DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are so friendly and great
I had a wonderful day. The only sad thing was that we didn't see any lions despite the driver's best efforts. I'm so happy I did this safari tour. It was so exciting and wonderful to be so close to the animals.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Dream Safari Thanks to John and Emanuel
My partner and I booked an 11-day safari with Top Selected Tours, and overall we had an unforgettable experience that we are happy to recommend.
Once we met our guides, the safari became exactly the trip we had been dreaming of. Emanuel, our safari chef, went above and beyond to prepare delicious meals every day and always made sure they suited our needs. We really appreciated the care and effort he put into every meal.
Our guide, John, was exceptional. He listened carefully to what we hoped to see, searched specifically for our favorite animals, and somehow managed to find them every time. His extensive knowledge of the wildlife, animal behavior, and the different landscapes made every game drive both exciting and educational. We always felt safe, well looked after, and benefited greatly from his experience.
While the safari itself exceeded our expectations, there were unfortunately several organizational issues at the beginning of the trip.
After arriving, we were asked to pay unexpected transportation charges that had not been communicated or agreed on in previous emails.
According to our itinerary, the first day was supposed to include a visit to Moshi and an introduction to the safari. Neither of these things happened.
In addition, at the first few lodges we had to contact the company several times because our booked meals had not been included in the bookings and had to be corrected afterwards.
Despite these organizational shortcomings, the safari itself was outstanding thanks to John and Emanuel and all the other guides we met along the journey. With clearer communication and better attention to the arrangements made before the trip, the overall experience would have been perfect.
Highly recommend Axis and Jimmy in particular.
Really good trip. Good value and got to see so many animals including loads of lions, giraffes, wildebeest, cheetah, zebra, various antelopes and even a leopard which is super rare. Our guide, Jimmy, was absolutely fantastic. Amazing at finding animals, super knowledgeable and friendly, extremely hospitable, kind and maximises value for guests, going the extra mile. Highly recommend Axis and Jimmy in particular.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized safari with an outstanding guide, Francis, who made the experience unforgettable.
Review
I booked the 4-day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru safari. Overall, the tour was well organized and communication through WhatsApp was easy. The only issue was the first-day pickup. I was told to be ready at 7:15 a.m. but waited in the hotel lobby until 8:00 a.m.
The highlight of my trip was our guide Francis in Masai Mara. A great guide makes all the difference on safari. He knew exactly where to find the animals, how to position the vehicle for the best views and photos, and always made sure everyone had a chance to see and take pictures. Thanks to Francis, I had one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences of my life.
The last two days had a different guide, and the experience was not as good. However, the tour company handled the vehicle changes between different groups very smoothly. Overall, I would recommend this company, and if possible, ask for Francis as your guide.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Skilled and pleasent guidance
Two and a half days of great experiences and really comfortable driving on both roads and off road. The guide George was skilled at maneuvering the car so we had good opportunities to experience and not least photograph the wildlife. Can definitely be recommended.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable and informative
Our driver, Riki, was amazing! Friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He did a great job sharing information throughout the trip and made the experience enjoyable.
Unfortunately, due to factors outside of his control, we had very limited time in some of the parks, and the game drives felt shorter and more rushed than expected. While this took away from the overall experience, Riki himself was excellent, and I really appreciated his efforts despite the circumstances.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smart and prompt.
African Safari - A life time experience with the wild, a 10 days trip operated by Pavillion safaris tours was fabulous . 5 stars to Derick and his vehicle , he is an experienced game drive guide and made sure we got the best view and photos . Masai Maara left us with a splendid rainbow at the end of the day which feeling deeply grateful for nature's beautiful farewell.
Food Arrangement and stay arrangements were acceptable .
A Request - pls make sure the rooms of hotel stay are well allocated on same floor before guest checkin and confirm if all appliance working correctly.Hot water showers need to be checked.
Thank u Peter. looking forward to travel with u again in near future .
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised tour
This a great 2 days tour, well organized, nice service team either the drivers and Tim at the camp. The camp is comfortable. This would have been perfect if we would have a sunset or a sunrise ride to take advantage of sleeping onsite.
IT
Organized safari, we have not seen the lions.
All good! Peter was an excellent guide. It's a shame we didn't see the lions.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very dependable, good guide, saw all big 5
Axis Africa was very communicative and quick to get back to me. I got the second-cheapest accommodation and I loved it. Our guide, Mimi Kelvin, was really good at getting us to the animals efficiently and stopping for as long as we wanted. He shared some cool facts as well. Overall a very solid experience.
