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
Great personalized tours - good value, excellent guide
I found morning star based on their excellent reviews and personalized service. I had 4 days and especially wanted to see birds along w all the big game opportunities. I was a bit unsure of where to go since I had already seen many of Kenya’s parks - and I didn’t want day long drives between parks so jumped at their suggestion of Amboseli and Tsavo East and West.
My guide, Alex, excelled - he knows the parks, animal behavior, bird ID, keen eyesight - it was easy to take his advice about waiting for a herd of elephants in the distance, which then turned into an early morning family of lions in our midst before the lion herd passed right in front of us. This was just one of the moments of his making the right call to stay or go based on his knowledge. And then he was just a pleasant companion…
Meanwhile, morning star checked in several times during the 4 days to make sure all was going well.
I couldn’t be happier with morning star - good value and wonderful experience - highly recommend!
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Email Gianluca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient communication and great service
Since the beginning, the responses have been quick by Alice to explain every detail about the Safari I was gonna booking. Pick-up on time, comfortable car, skilled and reliable driver keen to explain and reply to all your questions and needs.
Five stars!
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Email Donna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Extremely responsive & professional! Highly recommend!
I can't say enough wonderful things about Morning Star! Dennis, our Tour Consultant, organized every detail of our 11-day Safari/Beach Tour. He was so delightful to work with! Dennis is very responsive (I often wondered if he slept - he responded to emails all day/night), and alleviated all my concerns immediately. The accommodations he selected were beyond beautiful. And the activities he suggested were perfect for our 2 families. He thought of everything, and every detail was beautiful presented in itinerary.
Dennis arranged all the details of our itinerary - then Alex and David, our Tour Guides, executed the plan perfectly. From the moment they all greeted us at the airport - I knew we were in good hands! We were busy, on the move most of the trip, but Alex and David kept us on schedule and handled every aspect (not an easy task with 10 adults/teenagers). We went to 5 National Parks, saw tons of animals, went on a Hot Air Balloon, a boat ride thru Hippos, a bike ride thru Hells Gate, many game drives, visited a village and a school, snorkeled in the Indian Ocean, rode Camels on the beach and stayed at breathtaking accommodations - and everything went so smoothly! We just sat back and enjoyed the journey while Alex and David managed everything.
The Safari Jeeps are new, and in great condition - we even had a mini-fridge and wi-fi in the Jeep!
Overall, the hospitality of Kenya is amazing! At every accommodation we were greeted warmly and completely pampered, they truly strive to make your stay perfect!
Thank you Dennis, Alex & David, and the entire Morning Star Tours team for making our Kenya trip so memorable! I know this was an experience we will never forget! I am so grateful!
Email Tim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Kenya-based operator
We have just returned to the UK after an amazing holiday with Morning Star. When we booked, we had wanted to use a Kenya-based operator rather than a UK based one and were really impressed with Morning Star - and also their quoted price was was way less than any other companies too! Robert very patiently tailored our ever-changing itinerary plans - thank you so much!
All the hotels and lodges in Nairobi / Masai Mara / Nakuru / Amboseli / Tsavo / Diani Beach were great - we particularly recommend : Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, Ziwa Bush Lodge in Nakuru, and Papillon Reef at Diani Beach.
Our drivers for safaris up to Masai Mara / Nakuru and then to Amboseli / Tsavo were fantastic - prompt, knowledgeable etc - especially Alex who also drove us around Nairobi on a 'memory-lane' tour, to friends homes and came along to church with us on Sunday too!!
Thank you Morning Star - we have no hesitation in recommending you to other travellers - top, top service!!!!
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Email Corey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour guide Rono was amazing, very knowledgeable and flexible. He went over and beyond!!
From start to finish, the process was seamless. Staff members are super friendly and available at all times. All of my questions and concerns prior to the trip were answered immediately. It was my wife’s birthday so I asked for a surprise bday cake …. Not only did they arrange a bday cake, they created an UNFORGETTABLE birthday surprise with the Maasai Warriors traditional dance! It was AMAZING! I highly recommend Morningstar Safari to anyone looking for a life changing experience!
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Email Vernon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing
Morningstar is the best! Martin was our guide. He was on time and with us every step of the way. Joe was very responsive when arranging everything before hand. Highly recommend!!
CN
Email Valentine Luo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing view and Reliable service
Dennis is we two's tour consultant. From the very beginning, he showed professionalism and reliability in arranging our travel plans, easing our worries about our 1st time African visit adventure. His dedication and responsiveness were truly remarkable. Despite the time zone differences, he always responded promptly, even during late hours, making it feel like his service were available 7x24(surely not..). His genuine concern for our experience was evident as he checked in with us daily and swiftly handled any issues that arose during our journey. His expertise and efficiency left a lasting impression on us thought the trip. We felt confident in his guidance and support, which allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the wonders of Kenya without any unnecessary concerns.
