AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
I had an incredible experience with this travel agency during my trip to Zimbabwe. From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly service made my vacation unforgettable.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome đ we will come back again.
This is my real experience : Blood Moon Rescue | A Life-and-Death Moment in Masai Mara, Kenya đ
đ Prologue: The Signal Breaks Through ¡ A Leopard in the Valley
The sun sank slowly, casting a golden glow over the wilderness.
An urgent radio signal pierced the twilight: "Leopard spotted in Valley No. 2! Multiple vehicles stuck in the swampâeven the rescue truck is trapped! Requesting backup!"
Jamesâa 27-year-old local guide with hawk-like eyes and an innate knowledge of the terrainâwaved urgently: "Let's move, now!"
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đ Chapter 1: Trapped in Despair ¡ Human vs. Beast
Wheels crunched over dry grass as we entered the valley to a startling scene:
Four safari vehicles were sunk deep in the mud, along with the only rescue truck.
Above, on a massive tree branch, a leopard đ crouched, eyes sharp as blades, its low growl cutting through the air.
Tourists held their breath inside the vehicles; guides stood frozen.
The wind grew coldâsunset was counting down.
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đĄ Chapter 2: A Guiding Plan ¡ Strategy in the Mud
James jumped out, his gaze firm, commands clear in precise English:
"Attach the tow ropes in three segments! Pull at a 45-degree angleâavoid sinking further!"
He waded into the mud, testing the swampâs consistency by hand, rallying the team: "Today we save themâtomorrow, they may save us. Letâs go!"
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⥠Chapter 3: A Rope Snaps ¡ Hope Relit
Engines roared, tow ropes taut as drawn bowsâ
ThenâSnap!
The steel cable shattered, mud flying everywhere.
Before panic could set in, James was already shouting the next plan: "Double the vehicles! Slow and steady pull! Everyone stay focused!"
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đ¸ Chapter 4: Blood-Red Romance ¡ A Moment Frozen in Time
At the peak of tension, someone raised a camera.
Clickâ
The lens captured it all: the blazing sunset, the leopardâs piercing silhouette, and the rescuers outlined against the blood-red moon.
Amid the crisis, beauty and danger intertwined into a poetic paradox of the wild.
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đ Chapter 5: Victory Under the Blood Moon ¡ Cheers in the Night
As the last vehicle was dragged from the mud,
The eastern horizon unveiled a rising blood moon, its crimson light bathing the African savanna.
Cheers, applause, and embraces erupted! James leaned against the truck, covered in mud but glowing with pride.
"Operation Blood Moonâaccomplished!"
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đŹ Epilogue: The Law of the Wild
On the drive back, James said softly:
"Out here, rescue isnât a choiceâitâs a covenant of survival."
Under the night sky, the blood moon stood witness:
Humanity and wilderness, despair and hopeâfinally reconciled in one internal moment.
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US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A solid 7 day safari!
My wife and I did a 7 day private budget safari with Axis and had a wonderful time. The company was amenable to our customization requests and we felt their organization of our trip helped for a smooth operation. Thank you to Philip for the timely itinerary updates to help us decide on our tour quickly. When we first visited the office, we also felt confident in the supervision by Cynthia to ensure our trip would go smoothly. The roster of preferred accommodations were great, especially the camps. The food quality and personal touch made them great and we actually preferred them to the hotels.
Our guide, Yasin, was knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. He seemed well-known and liked among the other tour guides from different companies, which allowed him to receive information on animal sightings so we could efficiently see the wildlife. His phone takes great pictures too and he shared them with us to supplement our own and provided informational commentary with the videos he took. His vehicle was comfortable, well-maintained, had universal charging outlets, and had a fridge in the back to keep drinks cold.
I would consider myself an overthinker so choosing Axis was not an easy decision, but Iâm glad I did and would recommend them to my friends and colleagues who are now interested because of the great pictures we took. We believe the private safari is definitely worth it because of the space in the vehicle and the ability to make decisions based on our individual desires. Definitely research your options, communicate what you like, and ask questions about how to customize a trip beforehand.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best guiding company for Kilimanjaro!
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ THE BEST TEAM ON KILIMANJARO â BOOK WITH ALMIGHTY KILIMANJARO!
Climbing Kilimanjaro has been a lifelong dream of mine, and the only reason I made it to the summit was because of the phenomenal Almighty Kilimanjaro team. From start to finish, their care, patience, and support were beyond anything I could have imagined.
