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
Email Alexa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family memories to last a lifetime
Spirit of Kenya lives up to its name in providing a trip that embodied the spirit of the country. From the incredibly prompt and helpful coordination with our planner, Laura, to prepare and plan to the knowledgeable and kindness of our guide, Bonnie. We brought our children (10 and 12) on our safari and our itinerary and guide provided a safe, welcoming, and memorable adventure for the whole family.
We were picked up from the airport by Moses who graciously offered to come get us the next morning for a tour around Nairobi. This was not part of our scheduled trip, which started the following day, but we had an amazing time visiting the Giraffe Center, the Kobe Tough Bead factory and the National Museum. He was kind, funny, and full of local knowledge. He also connected us to our safari guide, Bonnie so we could coordinate for our first morning.
Our 8-day safari included visits to Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Aberdare, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara. Bonnie was the most amazing safari guide we could have asked for. He is calm, patient, prompt, and awed by the wildlife we all were looking for. He took us to see the country’s tallest waterfall in Aberdare, seemed to have an uncanny ability to find the wildlife we were seeking, and was excellent company on our drives. His calm demeanor and reassurance was perfect for our kids and us too.
This was by far the most expensive trip we have ever taken and it was hands down worth every penny. The coordination, logistics, service, and ground covered were huge! We also did a lot of research on other outfitters and group travel options. Spirit of Kenya offered the best value for us for the length, number of days, and flexibility. We cannot say enough good things about our experience.
Email Solbella | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and caring company that delivers best safari you can dream of!
From the very first email contact with Laura in the office to being dropped off back in Nairobi our safari experience was great.
Laura was very professional and helpful with designing our safari and with all the logistics- MASAI MARA, NAIVASHA LAKE AND AMBOSELI. Kennedy, our driver/guide was exceptionally good. He was very attentive to our needs, very punctual, knew where the animals were and had interesting information to share. He has a good sense of humour and charm that made the long drives very comfortable. His driving skills and patience with traffic excelled as well as his respect and helpfulness towards other drivers and visitors.
We saw plenty of wildlife in the three parks we visited, and the icing on the cake was a clear view of the Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
The lodges chosen by Spirit of Kenya have the conservation ethos and involvement with local communities that we were looking for as well as excellent food and standards. And their staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to do a private safari in a land cruiser with knowledgeable and professional drivers and you definitely get this with Spirit of Kenya.
Email Sam Branton | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
We had the best tour guide in the Mara. Khan was phenomenal and took great care of us. His communication and experience allowed us to see all the animals we were looking for. We even had 2 leopard encounters. He knew all of the secret spots that you would like as a tourist.
The two places Spirit of Kenya recommended for us to stay were elite. Okepelia and the Cliff.
Email Bernie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The only safari operator you need to consider and we researched plenty
We were a group of seven and chose Spirit of Kenya after being impressed by how quickly and helpfully Filipa responded to our initial enquiries. That responsiveness honestly set them apart from every other operator we contacted, and it turned out to be a good sign of things to come.
Our guides Nester and Joseph exceeded all expectations. Nester in particular has an exceptional depth of knowledge wildlife, birds, local ecology that none of us had encountered in previous safari experiences. He also has a wonderful rapport with communities around the Masai Mara, which gave our group genuine, unscripted insights into Maasai culture and daily life.
When local protests created potential disruptions to our itinerary, both guides handled everything calmly and expertly, getting us to each destination safely. It was reassuring to be in such capable hands.
Logistically, the trip was flawless every hotel check-in was smooth and well arranged, and thoughtful touches like the Spirit of Kenya branded water bottles showed real attention to detail.
If you are considering Spirit of Kenya, don’t hesitate. Ask for Nester and Joseph as your guides, and you will not be disappointed :-)
TW
Email Skylar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 14 Days in Kenya & Tanzania – Highly Recommend!
They seamlessly combined the wild adventure of Kenya and Tanzania with top-tier customer service, made even better by our exceptional and knowledgeable guide who ensured our comfort and peace of mind throughout the trip. As a highly responsible operator, their team demonstrated absolute integrity, flexibility, and prompt problem-solving whenever unexpected schedule adjustments arose.
Email Olga | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible trip, 5 out of 5
We have done a 10 days safari for our honeymoon covering Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. The experience with Spirit of Kenya was amazing, from meeting us at the airport throughout the whole trip everything was well-organised, communication was great and we were very happy with the choices of hotels/parks/activities.
Would like to really recommend our guide Thomas as he made the safari incredible. Really knowledgable about all the animals and birds, it was really interesting to talk to him and he could spot animals in places where they are super hard to spot.
Would definitely recommend!
Email Ethan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible, was determined to show us the big 5 and was successful
Our trip to Kenya was truly unforgettable. Everything about the experience felt special from start to finish. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five, which was absolutely incredible and something we will never forget.
The accommodation was fantastic – comfortable, welcoming and perfectly suited to the surroundings. Every detail made the stay feel relaxing after full days of adventure.
A huge thank you to our guide, John Ole Tompoi, who was outstanding. His knowledge, professionalism and genuine passion made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He always went the extra mile to make sure we saw amazing wildlife and had the best possible experience. You can really tell he loves what he does, and it made all the difference.
This trip felt like pure magic. We are very happy we chose this experience and would highly recommend it to anyone considering a safari in Kenya.
Thank you John for making it so memorable – we really appreciate it!
Email John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, great guide, thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
We really enjoyed our trip with Spirit of Kenya. We took the 5-day safari and chose a Toyota Land Cruiser. Our guide, Charles, was excellent, he was friendly, knowledgable and was great helping us spot the animals as we toured around. I'd definitely recommend the Land Cruiser option, it's so much more flexible than some of the other transport we saw people using.
DE
Email Tuna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was well planned!
We had an amazing time in Kenya with Spirit of Kenya tour. Our expectations were far exceeded.
Our favorite stay was in the Masai Mara. The proximity to nature and the beautiful green park truly astonished us. Lake Nakuru and Naivasha were also stunning, with their incredible animal diversity, breathtaking landscapes, and luxurious hotels. The food was always so tasty. The drive to Amboseli was quite long, but seeing so many elephants gathered together in the swamps along with my personal highlight, -a python- made it absolutely worth it.
Overall, we could not be more thankful for Charles -our guide-, who was our feet, ears, and eyes throughout the entire week. He is a very knowledgeable guide with a kind heart!
Everything went perfectly, and we truly appreciate the tour provider being so responsive over the past few months. I highly recommend Spirit of Kenya as your tour provider in your next trip in Kenya!
SG
Email Cheryl | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Did a 3D2N private tour to Maasai Mara. From the get go, i loved that it was completely customisable based on your schedule, to your desired comfort level for accommodation and even the vehicle! what i loved about them was the price transparency- you knew exactly what you were paying for. on the day of my tour, i was told the road to my accommodation was blocked, and we’d had to shift to an alternative one. Both the company and my guide handled it with such expediency and professionalism. I ended up staying somewhere just as comfortable, and was even refunded the price difference. The game drives were needless to say, amazing. My guide took the time to explain the history / culture of Masai Mara in great detail, and the species that we encountered, big or small. It was amazing; worth every dollar i paid. I’ll be back again ❤️