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Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- KATO & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Ranj | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Adventure in Mara
We booked a 3 nights and 4 days package Axis Safaris after watching many excellent reviews on YouTube. From the initial enquiries: Number of people, Safari requirements, Different Lodge options and answering any other questions, Rita from Axis Safaris was absolutely brilliant with very good customer service.
A day before the Safari, we received a message from Axis confirming pick up by the driver and the driver also reached out directly. We arrived at thier offices to drop off our excess luggage to be kept securely and were introduced to our Safari Tour Guide Charles Kyalo who from the start to the end was professional, courteous, patient and explained everything very clearly to everyone.
We saw the Big 5 Inc Leopard and also many Lions with cubs, Elephants, Giraffes at Mara and White Rhinos, Lions, lots of Flamingos at Lake Nakuru. We as a family of 2 adults and 2 children loved every single moment and will cherish this Safari experience. I will highly recommend Axis Safaris and Charles Kyalo as a guide. Until next time Kwaheri na Asante Sana 👍
Email Alissa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Experience with Laso
We had an absolutely wonderful safari experience, and a huge part of what made the trip so memorable was our guide, Laso. He was incredibly skilled, experienced, attentive, and genuinely determined to make sure we had the best possible experience.
Laso had an amazing ability to position the vehicle so that we could get the best views and photos of the animals. Whenever he heard over the radio that something had been spotted, he reacted immediately and did everything possible to get us there in time. He expertly navigated rough terrain, crossed rivers, drove through bushes, and maneuvered the vehicle into the perfect position for us to see the wildlife. Thanks to his persistence, experience, and determination, we saw an incredible number of animals, including all of the Big Five.
At the same time, I always felt completely safe with him. He is an excellent and very alert driver who clearly has extensive experience. He was also passionate about sharing his knowledge, explaining the animals, their behavior, and everything we were seeing along the way. He was wonderful with our children and made the experience interesting and enjoyable for the whole family.
Beyond the game drives, Laso was extremely accommodating and flexible. He happily adjusted stops for particular breakfast and lunch places we wanted to visit, made sure we always had enough water, and took great care of us throughout the trip. He was always punctual - usually already waiting for us before we were ready - and consistently explained what we would be doing, where we were going, and what to expect next. Everything was organized and clear, the itinerary was followed smoothly, yet he was always willing to be flexible when we wanted something different.
We feel extremely lucky that Laso was our guide. His professionalism, enthusiasm, patience, driving skills, knowledge, and determination to find wildlife truly made our safari exceptional. Not every guide will go to the same lengths to create this kind of experience, and Laso really stands out.
I would highly recommend specifically asking for Laso when booking with Axis Safari.
MA
Email Aicha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The experience was absolutely amazing — truly a once-in-a-lifetime journey that everyone should experience at least once. Axis Africa Safaris are real safari experts, and what made our safari truly exceptional was our guide, Charles Kyalo.
He was incredibly attentive, professional, patient, and always ready for the next adventure. His knowledge and passion made every moment unforgettable.
I highly recommend Axis Africa Safaris, and especially Charles, for an unforgettable safari experience.
From Morocco with love 🇲🇦❤️
MA
Email IBTISSAM | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 🤩
Charles Kyalo is an exceptional guide: organized, thoughtful, punctual, and a great communicator. He listens closely to his clients and anticipates a great deal to make the experience enjoyable.
The game drives with him were very productive — we saw a wide variety of animals. One moment stood out in particular: after more than 12 hours of game drive in the Masai Mara reserve, while we were already heading back, he propose to drive several kilometers back so we could see a leopard! That kind of dedication makes all the difference.
I highly recommend Charles Kyalo for an unforgettable safari!
AE
Email Asif | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
★★★★★ Unforgettable Family Safari Through the Rift Valley
Our experience with Axis Africa Safaris was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. The entire safari was beautifully organized, seamless, and exceeded our expectations.
A special mention goes to our guide, Amos, who was outstanding. His knowledge of Kenya’s wildlife, nature, and landscapes was truly impressive. He was incredibly patient, attentive, and always went the extra mile to make sure we had the best possible experience. His sharp eyes and excellent understanding of animal behavior helped us witness some unforgettable wildlife moments.
What impressed us most was Amos’s passion for his work. He wasn’t just driving us around—he genuinely wanted us to understand and appreciate the beauty of Kenya. He made the safari both exciting and educational while ensuring that our family was always comfortable and safe.
Axis Africa Safaris delivered a truly memorable Kenyan adventure, and Amos played a huge part in making it special. From the planning and organization to the actual safari experience, everything was handled professionally.
I would highly recommend Axis Africa Safaris, especially if you are lucky enough to have Amos as your guide. An unforgettable experience and a wonderful way to discover the magic of Kenya! 🇰🇪🦁🐘🦒
Thank you, Axis Africa Safaris and Amos, for the incredible memories!
AE
Email Sweta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was planned and executed so well.
