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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $280 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Berker | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
It created amazing memories in our mind. The organization was well coordinated.
Our tour guide-driver-member of our group whose name is Kikitu was very energic from the first moment until the end.
Thank you all…
FI
Email Lucy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
exceptional
We had very enjoyful days,kikutu our guide was very informative and a very funny person ,he made the trip more lively and he was very patient ,alert and self discipline, he made sure we saw all the animals at a close range
FR
Email Mûre Maestrati | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4-days safari in Maasai Mara and Nakuru
We loved our experience. Our guide (Robert) did everything possible to ensure that we saw as many animals as possible, which was the case. He also answered all of our questions regarding flora ans fauna, and was very patient and kind with us, making sure we were always happy. Would totally recommend! Thanks again Robert!
Email Geoff and Ann | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour with loads to see. Soloman our tour guide was amazing.
Everything was outstanding, we enjoyed every moment. Soloman our tour guide was amazing with lots of information about all the animals. He also went out his way to try to find animals we were keen on. All the staff at the camp were very friendly and helpful. Overall a brilliant experience.
CZ
Email Lukas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with Axis was exactly as we have expected! We got we we wanted and it was just perfect
Communication was made quickly and clearly via Whatsapp. The were no hidden fees or payment. Everything was as we were promised to be.
We were picked up by a taxi to and taken to the meeting point. We paid cash to the driver. We were a group of 3 persons. There were other 3 persons with us, but as the van is for 8 persons, the capacity was good and everyone had an empty seat next to.
Our guide was Albert. Drove carefully and safely. Told as about animals, we have seen all animals we wanted (even leopard which is rare to see).
We had a small issue with a van but in a few minutes we were moved to a differerent van so no trouble at all.
The accomodation was clean. Food was simple but good.
We got we we have paid for, there were no suprises and we were very satisfied with our trip. I can highly recommend Axis.
PT
Email Luciano | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fair value
We did a "5 Days Masai Mara Lenchada Camp-Lake Naivasha Sopa lodge-Amboseli Kibo Luxury camp" tour. As other reviews mentioned, Lenchada Camp (on Masai Mara) was (to be generous) basic. Sopa Lodge on Naivasha was great and Kibo camp was a clear (for the better) contrast to Lenchada. Lodging wise, it was good to see different realities / offers, on what could be completely different budgets.
Overall was an excellent experience, for a (very) fair price. Can also say that our driver (John) drove us very safely, managed to find all the animals and managed to satisfy our special (unscheduled) requests. Unlike some other comments, our van was clearly 4x4, and can't find fault on the offroad driving.
Communication was good, never had to wait too much for an answer from Lennox. Pesapal (for payment of the deposit) looks like a cheap copy of paypal but seems legit.
They do mix & match people on the tours, so we had a van with 7 people on the Masai Mara part (I believe from different companies), but was only our group on the remainder of the trip.
We also did a tour on Nairobi, with Daniel. He even offered a few extra stops, but due to jet lag we opted to go straight to the hotel.
Email Kandice | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was ok, but overpriced and kind of sketchy
The van was comfortable enough but very old and without AC, so be prepared for that. Our driver was nice, the places we stopped for food were not clean. (Bring toiler paper and hand sanitizer with you) All the restaurants are buffet style and left in serving wear that was sitting out for much longer then I feel is safe.
We were meant to go into the Masai Mara for 2 days, but the driver talked us into only going for one "extra long" day, which was only an hour longer then the day was originally meant to be. He also told us we could go into the Serengeti and instead took us to the border and told us that was it. In the end we paid for two days when we only had about 12 hours, allowing them to pocket the extra cash that would have been spent on the next days entry fee.
The place we camped was ok, not like it was pictured but it was acceptable and the people who worked there were nice. There was an overwhelming pressure from Axis to pay up front and in cash. One day included a picnic lunch, which was precooked chicken that wasn't kept in a cooler, but in cardboard box and ended up giving me food poisoning. I would recommend brining your own snacks.
After the trip we were informed that they are being looked into for questionable practices.
I wouldn't book with them again, especially since there are rumors surrounding the legitimacy of their practices.
Reply from Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
Posted on Mar 26, 2019Hi Kandice
We are very disappointed for this negative feedback that you have chosen to share , there is no way that one can go to Serengeti national park in Tanzania the same day he is doing Masai Mara, the program indicated very well that during the full day you will be inside Masai Mara park and visit the Masai Mara river which is close to the border separating Masai Mara and Serengeti, no where we mentioned that you will cross to enter Serengeti on this day, this is a language misunderstanding that you did not understand even after explaining to you physically.
About the food, we highly apologize, we have since made the camp partner aware of this case and they have promised to change there packaging of picnic lunch.
About overcharging, that's also not so, you were doing a safari that is longer compared to the rest in your group and that would only mean a slightly higher price for you.
We would like to clarify that we are not illegitimate company as you have mentioned, we have an office which you came to and are licensed by the government, this was a case of misunderstanding on the wording of the itinerary, which if you engaged us we have amicably resolved.
We however believe that the customer /client has to be always right and therefore highly apologize for everything that went negative.
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Email Shilpy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide and driver Joshua was very experienced. We saw all big five:)
The tour was better than I expected. Lennox assisted very well during bookings. Joshua (guide) was quite experienced. Hats off to his driving skills. The only thing that you guys can work on is to have better belts in the safari van. Perfect for women solo travellers:)
US
Email Natasha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
We had a great experience, from sorting things out with Lennox - regarding costs, transportation, schedule, services included – to the actual tour. I joined the three-day safari, and everything was great: pick up and drop out on time, food, and the accommodation at Lechanda camp was really clean and comfortable. Our drive, Joshua, was really knowledgeable and patiently answered all of our questions. We managed to see the big five and much more in just one day! I totally recommend!
TR
Email Esat | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with Richard
We went to 3 days safari in Masai Mara, 1 day Lake Nakuru and 1 day Lake Naivasha with perfect price. Thanks to Lennox for that. It is realy cheapest one. There is one thing which is We were not happy that count of the people in the safari car. 8 people were too much.
The most important thing is driver for safari. And we had best driver because Richard did his best. His eyes like an eagle. He found almost all animals you can see except Leopard in Safari. He is so kind and helpful as well. He try to help about all your problem during the trip.