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
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Kaela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Our tour guide Joseph Kabiru was amazing!! The first day of safari we saw a lion, lionesses, an elephant up close, and so much more!
The second day of safari we saw the big 5! We allowed Joseph to do his job and lead us to amazing sightings and he went above and beyond our expectations. I am sure if it wasn’t for Joseph we may not have had such a special experience. Lake Nakuru was also very cool with rhinoceros, giraffes, buffalos, baboons, more lioness and birds!
Joseph also gave us recommendations on things to do in Nairobi. The tents and staff at Kilima went above and beyond our expectations as well, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our hope is that we can come back within the next few years and have Joseph as our tour guide again. He truly is special and we miss him already.
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Email Derrick | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
Our safari adventure with Spirit of Kenya was truly unforgettable!
We stayed at Mara Sopa Lodge, which offered a serene atmosphere, spacious rooms, excellent food, and a staff that went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.
Our safari guide, Peter, was exceptional. He is an experienced and skilled driver who navigated the terrain with ease and precision. His ability to spot wildlife from a distance was remarkable, and he provided fascinating insights into animal behavior and habitat. We learned so much from him, which made each game drive even more meaningful.
Thank you, Spirit of Kenya, for creating such a rewarding experience. We returned home with wonderful memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.
PT
Email joão sousa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing honeymoon with spirit of kenya safaris
We just loved all the experiences there.
Our guide, Ken Matata, was really amazing.
He was super polite, very kind, and made us feel comfortable and safe from the first minute. He showed a lot of experience in game driving. We saw all the animals we could think of. We saw all the big five, plus a lot of other animals in various environments. He was also a prudent driver, something I realized is very important, after being there. It was really a great pleasure to have met him.
So basically everybody was super kind and treated us very well.
Our first stay, Zebra Plaines Mara, had such good food, we ate very well there. The accommodation was also very good, we had a big room, a comfortable bed and a comfortable bathroom. We felt secure regarding all concerns with the mosquitos. Maybe the mosquito net around our bed was a bit short, I even managed to kill one little guy. Which was the only one we found, so, once again, basically, very safe.
I would like to mention Ken, a guy at the restaurant there, he was super kind and always paying attention to us.
Then we moved to Lake Nakuru and stayed at the Nakuru Sopa Lodge. We absolutely loved this place.
The nature of this place, different from the savanna, was pleasing, and allowed us to see some rhinos.
The Nakuru Sopa Lodge had some of the best views we saw while being there in Kenya.
All the people there welcomed us so good.
The bed in our room was probably the best of all, I had a great rest there.
Our last place, Ambosely kibo safari camp, was also great, we loved the food there, our room was probably the best of all, a lot of space, it was nice and cozy.
The trips beetween parks were smoth and confortable, the jeep was very confortable. But they are really long, it was probably the only thing a little ruff to carry, because I have trouble to sleep on the way.
But in the end, it was a great pleasure. We loved all the places. All of them very comfortable and cozy and with very nice food. We were very well welcomed in every place, all the people were the best we could imagine, and they all treated us very very good
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Email Luigi Vasta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding Safari Thanks to Erastus and Spirit of Kenya
We had an unforgettable safari with Spirit of Kenya. Everything was perfectly organized, from the itinerary to the lodges, and we enjoyed every single destination. A special thanks goes to our guide, Erastus, who was simply outstanding—knowledgeable, attentive, and always going the extra mile. He truly made the difference and turned a great trip into an extraordinary one. We would wholeheartedly recommend Spirit of Kenya to anyone looking for a reliable and professional safari company.
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Email Folks from Basking Ridge,NJ | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari was excellent except for some accommodations which they can fix if they persue
We were 11 of us . Used two Land cruisers. First leg from Nairobi to Masai Mara we flew (rest was on the road including lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta & Samburu)which I think was the best decision we made. Our main driver/guide Nestor along with Elvis was amazingly excellent in spotting the wild animals and taking us to the right spots in time. With Nestor's intel and bit of luck we saw all big 5 multiple times. In addition to it we saw the Wildebeest, Zebras & species of gazelles like Thomson's Gazelle and Grant's Gazelle, along with Impala in thousands crossing the river which was what we went for. Bonus we saw Leopard eating its kill and Cheetah hunt the Zebra -The chase - the cheetah slipped and zebra got away...but the chase was unbelievable.. with the cheetah's anticipation & the prep with hundreds of paparazzi with all the recording equipment including National Geography, the cheetah gave the spellbound audience a good soaking, We had the fortune of seeing the Lion cubs and cheetah's cubs also baby elephants and baby Zebras & Giraffes which took our breath away. Will never ever visit a Zoo after this trip. If Spirit of Kenya can fix some of the accommodations which they charged top dollar but failed to deliver bang for the buck especially in Masai Mara in Jambo Mara Safari Lodge . Without Nestor's excellent Job this review would have had 4 stars.
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.
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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!
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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.