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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- 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 Serena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour operator that combines excellent organization with genuine care for the guest experience.
Our safari lasted four unforgettable days across Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha, and from the very first moment everything was perfectly organized. Pickup from our hotel in Nairobi was right on time, and all the pre-departure procedures were handled quickly and professionally.
Our guide, Yasin, was exceptional. We shared the experience with my partner and five other travelers, and from the very beginning Yasin’s calm, confident driving made the long journey (about six hours) feel effortless, I never felt tired, which I truly appreciated.
Upon arriving at Sankale Tented Camp, we dropped off our bags and immediately headed out for our first game drive. As it was my first safari, the experience was absolutely magical. In just a few hours we spotted zebras, giraffes, warthogs, a family of elephants, and even a cheetah eating its prey while alertly defending it from opportunistic jackals.
The second day was truly special. Early in the morning, Yasin spotted a family of lions along the road. Shortly after, I heard him listening to the radio and speaking urgently before driving us quickly to another location. I didn’t know where we were going, but I felt something incredible was about to happen, and it did. We had our first encounter with two magnificent black rhinos, peacefully feeding among the bushes.
Two other moments from that day will stay in my heart forever: a pride of lions, four lionesses and ten cubs, feeding on an adult buffalo with only our jeep nearby, and a cheetah eating its prey while being closely observed by three giraffes just a few meters away, standing motionless and fascinated, with an eagle perched nearby waiting for its chance. Throughout the safari, Yasin explained every detail about the animals, their behavior, and their habits with great professionalism and passion.
On the third day, we left Masai Mara heading toward Lake Nakuru. Instead of following the original plan of relaxing at the hotel, Yasin suggested jumping straight into another safari adventure at Lake Naivasha, an excellent decision. White rhinos, rare black rhinos, and flamingos were among the highlights.
At that point, I had almost given up hope of seeing my dream animal: the leopard, elusive and nocturnal by nature. While watching flamingos preparing to take flight at sunset, I noticed Yasin suddenly stop to listen to the radio. In that moment, I just knew. We rushed off, and after about 15 minutes we arrived at a road already lined with jeeps. There he was, His Majesty the leopard, sleeping on a tree branch in the distance. That moment was one of the most beautiful emotions of my life. We felt victorious.
As we were leaving the park, another unexpected radio call came in. Yasin turned to us and said, “Let’s go see another leopard.” And unbelievably, we did. We had won twice.
On the final day, we woke up early with our bags ready and headed back to Lake Naivasha. Once we arrived at the resort, we chose to join an optional one-hour boat trip on the lake, absolutely worth it. We saw hippos, African fish eagles, and countless aquatic birds, before admiring a stunning island from the boat, home to giraffes, ostriches, antelopes, waterbucks, and many other savanna animals living freely. It was the perfect and peaceful way to end such an intense and emotional journey.
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris delivered an experience beyond anything I could have imagined: excellent communication, outstanding service, incredible value for money, and absolute reliability. Above all, Yasin made this safari unforgettable. I would recommend this tour operator without hesitation to anyone dreaming of an authentic African safari.
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Email Kalen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized
The tour was exceptional. The initial communication with the team was very easy and straightforward. They reply promptly and provide help as needed. The tour itself was amazing. Very well organized. The guide, Raymond knew great spots to see wildlife and often got to those spots before other vehicles. He was an excellent driver and guide and made the overall experience great.
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Email Katharina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 3-Day Masai Mara Safari
We were incredibly lucky to see all of the Big Five. A very special thank you goes to our driver and tour guide Raymond, who made this trip extraordinary. He always made sure we always had the best viewing spots, positioned the vehicle perfectly and shared his knowledge about the animals.
He is without a doubt the best driver and guide you could have for a Masai Mara trip.
Email Kaya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour for safari and a worthwhile experience!
Our tour driver Koth was very determined to have us see as much as possible. We saw all of the big five plus all of the other sights we wanted to see. We were more than satisfied with the safari as all of our boxes were ticked within two days. The tribe visit was an extra bonus and rounded off our trip very well. Highly recommend above all other tour companies
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Email Laurent | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing trip
I and m'y wife did a 3 days safari with Axis and there most learned guide Raymond (Rich Idler) everything was well organised and we are happy we will recommend Axis and Raymond next time
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Email Tracol Veronique | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We did our 3 days trip with Axis or was great and with out amazing guide Raymond we managed to see Big 5 in one day we call him pilote
Email Casey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour with fantastic tour guide
The whole experience was excellent and we would 100% recommend.
Our tour guide Roger was the perfect guide throughout the whole process.
Always arrived for pick up on time and ensured you had had breakfast and made sure lunch was sorted.
He was amazing on the game drives being informative about the animals and excellent at spotting them!
Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour with an excellent guide (Roger)
We have had an excellent experience on the tour from the start at the airport with easy pick up and with each safari game drive and trip.
Our guide Roger was excellent not only during the safari game drives but clear pick up times and prompt arrival.
Roger was fantastic at spotting wildlife and finding the best spots for photos while being careful not to disturb the animals.
We would 100% recommend this tour and package and loved every part of it.
IT
Email Marco | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience in Maasai Mara
I won’t talk about the wildlife experience in Maasai Mara, which needs no introduction: the desire to see animals—encountered literally just a few steps away and in great numbers—is fully rewarded after only a few hours. Here I want to talk about the team at Axis Safari in Nairobi.
From the very first contact and booking from Italy, I immediately sense their professionalism and availability; Tabitha helped me with administrative matters and was very kind in organizing my stay in Nairobi both immediately before and after the tour. In Nairobi, Maureen was extremely kind and patient in accompanying me from the hotel to their office. Kelvin was our guide in the park, leading us with friendliness, teaching us zoological facts, and showing us practically everything that could be seen.
I have traveled enough to know that agencies with this level of professionalism are rare to find around the world. Unfortunately had a bad experience with another company, while I am confident that Axis Safari is the best one, and I highly recommend them to anyone who wants a great safari experience in the Maasai Mara.
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Email Yi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He is a cool and reliable person who give us the fantastic trip more than we expected.
Moses is a very enthusiastic tour guide. We did enjoy a lot from his game driving. He is humorous and kind. He even helped us with our taxi booking after the safari tour. I see him as a good friend.