Is Africa Venture Safaris worth it? The data verdict
Africa Venture Safaris rates 4.50★ across 243 verified reviews — genuinely good, short of exceptional. Its trips run about £231/day — pricier than the market median. The complaints below are consistent enough to take seriously before booking.
Where Africa Venture Safaris scores
What travellers consistently praise
- Exceptional, knowledgeable guides (Kaka, Nancy, John, Solomon and others named repeatedly)
- Strong, reliable wildlife sightings including Big Five and migration crossings
- Well-paced itineraries with enough time per park
- Good value for the experience delivered
The consistent complaints
- Last-minute itinerary or date changes
- Weaker, less-managed Tanzania leg (run by a separate operator)
- Inconsistent accommodation quality, occasionally well below expectations
- Communication gaps around bookings and confirmed details
Both lists distilled from the same verified review base — we publish the bad with the good.
In travellers' own words
“Lol, if you’re thinking about a safari, Africa Venture Safaris is the real deal. Seeing elephants just vibing and lions chilling l”
“to fly out on the early morning of day 6 believing we would be finishing our tour on day five Please amend the tour itinerary accordingly Also the first”
“I’m giving a five star rating because of the fantastic people who made this trip amazing. The drivers, staff from the hotels and campsites were exceptional. How”
“Warning! DO NOT BOOK with Africa Venture Safaris (AVS) Our experience with Africa Venture Safaris was a complete nightmare, especially concerning safety and potential fraud. Key issues include: Last-m”
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