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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
- Office 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
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
LK
Email Jayanie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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, comfortable, 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.
IT
Email Kloy & Andrea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 of 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!
IT
Email Giorgia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 emotions 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!
BE
Email Marilyn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 wonderful. 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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IN
Email Ameya & Farheen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 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!
Email Shilen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 all 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.
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Email Arunima | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable budget safari!
Incredible tour from start to finish! Peter from the Axis team took so much time and effort to patiently explain various options and packages while we were planning. When we went to the office in Nairobi, the entire team was lovely and incredibly helpful. A huge highlight was celebrating my birthday during the trip—Peter and the team made sure the camp arranged a surprise celebration and a cake. It was completely unexpected and extremely sweet of them!
Our guide, Caxstone, was great. He is an expert driver who easily manoeuvred through some very tough and challenging roads, and he had an answer for every single question we threw at him. He made some brilliant executive decisions, like driving us straight to the Masai Mara for a game drive on Day 1 instead of waiting for the typical evening drive after check-in. Because of which we maximized our first day, got extra hours in the park, and incredibly saw all of the Big Five on our very first day! He consistently made great decisions and put a lot of effort into making sure we had incredible wildlife sightings throughout the whole trip.
They included some decent options for accommodation and lunch stops. Some of our camps were beautifully located with better amenities than competing tours. We never felt like we missed out on anything, despite being on a budget. Highly recommend!
PH
Email Ruth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Axis is okay but driver/guide Rodgers is not
Axis is okay, but make sure Rodgers is not your driver
I was assisted properly during inquiry up to booking, including organizing a pick up of my bag to the airport.thanks to Rita. BUT the game drive and the tour ended up a disaster.
Driver/Guide Rodgers seems to be always in a hurry and not giving options. While it is in itinerary that you should inform,the guide should also ask or atleast brief before the day starts. We were asked about the boat ride, but not the Crescend island. So we ended up doing twice boat and Crescent island. Convenient for the guide as the day finished early.
2nd, in Hells gate, he just dropped us in the gate, pointed the guide and the bike. Even he knew I do not know how to bike and dressed improperly,he said that there's bike for 2. Again, laziness. He should have atleast laid the options. Because cars can go inside the park.
3rd, on the last day, the safari will be cut because there is a protest. We should leave early. But the President of Kenya spoke at night and went in between the 2 parties of protester. The next morning no update from Rodgers. So I told him the President spoke last night. He got wild! Pull the car in Amboseli and did the safari.HE ASSUMED because I told him that, I want to still do the safari. Left the other 2 guest confused too. Created a scenario in Amboseli park. Refused to talk the whole drive. Didnt give me also the packed lunch.
Guides job is to atleast update with developing cases/story, right? And in case the situation got back to normal overnight, it is just fair for paying guest to maximize the day because after all, WE PAID FOR IT!
Axis Safari's value of money is fine. But make sure Rodgers is not the driver
CN
Email shitao | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
he is funny and good our guide Peter kapino
this trip is wonderful our guide Peter capino is funny and good