$381 to $594 pp (USD)
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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
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- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- KATO & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
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Established in 2016, Axis Africa Safaris is a Tours and Travel company based in East Africa,Kenya.With a team of youthful,experienced professionals and creative team we design customized itineraries in the East African region for groups and individual travelers no matter if you are on a budget or about to enjoy sheer luxury. We are active members with diverse associations and foundations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania enabling us organize satisfactory itineraries to our clients in the Region.
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Excellent for a mid-range safari
Axis was recommended by a coworker and I can see why! I contacted many safari companies and a lot of them made me feel bad about my budget. Axis, however, was completely understanding and willing to give me multiple options as I tried to plan a last-minute trip. Jackline always replied to my questions promptly and worked with me until the itinerary was exactly what I wanted.
Safari itinerary: 5 days/4 nights, three nights in Masai Mara, 1 night in Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Mara Maisha Camp was huge but still had the high end camp look you imagine for a safari. The buffet meals were good but you may struggle with the meat options if you dont like bones, gristle, and toughness (I think this may be common for Kenyan food and chose the vegetarian options most of the time). I was also disappointed that our booking didn't include any water or soft drinks at meals, but I guess that's how they keep the price down. We didn't have much time at our hotel in Lake Naivasha, Enashipai Resort, but it was very nice and reminded me a bit of resorts in Hawaii.
The Safari itself was fantastic and that is fully due to our amazing guide, Peter Ngigi. His passion for being a Guide really showed as he took us to areas other safari trucks weren't going to and told us all about the different animals. We managed to see everything except leopards and black rhino, but that was not for lack of trying! I particularly appreciate how much Peter thought about creating an experience we would remember; he made sure I got the best photo angles and even took photos of my husband and me so that we'd always have the memories.
My only suggestion to Axis is to include more transparent guidelines/suggestions for tipping and incidentals not included in the trip cost. I brought the recommended amount of cash to tip our Guide and accommodations, but did not factor in 1) being highly encouraged into doing the Masai Village tour ($30 USD per person plus tip) 2) tips for Lake Naivasha boat driver and guide on Crescent Lake 3) gorge hike in Hell's gate ($75 USD plus tip). I researched prices and tip suggestions a lot before the trip and didn't find specifics like this anywhere. So my recommendation to anyone reading this review is to bring a lot more cash than you plan on, or be good at saying no.
If you are looking for a reputable and reliable mid-range safari option, book with Axis!!
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11/10 - fantastic safari experience!!
Had the most amazing experience on my 3-day safari with Charles, our guide and driver! Charles was super knowledgeable about all the animals and the Maasai Mara itself, he was a great driver and in only 2 days we saw 3 of the big 5 (lions, elephants and buffalo, plus a cheetah!) Accommodation in wild nest was super cozy and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was great. Overall I would highly recommend Axis Africa safaris to anyone looking for great value for money, and guaranteed safari sightings! I was nervous as a solo traveler but the group I was with were super welcoming and friendly and Charles went out of his way to make sure everything went really smoothly. I hope to do another safari in future!
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Marcus | Masai Mara
Lions — Multiple sightings across every drive. Large prides, cubs, males and females resting and roaming. The Masai Mara is cats territory and Marcus proved it over and over.
Cheetah — Marcus tracked a cheetah mid-hunt and we watched it take down a gazelle right in front of us. One of the most raw and breathtaking things we have ever witnessed in nature.
Rhino — The most special moment of the trip. A rhino sighting is something very few visitors ever get. Marcus made it happen. We were speechless.
Elephants — Large herds moving across the savannah with that quiet, unstoppable grace.
Hippos — The Mara delivered something truly unique: we watched a full fight between two adult hippos in the river, raw and thunderous, and just minutes later spotted a newborn calf sheltering against its mother on the bank. Emotional doesn't cover it.
Nile Crocodiles — Massive, motionless, menacing along the Mara River. Marcus explained their behaviour with fascinating precision.
We cannot recommend Marcus highly enough. Professional, passionate, and with a knowledge of this ecosystem that goes far beyond anything we expected.
Awesome trip with an awesome guide.
This was one of the best trips I have ever had. Richard was an absolutely fantastic guide. Definitely request him. Everything was well organized from start to finish.
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A well-organized tour operator with excellent guides.
We had a wonderful safari experience and everything was very well organized. Our guide, Richard, was kind, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. You can really tell he is passionate about his work, and he made the whole experience much better. He always made sure we had the best possible experience in the parks. If we come back, we would definitely love to have Richard as our guide again.
Other Safaris & Tours5 – Offered by Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
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3-Day Amboseli Budget Safari, Elephants & Mt Kilimanjaro
$737 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
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3-Day Magical Masai Mara Joining in a Safari Landcruiser
$383 to $609 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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5-Day Classic Kenya Safari Mara Nakuru & Naivasha Group
$688 to $903 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
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4-Day Mara & Nakuru Ultimate Group Joining Safari
$572 to $766 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
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6-Day Kenya Safari on a Budget-Mara-Nakuru-Amboseli
$933 to $1,130 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nakuru (City), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