A huge thank you to Axis Safari and our wonderful driver/guide Amos for making our Kenya safari truly unforgettable! ❤️🦁
From the breathtaking Masai Mara to the beautiful Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli, every destination was filled with incredible experiences, wildlife, and memories that we will cherish forever.
A special shout-out to Amos, whose knowledge, patience, enthusiasm, and amazing ability to spot wildlife made the journey even more special. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience.
Thank you, Axis Safari, for an exceptionally well-organised trip and for giving us memories that will last a lifetime! 🇰🇪✨
Highly recommended! 🌿🦒🐘
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Email Siddharth N | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari experience with Axis
Excellent safari experience with Axis Africa! We spotted the big 5. And had a wonderful time seeing other animals too. Our guide Saddam was excellent, he knew the exact locations to spot animals. He was patient and did not rush us. The planning and prep done by Tabitha was also too good. She was very responsive to all my queries. The stay options were also good. Especially Enkorok camp in Mara.
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Email Prashasti Saxena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!! Had an amazing sense and understanding of animals, was ethical, best guide :)
Jumbe was our driver and he was AMAZING! one of the only ethical guides/drivers during the trip. At several points in masai mara, drivers were driving up too close to the animals or disturbing wildlife. I loved that Jumbe maintained distance and professional conduct at all times even if several cars were breaking rules.
He also has an amazing sense and understanding of animals. We spotted so much wildlife and he always knew how long to wait for us to see something interesting. For example we saw a family of lions sleeping under a tree and he stopped the car at a distance for several minutes, we even told him to leave cos we got bored and within the next two minutes of our conversation with him, the whole family got up to go eat a wildebeast that was hunted earlier in the day. Insane instinct!!!! We got to see the lions move by very close to us coincidently cos they were crossing the path, and then we got to see the whole family feeding on the hunt. Amazing experience. Same with the wilderbeasts and their crossing at the Mara river. He somehow just knew how the wilderbeasts would behave and move back closer to the area that we were in, and we had to wait for a couple of hours, but he was right and we saw some of them cross the river. He answered allllll our questions (and i had a lot) and it was overall a wonderful experience. Im gonna recommend him and Axis to everybody I know :)
CN
Email ray | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seven incredible days with Peter Kapino: lions, migration, rhinos, flamingos and Kilimanjaro
We recently completed the 7 Days Masai Mara–Lake Nakuru–Lake Naivasha–Amboseli private safari with Axil Africa Safaris, and our guide throughout the journey was Peter Kapino. It was an amazing itinerary with very different landscapes and wildlife every day, and Peter made the whole trip informative, comfortable and fun.
The safari started with the drive from Nairobi toward Masai Mara, including the impressive Great Rift Valley scenery. From the beginning, Peter explained the geography of the area and gave us background about the communities and landscapes we were passing through. This continued throughout the week, so even the long transfers between parks became part of the experience.
Once we arrived in the Masai Mara, the wildlife was incredible. There were animals almost everywhere we looked. We saw large numbers of wildebeest and zebras, many different antelope species, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants and predators.
We were especially lucky with lions. We saw a lot of them throughout our time in the Mara, including one remarkable encounter where two lions were mating. Peter explained their behavior while keeping a respectful distance so we could observe without interfering. It was one of the most unusual wildlife moments we have ever experienced.
We also watched a cheetah eating. Seeing a cheetah in the wild was already exciting, but being able to watch one feeding made the encounter even more special. Peter explained the differences between cheetahs and other large predators, as well as how their hunting strategy and lighter body structure influence their behavior after a kill.
One of the biggest highlights was witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration. The sheer number of animals across the plains was difficult to comprehend. Thousands of wildebeest were moving through the ecosystem, together with zebras and other herbivores. It felt like watching a live nature documentary.
Peter helped us understand that the migration is not simply one single event but a continuous movement through the Serengeti and Masai Mara depending on rainfall, water and fresh grazing. Having this explanation while physically watching the herds made the experience much more meaningful.
One evening in the Mara gave us a completely different kind of memory. A giraffe stood against the setting sun, creating an iconic African silhouette. The sky was glowing while the giraffe slowly moved through the grass. It was simple compared with the predator sightings, but it was probably one of the most beautiful moments of the entire journey.
At Lake Nakuru, we were excited to see rhinos, and we were surprised by just how many birds surrounded the lake. The flamingos were spectacular. There were huge groups of them feeding around the water, adding flashes of pink across the landscape. We also saw pelicans, storks and many other birds. Peter explained how changing water conditions affect the bird populations and why this area is so important for wildlife.
The trip through Naivasha and Hell’s Gate gave us another change of pace and scenery. After several days of intense game drives, it was interesting to experience a landscape where walking and cycling are possible and where animals such as zebras and giraffes can be seen in a more open environment.
Finally, Amboseli provided some of the most iconic views of our entire safari. Watching big herds of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro behind them was breathtaking. When the mountain was visible and elephants walked into the foreground, it created exactly the classic image of Kenya that we had hoped to see.
