IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply amazing!
Everything was absolutely wonderful, from the very beginning to the very last day of our trip.
The organization of our Kilimanjaro climb was perfect. We were lucky to have an amazing team around us: everyone was incredibly helpful, friendly, welcoming, and always available. They made us feel at home from the very first day and made the whole experience even more special and unforgettable.
The adventure continued with an incredible safari, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Jackson. He was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but also funny, kind, and always available to answer our questions and make sure we were enjoying every moment.
This trip exceeded our expectations in every way. We are truly grateful for the care, professionalism, and warmth we received throughout the entire journey.
A wonderful experience that we will remember forever. Highly recommended!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, excellent value for money
We've done 7d lemosho between 08-14.09.
There were 5 of us (climbers) and the crew size was 23:
- 15 regular porters
- 1 tent porter
- 2 summit porters
- 1 waiter
- 1 cook
- 2 side assistant guides (Conrad & Mwana)
- 1 head guide (Isack)
The quality of rented equipment could be better. Some zippers in sleeping bags failed, but that was expected. In general it's good idea to bring as much of your own stuff as possible.
If I'd do this next time, I'd consider chip-in for chemical toilet. Public toilets were more challenging than the majority of the trek (except for summit night:D)
The food was OK, shoutouts to John!
The only time we felt little hungry was the summit night. We lacked some extra snacks and tea but it's fine.
Guides and porters did a good job. There was a fire otw to shira 2 camp and we managed to walk it around.
We didn't have troubles in communicating our daily needs.
The only uncomfortable part was the tipping ceremony.
As young adults we precisely calculated our trip budget given information from Charlie.
The information we got was that expected rate is 15% of the total cost per person. This is what we prepared, even a bit more cause we really appreciated the work of the crew.
1 hour before the ceremony we got information that there are presumably minimal rates based on the role of crew member. Taking those into account would mean 21% which is quite a big increase.
As an anti-fan of tipping in general, I assumed it was a rip-off trial, but turns out in other agencies it's the same thing. It's just not transparent, because then it's easier to manipulate the customer.
To support this claim, consider the fact that amounts you give are read out loud in front of the whole crew during the ceremony...
We ended up giving something in the middle which was seen rather unfavorably:/
I do not come from the wealthiest country in the world and I'm against such shady practices.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than expected
Saw rare leopards, guide was punctual, patiently explained culture and animals, good living environment.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience in Kenya!
I had a great experience with Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris. The staff were very kind and helpful. Everything was well organized and I felt safe during the whole trip. The safari was amazing and I saw many animals. Our guide was friendly and made the trip really enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this safari company!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing，Responsible，Professional
Witnessing nature’s raw beauty on safari, an unforgettable journey in my lifetime. Perfect weather, perfect operator and our guider James who is a true gentleman and professional in our journey
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, professional safari operator with expert guides and truly unforgettable experiences.
My wife and I spent 7 days on safari with Makini, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
From the very beginning, Ilham was incredibly helpful and flexible, always willing to accommodate our needs and make sure everything was organized perfectly.
We had two guides during our safari. Our first guide was very young, but already had an impressive knowledge of the local area, wildlife, and biology. From the second day until the end of the safari, we were accompanied by a very experienced guide whose knowledge of the animals and the territory was truly exceptional.
Thanks to his expertise, we were lucky enough to witness the Great Migration river crossing five times and see all of the Big Five in a single day — an absolutely unforgettable experience!
Of course, wildlife sightings also depend on luck, timing, and, above all, patience. But having a knowledgeable and passionate guide makes a huge difference.
Thank you, Makini, for this incredible experience and for giving us memories that we will never forget!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Tanzanian tour company - Do not go with anyone else
Pros: Amazing booking experience, very responsive on WhatsApp and email, able to accommodate all our requests for changes and minor adjustments, very reasonable with deposit payments considering our booking inquiries started a full 13 months before the actual travel, recommended a very nice storybook-gardens-hotel for Arusha, that I would never have found myself, all staff (From Mr. Letson who arranged our travel to all the drivers) were very knowledgeable, courteous and going out of their way to help, the agency even kept our big luggage for a full 6 days until we got back from the bush plane trip doing the safari
Cons: Absolutely nothing
I highly recommend using Ozon Light for anyone wanting to experience Mt Kilimanjaro, Serengeti or the white sand beaches of Zanzibar, or all 3 of them like we did - do not waste your money going with western big name tour companies. You will never get the flexibility and local knowledge
One more tip: Go to Serengeti in the bush plane (Sit on the left side) which flies over the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and return by safari jeep !!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A safari with people who cared and thought of the little special things
Safari with Wild Sage with my 5-year old son. We camped one night in Akagera with morning game drive, evening lakeside drinks and afternoon savannah picnic. The guide was thoughtful and professional and knew the little interesting stories and facts about each and every animal. Drinks and a fire at sunset and lots of animals around us made this trip truly special! Unforgettable.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great arrangement and wonderful tour guide Bron.
The tour was great we got to see all the animals we wanted to see, we don’t think we were lucky but rather our tour guide was very diligent in finding the animals for us. The communication with the team was also very straightforward no confusion at all so we had a great time!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A really professional journey
we are so lucky to have Roger being our guide for this safari. He is so professional that takes us see many animals (many lions, cheetahs, leopards in Serengenti and rhinos in Nogorngor crate) in limited time and very patient for every watching. During the trip we talked about everything: animal, the masai people and development of Tanzania which deepen our understand of this impressive country. I Recommend SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA 100%.
The only issue is that the vehicle is not in very great condition, so the ride through Serengeti will be quite bumpy. But considering the company's relatively good price, I think it's fair.
