Amazing experience at a fantastic price + free upgrade
Our gorilla trek experience was very smooth! Our driver was very efficient, getting us from Kigali to Uganda in about 4 1/2 hours. We were also kindly offered a free upgrade, which allowed us spend a night whereas we had originally only booked a one day option. The trek was amazing—seeing the gorillas was so worth it and our guide was very experienced and professional. It was certainly a hike, but the landscape during the hike was gorgeous.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun and thrilling
We were staying in Dar es salaam and the transport arrangements were well organised, picked up at 5am to catch a train were another transport awaited our arrival. The safari was a great experience and the tour guides were very knowledgeable in the animals and wildlife providing great detail and facts about everything. They also had amazingly good vision and would spot animals from afar which gave us a great opportunity to see them too. We saw 3/5 of the big 5 which was still good and would recommend.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Well-Organized, Memorable Family Safari in Kenya & Tanzania
Morning Star Tours did an excellent job customizing our safari exactly to our family’s wishlist. Dennis was easy to work with throughout the planning process, communication was always clear, and making payments online was simple and secure.
Our guides—Joshua, Tony, and Alex (we had different guides in Kenya and Tanzania due to local regulations)—were all fantastic. They were knowledgeable, flexible, and especially patient with our two young children, which made a huge difference. We saw an incredible amount of wildlife, and the private safari was absolutely worth the price.
The accommodations arranged for us were all good and suited for a safari experience.
The only part I would mention for families with young kids is that the drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater can be very long, rough, and dusty. By that point in the trip, our kids were already quite tired, so that section was the most challenging.
The Maasai village visit is also something I would consider optional. Some travelers really enjoy learning about the local culture and interacting with the community, and I can certainly see the value in that. For our family, however, it felt like a bit much since we tend to keep to ourselves. Seeing the living conditions made us want to support the community, especially children’s education, through donations. Because of that, I didn’t feel any pressure to purchase the souvenirs being offered.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would happily recommend Morning Star Tours to anyone looking for a well-organized, reliable, and memorable safari.
A special shout-out once again to Joshua, Tony, and Alex for making our safari so memorable. Their knowledge, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm made the experience truly exceptional. We couldn’t have asked for better guides!
CN
Outstanding Safari Service With Warm and Responsive Guides
I had an extremely pleasant and worthwhile safari tour as a solo traveller joining a shared group.
Before departure, one night of my pre‑booked hotel was fully occupied. The tour team gave me full freedom to pick another hotel on my own.
During the journey, I got along very well with my fellow passengers, and the driver‑guide was professional and reliable. The customer service always checked on my travel status before and after the trip, which made me feel fully safe and cared for.
Their whole service system is mature and reliable. I enjoyed this unforgettable travel experience and highly recommended this agency.
NP
It was a really smooth experience with Axis and the highlight has to be the people coordinating this
Overall, I and my friend were accomodated with all our requests and the team ensured timely and clear communication, the service was great at all fronts - including the booking and the safari itself. Our guide, Kelvin was very knowledgeable and really determined to show the most of both the national parks, he is a star. The trip was a great value for money in terms of accommodation, commute and safari.
IE
Fantastic service; efficient, knowledgeable & competitive pricing
The tour we had, was really a once in a lifetime experience that I think everyone should do. The Masai Mara just doesn’t feel like real life!
We contacted a number of tour operators to try to book our tour, and Arina Adventures was the most responsive out of them all. Following up, checking in, and even lowering their price when I advised that our only hesitation was another company provided the same tour for less money.
From pick up in Nairobi to drop back off in Nairobi our tour was fantastic. Friendly staff arranged to pick us up and drop off. Then when we touched down in the Masai Mara, our tour guy Sylvester was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, informative, always on time for our game drives. Sylvester always answered our questions and was so knowledgable. Sylvester went above and beyond to help us tick the last animal off our list of the big 5, the leopard!
Thank you Arina Adventures for our life changing experience!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In Good Hands Every Step of the Way
I would give more than 5 stars if I could.
Our joining group safari with Axis Africa Safari was perfectly organized from start to finish. From the very beginning, you truly feel that you are in good hands. The team is professional, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about making your experience unforgettable.
Even though it was a joining group safari, everything was managed smoothly, and they found a way to accommodate everyone’s different needs. In my case, I needed a direct transfer to the airport, and they arranged it without affecting the rest of the group’s itinerary—something that is quite rare with many other tour operators. They also offer direct airport transfers at a very affordable price, which is an excellent additional service.
A special thanks to our guide, Yassin. He is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, and well respected by all the other guides in the parks. You can immediately tell that he knows what he’s doing, and we always felt safe and confident with him. Thanks to his expertise, we had amazing wildlife sightings and an unforgettable safari experience.
What impressed me the most, however, was their support even after the safari had ended. I accidentally made an incorrect money transfer through M-Pesa, something that had absolutely nothing to do with their services. Despite this, they went out of their way to help me, offering both practical assistance and genuine moral support. Finding people who are so kind, honest, and willing to help, even when it’s not their responsibility, is truly rare.
I highly recommend Axis Africa Safari to anyone looking for a perfectly organized safari with a team you can genuinely trust. They consistently go above and beyond, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond Words
Let me start with the booking. I decided on Kenya and completed the entire planning and booking over a weekend. The entire process was handled over whatsapp. My countless questions and request for multiple changes due to schedule, cost and flight timings were handled with enthusiasm and patience. I could sense the knowledge of the team and the sincerity in making this a wonderful trip. Then comes the trip itself. The hero undoubtedly is Dun (Duncan). He was the guide for the entire 7 days trip. One of the ever smiling and friendly personalities I have ever seen. We will miss him more than Kenya itself. He knows when to go, where to go, what to see and was quick to adapt to changing wherabouts of animals and our wants.. 25 years of his experience and wisdom helped us spot all the wildlife we wanted to see.. Most of our time was spent in his Landcruiser which is maintained well and clean. Overall a fantastic trip with lots of great memories that we will cherish for a long time. Will be back for Samburu soon. P.S. We had an intern, Emmanuel joining us to learn. A quiet and a smiling person who quickly became my son's friend.
Authentic
This was one of the best tours I have done. It was real and authentic, and I appreciated the time with the wonderful family. I had an opportunity to learn about the culture of their Homestead. I would recommend this tour for anyone.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Organization, Communication, Value and Safari!
What a wonderful experience working with Shengena Adventures! I found them online through reviews and read up on them. I decided to take the chance and did not regret it for a moment! Amazing!
After careful research Shengena stood out. I was looking for value for money, safety, quality and experience, and Shengena had all of those.
Omar really helped so much with all our planning - he was informative, responded quickly and answered all of my questions (and zo had a lot)! He always made me feel comfortable with the choices we made and helped guide our decision to make the most of our experience. Everything was perfect.
The accommodation was so good and the staff were very friendly. We had everything we needed and the food was delicious.
Also, our guide/driver, Stanley, was incredible!! He made us feel at home here in Tanzania, is a BRILLIANT driver and is so knowledgeable! He knows so much about the wildlife and the plants and trees - my husband and I just couldn’t believe how lucky we were to have such a wonderful guide! And he provided very tasty lunches made sure we had everything we needed. We would highly recommend him!
The all terrain vehicle was comfortable and had charging stations and a fridge! It was easy to spot wildlife and take pictures.
We had an excellent experience and would highly recommend Shengena! Thank you for the wonderful memories!