IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emmanuel is the best there is. Takes care of the whole trip and gives an unforgettable experience!
Crater Explorers is a special company and we highly recommend it. We were a family of five coming to Tanzania for our first Safari. Emmanuel Julius catered the tour to our needs and what we were looking for and provided the best service in all ways. Charles, our guide, was the best we could ask for. He knew how to navigate the safari and find the most special wildlife, from lions to cheetahs and rhinos. He is extremely knowledgeable and patient and a great driver. Emmanuel was available throughout, taking care of the logistics, hotels, planning and adapting and making sure we got the most out of our three day safari. We highly recommend Emmanuel and Crater Explorers.
PH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made safaris easy and enjoyable!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
We booked the 5 Days Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Group Joining Safari with Axis Africa Safaris, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish.
Everything was well organized. We departed and arrived on time, the communication before and during the trip was smooth, and the Axis Africa team was always responsive and friendly whenever we had questions. We also appreciated that bottled water was always available during the long drives, and our accommodations throughout the safari were comfortable and exceeded our expectations.
Our adventure got off to an incredible start in Masai Mara when we spotted a leopard almost immediately—one of the most elusive members of the Big Five! By the end of the trip, we had successfully seen all of the Big Five, making the safari truly unforgettable.
Our journey continued to Lake Nakuru National Park, where we witnessed a lion feeding on its prey. It was both an incredible and humbling experience—a reminder of the true circle of life in the wild. While it was sad to witness, seeing nature unfold as it truly is made the experience even more memorable.
We also visited Hell’s Gate National Park, where we enjoyed an interactive walking tour through the spectacular gorge and had the unique opportunity to experience a walking safari. It was a refreshing change from the game drives and allowed us to appreciate Kenya’s beautiful landscapes up close.
At Lake Naivasha, we explored the lakeshore and saw the vibrant activity around the area. It was interesting to see how the lake supports local commerce and daily life, offering a different perspective from the wildlife-focused parts of the safari.
A special thank you to our guide, Kelvin Mimi, who made this trip exceptional. He is courteous, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife. It was impressive how he could safely drive while still spotting animals that many of us would have completely missed. He always positioned the vehicle so everyone had the best possible view and plenty of opportunities to take great photos.
Kelvin also went the extra mile to accommodate our requests and made sure everyone enjoyed the experience. His network with other safari guides helped us locate some of the more difficult animals to find, and he shared interesting facts about each animal and species we encountered, making every game drive both exciting and educational.
Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience. We highly recommend Axis Africa Safaris, and if you have the opportunity, definitely request Kelvin Mimi as your guide. He truly made our Kenyan safari unforgettable, and this is a trip we will remember for a lifetime.
PH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris exceeded our expectations and Kelvin was the best!
Let me start from the very first day when our driver picked us up from our hotel. He was friendly and helpful. Upon arriving at the Axis Africa office, we were briefed on our 5-day tour, making sure we were fully aware of our itinerary. That’s when we met our guide, Kelvin.
He brought plenty of bottled water for the entire trip, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Throughout the tour, he always made sure we were never hungry or thirsty.
One thing I really liked about Kelvin was how dedicated he was to finding animals. At one point, I was wondering why there were no other safari vehicles around in the Masai Mara, but I later realized he was taking us to the areas where he believed we had the best chance of spotting wildlife. Even from a distance, he could spot animals with incredible accuracy. It definitely showed how experienced he is as a safari guide.
On our very first day, we were already lucky enough to spot the elusive leopard and cheetah. Throughout the tour, Kelvin always made sure we had the best possible views of the animals. We had so many safe close encounters with lions and giraffes, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Every day, he would ask how we were, how we slept, and how the food was. He was consistently thoughtful, kind, and attentive.
Thank you, Kelvin, for taking such good care of us and for always going above and beyond what was expected. We would definitely recommend Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris and especially Kelvin to our family and friends.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari extraodinaire!
Emmanuel created an amazing itinerary. After meeting in person, he tweaked it on the fly, making it even better! Charles, our driver, was fantastic -- he was super knowledgeable, and knew the parks inside out, able to show us just about every animal there was to see on safari. This was an experience I will never forget. Everyone should go on safari with Crater Explorer -- and ask for Charles to be their driver!
HU
Great value for money
We spent 7 days with Kenya Bush Expeditions. We visited Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Hell’s Gate and Amboseli. We chose budget tent and this was completely satisfactory. We had all meals covered plus drinking water, for other beverages you had to pay extra, but it’s ok. Our driver, Joshua was really great in finding all the animals and explained a lot about them. He also took care about every single one of us and our special needs. The group during this 7 days changed somewhat, but it was organized perfectly and without hassle. Altogether we spent a wonderful week in Kenya and we are really grateful about that. Thanks a lot!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tiyani was great!
The drive was nice- easy going- nice to stop and grab coffee & go to the bathroom. Tiyani Should be a guide! His English is so good and he was so friendly and talkative. His driving was very safe; which was good because I have kids in the car!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
perfect organisation and wonderful sights
the tour was perfectly balanced amongst the various parks. amazing scenarios, we spotted all the wildlife and plenty of time to take pictures
Kelvin Mimi was the perfect guide, lots of information, perfect spots and great driving
IT
perfect organisation and friendly staff
the tour was perfectly balanced amongst the various parks. amazing scenarios, we spotted all the wildlife and plenty of time to take pictures
Kelvin was the perfect guide, lots of information, perfect spots and great driving
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Immaculate Customer Service
I had an amazing experience visiting Nairobi National Park with Hilmuks Safaris & Adventures. From the moment I booked the trip, Hillary handled all the hotel reservations and travel arrangements professionally, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Seeing lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and other wildlife roaming freely against the backdrop of Nairobi's skyline was unforgettable. I also loved exploring the park's beautiful landscapes and learning about its unique conservation efforts. Everything was well organized, and I never had to worry about a thing. I highly recommend Hilmuks Safaris & Adventures to anyone looking for a memorable safari experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Customized Experience with a Personal Touch
Emmanuel Julius created a personalized safari experience for my family with under two weeks’ notice, packing everything possible into our timeframe while accommodating our needs and preferences. He offered tours at every price point and helped us settle on the right one for us. Our guide Charles led us through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with amazing talent and shared incredible knowledge, navigating us to all of the animals we had hoped to see and giving us a front seat to the great migration. Emmanuel also connected us to guides in Zanzibar before our safari, which was extremely helpful, and he continued to be available to make changes and show up in person to our hotels throughout our trip. If we are ever lucky enough to take another safari, we know where to go!
