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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 Sonia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari... not what I expected... maybe...
First of all, I don't blame Axis Africa if my safari was less than ideal. I think for the price, I got a great deal. I saw lions, cheetahs. leopards, lots of elephants. giraffes, zebras. Pic-up, drop-off, camps and game drives were exactly as promised. I guess I really came with little experience and expectations. I was in a (nice) pop-up van with a bunch of foreigners (like me). The guide spent most of the time on a radio with other guides. We could guess when he spoke a lot and we say all the vans heading in one direction it was a lion or something "big". It did kind of feel we were harassing the animals, even caging them in with vans. Only once did our driver seem to participate in this (on the last day, he gunned the van to try to get a rise out of a cheetah, who did not respond-- and several of us let him know we didn't think it cool to do this-- but we did notice other vans harassing animals, shouting at them and trying to provoke them. I did get the feeling that the guides on these "budget" safaris would do "whatever" they thought made the guest happy and earn more tips. We clearly went off-road when it was marked. I also had a bad experience at the camp when a driver from another safari made sexual comments and reached into his pants and (well whatever) while speaking to me. (He asked it I was in a tent alone --I wans't) and then I just left.. I probably should have taken his name or photo-- but I was in shock! Anyway, this was not the fault of my company, but it did mar my experience.
In my further travels in Africa, I did another game drive in Botswana that was actually cheaper and more professional. We didn't drive as close to the animals but that actually felt better,
I did feel Axis Africa gave me what they promised in a budget safari. That said, I am not sure what i got what what I anticipated. I did see a lot of animals. They were mostly wild and free, except that we caged them in with our vehicles (and they did seem OK with this). Our guide, while not particularly knowledgeable ("there ix a big elephant and a little elephant") was pleasant enough. I hope this post alerts other women who may be harasssed to take a photo and report it as I wish I had.
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Email Tho. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Smooth operation from begin to finish
I liked my experience with Axis Safari, the operation was smooth from begin to finish. I compared some companies for this trip and got some good information about the program when i visited the Axis office in Nairobi. I had my tour with Steve as a guide and six other people in the car. Steve was a real good driver and had a youthful energy. He knew some trivia about almost all animals we saw (and we saw a lot). He was helpful when needed and remained patient on the long gamedrive (9 hours!) on the second day. I think Steve's vibe works the best with a younger crowd. If you would like a more serene, Attenborough-like vibe you might want to ask for another guide.
The food in the camp was nutritious and the host was friendly. Yes, the entrance fee is high. But its worth the money if you want to see the place once in your life.
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Email Shivani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Experience
It was a very beautiful experience. Cynthia was responsive and reachable for communication all throughout. Our guide- Jony was great. We were able to spot the 4 of the big 5 and many others too. It was truly magical. Would love to come back and experience this one more time.
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Email Eva lario | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was so si good, they did everything we need
The safari was very good, well managed, and we saw all the animals, thanks to our Spanish-speaking guide David, who made a great effort and did everything possible, so he was very attentive and kind to us and made the safari more enjoyable.
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Email Shilpi | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Cynthia is a good planner,accomodating, prompt in respnding my queries.
We had the most wonderful experience on safari with Axis Africa.The safari helped us to witness several wonderful experience.such as lions mating.Lions, giraffe, elephants crossing our roads.We saw many animals during our 3 days trip at Masai Mara . Jambo mara safari lodge was good to stay. But the experience of staying 1 night in Lencheda delux camp was amazing.Especially the fresh food served by them.
Nakuru game drive was another exiting part.we saw white nd black rhinos, beautiful birds nd flamingos.
At Naivasa we took just the boat ride.We saw feeding of so many hipoos, innumerable special beautiful birds.The eagles diving nd picking up the fish thrown by the boatman was worth watching.
Finally,we took a walk in hell's gate.I will recommend,one should take the pain of getting down to have lifetime experience of that Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs,water-gouged gorges,stark rock towers nd a natural spa.
I will strongly recommend to choose Axis Africa for safari in Kenya to everyone.They are professional, reasonable cost nd fun to be with.During safaris communication of the driver/guide was very good nd clear.
Email Nigel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Par excellence!
This person went for four days and five days and saw the big five. Like our guide said, "What you won't see at Masai Mara you will see at Nakuru". He was right. Nakuru is a very small National Park. You can drive around it in a couple of hours, but it had a leopard sitting lazily in a tree, a family of white rhinoceros eating grass quietly and a group of giraffes moving in normal speed was like watching giants moving in slow motion. What a fantastic experience!
Fantastic safari
It was a fantantastic experience. Much more than expected. The safari was unforgettable. There were plenty of animals and we had a very good guide, Charles.
The tented camp was nice and the food very good, but they should renew the mattresses.
A very recommended experience.
They provided the best guide king Julius
If the review was about our guide only I'd give 10 stars.
Julius was absolutely superb , kind, funny, knowledgeable, and got us so respectfully close to get us those picture perfect moments we dreamt of . Julius was considerate with each different member of the group and catered for every bodies needs constantly with a smile and a sense of humour.
Axis themselves were well priced , their accommodation choices were superb we stayed at the Sopa lodges and they are nothing short of perfect ( we even got engaged in one )
My only negative is that their communication styles need to be improved , and their logistics of where guests are staying need to be considered more .
However Julius made our trip into a dream come true .
Thank you Julius .
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Email Maighread | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and knowledgeable
Had a great time. Joel was very helpful and friendly. He gave us lots of information. Would definitely recommend
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Email Thumaty | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Customer friendly
We went on $360 per person experience for a 3D/2N trip to Masai Mara.
A huge shout out to Ms.Monica who handled every tiny query of ours with much patience.Her approach was precisely the reason we went ahead with Axis Africa.
Our stay was super comfortable but with a few issues such as the leaking toilet floor which eventually got sorted out to a certain extent.
The local food was great.
Our driver Saddam was very courteous and respectful.
Our trip to the Masai village was the highlight for our daughter as she loved interacting with the locals.