35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fantastic!
After considering various other providers, we chose Asili Explorer as they were a local tour operator and they provided a friendly service, fast response and comprehensive information about various options. Joe (the owner) was very accommodative to our requirements and interests, allowing us to design a perfect schedule for our 4-day safari in Ngorongoro and Serengeti national parks.
The safari exceeded our highest expectations - it proved to be the most memorable, authentic and fantastic travel experience ever! There is no better guide-driver than Enock Fabiani, who relentlessly worked on making it the best safari for us - with his 'hawk-eyes' he was able to detect all wild animals we wished to see, and many more - in addition to the 'Big 5', we also saw the great wildebeest migration, a cheetah attacking a wildebeest, 4 lion brothers feeding and leopard eating his meal in a tree. Enock was always patient with us, and made sure we were comfortable and happy, providing various timetable options with pros and cons for us to choose from. He has a rare, authentic passion for his job and pure love for animals and nature, which showed in his ability to tell us everything about the animals/safari and even connect with the animals so as to tell if we met them again or when they were hungry/hunting/aggressive vs. meek.
We were so pleased with our 4-day safari that we decided to do another 2-day safari after that – with Enock taking us to Manyara and Tarangire this time. Again, fantastic time!
Although the accommodation Asili offered (from lux bush camps to bungalows) were impressive & comfortable, they were still able to provide a competitive and fair offering for us.
Thank you so much Enock and Joe for our fabulous safaris! Hope to see you again soon!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Short after-wedding holiday
We didn't want to spend a huge amount of money in a luxury honey moon but we really wanted to go for a safari during our holidays so we decided to book, one week before our departure, with Axis Africa.
We had a very good time, met nice people travelling with us, had the chance to see all the animals we were hoping to see and the possibility to choose wheter we preferred to do some activities or others.
In general, we learnt that even if there are many tour operators, those that are in the same range of price offer the same facilities and actually you may find yourself changing the tour guide here and there according to the organisation between different operators.
We really appreciated the special treatment reserved to us as just married (private room, gift bottle of wine...!).
If you don't know with which company to book, Axis Safari offers a good service for the price you pay.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Service
Just returned from a 5 day trip to AM Lodge in the Kruger National Park, arranged by Jolene at East Cape Tours, she has been brilliant in looking after all our arrangements, which we never made easy for her.
As a company incentive trip Jolene has looked after all of our wishes and requests and even helped sort out a Soweto tour as we had a 10 hour wait to return home. Even when we had an internal flight cancellation due to bad weather, she immediately arranged for an overland transfer to take us to our lodge.
Hope to return again next year with even more of our staff and would not hesitate to use you again.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Around Africa Safaris is the best.Thank you Okech for your good Job. You and your team are awesome.
You are awesome, everything went well beyond our expectation. Highly recommend Around Africa Safaris to anyone wishing go on Safari in East Africa. We did Rwanda, Volcanoes, Uganda Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison falls national park.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I had a great time
Actually I booked twice with Castro. First time Kilimanjaro + Safari and the second time Mount Meru + Safari.
My guide and the porters were all very nice, gentle and helpful... The communication in english was very good. Always as possible I use local business and this was a great choice. I got picked up at time in the airport and food was very good too. As photographer, you always need patience guides and the definitely helped me a lot to get good pictures!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
8 day enchantment safari
It all starts by choosing a safari provider and an itinerary and work together to make it your dream safari.
Lucy was incredibly responsive and therefore so helpful to help in setting up our program.
I had an amazing feeling beforehand and it just became reality once we arrived and were welcomed by her and our guide Simon. We enjoyed the personal touch of also being able to meet up with her again at the end of our customized program. It was all perfectly timed by Simon who ensured that we saw all the wildlife and more that one family can imagine to see!
We saw the rhino in Lake Nakuru, especially many lions in Maasai Mara and more, biking and hiking in Hell's gate, Lake Navaisha; finished in Amboseli with the magestic Kilimandjaro and the elephants.
We felt very safe driving around and so well taken care of by the experienced and knowledgeable Simon.
It was a fabulous trip and we are so grateful to Serene safaris for the incredible experience!
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 Days Mara Safari with kids
At first i was skeptical about the budget accommodation as i was travelling with my 8 yrs twin girls.
Maggie was helpful as she assured me all is well with the Lenchada accommodation and through faith i took the offer.
I cant regret as the camp is very friendly and service is top notch . Thanks Maggie for that .
During the safari we saw all big 5 luckily and my kids were very happy as i also ensured they enjoyed a balloon ride. Bison safaris driver is well manered ,polite and above all knows the reserve really well on where to take us for best photos .
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Could have been better
We booked a 4-day safari in Amboseli and Tsavo with the company. The initial booking of the trip was a bit tedious with us having to call them a few times since we were not getting responses to emails, they explained this was due to an overload of bookings.
They failed to inform us that one of the safari camps they suggested, Kibo Safari Camp, (which we chose from the list of options they provided) didn't have electricity for most of the day, which would have been nice to know in advance. And there was a small mess up on our return airport transfer.
Also, since we were first time visitors to Kenya, it would have been great to have some expert advice from them on the various options for safari locations, hotels, food, etc.
However, the rest of the trip and the other hotels were great. The driver-cum guide they provided, Steve, was a very nice guy with a wealth of information about everything around us.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful guide, great with children
Communication before the safari was good. We made some adjustments to the itinerary and it was all successful. We had a slight issue with cash payment, as we paid in USD (as is common in Tanzania), and the administrator wasn't able to provide correct change. I would recommend to bring exact change!
We had a wonderful 4 days in Rufiji area, with Afra as our guide. We stayed in Rufiji River Camp which was excellent. Afra was patient, very knowledgeable about plants and animals, and his country. He also had obvious pride in his Land Cruiser, and always made sure it was clean, and well supplied with drinking water. We really do think we had a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and immediately recommended the same company and driver to our friends upon our return home, who booked straight away!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amboseli Safari
Great service ,Great vehicle and knowledgeable driver .
Was great as the park was not very busy thus we had a great time .
Kibo Safari Camp was very good and food is very very good also .
We definately urge anyone to use Bison Safaris for their travel needs .