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Sushmita   –  
India IN
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Dec 27, 2023

Email Sushmita  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Kenya tour with Explorer Kenya should be on your next bucket list!
5/5

Jambo Explorer Kenya Tours & Travels!

Yes, you heard it right "Jambo" or "Hello" to an amazing tour organised by Explorer Kenya Tours & Travels and this was possible with superb guidance of Mr. Robert (The Co. Owner) and Ms. Kawira Purity who has always been helpful to design the best tour plan with maximum Game Reserve coverage. The real hero of our entire tour was none other than Mr. Bernard Muiru, we call him "Njinu '' our guide for the entire tour. Hats off to Njinu for his foresightedness which made this tour an excellent experience across all places - Starting from Samburu (Thanks Njinu for showing the cheetah family, it was a very rare sight and Oh yes, the beautiful reticulated giraffe sight so close near our resort during sunset still makes us feel come back soon to Samburu), in lake Nakuru National Park (We still remember the 9 lion family members having the food hunt together and run to see the leopard. Our next stop was the crescent island of Lake Naivasha. Doing the walking safari along with the wildlife - Giraffe, zebras and so many other animals was a lifetime experience. The famous sand river of Maasai Mara Game Reserve is still afresh with us wherein we were there alone to see the lion family for hours and that too so close. The nights were exciting too, hearing the sound of hippopotamus beside our hotel room was full of fun. Last but not the least, never ever seen so many elephants together like in Amboseli. Thousands and thousands of wildebeest, zebras, African buffalos in the mara game reserve and so many other animals during the great migration made us awestruck. It is the best sweet memories we are carrying back to India. Till then "Asante" (Thank you) Explorer Kenya Tours & Travels team, Asante Njinu!

Philipp   –  
Germany DE
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Nov 23, 2023

Email Philipp  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Just Amazing
5/5

We had a wonderful safari. Great service, simply great! Our driver Cornellius Mwaruma was the best you can imagine! We wanted to see giraffes at the end and he stopped especially for us, even though we were already too late.

Paula and Vaclav   –  
Czech Republic CZ
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Nov 11, 2023

Email Paula and Vaclav  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Our guide Simon Peter was excellent,friendly and maximal devoted .
5/5

Every day ours trip was full of fabulous experiences and unforgetable impressoons.
Thank you for these beatiful days.

A.Sen   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Nov 6, 2023

Email A.Sen  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Marvellous Safari experience, Professional/knowledgeable guides, Highly recommended, Budget friendly
5/5

This review is for Purity, Francis and Vincent who helped facilitate our Safari tours in Kenya and Tanzania.

Purity helped answer all our questions promptly and patiently over many weeks to formulate our itinerary. We had so many questions and concerns in the lead-up to the final plan, and we truly appreciate her patience.
Thank you Purity, you are a wonderful ambassador for Explorer Kenya.

Francis was our guide on the Kenyan side and ferried us through Masai Mara and Amboseli. He embodies a wealth of experience over many decades and knows how to give his guests the best experience. He is very professional and knowledgeable about the wilderness game drives, and passionate about animals. Our first foray into the Savanna was all thanks for Francis. He showed us lioness with cubs, lion pride stalking warthogs, Big5, and many more unforgettable sightings and memories for a lifetime. We highly recommend him to other guests.

On the Tanzanian side, our guide was Vincent Mumba. He is a thorough gentleman. He facilitated our immigration to the Tanzanian side and also our emigration to the Kenyan side upon re-entry into Kenya. He ferried us through Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro crater. There was considerable driving between each destination, and Vincent drove with patience and ensured the comfort of my family. Vincent was able to fulfill our childhood dream of river crossing sighting in Northern Serengeti. This was an indelible experience, we can never forget. He also showed us a sighting of a lion pride feasting on a topi. And the list is never-ending.

A crucial aspect of both Francis and Vincent worth significant mention, is their respect for rules and regulations of the park authorities and also for the animal's safety and well-being. While we saw time and again other company drivers drive on the bush off-road to go near the wild-life, Francis and Vincent never did this, yet gave us the best possible viewing experience. This is very commendable of them.

All the accommodations were top-notch: Mara Simba lodge, Mara Heritage camp (Northern Serengeti), Serengeti Heritage camp (Central Serengeti), Farm of Dreams, Amboseli Serena lodge.

We hold Explorer Kenya in high regard and highly recommend them to future guests. You will be in the best hands, they will take the best care of you.

