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
Email Matt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolute dream of an experience
I would like to say that the tour we had booked was an amazing experience, one we will treasure for a lifetime! The tour which you had been tailored for us was excellent and, our guide in Victor was excellent (as was his friend Jack). They were superb, so attentive, so informative and made our experience so very memorable.
The park in Amboseli was amazing and the accommodation excellent. We really couldn’t have wished for anything more!
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and, extend our gratitude for all who helped organise our trip. If anybody is looking for a safari, we would definitely recommend MorningStar to anybody who is thinking of going on safari, a really great experience and first class experience!
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Email Lu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Warm and professional service
We had a wonderful sarafi with Morningstar’s team.
Wanja responded very fast to my emails regarding price, hotels and routes and provided explanations very patiently before the trip. She also asked for feedbacks everyday during the entire trip. Very responsible lady!
Our tour guide Charles is indeed professional. He shared knowledge about Kenya culture and animals. Found many animals throughout our trip. His car is always clean. It’s a pleasure to spend this tour with him!
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Email Abigail | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Yvonne is a very responsible person who always solves problems promptly.
The entire trip was perfect, and we were traveling with four people, without sharing a car with anyone else. Our guide, Mike, was very professional and always able to quickly find animals for us. He was like a walking encyclopedia of animals and would tell us a lot about their habits and related stories. We had learned a lot. Additionally, Mike drove fast and steadily, checking the road conditions frequently. Sometimes we didn't make it to the pick-up spot on time, and he never rushed us. He always adjusted the day's itinerary based on our time and needs.
Yvonne was also a very responsible girl who would always be concerned about our feelings and help us negotiate and resolve any issues we had when we asked for her assistance.
We spent eight days in Kenya, and the sunrises, sunsets, animals, and mountains all left us in awe.
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Email Wenny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and reliable！
Yvonne who contacted me was very nice. She responded to emails in a timely manner and was very polite and patient. The communication made me feel very comfortable. And she would follow up on our travel experience during the trip, and when we encountered unpleasantness at the hotel, Yvonne was very good at comforting and handling it, which is very important! It made our trip experience very good.
In addition, let me talk about our tour guide Mike. He is really professional. He can quickly capture animals with his eyes. Even when we need to use a telescope to look for a long time, he has already captured animals with his eyes. He took me and my friends to see some wonderful moments of the "animal world". Mike is very kind and lovely, very talkative and cheerful. We are very lucky to have Mike as our tour guide! After all, the tour guide accounts for at least half of the experience of a trip.
Moreover, during the trip, there were two rollover accidents, causing casualties. Both of them were caused by the driver driving too fast, which is really very sad news. Mike did a good job in this regard. His driving skills are very stable, never in a hurry, and safety first.
Thank you Yvonne and Mike for making me and my friends to have unforgettable and wonderful memories in Kenya. They are really reliable and trustworthy. Please don’t hesitate to choose them! The above comments are all compliments from the bottom of my heart！
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Email Lorraine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service Experience
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional service provided by JoySharon Kendi, Joshua and Morning Star Tours and Travel during my recent trip to Kenya.
From the initial inquiries to the final goodbye, every interaction was marked by professionalism, efficiency, and genuine hospitality.
I travelled by my husband and 12 year old son. We spent 4 days/ 3 nights at Maasai Mara.
Masai Mara was an amazing experience. We stayed at Mara Maisha Camp Club. The tent had an electric fence and onsite security 24/7. The camp was perfect.
Here are a few highlights of my experience that truly stood out:
1. Personalized Itinerary: The itinerary crafted perfectly matched my preferences and allowed me to experience the best of Masai Mara within my schedule.
2. Knowledgeable Guides: Joshua was our guide. He was not only knowledgeable about the wildlife and local culture but also passionate about sharing his insights, which enriched our understanding and appreciation of Kenya.
3. Attention to Detail: Every aspect of the tour was meticulously planned, from transportation to accommodation and dining arrangements. I never had to worry about logistics, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the experience.
