QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara Magic with Joyina Safaris: A Journey to Remember Forever 🦁🌍
Our experience at Masai Mara National Reserve was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very beginning, the entire safari tour was perfectly organized, professional, and filled with unforgettable moments. Every detail was handled with care, making us feel safe, comfortable, and truly welcomed throughout the journey.
A very special appreciation goes to our guide and driver, Cephas, who honestly deserves more than 5 stars. His dedication, professionalism, patience, and passion for his work were beyond exceptional. Cephas was 200% committed every single day, always making sure we had the best experience possible. His knowledge about wildlife, nature, and the safari routes was truly impressive, and because of his effort, we witnessed breathtaking moments that we will cherish forever.
What touched us the most was his honesty, kindness, and genuine care towards guests. He was not just a driver — he became the heart of our safari experience. His positive energy, punctuality, and hardworking attitude made this trip absolutely unforgettable.
Thank you to the entire tour company for such amazing hospitality and for having such a wonderful person like Cephas on your team. This safari exceeded all expectations, and we would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Kenya. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure filled with beautiful memories! 🌍🦁✨
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and knowledgeable tour operator
We are so pleased we booked with MJ Safaris and Adventure. They picked us up from the airport 2 days before our hike so we stayed an extra night at the hotel that they chose. The Maridadi hotel has great food, great rooms and a lovely clean pool. They met us the next day for our briefing and to give us our duffle bags with included sleeping bags. All the support staff were amazing, Silvano, Nicholas, Kelvin and Benjamin plus the porters who have a tough job. The food they provided was really good, nice flavours and more than enough to give you energy, they couldn't do more for you. The mountain huts were basic but comfortable and we had a 4 person bunk room for the two of us and we want to thank them for looking after us so well. The hike was amazing, as per other tour operators, it included Little Meru on day 2 in the afternoon which is well worth doing. The summit day we set off at half past midnight and got to the summit to see the sunrise over Kilimanjaro, this was beyond expectations. the summit day is tough but well worth the effort for an amazing experience and stunning scenery not to mention the sense of achievement as this is not a small mountain! You should feel confident booking with MJ Safaris as they delivered in all aspects better than we imagined and were actually better value than most and at the end of the day everyone is on the same route and same accommodation.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nofy provides outstanding value and makes Madagascar accessible
Outstanding experience with Nofy Travel to Madagascar. Solo female traveler and I felt welcomed and safe. Itinerary, guide, driver, local guides, hotels, transportation all exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend Nofy for travel to Madagascar.
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Mt Kenya Trek!
A truly fantastic four day Mt Kenya trek. It was incredibly well organised with fantastic communication. Itinerary was perfect, allowing me to see both sides of the mountain. Amazing guides and the food was incredible. John, the owner, went above and beyond and provided pick up and drop off to my Nairobi accomodation. Would 100% recommend Keshi Tours, owned and operated by local Kenyans who have years worth of experience in the industry.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent, full of surprises
the Safari was full of surprises, we were luckily enough to see all the animals including "the big five". of course that's because of our guide Jamie's excellent work. The price is fine, and the food and living is also fine. the experience was excellent.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide provided the most knowledgable amazing trip of a lifetime
Early Kingfisher Safaris delivered a fantastic experience Every day was even better than the previous one and the first day we saw elephants giving themselves mud baths, lions along the road, herds of Impala and a Cheetah and her 2 “teenage” cubs, all before we arrived at our first campsite. Our guide was so knowledgable and even with all the close observation of wildlife I always felt safe. The accommodation's were so comfortable and our chef prepared the most delicious meals. Our staff was so attentive. The safari tent had a carpet on the floor, comfortable beds, true glamping. My trip of a lifetime has turned into how can I come back for more with this wonderful company.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy!!!
What a wonderful safari! Our Wild Wonders of Kenya Safari with Mimsoft Safaris exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived until the end of our journey, everything was professionally organized, making our family holiday truly unforgettable.
We were fortunate to witness an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five, and even experienced the thrill of watching lions make a successful hunt in the Maasai Mara—a rare and unforgettable sight that highlighted the raw beauty of nature.
Our guide, Isaiah, was exceptional. His extensive knowledge of Kenya's wildlife, ecosystems, and local culture, combined with his remarkable ability to track animals, ensured we enjoyed outstanding game drives every day. His experience, patience, and passion for wildlife made every moment of the safari both exciting and educational.
