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
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Email Valeria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless Honeymoon Safari
From the very first conversation with Misk, we knew we were in good hands. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted for our honeymoon and built an itinerary that exceeded every expectation.
Every detail was perfectly handled—from the transfers and lodges to the amazing guides who made sure we didn’t miss a single animal. Even when we missed our first flight, Misk helped us rearrange everything seamlessly so our experience was never affected.
The lodges he chose were stunning, the service was outstanding, and each day felt like pure magic. We can’t thank Misk and his team enough for making this journey unforgettable.
If you’re looking for a personalized, worry-free safari experience, ask for Misk — he’ll make your dream trip come true!
Email Bethan and Jacob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best week of our lives!!!
Our experience with Spirit of Kenya was absolutely amazing!! To plan our visit we communicated with Victor who was fab at responding promptly and helped us to personalise the visit as we were very fussy. The hotels and transport were incredible! Our guide Bonface was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about each aspect of the safari. He worked really hard to ensure that we saw everything we wanted, and even bought us some sugarcane when we didn’t have the correct money! His radio broke on the first day but he was constantly calling people to find all the animals. Bonface made our experience a once in a lifetime event!! We saw and experienced everything and more. Everyone was so welcoming, I couldn’t recommend Spirit of Kenya enough!!
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Email Haley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
incredible trip
This was an amazing trip! The trip was easy to plan and Filipa was extremely helpful. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure we saw everything. The food was good and everywhere we stayed was wonderful. I was surprised at how close we were to some of the animals! I highly recommend Spirit of Kenya to anyone considering a safari!
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Email Julius | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5/5, recommend!
We had a fantastic safari experience in Kenya. The entire trip was very well organized from start to finish — everything ran smoothly without any hiccups, which made it easy for us to just relax and enjoy.
A special mention goes to our guide, Mike, who truly made the trip unforgettable. His deep knowledge of wildlife, the parks, and local culture brought each moment to life. He was attentive, patient, and made sure we saw an incredible variety of animals while always feeling safe and comfortable. His enthusiasm and professionalism really stood out.
The planning and logistics were handled perfectly, with great attention to detail. Overall, it was a memorable and stress-free experience, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone considering a safari in Kenya.
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Email Ed | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional company to work with.
First time in Africa. Excellent reviews on the internet brought us to select a Spirit of Kenya safari. Arrived in Nairobi without yellow fever cards which were lost in Germany. SofK shuttle driver saved us with a reissue adventure to the WHO, as card would be required at our Tanzania boarder transfer.
Our safari guide (Bonface) picked us up at the Ibis hotel in Nairobi to begin the best adventure ever. Began in Lake Nakuru where almost every animal we had hoped to see was found by Bonface. Went on to the Masai Mara to round out encounters with the big cats. Mid-level lodgings during our trip were great. Super time with Bonface to the boarder to Tanzania and our guide hand-off for Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks.
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Email Bradley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Life-Changing Safari Experience with Spirit of Kenya
My wife and I booked a 7-day private Kenya–Tanzania safari through Spirit of Kenya, and it was absolutely exceptional. Gerardo was outstanding—organized, patient, and proactive in handling every detail, from the itinerary and border logistics to hotel coordination.
Our guides, Dominic (Kenya) and Lawrence (Tanzania), were true professionals: warm, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and ecosystems. We saw the Big Five multiple times, enjoyed a balloon safari, and had wonderful cultural visits along the way.
The accommodations were fantastic—especially Nimali Serengeti, which exceeded all expectations and even surprised us with an anniversary cake. The level of care and hospitality everywhere we stayed, including Amani Mara and Pakulala, was remarkable.
Spirit of Kenya delivered a smooth, safe, and unforgettable experience. We’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for a luxury-level safari with personal touches that make it truly memorable.
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Email Anci Sun | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Truly Unforgettable Safari Experience with Spirit of Kenya
One of my mom's lifelong dreams has been to go on an African safari, and Spirit of Kenya made that dream come true. Our planner, Filipa, crafted a wonderful 5 day itinerary that allowed us to explore Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli.
