35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service, communication and reliability!
We booked an incredible family trip to Kenya, bringing together three generations for what we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime. Our goal was to ensure that everyone was well looked after and could enjoy the experience, and it truly exceeded all our expectations.
Linus, our tour operator, was outstanding from start to finish. He took the time to understand our needs, budget, and preferences, and put together a fantastic itinerary with carefully selected accommodation and the perfect trip duration. He was incredibly flexible and responsive throughout the planning process.
Every aspect of the trip was seamlessly organised, including transportation, park entrance fees, accommodation, and additional activities. Everything ran smoothly and exceeded our expectations. We felt safe and well supported throughout our time in Kenya, and Linus regularly checked in to ensure we had arrived safely at each destination and were enjoying our experience.
We greatly appreciated not only his expertise in planning our holiday but also his excellent communication, guidance, and personal attention throughout the journey. This was truly a five-star experience, and I cannot recommend Linus and the Personalised Tours and Safaris team highly enough.
They are simply the best, and I would not hesitate to use them again for any future trips to Kenya. Thank you for helping create such wonderful family memories that we will treasure forever.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SO, YOU HAVE A DREAM TO EXPERIENCE AN AFRICAN SAFARI?
An African Safari is typically on everyone’s bucket list of travel adventures. It usually involves long flights to a country you have never been to where you are not certain of what you will find when you get there, and it is going to be costly to do it. What if you get it wrong?
So, choosing a travel partner when there are so many to pick from can be a real challenge. Who can you trust to deliver the experience you want at a price you can afford so you go home with magical memories and the pictures or video footage to prove it?
A bit of personal background – I am a 63-year-old, well-educated and well-travelled gay man who has stage 4 metastatic terminal prostate cancer. On top of that, I have a degenerative problem with my left knee. I am a solo traveller determined to experience an African adventure before I die.
With the help of Google, I selected 3 African adventure tour operators for a quote and first to respond was ‘Go Touch Down Travel & Tours’. The others responded soon after.
Despite the quirky name, what stood out for me was their willingness to tailor an adventure to suit me and at a price I could afford. In addition, it was the immediate response I received to questions and follow-up phone calls at times that best suited me regardless of the time in Africa. I received one-on-one attention by a person with genuine passion to deliver my dream adventure. From the moment I booked my trip to the day I arrived through to the day I left, I was in very capable hands.
The accommodation was great, the food exceptional, and the expert knowledge of the rangers was incredible.
To my surprise I met the actual owners of the company; even more surprising is the fact they knew me by name. That's because they are hands-on, so do not be surprised to find them at the lodge where you are staying.
Best of all, you will share your adventure with amazing people from all over the world.
Finally – a big shout-out to Angie Main from Go Touch Down who made it all happen and brought my dream to life.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding 8-Day Family Safari in Kenya with AXIS
Our family of six has just returned from an unforgettable 8-day safari across Kenya, visiting Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP and Maasai Mara, and we honestly could not have asked for a better experience.
From the very beginning, AXIS demonstrated exceptional professionalism, organization, and customer care. Every aspect of the trip was perfectly coordinated, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the adventure. The itinerary was well balanced, combining incredible wildlife encounters with stunning landscapes and super comfortable accommodation, making it ideal for a family safari.
The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly our driver and guide, Khalifa. His professionalism, knowledge, and experience elevated the entire safari far beyond our expectations. Khalifa has an extraordinary ability to navigate the parks and spot wildlife, and thanks to his expertise we enjoyed countless memorable sightings throughout the trip including The Crossing. Each individual game drive has been unique and exciting.
What impressed us most was Khalifa's dedication to ensuring we had the best possible experience. He always seemed to know where to go and when, maximizing our opportunities to see wildlife. His patience, friendly personality, and willingness to answer endless questions made us feel comfortable and welcome throughout the journey. He was particularly wonderful with our family, creating an atmosphere that was both professional and relaxed.
We have travelled extensively, and this safari ranks among our best travel experiences ever. A huge thank you to AXIS for their excellent service and especially to Khalifa. We wholeheartedly recommend AXIS to anyone considering a safari in Kenya.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and knowledgeable company!
Great communication throughout the trip.
Our guide John was amazing!
Very impressive tracking skills and the recommenced accommodations were amazing!
We went to Naivasha, Nakuru and then Masai Mara before heading back to Nairobi.
Happy to recommend them to anyone traveling to Kenya!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best travel agency
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Axis Africa, and we are genuinely grateful to the entire team for making our Kenya safari so memorable.
A special mention to Mungai, our tour consultant, who handled all our room bookings, arrangements and safari planning. He was always helpful, responsive and professional, and made sure everything was arranged smoothly for us. We felt well taken care of throughout the trip, and whenever we needed anything, Mungai was there to assist us.
And then there was our incredible guide, Peter Ngigi — truly one of the best guides we could have asked for.
Peter went far beyond what we expected to make our safari special. He put in tremendous effort to help us see the Big Five, and his knowledge, experience and understanding of the animals were exceptional. But what impressed us most was not just his skills as a guide — it was the way he treated us as guests.
Peter genuinely listens to his guests. He understands what they want to experience and does everything possible to make it happen. He is kind, generous, patient, extremely helpful and incredibly smart at what he does. He handles every situation calmly and smoothly, and you can immediately see that he takes great pride in his work.
What makes Peter different is that he doesn’t treat a safari like just another job. He makes you feel that your safari is his safari and that your experience matters to him personally. He was always thinking ahead, helping us with anything we needed and making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment.
We are extremely grateful to Peter and to Axis Africa for giving us such an unforgettable experience in Kenya.
Axis Africa is truly a great company, and having someone like Peter as a guide makes the experience even more special. We would highly recommend Axis Africa to anyone planning a safari in Kenya. If you are lucky enough to have Peter as your guide, you are in very good hands!
Thank you, Mungai, Peter and the entire Axis Africa team for an amazing safari. 🇰🇪❤️
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip to the safari was more than perfect, couldn’t ask for more
Thank you so much for your punctuality and excellent organization. It was truly one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had, and a big part of that is thanks to your outstanding service. The entire team was absolutely wonderful, professional, and friendly.
I highly recommend Kibo and would definitely choose them
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great team, perfect organization
“Absolutely perfect organization from start to finish.” Thank you to the Kimgoni agency for this flawless experience. The 4x4 was super comfortable, and our driver, Emmanuel, was absolutely extraordinary. He became like family during our week-long safari. He guided us expertly, taught us so much about the animals, always with humor and good cheer. A big thank you also to Philippot; it was a pleasure meeting you. All the accommodations were top-notch, and the food was excellent. In short, an unforgettable experience. Thank you to the whole team.”
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BD
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and Adaptive
I booked with Sunstrip Africa from Bangladesh based only on online reviews, and it was worth it. Tekla was responsive and arranged my preferred accommodation within my budget. Our guide, Soitah, was amazing. His enthusiasm helped us see many animals, birds, and an unforgettable river crossing in just one and a half days.
The only downside was that our jeep broke down on the way to Lake Nakuru, and the group’s different destination preferences were not managed well. I suggest arranging groups with similar itineraries and expectations.
Overall, it was an unforgettable safari experience. Thank you, Sunstrip Africa!
Not something to miss at all
The Elizabeth revelation safaris had a really good experience in how to communicate with visitors and how they make you feel that your not far from home, my money actually went for good.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A man who loves and enjoys what he is doing! Thanks for all this experiences
Everything was scheduled perfectly and the nights we spend in the tends were amazing!