Letâs talk about the food first â because WOW. You donât expect much at altitude, but Mathew the cook is truly a magician. Every meal was nourishing, delicious, and kept us fueled for the climb. Honestly, the food exceeded all expectations and became one of the highlights of the trip.
Now, the guides⌠Inocent Arico (Chief Guide) and Baraka (Guide) are absolute legends. Calm, knowledgeable, patient, and endlessly encouraging. If you are climbing Kili, trust me â you want these two leading you. They know the mountain inside out and made us feel safe and supported every single step of the way.
A very special mention must go to Baraka the waiter porter. What a star! Always smiling, attentive, and lifting everyoneâs energy when things got tough. His warmth and positivity made the long days so much brighter, and his service was absolutely exceptional.
And then thereâs Ali, our summit porter. I donât have enough words to thank him. When altitude sickness hit me hard on summit night, it was Aliâs kindness, encouragement, and steady support that got me to the top. He and Innocent stayed by my side, reassured me when I felt like giving up, and gave me the confidence to keep moving. Without him, and the help of Innocent - I would not have reached Uhuru Peak. Ali is destined to be an incredible guide one day â he already has the heart and leadership for it.
To the rest of the incredible team â Rama, Novatus, Vicent, Peter, Raiton, Baltazar â your hard work behind the scenes, your smiles, and your encouragement made this expedition unforgettable. Every single one of you played a role in helping us succeed, and I will never forget the part you played in this journey.
If you are considering climbing Kilimanjaro, stop searching. Book with Almighty Kilimanjaro. They are professional, caring, unbelievably well-organized, and they feel like family by the end. I will forever be grateful to this dream team for making my summit possible.
đâ¤ď¸ ASANTE SANA ALMIGHTY KILIMANJARO TEAM â you gave me memories for a lifetime.
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful journey
James did a great job. Thanks. We will come back again and have a good day.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely Disappointing Experience â Do Not Recommend
We had an awful experience with Explorers Wild Adventures and cannot recommend this company.
The safari vehicle they provided was completely unfit for purpose, which caused us to miss an entire game drive â one of the main reasons we booked this trip. When we raised the issue, the company admitted fault and promised to refund the park fees for the day we lost. Months later, despite repeated follow-ups, we have still not received our refund and they are now ignoring our messages.
A safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the lack of professionalism, poor communication, and failure to deliver what was promised ruined what should have been a highlight of our trip to Kenya. There are many reputable operators in Kenya â avoid this one if you want reliability, honesty, and a properly run safari.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari with Wildness Insightsâgreat planning by John and amazing guide Shedrack
We booked our safari with John from Wildness Insights Safaris, and the entire planning and organization process with him was smooth and easy. He was always available for any question and responded clearly and professionally. We felt we could truly rely on him, and even when challenges arose along the way, he always did his best to assist.
When we arrived, we met our guide, Shedrack. The experience with him was outstanding. He is a very kind and welcoming person, with extensive knowledge, deep passion for his profession, and genuine love for his country. He was eager to share his knowledge with us, making our journey even more meaningful. We always felt in good hands with himâhe was attentive to our needs, gave immediate responses, and made great efforts to ensure we had the best possible safari experience.
We warmly recommend Wildness Insights Safaris
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Memories Safaris lives very much up to its brilliant reputation, even better
Before this private tour, we compared 3 5-star local operators, like the itinerary, vehicle, accommodation options, as well as exact price that they offered, and how responsive they were to our message and requirements. Without doubt, Amazing Memories Safaris is unbeatable in every aspect. During the communication with Nevill, the tour advisor and product manager, we directly felt that he was patient, specialized, genuine and trustworthy. Most importantly, he assigned a literally flawless tour guide for us, Philip, who was energetic, accommodating, responsible with high-standard work ethics. As a result, we have made memories full of countless wonders, like leopord climbing down a tree, cheetah predation, lion group hunting buffalo etc. Thanks to their professionalism and arrangement, we have savored the primitive charm of East Africa immersively and enjoyed every minu te of Safari. Again, thanks for making this trip amazing and memorable.
CR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and friendly
Punctual an friendly pickup. Save ride with a lot of new things learned. George was a fantastic drive and guide
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, on time, great driver
Very enjoyable comfortable drive to Hazyview. Free Wifi