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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
- Located 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)
Reviews
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Email Naomi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He wanted us to have the best safari experience ever!
The safari was well planned, allowing us to see lots of animals, hang out with the friends we came with and have breaks along the way.
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Email Claire | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, respectful, fun and great at his job!
I had a great time on this safari! We got to see 4 out of 5 of the big 5 animals. We also saw some very cool action moments with lions! Our driver, Ken Ngamie, was determined to show us everything we wanted to see.
CA
Email Jade | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ken Ngamie was determined to make our dreams come true
Ken asked us regularly what animals and sights we wanted to see! He interacted with us regularly making sure we were enjoying the tour, and was very fun with his jokes.
We were provided with an Amazing lunch, and there was always water available to us.
We left on time, and Ken made sure to get us an up close picture. Would say it was definitely worth the price we paid!
Such a personal and friendly guide, worked very hard for us to see everything we wanted
Loved it so much! Literally a dream come true, our guide was amazing and worked so hard for us to be able to see everything we wanted, and also to get good pictures.
CN
Email Charles | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Axis Safari: great guide, amazing trip, minor non-satisfied point cost one star.
We joined a safari with Axis Safari for 7 days.
Our guide, Rogers, was professional and experienced. He picked up us on time at the agreed locations and time every day and helped us complete the itinerary as planned.
During the safari, Rogers explained animal habits and characteristics. Most importantly, he was an expert at finding animals. He always spotted key animals in places we could not see and helped us find the best angles for photos and observation.
Thanks to Rogers’s professional ability, we quickly found all of the Big Five in the Masai Mara and saw wonderful scenes such as lion prides playing, a leopard walking, and giraffes eating leaves around our vehicle.
In Nakuru, we saw flocks of flamingos and rhinos at sunset.
In Naivasha, on the Island, we had close encounters with giraffes and many other animals and even walked among them.
In Amboseli, we saw elephants walking beneath Mount Kilimanjaro and lion cubs walking with their mother.
It was truly a complete and wonderful trip.
However, there were a few areas that affected the experience, which is why I am giving four stars rather than five:
1. On our first day in Amboseli, the full-day safari ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We missed the only morning window that day to see Mount Kilimanjaro for that day, and the safari ended before sunset, we also missed the good views potential in sunset. I understand the reason might be the next morning will start very early and last time was arrived late. However this arrangement was not fully communicated to us, otherwise we would choose to stay 1 hours more to see the sunset or start earlier instead of 1 hours rest to have had better views. The first day of Amboseli safari only included elephants, lions, and some birds before ending early. Fortunately, the excellent second morning in Amboseli made up for the disappointment.
2. We chose a shared-group itinerary, and group members may stay at different hotels. This usually does not have a big impact, but one day the drive from a fellow traveler’s hotel back to ours took over an hour because of traffic, which seriously affected our rest time. According to Google Maps, the congestion could have been avoided by taking another road.
3. Rogers was professional and detailed when explaining things, but during safari routes or other transfers he spoke less, or talked with the trainee sitting next to him. More details and small stories would have made the experience even better.
4. The Hell’s Gate cycling experience on the second morning in Naivasha was very poor. Although the travel agency included the entrance ticket, we were charged extra for bicycle rental, bicycle entry, the walking, and guide tips. The experience was cycling 16 km on a dusty and sandy road, plus additional walking, which left us exhausted. We saw some interesting sights along the way, such as a canyon and rock walls with special echoes, but these were far from worth the physical exhaustion and repeated extra costs of tens of dollars.
Of course, these four issues only affected certain parts of the trip. Overall, this was undoubtedly an unforgettable and excellent safari. Rogers was an outstanding guide, and Axis Safari’s itinerary covered the main highlights. if the above 4 points could be improved, It would be rated more than five stars. I would recommend it to all travelers who want to see animals, but I suggest confirming the daily schedule and extra costs in advance. And adjust some detailed plan like Hell’s Gate.
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Email Rhzaoui | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s the most beautiful experience of my life
We had an amazing safari experience in Kenya! Our guide was professional, friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and the parks. He always knew the best places to spot animals and made every moment of the safari exciting and memorable.
We felt safe and well taken care of throughout the whole trip. His passion for wildlife and Kenya really made the experience even more special.
Thank you so much Charles Sharuq for making our safari unforgettable! We highly recommend him to anyone planning a safari in Masai Mara
Email Olivia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Experience from Start to Finish
As someone who isn’t usually a fan of organised tours, I was initially a little nervous about booking this safari. However, Axis Africa exceeded our expectations from start to finish and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable.
Tabitha, our initial contact, was easy to communicate with and always available on WhatsApp to answer our questions quickly. Then, when we arrived, our guide Yassin was exceptional. He worked incredibly hard to find unique wildlife sightings away from the crowds and other vehicles, which made the experience feel much more personal and special. Even though I grew up going on safaris, he managed to show me things I'd never seen before!
I had unfortunately sustained a back injury a few days before the safari, and Yassin went above and beyond to look after me, making a real effort to ensure I was comfortable throughout the trip. His care and thoughtfulness were genuinely appreciated.
In terms of the accommodation we stayed at, we particularly liked Lake Nakuru Lodge. The dinner we had there was delicious and the view of the lake was stunning. We wished we could have spent another day there relaxing by the pool!
All in all, it was a wonderful experience, and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Axis Africa. I would definitely trust them to arrange our future visits to East Africa.
DE
Email Melanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great 4 days Safari
The Safari with driver and tour guide Laso was an amazing experience. He has put a lot of effort to make the most of our Safari, drove safely and explained a lot of things. I would definitely recommend!
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Email Surya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A dream safari come true
An unforgettable Kenya safari experience with Axis Safaris!
A big thank you to Peter for helping me select the perfect package and patiently answering all my questions before the trip. Special appreciation to Kelvin, who guided us for 5 days through Masai Mara, Nakuru, and Naivasha, helping us spot all of the Big Five. Thanks also to Mohammed, who made our Amboseli visit memorable with incredible elephant sightings and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
This was truly one of my dream trips, and the team made it even more special. Highly professional, knowledgeable, and customer-focused. I highly recommend Axis Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
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Email Shayma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionnal , well organised and Committed to make the safari unforgettable experience
i had an amazing safari experience and i would definitely recommend this agency! Everything was well organized, and the whole experience was unforgettable , A very special thank you to our guide Charles who truly made the safari even more special he was extremely kind, patient, attentive. He did everything he could to help us see as many animals as possible and made sure we had the best experience throughout the safari , His knowledge of the wildlife was impressive, and we really appreciated how passionate and dedicated he was. Thanks to him , We will definitely remember this safari for a long time! ❤️
Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
