ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
We did a 4-day private lodge safari with Safari Soles Tours and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Simon, was fantastic! Super friendly, always on time, and a great driver. He really knows the parks and the animals: thanks to him, we were lucky to see the Big Five and so much more (caught a Cheetahs hunting, best view thanks to his "reading" of the situation)
We visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park – all stunning and full of wildlife. Everything was very well organized. We were picked up at Arusha airport and dropped off at Kilimanjaro airport, which made things very easy.
The car was in great condition, and the included lodges were really good: clean, comfortable, and with beautiful views. The food was delicious and homemade, and best of all, drinks were included!
We didn’t get a single flat tire the whole trip… until the very last day, when we got three! Luckily, Simon handled it like a pro and I even helped change the tires! Despite that little adventure, we made it to the airport on time and with a big smile.
We totally recommend Safari Soles Tours – and if you can request Simon as your guide, you’re guaranteed a great time!
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable tour!
Maereg is an extraordinary guide. Very prepared and attentive to our every need and desire. He led us on a tour full of emotions that we will never forget.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Effortlessly great
My first time using a company to arrange a travel itinerary and I can honestly say it was brilliant. Simone was always communicative and super helpful and just really understood what we wanted. The follow ups before were also very helpful as was the itinerary we had via a link so we knew exactly what we were doing and where we were going and when, plus what was included with the booking.
Other members of the team were also available to us so we always felt there was help at hand.
Everywhere we went was fantastic. Really great choices of lodges and activities. Also they're eco conscious which is a massive plus for me personally.
Would highly recommend Viatu.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ernest was amazing!
We had a 6 day safari including Tarangerie/Serengeti and Ngorogoro.
Each day Ernest taught us something different about the ecosystems and the animals within-even some Swahili lessons. The best guide. The route was planned well and we were lucky enough to see the big 5, small 5 and the ugly 5 thanks to Ernest’s eagle eyes.
Our guide, Ernest has a natural charm to make all guests feel comfortable and relaxed. Whilst being a highly knowledgeable guide. We were very lucky and cannot recommend Ernest enough-we will be returning with friends thanks to Ernest.
Suricata boma lodge and Serengeti safari haven were incredible sites. Made to feel very welcome and safe-even with the nighttime visit of buffalo’s! The food was good and the facilities plentiful. We would definitely recommend staying here
Food on the safari was basic, rice and chicken/fish each day followed by a piece of fruit. Simple food, could be improved for mid/luxury budgets. Having dinner in the bush was a wonderful experience.
Unfortunately the Maasai tribe experience was quite intimidating when going alone/as a couple, we would recommend groups only. With hindsight we wouldn’t have done this part of our chosen package. We did not feel welcome/overly comfortable. This is the only ‘matata’ of our trip.
In summary a wonderful safari, we feel very lucky to have had Ernest as our guide
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All was ok, I highly recommend it
All was excellent, good accomodation, tasty food, very good contact, the organizer was punctual, responsible and sensitive to our needs..
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and fully conformed to the published services with good quality
Our experience is really amazing especially that this is our first safari tour in our life. I was really impressed even in the national parks, we could have such excellent accommodations and foods. Our guide Filex is very professional and helpful. A lot of knowledge about Africa, Tanzania, Maasai tribe, animals and plants has been learned through him and through the tour. Also, it was good to have friendly group members coming from different countries to have fun together. Since there were a number of jeeps from Suricata touring together, the guides could well communicate with each other helping us to be able to see and take a lot of beautiful and special photos of many different animals including four of the Big Five!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rodger is really kind, energetic and caring!!
This is our first Safari and my friend recommended Jockey to me. It was a very impressive experience to us. Our guide, Rodger, made the experience truly exceptional. His knowledge of the local wildlife, culture, and history was remarkable. Every time we went out to spot animals, Rodger ensured we had the best viewing spots and patiently answered all of our questions. Also, he took care of us very well. We appreciate that we could have him as our guide！
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
knowledgeable, responsible, and passionate
Our guide Rodger was incredibly knowledgeable, responsible, and passionate. He shared fascinating insights about animal behavior, ecosystems, and conservation throughout our journey. His expertise made every drive engaging and educational. Beyond his professionalism, he was exceptionally patient and attentive to our group’s needs, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience. His enthusiasm for wildlife was contagious! I highly recommend him to anyone seeking an authentic, informative, and unforgettable safari adventure. Thank you for an exceptional trip!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
Our family of three contacted Axis Africa (among others) for guidance and help in planning an 8 day safari in Kenya. Cynthia was very responsive, patient, helpful and detailed in her emails with itineraries, addressing questions, making changes, etc all without any pressure which was nice.
Once we decided on a plan, we had a full itinerary, step by step, from arrival until departure including all logistics and everything worked out as planned. Cynthia kept touching base with us during our trip and we got to meet her and the team on our last day.
Our experiences during the safari were nothing short of incredible, as we got to see a variety of animals up close and observe how different species interacted with each other. Our driver Marcus was very knowledgeable about African wildlife, and was able to identify all the animals we encountered. He was constantly looking for animals to show us and was kind enough to move the vehicle so we could take better photos.
Our tour exceeded expectations, and we are grateful to Axis Africa for all the work they did to make our trip special.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication and responsiveness
I don’t have enough wonderful things to say about Mo Afrika and Rishen. Everytime I had a question, regardless of the day of the week or time of the day, I got an almost immediate response. The lodges we stayed at were incredible. Safari, food, drinks, hospitality. All 10/10 recommend.
