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 Matt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari with Explorer Kenya
My wife and I travelled to Kenya and had an amazing experience with Explorer Kenya. The communication was very clear from the begining and our Safari went as smooth as possible. Sammy was our driver in Nairobi and went out of his way during our Nairobi tour to make sure we saw as much as possible.. We did 3 nights in Maasai Mara and Lake Navaisha and I can't say enough about our driver Martin. His knowledge of the area and the animals was first rate and he was always willing to accommodate our requests and even added in some bonus stops we were not expecting.
The whole experience was one we will never forget and a great value for the money paid.
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Email A.Sen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marvellous Safari experience, Professional/knowledgeable guides, Highly recommended, Budget friendly
This review is for Purity, Francis and Vincent who helped facilitate our Safari tours in Kenya and Tanzania.
Purity helped answer all our questions promptly and patiently over many weeks to formulate our itinerary. We had so many questions and concerns in the lead-up to the final plan, and we truly appreciate her patience.
Thank you Purity, you are a wonderful ambassador for Explorer Kenya.
Francis was our guide on the Kenyan side and ferried us through Masai Mara and Amboseli. He embodies a wealth of experience over many decades and knows how to give his guests the best experience. He is very professional and knowledgeable about the wilderness game drives, and passionate about animals. Our first foray into the Savanna was all thanks for Francis. He showed us lioness with cubs, lion pride stalking warthogs, Big5, and many more unforgettable sightings and memories for a lifetime. We highly recommend him to other guests.
On the Tanzanian side, our guide was Vincent Mumba. He is a thorough gentleman. He facilitated our immigration to the Tanzanian side and also our emigration to the Kenyan side upon re-entry into Kenya. He ferried us through Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro crater. There was considerable driving between each destination, and Vincent drove with patience and ensured the comfort of my family. Vincent was able to fulfill our childhood dream of river crossing sighting in Northern Serengeti. This was an indelible experience, we can never forget. He also showed us a sighting of a lion pride feasting on a topi. And the list is never-ending.
A crucial aspect of both Francis and Vincent worth significant mention, is their respect for rules and regulations of the park authorities and also for the animal's safety and well-being. While we saw time and again other company drivers drive on the bush off-road to go near the wild-life, Francis and Vincent never did this, yet gave us the best possible viewing experience. This is very commendable of them.
All the accommodations were top-notch: Mara Simba lodge, Mara Heritage camp (Northern Serengeti), Serengeti Heritage camp (Central Serengeti), Farm of Dreams, Amboseli Serena lodge.
We hold Explorer Kenya in high regard and highly recommend them to future guests. You will be in the best hands, they will take the best care of you.
CZ
Email Paula and Vaclav | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide Simon Peter was excellent,friendly and maximal devoted .
Every day ours trip was full of fabulous experiences and unforgetable impressoons.
Thank you for these beatiful days.
DE
Email Philipp | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just Amazing
We had a wonderful safari. Great service, simply great! Our driver Cornellius Mwaruma was the best you can imagine! We wanted to see giraffes at the end and he stopped especially for us, even though we were already too late.
IN
Email Sushmita | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya tour with Explorer Kenya should be on your next bucket list!
Jambo Explorer Kenya Tours & Travels!
Yes, you heard it right "Jambo" or "Hello" to an amazing tour organised by Explorer Kenya Tours & Travels and this was possible with superb guidance of Mr. Robert (The Co. Owner) and Ms. Kawira Purity who has always been helpful to design the best tour plan with maximum Game Reserve coverage. The real hero of our entire tour was none other than Mr. Bernard Muiru, we call him "Njinu '' our guide for the entire tour. Hats off to Njinu for his foresightedness which made this tour an excellent experience across all places - Starting from Samburu (Thanks Njinu for showing the cheetah family, it was a very rare sight and Oh yes, the beautiful reticulated giraffe sight so close near our resort during sunset still makes us feel come back soon to Samburu), in lake Nakuru National Park (We still remember the 9 lion family members having the food hunt together and run to see the leopard. Our next stop was the crescent island of Lake Naivasha. Doing the walking safari along with the wildlife - Giraffe, zebras and so many other animals was a lifetime experience. The famous sand river of Maasai Mara Game Reserve is still afresh with us wherein we were there alone to see the lion family for hours and that too so close. The nights were exciting too, hearing the sound of hippopotamus beside our hotel room was full of fun. Last but not the least, never ever seen so many elephants together like in Amboseli. Thousands and thousands of wildebeest, zebras, African buffalos in the mara game reserve and so many other animals during the great migration made us awestruck. It is the best sweet memories we are carrying back to India. Till then "Asante" (Thank you) Explorer Kenya Tours & Travels team, Asante Njinu!
