20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a once in a lifetime experience.
Everything was incredible cannot recommend it enough it is an expensive trip but it more than delivered and gave us experiences we’ll never forget.
Professional, knowledgeable and friendly guide who tailored and organised a perfect tour
I have just returned to Nairobi after a 14-day birding tour of south east Kenya with Davis Kibuga of Wide Birding Eco Tours. It was my first ever birding tour, and covered the national parks of Amboseli, Tsavo west and east, the Taita and Shimba hills and coastal forests and estuaries around Watamu. It was hardcore birding, pre-dawn to sunset, catching a total of 311 bird species, but we also saw plenty of other African animals including five cats - lions, leopard, cheetah, caracal and serval. Often we had additional expert guides for specific regions, the highlights being John in the east and William at Arabuko Sokoke Forest, who located a cute pair of endangered Scops Owls. All of these guides, and Davis in particular, could identify birds from 100 metres away, direct you to them, and if the birds complied, gave you ample time to photograph them. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend Davis and his friendly and professional team for a wildlife tour of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania or Rwanda. Certainly, if you are interested in the beautiful birds of east Africa, you should give Davis the opportunity to design the perfect tour
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best of the best
I booked this 5-day Maasai Mara safari just one week in advance, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the Axis Africa team responded after I registered my interest through a safari booking website. They immediately provided me with several options to choose from and even arranged airport pickup from Nairobi Airport to their office.
My flight was delayed due to boarding procedures, but the driver waited patiently for me without any issues, which I really appreciated.
The safari itself exceeded all my expectations. I was especially lucky to have Kelvin Mimi as our guide. He isn't overly talkative, but he is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. No matter what questions we asked about the wildlife or the Maasai Mara, he patiently explained everything in detail and shared fascinating background information.
Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we were able to see everything we had hoped for, and every game drive was full of wonderful surprises. I have no hesitation in recommending Kelvin Mimi and Axis Africa to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience.
A Safari to Remember Thanks to Beyond Travel and Sam
My friend and I recently joined a 3 day tour to Akagera National Park from Kigali with Beyond Travel, and we had an amazing time from start to finish.
Everything was well organized, which made the whole trip easy and enjoyable. Akagera is such a beautiful park, and seeing the wildlife up close was an unforgettable experience. Every game drive brought something different, and we loved every moment of it.
Our guide, Sam, really made the trip special. He wasn't just knowledgeable about the park and the animals, he was also genuinely kind, patient, and easy to talk to. He always made sure we were comfortable, shared interesting facts in a way that kept things fun and engaging, and did his best to help us spot as much wildlife as possible. His enthusiasm was contagious, and it was clear that he truly enjoys what he does. Spending three days with him felt like exploring the park with a friend who knows it inside out.
I'd happily recommend Beyond Travel to anyone visiting Rwanda. Thanks again to Sam and the whole team for such a memorable experience!
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!!
Much more than what I expected. Papa John is the best! Don’t miss it :)
SG
Wonderful well-organized safari in Kenya & Tanzania
We selected Morningstar for our mid-range safari because:
1) we could cover all the places we wanted (Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Amboseli) in a continuous circuit without backtracking, starting & ending in Nairobi
2) excellent reviews (I read every review, positive and negative)
3) pricing transparency with different options for higher and lower-end accommodations
4) very good value overall
5) their licenses checked out
Our 9-day, 8-nights safari met and exceeded our expectations. Our 3 drivers - Stephen, Jackson, and Willy were excellent: punctual, knowledgeable about the animals, safe drivers, and took very good care of us.
The places we stayed at were good value with some variabililty
Nakuru Sopa Lodge: 9/10 (beautiful views, aesthetics, good food)
Zebra Valley Camp in Masai Mara: 7/10 (nice staff but picnics were pathetic)
Kon Tiki Camp in Serengeti: 9/10 (delicious food, very nice staff)
Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu: 10/10 (gorgeous landscaping, great food)
Kibo Camp in Amboseli: 8/10 (excellent food, friendly staff but no wifi in rooms)
Stephen got us up close with the Big 5. Jackson, our guide in Tanzania, was exceptional, and found us more Big 5 but also our Ugly 5 and Small 5!
Dennis Kimeu in the office was responsive and helpful. On our last day, June 25, demonstrations were scheduled in Nairobi and traffic was at a standstill for miles, so we had to leave Amboseli at 5 am. Our amazing driver Willy got us in through back roads, and Dennis had thoughtfully called ahead to our hotel in Nairobi to arrange early check-in.
But the trip was beyond just checking off animals seen. The landscapes we drove through were fabulous, especially Ngorongoro, the Rift Valley, the Serengeti, and views of Kilimanjaro.
We loved the chance to see something of life in Tanzania and Kenya, the visit to Mto wa Mbu - village life, farming, banana plantation, woodworkers, youth art gallery and local market. We also enjoyed the Tanzanite Experience, hearing the story of how tanzanite was discovered, is mined today, and makes a difference to the lives of the local community.
A wonderful, memorable experience - well cared for by Morningstar.
JP
Friendly person
This tour gave me a truly authentic safari experience and I was extremely satisfied! The guide was friendly, and the other tourists on the tour were also nice people, which made it a lot of fun! I even got to interact with some Maasai people, which was a valuable experience. It was a dreamlike three days. Thank you!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and high cost performance
Customer service replies via WeChat are a bit slow. The safari guide was very professional and we were able to spot many animals. Additional services like the lunchbox could enhance the experience. Overall, it was a very good travel experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, informative and fun
George was our guide and driver for the Kenya part of our safari, from Nairobi through the Maasai Mara. An amazing trip and George did his best to ensure we saw as much as possible. He had an uncanny knack for knowing where to find some animals - he'd been trying to find a cheetah for a couple of days and heading back to accommodation one afternoon he took a different track and suddenly lying there in the shade was a cheetah! We were sorry to leave him when we crossed into Tanzania. A fabulous experience all round
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Safari Experience
We had an amazing safari trip, and everything turned out beautifully. The itinerary was rich, the animal viewings were spectacular.
Our guide John is professional at spotting wildlife, and thanks to his sharp eyes, we didn't miss any of the highlights. John is genuinely nice and considerate of our needs—he was responsive to every request we had. Despite the long driving hours each day, he remained energetic, cheerful, and always had a warm smile on his face.
Titus was efficient and patient during the planning process. He tailored the itinerary and locked in all our preferred lodges.