Was a memorable and beautiful experience.
We had an incredible 4-day safari. Absolutely memorable!
A special shoutout to Yasin, our guide who truly became a friend. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience. We were lucky enough to spot the Big Five, enjoyed a lovely picnic, and even did some off-roading along the way, which made it extra memorable.
All the accommodations exceeded our expectations!!
Th ... Read moree only downside was the payment process. We were informed of an amount and confirmed twice that payment in euros would be accepted, but an additional conversion fee was charged without prior notice.
That said, Yasin’s care and effort made us quickly forget that hiccup. 😁
Highly recommend booking this package!!
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over 5 safaris Email Olivier BLANCHARD
An ideal safari
We were picked up on time every time and the schedule was always respected.
Our first guide, Harun, for the Nairobi tour was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
Our second guide, Marcus, for the Masaï Maraband lake Naïvasha tour was simply perfect !
He enabled us to see many animals, especially a magnificent leopard and its prey, driving us gently and safely all the time.
He adapte ... Read mored his itinerary to our preferences. And he taught us so much about Kenya.
We felt almost like family.
Axis Africa Expédition & Safaris provided us with a fantastic experience : excellent communication, impeccable service and very good value for money.
Spécial thanks to Cynthia for managing the customised trip by mail and phone, and to Marcus, our safari guide, who exceeded our expectations.
FIVE STARS IN EVERY SENSE!!!
This was our first time to Africa altogether. We just for home and we are immediately reporting this in appreciation and recognition of the great and awesome Axis Safari.
We did extensive research in advance in finding and choosing the best tour operator for us. We are so very glad we made the right choice!!
From beginning to end was a very smooth experience. The planning, the communicating, the ... Read more asking and answering, and above all, the actual trip. We felt and experienced the care and the professionalism from Axis Safari on every step of the way.
Jack was our tour guide all along. Thanks to Jack's knowledge and experience we lived the epic Safari Experience to the fullest and loved and enjoyed every moment.
We highly highly recommend Axis and Jack for anyone who wishes to be as happy and thrilled and appreciative as we are!
5 days of absolute bliss!
We were planning to do Masai Mara for almost a year, and I am so happy we chose Axis Africa. The professionalism, time management, and care they showed were incredible. Your safari is only as good as your guide, and I can confidently say it was the best. We started our trip with Kevin, the coolest person with abundant knowledge, and he made sure we got to see all of the Big Five and many more.
... Read moreOn our third day, we met Khalifa, our second guide, and got to hear the wildest stories that went beyond the safaris. Due to the seating arrangement, I had to sit apart from my partner for just a few hours, and Khalifa was more worried about this than we were 😀. This truly represents the level of care they provide.
Don’t skip Naivasha—take the boat ride and go to Crescent Island. It’s the most peaceful ending you deserve after so many game drives.
Awesome, affordable safari! Nobody can compete
We booked this group safari only two days in advance as a couple. We quickly got all the necessary information and they organised a hotel pickup. We chose to go for the cheapest accommodation option, because we are university students. Honestly eating in tents and eating authentic food only added to the experience! Obviously it wasn't a five star resort, but great value for money.
There safari it ... Read moreself exceeded all our expectations! Our driver johny managed to get us into front row with several animals, lions (and lionbabys), leopards, elephants and many more passing by only 2-5 meters from our car... the abundance of wildlife and the drivers knowledge about the best spots (we were the first car at several sightings) transformed this into an experience we won't forget and will recommend highly!
Fantastic
Great Safari, driver was very knowledgeable, helpful and very organized. Lodge were accommodating and kind. Booking was convenient. Overall a great experience. Thank you!
Incredibly worthwhile.
Great value for money. Our guide, johny was superb! His passion for the park and its well as his knowledge enhances the experience so much.
Also Johny was so passionate about us getting the best possible shots that all of us were able to get fantastic photos!
5/5! Spotted the Big Five in 4 days with the legend, Yasin!
If you’re planning a safari in Kenya, just book with Axis Safari Africa and pray you get Yasin as your guide. My girlfriend and I did the 4-day Maasai Mara and Nakuru trip, and it was easily the highlight of our entire time here.
The whole "game drive" thing really lived up to the name—it felt like a proper adventure. There was so much adrenaline, especially in Nakuru when we were running for ... Read more a leopard. Yasin knew exactly what we were going for, but didn’t spoil the surprise at all; he just navigated us right to this tree where a leopard was just chilling 50 meters away. Then in the Mara, we did a 15-minute dash to find a lion family and ended up sitting there with 10 cubs. It was just us and one other Axis jeep, so it felt super private and special.
