Part of the team in our office in Nairobi
Explorer Kenya Tours & Travel
- Office 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 Peter | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing safari experience with a professional, flexible super nice guide
We have booked a 7 day safari with Explorer Kenya.
The package contained our guide, the Land Cruiser, accommodations and park entrance fees, full board at the lodges, transportation between the parks and of course the guided game drives
Got picked up at NBO airport, drove to Masai Mara, stayed there 2 nights, drove to Lake Nakuru National Park, stayed for a night, drove to Lake Naivasha for a night and finished at Amboseli National park for 2 nights from where we drove back to NBO Airport as we requested. Need to mention that all this was a private safari just for two of us, we did not share the car with others this time.
Our guide Jonathan gave us an amazing and wonderful experience, professional service, helped us in different things.
The short version is:
Service, value for the money, experience, expectations, reliability, communications are all 10 / 10
The longer version:
I can clearly recommend to go to Explorer Kenya's organized safari trips, and if you would like to have an amazing experience, ask for Johnathan.
Then you go alone, you have to do everything, which can be a hassle without knowing the local conditions or speaking the local language. You rent a car, make the insurance, drive from one place to the other, get lost, stuck in traffic jam, trying to find the lodges which sometimes are not easy without being familiar with the area, and the most important is that you have no idea about the game drives. Where to go, what are the frequent spots, neither you are not familiar with the different regulations of the park, dangers or animal hiding spots, and so on.
So when you go with a guide, that guide is your EVERYTHING. He is your driver, he is your tracker, he is organizing the whole trip, schedule it for you. He is the one who you can address with your questions, concerns or if you need ANY help. He knows what to do or not to do, he knows the shortcuts, the dangers and all the people around you. In the parks, at the lodges and in between. What I am trying to say with this simple: choosing the proper operator will give you a smooth journey and an amazing experience.
We feel lucky because Jonathan was very helpful, polite with us. He took good care of us, made sure every day that we have our comfort and we are having fun. He was literally providing an amazing service for us in every step of the trip.
Since we went for the safari experience and I wanted to take some good quality photos, I was asking someone who has years of experience and patience for my photography addiction and I must say I was impressed. Jonathan was keep showing and explaining us the nature, the wildlife, the different species with its characteristics. I was really impressed by his knowledge and also on his patience. When you try to do proper photos, its not easy, so I asked him to go here and there many times and he kept assisting me with whatever it was possible. Sometimes I actually felt a bit bad about all my request, but he had just done all of it, so I am really grateful for him.
The accommodations/lodges were nice, comfy with big beds, nice views and cozy African decorations. Food was also good.
I need to mention that this was not our first Safari in Africa. I am saying it because I am a wildlife enthusiast and a photography passionate, seen many things before, but definitely I have not seen everything, every experience is something new, and you never know in advance what you gonna see. So I believe I have a fair amount of experience in game-drives and safari programs, so I can clearly say that I am happily recommending Explorer Kenya and Jonathan to be your guide.
CA
Email Farhiya | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
We had an outstanding experience with Jonathan exploring and learning everything about Nairobi national park. I could not explain in words what an amazing experience this was. I would highly recommend any visitors to Nairobi to get in touch with Jonathan. A must!!!!! All Canadians out there, this is your guy
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Email Mikey A | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Flexible and professional
The trip to Ol Pejeta was amazing. Communication was clear from the start. Robert was very responsive and made sure everything is well planned. Jonathan our tour guide was the best. Very kind and knowledgable! Explorer Kenya will never disappoint you.
IE
Email Maria walsh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jonathen made this trip an experience of a life time
I cannot recommend explorer Kenya highly enough. I traveled to Kenya alone for a nine day safari and it really was outstanding. My driver Jonathen whom I had for the whole nine days was a complete gentleman and all round genuine guy. He went above and beyond to make sure I had an amazing time and took care of everything I did not have to worry about anything. It truly was an experience of a life time. I will definitely be coming back.
US
Email Zineb | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
Great!
We had private tour tailored to our need. The car was in good condition and the driver Jonathan was very accommodating. We enjoyed our trip and got to see so many animals. Highly recommended explorer Kenya to enjoy your private experience.
AE
Email Mary | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari in kenya the best
When we arrived, the driver was there.
He was very welcoming and was very knowledgeable about cultures across Kenya.
The trip was very well organized and everything has been effortlessly taken care of.
We were lucky and were able to see the big 4!
If you want to have a good time in Kenya, I would highly recommend this company..
And yes, so ask for the driver Jonathan, he’s been doing this job with passion for over 17 years!
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Email Gregory | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience!
Had an incredible time at Masai Mara with Johnathan as a tour guide and driver. He has expert knowledge of the park and its inhabitants, and graciously attends to every detail. He is also considerate and agreeable. The accommodations at Ashnil Mara camp are luxurious, located in an idyllic setting, and well staffed to the point of excess. Highly recommended! As an aside, if you pick up souvenirs along the way, bring your haggling skills and a keen awareness of value.
Email RUTAYISIRE ABOUBAKAR | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nairobi national park with guide Jonathan
We had the best game drive at the nairobi national park,we were able to see 3 lions feeding on a buffalo.our guide was Jonathan.
We found explorer kenya online and booked for this safari through Robert.thanks for a wonderful experience.we highly recommend this company.
DE
Email Dominik | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 Day 5 Night Safari (2 Masai Mara, 2 Amboseli, 1 Lake Naivasha)
We got different quotes for safaris before we booked with kenia explorer. The price was fair and we read a lot of good reviews. Our guide was Jonathan. He answered all the questions that we had and he adapted to our interests. He also knows a lot about photography and so he always positioned the car in the right place to take the best pictures. The safari itself was very good. We saw incredible scenes of lions in masai mara and took great pictures in amboseli of elephants infront of the Kilimandscharo. We were very happy with our choice and jonathan as our guide.
FR
Email B cassan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 days amboseli
We had a wonderful time, all went perfect well. Our driver Jonathan pick us up from airport and straight to game in Amboseli. Fast and safe driving. We had our little daughter (2y old) in a clean baby seat.
Our car, a land cruiser could open totally during games.