20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant
Best service I've used lately with proper money value and lovely staff
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Polite, good driver , helpful
Everything was efficient and the communication was very good. In the what’s all group they were immediately responding. The transportation was also very good.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Delivers!
I really enjoyed the safari organised by Axis. Our driver, Tribon, was very knowledgeable and also good fun! He went the extra mile for me ensuring I arrived safely at my new apartment after the safari which I was so grateful for as I was very tired!
Tabitha was an excellent sales rep, she answered all my questions promptly and patiently, it was her pro-activeness that led my to choose this company over others.
My only niggle was that I had specific dietary requirements that were not passed on to the lodge or restaurant. In the case of the lodge, Sankale camp , they were excellent and really accommodated me well. Hint - if you stay budget bring plenty of mosquito repellent, I used citronella incense sticks in the bathroom which worked great!
We saw lots of beautiful animals and enjoyed the scenery immensely. I chose not to take the nature walk along the banks of the Masai river as it was just too hot at 2 pm for me :) maybe take an umbrella for shade .
The visit to the Masai was interesting. Thank you Axis for a great trip!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Experience
Overall, our experience with baby bird tours was great. Our driver and guide for the day, Festus, arrived on time and was a fantastic driver. We felt safe the whole time despite some pretty intense traffic and roads 😄.
Throughout the drive to the park and within the park, he offered great information and answered all our questions.
The park itself is an absolute must visit, truly magnificent
The only negative feedback I have is the game drive time ends up being less than advertised, after lunch, we pretty much took a direct route out of the park and it didn't seem there was any intention to really look for animals.
But we arrived back in time and overall had a fantastic day, thank you!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Loved the gorillas and the chimps!
We had a great time! The communication prior to the trip was good. It was a bucket list opportunity to do the gorilla trekking and chimp trekking. We also got to walk with giraffes and zebras in Uganda which was magical. Some things to be improved on- after the first day, we had such busy itineraries with a ton of driving, we got to the hotel at dark almost every night with little time to relax. So the itinerary could be reworked in that regard. And the food at the hotels in Rwanda were ok (they were better in Uganda) but the quality was much different than the previous safari we took in Kenya/Tanzania. However, for a short 6 day trip in Rwanda/uganda we got to see the animals we came to see which was amazing. Kelly was a good guide. We felt for the price it was a good value.
DE
Very nice 3 day trip
End of January I did a 3 day trip from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg. The staff was very nice especially T-Man as a Ranger, Alex as a Driver, Noxi as Host in the Camp and the food from the chef was very delicious. I would for sure do it again! Especially the morning and evening drives are a special experience!
There were several mix-ups regarding tent and iternary. Hopefully this will be fixed soon. That‘s why it was just 4 out of 5 stars.
Regarding animals I saw a broad variety. Unfortunately I did not spot big cats (no Lion, Leopard, Cheetah). But others spotted them during my stay in different game drives so it always comes down to luck :D
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it is a tour operator attentive to customer needs
We were able to have a rich experience thanks to safari tours. The girls were attentive and available at each stage of our stay. Good value for money. We highly recommend this tour operator. Thanks again to Cynthia and Olly.
KR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smooth travel itinerary
We stayed at base camp from January 17th to 19th, 2026, and embarked on a Masai Mara safari tour. We flew from Nairobi to Masai Mara, and this was our first time on a light aircraft, and it was a memorable experience. Upon landing at the Masai Mara Kiyombo airstrip, our guide from base camp greeted us warmly and led us to our accommodation. Upon arrival, we checked in with a welcome drink, had lunch, and then went on an afternoon game drive. On our first drive, we watched the sagazas feasting on their prey. We also saw jackals, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and other herbivores. The close encounter with a lion was awe-inspiring. The next day, we drove in the morning and afternoon, and saw elephants, giraffes, and rhinoceroses. On the third day, after breakfast, we flew back from Masai Mara to Nairobi. The warmth and kindness of the base camp staff, our accommodation, and the delicious food made this a truly delightful experience. I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to the travel agency trav-interactive.co.ke for supporting this entire journey, and especially to John Walala, who planned the itinerary from start to finish. Of all my many trips, this Kenya trip was one of the most special.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Charles was Good
I don't like answering quality surveys. The tour was good. I'm sorry
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tough hike, amazing experience!
My husband and I climbed Kilimanjaro for our honeymoon in January 2026 with KiliVikings! We chose the 7-day Rongai route. Overall we had a great experience. We booked a group tour, but it ended up being just the two of us and the crew! From the beginning, Charlie was very responsive (even though we arrived on Christmas Day and finished on New Year’s Eve). Our guides, Goodluck and Stephan, were awesome and helpful! They respected the mountain and checked in with us throughout the day during the hiking portion and while relaxing at camp to make sure our questions were answered! The porters, chef, guides, and the entire staff were incredible! We made it to Gilman’s point, which is not the peak but was close enough!
We went at the end of rainy season so it rained/snowed every day of our hike. The mornings were usually clear and it was amazing to see the mountain as we progressed! Charlie arranged a taxi for us to get to Arusha after the hike and helped with everything we asked!
A couple of things that could have gone better/I wish we had done differently:
-Kilivikings forgot to pack oxygen, which was said to be included in the tour. I got altitude sickness during the summit night and I probably needed it but we didn’t have any.
- I wish we had looked at the route success rates before choosing a route. We picked the Rongai route and it was beautiful!!! the forest was incredible! But i think a longer climb (like lemosho) would have been better for us to acclimate.
-We did not end up taking the acclimatization day and I wish we had. Our climb ended up being 6 days instead of 7 because the guide said we likely didn’t need the extra day. We were feeling mostly good until the summit night so not our guide’s fault!
- KiliVikings recommends a 10% tip, but we got the vibe from our porters and guides that that was not at all fair. We ended up paying about a 25% tip (which was extremely deserved but a little more than we anticipated spending).
- Nothing KiliVikings could have done about this but we found it extremely difficult to eat. (The food was delicious we simply couldn’t eat because of the altitude). We live at sea level and have never been so high up so we truly didn’t understand how the altitude could impact us and the biggest hurdle was our appetite. We slept fine and for the most part we acclimated until we started the climb to the summit.
Again, overall, it was challenging, incredible, and a truly unique experience! Thank you KiliVikings!
