JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful adventure!
I recently joined a 6-day, 5-night Kenya safari tour organized by Axis Africa Safaris. Since it was my very first safari and I was traveling solo, I was honestly quite anxious before the trip. However, meeting my guide, Piripiri, made all my worries disappear, allowing me to have an incredibly reassuring, safe, and fulfilling 6 days.
Piripiri is a highly dependable guide with 18 years of experience. His deep knowledge built over his long career was truly impressive—he provided detailed and engaging insights on where to spot specific animals and what time of day they are most active. Beyond his wildlife expertise, his driving over long distances was exceptionally safe and smooth, making the travel time comfortable throughout the journey.
I am so grateful to Axis Africa Safaris and Piripiri for this unforgettable experience. I will definitely request him again on my next visit to Kenya, and I highly recommend Axis Africa Safaris and Piripiri to everyone—especially first-timers and solo travelers!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional with a lot of knowlage
The safari was comfortable, riding the the jeep. A lot of animals for us since we have never been in the sahara before. Guide was experienced and very informative
AT
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had THE BEST GUIDE EVER!
Our Guide‘s name was Dismas and he was amazing. He had an answer to every question we asked and was extremely kind, funny and respectful! We booked the tented lodges and ended up staying in beautiful accomodations. Also the communication with Evance (organizer) worked extremely well! 10/10 would recommend!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Guides
Dominic was our guide for Ol Pejeta, and he was excellent. He is accommodating and taught us so much about the all animals we got to experience together. Dominic is very attentive to his guests, easy going, and his passion for wildlife made our first safari experience so special.
Tim was an amazing guide for our Masai Mara adventure. He is incredibly knowledgeable about all the animals. He is kind, attentive, and a very skilled driver. He helped us see so many animals and showed us so many beautiful birds.
I’d highly recommend him as a guide.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great knowledge and serviceminded
Great tour with knowledgeable guides. The animal life was overwhelming:-)
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience! Definitely recommended.
We had an experienced tour guide and we felt safe throughout the trip. Our guide is knowledgeable and informative too. The itinerary was well balanced, we had sufficient time for safari game drive or activities and some rest time as well. Meals were included and we never felt hungry! It was an amazing experience and would like to come back.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Organization and very skilled team
We had an absolutely wonderful time. The trip was very well planned and our two tour guides were extremely experienced (and well known by everybody 😃). It felt like driving with a celebrity 🙃. We saw ALL animals within two days due two the expert tracking skills of our guide.
We loved the camping set up and the excellent always freshly prepared food. Thanks!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, kind and enthusiastic, wonderful trip
Going on an African safari has long been a dream of mine, and I’m so grateful to Loren African Safaris for making our trip absolutely perfect! It is a small operator, yet incredibly professional with outstanding service.
Before the trip
Burdened with a busy work schedule, I had little time to plan our itinerary. I researched and reached out to several tour agencies, and Loren was among the quickest to reply. Beyond their fast response, their carefully crafted itinerary was another major reason I chose them. As first-time visitors to Africa, we had no clear picture of where Tanzania’s main national parks lie or what a safari experience entails. Loren’s itinerary came complete with safari route maps, plus daily highlights: the key wildlife we could expect to see and details of our accommodation each night. Everything was laid out clearly at a glance. Trust me, it’s hard not to be impressed by such thoughtful planning. On pricing, Loren provided a detailed breakdown of every item and offered discounts where possible. This transparent discount structure inspired far more confidence in their professionalism than random haggling.
During the trip
We were incredibly lucky to have two guides, Elli and Ally. Elli took us to visit Serval Wildlife on our first day and dropped us off at the airport on our final day. We enjoyed great conversations with him and gained insight into Tanzania, its culture and local customs — a wonderful start and end to our journey. Ally was our safari guide. Friendly, polite and witty, he boasts extensive knowledge of wildlife. He understands animal behaviors deeply, spots wildlife quickly and explains everything to us in vivid ways. He also took us to lesser-visited parts of the Serengeti, showcasing unique landscapes few tourists get to see. Even better, instead of sticking rigidly to a preset schedule, Ally checked in with us in advance to learn what animals we most wanted to see and how we preferred to structure our day, adjusting plans according to our wishes. Under his guidance, we spotted the Big Five and many other species. We witnessed multiple wildebeest river crossings and watched five male lions feeding on a wildebeest up close — an unforgettable experience. The roads inside the national parks are rough and bumpy, but Ally is an excellent driver. He could rush to wildlife sightings promptly while keeping the ride as smooth as possible on regular tracks. Beyond wildlife watching, we talked a lot about culture and economics, deepening our understanding of each other’s countries and enriching our trip. As for meals and accommodation: the picnic hampers were far tastier than standard lunch boxes, and our lodges and camps were excellent.
After the trip On our final day, flying from Kilimanjaro to Dar es Salaam, Air Tanzania made an unexpected flight adjustment which landed us in trouble. We had connecting international flights afterwards and were extremely anxious. Even though this issue was caused by the airline, Loren stayed in contact with the carrier and worked hard to resolve the situation. We managed to catch our flight that evening without missing our international connection, bringing our safari adventure to a flawless close.
This was our family’s first visit to Africa, and certainly not my last. Should I return to Africa in the future, Loren African Safaris will be my first choice.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect experience
I knew nothing about Safaris, but I knew everything about myself and how demanding I am. When I asked for a quote at about midnight, Anna was the most reactive, for or five other operators, waited 'til the day after or even two days for some of them. (but one I admit, who did only private safaris). Anna answered instantly to all my questions, did many adjustments to the trip fellowing my desires. Always with patience, humour and kindness. We finished that perfect plan of safari the same night. The price, was very correct. The days after, Anna was always available to answer all my preoccupations. I 'm a woman, solo traveler, so I had many. The D day has arrived, and there appeared Assad our wonderful guide. Kind, patient, professional... Let me tell you, that I didn't, at any moment regret my choice of Kilipath operator. Anna still reactive before, during and after that wonderful Safari. The group I was with was so sympathic, as if we knew each other since a long time. We saw the big five and even more. I've had the best sunset of my life and I 'm not pretty young, during our camping at Shuhudia adventure camp. Thank you Kilipath for these unforgettable moments ❤️
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once a life time experience
The whole trip was just absolutely amazing and beyond my expectation. Our trip was postponed to September from June due to the Middle East war. The flight was also rescheduled and canceled several times. Gladly we have Naomi, our main contact from Mama Savana Safari, who kindly and patiently helped with the rescheduling, updating the itinerary, changing accommodation, etc. And also our safari guide Livinston, who is kind and knowledgeable, with absolutely sharp eyes. We have not only seen all the animals of interest, but also learnt a lot regarding the whole Savannah wildlife. In short, we visited several national parks and ended the trip at Zanzibar. We have priceless memories from every single place! Will absolutely recommend Mama Savana for everyone!
