Guide Ken with one of our 4x4 Land Cruisers
Spirit of Kenya
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Raul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went great
They always replied fast and with accurate information. Before my arrival, it was noticeable that they were taking care of everything. They provided free transportation from the airport to my hotel. The tour went great. Our guide, Joseph, exhibited commitment in his service and knowledge about his country and the animals we saw. We took a mid-range tour in tented camps. It was just what we expected. However, I have to say that we took other tour in Uganda (Achieve Safaris) and we got much better accommodations than in Kenya for about the same price. Maybe it has nothing to do with the company, but with a more expensive country. I think Uganda makes your money more valuable. Anyway, the experience with Spirit of Kenya was very good. I recommend them. They were quite professional.
CN
Email sara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable agent!
Just coming back, Spirit of Kenya arranged everything perfectly for us ,esp thanks to Susana and Jose who answered my tons of mails with so much patience, and also our guide,George,who reacted so quickly that morning when we asked him to send us to the take off point of hot air balloon safari，which is obviously that the hot air balloon company forgot to take us. Killed some rest hours of George. And he also give us a really near sight of a group of lions. So much thanks. Fantastic experience! Definitely recommend to my friends.
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator! From beginning... Till the end.
It all started with the great costumer service! I had so many questions about planning this trip to Kenya. Vanessa answered all my questions very fast! They want you to feel comfortable with you choices and give you all the information you need.
We are just back from a 15-days trip to Kenya. We booked our 4-days Safari with Spirit of Kenya (Masai Mara national park) and our pick up from and to the airport + flight to Mombassa. Everything was well organized from start to finish. Even when there were changes, they did their very best to solve it and to fulfill your wishes.
Our guide, Josef, was fun and had a lot of knowledge about the animals. I really liked Masai Mara and we saw all the animals (more than once) except the rhinos. When an animal was spotted our guide brought us right away and could always bring us very close!
Even the route from Nairobi to the national park was quite an experience. He was a good driver and I always felt safe.
I love Africa, I love Kenya and this is certainly an experience to never forget!
We highly recommend Spirit of Kenya!
Thank you to make this happen for us.
JP
Email Rodman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spirit of Kenya delivers ... from start to finish.
Spirit of Kenya delivers ... from start to finish. My wife and I just finished 3 weeks in Kenya with 12 days of well invested time being with Spirit.
It all starts with their quick, detailed and friendly responses in the planning stage. There is no question they could not answer, no problem they could not solve and no request they could not accommodate.
From the pickup at our hotel in Nairobi, it was nothing but non-stop laughs and informative input about Kenya as a country, the history, the wildlife and the parks themselves with our ace driver Simon. He was like a living breathing version of Wikipedia, and knew boundaries well. He knew when it was time to join in and when it was time to give us space, and the man would simply not rest until he knew we were satisfied and all logistics had been sorted for the following day.
We took on about 7 National Parks / Reserves (Nairobi Park / Elephant Centre / Giraffe Centre / Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara / Lake Naivasha /Hell's Garte / Amboseli / Tsavo West ) and it was worth it to see the variation of landscape and the difference in animals. Simon has this uncanny ability to know where the animals would be before the animals themselves did. We were in a constant state of being surrounded by elephant herds or alongside lion prides. The number of animal crossings we had to wait for were countless. There wasn't a single animal we were hoping to see that we missed out on. He had us parked beneath a tree with sleeping leopard within minutes of entering the Mara. He seems to be mates with every driver in Kenya and this works to his advantage in getting tips where to look for wildlife. Also worthy of mention is how mad some roads in Kenya can be and how smoothly he navigated them - let alone Nairobi and Mombasa traffic. Always felt safe.
We also had a superb time visiting a Masai Village which was a far cry from touristy - this was the real deal- with no harassment or overpriced costs. We learned so much.
The accommodation process itself allows for a lot of choices and more often than not Spirit upon our inquiries pointed us in the direction of cheaper places they they thought would be to our liking. And it all comes with zero pressure. We had no problems with any of our lodges. That and Simon seamlessly timed all game drives with meal and break times. We were never a minute late for anything, did everything and missed nothing. Spirit is the way to go. Would use them again in a heartbeat.
