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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $280 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Alan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
This really was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish everything was handled expertly. A big shout out to Lennox and Robert our tour guide.
From the get go, The process with dealing with Lennox was seamless. Every query I had he answered immediately . I went for the budget route with this trip not knowing what to expect but I couldn't fault anything. Great value for money and a great experience to get up close with the big 5 in Masai Mara.
Robert was one of the most knowledge and likeable people I've ever met. Great guy all round who ensured that we saw every animal possible while on the safari.
Also a great guy to have a chat with while relaxing with a beer at the end of the day
Top marks all round
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Email Mick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful travel experience
We received three offers from Safari tour operators and Axis Africa Expedition provided the most detailed itinerary for 4 day travel through Kenya. The itinerary met our expectations and we experience the beauty of Kenya. The accommodations were as described. There were no issues with food. We had very comfortable camping experience. We saw many many wonderful animals in their natural habitat as they should be, living within the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Lenox along with Isaac and Raheem provided great customer service throughout the trip. Overall, I would recommend this tour agency for future travelers.
FR
Email Assetou | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari
My friend and I booked a 3 day safari with Lennox. I was very kind and approachable. He planned our trip well and responded to our request. Everything was clear.
Safari was so good, we really enjoyed our trip. Isaac a driver was very nice and all the staff were very welcoming. Someone takes us directly to the airport. After that we went to Massai Mara. On a safari a driver was so kind and helpful. He knows a Maasai Mara park very well. We were amazed at his knowledge of the large park. He made sure we saw the "big 5".
At the camp we were greeted by Hellen and her team . They was so sweet and kind to us.
The food was good and included.
All the staff have a sense of hospitality.
Thank you very much for giving us a good experience. We will obviously recommend Axis agency
FR
Email Fatou | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari
Wonderful experience on this safari with this fabulous company.
Many thanks to Lennox who made himself available and helpful to answer all of our questions before and during the trip.
Thanks to Isaac our driver and guide. Well informed about the animals of the Massai Mara park, he taught us a lot. He also knew how to be patient and benevolent during the stay.
Thank you to Hellen for her welcomming and her generosity.
The meeting with the Maasai was very enriching, it was a good moment of exchange and sharing ...
Finally, a big thank's to the entire Axis team for their kindness and professionalism.
I highly recommend this agency.
Wonderful safari :D
My friend and I booked a 3 day safari with Lennox. I was very kind and approachable. He planned our trip well and responded to our request. Everything was clear.
Safari was so good, we really enjoyed our trip. Isaac a driver was very nice and all the staff were very welcoming. Someone takes us directly to the airport. After that we went to Massai Mara. On a safari a driver was so kind and helpful. He knows a Maasai Mara park very well. We were amazed at his knowledge of the large park. He made sure we saw the "big 5".
At the camp we were greeted by Hellen, she was so sweet and kind to us.
The food was good and included.
All the staff have a sense of hospitality.
Thank you very much for giving us a good experience. We will obviously recommend Axis agency
TN
Email Hiba | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with our guide Dennis
We did a six-day safari tour with Dennis as our guide:
Days 1 - 3 we were in Masai Mara, staying at Mara Lenchada camp.
Day 4 we went to Lake Nakuru, staying at Lanet Matfam Resort
Days 5 and 6 were spent in Amboselli national park. As there weren't enough people interested in this portion of the tour, it ended up being a private safari. We stayed in Amboselli AA lodge.
Planning and communication with Lennox by e-mail and Whatsapp were smooth and timely. We booked at the last minute, but it was reassuring that Lennox was highly responsive to our questions, requests for modification, and concerns.
We arrived in Nairobi and although we had planned to take an Uber to the tour meeting place (far more affordable), Lennox insisted that we go with his driver who would avoid the congested main airport road. He promised that we can pay the same price that we saw on Uber; however, upon arrival, the airport driver demanded far more - $25 USD - which is definitely overpriced. If you do some straight from the airport, I definitely recommend using Uber or Bolt, which are closer to $11 or $13 USD.
Now for the safari itself. Although our original safari was supposed to be in a van, Lennox informed us on the day of that he gave us a free upgrade to a Land Cruiser. Even if you don't get a free upgrade, having seen both vehicles I DEFINITELY recommend going for a Land Cruiser. The experience would be completely different as you can really go offroad and see more animals that way. We were very glad that we ended up in the 4x4.
Dennis, our guide throughout the six days was knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and eagle-eyed with the animal sightings. He ensured that we saw the "big 5", and also listened to our requests for specific animals that we were hoping to see. We got lucky to see some cheetahs playing with a gazelle before eating it, birds feeding on an animal, a sleeping leopard, and other cool sightings. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see a migration across the Mara River even though this is supposed to be the season for it. Dennis informed us that the migrations don't happen every day; they can occur sporadically at unknown times, and it is hard to anticipate them. We found out that there was a big migration the day after we left Maasai Mara.
On the way to Lake Nakuru, we had a quick stop at Lake Naivasha, where we did the "boat safari" to Crescent island at extra cost ($20 per person). This was totally worth it, as we got to see more hippos up close at Naivasha, along with so many birds and other wildlife.
Lake Nakuru National Park is beautiful. The landscape is lush and varied, and we had a long morning game drive there, which still felt far too short. We missed the rhinos in Maasai Mara, but we did see one here. If you have the time, I really recommend spending a full day in Nakuru. It's totally worth it.
Amboselli Park was also so nice. During our full day there, it was too cloudy to see Kilimanjaro. However, we got to see plenty of elephants and giraffes, along with various other wildlife. Lunch at observation hill was lovely. The following morning we set out for a sunrise game drive, which was totally worth it, as we caught a glimpse of Kilimanjaro during the brief half hour when the sky cleared up, and we got to see a family of lions feasting on a wildebeest. It was an incredible sighting, and one only possible in the early morning I would imagine.
