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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Reviews
Professional and excellent!
We had a trip of a lifetime travelling with Spirit of Kenya in July. We picked the Off the Beaten Path itinerary. Victor helped with our planning and he was very responsive and clear throughout, including with accommodation options, pricing and in response to our questions. Our guide, Dominic, was wonderful too. He was experienced and knowledgeable, attentive to our needs and was a skilful and safe driver. Everything was smooth from start to finish. We saw lots of animals over the six-day trip. Thank you Spirit of Kenya! Highly recommended!
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Email Karen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent tour operator that will tailor your trip according to your desires
We spent 2 days in the Masai Mara and 1 1/2 days at Lake Nakuru. You will be able to capture the African Big five here. The tour was incredible and we saw an abundance of wildlife. Unfortunately, the wildebeest were not traversing the Mara River while we were there, but it is a hit or miss event. Our guide made sure we viewed plenty of wildlife. Spirit of Kenya tailored the tour to our personal level of comfort and the accommodations were spot on. I, personally, am a photographer and highly recommend renting the open sided land cruiser. The correspondence with S of K was excellent and thorough. Reserve your safari as far in advance as possible (A year ahead or even further), especially if you are going during the peak season.
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Email Yiannis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing professionals !
Myself and my family had an amazing time at our safari ! The operator Spirit of Kenya made sure to have everything planned for a smooth trip , we chose to stay at Zebra plains where it was very fine , clean good food and happy helpful stuff. Most of the credit should go to our driver Thomas where firstly he was an amazing driver ( extremely important when you drive along the country ) , then Thomas made sure that we get to see all animals possible (of course all great 5) with an amazing first seat close view !!! Also Thomas had a great knowledge of the animals adding to this unforgettable experience! Would definitely recommend Spirit of Kenya to anyone possible but would also make sure to ask for Thomas for a guaranteed experience!!
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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.
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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!