The elephants themselves were impressive, especially some of the very large adults. Peter explained their family relationships, how females and young elephants stay together and how they travel through the Amboseli ecosystem searching for food and water.
Peter’s driving deserves special mention as well. Many of the roads are not easy, especially inside the reserves, but he drove confidently and carefully. He knew how to select routes, find wildlife and position the vehicle well for photographs. At the same time, we never felt that he was chasing animals just for photos. He respected the wildlife and allowed us to observe naturally.
His knowledge of animal behavior, habitats, Kenyan geography and local culture was excellent. We asked many questions during the week, sometimes about animals and sometimes about Kenyan life, and he always took the time to explain.
Peter Kapino was also friendly throughout the journey and made seven days together feel easy. His calm personality, sense of humor and enthusiasm contributed enormously to our enjoyment.
We returned to Nairobi with thousands of photographs and memories of lions mating, a cheetah feeding, wildebeest migration, rhinos, huge numbers of flamingos, a giraffe under the sunset and elephants standing beneath Kilimanjaro.
Thank you, Peter Kapino, for an incredible safari. We would highly recommend him and Axil Africa Safaris to anyone wanting to explore Kenya.
CA
Email Rocky | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Peter Kapino made our safari feel like a wildlife documentary
Our seven-day private safari through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli was one of the most memorable trips we have ever taken. We were incredibly fortunate to have Peter Kapino from Axil Africa Safaris as our guide and driver for the whole journey.
Before arriving in Kenya, we mainly hoped to see some of the Big Five and experience the famous African landscapes. By the end of the trip, we had seen far more wildlife than we imagined and had also learned a huge amount about Kenya, its ecosystems, geography and local culture.
Peter Kapino has a very good way of explaining things. He does not simply point at an animal and tell you its name. He explains its behavior, habitat, relationships with other animals and sometimes even what it is likely to do next. This made the safari much more interesting because we began to understand the animals rather than simply collect photographs of them.
The Masai Mara gave us some incredible encounters. We saw many lions during our game drives, including males, females and different groups spread across the savanna. The most surprising moment was when Peter found two lions mating. We were able to observe this natural behavior from the vehicle, and Peter explained their mating behavior and the dynamics of lion prides. It was an extraordinary experience and certainly not something we expected to see.
Another unforgettable moment was finding a cheetah eating. Being able to watch a cheetah feeding in the wild was fascinating. Peter gave us plenty of time to observe and photograph the animal, and he explained how cheetahs hunt, how quickly they need to eat before larger predators arrive and some of the challenges they face in the ecosystem.
We were also extremely lucky to experience the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara. Seeing huge numbers of wildebeest moving together across the plains was one of the defining moments of our trip. There were wildebeest and zebras everywhere, creating exactly the kind of scene we had imagined before coming to Africa. Peter explained the annual migration route and how the herds follow rainfall and fresh grass through the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem.
Some of our favorite moments were not necessarily the most dramatic ones. One evening, for example, we watched a giraffe silhouetted against the sunset. With the golden light across the savanna, it was an incredibly beautiful scene. Peter was patient and allowed us to enjoy and photograph the moment. It became one of our favorite photos of the entire safari.
At Lake Nakuru, the experience changed completely. Instead of endless savanna, we found a lake surrounded by wildlife and birds. We were thrilled to see rhinos, including impressive close views, and an extraordinary number of flamingos. At certain points the shoreline seemed covered with them. Together with pelicans, marabou storks and other birds, it created a completely different kind of wildlife experience from Masai Mara.
Peter was very knowledgeable about the birds as well. Even when we were more focused on the larger animals, he would point out interesting species and explain some of their behavior.
Then came Amboseli, which was perhaps the most beautiful ending we could have asked for. Seeing the famous elephants of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro behind them was incredible. We watched groups of elephants moving slowly across the plains while Kilimanjaro dominated the background. The combination of huge elephants, open grassland and the mountain made the scenery look almost like a postcard.
Peter knew where to position the vehicle to make the most of the view. He also explained the elephant family groups and how the Amboseli elephants move between feeding and water areas. We could tell that he genuinely enjoys sharing his knowledge.
Outside the national parks, Peter also made the long drives interesting. He talked about the Great Rift Valley, different regions of Kenya, Maasai culture, local communities, farming and everyday life. We really appreciated having someone who could explain the country rather than only the wildlife.
His driving was excellent throughout the trip. Safari roads can be rough, dusty and unpredictable, but we always felt safe. He handled difficult tracks calmly and seemed to know exactly where he was going even deep inside the parks.
Most importantly, Peter Kapino is simply a very nice person. He is friendly, patient, respectful and easy to spend time with. He never seemed tired of our questions and never made us feel rushed.
We would very happily travel with him again. If you are planning a safari with Axil Africa Safaris, we strongly recommend asking for Peter Kapino. The animals and landscapes of Kenya are already extraordinary, but having a guide like Peter turns the safari into a much deeper and more memorable experience.
