CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great spirit, excellent English, and amazing sightseeing
We had a great experience with Lion King Adventures. Everything was well organized, the car was comfortable, and we really enjoyed the company of our guide. He spoke great English, was always willing to adapt to our needs, and also knew when to give us some space and silence to simply enjoy the scenery. Overall, a very enjoyable safari and great service!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Kenya Safari Experience
We had an amazing and unforgettable trip to Kenya, and we are very grateful to the whole team for making it such a special experience.
From the beginning of the trip, the communication and arrangements were smooth and well organized. Our safari experiences in Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli were all very different and memorable. We were lucky enough to see so many incredible animals up close, including lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and many others. Seeing the wildebeest migration was definitely one of the highlights of the entire trip.
A special thank you to Peter and the local team for being responsive and helpful throughout the journey. Whenever we had questions or needed to adjust something, they were willing to communicate and find a solution. We especially appreciated their help with the arrangements toward the end of our trip, which made things much more comfortable before our late-night flight.
Our driver-guide was also very professional and knowledgeable. He was familiar with the animals and the parks, patiently helped us look for wildlife, and always tried to give us the best possible safari experience.
This was our first trip to Kenya, and it gave us so many unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone involved for taking such good care of us throughout the journey. We would definitely consider traveling with your team again if we return to East Africa in the future!
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical
Nothing compares to having a local committed guide. Beyond the convenience you can't experience how magical the moment of seeing a lion or experience the sunset at the right moment on the masai mara is and this company delivers all of that with style and professionalism.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari tour with jacob
I went on a safari tour with Jacob. He is a professional tour guide who showed us all the animals in the area (the Big 5 and the Ugly 5). He is a kind person who made sure we saw and learned about everything he could show us.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jacob is an amazing, reliable guide—spotted all the Big Five in two days! Highly recommended!
We had an incredible experience with Jacob! He is an outstanding guide—extremely professional, reliable, patient, and attentive. Thanks to his amazing spotting skills, we managed to see the entire Big Five in just two days. Beyond his expertise, he is genuinely kind and great company. Highly recommended!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
Jacob is friendly and experienced good to joke with and he listens to your requests and tries to find the animals the optimal way
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jacob is a true professional, took us to see the Big Five in just two days with 4 on the first day.
Jacob is a true professional, took us to see the Big Five in just two days with 4 of them being on the first day. Excellent driver, took us to see the animals without stressing them or annoying the wildlife. He spots animals with ease from hundreds of meters away and overall is a great great guide
Safe, reliable, helpful
We arrived in Moshi and got talking to a guy on the street who recommended us Bora Trekking. He came and met us within minutes and explained what he could offer. We went to his office and had a chat. Agreed on prices for trekking Kilimanjaro, toilet, gear and all that’s needed. We went two days later. He came to check our gear and dropped off a bag for the porters to carry our stuff in, then 1 hour later he got his team of 10 merry men to take us up to the start - it was a great experience.
Not Bora trekkings fault, but do check out the gear you hire before climbing. My zipper on sleeping bag was broke, would have been a disaster if it couldn’t have been fixed with needle and thread. So just check the stuff before you set off.
We also went to see the waterfall with him. He took us personally and it was a great day out.
And he collected us from our hotel yet again and arranged to go see the hot springs.
We can highly recommend Bora Trekking. He works with the locals and will help you out with anything, restaurants, hotels whatever you need.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very experienced, funny, good English, perfect pacing, a guy youd want to hang out with in private
We had Andrew Kamau as a guide and were astonished by the proffesionalism of him and Axis. He was funny, very experienced with a good English, led us to alle the big five and much more and always knew when to speed up on a "mission" and when to slow down, take a photo/washroom/lunch break to make this exhausting trip really enjoyable and memorable throughout.
The diversity and amount of wildlife to be seen was way beyond what we were expecting, and we felt that Kenyans in general had really made preservation a priority for their country and are rightfully proud of the success.
Vegan or vegetarian options on this tour and in Kenya in general have a way better availability than in many European countries.
We were wondering before the vacation, if it could be worth it, to rent a car and do the drives ourselves, but gladly decided against it and booked this fantastic pretty much all inclusive tour. Just lean back and enjoy all the wonders on the way, you do not need to drive on Kenyan highways and through Savannah rivers, all the Hotels, entrance fees and Lunch options are prearranged for you.
We also had a "special" wish granted in dropping us off on the way back to Nairobi with all our luggage near Naivasha. Communication before our trip was flawless and really helped us to get the most out of our vacation.
Only thing Axis should review in their process: Tripadvisor has a field for Hotel-pickup-time that let us choose 7:30 (which would have been to late anyway considering the 8:00 start at the Headquarters that we couldnt know of). At midnight before, the driver told us he would arrive at 7:00, making it impossible for us to take our hotel breakfast or arrange a breakfast bag or something. So probably review the options given in this field or communicate changes from that plan at least half a day in advance.
Thank you for the fun time and all the memories!
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A must-visit in this lifetime: a hunting trip
This was hands down the best safari itinerary I have ever experienced in my life! From the moment we stepped into the reserve, every second was filled with pure wonder. Thanks to our expert guide's incredible tracking skills, we not only got up close with the magnificent "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) but also witnessed thousands of wild animals roaming freely across the plains.If you are looking for a soul-stirring adventure that perfectly blends wild exploration with luxury, I highly recommend this safari. It will exceed all your expectations!