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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Jort Ossebaar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organised and very good service. Our best trip to Kenya.
We were extremely happy with choosing Spirit of Kenya for our 4th safari trip to Kenya.
We had Joseph as our guide during our 6 days in the Masai Mara (3 different locations) . He truly is an exceptional guide who was very flexible, experienced and went the extra mile and gave his all to make our safari experience one of the best we have ever had.
We saw absolutely everything in the Masai Mara. Some very special moments! Seeing the wildebeests cross the Mara river and see Cheetahs hunting. Things we had never seen before. In total we saw 87 different Lions, 4 different Leopards, 14 different Cheetahs and one Black Rhino during our 6 nights in the Masai Mara.
We had Charles for our days in Samburu. He was also an excellent guide and although we only had him for two days, we found him very pleasant and talented. We celebrated my wife's 40th at Ashnil Samburu and on that day we were lucky enough to see a stunning male Leopard with his kill up in a tree. What a great sighting! We stayed there and watched him for at least 1,5 hour. We couldn't have ask for more.
The whole trip was organised perfectly and we would definitely use Spirit of Kenya again.
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Email Adonay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
We’ve been in Kenya for a 4-day safari with Spirit of Kenya agency. I do recommend them. Everything happened as planned, no surprises. The guide was great, the communication before the trip was perfect. I also recommend staying at Kichwa Tented Camp and taking the Land Cruiser option.
Fantastic!
We went on a 8 days safari + 4 days in Diani at the end of August . Since the first email Vanessa and Helder have been very patients, helpful and fast on answering my many mails. Everything was well organized and our guide Steve has been fantastic. Thanks a lot for organizing this wonderful holiday for us !
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Email Jean Gagnon | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It couldn't have been better!
We have just completed a 7-day safari in Tanzania with It Started in Africa covering the Tarangire National park, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. We were a family group of 15 from Canada, USA and Scotland. It is hard to know where to start in reviewing this experience. Everything from the first day to the last was just an incredible adventure. Travelling in 3 Land Cruisers with our excellent driver/guides, we seemed to have just one adventure after another. We danced with Masai tribespeople, survived an elephant charge, had a late night encounter with hippos, shot arrows with the Hadzabe tribe and had the best New Year's party ever in a tent in the middle of nowhere in the Serengeti. And , of course , we saw lots and lots of animals - the BIg Five plus the now quite hard to find Black Rhino. We chose to stay in a mix of fairly elegant lodges (Sopa in the Tarangire) and Serena in Ngorongoro) and tented camps. Both kinds of accommodations were excellent and provided incredibly varied and tasty meals. We particularly enjoyed our tent camp experience at Kati Kati where the accommodation was simple and the food really excellent. One interesting feature of the camp is how you take a shower. The staff bring a bucket of nice warm water to your tent and - from the outside - empty it into a cistern. You then pull a chain and enjoy a warm - though short - shower. Our family had fun with that experience. It Started in Africa were a superb safari company. From the time we first contacted them until we were all heading home, their customer service was outstanding. They were extremely responsive to all our emails and questions and we would have no hesitation recommending them. We chose to move on to a different destination each night which was good but quite tiring after 7 days. I would recommend staying in some spots for two nights. Otherwise, just go. You won't regret it.
Visited January 2017
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Email Luisa Moreno | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kenya specialists and it shows
It has been a wonderful experience touring Kenya with Spirit of Kenya, you can tell that they are specialists in it, they have adapted to our needs and have made a tailor-made tour.
Our guide, Mike is totally recommendable, he has taken care of us and guided us very well, we have felt like his family.
I would definitely recommend this agency for tours in Kenya, we even did an extension to the coast and it was equally satisfactory, special mention to Kevin, our driver in Diani Beach.
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Email Max | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience...to be repeated again
One week safari with Spirit of Kenya. Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli, definitely a great choice 👍. From the planning with Jorge, always patient in answering our requests, to the game drives with our driver Samuel, always ready to find animals in the most unexpected places, everything was beautiful. Spirit of Kenya has truly transformed our dream into the trip of a lifetime 💪🏽
They make even complicated tours easy
Since we don't travel to Africa often, we wanted to ensure we saw the most we could in the time available. Vanessa put together a tour with four different areas in two countries. We were able to experience the migration in Kenya and Tanzania, see the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and much more. The guides were knowledgeable of the local wildlife, and Nick, our first guide, understood photography and lighting enough that he always maneuvered us for the perfect shots.
Accommodations were amazing! Our favorite of the four locations we stayed was the Mara Bush Camp in Kenya. Beautiful location, amazing food, and a relaxing atmosphere.
I understand the desire of the guides to ensure you see each animal, but after days of rushing to each sighting - along with 50 other vehicles (some of these drivers could give lessons to hyenas and jackals on how to corner prey) - we told our driver that we had already seen many beautiful animals, and we wanted him to take us to where the people *aren't* to see their beautiful country. That led to a more relaxed experience.
Overall, I'm glad I chose Spirit of Kenya. I chose it mostly due to reviews here at safaribookings, and I'm glad I did.
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Email Arko Dutta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable honeymoon safari with Spirit of Kenya
We recently returned from an incredible honeymoon safari organized by Spirit of Kenya, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, the entire experience was flawless.
Our guide, Peter, was exceptional. His knowledge of the wildlife and the country was impressive, and his enthusiasm was contagious. We saw an unbelievable number of animals up close and personal, making this the trip of a lifetime.
The entire itinerary was well-planned, and everything ran smoothly. We were truly impressed with the level of service and attention to detail. The hotels recommended by Spirit of Kenya were absolute perfection. Each accommodation was more luxurious than the last, and they rank among the best I've ever stayed in.
If you're planning a trip to Kenya, look no further than Spirit of Kenya. They will make your dream safari a reality.
Highlights:
* Amazing wildlife encounters
* Knowledgeable and friendly guide (Peter)
* Seamlessly organized trip
* Unforgettable honeymoon experience
* Luxurious accommodations
We can't wait to return to Kenya!
Email Joe and Christine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great introduction to Kenya and its wildlife
We had an 8 day safari tour taking in the Masai Mara, Lake Nokuru, Amboseli and Tsavo West. Our guide Thomas was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, a great driver, very adaptable to our requirements and a pleasure to be with. All the accomodation was great especially in the MM which had open access.
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Email 33 | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best and most unique trip
Thanks to Spirit of Kenya, It was the best and most unique trip I've ever had. Also thanks to our guides, who were very professional and enthusiastic, introducing and helping us understand animals better, at the same time inspiring us to feel deep down inside by the nature.
Looking forward to coming back to Africa and experiencing again the elephants of Amboseli, the great migration of Serengeti, and the Garden of Eden in Ngorongoro.
