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
Email June | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Kenyan safari with Marurumi—expert guides, seamless planning, and stunning experiences
We just got back from an unforgettable girls' trip to Kenya and are already planning our next adventure!
Planning a safari can feel overwhelming with so many providers out there, but we struck gold with Marurumi. Here’s what we were looking for in a tour company:
Private tour with the opportunity to socialize in the evenings.
Mix of activities alongside the classic jeep safari.
Flexible schedule with a relaxed pace when needed.
Fair pricing without compromising on quality.
Marurumi ticked every box! We chose their 7-day tour starting in Nairobi, covering Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and the iconic Maasai Mara.
Why we picked Marurumi: Their base package stood out because it already included unique activities like a boat ride and a walking safari. We added on a few extras, like a bike ride in Hell's Gate (a must-do!), a visit to a Maasai village (great for understanding their culture and crafts—book the traditional welcome ceremony if you can), and the once-in-a-lifetime balloon safari. The balloon ride was the most expensive add-on, but worth every penny! From early morning pickup to the breathtaking flight and the Champagne breakfast in the reserve, it was a highlight of our trip.
Our guide, James, made all the difference. As the founder and owner of Marurumi, he brings unmatched experience and insight into the safari world. From the moment we set off, we felt safe, comfortable, and in good hands. Safaris involve long days together, often driving across vast distances, and James made us feel completely at home. His car became our home base, where he shared stories about Kenya's landscapes, wildlife, and culture, and he gave us space to rest when we needed it.
James went above and beyond every step of the way—whether it was arranging late checkouts so we could freshen up after a game drive or adjusting activities to help us make the most of each day. With him, we saw The Big 5, captured incredible photos, and witnessed nature in all its raw beauty. His eye for spotting wildlife, even from afar, is incredible, and he always helped us get the perfect shot and shared fascinating details about each animal.
From start to finish, Marurumi exceeded our expectations. We left Kenya with memories that will last a lifetime and a deep appreciation for the people, wildlife, and landscapes we encountered. For anyone considering a safari in Kenya, I can’t recommend Marurumi enough!
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Email Yvonne Aasbo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A family safari beyond expectations: Marurumi Safaris is highly recommended
We had a truly amazing safari adventure with Marurumi Safaris, and felt so safe and comfortable from the very first contact and throughout our safari.
We are a family of four, with two girls aged 15 and 18. We chose the 6-day tour exploring Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Each park had their own character, both in terms of nature and wildlife, so I would definitely advise to explore more than one park when on safari in Kenya. The drive through the countryside from park to park was also a huge part of the experience, seeing the African daily life unfold.
We stayed at Sopa Lodge in Amboseli and Nakuru, Mtito Mara Camp in Masai Mara and Sopa Resort in Naivasha. They were all very lovely and clean, with great food and service. The latter had sebras, giraffes and waterbucks roaming freely around the hotel premises, and lots of hippos coming up to grass at night, inside a fenced area for safety.
We reached out to Marurumi Safaris with our date of arrival and departure in Nairobi, and brief wishes for the safari experience. They tailor made the trip for us, including all accommodation, transport, game drives and other experiences. Everything was thought through and taken care of, and communication was great.
We were greeted at the airport by our guide/driver John and Ivy from the office. John was an excellent guide, very friendly and experienced, sharing insight into the wildlife in addition to Kenyan culture and everyday life. Half way through our safari, John had to attend to urgent family matters, so James, the owner of Marurumi Safaris, stepped in as our guide. He was just as experienced and friendly as John, and we had many interesting and insightful conversations.
After a week on safari with Marurumi ,we are left with our cameras and minds full of amazing memories and experiences. We got to see all the big five, including several close encounters with the "lion king". Amboseli's big tusker Craig is another highlight - and so many more.
We give Marurumi Safaris our warmest recommendations!
