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
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Email Maryam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Honeymoon in Kenya
My husband and i booked our honeymoon with Martin for 7 days and i do not have words to express how amazing it was. Everything was super smooth from the pick up at the airport to the drop off (even though we were travelling through 2 different airlines at 2 different times! The hotels Martin selected were perfect. They were central and very very clean, not to mention the food was amazing. Our tour guide and driver was John and i must say he was a real expert. He knew exactly where to take us to see the wild life and he recommended an amazing walking safari at Lake Naivisha as well and we were oh so close to the wildlife. John was always on time and made sure we were comfortable once we checked in our tents/hotels as well. The highlight of our trip was a picnic/lunch that John arranged at Maasai Mara under the most beautiful tree and with the most beautiful view. And finally, John was very knowledgeable about the animals and we learnt so much!
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Email gianpaolo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible wildlife
This was an incredible safari, we were able to see the big five and others many animals.
The accomodations were amazing, in particular I want to mention the Ashnil Mara Camp.
Martin is a very pleasant person, the communication with him was very easy from the start to the end,
I recommend all the people to do the safari with Earthwings.
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Email Kara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience! Friendly, knowledgeable guides!
Amazing 3 day safari on the Masai Mara! Martin was so wonderful as a guide…he was professional, nice, and very knowledgeable. We saw the big five plus cheetahs plus more. Great experience overall!
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Email Courtney | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10 recommend Earthwings Tours, such an amazing experience!
For someone that was a little nervous I could not have asked for a better experience. My boyfriend and I did a 3 day tour and it was amazing. Martin set up our trip from picking us up from our hotel to dropping us off at the airport everything was planned perfect. We started at Sarova Mara Game Camp which was absolutely amazing. Bonnie was our tour guide for the 3 day trip and he was truly amazing. He went above and beyond on getting us the full experience and seeing every animal we could. He had taught us so much and had an answer for every question. I felt safe and in good hands for the 3 days we were on the safari.
Email Laksitha Ranasingha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A friendly and professional, they go the extra mile.
We wanted to do something special for our tenth wedding anniversary. So I decided to take an adventurous trip somewhere exotic and started my research on African safari experiences. I initially thought of going to South Africa. But after seeing greatly positive reviews about Martin (Owner) and the Earthwings. I thought this was it.
This was our first-ever safari to Kenya. It was truly incredible, thanks to Earthwings! On the first day, Martin and Johnson (safari guide) arrived in a proper safari Land Cruiser ahead of time at the hotel we stayed near the JK airport. We headed to Lake Nakuru.
Our safari was tailor-made for us. On our way to Lake Nakuru, we stopped at Lake Naivasha for a boat trip. A beautiful lake and we saw lots of birds, especially eagles. Also, a bunch of angry hippos.
It was overcast and drizzly when we arrived at Lake Nakuru late afternoon. So we thought we couldn't have a chance to see any wildlife. But Johnson knew the area well and set off for the afternoon game drive around the lake, where we were lucky to spot rich wildlife, including rhinos, giraffes and pink flamingoes. On the way back to the lodge, Johnson made a detour as he got a message about a lion spotting. Bingo, it was just a few minutes away from the lodge where we spotted a majestic male lion.
The following day we went to the incredible Masai Mara. It was a long journey, but the Land Cruiser showed its true capability on those rugged roads. Even after a long drive, Johnson took us for the afternoon game drive; it was just a taste of the Masai Mara.
The next day was a full-day game drive. It was great; we spotted a leopard with a fresh kill; leopards are the hardest to spot. We then drove through endless beautiful savannahs seeing all sorts of flora and fauna. Johnson made all the efforts to bring us the best no-rush experience of a safari. Highlights were spotting the Big Five and a family of lions and elephants. We went to the Tanzanian border and crossed the Mara river, where the famous great migration occurs.
Before the safari's end, we visited a Masai village, which was a unique experience.
Martin is a friendly, professional and practical organiser. Johnson was an efficient, friendly and knowledgeable guide. We felt safe and cared for throughout the trip. After returning to Nairobi, we all even went for a drink. It was the icing on the cake.
Thank you very much for the magical experience. Highly recommended!
