day, we witnessed a hunt as well. Local Masai guards, who guarded our tent at night, were amazingly sweet and surprisingly good at English. They took special care of our dietary requirements as well. They also showed us a local Masai village (you can find those amazing videos and photos on my Instagram account) and gave briefing about traditions and way of living. We went to Lake Naivasha for one night with same car and then our back to Nairobi. Driver cum Guide, Mr. John, was so eager to help us when we made a request to have some photos in tea farms. At the same time, he was very protective about our safety. No doubt, this was one of our best adventurous trip and this team made it even more interesting and unforgettable. Did I forget to mention value for money? Yes, we got best value for our money and let me mention here that we were having economy budget. To all those, who are seeking adventure in Safari Capital of Africa, should stop right here on this page and no need for further internet browsing – Just go with this company – You won’t regret it! Have fun, Maroof

Dear Imraan,

This is a short e-mail to say “Thank You” for organizing what has turned out the best adventure of my life, the 2012 Kenya Camping Trip.

The professionalism of Best Camping Tours and Safaris and the in-depth knowledge and dedication of its staff are like none I have come to Acro Masai Marass with any other operator. The staff who drove us on the Safaris seemed to know everything about the animals that we came across; their names, habitats, and habits.

In addition to that, the good maintenance of the campsite and gear meant we did not have to worry about much during our stay.

Your dedication to ensuring that we’re well looked after, and how you’ve gone out of your way to make sure that everything is taken care of as it should be has left me so impressed that I now would comfortably recommend Best Camping Tours and Safaris to anyone wishing to visit Kenya.

As a small token of my appreciation please find attached a link to my best photos taken during the trip and a short video I made of it too. Please feel free to use any of this material in whichever way you wish.

I sincerely look forward to meeting you again. Until then, thank you and your entire team for all your hard work and dedication.

ALL THE BEST

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