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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Trip of a life time
This company was fantastic,from booking To arrival it was simple and To the point. They took carte of me and my guide Isack Msemo was I ncredible and I world recommend this company to everyone.
Email Terry Goulding | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Pure magic, best I have experienced in the 25 years.
I have been visiting Kenya and Tsanzania for many years and sampled many east African organisations. It stated in Africa is now my main choice. The support staff pandered proffessionally to my requirements and ensured that our budget was adhered to, resulting in a trip that went beyond all our expectations. Our drivers in Kenya and Tanzania were very good, ensuring smooth transitions for the 10 day safaris ranging from Longonor NP, Amboseli NP and the Serengetti. At each stage of the tour our accommodation was beyond that of what I expected and the food also very good, with plenty of choices.
I cannot believe the negative remarks made by some clients... perhaps they were playing the game and trying to get money back, but as far as we were concerned it was a trip of a lifetime, something to cherish and brag about. We will be in touch in two years time-your organisation is par excellent = Thank you It started in Africa.
CR
Email Yeiry | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari
The safari was an incredible experience. I loved to sleep in tented camps surrounded with wild animals, having lunch watching lions sleeping under a tree and zebras eating grass. It was just so unreal! The balloon safari was awesome, something you have to do in your life. My guide Jackson was very good at spotting animals and I got to see the Big five! Including leopard with her cub and 2 black rhinos in Ngorongoro crater. The company was always concern about how I was feeling and if the trip was meeting my expectations (it was and even exceeded). I highly recommend them.
Email From London | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect and professional
It started in Africa made my experience and memorable one. I was nervous about safari and going to Africa but I was put at ease By the company. They were well organised and on top of the schedule. The staff were friendly and professional.
I would highly recommend them and would like to thank them for assisting me. Most grateful.
DE
Email Manuel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 day Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara - an incredible experience!
I went on a 4 day safari in Kenya. I started from Nairobi, spent one day at Lake Nakuru before continuing to Maasai Mara and then back to Nairobi after two days there.
The team picked me up at the airport, helped me exchange money and get a SIM card.
Once I had all I needed Charles, my driver and guide, started our trip. Charles is a fantastic person: really nice, explained me a lot about the country, knew where to find and how to spot animals and to predict their movements so that I had an amazing view of them and he was happy to adjust our schedule to my preferences. He was able to turn the trip into a once in a lifetime experience!
Besides that, all the accommodations were great with amazing service and really good food.
The team of It Started in Africa responded to all mails within 24 hours and were great in setting up what I was looking for while taking specific wishes into consideration.
A huge thank you especially to Charles, my driver and guide, and also to the whole team of It Started in Africa!
PT
Email Henry Swallow | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Out of this World
I couldn't expect better. Booked a tour just 15 days before arriving (crazy to book so last minute) and some hotels I chose were already full so they went with me through all the possibilities. They were always a pleasure to deal with, very charming and helpful and specially prompt to reply and would never be tired or bothered. We managed to do a fantastic itinerary in such a short notice and upon arrival I was greeted at the airport by Dickson, an amazing human being who taught us so much about all the species we found. Vehicle was pretty new and comfortable, no signs of wear. Couldn't expect better service. If some criticism is needed, I would recommend a better on site material (books, maps, etc) which I had not much.