50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Close Encounters in Africa
Tapestry staff is always on, always connected, always responding. That is the best experience a customer can have, especially while touring an unknown country and exploring wilderness. Special kudos to Matt.
They planned with every single detail in mind. Everything worked perfectly.
Kenya guide Sammy and Tanzania guide Yuda, both are trained for this business. Have acquired college education and go through continuous learning. Both knew exactly where to stop to spot the impossible.
Albert, from Nairobi, personally greeted us and also bid us good bye.
Thank you Tapestry of Africa. Looking forward to more adventures together.
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
See all the wildlife you wish to spot!
Our Kenya safari with Kush was absolutely incredible! I cannot recommend him highly enough. He possesses five outstanding qualities that made our trip unforgettable:
Exceptional Animal Spotting: Kush's ability to find animals is unparalleled. He quickly located the Samburu Special Five and the Kenya Big Five multiple times. We were incredibly fortunate to see elusive leopards (5!) and cheetahs (2!) in just four days. We saw lions four times in one day in the Masai Mara! We saw every animal you could possibly hope to see on safari – no regrets at all!
Expert Driving Skills: Kush navigated the rough, unpaved roads of the national parks with impressive speed and skill, saving us valuable time.
Dedicated and Attentive: Kush consistently went the extra mile, ensuring we had ample time to explore every corner of the reserves. He always departed from the hotel earliest and returned latest. He was constantly searching for animals and would find anything we requested. He actively used the radio and contacted other drivers to get real-time animal sightings.
Professional and Knowledgeable: Kush is a highly experienced guide who can customize your itinerary perfectly. He's intimately familiar with Kenya's major reserves and hotel locations, allowing him to create efficient safari routes that minimize travel time and maximize wildlife viewing. As a birdwatching enthusiast, I was thrilled by his ability to spot unique birds, identify them, and share their habits. Any personalized request is achievable with Kush!
Environmental Advocate: Kush is a true conservationist. He even picked up plastic bottles in the parks. Every time we stopped to photograph animals, he found the perfect angle while maintaining a safe and respectful distance.
If you want the best possible safari experience in Kenya, book with Kush!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour operator that combines excellent organization with genuine care for the guest experience.
Our safari lasted four unforgettable days across Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha, and from the very first moment everything was perfectly organized. Pickup from our hotel in Nairobi was right on time, and all the pre-departure procedures were handled quickly and professionally.
Our guide, Yasin, was exceptional. We shared the experience with my partner and five other travelers, and from the very beginning Yasin’s calm, confident driving made the long journey (about six hours) feel effortless, I never felt tired, which I truly appreciated.
Upon arriving at Sankale Tented Camp, we dropped off our bags and immediately headed out for our first game drive. As it was my first safari, the experience was absolutely magical. In just a few hours we spotted zebras, giraffes, warthogs, a family of elephants, and even a cheetah eating its prey while alertly defending it from opportunistic jackals.
The second day was truly special. Early in the morning, Yasin spotted a family of lions along the road. Shortly after, I heard him listening to the radio and speaking urgently before driving us quickly to another location. I didn’t know where we were going, but I felt something incredible was about to happen, and it did. We had our first encounter with two magnificent black rhinos, peacefully feeding among the bushes.
Two other moments from that day will stay in my heart forever: a pride of lions, four lionesses and ten cubs, feeding on an adult buffalo with only our jeep nearby, and a cheetah eating its prey while being closely observed by three giraffes just a few meters away, standing motionless and fascinated, with an eagle perched nearby waiting for its chance. Throughout the safari, Yasin explained every detail about the animals, their behavior, and their habits with great professionalism and passion.
On the third day, we left Masai Mara heading toward Lake Nakuru. Instead of following the original plan of relaxing at the hotel, Yasin suggested jumping straight into another safari adventure at Lake Naivasha, an excellent decision. White rhinos, rare black rhinos, and flamingos were among the highlights.
At that point, I had almost given up hope of seeing my dream animal: the leopard, elusive and nocturnal by nature. While watching flamingos preparing to take flight at sunset, I noticed Yasin suddenly stop to listen to the radio. In that moment, I just knew. We rushed off, and after about 15 minutes we arrived at a road already lined with jeeps. There he was, His Majesty the leopard, sleeping on a tree branch in the distance. That moment was one of the most beautiful emotions of my life. We felt victorious.