In just 4 days, we checked off the entire Big Five. We saw two leopards, tons of elephants and buffalo, and somehow managed to see 8 rhinos! One black rhino literally walked right in front of our car because Yasin predicted exactly where it was heading and parked us in the perfect spot before it even arrived.
What really set Yasin apart was how intense our days have been. We were always the first ones to leave our campsite in the morning and the last ones to come back in the afternoon. Yasin made us stay out enough to make sure we saw everything. He’s also just a wealth of knowledge—he was constantly pointing out birds and explaining the culture and plants. You can tell he really studies this stuff and knows all the secret spots.
Such a good vibe in the car and an unforgettable experience. It was very pleasant and funny spending 4 days with Yasin and the rest of the group.
Even after the safari, Yasin went out of his way to help us plan the rest of our Kenya trip by calling up and sharing his own contacts with us.
The logistics were also spot on. The tented camp was actually way better than I expected (private bathroom and a comfortable bed), and communication with Axis was super clear.
Seriously, couldn't recommend them enough!
Despite language barriers, I thank AXIS AFRICA for making our safari smooth, enjoyable and memorable
It was a truly wonderful time. Our guide, Luzuvi, helped us see many animals. He anticipated the animals’ movements and even showed us a cheetah walking right in front of us. We are very grateful for such an amazing experience!!!
A tour operator that combines excellent organization with genuine care for the guest experience.
Our safari lasted four unforgettable days across Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha, and from the very first moment everything was perfectly organized. Pickup from our hotel in Nairobi was right on time, and all the pre-departure procedures were handled quickly and professionally.
Our guide, Yasin, was exceptional. We shared the experience with my partner and five other travelers, and fro ... Read morem the very beginning Yasin’s calm, confident driving made the long journey (about six hours) feel effortless, I never felt tired, which I truly appreciated.
Upon arriving at Sankale Tented Camp, we dropped off our bags and immediately headed out for our first game drive. As it was my first safari, the experience was absolutely magical. In just a few hours we spotted zebras, giraffes, warthogs, a family of elephants, and even a cheetah eating its prey while alertly defending it from opportunistic jackals.
The second day was truly special. Early in the morning, Yasin spotted a family of lions along the road. Shortly after, I heard him listening to the radio and speaking urgently before driving us quickly to another location. I didn’t know where we were going, but I felt something incredible was about to happen, and it did. We had our first encounter with two magnificent black rhinos, peacefully feeding among the bushes.
Two other moments from that day will stay in my heart forever: a pride of lions, four lionesses and ten cubs, feeding on an adult buffalo with only our jeep nearby, and a cheetah eating its prey while being closely observed by three giraffes just a few meters away, standing motionless and fascinated, with an eagle perched nearby waiting for its chance. Throughout the safari, Yasin explained every detail about the animals, their behavior, and their habits with great professionalism and passion.
On the third day, we left Masai Mara heading toward Lake Nakuru. Instead of following the original plan of relaxing at the hotel, Yasin suggested jumping straight into another safari adventure at Lake Naivasha, an excellent decision. White rhinos, rare black rhinos, and flamingos were among the highlights.
At that point, I had almost given up hope of seeing my dream animal: the leopard, elusive and nocturnal by nature. While watching flamingos preparing to take flight at sunset, I noticed Yasin suddenly stop to listen to the radio. In that moment, I just knew. We rushed off, and after about 15 minutes we arrived at a road already lined with jeeps. There he was, His Majesty the leopard, sleeping on a tree branch in the distance. That moment was one of the most beautiful emotions of my life. We felt victorious.
As we were leaving the park, another unexpected radio call came in. Yasin turned to us and said, “Let’s go see another leopard.” And unbelievably, we did. We had won twice.
On the final day, we woke up early with our bags ready and headed back to Lake Naivasha. Once we arrived at the resort, we chose to join an optional one-hour boat trip on the lake, absolutely worth it. We saw hippos, African fish eagles, and countless aquatic birds, before admiring a stunning island from the boat, home to giraffes, ostriches, antelopes, waterbucks, and many other savanna animals living freely. It was the perfect and peaceful way to end such an intense and emotional journey.
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris delivered an experience beyond anything I could have imagined: excellent communication, outstanding service, incredible value for money, and absolute reliability. Above all, Yasin made this safari unforgettable. I would recommend this tour operator without hesitation to anyone dreaming of an authentic African safari.