Our driver and guide, Raphael, was phenomenal. My mom really wanted to see the Big Five, and thanks to his sharp eye and experience, we were able to spot lions, rhinos, buffalos, and elephants, along with so many other amazing animals like warthogs, antelopes, gazelles, crocodiles, hippos, and countless beautiful birds. We also witnessed unforgettable moments, from a lion carrying the carcass of an antelope between Land Cruisers to an elephant charging at a female lion and her cubs to defend its own.
We appreciated how Raphael not only taught us about the animals but also shared fascinating insights about Kenya's history, culture, and his own experiences as a Maasai.
On our final day, we encountered a protest on the road back to Nairobi, and Raphael handled the situation calmly and resourcefully to ensure we reached the airport on time for our flight.
Overall, it was a spectacular trip, and we felt so cared for from start to finish. I would highly recommend Spirit of Kenya and Raphael Torome to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
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Email Gaby | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour, excellent guides
I had a wonderful time on this tour as a solo traveler. I had 2 guides, 1 for an add-on tour of Kenya national park/Sheldrick and 1 for Mara/Nakuru/Naivasha. I saw all of the “ugly 5” and the big 5 (minus a leopard but plus multiple cheetahs!) plus many more amazing animals and landscapes. Both guides were excellent - funny, knowledgeable, accommodating. I especially loved talking to Joseph about his path to becoming a safari guide. I couldn’t ask for more and would certainly book through Spirit of Kenya again
Email Vivian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, efficient and professional tour operator - highly recommend!
We had an absolutely incredible time on safari, and we would highly recommend Spirit of Kenya to anyone planning a safari.
A huge thank you goes to our guide, Erastus. He is extremely knowledgeable and also kind and attentive. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five during our trip in the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. He navigated the bumpy roads with ease and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout. Erastus has a talent for photography — he helped us capture stunning shots that will be cherished forever! He also went the extra mile to help us buy some woolly hats from a local vendor - it was great to buy from a local Maasai family’s business rather than some of the bigger touristy shops along the way.
From the first contact, Laura from Spirit of Kenya impressed us with her professionalism, responsiveness, and efficiency. She patiently answered all our (many!) questions, made great recommendations, and ensured every detail was handled.
The payment process was straightforward (with a transfer fee on both ends, UK and Kenya), and even though we were initially nervous about this, Laura was reassuring and provided prompt updates when payments were received.
Spirit of Kenya provided a good range of accommodation to choose from to suit different budgets. They arranged wonderful places for us to stay. At the Soroi Mara Bush Camp, we were delighted to be upgraded to the Luxury Migration Camp, which was one of the highlights of our trip. At Lake Nakuru, we stayed at The Cliff, which offered a great views of the sunrise.
While the price is slightly higher than some other companies, we felt it was absolutely worth it. The professionalism, attention to detail, and overall experience delivered excellent value. We were reassured by Spirit of Kenya’s excellent reviews and strong social media presence, and they lived up to their reputation.
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Email Chun Li | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Life Time Changing Experience
Me and my wife were planning a honeymoon trip to east Africa, and we search all the choices we have across safaribookings.com, we compare schedules, budget, accommodation and vehicle through the website. Finally, Spirit of Kenya provide the most suitable quotation for us. We spend 1 day in Nairobi and 8 days for safari. Me and my wife both agree that Spirit of Kenya is very professional and passionate on bring the beauty of Kenya to foreign visitors. We saw dozens of lions and cheetah during our 8 days trip, needless to say more zebras, gazelles, antelope, elephants and giraffes on the road. The best memory is that tour guide Bonface take us to chase "black rhinos" in Naivasha National Reserve, I can still vividly recall the nervous and intense scene to discover this beautiful creature hiding themselves in bushes while crossing the hill.
Bonface is definitely the most recommended tour guide you should appoint, but I believe all the tour guide should be as good as him in Spirit of Kenya.
Anyway, we have such a great time in Kenya with Spirit of Kenya's help. We really appreciate their kind accompany and the skill to find wild animal in national reserve.
