A well organised safari
We had a good trip with Axis Africa, everything was well organised from the first hotel pick up to the days we were out doing activities. Guide, Peter Kapino, was very knowledgeable, friendly and ensured we had a good time. He tried hard to find all animals whilst we were out on safari and answered all our questions, both about the animals and generally about life in Kenya! We felt safe at all times during our trip.
There were a couple of negatives of the trip. Firstly, a few of the optional activities were a little more expensive than we were told or had hidden costs which were not stated in the description. Secondly, the last day was very rushed, when in Hell's gate it felt as though we were being rushed along and didn't have time to 'explore' as described, we did the minimum not exploring the caves etc. Following that visit, we were taken for lunch at 11:30am before driving back to Nairobi, although we had been told we would end the day around 4pm. This 5th day was realistically only half a day and it was a shame to end on such a rushed and disappointing note when we were expecting a whole day of activity. It seemed this was because another couple on the shared trip were staying another day and and travelling to amboselli and so our day had to be rushed to accommodate them, which I felt was unfair to us. I don't believe this was the guides fault as I understand this would be a long day for him, but the other couples trip should not have impacted ours.
The trip seemed generally good value for money, although it seemed other similar priced trips did include the day 4 boat ride price, which this didn't. And the very limited final day reduced the value for money.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Timeliness
Good communication in English. Cost can be negotiated, value for money, timeliness.
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari tours are organised meticulously and safe. We could very close to big five and many more.
Thorny bush Tangala lodge was excellent both in food and sighting animals . Rustic tents in middle of the game santury with great staff.
Kruger full-day safari is nice and we were in Radisson Kruger Hodesprit nice accomodation
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Ruben sales manager was very helpful đ
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Good specialy Doren was so friendly
Very Good organisation. On Time .
The méal was Good but désert and coffre was missing
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a great time!
I thought our trip was good value for money and I particularly appreciated the quick response time from the tour operator. The food and accommodation was good and comfortable (important given I was travelling with my 70 year old mother). I would highly recommend. A few small things - on the first say our itinerary was changed and we weren't given any notice so there was some confusion among the group. No binoculars were provided even though it stated on the itinerary that they would be. Some hotels charged for bottled water even though the itinerary said that water and soft drinks would be free. But overall these are small things. We had a lovely adventure.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Josh was so helpful and fast to reply leading up to the safari
We loved the private tour and the ease of having choice and extra freedom. Our guides were so knowledgeable
Leaving this tour guide and being handed over to others in a different area (under same company) was a regret of ours as the communication didnât pass over very well.
Other than that we lived the energy, fun and overall experience!! Had a beautiful time on the Serengeti
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good bang for the buck!
Our tour was a 13 day/12 night adventure, covering Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, plus a side trip visiting 3 different tribes. A highlight for me was actually visiting the indigenous Hazabe tribe. The safari itself was great. Saw the Big 5, although the rhinos were very far away. Very much enjoyed witnessing the Great Migration of wildebeest, crossing the Mara River. The camps, food, and service were all excellent. Our driver was very knowledgeable on identifying game and birds; plus, he was a great mechanic - which can be very handy if the jeep develops mechanical issues, given the rough and dusty roads. My only downside, was there were a couple of issues with lodging snafus, and the jeep itself (a Toyota Landcruiser) could have been in better shape. One window couldnât be opened/closed without the help of the driver, and when dust is flying about (often), thatâs a problem. Another window was hard to roll up/down. The roof top only had one of two locks working, and one gas shock was broken. Arm rests were stuck in the âupâ position, and seat belts were inoperable.
Other than that, the safari itself was great!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adrian was a great laugh and good guide, once asked he gave all information needed
Adrian was a good tour guide, young and keen which is good to see. The tour itself was very organized and thought through, no hiccups along the way. Especially through online bookings.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great fun
Was good to see all the animals the food and organisation was okay but the animals made up for it
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari 5 days
It was good, Masai Mara was amazing, the accomodation as described and the driver knew a lot of the good places, however, he was always late and on the last day the car broke down.