Matt   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 27, 2023

Email Matt  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful Safari with Explorer Kenya
5/5

My wife and I travelled to Kenya and had an amazing experience with Explorer Kenya. The communication was very clear from the begining and our Safari went as smooth as possible. Sammy was our driver in Nairobi and went out of his way during our Nairobi tour to make sure we saw as much as possible.. We did 3 nights in Maasai Mara and Lake Navaisha and I can't say enough about our driver Martin. His knowledge of the area and the animals was first rate and he was always willing to accommodate our requests and even added in some bonus stops we were not expecting.

The whole experience was one we will never forget and a great value for the money paid.

Suzanne and Christian   –  
Canada CA
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 25, 2023

Email Suzanne and Christian  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Simonpeter was an amazing, kind, engaging guide and educator!
5/5

Robert was very professional, helpful and responsive. His communication was excellent and he prepared an amazing trip for us based on our specifications. He and Simon were both incredibly helpful when our baggage was delayed and they both went above and beyond to help us with extra requests along the way.

Valentin   –  
France FR
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 19, 2023

Email Valentin  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Explorer Kenya is the perfect operator to go on safari
5/5

We would definitely recommend explorer Kenya. We are very thankful and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible safari experience we had with this agency. From the moment we arrived in Kenya, the team went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our trip was flawless.


The knowledge and expertise of our guide Daniel truly made a difference in the quality of our safari. He was not only skilled in spotting wildlife, but also in sharing his vast knowledge about the local ecosystem and culture. Thanks to his guidance, we were able to witness breathtaking moments and create unforgettable memories. Daniel was also a very safe driver and the car was in good condition.

The accommodations and logistics arranged by Explorer Kenya were impeccable. Each lodge and camp we stayed in offered a unique and authentic experience, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the beauty and diversity of Kenya's landscapes.

Again we would definitely recommend explorer Kenya and Daniel as a guide.

Alissa and Valentin

Catherine and Vernon   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 8, 2023

Email Catherine and Vernon

Very responsive, helpful and gave us lots of suggestions and ideas of where to go and what to see.
5/5

Wow, what a fantastic week we’ve just had! We spent a couple of days in Nairobi before driving to Lake Nakuru and then going on to Masai Mara. Our guide Moses was absolutely fantastic, so knowledgeable, very considerate and we saw so much with him including a cheetah with her 4 cubs, a leopard, an ostrich family, lions (including one snoring on his back under a tree!) and the list goes on! We look forward to booking our next safari with this company and would love it if Moses was our guide again. Thank you from us both.

ming   –  
China CN
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 1, 2023

Email ming  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

great,guide friendly and profession
5/5

Our journey was very happy, the guide was very professional, the first time to find the best shooting Angle to stop. The travel agency is very responsive and will make adjustments according to our itinerary. The hotels along the way are good

Ashok   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Sep 28, 2023

Email Ashok  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Explorer Kenya is trustworthy, dependable, and provides exceptional service for Kenyan safaris.
5/5

This was my first visit to Kenya for a safari vacation and I planned it myself without using a travel agent. I was looking for a car and driver/safari guide to take me around the safari destinations. In doing some online research I came upon the name of Robert Murigi of Explorer Kenya Tours and Travel (WhatsApp: +254 778 170 650; email: info@explorerkenya.com; website: www.explorerkenya.com ) and let him know I was wanting to go from Nairobi to Amboseli for 2 nights, West Tsavo for 1 night, East Tsavo for 1 night and then dropped off at Diani beach. Robert quoted me a fair price and I booked the trip and paid my deposit. Robert set me up with an amazing driver guide Bernard Njuni (WhatsApp: +254 725 744617;
Calls: +254 798 811 513 ;
email: bernardnjuni@gmail.com) who picked me up from my Nairobi hotel exactly at the agreed upon time. I was a bit nervous about this part of the trip planning since it was my first time and much depended on the driver being responsible. Bernard was exceptional full stop! He has a deep knowledge of the safari regions, the animal names and behaviors (including the numerous birds), the flora and fauna of the region and the history of Kenya. He is a great communicator and conversationalist and I learned a tremendous amount in a conversational format. I would highly recommend both Bernard and Explorer Kenya to anyone looking for a safari guide and driver. Do not bother hiring a spotter as well as Bernard is an excellent spotter too. I know that Explorer Kenya and Bernard do trips that also include other adventures besides safaris such as mountain climbs and other sporting activities but I don’t know the full extent of those services. Definitely call or email or Whatsapp to Explorer Kenya to plan your next Kenya adventure. You will not be disappointed!

Ashok
Seattle, WA USA

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