50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Provided the best tour guide and great food
Kida was always responsive and took good care of us. The safari package was very good value for money. Food provided on our safari was excellent; not individually boxed as the norm for other agencies. We always had 3 courses.
The 'star of the show' was our incredible guide 'Meku.' He worked hard to make sure we had the best experience and rewarded us with seeing all 5 big cats ... on our first safari!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the best tour ever
We had a great experience in Kenya thanks to Like a Local Safaris and HIGHLY recommend them to everyone!!! :) Maurice was communicative, welcoming, and willing to accommodate our last-minute requests, including finding us a hotel room and taking care of our luggage.
Borni-Borni was knowledgeable and experienced. He went extra lengths to help us spot some rare animals during the safari:
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We did have one unfortunate situation happen. When coming back from Masai Mara, our car had an issue, and we had to wait for about 4 hours in a shop in the middle of the road. Eventually we were picked up by Culture, but in the end our bike ride in Hell’s Gate was significantly shorted than what was planned; we only had about 1h there. Although this was unfortunate, this was completely out of everyone's control, and Maurice was very communicative and quick to help find us a new car to continue on our journey so hats off to him!
Culture was a wonderful host while we were in Lake Naivasha. He drives a cool car.
Overall, we had a wonderful time, and we hope everyone at Like a Local Safaris thinks of us as fondly as we think of them. 💕🫶🥰
(If you see a similar message from Bruno or Jennifer, we all went together!)
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An exciting and action-packed trip
We did 8 days safari and visited Masai Mara , lake Nakuru,lake Naivasha , Amboseli, Tsavo West and Tsavo East
We had an incredible safari experience! Thanks to such an extensive and enriching program, we spotted the Big Five, learned so much about the animals and birds, and got a real feel for the unique features of all Kenya’s major parks.
Our guide Glenn was absolutely amazing and highly professional. He explained us a lot about the animals and especially about the birds, as Glenn is absolutely passionate about them (he knew the name of every single bird species we encountered).
He navigated the parks perfectly and did everything possible to help us find the animals.
When it comes to Masai Mara, he knows it inside out (which is so crucial for a guide!).
On top of that, he is an excellent driver, we felt completely safe on some very rough and difficult roads.
Also I want to say a huge thank you to Paul, our organizer! He was always in touch, answered all our questions, and managed to quickly reschedule our safari dates when our flight to Nairobi was delayed by two days.
I highly recommend Africa Starpal as your tour operator, you will definitely get great value for money.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Leslie was the most knowledgeable, hardworking, reliable safari guide ever.
Our journey with Tanzania Choice Safaris was truly the adventure of a lifetime.
From the moment we began our safari our guide Leslie proved himself to be reliable, unflappable, kind, and deeply caring. He had a calm presence, gave us thoughtful attention, and made us feel safe, supported and thoroughly cared for throughout our entire safari. Leslie’s navigation through the parks at Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the sweeping plaines of the Serengeti was flawless. His expertise of the flora and fauna there and instinctively where to be, and when allowed us to witness wildlife moments that most people only dream about. We experienced 10 Mara River crossings during the great migration, three rhinos standing astonishingly close to our Safari jeep, a leopard resting in a tree with her kill, several impressive lion prides, and a cheetah with her four cubs to name just a few highlights of this fabulous trip.
Beyond the extraordinary wildlife and vistas our Safari offered tremendous value. The thoughtfully selected Safari camps made us feel as though we were living the true Safari experience… immersed in nature, yet wrapped in comfort. The atmosphere was authentic, warm, and wonderfully adventurous. And the staff at the Safari camps were simply the friendliest, most helpful people in the world… Full of hospitality, genuine kindness, and impeccable service.
Tanzania Choice Safaris delivered excellence at every turn and transformed our journey into something unforgettable.
We recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris with the highest enthusiasm. It was phenomenal in every way.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
#HakunaMatata
We booked our Kenya safari from India, and choosing Axis Africa was easily one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, their coordination was seamless. They picked us up from our stay, kept everything well organised, and made the entire experience completely stress-free.
A special mention has to go to Raymond, our safari guide and driver. We were incredibly lucky to spot the Big Five within the first five hours, but honestly, I believe Raymond’s experience played a huge part in it. With 16 years of experience, his knowledge of the Mara, animals and their behaviour was impressive. He knew exactly where to go, was extremely patient, and always made sure we had the best possible view without rushing us. His passion and expertise genuinely made the safari unforgettable.
Another amazing surprise was the complimentary upgrade from a 4-star to a 5-star stay. Our stay at Jambo Mara was fantastic — the hospitality, location and overall experience were excellent, and the food at the lodge was great.
If I had one small suggestion, it would be to improve the food options during the longer travel journeys. Apart from that, everything was exceptionally well managed.
Highly recommend Axis Africa, especially if you want a reliable local operator with an excellent safari team. You won’t regret booking with them!
#Hakunamatata
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Animal Spotters!
Ian and David were our drivers for our trip and they do such a great job with pointing out the animals without binoculars! They have eyes for detail and have a good understanding of the terrains! We managed to catch the BIG 5 on our 1st trip!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An expert in the field!
Was one of the most amazing experiences I could share with my daughter! Bavuma and his team turned my daughters bucket list vacation into a dream! We managed to see The Big 5, thanks to their expertise! We had a wonderful 6 day Safari, touring the best parts of Africa!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The entire safari trip was great
Gabu and Joy were professional, caring, and amazing！
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best!
Our safari experience was absolutely excellent from start to finish! We are extremely happy with the whole experience.
A special mention to our guide, Adam, and our driver, Mark, who were both outstanding. They were incredibly patient, attentive and helpful throughout the entire safari. They took the time to explain everything to us, answered all our questions and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. Their knowledge, professionalism and kindness really made a difference and made the experience even more special.
The selection of hotels was excellent, the food was great, and the entire organization was seamless. Everything was very well planned and exceeded our expectations.
We couldn’t be happier with our safari and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Tanzania. A 10/10 experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I feel let down
We went to vic falls and Botswana. The second part of the trip was in Botswana at the Chobe river lodge- the team there were fantastic and anja the manager was phenomenal.
I will point out the indigo safari did pay for a bottle of wine as a gesture based on the horrible experience at the first part of the trip at vic falls.
At Vic falls we stayed at the kazabambezi lodge. The lodge itself was ok- that said the room we were given had no working tv or wifi from the end of night one to the end of night 2 into day 3. Wires seemed to be crossed and they got someone in on the last night and 3rd morning g our last day to fix it.
I made the representative at indigo aware of the situation and asap this was not what we paid for and suggested we would need compensating. That individual then made the team at the lodge aware of us requesting compensation and I was the approached in my room by the owner of the property angrily saying I would not be getting compensation station and that everything worked fine and that I had made it up.
My issue is not with the tv not working but with the indigo representative making the lodge aware and then me being approached angrily. As I am in a same sex relationship i did not feel safe when approached angrily by the owner in a country where same sex couples have zero rights.
This spoiled the whole time in vic falls and made me want to get out of the are immediately.
Not a good experience.
In addition i was told on 2 occasions to calm down and watch my tone by the representative at indigo, when i was neither emotional nor abusive, just assertive as times had been left off our booking form.
I will not use the company again.