Now some notes about the planning of the safari:
1. The "3 days in Maasai Mara" thing is misleading. The first day is spent nearly entirely on the road. There is time for a two-hour game drive in the evening, but given the vastness of the reserve, this meant that we couldn't go too far in, and didn't get a chance to see much. Likewise for the third day, where we just had two hours in the reserve in the early morning before hitting the road to Lake Nakuru. One full day in Maasai Mara was nice in that we saw a lot; however, because our accommodation was so far, we didn't have time to make it to the Mara Triangle, which is arguably THE place to be during migration season. In fact, we spent very little time by the river. I recommend that you emphasize this as a priority from the start.
2. Mara Lenchada camp was very basic. Our tent didn't have hot water at first; after we reported it to management, they fixed it and instead we got brown murky hot water. The tents were clean, food was acceptable, and there was enough time with electricity running for us to charge our devices. However, it is about 20 minutes away from Maasai Mara gate, and the road is absolutely terrible in between. Be prepared for a very, very bumpty ride
3. Lanet Matfam was an adequate resort. They did not inform us of this ahead of time, but they cut the electricity at 9pm, so ensure you charge your devices beforehand. The food wasn't too bad, and they did have hot water; however, I am not sure how safe it is. When I had the shower running, I felt electric shocks every time I tried turning the faucets. In the end I used a towel to turn them on and off. Be careful. Also, there were far more mosquitos here than in Maasai Mara.
4. AA Amboselli Lodge was very nice. It is close to Amboselli gate, the rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable, and the food is varied and delicious. This accommodation was midrange and we thought it was excellent value for money. We had a great time here.
Overall, the safari was good value for money. Communication and service were excellent, nearly everything went as originally planned, and the guide made it all worth it. I highly recommend Axis (and definitely Dennis) if you're looking for a budget tour and want to maximize your safari experience!
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Email Simon les | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hit the nail on the head.
Had a great time on the 3 Day Maasai Mara tour, I was fortunate enough to have Moses as my tour guide who made my trip really enjoyable with his positive attitude!
The food at the camp we stayed at was fantastic and had a really good time speaking with the locals in the area.
The transportation vehicle was great and was very pleased I opted for the land cruiser.
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Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari
We are very grateful for the Safari we had. Everything was Perfect from the beggining till the end!
The food was tasty, the hotels were clean, they even washed the car every day for us!
Before we came Lenox was in touch all the time, answeared all our questions about entering Kenya or covid certificates. He helped a lot!
Our guide John made a Perfect Safari expearance for us, he did his Best to show all the animals for us. He helped with any question we had. All the organization was a high level!
We are very grateful to John and Axis African Safaris. It is a good safari company, you can be sure everything is gonna be cool
TR
Email Berker | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
It created amazing memories in our mind. The organization was well coordinated.
Our tour guide-driver-member of our group whose name is Kikitu was very energic from the first moment until the end.
Thank you all…
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Email Gina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, amazing and unforgettable experience from the best Safari tour guides
Short summary: amazing experience, amazing company, super responsive, very experienced tour guides, saw all the animals we wanted, exceeded all expectations.
Longer review: I have never left the U.S. before and was a bit hesitant but my husband really wanted to go on a safari for our anniversary so I agreed. Unfortunately, due to work, we weren’t able to plan this super well in advance and had a short time frame we could be in Kenya. We reached out to Axis Africa Safaris among other companies via safaribookings and received a really quick reply from Lennox, who was very responsive with us throughout the whole process (before and during our stay). He was the first one to respond to us actually, while the others took a few days. The email said we should hear from him in 3 days but we heard back from himthat day actually. We wanted a private tour guide for just us two for about 5 days and that’s exactly what we got. He sent us a very detailed itinerary tailored to us and booked all the accommodations needed. My husband also got to choose between lodges. This was just the preparation in advance. It was because of Lennox’s kindness, responsiveness and willingness to work with us that we chose Axis Africa but once we got here- it was even better than we expected!!
We were picked up from the airport and Harun (?) helped us get a SIM card. The next day Lennox and Moses greeted us with a sweet unexpected anniversary gift and we headed off to Hell’s Gate. Moses was our tour guide and he knew every location we visited like the back of his hand. He knows all the ins and outs of each place as he’s been doing this for a while. Moses is very friendly and would explain to us facts about Kenya, its culture, the animals, the history, etc. as we were driving. The boat ride was super fun, and the game drives were amazing. We chose not to go on the hot balloon ride as we wanted to be closer to the animals. We visited Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate National park, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara National Reserve. Throughout the game drives, Moses encouraged us to ask questions about the animals but also would tell us facts about each animal that we would see. We really wanted to witness the migration so we waited for a bit to see the Wildebeest cross the Mara river. When they didn’t cross, he took us somewhere else in hopes of catching another herd crossing there. Moses knew of alternative places to go to see particular animals and migrations. He knows of a few particular cheetahs, for example, and where to look for them. He went out of his way so that we could get really good photos of the animals. He is an excellent driver and quick thinker. He knows of the good food spots, he gave us tips when we were trying to look for gifts to buy too. The land cruiser was very comfortable and clean. We saw SO many animals - Moses knew when and where to find them. We also had enough time to make a quick stop at a village and learn about their customs. Moses was very flexible and I would highly recommend him as a tour guide and Axis Africa Safaris to anyone hoping to have a fun and memorable experience. If you have any questions (especially if you’ve never really travelled before), please feel free to message me. We had such a great time and really loved the camps we stayed at! I will definitely be recommending Axis Africa Safaris to my friends and family. Excellent service, excellent value for your money, super reliable staff, amazing tour and tour guide.
