20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable honeymoon safari
My wife and I have just returned from the most incredible 10-day honeymoon safari with Kibera Holiday Safaris.
Organizing a 10 day trip across multiple parks (Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli) could have been daunting, but the team at Kibera made it effortless. Peter was responsive, professional, and crafted an itinerary that was perfectly paced and diverse.
The heart and soul of our trip was our guide, Jacob. His knowledge was simply astounding. He wasn't just a driver; he was a passionate wildlife expert, a skilled tracker, and a fantastic storyteller. Thanks to him, we experienced moments we could only have dreamed of:
In Samburu, he expertly found 4 of the elusive "Special 5."
In Lake Nakuru we saw the rare black rhino.
The Masai Mara was the ultimate highlight, where Jacob's tracking skills led us to dozens of lions, a prowling cheetah, and the ultimate safari prize: a leopard walking with its kill in its mouth. It was a truly legendary sighting.
In Amboseli, he delivered the iconic views of elephants set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, and we were even treated to more lions and cheetahs on the hunt.
Every detail was taken care of, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the magic of Kenya. If you are looking for a company that combines expert knowledge, ethical practices, and a genuine love for their country, look no further.
Thank you all and a massive thank you to the incredible Jacob, for making our honeymoon dreams a reality. We will be recommending you to everyone we know.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly memorable safari experience with Axis Africa and our amazing guide, Kevin Apidi
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Axis Africa Safaris from start to finish. From the very beginning, Lucy made the entire booking process extremely smooth and comfortable. She was always prompt in her responses, patiently answered all our questions, and ensured that every detail was taken care of well in advance. All the financial transactions were handled with complete transparency and ease, which gave us great confidence and peace of mind.
Our guide, Kevin Apidi, truly made our safari special. He was not only knowledgeable about the Kenyan wildlife, and the local culture, but also incredibly friendly and approachable. He was a walking and talking encyclopaedia on all things wildlife and local culture . He answered every question we could throw at him. His calm demeanour, fluency in communication, and genuine passion for what he does made a big difference to our overall experience.
Kevin felt more like a friend travelling with us rather than just a guide - always cheerful, helpful, and full of interesting insights. We appreciated how he went out of his way to make us comfortable and ensure we made the most of every moment. Most of all, he was just fun to be around!
We left with wonderful memories, beautiful videos and photographs, and a deep appreciation for Kenya’s natural beauty. We would definitely recommend Axis Africa Safaris - and especially our guide Kevin Apidi - to anyone planning a trip to the Mara. We are already looking forward to travelling again in the future!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beware and Save yourself! Gadiel of Good One Tours/Come Africa Safaris is a CON as per our experience
If you value your money, time, and sanity, stay away from Gadiel . Our “dream” safari turned into a 9-day disaster thanks to his lies, last-minute changes, zero communication, and constant demands for more money – even after we paid in full and had a signed itinerary from him.
He skipped destinations everyday, downgraded lodges without warning, delayed payments to lodges, and destroyed the very essence of our safari experience. Tarangire? Skipped. Ngorongoro? Shortened unless we paid extra. Manyara? Never happened. Lodges we paid for? Replaced with substandard options.
Traveling across Africa, Asia, and South America for wildlife, we’ve never encountered such blatant disregard for a customer and theft disguised as “tour operating”. Gadiel gives Tanzanian tourism a bad name and should be banned from the industry. We have all proof of his devilry and are pursuing this with relevant Tanzanian authorities.
Spread the word – don’t let others fall into this trap. The company’s name should have been “WORST ONE TOURS”
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super experience
This is a local business owned by Ann and Abu. Arranging our trip with Ann was perfect. We gave our budget, listed our interests and Ann suggested a bespoke itinerary for the two of us. Ann was happy to make changes as we changed our minds! And was very quick to respond. I felt very confident booking with them.
Abu was our guide. He was very friendly and fun to be with. Very knowledgeable and determined to find what we traveled so far to see! Also a safe driver who had great respect for the animals and environment. He looked after us well.
We also had a driver and guide so we could do a day walk at the foot of Kilimanjaro. They were equally friendly, experienced and helpful.
The highlight for us was the Serengeti. Unique and authentic. Staying in the wilderness in tents is truly amazing.
Together Ann and Abu make the best team!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We had an incredible experience on our Kenyan safari. Our driver, Elias, and our guide, Moises, made everything perfect. Moises speaks excellent Spanish, which allowed us to fully enjoy every explanation and moment. Thanks to them, we were able to see the Big 5 up close, in unique situations we'll never forget.
They're a fantastic team, professional and attentive at all times. We would definitely choose them again. It was a dream trip!
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ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences of our lives
Our safari in Kenya was an unforgettable experience. We were fortunate to have Elias as our driver and Moisés as our guide, and we couldn't have been in better hands. Moisés speaks perfect Spanish, which made everything much easier and more rewarding. Thanks to them, we were able to see the Big 5 in a privileged way, surrounded by nature and with an impressive closeness.
They are, without a doubt, the best. I would repeat this trip a thousand times—it was truly a dream come true.
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AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Good
Thank you Baboon Budget Safari team, our dreams of experiencing Masaimara and Ambisoley have been fulfilled, it was a wonderful experience, we thank our crews Peter and Dennis we spent 6 days with them. Thank you Ms Jamimah. Meet you again.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
Great tour, and good service!
We had a good time using Kihindo Tours and Safaris, really enjoyed it. Good tour guides!
FR
Very good professionnels with services better than we excepted
Excellent communication by Whatsapp
Very flexible despite many changements
Very good welcome
Innocent is a super guide very kind
Services were better than we expected
Very good value of money
Akondo is very serious and reactive
We made 3 days of safari with good advices by Boris
We recommand ! we haven’t been desapointed at all !
Thanks to Boris and Innocent
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgable and well spoken
Amazing tour with an amazing guide! Solly is really knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. Having a tour by someone who seems passionate about what they are doing is always a bonus. Don’t hesitate just book the tour!