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Email Sean P | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Company, Amazing Experience, Wonderful People
My fiance and I have always dreamed of going on a safari, but didn't know where to begin when looking for companys and tours. We messaged around 20 different places using safaribookings.com and a few other sites, and Earthwings stood out immediately. After a few messages back and forth with Martin, we were sold that this was the best company to go with. It was clear Martin cared that we have a great experience and took time to answer our many questions promptly.
When we arrived in Kenya, we were greeted and picked up by the Earthwings team and brought to our hotel. The next morning we met our guide and now good friend Fredrick (Freddie). From the very first moment meeting Freddie we could tell he LOVED his job and was very passionate and knowledgeable about the parks and animals. We learned so much from him over the next 7 days at 4 different parks. Freddie is an expert in these animals and was able to find all 'Special 5' in our first afternoon. By day 3 we had already seen all 'Big 5'. He knew exactly where to go to find the animals and was fantastic and getting us in great position to get incredible photos. He was well connected with other guides in each park we went to which allowed us to get early access to sightings of rarer animals by other drivers before any crowds appeared. That was invaluable! When we return for a future safari, we will absolutely come to Earthwings and request Freddie again.
We are seasoned travelers having been to nearly 40 countries across to world and thanks to Earthwings, this trip ranks among some of the best experiences we have ever had abroad. They made the entire process simple and seamless. We are recommending them to everyone!
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Email Jackelyn R | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari and More Than We Could Ever Hope For
Earthwings made our first safari a truly memorable experience. The entire experience was a smooth and seamless process from the booking all the way through our final game drive. Martin was incredibly personable when we reached out to him to learn about the different itinerary options. He helped us select one that met both our exploration needs and our budget. Martin assisted us with hotel recommendations for our extra days outside of the safari, and he was there waiting for us when we stepped off the plane.
If we thought Martin was amazing, we were absolutely blown away by our guide Frederick. You could tell instantly that animals were Frederick’s passion and that his role as guide was more than just a job. He was incredibly knowledgeable when identifying animals and knowing where they might be hiding within our different destinations. Frederick identified patterns in the animals posture and behavior to help us predict the best location to get a photo. Because of him we have hundreds of stunning photos to remember this experience by.
Frederick checked in with us each day to determine if we needed more rest, if there were any animals that we did not get to see that were on our list, and to see if our accommodations and meals were exceeding our expectations. He would not rest until he helped us see every animal, including all of the special 5 and all of the cats. By the end of the trip we felt like we had gained a new friend. I would highly recommend Earthwings to anyone looking to book a safari experience.
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Email Yaacov | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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I traveled with my 2 grandson.
The guide Martin was expert and know where we can see the animels. He help us with his vidio cammera and binokel. The kids was very satisfied.
Email Miriam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great
Martin was always quick to respond and although there are so many companies to choose from we are so thankful we chose Earthwings..! What an experience we will never forget.! Martin and Johnson (who was our tour for our adventure) picked us up from a friends house in Nairobi in the 4x4 and although we originally chose the minivan we are SO glad we spent a little more and had the massive Jeep..! The journey was 5 plus hours with food/drink/toilet stops on the way - just make sure you bargain at the shops if you want to buy anything - one rule we forgot at the first shop..!
The jeep was so spacious and just what we needed for the days adventures on safari..! Johnson was such a friendly, knowledgeable guy who was happy to do what we liked and took us to all these amazing areas of the Mara..! We were so lucky to not only see leopard with prey in a tree, cheetahs and a cub, but also lions eating a hippo with lots of hyaenas around! So grateful to him..! We had 2 kids aged 13 and 8 and they enjoyed every moment..! Thanks for the best Safari I’ve ever been on..!
One quick thought - REMEMBER to take your passports! We didn’t get told but thankfully our friends could take photos and WhatsApp them to us..! The entry to the Masai Mara and the camp we stayed at, needed them..! The camp that Earthwings used, Ashnil Mara camp was AMAZING..! Great staff, great pool for afternoon dips in between the safari..! Thanks Martin and Johnson..!
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Email Kate gallagher | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
We had the most incredible time on our honeymoon with Martin making sure we were looked after so well the entire time. We managed to see all the animals that we wanted. My favourite were the elephants and ‘pumbas’! All the accommodation was amazing and better than any photos could show! I enjoyed the driving between parks too as we got to see some of the Kenyan culture and ways of life along the way!
