TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience
Our trip was even better than we expected! We did a 10-day safari followed by 2 days exploring the city, and both the accommodations and itinerary were well planned and perfectly suited our needs. From our very first inquiry, Joachim was always quick to respond and provided detailed options for a customized itinerary, which was one of the main reasons we chose Safari Soles.
Our city guides, Benson, Joshua, and Andrew, were also great. They were very attentive and introduced us to many different aspects of local life and culture, which made our time in the city even more interesting.
Frank, our main guide for the 10-day safari, was amazing! He always tried his best to find the best wildlife viewing spots and shared lots of interesting facts along the way. He’s also very knowledgeable about car mechanics, which is such a great bonus to have on a safari. We even saw him kindly helping other safari vehicles when they needed a hand, which made us feel we were in very capable hands throughout the trip.
The only small thing that could be improved is that guides for some of the separate activities were sometimes assigned quite late, so we couldn’t always confirm the meeting time or details for the next day in advance. It would be great if these could be shared a little earlier.
Overall, we felt very well taken care of throughout the whole trip, and it really made us want to come back for another safari someday!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing. Highly recommend!
Amazing tour organised by Armaye and driven by Kalu. Everything was world-class, including the food, tribes, and accommodation. Highly recommend!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly organized safari with a great guide!!
English below!
Die Tour wurde von Leopard perfekt organisiert, insbesondere wurde auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und diese sinnvoll durch Vorschläge ergänzt oder angepasst, etwa durch den Besuch eines Masai-Dorfes oder die Anpassung der route, um übermäßige Fahrzeiwn zu vermeiden. Wir besuchten Nyerere, Mikumi und Udzungwa. Dabei wurde auch auf Änderungswünsche eingegangen, sodass auch spontanen Interessen nachgegangen werden konnte, zum Beispiel eine Walking-Safari anstelle einer klassischen Driving-Safari an einem der 7 Tage. Unser Guide Sebastian war ebenfalls super. Wir konnten gute Gespräche führen, sehr gut über die Tierwelt lernen und auch kulturell in das Land eingeführt. Zudem waren die Fahrten angenehm und alle Safaris durchweg spektakulär und von großem Respekt der Natur gegenüber gekennzeichnet.
Das positive Bild erstreckt sich weiter auf alle Personen zu denen wir in den Unterkünften, Restaurants und weiteren Aktivitäten Kontakt hatten. Wir haben die Budget Variante gewählt und würden dies wieder tun, da dadurch das eintauchen in die lokalen Kulturen besonders gut möglich war. Alle Zimmer und Mahlzeiten waren dabei durchweg gut.
Alles in allem eine sehr schöne und empfehlenswerte Safari!
The tour was perfectly organized by Leopard. In particular, they catered closely to our wishes, thoughtfully complementing and adjusting them with great suggestions—such as visiting a Maasai village or tweaking the route to avoid excessive driving times. We visited Nyerere, Mikumi, and Udzungwa. They were also very flexible with changes, allowing us to pursue spontaneous interests, like opting for a walking safari instead of a classic game drive on one of the 7 days.
Our guide, Sebastian, was also fantastic. We had great conversations, learned a lot about the wildlife, and received a wonderful introduction to the local culture. In addition, the drives were pleasant, and all the safaris were consistently spectacular and marked by deep respect for nature.
This positive impression extended to everyone we encountered at the accommodations, restaurants, and during other activities. We chose the budget option and would gladly do so again, as it made immersing ourselves in the local culture especially easy. All the rooms and meals were consistently good.
All in all, a wonderful safari that we highly recommend!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari experience with Axis
Excellent safari experience with Axis Africa! We spotted the big 5. And had a wonderful time seeing other animals too. Our guide Saddam was excellent, he knew the exact locations to spot animals. He was patient and did not rush us. The planning and prep done by Tabitha was also too good. She was very responsive to all my queries. The stay options were also good. Especially Enkorok camp in Mara.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!! Had an amazing sense and understanding of animals, was ethical, best guide :)
Jumbe was our driver and he was AMAZING! one of the only ethical guides/drivers during the trip. At several points in masai mara, drivers were driving up too close to the animals or disturbing wildlife. I loved that Jumbe maintained distance and professional conduct at all times even if several cars were breaking rules.
