50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Company - Excellent Safari
I cannot praise Lion King enough. From dealing with Edward and Rose in the office and Ozzie our guide/driver on the safari, the service was brilliant.
Booking was simple and efficient and everything went smoothly, even when we missed our connecting flight due to delays, a quick whatsapp message to Rose in the early hours of the morning was answered promptly with confirmation that our transfer would be there when we eventually arrived.
The tour itself was brilliant, Ozzie was a great guide, listening to what we hoped to see and reacting to any radio sightings. The days were long and full, the vehicle clean and tidy and the lunchtime meals were lovely and there was plenty of food. Drinks were set out in the morning for us to help ourselves with others in the cooler.
Our mid range accommodation was clean and tidy and as expected. To be honest by the time we got back from safari it was dinner, shower and do it all again the next day!
We were very lucky to see the big 5 and quite a lot of lions on our trip. I know this is not always the case. We visited all the parks but the Serengeti is definitely something special.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5-Stars - excellent
Steve and his team are the masters of hospitality, they will do anything to make sure the experience is excellent.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safary
We had a private safary for 6 days: Ambosseli, Nakuru und Masai Mara. We got a really nice safary., thanks George, our driver, was simply the best.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, fast communication with the company.
I booked my 5 day safari via Axis safari because they answered my questions quickly and friendly. They told me that I would be picked up at 8 am. In the evening before my safari started, they suddenly changed the pick up to 07am because my hotel was too far away (airport hotel) which stressed me out a bit. Then they picked me up to bring me to the office in the city centre where I met my group and we had to wait until 9am to leave. Once we started with our tour guide Solomon I had a beautiful 5-day safari experience. Solomon was a very good driver and I always felt safe although the streets were muddy and bumby. He knows everything about the national parks we visited and the animals we saw. He answered all our questions and it was fun to talk to him. It was easy to add or change something from our itinerary. Solomon is a super friendly, competent and funny guide. I would recommend everybody to go on safari with him as a guide! All in all I had an amazing experience and I would always book it again with Axis and Solomon as a guide. However I would suggest to communicate the pick up times earlier or let the customers know from the beginning that you will meet at the office in the city centre. Cause then they can just book a hotel nearby to avoid the long wait. Thank you Axis and Solomon!
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsible agent
Four of us went to Tanzania safaris by using this travel agent. Our driver Noely is a great guy who took care of us on every details. Our last day back to Kilimanjaro airport had a tight schedule. Noely calculated very carefully and let us had breakfast in hotel in the morning. The trip was perfect. I would highly recommend this agent!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Controller down to the last detail. Trustworthy.
I found JT Safaris here on Tripadvisor. Julius arranged our safari down to the last detail. We were picked up from our hotel in the morning and taken to the Diani beach (Ukunda) airstrip. Our plane was already waiting to take us to the beautiful Massai Mara. When we got there our guide Lucky was already waiting for us. The Drive from the airstrip to the hotel was already an experience. As Lucky says "a free african massage". Our hotel The Fig tree camp is a beautiful hotel located on the Talek rivier. The tents were clean and equipped with every luxury. The hippos in the river in front of our tent was fantastic. In the afternoon we had our first game drive. Lucky is a star at finding animals. On the first day we saw two leopards, cheetahs, many zebras and so much more. Around 7p.m. we were back at the camp where we had a delicious diner. After sitting around the campfire for a while, we went to sleep early, because Lucky would pick us up around 6. We had our breakfast and lunchboxes with us and in the dark we started driving again. To see the sunrise over the savannah with the elepants in the mist is something i cannot describe you have to experience that. After a beautiful day and after seeing so many animals Lions, leopads, widerbeest, pumba etc etc etc we returned to the camp in the evenibg, tired but satisfied. After a dip in the pool and another delicios dinner, we went to bed early. At 6 a.m. Lucky was waiting for us again fot our last game drive and onze again we were not disappointed, Kenya is a beautiful country. Around half past 11 we were back at the hotel. We packed our things and had lunck. Unfortunately our safari was over. Lucky tool us back to the airstrip. We really had tree great days. Julius thank you for arranging it ans Lucky you are really the best and nicest guide.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect, very well managed from A to Z
great. Anwar was a great guide and driver we saw the big 5, he knew a lot about animals and knew all the parks and where to go to see some animals. The tent in the middle of the Serengeti was simply incredible
KZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and professional driver with eyes like a lion who get find all animals in safari
I recommend this company , especially Khalifa driver
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Dependable, Caring and effusive- Will we go again with his tour company? A definite Yes.
In August 2023, our group of 14 embarked on a 10-day private safari across Kenya and Tanzania, a journey we began planning nearly a year prior. Throughout the process, Niko and Susan were instrumental in ensuring our experience was seamless, even though there were occasional communication delays.
Upon our arrival at Nairobi Airport, Susan warmly welcomed us. We had a free day in Nairobi before our tour began, and at our request, Niko promptly arranged a van, allowing us to explore the city thoroughly.
Our adventure took us through Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, North Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Amboseli national parks. The first, second, and last parks are located in Kenya, while the others are in Tanzania.
Our guides, handpicked by Niko, were not only knowledgeable but also went above and beyond to enhance our experience. In Kenya, Adson and George led the way, followed by Adson and Julius. In Tanzania, Denis and Alfany took the reins. Their kindness, patience, and passion for nature were evident as they introduced us to the wonders of the wild. We were fortunate to witness the diverse fauna, including the "Big 5", and the awe-inspiring great migration of wildebeests from Tanzania to Kenya across the Mara River.
Our stays at the Serena hotels, Lion Sarova in Nakuru, the Canvas tents under the Mara, and Ole Sarai camp were nothing short of luxurious. Throughout the trip, Niko maintained close communication with our guides, ensuring every detail was perfect.
On behalf of our group, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved. This journey has etched unforgettable memories in our hearts.
SK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari very nice. But a lot of administration with refund.
Our guide was great. Safari as well. But there was a lot of administration with refund. For example I do not understand why you asked your invoice from me. And refund took too long.