Taking you to the exotic African wild!
Morning Star Tours & Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- IATA, KATO, AMREF & TOSK
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $134 to $806 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Pam Von Wiegand | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This company was terrific from the first quote to the last moment at the Nairobi airport.
I was amazed that Alica Moraa could create a perfect, affordable, private safari for me and my adult children. The original quote had me wanting to get on the plane that moment. None of the other companies I contacted were as helpful.
Alice's support with details, my personal challenges, and care were terrific. She is professional and delightful. She even met us at the Nairobi airport to give us a refund on a small excursion that had to be cancelled because of bad weather. I was shocked.
I was also amazed at the quality of the tour that Alice put together for us. Each location we visited, and each lodging she arranged was equal to or better than the last one. After our first arrival at Zebra Plaines Mara Camp, we worried that we had been totally spoiled. Every location and activity was magical. We were never disappointed. I am 77 , and my daughter is a vegan. I wondered if those things would be problems. The tour accommodated us perfectly. Also, everywhere we went the food was terrific, and varied and plentiful enough for all.
John Maina, our guide, became a great friend in addition to a professional expert guide. He loves his job, and it shows. So many times, I felt he had ordered the animals to appear for our personal benefit. His ability to spot animals in the wild, and predict their behavior put us in the right spot time after time. He knows a lot about the wildlife, so be sure to ask him lots of questions. We also watched him help and support other guides during our time together. He is a very good man in addition to being a very good guide.
His personal care for us was also always evident. As an old lady, he never seemed to tire of helping me in and out of the Land Rover multiple times a day. His careful driving on roads that could be very challenging showed his care for our comfort and safety. I'd almost like to repeat the exact same safari, just to have John take care of us again.
We were blessed to have found Morningstar. We will never forget the friendship and the experience.
CA
Email Al | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Outstanding Safari and Beach Holiday – Exceeded All Expectations!
From my very first interaction with Morningstar, I knew I was dealing with a truly exceptional travel company. I’ve booked with some of the most high-end, luxury travel firms before, but the level of service, care, and attention to detail provided by Morningstar far surpassed anything I’ve experienced.
From start to finish – and even after we returned home – the experience was seamless, professional, and deeply personalized. There are too many reasons to recommend Morningstar to list them all, but I must give special mention to two incredible people: Joysharon, our Tour Consultant, and Alex, our safari driver and guide.
Joysharon was my main point of contact and she was simply brilliant. She was knowledgeable, efficient, clear, patient, and truly empathetic. No matter the 7-hour time difference, her communication was always prompt, thorough, and thoughtful. We spoke over the phone, on WhatsApp, and via email – each time I felt completely heard and well taken care of. Joysharon played a key role in crafting what turned out to be a perfect and unforgettable trip.
While in Kenya, we were looked after with exceptional care. Every driver we encountered was punctual, professional, and courteous. Our safari guide, Alex, deserves the highest praise. His deep knowledge of wildlife, warm personality, and skilled driving transformed our safari into something magical. Thanks to Alex, we had incredible animal encounters and never once got stuck – even when other vehicles did! His Toyota Land Cruiser, which was reserved just for my husband and me, was in pristine condition, exceptionally comfortable, and clearly well-maintained. We even witnessed Alex offering helpful guidance to another driver whose vehicle was stuck – a true testament to his experience and professionalism.
Every hotel and lodge we stayed in was carefully chosen, booked, and prepaid by Morningstar. Check-ins were always smooth and hassle-free, with welcoming staff waiting for us. Accommodations were excellent, and the meals at every stop were fresh, plentiful, delicious, and varied.
From the thrilling days on safari to the relaxing beach extension, this trip far exceeded our expectations. Morningstar didn’t just organize a vacation – they delivered a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Morningstar to anyone considering a safari or beach holiday in East Africa. Their dedication to client satisfaction is rare and truly commendable.
MX
Email Jose | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Kenya and Tanzania Safari
My wife and I visited Kenya and Tanzania for an 8-day safari, which resulted in one of the best trips we have ever done.
Morningstar was great since the beginning. After just one day of sending my request for a quote, Dennis replied with a full 20-page itinerary with different accommodation options and with everything I previously requested. After that, Dennis was on top of everything giving us different options and following up with our visa and yellow fever vaccine status. The coordination and planning of the trip was impecable.
Regarding our drivers, Rono and James were nothing but amazing. Since the first day they built rapport with good conversation and great service and attention to details. They both taught us a lot about their country and the animals we were looking at. At the end of the day, in this type of trip, you spend 10-12 hours a day with your drivers in the Land Cruiser, so they are key for having a great safari experience. When we come back, for sure we will be asking for Rono or James.
Many thanks to Morningstar for making this a memorable experience, count us in for our next safari.
Email Aspen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing personalised experience through towns and national parks
I did a 9 day tour through Kenya and Tanzania with a friend through Morningstar safaris.
The communication from the director was prompt, and the itinerary was tailored to our interests.
We were picked up at Nairobi airport and then spent the next day with our guide going to places we wanted to see - the elephant orphanage, giraffe sanctuary and Kazuri beads.
Our first guide Rono was very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, and provided us with some incredible up close views of animals. The Masai Mara was the highlight, as well as the hot air balloon.
For Tanzania our guides Chris and Eric were able to teach us about Tanzanian culture, food and wildlife, and you could see how proud they are to be Tanzanian and safari guides.
Unfortunately our vehicle had some car troubles which meant some unplanned lengthy stops to get it fixed, but this wasn’t the fault of the guides.
The accommodation booked was incredible, a highlight being the Serengeti Embalakai Lodge, where we heard a lion prowling around at night and the glamping tents were beautiful.
Private tours are costly, but for the ability to tailor it to our interests as well as have room to see all the animals and take photos, I thought it was worthwhile.
To note: Drinks are not included at the accommodation throughout the tour - alcohol or soft drinks, however water is.
IN
Email Priya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great drive and sightings
Had a great few days in the company of morning star and with Willy being our guide- driver. He did an excellent job in helping us with sighting in the 4 days of our trip. We did a rare sighting of serval cat and others. Overall will highly recommend the tour group and our guide Willy.
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Email Giuseppe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect tour around Kenya
The tour provided us a complete safari experience around all the interesting places in Kenya. I recommend it because of the chance to visit the most beautiful natural parks in Kenya thanks to a detailed organisation. The communications was always easy, and I always feel safe during the safari.
Alex was our guide during all the 8-days tour. He is the best choice if you want to see all the animals and the amazing places.
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Email Monica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect Safari
Me and my Friends did an 8-day Safari and it was amazing, Alex was a fantastic guide and showed us all the animals with a lot of commitment and dedication. I recommend the experience to all and to rely on this agency.
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Email Sara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, very profectional
Our guide Alex allowed us to live this experience to the fullest by allowing us to live a once in a lifetime experience. With his friendliness, experience and professionalism he showed us a world that is unique in its kind. Without him all this would not have been possible!
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Email Lucio | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect, or maybe better!
We booked an 8-day tour with this agency so we could visit as many things as possible. Our guide Alex was the key to having a wonderful experience. He was able to guarantee us the best photo, the best moment and the best experience on every occasion. If you have to visit Kenya, absolutely trust them!
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Email Lukas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
Our Tanzania safari was an unforgettable journey, thanks to the outstanding service provided by our operator Jackson. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized — smooth transfers, knowledgeable, great food and breathtaking wildlife encounters. We felt incredibly comfortable and safe throughout the trip. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a seamless and truly memorable safari adventure.