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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 $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Great experience !
This safari was amazing! I’m honestly at a loss for words when it comes to the Masai Mara — it’s definitely a must-do when visiting Kenya.
Peter Elohim, our guide, was great! We had such a good time with him, and I 100% recommend him!!
However, we would have appreciated it if the agency had been more specific and transparent about Amboseli National Park. They should have given us more information beforehand so that we could have made a more informed choice. Had we known, we would have skipped Amboseli and opted for a 4–5 day safari instead.
In our opinion, 3 days in the Masai Mara and 2 days in Nakuru would have been perfect!
Overall, it was an unforgettable experience, and we will cherish the memories of this safari for a long time.
NL
Email Deepayan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Overall good tour
Pros:
-great guide (Saddam)
-car not packed, so easy to shuffle around
-Saddam went extra mile to get jacket
Cons:
-Lake naivasha boat not included: what’s the point of including lake if need to pay extra? note: they’re transparent about this.
-mediocre lunches, limited variety, and not suitable for all diets
-not transparent about Hell’s Gate pricing. Needed to pay extra 15$ at gate
ES
Email Daniela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good safari experience overall
We had a very good safari experience overall, and we would especially like to highlight our driver, Ben. He was extremely professional, punctual and clearly very experienced. It was also clear that he genuinely enjoys his job and takes pride in what he does.
In just two days of safari, we were incredibly lucky to see the Big Five, which was one of the highlights of our trip. Ben is also a very good photographer and kindly shared the photos he took with us at the end of the safari. This was a lovely extra and something we really appreciated.
Ben was consistently punctual and always respected the schedules and timings that had been communicated to us, which made the whole experience very smooth and well organised. His driving skills were also excellent, and we always felt safe and comfortable during the game drives.
There are, however, a couple of areas that we think could be improved. The main one is the guiding and communication. The driver-guide was not particularly communicative and did not spontaneously provide much information about the animals, their behaviour or the ecosystem. When we asked questions, he was happy to answer and provided useful information, but the experience was more that of having an experienced driver who knows the park very well than having a traditional safari guide who actively explains what you are seeing throughout the game drive. For us, this was the main difference.
We would also like to mention the pressure placed on drivers regarding reviews. We had the impression that drivers are under quite a lot of pressure to obtain positive reviews from clients, and this made us feel somewhat uncomfortable. We completely understand that reviews are important to a company, but we believe this could be handled more carefully by the management of Axis Africa Safari. Drivers should not feel that they have to put pressure on clients to leave a review, particularly a positive one. We believe that allowing reviews to happen naturally would make the experience more relaxed and enjoyable for both clients and drivers.
Overall, we had a positive experience and are especially grateful to Ben for his professionalism, excellent driving skills, punctuality and for helping us have such a successful safari. Seeing the Big Five in just two days was an unforgettable experience, and Ben played an important role in making it possible.
AE
Email Melisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
We had an amazing safari experience with Axis Africa, and a part of what made the trip so special was our tour guide, Charles.
From the beginning, Charles was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. His knowledge of the wildlife, nature, and local surroundings made the safari even more fascinating. He was also patient and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience, especially when it came to spotting and getting great views of the animals.
Everything was organized, and we felt safe and well taken care of throughout the entire safari. Charles truly made us feel comfortable and turned the trip into a memorable adventure.
Thank you, Axis Africa and Charles, for a great safari experience! 🦁🐘🦒❤️
DK
Email Jens Erik Jensen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional organization and a top experience
We went on a 6 days safari to Masai Mara, lake Nakuru and Amboseli. It was a wonderful experience, though next time I would choose only to do Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru due to the very long transport to Amboseli.
The first 4 days we spent with the tour guide John Mwangi and he is an excellent guide, very friendly, serviceminded and knowledgeable. We had a great time with him and learned a lot about the wildlife.
We had a very contact with Axis before and after the booking. All questions were with in a rapid and professional way.
Email Mitali | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Robert was an amazing guide! We saw the big five in our first game drive itself (including a black rhino). He was very knowledgeable and passionate about what he did which made the experience worth it. I would recommend him! For Amboselli we had Peter and were disappointed by his lack of enthusiasm and unwillingness to spend time to show us wildlife or have any conversation.
FR
Email Viraj | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari, good organization, good stays
We had a great time on our safari with Axis Africa, and a big part of that was our guide, Khalifa. He was excellent throughout, really good at positioning the vehicle so we could get great photos, and well connected with other guides too, so we barely missed any sightings since he always seemed to know where the animals had been spotted. On top of all that, he was lively, humble, and just made the whole trip more fun.
Booking was easy too. We worked with Tabitha, who was great at suggesting tours. All the stays were great and welcoming.
One thing worth mentioning as feedback for the tour operators: the vehicle was a 7-seater arranged 2, 2, and 3 across the back. When all three back seats are taken, it gets a little uncomfortable for whoever is sitting there. Whenever an animal is spotted, only two people can really stand up and get a proper look or photo at a time, so there is not much room to move around. That means one of the three people in the back almost always has to give way in some form.
For anyone booking a group safari, it's worth asking in advance whether the vehicle will be full. Since everyone in the group pays the same price, it doesn't feel entirely fair that the third person in the back seat consistently gets a lesser experience compared to the rest.
Overall, though, a really enjoyable trip, and a lot of that comes down to having a guide as good as Khalifa.
IN
Email Sharan G | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable 7-Day Kenyan Safari with Peter Kapino & Axis Safari
Our 7-day Kenya safari with Axis Safari was wonderful! We visited Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. The camps and food were excellent. Being vegetarian, I enjoyed spinach, chapathis, vegetable curry and lentils, similar to Indian food. Peter Kapino explained the animals and birds beautifully, making every drive interesting. He even returned my forgotten phone. Highly recommended!
FR
Email Yazid | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safety first and different options available
The expedition went well and the driver Isaac was friendly and we could see the whole big five already in one half day. Despite the migration and less animals we could enjoy the hippopotamus along the river and nice rides through the park. Booking directly through Axis is nice since we could for a better price nice option with a nice staying at Endorok camp.
ES
Email Rafa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good but it depends on the driver/guide you have
Some guides like Tom were perfect {5 *) Some others like Raimon were rude and didn’t pay attentIon of us. But all of them tried to do the best for good spottings
