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Bill   –  
China CN
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 1, 2024

Email Bill  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Perfect trip with Morning Star!
5/5

My wife and I started planning our trip to Kenya back in September. We contacted a number of travel agencies on safari.com and Joysharon from Morning star had the most clear and detailed itinerary and was willing and responded to any questions we had in a timely manner. Her attention to detail and efficiency was impressive. After receiving 5 price quotes from different companies and discussing different options. We decided that morning star had the best value for money plan.
Our safari was 1/24-1/31 and covered Nairobi, Masa Mara, Navashia Lake and Amboslie NP. Our Guide and driver Alex Masila is warm, enthusiastic and very experienced. He planned everything so that we not only enjoyed everything according to plan but it was also balanced so that we were fresh and engaged at all times. We saw all the big 5 and the accommodation especially Maisha Mara Camp were second to none.
I really recommend Mornings Star tours. Ask for Joy to plan your trip and Alex to be your driver with the new Safari 4X4. You won’t regret it.

Dan Russell   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 1, 2024

Email Dan Russell  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Don’t hesitate - book now
5/5

Myself and my partner arrived back home not so long ago from a 5 day safari experience with Morningstar.
I don’t know where to begin - from the booking process, customisation, communication to the most unforgettable safari experience of a lifetime.
Alex, our guide, was professional and polite throughout. He ensured that we saw every single wild animal on our list and would not sleep until we did. Constantly on the radio, communicating to find out where to head - he’s a well connected, knowledgable guide.
We will never forget our experience provided by Joseph and Alex at Morningstar. 10/10

Momchil Iskrenov   –  
Bulgaria BG
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 9, 2024

Email Momchil Iskrenov  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The best tour operator!
5/5

Amazing attitude and support, combined with professionalism. Great communication with Joseph from the office before the trip and during the safari period! All the camps and hotels were correct compared to the offer, we were surprised by upgrade of the camp range as well. There was an issue with my luggage at the airport, then Joseph reacted immediately and transported it to the hotel, for which I am very grateful.
Safari was amazing experience. Our guide, Wilfred always did his best to find as much animals as possible and placed us to the best view spots close to the wilds. He complied with us and took care of us all the time. Absolutely recommend Morningstar safaris as the best safari agency!

Lily   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 12, 2024

Email Lily  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An amazing weekend in Amboseli
5/5

We were a group of colleagues visiting from the United States to Nairobi for work meetings and we decided for the weekend to book a short safari to Amboseli (Saturday to Sunday). We selected MorningStar and we were not disappointed. The service and experience were excellent and we had a perfect trip.

From the very start the communication from Joseph on the quotes and booking arrangements were fast, clear and courteous - he was so helpful and helped us make sure we had the exact schedule and activities that we wanted at the right price. Good service and good value.

The driver George was also excellent from the start, on time, polite and friendly, helpful answering questions and explaining everything we were doing and seeing. Our journey was comfortable and enjoyable all the way though.

The accommodation we chose was in Ol Tukai lodge and it was great, we were delighted with the friendly and helpful staff service, good cleanliness, lovely food, beautiful setting and comfortable beds. In the evening there was a fireplace and a bar, a barbecue for dinner, and you could even watch elephants a walking by over breakfast. The lodge also arrange our night time drive, with a dedicated driver and spotter which was extra special.

Finally - thanks to the animals! We saw more than we ever dreamed we would - lions, elephants, zebra, giraffes, hippos, cheetah, gazelles, hyenas and so many wonderful and fascinating bird species, we were really lucky and the whole trip was a magical and moving experience.

If you have the chance - DO THIS!

Alex   –  
Austria AT
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 13, 2024

Email Alex  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing experience, everything was perfectly organized!
5/5

We (my girlfriend and I) did a 4-day safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara and could not be happier about our decision.
Our guide Willy was very friendly and professional throughout the safari and gave his best to show us as many animals as possible.
We would definitely recommend to do choose Morning Star as a tour operator and hope to be back one day!

