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
Email Vicki | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful lifetime experience
"It Started in Africa" were true professionals from the first email(there were many) to the final airport drop off!
Together we put together an amazing tour starting with the gorillas in Rwanda and travelling through Kenya and Tanzania on Safari. The itinerary was our own and we chose exactly where we wanted to go, when we wanted to go and the level of accommodation that we wanted.
The office staff are very responsive to all questions and are happy to accommodate every request. The drivers are knowledgeable, competent and fun.
I found that we go so much more for our money than we would have if we'd booked though a company here in Australia. It's important to support this local business and cut out the middle man.
I fully recommend It Started in Africa. You will not be disappointed.
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Email Caitlin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience beyond expectations
I cannot fully explain how wonderful my experience was with It Started in Africa, especially with our guide Salehe. I was on a 4 day safari with 4 friends and we all agree it significantly exceeded our expectations on all fronts. The lodging was wonderful and worth the money, as well as the food. The star was definitely our guide who was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. We encountered some rain and he not only made us feel safe, but also stopped to help others who had gotten stuck. I would highly recommend the company and Salehe to anyone looking to explore the parks.
SA
Email Chandrasekhar KP | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari with memories for a life time
Overall, the trip was fantastic and has left with us some good memories of the African wild life, nature as well as the people. My family and myself enjoyed every moment of our stay at Amboselli, Naivasha & Masai Mara.
Helder, your quick response on emails while planning the trip has been exemplary. Your team's support has been very good from the time we landed at Nairobi. Special mention of our tour guide and driver, David who has been of great help all the time.
The drive time between places was quite long especially the roads to Mara was quite bumpy. In retrospective, taking domestic flights would have been an option had we known it before. No regrets though.
We had a full blown safari which has left an indelible impression in our minds.
AE
Email Armando | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara tour 3 days Safari
The tour was amazing it was a great experience and the service from the agency and our guide Joseph was oustanding, the culture of Kenya people is admirable the respect the nature and give so much importance to kids education, we felt secure all the time the tour was tailor made for us, thx for everything, we hope come back some day.
Email Thomas and Elaine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations
Okay from the start, we booked our honeymoon with it started in Africa after a fair bit of research. Felt this company offered the best deal for us. They were great at responding to emails and answering our questions. before we went. All our pick ups and drop offs were punctual and friendly. The safari itself was fantastic. Our guide Martin was great, really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We stayed in tented camps which were all really nice, different and friendly. Hearing lions roaring as we lay in bed in the middle of the Serengeti is something We will never forget. The camps are not five star luxury but a safari is for seeing animals and landscapes, not fluffy towels and slippers. Be prepared for a fair bit of driving. We did the 6 day safari on the northern circuit. All the parks are a bit different but with animals a plenty. It started in Africa are a great little company who will go out of their way to look after you.
Email Daniel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour, great time
Did a 4 day safari and had a great time, nice accommodation with amazing views. This is my third safari and the crater just blew me away, Lions feeding and resting with in meters of the car, could have reached out and touched one...if i were crazy
DK
Email Tathopaje | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Loved it
We had a wonderful time. We enjoyed our guide Haven's company and the way he was with the kids. He was always able to put the car in best spots to get some wonderful pictures. Even if other cars where int the front he managed somehow to get us close to the animals. The camping experience was also good and the food that Roman made was always nice and tasty.
Everyone of us loved Africa's nature, and choosing it started in Africa made it perfect.Thanks
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Email Roxana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We loved it!
Although we had some communication problems just before arriving in Kenya, all our requirements and needs were satisfied in the end. The car broke down on the first day, but it was repaired by our driver and guide, Charles. The airport transfer was also troubled, but resolved eventually. If you are traveling in Africa, you need to get used to the "pole pole" style :))
Special thanks to Helder for arrangements and suggestions, he was really helpful. Also, our driver and guide, Charles, was very professional and friendly too. Thank you, Charles!
Overall, the safari was a memorable experience that we want to repeat. Kenya is an amazing country with warm and welcoming people. They are always smiling and transmit the joy of living, even if they are poor.
Wildlife was far beyond expectations, I'll attach here the album with pictures taken in Kenya (in safari and on the coast).
I hope to see you again very soon :)
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Email Hilary | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It Started in Africa Exceeded Our Expectations Once Again!!
A friend and I were on safari last year with It Started in Africa and we were so lucky to see The Big 5.
So this year when my sister said she would like to go on safari we went back to It Started in Africa.
They answered all my emails quickly, answered any questions I had and made our booking seem
quite effortless. Our guide, Deo, was perfect for us. He sure is knowledgeable, answered any and all
questions. We almost saw the Big 5 but the Rhino was a ways in the distance and was laying under a tree
in the shade with its back to us. It was still pretty cool. We saw so many cats this year and watched a
cheetah take down a Thompson Gazelle. The first night we stayed at Burunge Tented Camp, staff
were great, food was excellent and we loved the accommodations, second night at Serena Serengeti, cute
little gnome like rooms, felt like we were in The Shire'. Everything was great here as well and the third
night at Rhino Lodge was a great place to stay on our last night. There were zebra right out our front door
and elephants foraging in the mist while we were eating breakfast. We loved every minute of it and can't thank our guide Deo enough. He even played our silly travel games with us. We did have problems with
the truck but it was switched out for a new one early on second day on the way to the Serengeti gate.
Thumbs up It Started in Africa!! Thanks Deo!! 6 out of 5!
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Email Carl Rider | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best vacation ever. We saw everything.
We had a great time on our safari. Our guide, Anthony Sillo, was the best. He was very helpful to get us into the best position for great pictures, and we got plenty of them. One night when lions came into our camp, he and the men working at the camp guarded our tent the remainder of the night. We were so thankful. We will recommend It Started In Africa to everyone who asks about a safari. Again, we had the best vacation ever!!!
Carl and Pam Rider