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Email Chiara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari we could hope for
We started thinking of a safari holiday a couple of years ago and at first we were unsure if we wanted to go to Tanzania or Kenya. For a number of reasons, we then decided to go to Kenya and we started an online research for a safari company that could suit us. We contacted Spirt of Kenya (when it was still called It started in Africa) in order to know possible itineraries and prices. We were impressed with the level of customer care from the first email exchanges. From the first email exchanges, the safari was postponed to this year so we got in touch with them again in the last months of 2017.
What we liked in particular of this company is their way of quoting the safari by listing a number of possible accomodations, and letting you decide the level of comfort that you want. We did not want a luxury safari nor a "tent" safari. They proposed a list of hotels/camps to us so we had the chance to research and choose. We set for the "Off the beaten path" itinerary, which includes Samburu, Nakuru and Mara for a total of 6 days. We asked them to add also the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and so they did. They were always very flexible and accomodating with our requests, literally responding to our emails within a few hours.
Moses and Jackson (I hope I remember the names correctly) came to Nairobi airport to meet and greet us and they drove us to an hotel of our choice for the first night. The morning after our guide Sego came to the hotel and we left for the trip. The van we used was in very good conditions.
I did not think I would see animals at such a short distance during the safari. I am a (very) amateur photographer and I thought that with my cheap lenses I would not be able to take good pictures. I was very wrong. Especially in the Mara, we got very close to big cats, my favourite animals of the safari. Sego was in radio contact with other drivers and when he started driving like crazy we knew something was up! We saw so many animals and he is very knowledgeable. We loved that he had always a smile on his face :) Even if currently the road to the Mara is very bad, Sego did a very good job in driving us around.
We will surely recommend Spirit of Kenya to our friends!
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Email Atreyan and Sheethal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you to the Spirit of Kenya team for making our trip one of our most memorable ones..Rocked it!
Our trip was amazing..!!! The Spirit of Kenya folks planned it to near perfection, the execution was flawless. All of the hotels and camps we stayed at were top-notch. Most of the other tours we went were hurried in some fashion or another on a couple days, but this one was just the right amount of rest and travel. I will definitely look to you again for another one in the next couple years with a larger group of family members.
A few words about George. He is one of the best guides we've ever had. He executed the plan flawlessly. Best part, he has tremendous knowledge and expertise. While we were enjoying, had lots of fun and had the time of our life, George owned ensuring our success, safety and security, becoming our trusted adviser. I just could not have asked for more. The trip just would not have been a success without him by our side. Oh, and he has tremendous patience answering our silly (And sometimes dumb) questions :), and HE CAN DRIVE ON UNFORGIVING ROADS FOR A LENGTHY TIME.. !!! He is now a friend for life.
We came in with the hopes of seeing wildlife in a natural habitat. We experienced much more than just wildlife spotting - we experienced the people, the culture, the traditions of the Maasai and hospitality of Kenya. 9 days went by really fast :(. So thanks again, and thanks to George. We look forward to more of trips with your team, and not once hesitate to refer you to my friends and family.
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Email Dr Sonali shah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best person we met Mr Charles
We got charles as our driver .best person .he has passion towards his job .gives
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Email Annette and Jorgen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was excellent! Communications, service and the safari fantastic.
The safari-trip was really good. Our Guide and driver, Charles was the best we ever had. We haven't seen so many animals (it was our 5th safari).
Base Camp is an expressing project and accommodation.
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Email Anne | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great holidays with Spirit of Kenya
Everything was excellent! Communications, service and the safari fantastic
PT
Email Luis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience for life⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Since we’ve arrive to Kenya until we’ve departed from Zanzibar our trip was unforgettable and everything far exceed our expectations.
All the elements of Spirit of Kenya were super attentive and dedicated.
We’ve stayed 2 nights at Nairobi and visit the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Center, excellent suggestion of the company.
Then we’ve started for a 3 days safari on Nake Nakuro and Masai Mara with Rufus our private guide ... and what a guide and experience of life, we’ve made an upgrade for the big Toyota Land Cruiser and was Top, the real spirit os Safari.
We’ve stayed in different lodges and all were too pretty.
Then we went for a week on Zanzibar, with 2 nights in Stone Town at Emerson Spice. A lovely place in the center to explore the city for a day.
Then we went to Sherazade boutique hotel for 5 nights to relax and have some sun.
If you’re planning to visit Kenya and Tanzania let Spirit of Kenya organize your private trip. The best.
