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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 Nancy Sunshine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari
The safari experience was amazing. Our guide Peter was very patient and showed us all of the big 5 and the ugly 5. We were able to get close enough to get videos and pictures.
Things to know, if you're getting the tent. You are basically camping. There is an indoor washroom, hot water and beds but it's not fancy. There was no wifi at our camp lenchada so get a sim card. Also bring your powerbank and more than one charger as generator was only available during peak hours. Food was ok, bring snacks if you eat regularly. Overall all amazing 10 out of 10!
Would definitely recommend to others
Our driver John was very punctual, knowledgeable, accommodating and made sure our safety and capturing memorable photos were priority. Mara Lenchada camp was rustic, outdoorsy living with a team who took care of our needs. Helen and her staff made sure we were comfortable, fed (local cuisine Only) and had hot water for showering. Electricity is only available in early morning and late evening hours so take backup power sources and lantern if necessary, no electrical outlets in the tents, pack snacks + earplugs if you're easily startled and be prepared for early morning game drives.
We saw all the Big 5 animals and more while touring the Massai Mara in their natural habits and were more than satisfied with the experience. The 4x4 jeep was comfortable and kept us safe while offering adequate access to view everything in a 360 degree direction.
If possible, pack some stuff (snacks, stationery items, small gifts, etc) to donate to the kids at the nearby massai village and school - very memorable experience. Souvenirs made by the ladies of the village will also be on sale. Donations are accepted.
Lanet Matfam Resort and Dove Nest Lodge took us back to hotel living with Kenyan decor and hospitable staff.
Touring Nakuru National Park gave us opportunity to see flamingos among other birds, both the black and endangered white rhinoceros, Columbus monkeys, leopards, giraffes and more!
You have the option of seeing Hells gate National park either by walking, cycling Or via the confines of your transportation. A visit crescent Island for boat ride where you watch hippos plus other wild animals is recommended!
You will not be disappointed!
HK
Email Fai | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The driver, Kikitu,is a good tourist guide
It meet my expectations.
Though there is a flaw (the solar hot water system in my tent was found malfunction at one night) during this journey. But this not Axis Africa Safari's fault.
As a whole, I enjoy this journey so much.
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Email Jeannie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome and Wowed
I was looking around for quotes for safari and the parks they visit but felt that Axis offered what I wanted. Lennox was super prompt in replies and all was well-planned for my 5D Mara-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli mixed camp and lodges with a land cruiser.
Our guide Peter is super experienced and knowledgeable. I kind of think there’s probably not much he didn’t know. Haha. His driving is superb with great manoeuvring skills and also always managed to help us find a good spot for photo taking. On top of that he helped us spot many animals along the way. Super friendly and approachable and one whom you can trust.
The places we stayed at were Lenchata Lodge Camp - its like glamping with bathroom at the back. Hot water is available. Jacinta was very hospitable and friendly. Food tasted good as well!
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge-we love this place because the animals were free to roam around the area, they can be just right behind your backyard.
AA Lodge-in AA they have decent cottage rooms and buffets so we tried quite varied stays at different places.
We saw 4/5 of the big five but it doesn’t disappoint because the 7 of us in the group was just wowed by the whole experience.
I highly recommend Axis as your tour company and Peter as your guide. Throughout the whole safari experience we were all well taken care of and has numerous pictures that wowed our friends and family. Will come back again!
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Email Tofig Eynullayev | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour!!!
I am very pleased that I chose Axis tour, not because they were very punctual and everything went smooth but also because our driver - James - was absolutely a great guy and we all made good friends with him. He was very friendly, calm, patient and informative. If I will ever come back, I'll for sure ask him to be my driver again. He knows all the spots like the back of his hand. We almost saw all the animals possible.
SG
Email Peck | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazingly Wonderful Experience with a wonderful guide/driver
This is my first safari experience & it’s indeed an exhilarating experience. What made it even more memorable is the awesome guide and excellent driver, Peter who is an expert in navigating his vehicle and also has a good eye to help us look out for the animals.
The journey from Nairobi to Masaai Mara were smooth and pleasant. The safari experience was superb… being able to spot all the big 5s except the rhinos
Email Edith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our tour operator Khalifa is the best. Friendly, knowledgeable, smart and very entertaining.
Maasai Mara safari was out of this world.Axis, the way to tour.
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Email Vishwa Goudar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive, excellent attention to detail, flexible and accommodating, friendly
This was an unforgettable excellent experience! From the get go Lennox was very flexible and accommodating with our booking and answering the myriad of first-timer questions I had - not only for food restriction, but also with the needs of members of different ages in our group (children and elderly). He and his team went out of their way in organizing a birthday celebration for my wife in the middle of the trip, with almost no co-ordination required at our end.
Jimmy (our guide) was extremely flexible, seamlessly adapting the schedule and making sure we were well fed and had ample opportunity to view all kinds of wildlife (animals and birds) in the parks. He is an excellent driver, knowledgeable, and a master in positioning the vehicle such that we could almost touch the lions and elephant families at Maasai Mara and Amboseli.
Everything was perfectly co-ordinated, he had no complaints if we were late with our shopping - the schedule was automatically adjusted with a smile and a “it’s ok!!” Vegetarian food was always ensured (upon request at booking of course). Jimmy is extremely affable with and excellent network amongst his fellow tour guides - this meant excellent co-ordination between the guides to make sure no one, including us, missed an animal sighting. Each day, we were blown away by how much Jimmy got us to see (we counted 13 animal species and 8 bird species on our second day), how much knowledge he shared about their life span, how they survive, what they eat, where they are found, and looking up more details in his guide book when requested.
Your experience will be beyond your expectations! Axis is great value for money!! Strongly recommended!
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Email Esther Schulte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience!!!
Our driver and guide Ben was wonderful!!! He was very nice to us, answered all our questions, explained lots of interesting things, tried always to meet our expectations during the drive, and offer the best experience!
I really had a fantastic time and really want to thank Ben for it!!
HU
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely flexible and good service
It was a pleasant 3 days of safari. Everything went smooth. Highly recommend them. Thank you for ride and special thanks for Peter who was out guide.