CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure with kids
We took the 3-day 2-night Maasi Mara tour with Sunup Adventures with a 5 and 7 year old. When you travel with kids, it tends to make everything a little extra challenging and I couldn't have picked a better company to go with. Chris answered every Whatsapp message and email I sent with very clear responses, answering all my questions in an extremely timely manner. On the morning of our trip, he came to our hotel and personally introduced us to our driver Dave who would be taking us for the actual tour. It was such a thoughtful touch that ensured we started off on the right foot. Dave was perfection. He handled the 3 days of long driving like an absolute champ. He had no problems managing the busy Nairobi roads or highways, even going above and beyond to help us avoid a major traffic jam on our way back. We could have been stuck there for hours if it wasn't for him. He was great with the kids, full of patience and fun, and he was an amazing game driver and guide. He helped us find every animal we could have wished for. In short, I was nervous about doing this with the kids and I could not have chosen a better company to do with it. They made the whole thing from initial communication and planning to actual safari an absolute dream. 10/10
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend for safaris in masai and Nakuru. Highly professional yet value for money!
I had an amazing four-day safari experience with Axis Africa, covering Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. From the booking process to the safari itself, the entire experience was professional, well-organised, and offered excellent value for money.
A special mention to Tabitha, who was extremely helpful throughout the booking process. She patiently answered all my questions, helped me fine-tune the itinerary, and was always very prompt and responsive. Her professionalism and willingness to help made the planning process very smooth.
The airport pickup by David was also seamless. He was punctual and ensured a smooth handover to our safari guide, Tom, who accompanied us throughout the four days.
Tom deserves a very special mention. Honestly, I don't think my safari would have been nearly as great without him. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible wildlife experience. He put in a tremendous amount of effort to help us spot and experience the animals and wildlife, while also sharing a wealth of interesting information about Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, the animals, and the local environment.
What really stood out about Tom was his clear communication, professionalism, patience, and ability to interact so well with everyone in the group. He was attentive to everyone's needs, made sure all of us were comfortable, and genuinely took good care of the group throughout the trip. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the safari much more engaging and memorable.
Overall, I highly recommend Axis Africa to anyone looking for a safari in Kenya, particularly if you are looking for a professional operator offering a great experience at good value for money. And if you get the opportunity to have Tom as your guide, you are in excellent hands!
Thank you to the entire Axis Africa team for making this such a memorable safari experience.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
It was a memorable experience in my life and family....have never seen
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing 12 day safari Bamboo Ecotours!
Big thanks to Edison and John, our guide, for an amazing 12 day safari! I would highly recommend Bamboo Ecotours for any trip to Uganda.
When planning our trip Edison was easy to work with; he adapted our trip as needed, adding Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga National Park and an extra rest day in Bunyoni, plus adapting our accommodation to a mix of budget and mid-range. His communication style was professional, with prompt replies throughout the process and a clear itinerary confirmed before any payments were made. He then provided contact details for our guide a week before the trip started leaving us in full confidence before we left home.
Our guide, John, met us at our hotel in Entebbe and the 12 days took us through incredible landscapes and parks such as Ziwa, Murchison, Kibale, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Mburo and Mbama swamp. John was friendly and easy to get on with. With him the trip ran smoothly, from getting to hotels, navigating dusty mountain roads, spotting animals in the parks and getting to the chimp, gorilla & golden monkey tracking. Spending 12 days with him also meant we had plenty of time to ask lots of questions and learn more about life in Uganda! The car was a Landcruiser with a pop-top roof meaning we had no problems on the rough roads, and a great view of animals in the park.
We chose ‘budget’ and ‘midrange’ for our accommodation and all of Edison’s recommendations were excellent. The best was Isunga Lodge near Kibale, and other highlights were Hyena Hill Lodge (Mburo) and Birdsnest Resort (Bunyoni)
Some recommendations, on our itinerary we had 2 optional trips (which we paid extra for). These were the Bigodi community walk and visit to the Batwa community. I would recommend both. The visit to Bigodi was interesting, but it was the insight into the Batwa community that was most eye opening and informative (and an insight that is maybe missed by those just going for gorillas).
The final recommendation would be to add a rest bay at Bunyoni if you have the time. Originally we were to just have an afternoon and the next morning in Bunyoni, but we changed this so we had a full day next to the lake in the Birdsnest Resort. After some 7 days on the road this was a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery. It also meant we were more rejuvenated for the final few days of our trip.
Thanks again to Edison & John!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Marshal was very invested and a lovely guide.
The tour was an unforgettable experience. The booking was very simple and the communication was great. Everything was well organized. The guide was driving safely and we got to the lodges on time. The evening and early morning game drives were fantastic. We got to see a lot of animals and the guide fulfilled every wish. All in all a great experience and we can totally recommend it.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice service, experienced guide, new jeep, moderate pricing.
Got very detailed pricing from Johnson, the company manager and responded to messages and requests very promptly. Got.exactly what we asked for, completely tailored itinerary. The jeep is owned by the company and it is in very good condition with fridge and ac outlets. And the driver George is an experienced bird expert,and every carinh about everything on the way, timing etc. Will definitely recommend to everyone.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
We booked a private safari, and it was an incredible experience. It wasn’t cheap, but it was definitely worth it. We took a lot of beautiful photos and were even lucky enough to see a leopard approaching our vehicle. Even the driver was amazed because it was such a rare sight.
The road from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara is quite demanding, but our driver was driving like a mix of crazy and pro! 😂 Communication with him was smooth throughout the trip, and we really enjoyed the experience.
If I could change anything about our safari, I would definitely spend a couple more nights at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. This place is amazing — wonderful food and an incredible view.
Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
We thoroughly enjoyed our safari experience with Axis Africa. Our guide Raymond knows the Masai Mara national park like the back of his hand and knew all the best spots to see the more elusive animals - on day one Raymond found a leopard and we had a great experience watching it.
We got to see four of the big five (minus rhinos which are very rare in Masai Mara) and all the other animals the park has to offer including Giraffes, Ostrich, Zebra, Cheetah and Elephants. Again Raymond was really good at tracking the animals, so on day one we got to watch a family of elephants really closely on our own, which felt really special.
Would highly recommend Axis Africa and Raymond, we had a great trip!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service
First of all Mr. Simon has been very helpful on the way back and helped in the transfer to the hotel seamlessly. Game drives were great experience and the camp tents were clean, meals good and the area safe and well kept. Definitely nice and recommend experience, good value for money.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and unforgettable experience - Asante Sana!
We decided to spend our honeymoon on an 8-day safari with Topy Tours, covering Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. We are extremely happy with our decision!
From the beginning, everything was very well organized. Jackson was always responsive and made sure all our wishes were included in the itinerary. When we arrived at the airport, Andre welcomed us with a big smile and drove us safely to Arusha.
A very special thank you goes to our guide, Josef, who made our safari truly unforgettable. He told us that he loves his job, and you can tell immediately. He is incredibly experienced and knows exactly where to look for the animals, even the ones that are difficult to find. Thanks to him, we saw every member of the Big Five multiple times, including both a black and a white rhino. We were also lucky enough to witness the Great Migration with a river crossing, see cheetah cubs, lion cubs, and countless other animals. Josef was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and a great driver. We learned so much from him and genuinely enjoyed every day of our safari together. Asante sana!