Wild 5-Day Safari: Magical Mara, Nakuru Wonders & Hell's Gate

Our family spent an unforgettable 5 days on safari: 2 days in Masai Mara, 1 day in Nakuru, 1 day in Naivasha, and 1 day in Amboseli. It was truly one of the best travel experiences we've ever had. Our guide, Peter Kapino, was exceptional and went far beyond our expectations. His excellent driving skills and deep knowledge of wildlife behavior, animal habitats, and daily routines allowed us to see the Big Five, the "Big Ugly Five," countless bird species, and even elusive animals such as cheetahs, leopards, lions, and black rhinos. It was clear that his experience and expertise made all the difference. Peter was also incredibly patient, kind, friendly, and professional throughout the entire trip, making every game drive enjoyable and memorable. Axis was outstanding from the very beginning. They provided detailed information about the different safari options, pricing, and what was included, and they were always responsive to our questions, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Peter Kapino as a safari guide and Axis as a safari company. They exceeded our expectations and made this an unforgettable adventure.

In my experience with Axis Africa, I was able to see and do everything I could have ever hoped for. Not only did we see every animal you would expect to encounter in Africa, but the entire journey was also exceptional. Our tour guide was kind, charismatic, and clearly passionate about his work. He took his role seriously and did everything he could to ensure we had an unforgettable experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Axis Africa to anyone looking to experience Africa’s wildlife to its fullest.

It was a nice safari, it was a bit rushed but I did manage to see a lot in the span of 5 days.

We had an amazing experience on the 4 Night/5 Day Safari trip. Our guide, Kevin, was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire trip. It was very clear he had a passion for showing people all the amazing beauties of Kenya. During game drives he was communicating extensively with other guides and rangers to get us access to the best animal sightings. He also seemed to have a strong intuition for the movements and behaviors of the animals (especially the big cats), which let him position the safari vehicle in the best spots. There were multiple times when we parked a bit away from the other vehicles only to have the cats come right up to our car. Axis safaris provided a great itinerary and were really glad we did the full 5 days as biking through hells gate was also a major highlight. If I had to change anything I would make the cost options available per night so you could splurge on a night at Lake Naivasha while also staying in more budget friendly accommodations elsewhere. Some of the days were long drives without many activities, partnering with hotels to provide more optional evening activities could also go a long way while also making sure the guides have plenty of rest. Overall this was truly an unforgettable trip with an amazing group of people and a fabulous guide additionally seeing the big 5 and all the big cats was a big plus. I would highly recommend joining an Axis tour to anyone coming to Kenya.

Our experience has been amazing! From the booking up to the Safari per se, it has been smooth and perfect. The Safari car was clean, new and very comfortable. Our guide Kevin was amazing, very knowledgeable, he did his best to help us see the animals - we saw the big 5!! Highly recommend the hotels we stayed at - we picked the most expensive options - the hotels were very good, specially Lake Nakuru Lodge and Lake Naivasha sopa! Tabitha that took care of our booking was very lovely and helpful during the process - she would normally reply in less than 1h to all my queries

The tour was amazing from start to finish. Our guide Kevin was brilliant and was very knowledgeable about all the wildlife and surrounding areas - even spotting all the big 5 during our stay! We did the 5 night safari and the hotels selected by Axis were all great , and the safari vehicle was also very comfortable. We selected option 4 hotels which were all really nice, and topped off by our stay in Lake Naivasha where we had giraffes, zebra and hippos inside the hotel grounds. My only small critique is we could have fit maybe another activity (another evening drive or a different activity) on day 3 where it was mostly a travel day from Masai Mara to Nakuru. Overall it was a truly unforgettable experience and I would highly recommend Axis (and our guide Kevin!)

I had a fantastic time on safari in Kenya. Khalifa was my guide + driver, and he is patient, kind, helpful, and extremely knowledgable about all the animals, parks, people, and customs. There wasn't a question he couldn't answer. I did the lowest budget option, and while the accommodations in the Masai Mara area wasn't glamorous, there was always a safe place to sleep, a hot meal, and friendly people. The 2nd full day in the Masai Mara was a long, hot day (which is to be expected), but it was a tough day for me. The hike through Hell's Gate was an additional cost (not mentioned in the paperwork) and was a real hike and not a "walk" as it was called. Totally worth it, I just wish my expectations had been better set.

We would like to thank Ms Lucy our Coordinator for the entire travel for amazing arrangements, including stay and travel. We would like to thank our driver Mr Khalifa, for amazing drive through the forests and amazing sightseeing. We are v thankful to him We would like to appreciate all involved in making our trip memorable Lots of thanks -Moksh, Pinky and Shardul

We had an amazing 5-day safari with Axis Africa Safaris through the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha including Hells Gate and couldn’t recommend them more. A special shoutout to our guide, Sir Charles, who always managed to get us into the perfect spot for every animal sighting and navigated the unbelievably bumpy roads with incredible skill. His knowledge, patience, and great sense of humor made the whole trip even better. It was an unforgettable experience and the highlight of our time in Kenya.

This was one of the best trips I have ever had. Richard was an absolutely fantastic guide. Definitely request him. Everything was well organized from start to finish.