IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Silas and team were Professional, Efficient, Responsive, Friendly, Accommodating, and Reliable!
Silas and team were Professional, Efficient, Responsive, Friendly, Amazingly Accommodating, and Reliable. They facilitated our custom itinerary which included Nairobi, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Diani Beach, Tsavo West & Tsavo East. It was just the two of us, and the trip was for 19 days in total. As we are professional photographers, we had some very specific requirements, but we also wanted to have a great experience. Silas and his team did everything possible to deliver everything for us, with fantastic value for money. Any questions were answered extremely quickly. Any issues or confusion that arose, were handled immediately and smoothly. Dealing with Apodiformes was an absolute pleasure! It was an amazing experience. Our guides, Dickson & Isaiah were truly fantastic. They were both brilliant at their job, but they are also lovely people, who it was a pleasure to spend the time with. The atmosphere while out on the game drives was really good all of the time!
For Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara & Amboseli, we had Dickson. Dickson is an amazing driver and guide, and he knows those parks VERY well! He managed to get us into fantastic positions based on what we were asking for to get the shots we had in our heads. He also had fantastic patience when it came to the times where we had to wait around for a scene to unfold, to mean we could get the best shots possible. We were first to multiple sightings, including, Cheetah, Lions, White & Black Rhino & Leopard, as they were sightings that Dickson himself made happen due to his knowledge of the parks. It's obvious that Dickson is VERY passionate about delivering sightings.
For Tsavo East & Tsavo West, our guide was Isaiah. The first thing that has to be said about Isaiah, is that NOTHING is too much trouble for him. He is so relaxed and patient, that we were very happy to just focus on what we needed to do to, and he helped us to find what we needed, and was very happy to get us into the positions we needed to be in. January is a quiet time of year for some of the famous animals in Tsavo, as vast numbers of them are gone to Tanzania, but we really wanted to focus on Tsavo's famous "red elephants". We also wanted to find and photograph some big tuskers, and with Isaiah's help & patience, we actually managed to find quite a few, including some extremely rare super tuskers - 2 that I could specifically identify, and a possible third.
One important thing that stood out about both guides was their respect for the animals. Under no circumstances did they allow themselves to end up in a position where we were causing stress or upset to any animal. We were all unanimously happy to leave any sighting where it looked like it was going to get crowded, as happens far too often in the Masai Mara. BRAVO to Dickson & Isaiah, and to Apodiformes Adventures! I highly recommend Apodiformes Adventures to everyone!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional well organised and super friendly
Our family of three children (16, 14, and 11) thoroughly enjoyed two days on the safari through Western and Central Serengeti. Our guide, Richard, had an incredible amount of knowledge about the area and the animals. We were lucky enough to see the cheetah and the leopard, the elephants showering themselves with water and sand, and the lioness with her cubs. (And ofcourse all the other beautifal animals). Besides being very professional, Richard was also incredibly friendly. It was truly wonderful to spend these two days with him. In addition, he was very flexible. On his advice, we deliberately left at 6:00 on the first morning, although he wanted to guide us until 18:00. We chose to have a lunch break at our campsite, at which point Richard suggested continuing the safari in the afternoon. The next day, at our request, we left at 8:30 and were able to enjoy all the beauty the Serengeti has to offer until 16:00.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical safari and beach vacation
Emma and Sarah set up the perfect Tanzanian adventure for us. They worked with us to customize exactly what we wanted and made great suggestions on accommodations and tours. Our driver, Patrick, was wonderful. He had a real knack for finding all the animals we wanted to see and was very knowledgeable about the plants and animals we saw. He seemed genuinely excited with each find right along with us. The balloon ride in the Serengeti was amazing. We did 7 days on safari in all the northern circuit parks. All of the accommodations were great and a couple were beyond our expectations. We finished our holiday with 4 nights on Zanzibar. The beach resort we stayed at was amazing with a room overlooking the crystal clear Indian Ocean. It was a perfect way to unwind after the excitement of the safari. We would definitely recommend Sunset Adventure Safari to everyone.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing safari experience with an outstanding guide
We had an absolutely amazing safari with Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris, and it exceeded all our expectations. A big part of what made this trip so special was our guide, John Mwangi. He was incredibly friendly, patient and passionate about his job. Thanks to his experience, we were able to spot an incredible number of animals, including many that we would never have noticed on our own. He always knew exactly where to go and took the time to make sure everyone had a good view and the chance to take photos. He shared so much interesting information about the animals, their behavior, and the Masai Mara ecosystem.
If you're planning a safari, we would definitely recommend Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris, and if you're lucky enough to have John Mwangi as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable experience!
