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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
- Office In:
- 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
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Blakely | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience!
Ken has been the best guide we could have asked for! He is extremely knowledgeable and has been guiding Masai Mara tours for many years. He knows where to find the animals and got us up close to many lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, etc. He was so kind, made the trip very fun, and answered so many questions for us. Prior to arriving in Kenya, Tabitha was very responsive via email and answered all my questions about the various accommodations and tour options, etc. This has been an incredible experience and I would recommend Ken and Axis to anyone looking to explore the wildlife of the Masai Mara.
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Email Simone | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, priority to customer and quality over budget
We went for a 6 days budget trip (masai mara, nakuru, amboseli) + 1 day trip to Nairobi NP.
The travel: the car was comfortable with enough space for all the people joning. We spent of course lot of hours in the car, but the stops where planned perfectly.
The parks: there are no words to describe the parks we visited, we were able to see almost all the animals and the great migration. Even if the animals repeats, it's never boring and the landscape changes every time.
The lodges: this was the point that i was afraid of when i looked for the lodges on internet, but as soon as we stepped into the lodges I've find out that they were completely over the expectations and actually very clean, cool, and the food was all right! We've been in the Wild Nest Camp, which i think was better than the one initially on the options (lenchada) at masai mara, buraha zenoni at nakuru, and Manjaro Eco camp at Amboseli. I would like to spend a few for this last camp, the manjaro eco camp, because it was very very far away from a budget camp, the food was very good but the thing that we didn't expected was that we saw animals and had the chance to do some walking outside the camp (and we saw elephants, giraffes and others!), with a stunning view of the kilimanjaro. Peter, the manager, knew how to deal with tourists.
The guides: Andrew was our guide for masai mara and Nakuru, very thanks to him because he always tried his best to make us watch animals from a close distance and the great migration.
Then we changed car and we met Amos, a very expert guide always ready to provide us informations about the parks and the animals. Moreover he has a very safe drive which is rare in kenya. Thank to you too!
The company: i definetly suggest Axis for your safari trip in Kenya, they will provide you the best experience.
Why 4 stars: the only reason i give four stars instead of five is because of the itinerary. In my opinion it should be mentioned that most of the chances to see the cats are at Masai Mara, so it would have been better to do the trip in the opposite way, or focus the masai mara experience on the cats since the other animals are a lot also in the other parks. Also, we went to naivasha for the boat ride, which is very good, but if we only knew that it was such good we wanted for sure to do the walk. I think that with those 2 points fixed it would have been perfect.
Anyway it's a very positive experience that we will never forget. Thanks to Axis and all the team.
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Big 5 for great value!
We had a fantastic experience with Axis Africa Safaris and would absolutely recommend them for a great-value Kenyan safari. We chose a budget option and were really impressed with how well everything was organized and executed.
Our driver/guide, Peter Ngige, was excellent. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and especially good at getting us into position quickly when animals were spotted. His ability to navigate and anticipate where the wildlife would be made a huge difference, and we were incredibly lucky to see the Big Five during our safari as well as the great migration.
Overall, Axis Africa offered an amazing safari experience at a very reasonable price. We saw an incredible amount of wildlife, felt well taken care of throughout the trip, and had a wonderful time. We would definitely use them again!
Email Mona O’Brien | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was like having a world class tracker as a driver!
Our tour guide, Ken, was amazing! He found us hidden treasures by following the ‘signs’ - he read the posture of the hyenas and was able to guide us to 2 sleeping lions - we were the only other ones there and that made it extra special! His expertise was also able to lead us to all the best sights. Overall, it was an excellent experience that is well worth the dollars spent!
best experience ever
I went on holiday with my wife and it was one of the best experiences we've ever had. Thanks to Jacob, our guide, we learned a lot and he made the experience very enjoyable and fun. I would definitely do it again.
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Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
1day trip Unforgettable Day Safari Thanks to Excellent Guide Charles K
My safari tour was absolutely fantastic, largely thanks to our guide Charles K. He delivered exceptional service throughout the whole day. Charles was extremely knowledgeable about local wildlife, patiently pointing out every animal for us and sharing interesting facts about their habits. He drove attentively, adjusted our route flexibly, and always made sure we got perfect viewing angles.
We were incredibly lucky to spot a wide variety of animals. We saw tall giraffes wandering across the grassland, hippos resting by the lake, and even lions resting in the shade. Besides these highlights, we also came across zebras, antelopes, plus dozens of beautiful bird species with bright feathers.
Thanks to Charles’s sharp eyes and rich experience, we barely missed any key wildlife. It was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend him to anyone planning a safari trip.
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Email Elena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very reliable and always available
The experience has been very satisfactory. The organisation succeeded in any step of the trip. The Soroi Private Wing camp was a combination of genuinity and warm atmosphere, a wonderful location very well led. The guide Collin Sempele has been very professional. He is very prepared for explanations, a very good driver, very generous in time. He understands customers needs. We were feeling very safe with him.
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Email Miroslaw | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fulfilling the dream of an African safari
Our 7-days safari in Kenya is coming to an end. Thanks to Axis Africa Safaris, it’s an experience we’ll cherish for a long time. It was wonderful and exceeded all our expectations!
I’d like to give a huge thank you to Lucy for her professional advice and quick responses whenever needed (and patience with such a demanding client as myself. She worked miracles to secure the accommodations we had chosen, and everything was organized to the highest standard. We visited Tsavo, Amboseli, Nakuru, Naivasha, and the Masai Mara. Each of these parks is unique and well worth a visit.
A massive thank you goes to Ben as well. I’m not sure if he’s a better driver or a better guide. We felt completely safe with him, both on the road and during the safari (he knew exactly what to do when one of us suffered a dangerous wasp sting). On top of that, he has the eyes of a hawk and a deep understanding of animal behavior. He knew exactly when to wait during the safari and when it was best not to waste time. Spotting the "Big Five" with him seemed so easy...
He also possesses a wealth of knowledge that he was happy to share.
Highly recommended.
And finally, if anyone is wondering whether a hot-air balloon ride over the Masai Mara is worth it—yes, it is an absolute must. Even my fear of heights didn't stop me from doing it.
Email Niloo Heydarian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service
Axis safari is great and very professional and very trustworthy. I want to especially thank our amazing driver John Mwangi.
He is kind, knowledgeable, friendly and very professional. If I ever come back again to Kenya I will use axis and request John Mwangi as our driver.
Email Ruth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sadaam was friendly, knowledgeable, punctual and created a great environment for my daughter and I!
Axis met all my expectations! I was scared to do this alone with a child, but Tabitha was phenomenal in helping us plan and Sadaam made us feel welcomed, safe and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. Highly recommend.