As we were leaving the park, another unexpected radio call came in. Yasin turned to us and said, “Let’s go see another leopard.” And unbelievably, we did. We had won twice.
On the final day, we woke up early with our bags ready and headed back to Lake Naivasha. Once we arrived at the resort, we chose to join an optional one-hour boat trip on the lake, absolutely worth it. We saw hippos, African fish eagles, and countless aquatic birds, before admiring a stunning island from the boat, home to giraffes, ostriches, antelopes, waterbucks, and many other savanna animals living freely. It was the perfect and peaceful way to end such an intense and emotional journey.
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris delivered an experience beyond anything I could have imagined: excellent communication, outstanding service, incredible value for money, and absolute reliability. Above all, Yasin made this safari unforgettable. I would recommend this tour operator without hesitation to anyone dreaming of an authentic African safari.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable, reliable and friendly staff.
We had a great experience on our 13-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania. It was once in a lifetime experience.
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Despite language barriers, I thank AXIS AFRICA for making our safari smooth, enjoyable and memorable
It was a truly wonderful time. Our guide, Luzuvi, helped us see many animals. He anticipated the animals’ movements and even showed us a cheetah walking right in front of us. We are very grateful for such an amazing experience!!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5/5! Spotted the Big Five in 4 days with the legend, Yasin!
If you’re planning a safari in Kenya, just book with Axis Safari Africa and pray you get Yasin as your guide. My girlfriend and I did the 4-day Maasai Mara and Nakuru trip, and it was easily the highlight of our entire time here.
The whole "game drive" thing really lived up to the name—it felt like a proper adventure. There was so much adrenaline, especially in Nakuru when we were running for a leopard. Yasin knew exactly what we were going for, but didn’t spoil the surprise at all; he just navigated us right to this tree where a leopard was just chilling 50 meters away. Then in the Mara, we did a 15-minute dash to find a lion family and ended up sitting there with 10 cubs. It was just us and one other Axis jeep, so it felt super private and special.
In just 4 days, we checked off the entire Big Five. We saw two leopards, tons of elephants and buffalo, and somehow managed to see 8 rhinos! One black rhino literally walked right in front of our car because Yasin predicted exactly where it was heading and parked us in the perfect spot before it even arrived.
What really set Yasin apart was how intense our days have been. We were always the first ones to leave our campsite in the morning and the last ones to come back in the afternoon. Yasin made us stay out enough to make sure we saw everything. He’s also just a wealth of knowledge—he was constantly pointing out birds and explaining the culture and plants. You can tell he really studies this stuff and knows all the secret spots.
Such a good vibe in the car and an unforgettable experience. It was very pleasant and funny spending 4 days with Yasin and the rest of the group.
Even after the safari, Yasin went out of his way to help us plan the rest of our Kenya trip by calling up and sharing his own contacts with us.
The logistics were also spot on. The tented camp was actually way better than I expected (private bathroom and a comfortable bed), and communication with Axis was super clear.
Seriously, couldn't recommend them enough!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was absolutely perfect. The guide, the parks, the food... Good memories.
Our guide/driver was very friendly and knew a lot about the flora, and animals.
We saw the Big Five, it was simply magical!
My best memory is still the crater, the most incredible thing I've ever seen in my life.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable safari passionate guide with great 4 wheel driving skills.
I found/discovered Patrick at the at the airport - thought the vehicle was beautiful and I was operating on a tight time schedule with business meetings. Patrick was a professional, from his original quote to his accessibility on WhatsApp and confirmations of booking. Traveling and booking in foreign countries can be difficult to establish trust. Patrick was fantastic and more over his safari knowledge and driving skills were top notch.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He was outstanding, tactful, and friendly!
Having Able as our Tour Operator was incredible. He was always on-time, he was very friendly, and caring. He made our entire crew feel safe! We were visting do a missional exhibition, and his service made our entire stay worth it! Would Definitely Recommend!!!