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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 Yamamoto | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Generally satisfied.
・I participated in a 3-day, 2-night tour; although the game drive on the first day was only 2–3 hours long, it still required an entrance fee, so I opted to join only the game drive on the second day to save money. Even so, I was able to enjoy a full day of safari activities and was very satisfied with the experience. The guide also provided plenty of commentary about the animals.
There was no set end time for the game drive, and we had no subsequent plans, so we were free to return to our accommodation whenever we liked; however, the guide seemed eager to wrap things up by late afternoon—hurrying us along for some reason whenever we stopped to take photos—which I found a bit unpleasant.
・When I went to the river to see hippos, I was guided by an armed guard, but I felt uncomfortable because I was essentially forced to give a tip. However, since there were so many other people around, I don't think this practice is limited to just this tour company.
・The price included transportation, but for the return trip, I wasn't taken back to my hotel; instead, I was told to take a taxi from the office—for some reason, they wouldn't drive me. Since it was only 1.5 km away, I walked. However, other people whose hotels were on the way back *were* given a ride.
・This is slightly off-topic regarding the tour company itself, but I stayed at a partner budget-friendly accommodation. Another person on the same tour forgot their wallet there; they were contacted about it, but 1,000 KSH had been stolen from it.
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Email Michael | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John Mwangi is efficient and punctual. He gets us into good spots to take photos
From booking to the end of the tour, the experience with Axis Africa has been great. They are responsive to our enquires and helpful in making arrangements.
Email Lizzie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very dependable, good guide, saw all big 5
Axis Africa was very communicative and quick to get back to me. I got the second-cheapest accommodation and I loved it. Our guide, Mimi Kelvin, was really good at getting us to the animals efficiently and stopping for as long as we wanted. He shared some cool facts as well. Overall a very solid experience.
Highly recommend Axis and Jimmy in particular.
Really good trip. Good value and got to see so many animals including loads of lions, giraffes, wildebeest, cheetah, zebra, various antelopes and even a leopard which is super rare. Our guide, Jimmy, was absolutely fantastic. Amazing at finding animals, super knowledgeable and friendly, extremely hospitable, kind and maximises value for guests, going the extra mile. Highly recommend Axis and Jimmy in particular.
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Email Minu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Guide — Peter Kapino
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Amazing Guide — Peter Kapino
Peter Kapino from African Safari was our guide and driver for our entire one-week Masai Mara trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to accompany us on this incredible journey.
Peter is exceptionally knowledgeable. His knowledge of the wildlife is truly impressive—he knows the names, habits, and behaviors of so many birds and animals. He also has wonderful knowledge about trees, plants, nature, and the ecosystem. Every safari drive became an opportunity to learn something new.
What made our experience even more special was that Peter didn’t just show us the Masai Mara; he helped us truly understand and experience it. He shared fascinating information about the nearby national parks and forests, village life, local culture, and the beautiful surroundings. Because of him, we were able to appreciate Masai Mara in a much deeper way.
Beyond his knowledge, Peter is a very calm, kind, patient, and helpful person. He was always attentive to our needs and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. We genuinely enjoyed his company throughout the entire week.
Thank you, Peter, for making our Masai Mara experience so memorable. Your knowledge, kindness, and wonderful nature made our safari even more special. We will always remember this trip and the memories we created with you.
Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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.
See you
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Email Juan Carlos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good organization
The guide (Jackson) was exceptional; he was always looking out for us and helped us see the Big Five and many other animals. The hotels were just okay, and the food was also very mediocre.
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Email Raquel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good organization
Jackson, our guide, was incredible, always attentive to everything. We had a health issue, and he was always by our side. He went out of his way to accommodate the entire group and our specific needs throughout the safari. We were able to see the Big Five up close thanks to his expertise. The hotels could be improved, and the food was quite average.
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Email Ray Chan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fast response
Kevin Mimi is very good guide and help us to look for many animals! Many surprises and amazing scenes especially lion hunting! Very reliable and patience for us.
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Email Ali | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Book a Safari with Mohamed as your driver
I found Axis through this very page, and I want to share my experience to help others know what to expect. After receiving several quotes, I chose Axis because they were extremely helpful in answering all my questions for our first safari and very flexible in adapting to our needs. I also really appreciated how upfront they were regarding pricing and options.
Once in Kenya, we were lucky to have Mohamed as our driver. His enthusiasm was contagious, and he shared so many interesting facts about the savannah and its wildlife. Thanks to his dedication, we managed to see the Big Five across Masai Mara and Amboseli!
The only downside occurred on our first day: our booked lodge was unavailable, and we were initially placed in an alternative option that fell short of our expectations. After some back-and-forth, we were moved to our original lodge and received a partial refund for the inconvenience. While I believe the company should have upgraded us instead of downgrading in that situation (putting customer experience over cost), the overall trip was still wonderful. I would still recommend Axis, especially if you get Mohamed as your guide!