IN
Friendly
Great safari experience! Well organized, knowledgeable guide, amazing wildlife sightings, and a comfortable vehicle. Everything ran smoothly, and we saw more animals than expected. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Tanzania!
Beyond amazing experience!
Everything was absolutely great from start to finish.
Elijah was so helpful planing the perfect itinerary and was extremely responsive. We were greated by the whole team at the start of our safari.
But the best was Lawrence, our guide. We were travelling with young children (3 and 5y) and he was so patient and great with the kids. They absolutely loved him.
He took us to all the best places. We saw all the animals we were hoping to see (including a stunning Leopard sight in Masai Mara). He was extremely knowledgeable and the best guide we could have hoped for!
Thank you again, we are all already missing you!
RO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value private safari — patient expert guide and unforgettable sightings
From the very first email, communication with Jocky Tours was clear, prompt and patient — they answered all our questions before booking and made the whole process reassuring. On the ground, the service was excellent: our guide James was professional, endlessly patient and incredibly skilled at finding wildlife, and Enkorok Mara Camp was comfortable with great food and warm, welcoming staff. In terms of reliability, everything went exactly as promised — the private vehicle, the itinerary and the arrangements were all spot on, with no surprises. The tour itself was unforgettable: over four days James found us lions several times, a leopard feeding on its prey up in a tree, a cheetah, a black rhino and all the other classic Mara animals. For a fully private safari, the value for money was outstanding. We would book with Jocky Tours again without hesitation and highly recommend them — especially guide James.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lion King and Guide Clement exceeded every expectation
An unforgettable 14-day Northern Circuit safari
Lion King and driver/guide Clement epitomise
passion and professionalism. Lion King clearly stands out from the crowd of tour operators!
From communication and trip planning right through to the actual tour, no wish goes unfulfilled. The choice of hotels was wonderful and the value for money excellent. With Lion King, everything is exceptional, right from the very first minute.
We were extremely lucky to have driver/guide Clement accompanying us on our trip. He puts his heart and soul into his work. You notice that every single day. He has a keen sense of his guests’ needs and what matters to them. He’s the sort of person you enjoy having around. Friendly, patient and professional, his driving style is safe and precise.
A highlight of our trip was seeing the Great Migration in the north of the Serengeti with our own eyes. Thanks to Clement’s driving skills, his knowledge of the national parks and his knack for being ‘in the right place at the right time’, we were incredibly lucky to witness two absolutely spectacular river crossings from the ‘front row’ – complete with crocodiles in action.
Nothing escapes Clement’s eye! We had several leopard sightings: in Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti; on some days in Central Serengeti, up to eighty lions with lots of cubs; a convergence of several elephant herds, totalling over 130 animals, which seemed to pass right by our vehicle within arm’s reach; cheetahs; hippos; giraffes; rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater and everything else you could possibly wish for.
Our route:
Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro Crater
Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Lake Natron
We would choose Lion King and Clement as our driver/guide again in a heartbeat.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended
We had an absolutely amazing 7-day safari in Kenya with Axis Safari, and it was truly the trip of a lifetime!
We visited the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate National Park (where we even got to cycle among the wildlife!), and Amboseli National Park. Every place was different and brought its own special experiences, and everything was very well organized from beginning to end.
The wildlife was beyond anything we could have imagined. We were incredibly lucky to see almost the entire Big Five, only missing the rhino in the Masai Mara. We saw a leopard, lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, so many antelopes, and an incredible number of different birds. Every game drive felt like a new adventure, and we were constantly amazed by what we got to see.
The budget accommodations were also a lovely surprise. They were clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with friendly staff and everything we needed after a long day of safari.
And a very special thank you to our guide, Jack! He was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge of the parks and animals was impressive, and you could really see how passionate he is about nature and wildlife. He always did his best to find the animals and give us the best possible sightings, while patiently answering all our questions. He also has a great sense of humor, which made the long drives even more enjoyable!
Thanks to Jack, we had some truly unforgettable moments, especially our encounters with lions, cheetahs, and the leopard. These are memories we will keep for a very long time.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Axis Safari to anyone planning a safari in Kenya. We got an amazing experience for a great price, and everything exceeded our expectations. If you’re thinking about booking a safari, don’t hesitate, you’re in for an incredible adventure!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was very friendly and made a lot of effort.
The safari was very good. Our guide was called Frank, and he was truly excellent. He listened to all our wishes, accommodated our requests, and put a lot of effort into making the experience special. We were able to see all the animals in the park. We booked the safari through the camp, and everything worked smoothly. The communication and service were outstanding. We definitely recommend it!!