CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent quality trip
We were thoroughly impressed by Axis Africa Safaris! They were very responsive, reliable and thorough with their initial information, flexible to accommodate our budget and needs. Our guide, Ahmed, was very knowledgeable and flexible throughout the safari days. We booked a 2-day safari trip to Masai Mara and saw the big 4 (minus a black rhino) and an abundance of wild life, including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, zebras, impalas, warthogs and lots of birds. Ahmed communicated with other guides and changed routes to give us the best experience possible. He took a bunch of amazing photos with a professional camera and shared them with us. What a treat! Our camp was great too. We stayed at the Wild Nest and they took good care of us, providing generous packed lunches and decent buffet breakfasts and dinners. Overall, Axis Safaris organized a fantastic trip for us and we highly recommend them!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A faultless compact safari
From the start I communicated with Nicholas , who got back to me so quickly, was so friendly and professional and was happy to tailor my tour how I needed and gave me multiple options.
Then we were met by Nicholas, Alfred and our driver Samson at the airport which was a lovely welcome.
We did the two day private Masai Mara safari with a balloon ride as we were limited on time but we did not leave feeling like we were missing out on any experiences.
As soon as we arrived in the Masai Mara we were very lucky to see so much so soon. In one afternoon game drive we saw many iconic animals, as well as 4 of the big 5 (no rhino) but to be expected. But also was lucky enough to spot a Marshall eagle with a fresh kill dragging it along the grass, a serval hunting and a hippo asleep on the sandbank at the hotel where you wait for your balloon ride.
The Balloon ride was unforgettable. Really recommend this addition for a special touch to your safari.
All of the above was so seamlessly organised from start to finish and Samson made sure everything ran smoothly whilst we were under his care and had great knowledge to share.
Thank you all so much for a memorable experience in the Masai Mara , if I ever come back to Kenya I will be contacting this safari company again.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator – professional, reliable, and perfectly organized throughout.
We had an absolutely amazing safari experience, and our guide Peter played a huge role in making it unforgettable. He was very attentive, always professional, and made sure all our wishes were considered throughout the trip. Thanks to his expertise, we were lucky enough to see the Big Five as well as the Ugly Five, which made the experience even more special.
Peter was communicative and friendly, creating a great atmosphere within the group. Over the days, we really bonded and felt like a small travel family. At all times, we felt safe, warmly welcomed, and well taken care of—both during the game drives and at every accommodation.
All lodges were excellent, offering great comfort and hospitality. Overall, this was an exceptional and truly unforgettable safari experience that we can highly recommend.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, reliable, and passionate about creating unforgettable safari experiences.
An unforgettable experience that we will always carry in our hearts!
A heartfelt thank you to our guide, Erik, and our driver, Joshua, whose professionalism, kindness, great experience, and sense of humor made our journey through the incredible Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the majestic Serengeti truly unforgettable.
We were incredibly lucky to see the Big Five, but every moment of the safari was exciting thanks to the amazing variety of wildlife. We saw zebras, gazelles, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, vultures, hippos, rhinos, and many other animals living freely in their natural habitat. It was a breathtaking experience that left us speechless.
A special thank you also goes to Godian for the excellent organization and for always being available to answer all our questions, making us feel supported and well taken care of from our very first contact.
Tanzania gave us memories and emotions that will stay with us forever. We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable adventure!
Roberto, Lara & Sira
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well-organised and beyond expectations!
It was a bit of a headache looking through the long list of operators but I eventually emailed a few to get some quotations. As a frequent traveller who can work out a 1-month itinerary easily in 2 weeks, the first thing I appreciated was the speed of response from Jonyo. I was able to nail down everything with him swiftly while he also made adjustments/recommendations based on my preferences. When the final quotation came and I made the deposit, other operators were still engaging me on an on-off basis.
Second was the competitive quotes. I spent 18 days in Tanzania going up Killimanjaro (7D Lemosho route), doing a 5D safari in Serengeti before chilling out at Zanzibar. For this holiday, I was generally looking at a mid-range budget and I thought the prices quoted for a Kili private guide and safari were very competitive with respect to the other quotes I received, including budget and luxury options. From the quotation, all the accomodations look decent (we are particular about that) and in reality they were above our expectations which we were pleasantly surprised and definitely impressed!
