Earthwings Safari Guide and Travel Designer
Earthwings Tours and Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $275 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Alexander | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and reliable safari expert
We had a great experience with Martin at Earth Wings. We visited Amboseli (elephants and big cats), Lake Naivasha (hippos), Lake Nakuru (rhinos, water buffalos, giraffes) and Masai Mara (hot air balloon, the Big 5, the Ugly 5 and many more).
Communication: excellent throughout the process from first contact with quick replies to all my queries. Martin was transparent about pricing which helped comparing the packages offered by other/larger companies.
Accommodation: we opted for middle priced hotels which Martin booked for us and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the lodges, food and general care from the staff. Particular shoutout to The Zebra River hotel at Masai Mara which was excellent and felt well above what we expected.
Transport/Comfort:
we opted for a Land Cruiser for the 2 of us rather than a minibus or sharing and were happy with the extra legroom & comfort not to mention using the rougher roads which increased our chances of seeing the animals up close. You could tell the organised tours as they’ve all had jam packed cars who looked longingly at all the space we’ve had.
Payments:
We’ve had to transfer a 30% deposit upfront to secure the booking. Being from the UK we were quite apprehensive transferring money to an account in Africa but it was fine and the fact that the majority could be paid in cash on arrival made us comfortable.
Guide’s knowledge and care:
Martin’s English is perfect, he knows all about the animals, the flora, Kenya and the people and generally had good conversations with lots of laughter. Martin is a smooth driver with intricate knowledge of all the corners of the parks (he has been working as a guide for circa 20 yrs) which meant we’ve seen all the animals we wanted up close incl the Big 5 (in one day), wilder-beasts crossing the famous Masai River, saw hidden lion cubs, a rare black rhino etc etc. Martin was very flexible and made helpful suggestions tailoring our schedule depending on the weather.
To summarise we couldn’t recommend Martin and Earth Wings more. The entire experience exceeded all of our expectations. I’ve had some reservations initially because this company doesn’t have as many reviews as other companies but it’s a real hidden gem and we feel lucky to experience it all. We didn’t realise how much time we’d be spending with our tour guide so recommend choosing someone you can chat to and Martin is excellent conversation, about his profession and otherwise!
Sensational!
Due to a very competitive environment with various services/agencies available online we found researching for a safari trip overwhelming, not to mention uncertainty around whom we could place our trust. Our friends whom returned from a similar trip to Kenya spoke highly of Earthwings and we immediately contacted Martin.
Martin, owner of Earthwings, was instrumental in designing a trip of a life-time for us. He's not only responsive to our many questions but also very knowledgeable with various suggestions. As a result of his guidance, we decided to go with an 11-day trip visiting 7 parks:
1. Samburu National Reserve
2. Ol Pejeta Conservancy
3. Lake Nakuru National Park
4. Maasai Mara National Reserve
5. Lake Naivasha
6. Amboseli National Park
7. Tsavo West National Park
Tough Martin was unable to be our guide, he had Charlie (nickname Bush Pilot) took us. Charlie is absolutely the BEST, highly ranked and very well known in the industry. He has over 20 years of experience - this is critical in the success of finding the Big 5 (lion, leopard, African buffalo, elephant, and rhinoceros) and we were able to see 4 out of 5 in our first day! In fact, we saw many lions on that day which is unheard of. Not to mention we also saw a mama cheetah and her cub that day!
Charlie navigates comfortable through challenging terrains. In fact he was able to help another inexperienced guide in getting his truck unstuck from a sandy road. Some new friends we met in Nairobi went with a different company/guide, they experienced challenges and delay in their trip. Sadly they were not able to see all Big 5.
Having a trustworthy tour company and experienced guide are of outmost importance - Earthwings is able to deliver all and then some.
We highly recommend Earthwings and would 100% go with them again. In fact, our friends and family have expressed interest so Martin will be hearing from us soon.
Martin and Charlie - thank you for making this trip unforgettable for us!
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Email Karaunda Frederick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely an amazing experience!
This trip was incredible! Martin, John, and their team wowed us! This safari tour is a definite must to book! Beautiful amazing, seeing the great migration, embracing the culture, I mean Truly amazing! We will booking more trips and bringing others with me!
Email Joy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour, very good restore, and fansactice guide - Martin.
Our guide Martin is a very responsible person and a safe driver. He arranged the trip perfectly. We live in very good restore and tent. Martin will take care of all your needs.
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Email Patricia Jackson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin, Out tour guide was Phenomenal!
13 of us had the best 1st Safari trip with Martin.
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Email Zoltán | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable moments
We took a wonderful 7-day safari with Earthwings. Martin supported us in every aspect of the organisation. We were very satisfied with the accommodation during the trip. Our guide Hiram was very friendly. He always made sure that we got a good view of the animals and that we could take good photos. He must have been a very good driver to do this. He helped us arrange everything and everything went as agreed. We would choose them again; we hope we will have the opportunity. We had an experience of a lifetime. We got more than we expected.
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Email Asta | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, reliable, and resourceful.
The experience was organized perfectly. Not a second was wasted and Martin went above and beyond organizing last second changes at our request without any issue. The experience itself allowed us to fully explore 4 different parks as well as experience Nairobi city proper. Strongly recomend reaching out before the trip as communication was perfect and always in a timely manner. Martin worked with us months in advance to tailor to our needs and desires. If and when we return to Kenya or East Africa we will definitely reach out to Martin again for his expertise and service!
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Email Karen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari choice to go with Earthwings!
We had amazing 9 days Safari touring with Earthwings - first 3 days start with Masai Mara, 1 day in Naivasha, 2 days in Nakuru and last 3 days in Amboseli.
Martin / his team is very professional and gave thoughtful suggestions when I'm starting to plan the trip. Always been patient and quick respond to my inquiries.
Senior tour guide & driver Mr. Paul lead us around the park, he is obviously a experienced guide and been helpful all the time to show us the views. We are very lucky to see the big five and every treasure spots.
Highly recommend to go with Earthwing tours, reliable & enjoyable choice for the trip all the time!!!
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Email Anastasia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful safari trip with “Earthwings Tours”
Many thanks to Martin and his Earth Wings team for our unforgettable safari. Our guide Ruben was professional and friendly, we saw the big five of Africa and many other animals, Kilimanjaro, visited several national parks. We are very pleased to get acquainted with the earth wings and recommend them to tourists in Kenya. We wish you prosperity, and hope for a new meeting.
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Email Helena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the best tours of our lives!
I believe that the first thing I have to praise Earthwings, and Martin in particular for is their honesty and liability, they really care for their clients and are able to build a safe and very trustworthy relationship. Martin planned my trip in very detailed and thoughtful way, managing to include all the parks I wanted to visit, with amazing accommodation options. We visited Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. So a really big thank you!
Regarding the tour, it completly exceeded our expectations. Of course the views were superb, and the all environment out of a dream, but what made it really special was our driver David. David went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience and we enjoyed the most of the parks. He is a vet, so driving with him around the reserves was like being on a national geographic show in real time, he knew everything about the animals, the best spots to find each animal, honestly so but so rewarding! His multitasking, problem solving and time management skills are amazing. We manage to see the big 5, and we had incredible safari tours with picnics. We really leave a good friend in Kenya,
Thank you all for making Kenya even more beautiful.