We would also like to thank Steve, the Director of Mimsoft Safaris, for his excellent customer service. From our first inquiry, he responded promptly to every question, provided clear and helpful information, and made the entire booking process smooth and stress-free. His professionalism and attention to detail gave us complete confidence before and throughout our trip.
We highly recommend Mimsoft Safaris to anyone looking for an authentic, well-organized, and memorable safari in Kenya. Without a doubt, when we return to Kenya, Mimsoft Safaris will be our first choice.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emmanuel is the best there is. Takes care of the whole trip and gives an unforgettable experience!
Crater Explorers is a special company and we highly recommend it. We were a family of five coming to Tanzania for our first Safari. Emmanuel Julius catered the tour to our needs and what we were looking for and provided the best service in all ways. Charles, our guide, was the best we could ask for. He knew how to navigate the safari and find the most special wildlife, from lions to cheetahs and rhinos. He is extremely knowledgeable and patient and a great driver. Emmanuel was available throughout, taking care of the logistics, hotels, planning and adapting and making sure we got the most out of our three day safari. We highly recommend Emmanuel and Crater Explorers.
PH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made safaris easy and enjoyable!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
We booked the 5 Days Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha Group Joining Safari with Axis Africa Safaris, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish.
Everything was well organized. We departed and arrived on time, the communication before and during the trip was smooth, and the Axis Africa team was always responsive and friendly whenever we had questions. We also appreciated that bottled water was always available during the long drives, and our accommodations throughout the safari were comfortable and exceeded our expectations.
Our adventure got off to an incredible start in Masai Mara when we spotted a leopard almost immediately—one of the most elusive members of the Big Five! By the end of the trip, we had successfully seen all of the Big Five, making the safari truly unforgettable.
Our journey continued to Lake Nakuru National Park, where we witnessed a lion feeding on its prey. It was both an incredible and humbling experience—a reminder of the true circle of life in the wild. While it was sad to witness, seeing nature unfold as it truly is made the experience even more memorable.
We also visited Hell’s Gate National Park, where we enjoyed an interactive walking tour through the spectacular gorge and had the unique opportunity to experience a walking safari. It was a refreshing change from the game drives and allowed us to appreciate Kenya’s beautiful landscapes up close.
At Lake Naivasha, we explored the lakeshore and saw the vibrant activity around the area. It was interesting to see how the lake supports local commerce and daily life, offering a different perspective from the wildlife-focused parts of the safari.
A special thank you to our guide, Kelvin Mimi, who made this trip exceptional. He is courteous, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife. It was impressive how he could safely drive while still spotting animals that many of us would have completely missed. He always positioned the vehicle so everyone had the best possible view and plenty of opportunities to take great photos.
Kelvin also went the extra mile to accommodate our requests and made sure everyone enjoyed the experience. His network with other safari guides helped us locate some of the more difficult animals to find, and he shared interesting facts about each animal and species we encountered, making every game drive both exciting and educational.
Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience. We highly recommend Axis Africa Safaris, and if you have the opportunity, definitely request Kelvin Mimi as your guide. He truly made our Kenyan safari unforgettable, and this is a trip we will remember for a lifetime.
PH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris exceeded our expectations and Kelvin was the best!
Let me start from the very first day when our driver picked us up from our hotel. He was friendly and helpful. Upon arriving at the Axis Africa office, we were briefed on our 5-day tour, making sure we were fully aware of our itinerary. That’s when we met our guide, Kelvin.
He brought plenty of bottled water for the entire trip, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Throughout the tour, he always made sure we were never hungry or thirsty.
One thing I really liked about Kelvin was how dedicated he was to finding animals. At one point, I was wondering why there were no other safari vehicles around in the Masai Mara, but I later realized he was taking us to the areas where he believed we had the best chance of spotting wildlife. Even from a distance, he could spot animals with incredible accuracy. It definitely showed how experienced he is as a safari guide.
On our very first day, we were already lucky enough to spot the elusive leopard and cheetah. Throughout the tour, Kelvin always made sure we had the best possible views of the animals. We had so many safe close encounters with lions and giraffes, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Every day, he would ask how we were, how we slept, and how the food was. He was consistently thoughtful, kind, and attentive.
Thank you, Kelvin, for taking such good care of us and for always going above and beyond what was expected. We would definitely recommend Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris and especially Kelvin to our family and friends.
