CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
We had an amazing time with our tour guide Mandella. He was highly educated and knew so much about the land and animals from being a tour guide for almost a decade. The food blew out expectations out of the water.
Machame route - Kilimanjaro. Great experience, would book again.
Booking the trip was pretty straight forward.
It was nice that the team came to complete gear check and briefing was the place I stayed. Rentals were sorted then also.
I enjoyed both John and Chukurus as our guides. They really looked after us and they were fun to be around with.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s been a great experience
We had a great experience!
TLDR;
We got in touch through safaribookings.com and Alex was quick to respond. We booked a 4 day private tour for 2ppl and paid a 100USD deposit through a website. On the first day we got picked up from our hotel nice and early by Gerald in his (tidy and clean) 4x4. He took us to the company’s office where we settled the outstanding bill for the tour. We had some trouble with our preferred card, but Alex and the team were very understanding and offered their mobile to call our bank. In hindsight we should have paid cash (to also avoid the tour company’s card fee, which they were very transparent about from the beginning). We then got on our way to Masai Mara with Gerald. Due to the slight delay with payment, he was very keen for us not to miss our lunch at the hotel and got us there in good time. Throughout the safari, he was on time and eager to accommodate our wishes. He frequently communicated with all the other drivers in the area to not miss any great sightings. Overall we had a really good time and would recommend this tour company to other safari goers. Thank you to Gerald, Alex and the team!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
From pick up at Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Mayanara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and back via the hot springs to Kilimanjaro, what a trip! The guide Edi was exceptional and always seemed to know where to find the most exciting things to see each day...from lions or leopards in trees to a cheetah that just had its kill lined up ready to start his breakfast....lions eating enmasse, baby wildebeest running beside mum, zebra being stalked by jackals.....from sunrise to sunset he had it all covered! Elephants surrounding us and being told off by mum with her huge flapping ears as she protected her baby.....and the nerdy teenage elephant stomping his foot and throwing a large branch towards us. The smell from the hippopotamus will not be forgotten....or the sound of the buffalo snorting and munching on the other side of the tent in Simba camp. The rhino being photobombed by wildebeest was the icing on the cake. Giraffes popping their heads up to the highest trees and baboons being laid back in the morning sun. So many animals and birds, a real sight to behold. Every member of staff made us welcome and Geoffrey was so helpful. On our last day he organised a driver to take us to springs on the way to the airport and the water was so clear and cosy...a real treat to finish our time in Tanzania. Thank you all for making this such a great holiday
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trekking on Mt. Meru
We had a great Trekking experience to the summit of Mt. Meru with Rupia Adventure. Organisation with Matt was easy and our team for the Trekking was also very nice. Our chief guide Frank has guided us safely to the summit. Also the rest of the team was very nice, especially our assistant guide Gideon.
4 out of 5 stars because of the tipping policy. Don't get me wrong, its highly common in every agency but it was a little bit too pushy.
But, the trek is fun and the sunrise views to Kilimanjaro are stunning. I can recommend Rupia Adventure for doing it.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Axis Safaris is a professional tour company that provides a seamless and memorable experience.
I recently had the opportunity to take a Kenya Safari tour with Axis Safaris, and it was an unforgettable experience that was greatly enhanced by the exceptional tour guide, Kikitu. From start to finish, the tour was well-organized and professional, and the attention to detail from the tour company was impressive.
However, it was Kikitu who truly made this trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience. He was not only knowledgeable about the wildlife and history of Kenya, but also passionate about sharing it with us. His passion was evident in everything he did, from tracking different animals through the wilderness to setting up the perfect shot. He went above and beyond to ensure that we had a comfortable and enjoyable experience, and it made all the difference.
Kikitu's enthusiasm for his work was contagious, and his passion for the country and its animals was unmatched. His encyclopedic knowledge of the wildlife, history, and culture of Kenya was impressive, and his ability to share it with us made the experience all the more meaningful. He was a true ambassador for the country and its wildlife, and his skill and dedication were evident in every moment of the tour.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable experience in Kenya. The combination of the professional tour company, Axis Safaris, and the exceptional tour guide, Kikitu, made this a trip of a lifetime. Thank you for the memories!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Long-lasting memories of our safari in Tanzania
My friends Jackson and Margareth and I went for an adventure safari to Tarangire, and Ngorongoro National Parks in Tanzania. The hospitality we received from Shavi Tours since our arrival in Tanzania and the whole arrangement of our adventure was super. Upon our arrival, we were picked up by a professional driver who was very competent with what we expected to see in the National parks. The team was very sharp in replying to our emails, prices of the hotels were very affordable. We could see the big five (Elephant, Black Rhino, Buffaloes, Leopard, and Lion), zebras, impalas, gazelles, antelope wildebeests, ostriches, and others.
We encourage other tourists to use Shavi Tours for maximum enjoyment.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good service!
Reliable and flexibele tour operator. Excellent driver/park guide
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional tour operator, amazing guide and driver, experience of a lifetime!
I just got back from a 7 day, slightly customized version of the 7 day gorilla, chimpanzee and lions tour. The experience from my first information enquiry until I arrived was easy, tranparent and informative. His choice of lodges was excellent and provided me with great options from the itineary to the type of vehicle I would be driven in. Ronald works very professionally, replies to emails and questions very quickly and most importantly, selected an amazing guide and driver for my tour. Definitely ask for Bob if you book with Kajie. He is an incredible guy, was a great companion for my journey, was full of valuable information about Ugandan society and wild-life and provided good, honest and reliable advice on various activity and travel options that I had during the tour. It is absolutely worth mentioning that Bob is a very good and safe driver, something you definitely want on Uganda's back roads.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Epic! Unbelievably friendly
We have not one complaint. Everything from the people to the experience was excellent. My sister from Belgium will advertise for you over there to all her friend. It was superb in every way