Ecolife was also able to accomodate my request to specifically stay at Manta Resort on Pemba Island while at Zanzibar and helped to reach out to the resort to make necessary arrangements. Initially I tried to contact Manta Resort myself but it was taking too long to respond via email and, while Ecolife was able to settle everything quickly presumbly with phone call etc. In the end I decided to let Ecolife sort out my entire itinerary in Tanzania including the internal flights. I was glad I did that because when Flightlink temporarily suspended their flight to Pemba, Jonyo immediately made the adjustment and booked us on another flight so that our itinerary was not affected.
Pre-trip and throughout the trip, there was clear communiation and quick replies were given when clarifications were needed while on trip. When I highlighted that I was interested to see a potential crossing of the wildebeest at Gurmeti River, our base camp for the safari was in Western Serengeti, notably closer to where the wildebeests were starting to gather. Although we did not manage to see any crossing in June (it was a slim hope anyway) but the thoughtfulness in the planning of our route was evident.
Lastly, they got us good guides for different segments of our trip.
For Mount Kilimanjaro we had Rumi who paced us well and on assessing us on a daily basis, he challenged us to scale Kili in 6D instead of our intended 7D. He had confidence in us and we did it! On hindsight, that also gave us a much needed extra day of break before our safari. Rumi is also well-trained with good knowledge in medication and emergency, which was important to us because my friend had HAPE last year when scaling Everest Base Camp. We felt assured with him.
For Safari we had Simon. Simon has very sharp eyes, able to spot the animals out of nowhere. He was the reason we complete our Top 5 with the Rhino in Ngorogoro crater. He guided us to the black specks in a distance and we could only make out the rhino with the binoculars. Lastly, I enjoyed listening to him sharing the interesting background information about the areas we were visiting and also of the animals. This goes beyond animal spotting and I appreciated that.
I am typically an independent traveller who likes to have a hand in planning my itinerary. But Ecolife did a good job in working out the itinerary based on my goals and provided a reliable service that I could turn to while on trip.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect company for a safari!
We had a fantastic 5-day safari with our driver David! The communication with Issa beforehand was perfect—everything was extremely well organized, and we stayed in truly luxurious camps and lodges throughout. The camps in the Serengeti were especially unforgettable.
Everything ran smoothly, and even the day after the safari we were taken to the airport. David was phenomenal, and we were able to see a huge variety of animals.
We would do this tour again anytime, and in our opinion, the extra cost charged by other providers is not justified. Thank you Issa & David for this unforgettable experience!
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Safari Tour
We joined a 6-day private safari covering Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, and it was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to the detailed itinerary and important notes, we were able to participate with peace of mind. Visiting several national parks with such different landscapes and wildlife made the trip incredibly rewarding.
Our guide, Claus, found the animals we wanted to see and always gave us plenty of time to observe each animal without feeling rushed. He also shared fascinating information about their behavior and characteristics, which helped us gain a deeper understanding of the wildlife. Thanks to his dedication, we enjoyed every moment of the safari.
The most unforgettable highlights were witnessing the Great Migration, which was even more spectacular than we had imagined, watching a cheetah hunting, and encountering two black rhinos.
If we have the opportunity to go on another safari in the future, we would definitely choose African Big Cats Safaris again and ask for Claus as our guide.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jeff is best
I am full of gratitude and reluctance to you. Because of you, our 7-day trip in Kenya has become particularly warm and meaningful, which has given me an unforgettable trip.
You actively help us find all kinds of animals on the grassland and try to track the whereabouts of animals, so that we can see a lot of animals up close. All kinds of problems encountered during the journey can always be solved well. Even if we are late, we will not delay the itinerary. Clean up the car every day and take care of it meticulously. Take care of us. Your humor often makes us laugh. You also answer our questions one by one. These things make me feel that you are a very good guide.
The 7-day journey is too short, but everything about you has left a profound impression on me. Let us appreciate the charm of this grassland. We all remember your efforts. We look forward to walking with you in the future. It is because of people like you that the soul of the grassland can continue endlessly.
Finally, I wish you a happy family, good health, a smooth career and happiness every day.
Ramja Safaris were extremely knowledgeable and provided outstanding services.
We received quite a few quotes and responses from Safari bookings. Ramja Safaris stood out because of their organized and detailed itinerary, the various options given, and the prompt communication.
In fact, they were accommodating when our schedule changed and provided us with alternative routing and accommodations to fit our new schedule.
The owner Steve greeted us in person at our hotel, and our driver, Sammy, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and provided us with detailed history and information of every animal and every park we visited.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good very fun🙂
It was a really fun safari game drive with Balu Travel for 3 days.