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
Thank goodness we had the very best driver
We were picked up from our Nairobi hotel by John Kariuki and prepared for the (quite long) drive to the Ashnil Camp in Masai Mara. We were unlucky with the unseasonably wet weather which made some of the Jeep tracks challenging at best. Where we hit gold was with our driver.... he was amazing and refused to allow the conditions to spoil our experience in any way - in fact some spectacular off road driving added to the excitement!. He had amazing knowledge of the park, animals and Kenyan history. Many drivers were getting stuck in the mud and we rescued a few - all the drivers seemed to look to John for advice and I think he was pretty much the only driver who didnt get stuck once! He knew where to go and we saw so much wildlife - 4 out of the big 5 apart from Rhino - we saw Lions, Leopard and Cheetahs plus the Elephants, Warthogs, Zebra, Topi, Hippo (their rumbles gently woke us up in the mornings) plus many many more animals and birds - it was truly sensational. The camp was great and well equipped - very friendly and not too large. Moses in the restaurant welcomed us by name each morning and evening and our Tent helper Cobi was a pleasure. All in all it was super and we'll be back in the July/Aug for a different view with the migration.
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Email Mark Groesbeck | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
OVER THE TOP IN EVERY WAY!
We found Explorer Kenya online -- LUCKY US. From the first email correspondence with Purity to the last goodbye at the airport with Sammy, we had an incredible experience. We were met at the airport in Nairobi and the tour company anticipated our every whim. They treated us as if we owned the company. The tour was tailored exactly as we had requested. The overnight lodgings were 5 star and kept true to the ambiance of their surroundings. Sammy, our driver and guide was first rate. We would ask for him again! Sammy not only found animals for us to photograph, he would approach them from specific angles allowing us to be very close for pictures while ensuring spectacular backgrounds. We learned a lot from his 30 years of experience and also benefited from his superior driving skills. While we had a large and "beefy" Land Cruiser, Sammy could negotiate a mud hole as deftly as if he were threading a needle. We never got stuck, but we did pull a few other vehicles out of the mud. I cannot thank Sammy, Purity, and Explorer Kenya enough for a wonderful experience.
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Email Justin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4-day/3-night Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara safari
Amazing experience with Kenya Explorer on a 4-day/3-night Safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Jonathan was an amazing and experienced guide/driver who was able to navigate difficult terrain and find the best game viewing. Saw the Big 5 and so many others. During booking Robert was very responsive and provided a clear and detailed itinerary for the trip.
Email Miako Kanetani | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
2 Nights Amboseli National Park
I booked for a two days safari to Amboseli National Park,This was dream come true,I had lots of fun especially the view of Mount Kilimanjaro,and lots of elephants crossing the road,and some grazing on the swamps,this will always be a dream come true.
My guide Jonathan was superb,on the first day we saw three lions and lots of elephant.
I would really recommend explorer Kenya for a prompt response though this safari was booked by my friend through referrals from friends.I also thank my guide Jonathan for his skills in driving and knowledge of wildlife he always kept me busy with stories.
Thanks explorer Kenya safaris for this tour!! I will definitely be back Asante sana.
Email Kristoffer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It has always been good!
Nothing to complain about, communications always spot on!
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Email Ana Beltran | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 Days safari with Guide Jonathan!!
Thanks to explorer Kenya Management for a fast response and for organizing a wonderful 6 Days safari for me and my hubby.
Our trip will be one not to be forgotten we had a wonderful safari,we were booked at Amboseli serena lodge,Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge,& Ashnil Mara Camp,all this lodges were perfect with a perfect set-up for our honeymoon.
Special gratitude goes to our Driver guide Jonathan for well guiding us on safari and his knowledge.
We are planning to be back next year for another safari with our Parents,we will ask for JONATHAN!!!
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Email Samantha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organisation and experienced driver
The reason we chose Explorer is because they always answered quickly to our emails and the price was reasonable for great lodges/safari.
we visited Amboselli, Nakuru and Masai Mara in a private jeep and driver.
It was the first time we ever did a safari and it was better than expected. Our driver Jackson was well experienced and had a lot of knowledge about Kenya and all the wildlife. He made us feel really comfortable. He also drives really safe. We really recommend him!
All the parks where incredible and Explorer's ittinerary was perfect just like the lodges.
We will book again with them if we come back!
Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smooth and fun ride
Reliable team and very good prices!! Ask for Jonathan as driver/ guide he’s fun and very professional!! Highly recommend this company
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Email Annika-Hiltunen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nairobi National Park Half Day Tour with Jonathan!!
We are really Grateful to have done Nairobi National Park with our guide Jonathan,We saw Four Lions and a lot of Gazelles,To crown our tour we saw a leopard,it was great ..our guide told us he had only seen it twice in his 16 years of experience.
We highly recommend these tour for people with short stay in Nairobi
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Email mulluno | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable First Africa Trip
We only start looking for local safari agencies one month before the trip, so insead of go through hundreds of agents on KATO, we only sent several inquires to the agents with high rating based on Tripadvisor, KATO etc. Robert responded quickly with detailed iternary and recommendations on accomodation and a reasonable price. After tens of emails for details confirmation, we confirmed the booking and with a 30% deposit.
Althought we were a bit worried about the arrangements since all communications were done through emails only, everything went smoothly once we arrived at Nairobi. Our driver Simon picked us at the airport and after settle the rest of the payment with Mary on the way, we started our safari right away. Simon was enthusiastic and most importantly very experienced. Not only did he guide us all kind of animals, birds spot during safari, he also guide us for photograph, i.e when and where to take the best shot. Though I only manage to fully utilize my camera on last day, still got tons of good pictures during safari.
The logde/camp were all great, food, services and accomodation were quite nice.
The only unexpected thing was the weather. Though this time should be the dry season, it kept raining everyday during our trip and sometime even the roads were flooded. Again, thanks Simon for his excellent driving skills which help us to pass the road before it was flooded. But it's a pity that we were unable to see any sunrise or sunset during the whole trip and also sometime need to rush on the road due to the rain. Maybe next time should choose the lodges/camps which are closer to the parks.
In general, would definitely recommend Explorer Kenya and Simon. Looking forward to seeing you again for the next Africa adventure.
