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 Marine merchez | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari company ever
Amazing safari we’ve had thanks to spirit of Kenya. Mike was the best guide we could ask for. Perfect organization from A to Z, we had one of the most memorable trip ever. Thank you Spirit of Kenya, Vanessa, and Mike!
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Email Maren | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Alumni Safari was a Hit!
Spirit of Kenya helped me organize an Alumni Group of 20 people for our trip to the Maasai Mara. From the on-line team to the drivers in Nairobi and the Mara we were well taken care of and the team was extremely responsive. Thank you for a great experience and I can't wait to return with friends in July 2024!
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Email Marco | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable trip!
My wife planned a safari trip to celebrate my birthday and she chose Spirit of Kenia, terrific choice!!, I would do it with them again without doubt. Filipa was great during the planning stage offering different car options and hotels according to the experience we wanted. They passed for us to the airport at 3am and since the beginning you could feel the kindness of the service. Moses was our driver in Nairobi. For the safari Rafael was our guide and driver, he knew perfect the right spots to see animals in Amboseli and Masai Mara, he spotted all the big 5 and more than that, he was great to explain additional thinks about Kenya and their culture. We felt safe all the time with these guys. Thank you Rafael and Moses to make our trip safe, comfortable and unforgettable.
My only suggestion for the vehicle we used, pls repair the car window crank in the right side!
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Email yulia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Hot on the heels, I decided to write a review about the company "Spirit of Kenya"
From the very beginning, the attentive Filipa worked with us, who answered all our questions, helped us decide on hotels and gave basic advice on what vaccinations we should get, how to get a visa and what we need to take with us on the trip. Upon arrival in Nairobi, we were met by representatives of the company and taken to the hotel, the next day we agreed with the driver about a trip to the Giraffe Center, along the way he took us to various iconic tourist places, talking about life and life in Kenya. This was our first time in Africa, we didn’t know what to expect and were pleased with the attention and care from the company, the driver did not leave us for a minute.
The next day at 7 am our driver Rafael came to pick us up, we upgraded the car in advance from a basic minivan to a Land cruiser safari, the car was completely at our disposal. The road to Amboseli took almost 5 hours, Rafael, our driver, drove very skillfully on the highway, one section was completely clogged with trucks and trucks. In Amboseli we stayed in the basic version of Kibo Safari Camp, a very pleasant, family-run hotel, with a large protected area, a large restaurant and bar. We were extremely lucky with the view from our room; every morning we watched the sunrise on Kilimanjaro and the rise of hot air balloons. The hotel had a very cool, kind, family atmosphere, many children and adults who did not interfere with each other at all. On the same day we went on a safari, where immediately from the entrance to the reservation we saw zebras, giraffes and huge families of elephants. Rafael masterfully chose the best positions, tried to get as close to the animals as possible and talk about the life and characteristics of each animal. Amazing experience. Next was a long drive to Lake Naivasha, where we stayed at the Naivasha Sopa Lodge. A beautiful, colonial hotel, I personally liked the zebras walking on the grass like cows. At night, hippos come to spend the night on the hotel grounds. Animals living on site are perhaps the main advantage of this hotel. The next day was a long drive to Masai Mara, where we stayed at the stunning Basecamp Mara. This hotel completely won my heart, comfortable tents in the very center of the savannah, where you are separated from wild life by a river on both sides and nothing else. This place is the best illustration of a safari, where you are a small part of nature, you can see baboons and giraffes in the morning, watch the sunrise and sunset and observe the wild world. At this hotel we were amazed by the representatives of Masai Mara; here the guys work at night, protecting the territory from wild animals. Amazing strong, fearless and noble people. The safari on the Masai reservation was the best thing that happened to us in all 6 days; we have not seen so many wild animals in more than one day. An amazing experience that I wish to live at least once in my life. We saw the "Big 5" lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard and elephants all in one place! I thank our guide Rafael, he is confident, knowledgeable and very calm as an elephant)) a comfortable person. The organization of the safari from start to finish was at the highest level, representatives were always in touch, an experienced driver, a comfortable car. We were absolutely satisfied with our experience, happy that we chose this company
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Email Jim Cottee | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Went on a 7 day Safari to 4 national parks with Spirit of Kenya. It was absolutely fabulous.
Spirit of Kenya Safaris made us feel like treasured company. With just 2 of us in one vehicle, our Kenyan guide & driver felt more like a friend than a tour operator. The drive down the highway towards Mombasa was an adventure in itself, getting familiar to how everyone uses all parts of the road. When we arrived in Amboseli National Park, the first thing I saw was an elephant under a shady umbrella acacia tree. Classic stuff. Further along, a big male elephant gave chase, with us amazed at how close he came. We saw such a wide range of animals with our guide detailing each animals traits & reproductive cycles. The drought broke the evening we arrived & the savanna turned green in a day. The Lodge accommodation was really good, as was all the food & staff service. Everyone was so nice & well mannered & smiling. The Maasai are a happy & proud people.
