Good tour operator.but not so good driver
The was good until the last day. On the second last day our driver Roger made us aware of protests happening on the following day and gave us a choice of whether or not to go straight back to Nairobi rather than do an early morning game drive. We wanted to go back to Nairobi to avoid the protests but then he adamantly took us to the national park in order to "secure a good review" (his words). We ... Read moreall told him that we didn't feel safe to hang around to do the game drive after which he said we'll go back to Nairobi, but then he lied and still drove us to the park. We were all furious with him.
All in all, although the tour operator and safari were good, best to find out who your driver is in advance to see if it is roger.
Also a side note, Axis may say it's not needed to carry your passport with you (in case you decide to leave it at your hotel for safe keeping), but one of the hotels in Nakuru did request at least a copy of your passport upon check in.
Final side note, we gave our dietary requirements (vegetarian) but for some reason Axis did not relay to the camp in amboselli. Fortunately the camp managed to accommodate us as best as they could.
An unforgettable Kenya safari with Axis Africa Safaris!
An unforgettable Kenya safari with Axis Africa Safaris!
From the first conversation, Winnie was patient, responsive and helped us plan the trip exactly around what we wanted. Everything was seamless from start to finish.
But the real star of our trip was our guide, Mohammed. If you book with Axis, ask for him. His knowledge of wildlife and birds is exceptional, but his real superpower is his ... Read more instinct, he somehow knew where to go, when to wait and how to position us. Thanks to him, we saw incredible wildlife and witnessed the Great Migration, something we will never forget.
Mohammed was patient, smart, respectful, gave us our space and quietly made sure every stay and activity was perfectly arranged. He is not just a driver or guide; he is the kind of person who can completely change your safari experience.
Axis Africa was professional, reliable and excellent value. Winnie made the planning easy, and Mohammed made the safari unforgettable. 10/10 — highly recommended!
Top-notch safari
We had an excellent safari, perfectly organized from start to finish. Our driver and our French-speaking guide, Joseph, were very professional, always available, and able to answer all our questions. They suggested a few optional excursions, such as a night safari or a visit to a Maasai village, without ever being pushy, which we greatly appreciated. We chose one, and the experience was truly wond ... Read moreerful. The hotels selected were also of very high quality and perfectly suited to our needs. A top-notch organization that we highly recommend!
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Great experience
We chose Axis Safari for a 4-day, 3-night safari, and we couldn’t have made a better choice! There were three of us, and we visited the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha (including the wonderful boat tour and the unforgettable walking safari on Crescent Island), and on the last day, Lake Nakuru National Park.
The Masai Mara is simply breathtaking—an absolute must-see that offers unforgettable emoti ... Read moreons and incredible landscapes. We were also amazed by Lake Naivasha: the boat ride among hippos and countless birds, followed by the walking safari on the island surrounded by wildlife, was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Throughout the safari, we were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, rhinos, crocodiles, wildebeests, gazelles, and many other beautiful species. Every game drive was exciting and full of surprises.
During the tour, we stayed at Enkorok Mara Camp and Hillcourt Resort. Both accommodations were fantastic: comfortable rooms, great food, everything you need for a relaxing stay after long safari days, and incredibly kind and welcoming staff.
A very special thank you goes to our guide, Kalifa, who made this experience even more memorable. He was professional, extremely knowledgeable, always available, and attentive to every detail. Thanks to his experience and dedication, we were able to spot so many amazing animals and enjoy the safari to the fullest.
We highly recommend Axis Safari to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable experience in Kenya. It has truly been one of the best trips of our lives!
Clear and efficient
This is our very first Safari adventure. We compared several safari operators, and Axis stood out because of its excellent communication from the very beginning.
Tabitha provided clear, detailed information throughout the planning process and was always responsive to our questions and requests.
Our guide and driver, Andrew, made the experience both enjoyable and memorable. With over 20 years o ... Read moref safari experience, he was incredibly knowledgeable and did his best to help us spot the wildlife we hoped to see.
Although we didn't get to witness the river crossing this time, we had an amazing safari experience and we will come back for a different trip!
To see all of the Safari Animals go with Axis Africa Safari
This tour was an excellent way to experience Africa's wildlife while staying within my budget and limited time. The highlight was the Maasai Mara, where we saw the true wildlife, including the unforgettable zebra river crossing. The boat safari on Lake Naivasha and the game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park complemented the experience.
The accommodation throughout the trip was clean, comfortab ... Read morele, and served good food. What made the experience even more enjoyable was the excellent group of fellow travelers. The organizers did a fantastic job of bringing together people who got along well, creating a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the tour. The vehicle was comfortable and the driver/guide was very knowledgeable who explained every animal we saw in detail. He was professional and highly dependable throughout the tour. We greatly admired his work ethic.
I highly recommend this tour to families and anyone looking for a well-organized, budget-friendly African safari without compromising on the quality of the experience.
Lucy did a good job in coordinating the trip
Our trip to Kenya was excellent
We had a very good driver Husain very friendly and polite
He explained everything in detail
He had good communication skills and excellent knowledge about the safari
It was memorable trip to us
Husain took us everywhere inside the park to see the animals
He was very good
We were very lucky to get him as our driver
I strongly recommend him
Amazing high quality safari
This safari was amazing, the accommodation was very luxury for the price with your own toilet and shower with hot water and a nice 4 poster bed. Everything was organized well and the safari itself was great with Hassan as a knowledgeable guide! Amazing value for price, definitely recommend.
Amazing safari experience with excellent guide!
Our 3 day safari was arranged by Rita, who was responsive and always wanting to help.
Our safari guide was Khalifa who was exceptional. We saw so many animals, he was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all of our questions (which there were a lot of!). He shared his expertise on the animals but also Kenyan culture and the Masai people so we really learnt so much.
We saw 3 of the big 5 ... Read moreliterally on our first day. Khalifa was great at getting close enough to the animals so we could get a good picture whilst respecting their space so they didn’t feel threatened or trapped.
Our group was also fortunately very great and we all got along and met people from other parts for the world.
Easy contact, clear details, everything perfect.
It was the most beautiful experience in my life. We were family group of 5 from Poland. Our guide was Jumbe. He was very nice, answered all questions and always tries to do best when it comes to spot wildlife. We spend 4 days on safari (Masai Mara and Nakuru). Everything was perfect organised. I would definitely come back!