CA
Email Phillip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Njinu stewarded our safari adventure with style and grace
My family recently embarked on a five-day safari tour across several of Kenya's stunning national parks in the Rift Valley. It was an experience that exceeded all our expectations, thanks largely to our phenomenal tour guide, Njinu Bernard.
Our experiece was made richer and more enjoyable by Njinu's encyclopedic knowledge of Kenya's wildlife and culture. With decades of experience, he provided insightful commentary that brought the safari to life, explaining the social behaviors of herds of gazelles, the hunting prowess of hyenas, and seasonal movements of birds. Njinu was not only focused on the big five, but drew our attention to notable bird and even plant life.
Njinu's exceptional driving skills made us feel secure while rumbling through the rugged terrains of Nakuru Lake National Park and Hell's Gate National Park. When we stopped for lunch in a park he was on constant alert for signs of danger and kept a close watch on each member of the party. Njinu also showcased leadership in situations where we were approached by vendors selling various items. He took command of these situations, ensuring that our interactions remained pleasant and unobtrusive.
His character was demonstrated when Njinu walked through a cultural tour taking it upon himself to pick up trash left by others along the path.
Beyond his professional capabilities, Njinu's warm and engaging personality made our trip truly special. The evenings spent enjoying meals and conversations with him were a delight. His stories and insights not only entertained us but also deepened our understanding and appreciation of Kenya.
For all of these reasons, I am pleased to recommend this tour and Njinu in particular.
TW
Email Johnny Wu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient and considerabletour partner for exploring the wonders of Safari in both Kenya and Tanzan
We are 4 friends firstly travel to Africa with the kind arrangements by Explore Kenya Tours, I feel so safe,satisfied and efficient during the communications with the contact window.
The most highlighted parts of this trip are the guides from Kenya and Tanzania, I would like to mention Simonpeter from Kenya and Vincent from Tanzania were really amazing! Simon is so knowledgeable about the animals and botanics, and he is always smiling and considerable during the trip, we feel so comfortable and enjoyable during our stay with him as well as our stay at Tanzania with Vincent, who is also a very supportive guide & driver during our stay at Serengati and Ngorongoro. We saw EVERYTHING during our trip at Africa and also feel the passion and friendliness of the African.
Without Simonpeter and Vincent, we couldnt have such unforgettable and impressive memories for this amazing trip.
TW
Email Alberto | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simonpeter and Peter is one of the best guide I have ever met in my life!
Explorer Kenya Tours & Travel responds quickly before arrival. They have good car condition. The guides we met (Simon Peter in Kenya and Vincent in Tanzania) are also well-experienced in guiding safari and can accommodate our requests agilely and promptly. It was an amazing journey.
TW
Email Abby | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent arrangement and efficiency
This is the best travel experience I have ever had. We consulted from email when we were in Taiwan and received quick and clear response including visa application and everything.
When we arrived, our Kenya cruise Simonpeter is super trustful and kind always wearing smile and patience to answer our questions. Simon is super knowledgeable to introduce every story of animals and have great eye sight to capture various animals even they are far away. Simon also shared a lot of African culture and language tones to us helped us to obtain a fantastic memory! Highly recommended the service provided from Simonpeter.
Also recommended our Tanzania driver Vincent who always wearing a nice hat and smile. He was flexible but also manageable while we asked some special request on the way like took us have a glance of downtown in Arusha and also introduced a quarterly market on the way when we accidentally saw that market. Vincent also told us some stories behind the animal protection. He always carried many animals dictionaries in the car while we were asking information about animals. Therefore, Vincent is also super recommended for the trip!!
DE
Email Daisy and Charly | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Organisation, breathtaking Places, very good guides and best drivers, we were happy!
First time in Kenia, first Safari. It was amazing. Very good guides and a reliable driver taken us to amazing game drives, always have special surprise for us dailly. We saw elephants, lions, cheeta, buffolo, Hippo...every day amazing spots. Especially for me a hike to the rim of Mt. Logonot. And what was really breathtaking was our balloon Safari. Great sights...
At safari camp and hotel we always could relax. Friendly people, very good meals and very good sorted buffets. Very nice parks, nice places to stay. We loved everything and our special thanks go to Simon our very good driver...thank you all..asante sana..
