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
Timely response and accommodating
Had a great time. Very flexible and accommodating. Jonathan was a great guide. His experience showed.
NL
Email Marnix | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Maasai Mara with Kids
Our Maasai Mara safari with Explorer Kenya (Jonathan) was great!
We’re a traveling family with a 2 and 4 year old. Jonathan is a kind, knowledgeable person and made sure the kids were comfortable; they even slept during the game drives on bumpy roads.
We saw many animals and every game drive something special: a group of 20 hyenas feasting on a zebra, 2 leopards, lion couple, lions with cubs feasting on another zebra, a cheetah chasing gazelles and our daughter’s favorites, lots of (alive) zebras and giraffes.
The Simba Lodge was ok, but clearly low-season, the personnel at the restaurant were bored and tried to help in every way possible which was mostly annoying, overwhelming and not helpful at all. The lodge is not kids friendly, the pool is to cold and there are no other playgrounds/games.
NZ
Email Sandy Richards | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organized & great value for money
From the moment we arrived at Nairobi airport we were very well taken care of by our amazing guide Simon Peter who at all times was totally professional & knowledgeable, not only about the animals but also about the people & culture of Kenya. We learned so much & have so many wonderful memories to take home.
Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A bundle of joy and knowledge
We have had the best experience with Explorer Kenya safaris, Simon Peter is one of the most experienced guides I’ve ever encountered. His depth of nature knowledge was incredible, from the smallest bird to the biggest beast in the national parks. He had a nugget of information to tell for each animal.
I would highly recommend this trip as you are in safe hands from start to finish. We visited 3 of Kenya’s national parks: Amboseli, Tsavo West & Hells Gate. All vary in landscapes from open grasslands to forestry. Each as beautiful as the next, if you want to see the big 5, explorer kenya is the company, they know where to find each animal based off their years of experience.
This safari is great for a solo as well as group activity. From cultures, communities & food, we experienced it all. It exceeded my expectations profoundly. When you think kenya you think of mainly game drives and safari lodges. Ontop of the safaris we were treated to an immersive insight about the Masai tribe. I was amazed to learn of the traditions. My biggest surprise was how incredibly friendly the people were, everyday I was greeted with a big smile and the sound of ‘Jambo’ you can’t start your day in a better way.
In conclusion, you NEED to book your trip with explorer kenya NOW! It’s worth every penny!
NZ
Email Sue Vowell | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simon Peter was an amazing guide, trip was once in lifetime for me and he made it all come true
Simon Peter and John were so easy to get along with had great sense of humour. Found animals each outing and I always felt safe in the vehicles used for Safari’s. These two guides are a credit to the company they work for and we’re always there to please us as travellers and I like to think we became friends over the time we were together
ES
Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fanrastic!!
We went for 6 days Safary with my husband and kid, since the beggining the communication with Robert was fantastic, clear and easy. The pick up day we met our guide Gino, all a gentlmen with a lot of patient with the kid and pasionate for the work, we have go around several parks, always with the security and recommendatiin of our guide, he always there to help with anything and showing and explaning all about, not just animals. We learnt with him about the country, vegetacion and regions. Thanks a lot to Kenia explorer for these days, i can just recommend it!!! And especial thank you to Gino, we hope to see you soon.
NZ
Email Colleen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simon Peter, he was wonderful, how can you improve on 100%. The greatest guy with great humour, know
Our safari driver, Simon Peter was great, hard to improve on 100%, great humour, knowledge and what a driver !!!
SK
Email Petra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure of a Lifetime
Before coming to Kenya, I’ve been contacting several agencies, but must say that communication with Ibrahim was the best. He prepared perfect itinerary and was answering all the questions and requests I’ve been asking. They did take care of us from the very first minute we arrived to Nairobi till the final before departure.
We booked private 4x4 jeep safari, and we have been guided by Johnathan, who is truly the best of the best!!!
From the very first moment he was very friendly, attentive, communicative and we knew already we made the right choice. I can’t express enough how lucky we were while having him as a guide. Johnathan’s driving skills are trully amazing, he also knows everyone
US
Email Bin Hong | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Explore Kenya
Our 12 people group were on Kenya Safari trip on 8/15-24, 2022, guided by Jonathan and James. They were nice, experienced and fun. Their professional training and sound expertise in guiding and driving have ensured an adventurous and safe Safari experience.
On the second day of the trip, we’ve already seen four of the big fives, lions , buffaloes , rhinos, elephants. They always know when and where to take us for the best angle and spot to observe the actions; they were very knowledgeable and explain all the natures , animals and plants, and answered all our questions. With their experience and patience we are able to see all big fives and so many more, beyond our expectations. Their game drives not only led us see the nature and animals, but also gain the knowledge, ex., the antelope family includes eland , kudu, topi, waterbuck, impala, gazelle and more ! We have taken so many breathtaking game photos, videos, and group pictures
US
Email Jean | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 days Kenya Safari with friends
We, a group of 12 friends and families, just finished our amazing 8 day Kenya safari trip with the Explorer Kenya. It has totally changed our view of the East Africa, beyond any words that we can use to describe its beauty. Out in the wild Masai Mara, in addition to countless wildebeests and zebras, we saw lions, mom cheetah with her four babies, tree top resting leopard, buffaloes, hippos, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, gazelles, impalas, and many many more. Not to mention black and white rhinos in Oplejeta conservancy, and millions of flamingos in Lake Bogoria. All of these were made possible because of our wonderful guides Jonathan and James. They are very professional and knowledgeable, with a combined over 35 years of experience, there is no animals here they do not know! They are always multitasking - listening to their radios for possible nearby animals and answering our questions. As soon as they heard an animal whereabouts that we haven’t seen, they speeded up our vehicles to take us to the place right on time. When we were unsure, Jonathan would tell us to be patient so we didn’t have to miss what we came here to see such as zebras crossing. Not only can Jonathan spot on animals that we need to use binoculars to see, he is also a great photographer - he taught us how to get the best photos.
We are so lucky to have Jonathan and James as our guides and would like to recommend them to anyone who wants to come to Kenya, to see its beauty in you own eyes !!