He also has an amazing sense and understanding of animals. We spotted so much wildlife and he always knew how long to wait for us to see something interesting. For example we saw a family of lions sleeping under a tree and he stopped the car at a distance for several minutes, we even told him to leave cos we got bored and within the next two minutes of our conversation with him, the whole family got up to go eat a wildebeast that was hunted earlier in the day. Insane instinct!!!! We got to see the lions move by very close to us coincidently cos they were crossing the path, and then we got to see the whole family feeding on the hunt. Amazing experience. Same with the wilderbeasts and their crossing at the Mara river. He somehow just knew how the wilderbeasts would behave and move back closer to the area that we were in, and we had to wait for a couple of hours, but he was right and we saw some of them cross the river. He answered allllll our questions (and i had a lot) and it was overall a wonderful experience. Im gonna recommend him and Axis to everybody I know :)
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10 days Uganda & Rwanda
After exploring Tanzania, we decided to visit Uganda mainly for the primate experience and the famous gorilla trekking. We were completely blown away -not only by the incredible gorillas, golden monkeys, and chimpanzees, but also by the extraordinary variety of landscapes and wildlife throughout our 10-day safari.
Our driver and guide, Rashid, was outstanding: thoughtful, patient and attentive every step of the way, whether navigating rough 4x4 tracks, dense mountainforests, or wide-open savannahs. He even handled our smooth border crossing into Rwanda for the final drop-off at Kigali airport for our flight home.
Every accommodation was clean and comfortable, and we especially loved the variety and quality of the food at lunch and dinner.
Highly recommended!
Experience level: first safari
Our 6-Day Safari Was Incredible!
Our 6-day safari was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our driver, Aziz, was extremely knowledgeable, a very good driver, and always happy to cater to our individual requirements.
We had some truly incredible animal experiences and saw amazing scenery throughout the safari. Aziz’s knowledge and expertise made the experience even more special, and we felt well looked after every step of the way.
We would highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable wildlife adventure!
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience – Highly Recommended!
We had an absolutely amazing 5-day safari experience, and we could not be happier with our choice of safari company!
From the very beginning, our communication with Jackson was excellent. He was always quick to respond and helped us design a safari itinerary tailored exactly to our preferences and needs. Everything was organized perfectly, and the itinerary was followed exactly as planned. We particularly appreciated having both early morning and evening game drives, as well as the order in which we visited the national parks. The route was very well planned, allowing us to enjoy each park without feeling exhausted by long transfers between destinations.
And then there was our safari guide, Assad — simply the BEST! He was an excellent and very experienced guide. He had an incredible ability to spot animals, even when they were well hidden, and he shared so much interesting information with us throughout the journey about the parks, wildlife, plants, and the local environment. His knowledge and passion made every game drive even more fascinating.
During those five days, Assad became much more than just our guide — he became a member of our family. His company was always pleasant, and he contributed greatly to making our safari such a memorable experience.
The food was also very good, with plenty of variety throughout the safari. Many thanks to our cook Ben!
Finally, the price was tailored to our specific requirements, and the offer was the best value we found compared with other tour operators we contacted.
We highly recommend this safari company to anyone looking for a well-organized, personalized and unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania. A special thank you to Jackson and, above all, to our amazing guide Assad! 🦁🐘🦒
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful Safari trip
During the planning stage, Veronica provided me with a detailed itinerary and was able to promptly respond to my questions and modify the itinerary according to my needs. This made me feel very reliable and more at ease when traveling alone to a foreign land.
After the start of the trip, I felt Veronica's reliability even more: she personally went to the airport to pick me up and asked about my itinerary every day. Although there were little issues during the trip, she actively communicated with me and provided a satisfactory solution.
Thanks to her and Veegeorges' arrangements, I had an unforgettable Safari experience in Kenya, and I am very grateful to them.