The conversion from US dollars to the Kenyan Shilling was crazy low, so food & drinks were very inexpensive, so I was happy to tip well.
Leaving the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro with its snow cap, we travelled up the highway again and into the Rift Valley, heading to a Lodge at Lake Naivasha, then onto Lake Nakuru National Park. Again, all the staff at these places were wonderful, as was the food & drinks. It mostly rained at night, giving us fresh & clear days to explore for animals, of which there was in abundance. Giraffes, gazelles & antelopes, zebras & gnus, elephants & hippos, Lions & hyenas, warthogs & rhinos .. and some amazing bird life as well, so yeah - ostriches & flamingos, etc.
Our wonderful guide & driver looked after us very well. There were no problems at all considering the miles we travelled and we also got to see the communities or villages along the highways, with their cattle or goats grazing right alongside the roadways, always with a young or old Maasai on guard. Our last few days were spent down in the Maasai Mara, close to the Tanzanian Serengeti Plains. The recent rains had turned the plains green, so there were animals in abundance, many with new born calves or cubs, etc. We saw a cheetah with 4 healthy young ones.! We had some amazing close encounters with lions while we were there as well. This 7 day Safari tour was something to remember forever .. and I have the photos & videos to prove it.
Email Saqib | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Asante sana !
It was a great trip !
We managed to see plenty of wildlife.
Mike from Spirit of Kenya is a great guy and we really felt at ease with him. He is a knowledgeable guide, engaging, and adapted to our needs.
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Email Chris Chrisman Travel Adventures | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari Tour Company
I run a travel adventure YouTube channel and travel a lot. Spirit of Kenya is one of the best, well-run companies I've worked with. Jorge, our trip organizer, was fantastic! He was super responsive and answered dozens and dozens of questions for us. Jorge priced many different options for us and gave us great recommendations. Everything he recommended like where to go and where to stay was accurate and worked out great. I had a of couple of special requests, I wanted some photography bean bags for example, and Jorge made sure they were loaded in the vehicle. Spirit of Kenya was very organized and provided everything we needed from the time we landed at the airport until our guide dropped us off at the airport at the end of our trip. Our guide, Rufus, was also fantastic! He worked tirelessly to make sure we saw the animals we really wanted to see. He was also very knowledgeable on animal habits and where and when to see them. We spent 9 days with Rufus on various game drives across Amboseli and the Masai Mara. He was very patient with us and we made plans every night for the following day. He let us decide on the type of game drives we wanted to do and when to go. A good guide is a must for a successful Safari. See my photos for just a small sample of all the animals Rufus helped us find. I found Spirit of Kenya also to be extremely affordable compared to other options. I've heard of safari companies going out of business after you have paid your money so picking the right company is the biggest and most important decision you will make. I can't recommend this company enough. They are the best! Check out my YouTube channel to see exactly how great our experiences were.
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Email Stephanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing vacation
Hands down this was one of the best vacations, lots of animals, friendly and knowledgeable guide and great value for the money. Our guide, Nester, made sure we were comfortable and had the chance to see all the animals. Absolutely stunning!
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Email Oliver | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!! Unforgettable memory on Safari made by Sprit of Kenya.
I and my wife were planned this safari trip to celebrate our honeymoon. Our Personal Journey Designer Jorge made the awesome arrangements for our special occasions.
Of course, our lovely and knowledgeable tour guide Raphael was very hard work and patiently took us to the perfect the right spots to see animals and birds in Samburu and Masai Mara as well as Lake Nakuru, we were witnessed all the big 5 and ugly 5 more than that. Moreover, he was profoundly to explain history of Kenya to allow us understood of local culture vividly. Humorous Moses took us to feed lovely giraffe in the giraffe center that was a really special experience. Really appreciate folks from Sprit of Kenya to make our trip safe, comfortable and unforgettable.
Asante sana. :)
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Email Dawn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Experience!
Fantastic safari experience with Spirit of Kenya. Our family group of 6 people spent 7 days on safari visiting 4 national parks and the trip was extraordinary. In advance, Victor was super in helping us arrange all the details and answering all our questions. The variety of accommodations and national parks was well thought out and our guide, Rafael was experienced and knowledgeable. We saw an incredible variety of wildlife (including lions and cheetahs). Everywhere we stayed was comfortable and the food was excellent. The all inclusive experience made it easy for us to sit back and enjoy each other's company and all the amazing scenery and wildlife.