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Explorer Kenya Tours & Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, KATO & EAWS
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Waiz R | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So amazing we’ll definitely be back!
Nairobi-Amboseli-Nuvaisha-Nakuru-Masai Mara
We heard of Explorer Kenya from a friend who visited last year. We were a little unsure at first as their quotation was quite competitive - almost too good to be true kind of good. But the last 7 days have completely blown our minds away. All of the accommodations were amazing.
And of course - our guide, Jonathan, made the biggest difference in making our trip an amazing experience overall. He drove us comfortably for more than 2000kms across Nairobi, Amboseli, Nuvaisha, Lake Nakuru and finally the Masai Mara over our 7 day trip. He made sure we had everything we needed and of course the biggest game changer was just how many of the animals we were able to spot and get so close to. He knew the parks and all the routes inside out and was able to share a wealth of knowledge about the animals.
Our trip was in the rainy season and although we were scared it would affect our game drives we were pleasantly surprised to find everything we were looking for. Some of the tracks did get quite muddy but Jonathan was able to navigate his land cruiser effortlessly through. However - the animals sightings due require a bit of luck even after all the expertise in the world.
We will definitely be coming back to Kenya at some point in the future with our families/friends and will surely be depending on Kenya Explorer and Jonathan!
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Email Sana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with Jonathan (Explorer Kenya)
We did the most amazing weeklong trip with Jonathan Maina (Explorer Kenya Safaris). All we did was book and express what we’re interested in, and everything else was taken care of!
Jonathan drove us from Nairobi to Amboselli, Lake Navaisha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara — and made it all feel like a breeze! The passion with which he finds the animals in all the nooks and crannies of the parks, really made my dream trip all the more worthwhile. He’s also a VERY popular man from his 18 year career, getting us better customer service anywhere and everywhere we went.
Thank you to Jonathan and Explorer Kenya for making possible the trip of a lifetime!
Amazing Mara Safari
We had a once in a life time experience. Our guide Jonathan was very hospitable and knowledgeable. We managed to see all the big five as well as some cheetahs and zebras. We only wish we had more time to enjoy this beautiful nature!
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Email Aaron | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great accommodations, guides, and animal viewings!
I highly recommend Explorer Kenya, and especially our safari guide Bernard Njinu! The safari was well-organized and the accommodations were very comfortable. They were also great with our various dietary restrictions and made us a custom lunch that worked with everyone's needs. The tour itself was incredible - I was constantly amazed at Bernard's extensive knowledge and storytelling skills, and with how well he was able to spot animals from a distance. He got us up very close to the animals too, and managed to do so without disturbing them. Overall this was an amazing experience!
Email Terry | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing
We booked this trip last minute(maybe two days notice) and it was not an issue at all. We got picked up perfectly by Moses. He absolutely could not have been better. Hands down amazing in all aspects just like the trip. We stayed at Serova and Serena lodges and they offered an amazing experience but truly the rides through the parks took the cake. Moses through the entire trip was wonderful, friendly, extremely experienced in everything you could want. I think no matter how amazing a destination is those who help you experience them truly make or break the trip. I simply could not say better things about how amazing it all was, and Moses tied all of it together to truly give us an unforgettable experience. PS I promise the Landcruisers are the way to go, and Explorer Kenya Tours has the top Landcruiser setup compared to the competition seen in the parks!
Email dori | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They make the most out of the experience
Simon and Johnatan are very knowledgable and insightful guides and will do their absolute best to give you an amazing safari experience. Their endless passion and constant curiosity for wild life shines through their guidance and will make every second of the trip super fun.
If you want to make the most out of your safari trip Simon and Johnathan would not disappoint you!
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Email Amber | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Provided us an absolutely INCREDIBLE experience!
I couldn't have asked for a better experience with ExplorerKenya! From Day 1 of planning, Robert was EXTREMELY responsive to my many many emails (I had never been to Africa or done anything like a safari) and answered every question I had.
What really made our trip incredible though was the guide Robert paired us up with for our 3 night 4 day safari in Masai Mara. Njinu was AMAZING. It's honestly hard to even find the words to describe what an incredible time we had, thanks to him!
We talked to many others at our camp who most definitely didn't have the same experience. Many said their guide simply drove around and stopped at ever elephant or giraffe. Njinu was VERY different!
We truly could feel that he had made it his mission to show us the Big 5 (achieved in only two days!), and many other animals. His 20+ years of experience meant we got first-rate education in every bird, mammal, and insect we saw. It seemed there was nothing he couldn't find and his passion for tracking and educating his clients was palpable.
If you've never done a trip like this before, it can be a little nerve wracking to plan from afar, but if you use ExplorerKenya you WILL be taken care of. And, you'd be more than well off to request Njinu as your guide to ensure a once in a lifetime experience!!
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Email Komlan A. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience !
Professional and on-time the driver was even there before the expected departure time which was early in the morning. All of that despite the fact that the tour was organized on a short notice.
All required information was provided quickly and in a timely manner.
The drivers know the very well the various parks and where to possibility find the animals.
We saw all that we came looking for in Nairobi Park while some other safari cars where left wandering about. Once the animals spotted we had very close views of them thanks to our guide's skills and experience.
He made sure we could see as many animals as possible and we were delighted!
We couldn't have chosen better for the tour.
Thanks to Johnathan and Robert for arranging it.
We highly recommend them for any safari in East Africa.
PS. Tell them which animals you want to see before booking and they will advise on the most suitable park in the area to see those .
Email Mohsin | under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mughal safari
The trip was great to be honest comfortable ride and a awesome tourist guide named johnathan the views were awesome as much as the car.
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Email Cathy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
12 days Kenya safari
What a safari we had. Our guide, driver, and organizer Jonathan made our adventure. He was with us the whole trip. We saw lions and cubs eating their prey. Leopard in the tree with his prey. Elephants, giraffes, hyena….we saw everything. Jonathan knows where to find them and the patience to wait. We were safe, in wonderful lodges and luxurious tents. Food was good and lots of it. This was indeed a trip of a life time. Thank you so much Jonathan and Explore Kenya Safari’s