50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and committed
Luther, our driver was excellent. His knowledge of the parks and animals was insane. We got to see the Big 5 and so much more. Accommodations were very good. Would highly recommend
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jordan is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly always happy and a great energy.
What an amazing experience I have had with suricata safaris and I would 100% recommend.
1. Jordan was an amazing guide - always happy, helpful and very knowledgeable.
He made the whole experience so much better, getting involved in night time card games, always joking around and happy to help with everything
2. I was worried about sleeping in the tents because I have never been camping, but it was all set up really well by the team and the best part was waking up to lots of animals near the campsite like zebras, mongoose and lots more
3. The food was amazing! For breakfast, lunch, dinner. Plenty of food to keep you full for the whole day but I would recommend to bring enough snacks for the long game drives
Things to know
1. The bathrooms on the campsite are communal - so come prepared with flip flops, torch, towel, soap
2. Very important - make sure you bring a warm jacket and warm clothes. When you get to the crater it is very cold in the evening and morning and I only brought a hoodie and was feeling cold. So come prepared.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and friendly
Melita was an excellent guide, his knowledge of the animals and history was spot on . We saw everything we had hoped to see. And his driving skills are impeccable!! Will recommend
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari
I had visted Arusha Tanzania in September 2026 and was looking for safari tour within my budget. Someone introduced to me to Mr Pius the ownwer of the the African Spponbill tour. Excellent guy. He proudced for me three itineraries. All the game parks were included in the itineraries with the choice of accommodation and photos. I picked up that suited to my budget. It was an excellent experience and Mr Pius was in touch with me all the time. The driver of my safari jeep was an exprienced person with four eyes to spot animals. Carefull driver and humble person.
I am not a professional photographer but photography is my bobby and I have attched only a couple of photos. I had some excellent shots f my life exprience. I shall recommend African Tour Spponbill Tour the safari owner Mr Pius and he will be the terminator of all your problems . Highly recomended by me. Thanks and all the best to African Spoonbill Tours and Safari.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kudos to Tiyani
We were picked up by Mr Tiyani and driving with him felt amazing. He made us comfortable and ensured we had smooth journey
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
It was my first time visiting Kenya, and one of my biggest dreams was to see the Big Five.
Before the trip, I learned that seeing all of the Big Five is actually quite difficult, so I was really excited but also a little nervous about whether we would be able to see them all.
Thanks to our amazing guide, Peter, we were able to see all five!
Peter was constantly communicating with other guides over the radio to gather information, and he took us to see not only the Big Five but also many other rare and interesting animals.
It was especially difficult to find a leopard, but Peter never gave up and kept searching until we finally found one. That made the experience even more special!
I really felt that the animals you get to see and the overall experience can depend a lot on your guide. We were truly lucky to have Peter as our guide.
Thank you so much, Peter, for giving us such an unforgettable experience! It was definitely one of the best memories of our trip.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour
I was very satisfied with the tour. The operator was very quick to respond, and our driver was very experienced, which made the tour even more enjoyable.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an unique experience
We had a great time at the safari, spotting different animals. Special thanks to our guides Peter Ngigi and Patrick . We spent 3 days with Peter and one day with Patrick. Both of them made our experience memorable and made us feel really comfortable.it was a really enriching and knowledgeable experience which we will remember for long.
Would definitely recommend axis safari
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari, good organization, good stays
We had a great time on our safari with Axis Africa, and a big part of that was our guide, Khalifa. He was excellent throughout, really good at positioning the vehicle so we could get great photos, and well connected with other guides too, so we barely missed any sightings since he always seemed to know where the animals had been spotted. On top of all that, he was lively, humble, and just made the whole trip more fun.
Booking was easy too. We worked with Tabitha, who was great at suggesting tours. All the stays were great and welcoming.
One thing worth mentioning as feedback for the tour operators: the vehicle was a 7-seater arranged 2, 2, and 3 across the back. When all three back seats are taken, it gets a little uncomfortable for whoever is sitting there. Whenever an animal is spotted, only two people can really stand up and get a proper look or photo at a time, so there is not much room to move around. That means one of the three people in the back almost always has to give way in some form.
For anyone booking a group safari, it's worth asking in advance whether the vehicle will be full. Since everyone in the group pays the same price, it doesn't feel entirely fair that the third person in the back seat consistently gets a lesser experience compared to the rest.
Overall, though, a really enjoyable trip, and a lot of that comes down to having a guide as good as Khalifa.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Smooth operation, very professional
Hyrax Safaris was able to accommodate for a short-term request for a 3-day (2 nights) safari trip from Nairobi to Maasai Mara (Fig Tree Camp). The pick-up was on time and smooth. The driver, Dan, went all out, to get us on time to the park even though there was blocked traffic on Mai Mahiu road.
Dan seems to have a sense for the big cats of the Mara and we had the pleasure to witness feasting lions, elegant cheetahs and a prowling leopard.