Neo   –  
China CN
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024

Email Neo  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent Safari Experience
5/5

We took a very fascinating Safari journey. We saw almost all kinds of animals except for Rhino. Of course due to the season reasons, there were no large crowds of Zebras or Wildebeests, still we are satisfied. Our driver James is reliable, always can find animals.

Angela Yao   –  
China CN
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024

Email Angela Yao

Morningstar is a trustworthy travel&safari agency.
5/5

We had an 8D7N tour by Morningstar, and it was a wonderful and memorable experience.
I revised the itinerary several times, but Kendi was always patient. Our driver Alex, he is very enthusiastic and professional as well. Morningstar is a trustworthy travel&safari agency.

Jose   –  
Colombia CO
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 16, 2024

Email Jose  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing people, really love expending time whit they.
5/5

The greatest experience of my life, I highly recommend this safari.

Kevin and Julie   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 16, 2024

Email Kevin and Julie  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

First class
5/5

Had a fantastic time on our safari. First went to Amboseli for our first night then went onto Nakuru for a further night and spent the last 2 nights at the Masai Mara. Our driver Rono was brilliant he was very knowledgable about the animals and always managed to get a good spot when seeing them. Will definitely be doing this again with Morning Star.

Scott Heckbert   –  
Canada CA
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Feb 20, 2024

Email Scott Heckbert  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Now I have been on safari with Morning Star, I need to come back again!
5/5

Morning Star is fantastic, I will be back!! I booked a 5 day safari with Morning Star, with my partner and her 10 year old son. We travelled to Masaii Mara for multiple days, Lake Naivasha and Mount Longonot, and spots in between. My partner had arranged the trip, so the details of the trip was mostly a surprise for me, and I had not been to Kenya before. Morning Star far surpassed my expectations in a number of ways.

The office staff (Joy) was very responsive to putting together itineraries, and adjusting the trip according to our travel dates and desires. While booking, my partner asked for a several changes to the itinerary and activities, and each time Joy sent back (within a few hours) an updated itinerary with images of the locations we would be going, and detailed information about the logistics and what to expect. Even before the trip had started we were so excited!

When we arrived, we were greeted by our driver James M., who not only served as our driver, but James has done extensive research on birds and mammals, and used his deep knowledge to educate us on local ecology. His spotting skills are amazing, and he is also a skilled and trained photographer. So in one person we had a reliable driver, interpreter, ecologist, photographer, friend, DJ, and he even assisted us in exchanging money. What a guy!! He is prominent in our photos and memories of the trip.

There was one instance in particular where the whole staff at Morning Star went beyond expectations, and which demonstrates the perspective of the company. It’s a small detail, but shows the perspective of the company. On our final day on safari we were tired, and making the drive back to Nairobi. The location where we had planned to stop for lunch did not have a meal to our liking, so we ask James to just continue to Nairobi, as we had snacks and didn’t really need to stop for lunch. He seemed disappointed we didn’t get to have our last lunch, but we didn’t mind.

As soon as we got back to our hotel and washed, we got a message from Joy in the office that they were disappointed we didn’t get to enjoy our last lunch, and the staff asked if they could take us out to treat us for a dinner instead, which we accepted. They took us to a beautiful (near) 5-star restaurant and we met Joy face to face, as well as Denis (chief operations officer) and driver Augustine, and we were impressed to learn that Denis and Joy have both graduated from university programs in tourism management, and you can tell.. amazing conversation with great people. Denis explained the attitude of the company and staff, it was inspiring. We enjoyed Augustine’s company so much that, with a couple more days left on our trip in Kenya, we decided to ask if Morning Star would do another 1 day safari around Nairobi, and Augustine made himself available for that. We saw the more-often visited tourist destinations nearby Nairobi, and again, made a new friend with Augustine.

After we departed, Morning Star kept in touch to make sure our onward travels had gone well, and made sure to check in with us when we got home. Wow!

I could tell we were amongst the best tourism operators while out on safari. Our vehicle (land cruiser) was newer and superior, our guide/driver was superior, the service we received by Joy in the office and all the staff being friendly and welcoming could not have been more responsive and positive.

What a great company, you will be in good hands booking with Morning Star!

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