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Email Artem | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marurumi made this trip absolutely breathtaking
We really enjoyed our trip to Kenya, James from Marurumi Safari made it special - he showed outstanding knowledge of his country, shared with us some fascinating stories about Kenyans and animals, made us fell in love with the country. Absolutely recommended. Tip: don’t plan activities for absolutely every day, just make sure to stay in one of the beautiful lodges, relax and take your time! Marurumi will make every day you plan special.
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Email Simone Lombardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 DAY SUPER SAFARI
We organized this fantastic Safari thanks to the help and experience of Maruruni Safaris, which we selected after contacting several agencies! A perfect choice! The itinerary I proposed to them included two days in Amboseli, the park that surprised us the most for the variety of environments, a walking safari on the shores of Lake Naivasha, a game drive in Lake Nakuru park, where we were able to admire the rhinos and, for the grand finale, the Masai Mara, the park that most of all stimulated our dreams of adventure and that fully met the high expectations we had. James was a superb guide, demonstrating great knowledge of the habitats we visited, a rare sensitivity with our 5-year-old child and infinite patience in trying to tell us about Kenya despite our poor knowledge of English. The itinerary was certainly intense but it allowed us to see the big five and the ugly five. Personally I think it would be difficult to ask for more from this unforgettable experience.
In addition to the safari, we asked to organize for the day we arrived in Nairobi, a one-day tour with three stops: the Kibera slum (a crazy experience that showed us a world without filters, truly far from our daily life), a visit to the giraffe center (overrated, especially going to see giraffes in their habitat), a visit to the Nairobi street kitchen (a cluster of catering and artisanal activities in a truly well-organized location, even if very European in its target). Finally, I would like to truly thank all the little Maruruni for the beautiful adventures that she made us live and the precious memories that we will hold dear forever!
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Email Rafael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience!
Great experience. From the first contact, communication was very good. They adapted the script according to my request. Robie is the most polite and helpful guide you can find. Thank you very much.
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Email Jiaying | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!
Good communications, always response on time by email. Good service, our guide James was very kind and experienced, we were able to see all the animals we wanted to see including the big five during our safaris! The whole trip was in very good value for money as well! I will recommend this company and our guide James to everyone who wants a great experience in Kenya!
It’s very great，I would gladly choose them again
The value was good, the guide James was very patient and we saw all the animals we wanted to see
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Email Frederico Amorim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marurumi Safaris did a wonderful job regarding planning, communication and the best experience ever
Marurumi Safaris proved to be the best choice in the whole process.
From the early operator selection 6 months before, delivered a good price, provided confidence with a clear and quick communication showing expertise and cordiality. 3 different payments along the way were an easy task.
The manager James did a great job with the best safari planning and even came to our hotel in Nairobi the night before departure to propose an improvement to the plan (without extra payments) that we apreciated.
The accomodations, type of car, meals and optionals were just as expected and agreed in advance.
The safari itself was one of the best experiences in our lives thanks to our experienced guide Lawrence who, we're almost certain, is the best guide in Kenya. :-)
He has an expertise of 14 years experience, is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and always drove us safely and knew where to go and to spot animals, positioning the vehicle in the best spots and angles.
Thank you so much Marurumi!
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely phenomenal experience!
Wow! It's been over two months since the end of our safari and I still haven't stopped thinking about it. It was perfect every step of the way. We took the 7 day economical tour and we got more than our money's worth. James met us at the start of the tour and was super friendly. Robin was our guide for the trip and I couldn't say enough good things about him! He was kind, fun, and had an absolutely insane eye for spotting animals! We not only saw the big five, but the big nine, and more! The accommodations were great too, not super posh, but more than acceptable and comfortable, with good food, and such great people. I would recommend them to anyone and when I go back, they're the first people I'll be looking up!
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Email Cindy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Once in a Lifetime Adventure
My daughter and I chose Mararumi Safaris because of the good communication we had with them. Our driver, Robin (Robinson) slightly changed our agenda to be accommodating to us, so our safari was tailored for us. The value was amazing for a private tour. It was usually just my daughter and I unless we needed to give rides to family and friends of our driver. I would choose Mararumi and our driver, Robin, every time!
