20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Had the best experience
Had the best experience with you guyz for sure yr the best in this thing
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience for a fair price
We had a wonderful 7 day safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. They upgraded some of our accomodations, making our experience in Serengeti and Ngorongoro exceptional (and free of charge), unfortunately the last hotel in Arusha was a bit of a letdown after such wonderful lodges and camps.
Our guide had keen sight for detecting animals, was full of helpful information and drove carefully, which is all we could ask for.
The Land Cruiser had certainly seen better days but it did not diminish the overall quality of our experience.
Due to our flight schedule (late night departure) we han an extra day to fill in and Abraham found some additional activities for us.
Great value for your money, good professionals. Totally reccomended.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and professional
We booked 3 nights 4 days safari at Masai Mara park and it was such an unforgettable experience. Our guide was amazing and so helpful during the whole trip. I would definitely recommend the tour operator
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator is well mannered and kind.
Charges for the tour are reasonable. We had a good hospitality at Mma Dinare camp. There was no WIFI internet connection and mobile network was not reliable.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friend in Tanzania
The entire tour was well organized and went well. Danny Boy, Daniel and the team was very friendly and open to suggestions. They arranged Serengeti tented camp as per my choice. I would like to go Central Serengeti soon with this team.
My only problem with the driver / guide( Chicho) who is very polite and good driver for normal tourist, but I was expected a better option who knows little about the area better. After waiting for more than 3 hours I never expected the man will miss the actual spot of migration on the very first day and trying to find out a place behind many cars who were there with good position. However after I told him next day he tried his best(although almost missed the right place) and ultimately stand besides a car from where somehow I can take some good photos of migration. Hopefully he now understand what a real photographer wants and how to handle their expectations. We shouldn't be treated as normal tourist who goes with mobile camera or take casual shots.
You want to visit Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ndutu, Manyara just reach to get the best price and service from one place. Good luck DannyBoy and Daniel, we will meet soon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The operator was superb
I really enjoyed my trip.It was my birthday so it was a blast.Travelling was okay but next time I will opt the package that includes flights to and fro.Also if you could include transportation from the airport/train station to the hotel and also back to the airport/train station it would be much appreciated. Thank you.
DK
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Happy and Nice to be around. Learning a lot!
It was a lovely trip. We saw a lot of animals! It was nice to see the nature how it is without the animals being in cages or anything.
The trip was a little too expensive tho.
RO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well prepared
We had a good experience, the safari guide, Thomas was very good: safe driving, good English, well adapted to client's needs and most important, has excelent knowledges about the National Parks and spots animals where no one else could!
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very honest and straightforward and always available
Great value for money, it was always easy to reach out tour operator and the experience was amazing thanks to our amazing guide Dickson
TN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with our guide Dennis
We did a six-day safari tour with Dennis as our guide:
Days 1 - 3 we were in Masai Mara, staying at Mara Lenchada camp.
Day 4 we went to Lake Nakuru, staying at Lanet Matfam Resort
Days 5 and 6 were spent in Amboselli national park. As there weren't enough people interested in this portion of the tour, it ended up being a private safari. We stayed in Amboselli AA lodge.
Planning and communication with Lennox by e-mail and Whatsapp were smooth and timely. We booked at the last minute, but it was reassuring that Lennox was highly responsive to our questions, requests for modification, and concerns.
We arrived in Nairobi and although we had planned to take an Uber to the tour meeting place (far more affordable), Lennox insisted that we go with his driver who would avoid the congested main airport road. He promised that we can pay the same price that we saw on Uber; however, upon arrival, the airport driver demanded far more - $25 USD - which is definitely overpriced. If you do some straight from the airport, I definitely recommend using Uber or Bolt, which are closer to $11 or $13 USD.
Now for the safari itself. Although our original safari was supposed to be in a van, Lennox informed us on the day of that he gave us a free upgrade to a Land Cruiser. Even if you don't get a free upgrade, having seen both vehicles I DEFINITELY recommend going for a Land Cruiser. The experience would be completely different as you can really go offroad and see more animals that way. We were very glad that we ended up in the 4x4.
Dennis, our guide throughout the six days was knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and eagle-eyed with the animal sightings. He ensured that we saw the "big 5", and also listened to our requests for specific animals that we were hoping to see. We got lucky to see some cheetahs playing with a gazelle before eating it, birds feeding on an animal, a sleeping leopard, and other cool sightings. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see a migration across the Mara River even though this is supposed to be the season for it. Dennis informed us that the migrations don't happen every day; they can occur sporadically at unknown times, and it is hard to anticipate them. We found out that there was a big migration the day after we left Maasai Mara.
On the way to Lake Nakuru, we had a quick stop at Lake Naivasha, where we did the "boat safari" to Crescent island at extra cost ($20 per person). This was totally worth it, as we got to see more hippos up close at Naivasha, along with so many birds and other wildlife.
Lake Nakuru National Park is beautiful. The landscape is lush and varied, and we had a long morning game drive there, which still felt far too short. We missed the rhinos in Maasai Mara, but we did see one here. If you have the time, I really recommend spending a full day in Nakuru. It's totally worth it.
Amboselli Park was also so nice. During our full day there, it was too cloudy to see Kilimanjaro. However, we got to see plenty of elephants and giraffes, along with various other wildlife. Lunch at observation hill was lovely. The following morning we set out for a sunrise game drive, which was totally worth it, as we caught a glimpse of Kilimanjaro during the brief half hour when the sky cleared up, and we got to see a family of lions feasting on a wildebeest. It was an incredible sighting, and one only possible in the early morning I would imagine.
Now some notes about the planning of the safari:
1. The "3 days in Maasai Mara" thing is misleading. The first day is spent nearly entirely on the road. There is time for a two-hour game drive in the evening, but given the vastness of the reserve, this meant that we couldn't go too far in, and didn't get a chance to see much. Likewise for the third day, where we just had two hours in the reserve in the early morning before hitting the road to Lake Nakuru. One full day in Maasai Mara was nice in that we saw a lot; however, because our accommodation was so far, we didn't have time to make it to the Mara Triangle, which is arguably THE place to be during migration season. In fact, we spent very little time by the river. I recommend that you emphasize this as a priority from the start.
2. Mara Lenchada camp was very basic. Our tent didn't have hot water at first; after we reported it to management, they fixed it and instead we got brown murky hot water. The tents were clean, food was acceptable, and there was enough time with electricity running for us to charge our devices. However, it is about 20 minutes away from Maasai Mara gate, and the road is absolutely terrible in between. Be prepared for a very, very bumpty ride
3. Lanet Matfam was an adequate resort. They did not inform us of this ahead of time, but they cut the electricity at 9pm, so ensure you charge your devices beforehand. The food wasn't too bad, and they did have hot water; however, I am not sure how safe it is. When I had the shower running, I felt electric shocks every time I tried turning the faucets. In the end I used a towel to turn them on and off. Be careful. Also, there were far more mosquitos here than in Maasai Mara.
4. AA Amboselli Lodge was very nice. It is close to Amboselli gate, the rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable, and the food is varied and delicious. This accommodation was midrange and we thought it was excellent value for money. We had a great time here.
Overall, the safari was good value for money. Communication and service were excellent, nearly everything went as originally planned, and the guide made it all worth it. I highly recommend Axis (and definitely Dennis) if you're looking for a budget tour and want to maximize your safari experience!