4. Flexibility and Communication: I appreciated how responsive and accommodating Morning Star was to my requests and inquiries. They were flexible when I needed to make adjustments to my schedule and ensured smooth communication throughout.
5. Memorable Experiences: Whether it was witnessing the breathtaking sunrise over the Masai Mara or encountering wildlife up close, every moment was unforgettable and made possible by their expertise and dedication to detail.
I certainly recommend Morning Star services to anyone visiting Kenya in the future.
Email Claire Crawley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Morningstar Safaris were first class. So very pleased we chose them for our incredible trip to Kenya
We can’t speak highly enough of Morningstar Safaris. Dennis was so very friendly and helpful when we were going through the fact finding and booking stage. He was so very quick and thorough with his communication….we actually don’t think he sleeps! Our itinerary for our 12 day safari / beach combo was really detailed and was tailored perfectly for us as a family.
Alex was our guide for the safari part of our trip, travelling to 6 different national parks all over Kenya. He was amazing and such a big part of what made our trip so memorable. Such a friendly and happy person, making us all feel so comfortable… even our teenage kids! His knowledge and enthusiasm was so infectious , we loved soaking it all in. He definitely had the magic touch and made our time so special.
Asanti sana to Alex, Dennis and all at Morningstar. We will never forget our time with you in Kenya!
Email Wei | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, fast response
Happy travels to Amboseli national park , friendly driver, well organised travel, amazing
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Email Wilberto | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very responsive and easy to work with
Following onto my one sentence description, Morning Star Tours (MST) accommodated me in several ways. First, they were very flexible and tailored my safaris in the order that I wanted to see the various national parks. In addition, in the 3 or 4 months before my travels I had made several changes of venues, but especially on my travel dates as they kept changing, but MST was understanding and worked to fill my needs. In regard to the safari itself, our driver Mwololo knew the landscape well and were the best spots for viewing animals were. His knowledge of the animals, the towns we passed and its people, and the vegetation was supreme. So overall we were satisfied. The only thing MST could improve on was the vehicle we used. Mechanically there was nothing wrong and we trusted that it could get us anywhere, but some simple TLC on the interior, and especially on the side door which we had trouble opening so our driver had to mostly get out to open it for us. I'm sure sand gets into the areas of the latch making it harder as we went along, but we had a little trouble from the beginning. Regardless, it was a minor inconvenience, and does not take away from me recommending MST to someone else in the future. Thanks for a trip of a lifetime
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Email Andreas M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari adventure
For our 9-day safari we visited Tsavo west, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara. Big thanks to Alice and the whole team for organizing everything and making us feel well taken care off during the whole trip.
Our driver guide was an excellent driver, and it was very clear that he knew all the parks very well. He made sure we found all the good spots, and we got to see almost everything we wanted to see, including a leopard and a river crossing in Masai Mara.
The reason we can't give a 5-star review is because of shortcomings in our view related to our driver guide. In short we expected our driver guide to be our guide, in addition to our driver. We felt that the role as guide was less prioritized and he focused only on the work of being a driver.
From the start we did not get the impression that he was interested in getting to know us.
We felt it was difficult to keep a conversation going, and he was using his phone a lot.
We expressed on several occations that we wanted as much time spent on game drives as possible. Almost always he proposed less time driving, and we had to negotiate to get some more time. This made us feel quite
uncomfortable. At times we felt the mood in the car was not good, and on several occations felt we were a liability.
In Masai Mara he proposed a game drive much shorter than what was stated in our itenerary. We raised this with the booking team, which clearified this with the driver, making the last safari day worry-free and a wonderfull day for us.
On a last note, we would absolutely consider traveling with Morningstar again, and also recommend them to our family and friends. We would however try to better align the expectations prior to arrival.
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Email Jin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The driver's service was excellent and highly recommended.
The driver's service was excellent and highly recommended. The daily schedule is very tight