20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing expeience with the Guide..So responsibe tour operator..
Amazing Experience , Hospitality was fantastic..The giude from Lion King Knows exactly what client needs and they are really so good..Me enjoyed the safari with Nice ride..
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A holiday in Botswana and Cape Town to rave about
The best thing I did for our safari was ... to work with Kathi Simon! I have not used a tour operator for any holiday for more than a decade and thought I could organise our safari on my own. After spending hours late into the night researching online, struggling with flight connections and even contacting game lodges directly, I made the wise decision to go with Kathi, who was recommended by a friend.
Kathi's brief was not an easy one - a short trip of (only) 2 nights in Cape Town and 5 days on safari; first-timers on safari who wanted to see everything; budget constraints. She tackled all this in a professional manner, and even saved us money! Kathi was always patient and prompt with all my questions, nudging me gently in the appropriate direction in my planning, making great suggestions and reassuring me about my choices, all based on her vast experience and insight.
Our guide Rhys had the unenviable task of fulfilling our wish list for our single day in Cape Town.....which he more than delivered. Using his immense local knowledge (of traffic, especially!), Rhys made tweaks to our initial plan, packed our day in, and has whetted our desire to return to Cape Town.
Camp Kalahari exceeded all our expectations - it set the mark so high (as our first safari destination) that we wondered what Machaba Camp could offer, as an ‘upgrade’ to Camp Kalahari. Machaba Camp was newer and larger in all aspects, yet the hospitality and warmth of the staff still shone through. Food at Machaba Camp was great, but Camp Kalahari was even better.
The animals turned up in force during the green season. The Makgadikgadi salt pans had loads of zebra, their resident meerkats, lions etc etc, while Khwai River had hippos, elephants, lions, impala, lechwe etc etc. A leopard sighting appeared elusive, but Mmatsebe and her near-adult cub finally turned up..... up in a tree with an impala, in our last hour there! Lionesses 'visited' during our sundowner and got mock-charged by hippos. Our vehicle got stuck in an aardvark hole while off-roading tracking a lion, and separately, we got stuck in (yet) another hole and needed a tow, while surrounded by wild dogs and hyenas at a zebra kill. All this was amazing, but learning from and watching our guides Jonah and Kitso do the job they love, with skill and sensitivity to the environment, made for an unforgettable trip.
Can't wait to return to Africa, and when we do, I will start off by contacting Kathi at African Welcome Safaris! A well-deserved 5 stars!
SA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, Amazing & Adventurous! Axis Safari Africa is the King of Kenya’s Safaris!
Axis Safari Africa delivered what it promised. Everything was smooth, fun & went as planned.
Lennox, the tour agent was very professional and he always replied to my messages and concerns and gave excellent advises all the time. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him on my first day in Nairobi. I will definitely recommend him to my friends.
Johny the safari bus guide was great. He did everything so we could see all the big 5 and so many other animals. He is an excellent guide, safari knowledgeable and safe driver too.
Vincent picked me up from the airport and back, showed me the city and transported me to many interesting sites in Nairobi. He helped me buy Kenyan shirts from downtown Nairobi. He knows the city very very well. I felt safe.
Joseph took me to the hotel and back as well as to the Carnivore restaurant. Very polite and had a great attitude and personality.
This adventurous safari trip to Kenya was incredible and remarkable. I thank Axis Safari Africa, Lennox, Johny, Vincent and Joseph for making this Safari trip such as success.
Dr. Bill Fayed
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
Our driver Moses was always right on time and extremely motivated while driving us all throughout the park to find animals. this great service made our experience unforgettable. Thank you.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Interesting tour guides
It's quite amazing and since it was my first time am hoping to be served again by Yala safaris Uganda.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very well organized tour
We climbed Kilimanjaro with Kilisa crew. Didn't expect the exceptional service we got on our trek for a great value. Meals were delicious, there was always fresh fruit and salad and enough water for the day. The guides were experienced and knew what they doing. We were in good hands. Every member of the team was very helpful and friendly. There was enough porters to carry our stuff. Naick took care of us before and after climb, was very pleasant to deal with.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly organized 5-day safari
The communication on forehand was really good. Amanda was really helpful and gave us some good advice. The safari itself was just perfect. Our driver/guide and cook were fun to travel with and really professional. I would really recommend this company!!
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect planning, extraordinary guide Edward, excellent accomodations !
It was our first safari (Serengeti and Ngorongoro ) with this tour operator. The tour was perfectly planned by the CEO Henry. He was always asking about the daily service and if all is OK. Edward was an extraordinary driver and guide with excellent knowledge about the animals. Our accomodations were very nice and comfortable. We can recommend this tour operator and will use them at our next safari, probably next year.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience and very helpful when things don't go smootly
When going to a safari you can't expect everything to go smoothly, but at northern masailands you can trust that they do whatever they can to ensure your time is enjoyable. They provide top notch service with an excellent and knowledgable tour guide and great cook and excellent and safe driver. My wife and I really enjoyed our time. During one of the camps we overheard some complaints from the other safari groups but we certainly had none with northern masailands.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime...all above expectations!
We booked with Robert who was very thorough and patiently answered ALL our questions!
Ashton was our guide and driver, and talk about patient and knowledgeable! He answered constant, non-stop questions from all 4 of us. He arranged a side village trip in Amboseli that was fascinating and found a side trip to the Giraffe Centre so that we could pet a Giraffe. Ashton deserves a medal!
The Camps were all very impressive with a private bath and shower in each tent. The food was very good too and the pools were very nice. All the camps were well kept, clean and very friendly!
I would recommend anyone to book with Beacon Safaris and request both Robert and Ashton!