35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome Trip
Great exeperience! Professional tour guide .Well informed and interactive. Nairobi-Naivasha tour remains memorable!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable private safari with tons of elephants and the best guide!
I had an absolutely incredible 2-day private safari to Amboseli with African Beast Tours, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would.
The highlight of the trip was definitely seeing so many majestic elephants up close against the beautiful backdrop—it was truly unforgettable. Our driver/guide was exceptional. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, teaching me so much about the wildlife and local ecosystem, but he was also one of the friendliest and most cheerful people I've ever met. We had so many great conversations throughout the drive, which made the whole journey super fun and engaging.
From the initial communication to the drop-off, the service was reliable, professional, and well worth every penny. If you want an amazing, hassle-free safari experience in Kenya, definitely book with them!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you Apidi (Kevin) for a magical experience!
We booked a 4 day Masai Mara -> Nakuru trip.
This was a great taster tour for first time safari-goers. Axis made it easy from start to finish.. we were given choices on lodges and other selections - We opted for a private safari tour but you can select to go in groups.
Our tour guide Apidi (Kevin) made the tour so seamless for us. He was truly exceptional from start to end. He spoke to us about tailoring the itinerary to suit us and our pace, and he had such a great understanding and respect for the animals which meant we were able to see some amazing sightings - including a confrontation between hyenas and lions. His knowledge of the animals was in-depth which made it an incredible learning experience. He was very personable and answered all of our many questions! He made the tour what it was!
You spend a lot of time in the truck driving around and we felt very safe with Kevin - he was very responsible and thinking of our comfort the whole time.. we really appreciated it!
The Masai Mara is spectacular, and we were lucky to experience it during quieter periods with less vehicles around. We came with little expectation and left with magical memories.
We chose the following optional extra activities:
- Masai Village
- Naivasha boat ride and walking tour
Masai village: it was not to our taste. This is very much set up for tourists, and whilst the snapshot into their living was interesting, you are very much paraded around to give money or buy things. There is an entrance fee of $20 per person and you’re there for about 25-30 mins… it’s all very much a script on repeat. If you do want to see their way of life, just adjust your expectations - I would skip this and knew as soon as we walked up that this was a tourist trap. It was the least worthwhile part of the trip.
Naivasha: this was 100% worth it! We saw eagles, birds and hippos on the boat ride which was a completely different experience from seeing Hippos from afar. We then had an amazing walking tour where we got so so close to giraffes and grazing animals.
Nakuru: it was incredible to see white & black rhinos and the Rothschild’s giraffes. However, the rising water levels has impacted the park quite significantly. Pelicans thriving but flamingos diminishing. It’s eery to see so many dead trees and roads being taken under. Grazing animals do well here as there are less predators but I’m not sure how much longer the park will be accessible.
Lodges:
We stayed at the Jambo Mara & Sarova.
Jambo Mara: what they done well is hire a really great chef who is able to cook from a variety of cuisines well. He is also so friendly and bubbly.. his service was flawless! The lodges themselves are flat pack from China and you can tell. They’re also worn with damaged furniture and ripped bedding. We really only slept and ate here for a couple of nights.
Sarova: terrible. They are trying too hard and can’t deliver. The pool, gym and spa were out of use, rooms were dated and the food was not good. The waiter also took off with the change for our drinks and we then later got questioned about whether we had even paid at all at check out - would recommend avoiding this place.
This doesn’t reflect on Axis at all, but I would just do the research and see what budget allows on the accommodation.
The only recommendation I would give Axis: when on long game drives, the lunches should be refrigerated. One of us got sick from eating a wrap, when these boxes are sitting in a truck for 6+ hours at this heat it’s a bacteria breeding ground.
For travellers: pack some protein bars as back up!
Overall: I would highly recommend Axis, great value! They were really easy to book with and so accommodating. For our next trip I would do a custom tour and spend the time in the Mara for longer and covering more areas… but this was a good starting point to see if we liked it and we would book again!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic and unforgettable experience of a lifetime with Jungleroam safaris
We had the experience of a lifetime with Jungleroam Safaris. Our 3-day safari exceeded expectations in every way, especially for a budget trip out of season (it really is very good value). Albert, our guide, was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, insightful and funny - thanks to him we saw many animals and seemed to always be the first to the scene with sightings of some of the rarer animals! There was a great atmosphere in our van, and so many magical moments discovering animals in the beautiful Masai Mara park - giraffes, elephants, hippos, lions, cheetahs and many more… The Wild Nest Mara camp where we stayed was a fantastic option, and very good value. The tents were spacious and well equipped. All meals at the camp were delicious and varied, and the staff were always professional and helpful.
From the moment we were picked up by Dan for our transfer on the first day, to the moment we were dropped off - everything ran smoothly and on time - and all vehicles were comfortable and clean. We felt well looked after and that we could rely on Jungleroam. We came back to Nairobi with many memories we’ll never forget. We highly encourage anyone to do a safari with them! Thank you Jungleroam!
Excellent
Reliable and very convenient,every bit was fun and full of life
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, helpful, attention to detail and knowledgeable about the wild and birds
Bird watching was never on my list of hobbies until my experience with Twin Spot Tours and Travel. Being in Kenya, surrounded by such beautiful birdlife, I never realized how fascinating it could be until Peter guided us through it. His knowledge of birds honestly baffled me the way he identified species and shared interesting facts made the experience so educative and exceptional. I’ve definitely found a new hobby and will be following up on my bird-watching journey. Highly recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and accommodating
Priscah did a great job planning our safari, everyone was on time and very accommodating. 10/10 would recommend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Both Lawrence and William were amazing and very knowledgable!
Our group of 9 planned our entire 4-day trip with Gemfinders Tour and Travel, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish.
From the moment we arrived at Nairobi airport, we were warmly welcomed by Lawrence and William, who took great care of us throughout the entire trip. Their kindness, professionalism, and knowledge truly made the experience unforgettable.
We visited the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi National Park, and the Giraffe Centre — all of which were incredible experiences. Every part of the journey was smooth and enjoyable, from the airport transfers to the long drives between Nairobi and Maasai Mara, as well as the game drives themselves.
Lawrence and William went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having a great time, and their expertise added so much value to our trip.
I highly, highly recommend Gemfinders Tour and Travel to anyone planning a trip to Kenya!
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good team
Jacob and jon was,exlelen kindly professional drivers
Jon wait for me 40 minutes so I can see chita Clearly
God bless them
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Winnie our tour operator real great and help full.
We really happy with Morning Stars they set up a good package for us in terms of of places we stays and tour guide and driver Alex. Alex is really good driver and tour guide. He seem to knows every corners of the NP that we visited. He knows where the animals are and where to photograph them. So we got all close and personal with the wilds animals and got great pictures of them. Winnie is very helpful on every aspect of our tour. We already recommended to several of our friends
