$381 to $594 pp (USD)
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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
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- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
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- 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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TW
Very good people
The stay was very nice along with good food and nice hospitality
CL
I enjoyed very much and the stay was very nice including the breakfast and dinner
Value for money and good service along with the breakfast and dinner
AE
Unforgettable wildlife encounters across Kenya’s most beautiful national parks
We had a fantastic experience with this safari organizer in Kenya. Everything was extremely well organized from start to finish, with smooth logistics, clear communication, and a well-planned itinerary that made the whole trip feel effortless and enjoyable.
A very special thanks goes to our driver, Joshua. He was consistently kind, flexible, and a genuinely great companion throughout the journey. His driving was excellent and made us feel safe at all times, even on long and sometimes challenging roads. He also shared a lot of useful information about the parks, wildlife, and local life, which really added depth to the experience.
What stood out most was his incredible ability to spot animals. He had a sharp eye and great instinct, and because of that we were lucky enough to see the “Big Five” as well as countless other animals up close. It truly felt like expert-level guiding.
We did the 5-day tour covering the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Lake Naivasha. Each park offered something completely different, which made the itinerary feel very well balanced. The Maasai Mara National Reserve was definitely the highlight and the main reason to do this trip, but both Nakuru and Naivasha added their own unique landscapes and wildlife experiences.
The 5-day format is highly recommended. It not only increases the chances of seeing a wide range of animals, but also gives you time to enjoy the stunning Kenyan countryside along the way, which is an experience in itself.
Overall, this was a top-tier safari experience that we would strongly recommend to any nature or wildlife lover.
Thank you Apidi (Kevin) for a magical experience!
We booked a 4 day Masai Mara -> Nakuru trip.
This was a great taster tour for first time safari-goers. Axis made it easy from start to finish.. we were given choices on lodges and other selections - We opted for a private safari tour but you can select to go in groups.
Our tour guide Apidi (Kevin) made the tour so seamless for us. He was truly exceptional from start to end. He spoke to us about tailoring the itinerary to suit us and our pace, and he had such a great understanding and respect for the animals which meant we were able to see some amazing sightings - including a confrontation between hyenas and lions. His knowledge of the animals was in-depth which made it an incredible learning experience. He was very personable and answered all of our many questions! He made the tour what it was!
You spend a lot of time in the truck driving around and we felt very safe with Kevin - he was very responsible and thinking of our comfort the whole time.. we really appreciated it!
The Masai Mara is spectacular, and we were lucky to experience it during quieter periods with less vehicles around. We came with little expectation and left with magical memories.
We chose the following optional extra activities:
- Masai Village
- Naivasha boat ride and walking tour
Masai village: it was not to our taste. This is very much set up for tourists, and whilst the snapshot into their living was interesting, you are very much paraded around to give money or buy things. There is an entrance fee of $20 per person and you’re there for about 25-30 mins… it’s all very much a script on repeat. If you do want to see their way of life, just adjust your expectations - I would skip this and knew as soon as we walked up that this was a tourist trap. It was the least worthwhile part of the trip.
Naivasha: this was 100% worth it! We saw eagles, birds and hippos on the boat ride which was a completely different experience from seeing Hippos from afar. We then had an amazing walking tour where we got so so close to giraffes and grazing animals.
Nakuru: it was incredible to see white & black rhinos and the Rothschild’s giraffes. However, the rising water levels has impacted the park quite significantly. Pelicans thriving but flamingos diminishing. It’s eery to see so many dead trees and roads being taken under. Grazing animals do well here as there are less predators but I’m not sure how much longer the park will be accessible.
Lodges:
We stayed at the Jambo Mara & Sarova.
Jambo Mara: what they done well is hire a really great chef who is able to cook from a variety of cuisines well. He is also so friendly and bubbly.. his service was flawless! The lodges themselves are flat pack from China and you can tell. They’re also worn with damaged furniture and ripped bedding. We really only slept and ate here for a couple of nights.
Sarova: terrible. They are trying too hard and can’t deliver. The pool, gym and spa were out of use, rooms were dated and the food was not good. The waiter also took off with the change for our drinks and we then later got questioned about whether we had even paid at all at check out - would recommend avoiding this place.
This doesn’t reflect on Axis at all, but I would just do the research and see what budget allows on the accommodation.
The only recommendation I would give Axis: when on long game drives, the lunches should be refrigerated. One of us got sick from eating a wrap, when these boxes are sitting in a truck for 6+ hours at this heat it’s a bacteria breeding ground.
For travellers: pack some protein bars as back up!
Overall: I would highly recommend Axis, great value! They were really easy to book with and so accommodating. For our next trip I would do a custom tour and spend the time in the Mara for longer and covering more areas… but this was a good starting point to see if we liked it and we would book again!
IN
Beautiful memories with Axis Africa Safari and specially our guide Jack and Kevin.
We have a beautiful experience with Axis Africa Safari.We 11 person on a trip for 5 night and 6 days of Masai mara,Nakuru and Amboseli with Axis Africa Safari.Our guides are Jack and Kevin and from the first day to last of our journey they are very caring,punctual and enthusiastic about the tour.They gave us sufficient times in every places in game drives.The accommodations where we stayed was also beautiful. Specially the ambience of Amboseli Manjaro tented camp was so much beautiful with a picturesque view of Mount Kilimanjaro .All the staffs are very attentive and cordial.And at last special thanks to Tabitha Nyambura madam for her warm cooperation and arrangements in all parts.Thanks again to Jack and Kevin.We got some sweet memories for ever from Kenya for you all.
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)