I highly recommend you to book their itinerary.👍
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seven incredible days with Peter Kapino: lions, migration, rhinos, flamingos and Kilimanjaro
We recently completed the 7 Days Masai Mara–Lake Nakuru–Lake Naivasha–Amboseli private safari with Axil Africa Safaris, and our guide throughout the journey was Peter Kapino. It was an amazing itinerary with very different landscapes and wildlife every day, and Peter made the whole trip informative, comfortable and fun.
The safari started with the drive from Nairobi toward Masai Mara, including the impressive Great Rift Valley scenery. From the beginning, Peter explained the geography of the area and gave us background about the communities and landscapes we were passing through. This continued throughout the week, so even the long transfers between parks became part of the experience.
Once we arrived in the Masai Mara, the wildlife was incredible. There were animals almost everywhere we looked. We saw large numbers of wildebeest and zebras, many different antelope species, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants and predators.
We were especially lucky with lions. We saw a lot of them throughout our time in the Mara, including one remarkable encounter where two lions were mating. Peter explained their behavior while keeping a respectful distance so we could observe without interfering. It was one of the most unusual wildlife moments we have ever experienced.
We also watched a cheetah eating. Seeing a cheetah in the wild was already exciting, but being able to watch one feeding made the encounter even more special. Peter explained the differences between cheetahs and other large predators, as well as how their hunting strategy and lighter body structure influence their behavior after a kill.
One of the biggest highlights was witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration. The sheer number of animals across the plains was difficult to comprehend. Thousands of wildebeest were moving through the ecosystem, together with zebras and other herbivores. It felt like watching a live nature documentary.
Peter helped us understand that the migration is not simply one single event but a continuous movement through the Serengeti and Masai Mara depending on rainfall, water and fresh grazing. Having this explanation while physically watching the herds made the experience much more meaningful.
One evening in the Mara gave us a completely different kind of memory. A giraffe stood against the setting sun, creating an iconic African silhouette. The sky was glowing while the giraffe slowly moved through the grass. It was simple compared with the predator sightings, but it was probably one of the most beautiful moments of the entire journey.
At Lake Nakuru, we were excited to see rhinos, and we were surprised by just how many birds surrounded the lake. The flamingos were spectacular. There were huge groups of them feeding around the water, adding flashes of pink across the landscape. We also saw pelicans, storks and many other birds. Peter explained how changing water conditions affect the bird populations and why this area is so important for wildlife.
The trip through Naivasha and Hell’s Gate gave us another change of pace and scenery. After several days of intense game drives, it was interesting to experience a landscape where walking and cycling are possible and where animals such as zebras and giraffes can be seen in a more open environment.
Finally, Amboseli provided some of the most iconic views of our entire safari. Watching big herds of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro behind them was breathtaking. When the mountain was visible and elephants walked into the foreground, it created exactly the classic image of Kenya that we had hoped to see.
The elephants themselves were impressive, especially some of the very large adults. Peter explained their family relationships, how females and young elephants stay together and how they travel through the Amboseli ecosystem searching for food and water.
Peter’s driving deserves special mention as well. Many of the roads are not easy, especially inside the reserves, but he drove confidently and carefully. He knew how to select routes, find wildlife and position the vehicle well for photographs. At the same time, we never felt that he was chasing animals just for photos. He respected the wildlife and allowed us to observe naturally.
His knowledge of animal behavior, habitats, Kenyan geography and local culture was excellent. We asked many questions during the week, sometimes about animals and sometimes about Kenyan life, and he always took the time to explain.
Peter Kapino was also friendly throughout the journey and made seven days together feel easy. His calm personality, sense of humor and enthusiasm contributed enormously to our enjoyment.
We returned to Nairobi with thousands of photographs and memories of lions mating, a cheetah feeding, wildebeest migration, rhinos, huge numbers of flamingos, a giraffe under the sunset and elephants standing beneath Kilimanjaro.
Thank you, Peter Kapino, for an incredible safari. We would highly recommend him and Axil Africa Safaris to anyone wanting to explore Kenya.
