A truly amazing experience
We just completed a 6-day, 5-night safari with Axis Africa Safaris for our honeymoon and it exceeded all our expectations! Our adventure began in the Maasai Mara, where we saw so many amazing wildlife. We got to experience a sunrise hot air balloon ride with sweeping views of the savannah which is an experience we’ll never forget.
Next, we explored Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, enjoying close encounters with animals on a boat ride and walking safari. The finale in Amboseli was spectacular, with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Our guide, Ben, was exceptional - friendly, knowledgeable, and always finding wildlife before anyone else. We managed to tick off almost every animal we were hoping to see - including a couple of cheetahs! The accommodation was fantastic, the local people welcoming, and Axis Africa Safaris even helped arrange the perfect ending to our trip with 3 days of relaxation on Diani Beach.
All in all it has been a truly amazing experience and I would definitely highly recommended!
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Marvellous
My son and I joined a gorilla trekking tour – truly a splendid experience. I had taken part in one more than a quarter of a century ago, and it was unforgettable. This time, the experience exceeded my expectations – even better than before. Let me share our story.
I found OffTrek through an online search for gorilla tours. I contacted them directly and arranged a private tour. The arrangements were smooth, though there was a slight communication issue when sending money online. Fortunately, everything was resolved within a day, and they made sure I felt confident about the booking.
On the day of the tour, our guide Kevin picked us up at our hotel right on time and drove us about 2.5 hours from central Kigali to the gorilla trekking site. He ensured the process went smoothly, and our trek began. The hike itself lasted around 4.5 hours – quite challenging (though our guide Daniel described it as “medium difficulty”). The highlight, of course, was the unforgettable moment of encountering gorillas in the wild.
After the trek, Kevin drove us back to Kigali, stopping at a few souvenir shops along the way, where we bought a gorilla cane (a collapsible one that fits easily into a suitcase!) and some gorilla T-shirts. Instead of visiting a “nice” restaurant, I asked Kevin to stop at Sina Gerald’s restaurant, where we enjoyed brochettes and Irish potatoes. It was perfect – far better than waiting a long time for food in a formal restaurant after such an exhausting trek.
As for the gorilla trekking itself – it is absolutely worth the price. The natural beauty is breathtaking. At one point, a mother gorilla charged at us after being disturbed by a trekker’s oversized camera, but the guides handled the situation calmly and professionally.
A couple of tips for anyone planning to join gorilla trekking:
1. Hire a porter – essential. At first, I wasn’t eager, since we didn’t have much to carry. But I quickly realized that porters are not just for carrying bags – they assist you in climbing steep hills. Most trekkers agreed that without them, it would have been far more difficult to reach the gorillas.
2. Footwear – buy local boots. Instead of bringing expensive hiking boots and gaiters, I strongly recommend buying simple rubber boots in Rwanda. The soil can get very muddy, and many trekkers struggled with their hiking shoes. Local boots cost only about 6,000–10,000 RWF (around USD 4–10), and are widely available in Kigali for even less. After the trek, we gave ours to our porters, who appreciated them. (I checked with our guide Daniel first, and he confirmed it was perfectly fine.)
All in all, it was a wonderful trip. Many thanks to Emmy and Kevin for arranging such a memorable private tour!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication. Friendly staff
We did the Mnemba Island dolphin swim and snorkel on our honeymoon. Incredible excursion. Saw many dolphins up close and all kinds of fish. We would definitely recommend Star Hill.
PK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
We had an incredible experience with African Hagyko Safaris and our driver Harrison. He was punctual, friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. The vehicle was clean and comfortable and I appreciated the charging outlets, water and windows. We rode in another vehicle to go to a balloon ride and I was wishing we were in Harrisons instead. Harrison not only knew a ton about the animals and Masai Mara but the vehicle as well so we always felt like we were in good hands. I will be recommending African Hagyko Safaris to all of my friends and family interested in doing a Safari in Kenya.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!
Very friendly and professional. Extremely knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the tour and spending time with them!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
You create unforgettable journeys by taking care of every detail for travelers
I had the best experience . Our agent went above and beyond to make everything smooth and enjoyable. She was professional, friendly, and truly cared about every detail of our trip. It’s honestly the best service I’ve ever received from a travel agency, and she made me appreciate and love Bonfire Adventures even more. I will definitely book with them again
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well above our expectations
From day one we were very impressed with our tour guide Stamford, our accomodation,the food and refreshments the safaris,everything was so well organised and enjoyable.
Our group of eight were so pleased that we booked with Zim Africa and would highly recommend them to anyone who want high standards safety and proffesionalism.
Thank you Zim Africa 5 stars.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful adventure in Africa guided by excellent specialist of animal searching.
Communications are always in time.Great value-for money services provided for travelers.Guide Mossis is highly recommended for his excellent experience.He found lion hunting,leopard on the tree and other special scenes for us.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice
It was an excellent travel experience where I only needed to follow the tour. The driver took us to spot animals, and we saw almost all animal we could possibly see—we even witnessed a hunt and caught a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro. I will always remember this trip and definitely come back to Kenya for another visit. It was truly amazing!
