20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
We did a tour of Kapama. We stayed at three different lodges in five days. We initially thought it might be rushed but it felt like the perfect time at each location.
Our tour organiser, Ruben, made sure everything was taken care of. All transfers were organised without having to ask. They were even able to easily organise changes to our plans, like different airports and pick up locations/times without any stress.
We really enjoyed our time there and this tour company made the seamless trip that it was.
I’d highly recommend.
CA
Fantastic week with an even better guide, Francis!
We booked the 7 day safari which included 2 nights Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, 2 nights Amboseli. It was a great balance of safari days and city days in between. We got so lucky with making friends on the tour including our amazing guide Francis. I will talk more about him below.
Our 2 days in Maasai Mara were incredible. We saw cheetahs, lions, and leopards all up very very close. Elephants that walked right by us. Hippos and crocodiles. A baby animal for everything too. The camp decent but maybe not as comfortable as some would like. Not a big deal for the first nights since you're excited. I think you can ask to upgrade though if you wanted. We did a quick village tour for $10 which was a bit over an hour. It was interesting and fun so I'd say worth it to see how the people there live. They do try to sell you some things at the end and they aren't cheap really but I thought of it as a donation so I bought a club as a souvenir. There were a few things we could do that cost extra over the tour but they were pretty worth it. It might be good to check ahead though to see what is paid and what is extra so you can budget it in.
Nakuru park was a surprisingly great stop too where we got another leopard and lots of rhinos. I think we got a bit lucky but with how they radio each other between the cars it seemed like a great system to find animals that other drivers spotted. We had our evening open so we visited a local school and it was so eye opening of an experience. They need a lot of help here in many places but what some of the leaders are doing for their community is amazing. If you want to check that out look up Soar Kenya on Facebook and look for James Yegon. They can pick you up to show you around if you would like to see things and donate some money to help.
Hells Gate and Amboseli were both very great too and it was nice to change the landscape and see different parts of Kenya. We did a boat ride at Naivasha which was worth it. Lots of hippos! They had ah optional walk for $50 too on the island which was cool but would have been better on the island it was just flooded at the time. Hells Gate bike ride was worth doing I think but a bit tough of a bike in terms of heat and terrain. Just a couple hours total though. Amboseli didn't have the range of animals as Maasai but the elephants were incredible. They were everywhere and had so many babies too. The view of Kilimanjaro was so cool too.
There were some changes to itinerary because of a mix up but we decided to take the changes so that we could stay with Francis. He super personable and knowledgeable, 16 years experience, and we couldn't ask him something he didn't know. We would often say trust in Francis if we parked or went somewhere and it would always pay off with great views and animals. If Francis started ripping down the road we knew something good was coming up! He was flexible with us when we needed (ex. dropped us off at the Tanzania border at the end) and also great to recommend places to go out at night when we were in the city. Your tour guide can make or break your trip and this one made it so much better! Overall this was a great way to see a lot of Kenya in a short time for a fair price. Be okay with plans changing a bit and rolling with the punches and you will have a fantastic experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Tour Operator
Family Leisure Africa was fantastic from beginning to end. Wislay worked within our budget and planned our trip to Maasai Mara really well as we had anticipated.When I required information, he was really helpful and quick to respond to to my inquiries and emails as well. We had the finest guide when we arrived! Evans was fantastic 😊 . I definitely recommend Family Leisure Africa to family and friends!It met our expectations and l believe it will meet yours too.It is the best and affordable as well.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful
I went with my family, the places were amazing, we saw a lot of animals and plants that we can’t see again easily. Our guide was Godfrey, he was perfect, he told us a lot of mantion about Masai, nature and history of Tanzania. Thank you so much.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionals with excellent service
village trip and then Game drives on next two days. The vehicle was 4x4 Land cruiser and it justified its power engine. The guide Mr. Leroy was excellent and always tried to put his extra efforts in showing us Pride. He was fully familiar with the region and the wild animals residing in the region. Loved spending time with him. Stay was also good. Thank you dear Axis Safari!
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days safari experience
We had an amazing 6-day safari visiting Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. Our guide, Marcus, went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Both Marcus and David were very knowledgeable about the wildlife and knew the best spots to see all kinds of animals and take great photos. They were also very skilled drivers, which was important not only during the safari but also on highways and in city traffic. On top of that, Marcus was incredibly helpful when I fell ill due to food poisoning, driving me all the way to a hospital in Narok to ensure I received proper medical care. Overall, doing the safari with African Bush Explorers was great value for money, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and well-organized adventure.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Relaxing, joyful, lot of knowledge!
I booked the tour few weeks before our visit in Kenya. I had clear communication with the operator. Even though our schedule was quite tight packed, they were flexible with planning. Thanks to their knowledge and experience, our tour was full of attractions, however we had enough time to relax. Our guide, Rocky, has impressive knowledge about the nature, but also the culture of locals. We are very grateful for that experience and everything we have learned during safari trip. I strongly recommend using Oloropa and if you're lucky enough to get Rocky as your guide, simply get in the car, relax and enjoy views and stories he'll tell you.
Names show what they are!!they give us unique experiences
guide has wide-ranging experience and deep expertise. I joined their tour several times but they always have reply our many questions about wildlife.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of our lifetime!
Myself and my husband had the time of our lives on this trip.
The Safari/Lake Nakuru exceeded our expectations and that was thanks to JOHN who made it happen:)
He has a wealth of knowledge which he shared with us and never missed an animal to see - we saw thw Big 5(the ugly 5 :-D) and everything in between.
His positive and caring attitude towards not only us but mainly for the animals was truly evident throughout the time we spent with him. We love his respect (unlike many other guides) for the animals crossing giving them time and way/switching the engine off and taking the time to observe the nature around us.
Both Tent accomondation in Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Lodge @ Lake Nakuru were excellent with great selection of food bot different yet enjoyable in their own right.
We were already discussing with John that one day we would love to do it again with the kids when they are bigger and would ask for John.
Thanks again and good luck with the business.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing and they understood their assignment.
I had an amazing experience with the Family Leisure team. This is the best tours and travel company I have ever engaged. Their communication was prompt and clear, service was top-notch. I felt like they did more than I expected and I can say that it was an excellent trip. I felt well taken care of throughout the trip. I’d highly recommend them to anyone seeking a reliable travel service!
