Guide Ken with one of our 4x4 Land Cruisers
Spirit of Kenya
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email John | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb
Can’t fault Spirit of Kenya. We got quotes from Trailfinders and other major UK travel agents for a week’s safari in Kenya but Spirit of Kenya were much cheaper and for a private safari (rather than in a group, which most other major travel agents were offering).
They planned it all superbly. It went like clockwork and they were on hand to answer our questions and tailor the safari to exactly what we wanted before and during the holiday.
We loved the Masai Mara,
where you can get really close to the animals. Our guide, Peter, always managed to get us in the right place at the right time.
We did a balloon ride over the Masai Mara, which was expensive but a real highlight.
Would highly recommend Spirit of Kenya. They couldn’t have been better.
SG
Email Aish | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever
We started planning our trip in 2024 and with Spirit of Kenya it came true in July 2025. Special shoutout to Filipa, who was the backbone for organizing such a wonderful itinerary with everything we had conveyed to her. She took care of all the minute details and it was the best week of our lives. Next special thanks to our guide Mr Ruler, who was amazing throughout the trip. He made sure we could see all the animals we wanted to. He was quick and also so patient. Thank you team!
IT
Email Francesco | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful
Excellent organization, Simon our Safari guide very good; lodges and camp tent wonderful; i organized by mail from Italy and everything was ok. Spirit of Kenya is a very good company
Email Clare | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent choice for creating a perfect family safari experience
I would highly recommend Spirit of Kenya. Having read so many positive reviews during my research my expectations were high and I’m pleased to say they were met.
This is what they promise and deliver -
“Every safari is unique, let us design your journey to make it truly extraordinary and tailor made to your expectations and budget.” I had many emails to Jorge and Gerardo during the planning of the trip and they were very helpful and patient in helping to create the perfect itinerary for my family. From the moment we were met at Nairobi airport everything was seamless. Our guide, Boniface, was exceptional. He was an excellent driver, knowledgeable, personable and very experienced at finding animals. He was available from before sunrise to after sunset so we had plenty of time to see and track animals. We visited the Masai Mara and stayed at Mara Sopa Lodge and Malaika Camp providing different experiences and I would happily recommend both and 100% recommend Spirit of Kenya.
HK
Email Samantha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
Daniel was an outstanding guide who made our safari experience truly exceptional. We spotted an amazing variety of wildlife—lions, elephants, cheetah, and so much more! Thanks to Daniel, we saw the Big 5 and a wildebeest river crossing in 3 days. Every moment was enjoyable, and we learned so much about the ecosystem.
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Email Garrett | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
For an amazing safari, choose Spirit of Kenya and Thomas as your guide!
Our private tour guide, Thomas, was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the safari at Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Parks and learned an enormous amount. Thomas has an exceptional knowledge of the parks and animals, along with the history and culture of Kenya and is able to explain things in a very interesting and engaging way. We asked many questions - not only about the animals we visited - and Thomas was always able to answer them comprehensively. I think there is nothing he doesn't know about Kenya.
We felt taken care of and were able to build a nice friendship with our guide! Thomas always went above and beyond. Knowing exactly how to get us a great view of the animals which was excellent for pictures which created memories for a lifetime. In conclusion, we would highly recommend this trip, the tour company, Spirit of Kenya, and our guide, Thomas!
DE
Email Momo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very trustworthy
great service. service was always reliable and fast in communication, everything went smoothly, we especially appreciated the complimentary shuttle service.
The lodge recommended was just incredible, everybody so nice and welcoming there, the guide very skillful, the manager very caring, and the location just stunning.
We think about coming back in the near future
ES
Email Eduardo Martínez Rodríguez | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Everything was wonderful. We loved the whole experience.
We want to thank all the staff, especially John, our driver, and Filipa, who made all our bookings, for your help and for making it such a perfect honeymoon trip.
Spirit of Kenya provided the trip of a lifetime!
After reviewing many safari tours and companies, a friend told me about the Spirit of Kenya trip they took in June of '24. She couldn't say enough good things about their experience. Based on her recommendation, I decided to contact them and request the same itinerary my friend had taken. Hugo, our booking agent, couldn't have been more helpful, making small changes requested and answering all of my questions throughout the booking process as well as during the entire trip. There were three of us traveling together (myself, my sister, both in our 60's, and her grown son) we requested three separate beds in one room throughout the trip, which was happily accommodated at all of our lovely hotels/camps.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, we were greeted at the airport by driver, Moses, who was terrific! He made us feel very comfortable from the moment we met him. He spent the entire next day with us while we visited some of the local attractions, including the Sheldrick Wildlife Sanctuary (highly recommend!!), a local bead factory and the Karen Blixen museum. Moses recommended a fabulous place for lunch, Cultiva, which had the best farm-to-table food! Moses was also there to pick us up upon our return at the end of our trip to transfer us across town to Nairobi International Airport for our flight home.
The next morning we were met at our hotel by our guide, Rulo, for our trip to Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. From the minute we climbed into his totally outfitted Toyota Land Cruiser (the quintessential safari mode of transportation) we felt like we were in very experienced and capable hands. He told us we would not just be clients/driver, but we would become friends. He couldn't have been more right!
He was extremely professional, knowledgable and accommodating. He made sure that we saw and experienced everything we wanted to, and more. We always felt safe and in good hands with Rulo as our guide.
Kenya itself did not disappoint! Lake Nakuru was the perfect introduction to this beautiful country. Small and accessible it was teeming with wildlife around every turn and gave us a good idea of what was to come on our trip. From there we went on to visit Masai Mara where we spent several days of incredible wildlife sightings across a vast and beautiful landscape.
If you are looking for a safari company who can meet all of your needs, wants and desires for a trip of a lifetime, I highly recommend Spirit of Kenya!
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Email Rahul P | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ole P. Was an amazing guide!
SOK representative met us at the airport and took us to our first hotel
In Nairobi. Our guide, Ole P. Met us the next morning and took us to lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara and was simply amazing. He was kind, knowledgeable and very attentive. In two days we saw the ‘big five’ and a wildebeest crossing. He is Masai and his understanding of the animals and nature of the Mara was outstanding! If you go, ask for Ole Paro!