Alex took us for the whole amazing Safari. We are truly and sincerely oBliged to him for taking us on those long and adventurous treks to witness the stunning wildlife of Kenya. His passion ,and knowledge of the animals' habit and characteristics added a new dimension to the safari, making the safari even more fascinating and meaningful. During the 1st day's afternoon tour, the cheetah passed by our car super nearly. With Alex's excellent driving and patient guidance, we have saw all big fives even six and the whole lion family (10 lions) and taken many amazing photos! His dedication and expertise as a guide made our journey really unforgettable.
Our travel plan:
Masai Mara National Reserve -> Lake Nakuru National Park -> Lake Naivasha -> Amboseli National Park
Special Recommend:
Night game drive (Exciting adventures)
Lake Nakuru National park (we saw the whole lion family nearly and the whole rhino here)
Crescent Island Game Park (Walk to the Giraffe, Zebra and Wildebeest and take nice pics with them)
OI Tukai Lodge (Nice Lunch with wildlife view outside restaurant's window)
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge & Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
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Email Allison H | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We loved James!
Morningstar did so much for us including getting us scooped up from the Nairobi Airport and getting us set off to Mombasa after our 3+ days of safari. James guided myself and family (husband and kids ages 12, 11, and 7) through Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East. We had the most wonderful time exploring these parks with him and he was extremely knowledgeable on the animals and their habitats. He asked my children the most engaging questions while touring the parks and was quick to understand when we needed to find a quick bathroom stop for my 7 year old. We would love to explore more parks in the future with Morningstar and would love to have James as our guide again.
CA
Email Cheryl Lakkis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to Dennis, Musau and the Morningstar team, this was a "dream come true!"
Morningstar is a company who really know how to create a perfect adventure.
Dennis put together an itinerary that was packed full of great adventures(The Rift Valley, Maasai Mara, a balloon ride in the Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru, Amboseli and then off to Diani Sea Resort for a week of fun and sun)and kept all of my interests in account. He didn't skip a single thing.
I travelled solo from Canada and had a lot that I wanted to see.
My first night I stayed at the Sarova Pan-African hotel where they had me booked in a new area of the hotel that was for women only. My room was very beautiful and I could tell they went above and beyond to create a space specifically for women. Such a nice start to my solo adventure.
Day 1 of my safari I was picked up by my tour guide Musau(Willy) to start our drive to Maasai Mara. Such a patient gentleman, a very skilled driver,...and always on time(unlike me
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Email Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless booking process, absolutely wonderful tour and incredible guide! Book now!
Every single part of our safari, from my initial inquiry to the completion of our trip was absolutely wonderful. Dennis made the whole process of scheduling our safari seamless. I sent an inquiry with what I was looking for and within 24 hours I received back a detailed itinerary with cost breakdown. I imagine we could have added, subtracted or changed things, but what Dennis came up with was everything we were hoping to experience and more, so we booked the initial itinerary he sent. Payment was done through an online system and was quite simple as well. Dennis was always very attentive to any questions that I had and kept us updated throughout the process.
I can’t say enough positive things about the safari experience itself. Our guide, James, made sure that we had an amazing time from the moment he picked us up from the hotel. We were celebrating a birthday on day 2 of our safari, and James went above and beyond to make it a special day from sunup to sundown. We did the balloon safari in the morning, and everyone worked together to help keep it a secret from the birthday boy right up until the moment we arrived to take off. That evening, they had arranged a special birthday celebration at the lodge. The entirety of the trip, but especially that day, is something we will certainly never forget. Throughout our safari, James made sure that we saw everything we were hoping to see and more. We were fortunate not only to see the Big 5, the small 5 and the ugly 5, but we got to witness mating lions as well as lions and hyenas enjoying a fresh hunt. He shared so much knowledge about the animals and their habitat and his passion and excitement for it was contagious.
The lodges we stayed at were excellent, and the staff at all of them were extremely kind, helpful and welcoming. We particularly enjoyed the Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge where we encountered many animals just outside our door.
I can’t say enough positive things about Morningstar Safaris. If you are contemplating a safari, do it, you won’t regret it. I highly recommend booking through Morningstar, they not only met but far exceeded any and all of our expectations. James is truly an amazing safari guide and Morningstar is lucky to have him. He made sure that when we left him for the evening, we always did it with smiles on our faces. We have been home for 2 weeks, and still talk about the trip almost daily. Pull the trigger, book the trip and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime.
Dennis and James, thank you so much for this experience.
Sarah & Nelly