Marurumi Safaris
Marurumi Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- AMREF, Magical Kenya & Tripadvisor
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jakob | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smilemaker
Thank you so much. We had an amazing time. This has been the Safari that i was dreaming about all my life. It was so spectacular. Our guide was very competent and friendly and always answered all our questions with patience and dedication. We felt safe and welcome at all times!
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Email Merce | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good experience
We have had a very good experience with the Marurumi company and, particularly, with the guide, Peter. We would not hesitate to recommend them.
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Email El | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow is the best way to describe my experience this past week with Marurumi Safaris.
At all times, James went above and beyond the expectations of a safari guide. He has been guiding for a long time, knows where the best spots are to take you, and his English is flawless.
We did the 4 day Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, budget tour. We spent a lot of time browsing options before booking our trip and we are so grateful we chose this tour.
James, the owner of the company was our guide. He was timely on pickups, flexible with the schedule and allowed us to see more than we would have with any other guide.
During the first evening game drive, he got us up close to a black rhino, family of elephants, multiple groups of giraffes, zebras and more. The best part of the evening was the endless amount of cool facts James knew off the top of his head about each animal. Watching the sun set over the savanna while watching ostriches run right in front of our tour van was also a highlight.
Every restaurant he brought us to had great food, a nice private seating, an awesome vibe, and great scenery views. The safari accommodations were by far the nicest and cleanest places we stayed in Nairobi, which was a perk as well. I also appreciated his dedication to cleaning out the van every night, restocking the water cooler, and giving us the option of what time to start the day. We usually started between 6:45-7:45am.
The last 3 days were a blur of good experiences as well… the next day game drive was BEYOND exciting, our van was 10 feet away from with a lion eating a zebra for breakfast, then we saw hippos, leopards, gazelles, hyenas, warthogs, the Tanzania border, parked in the road and had a family of ~13 lions walk around us (on either side), had an awesome picnic lunch and then learned about the Masai culture with a personal tour guide and by visiting a village.
The lake navasha tour was super unique, being on the boat and seeing eagles swoop to grab fish right besides our boat, and cruising past hippos at sunset was amazing.
I highly recommend the Hells Gate Bicycle tour, as we biked past zebras and giraffes, saw some rock climbing, collected obsidian rocks, and learned about the history of the Hells Gate national park.
The short hike at the end of the bike tour had jaw dropping views of Africas version of the Grand Canyon.
Last but definitely not least we had the opportunity to do a walking safari before heading back to town… standing 5-10 ft away from giraffes, zebras, antelope and more was an unexpected and amazing surprise. Seeing a 7 hour old zebra and a 8 day old giraffe was precious.
To top it all off, after dropping us off at our hotel that evening, James offered to take us to the train station the next afternoon at 3pm.
All in all, James and his team are amazing and if you ever get the chance- book a safari with Marurumi safaris, it won’t disappoint you!!
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Email Austin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything you'd imagine and more
Booked a 7 day Kenya safari. Amboseli. Lake Navaisha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara.
My guide, Joseph, was incredible. It was like going on a Safari with a friend. Unfortunately there was unforseen circumstances and I had to switch guides.
I was worried about this, but Marurumi and Joseph took care of everything and I didn't miss a beat.
Couldn't recommend them enough.
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Email Antonio and Julie Mata Sanchez | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledge, Drive, Fun, a great experience in Kenya at a good value!
Simply the best we could've expected. James and his company deliver! James was able to predict animal movements and several times he was able to put us in much better angles than the rest of the pack. We appreciated his knowledge of the species and about Kenya. We visited Nakuru, Mara and Amboseli and had many beautiful wildlife sightings. James went above and beyond to make our safari a success. We left Kenya with a sense of accomplishment as photographers and missing James...We will definitely will call on Marurumi for our next safari without question.
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Email Maria Martinez | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Strongly recommended, excellent experience!
I strongly recommend this company if you are looking for a safari in Kenya. This is the second safari that I do and this tour operator is excelent.
Since the first second that I contacted the touroperator, I received the quotation very fast.
James arranged our safari in the way we like it in a very efficient way, choosing the Parks to visit, the train to Mombassa...
The best value for money that you can find.
The van and the accomodation were perfect. The meals were buffet with many options avalailable and the Lunch boxes to optimize the time at the safari were more than OK. Our driver, Robie is learning Spanish and he was very nice, realiable and willing to provide us an excellent experience. The driver drives very well, he tries to find the best spot to see the animals close, he is with a walkie to know if there are animals close and ask the cars to not miss anything.
If you are looking for a safari, contact Marurumi and you will have a great experience.
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
David G. was very kind and careful with us.
We were two people for 3 days. We loved the experience, we saw many animals, the driver, David, was attentive to us at all times and made an effort to ensure that we saw as much as possible. If we did it again, we would definitely repeat it with the company.
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Email Katarina & Ondrej | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication with the tour operator.
My recent Kenyan safari trip, spanning Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara, was a journey of incredible highs and a few unexpected lows, all guided by the capable David.
Firstly, let's celebrate the highs. David's expertise and passion for Kenyan wildlife and landscapes were second to none. His ability to spot and explain the behavior of animals was remarkable. Amboseli's iconic elephants, Lake Nakuru's rhinos, and the majestic wildlife of the Masai Mara all came to life under his guidance.
The accommodations in most locations were comfortable and immersed us in the beauty of the surroundings. However, Aa Lodge in Amboseli was a disappointment due to cleanliness issues, which marred an otherwise fantastic experience. It's crucial that such places maintain their standards to provide a memorable stay.
Unfortunately, the experience at Aa Lodge Masai Mara took another turn for the worse during payment. Their reluctance to accept card payments and the refusal to provide change when we paid in cash left us frustrated. Such issues can significantly affect the overall impression of a trip.
Despite these hiccups, David's dedication to responsible tourism and conservation shone through. He emphasized the importance of supporting local communities and protecting Kenya's natural treasures, which left a positive impact on our journey.
In conclusion, the Kenyan safari trip with David was a mix of breathtaking wildlife encounters, cultural enrichment, and a few bumps along the way. While the accommodations in Amboseli and the payment experience in Masai Mara left room for improvement, David's exceptional guidance and the beauty of Kenya's wilderness made it a memorable adventure overall.
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Email Els | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing experience
we had an absolutely wonderful safari. Special thanks to our guide Robie. He always made sure that we lacked nothing. We saw so many animals. I don't even know where to start. Already on our very first game drive we were lucky enough to see some lionesses with their babies. We saw 4 of the big five - absolutely fantastic. On our second game drive we saw a whole pride of lions consisting of at least 15 lions. We had a really great time. We also liked the lodges we stayed in, especially Mtito Mara Camp.
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Email Michael Bo Nielsen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick, flexible andre forthcomming
We enjoyed our four day trip to Masai Mara and Naivasha thanks to Marurumi Safaris quick, flexible and forthcomming service. Especialy our driver, David, gave this trip an extra dimension with his nice personality and knowledge about the areas. We highly recommend Marurumi.