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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Soham Pujari | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience with Spirit of Kenya!
had the most incredible trip with Spirit of Kenya! From the very start, everything was perfectly organized and stress-free. The itinerary, accommodations, and overall flow of the trip were seamless.
A special thank you to our guide, Dominic—his knowledge, warmth, dedication and attention to detail made each day so memorable. I felt safe, cared for, and truly immersed in the beauty of Kenya.
Huge thanks to Victor and the whole team for such a smooth and meaningful experience. I’m heading home with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for the people and wildlife of this amazing country. Highly recommend!
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Email Kristy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10 highly recommend!
My family of 3 traveled in early June from the US for the Roaring Kenya safari. We had a trip of a lifetime! Filipa had quick communication and thorough response in planning the trip. She went above and beyond when we had a travel snafu early in the trip and got everything sorted out for us.
Thomas our guide was so friendly and went above and beyond to make our trip the best! He is so knowledgeable and worked hard to hit all of our must dos and sees.
This was a trio of a lifetime. We hope to get back to Africa again!
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Email Dan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We did the seven day private tour leaving from Nairobi visited Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hells gate and Amboseli parks. Our guide Anthony was great.
The accommodations were great we especially liked the tents at Basecamp, Mara and Tulia in Amboseli as we had views of baboons,elephants and zebras off our porch.
We will need to go back to complete the big five as we were unable to see any leopards, but saw many giraffes ,elephant, zebras and buffalo. We also saw several lions, cheetahs, hyenas and warthogs.
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Email Mira B. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
friendly, knowledgeable, punctual, professional
We cannot say enough good things about Spirit of Kenya! Our trip planner Victor and guide Dominic went above and beyond to make the 6-day safari memorable for my mom (72 years old) and me.
From the start, Victor was very responsive to all of our queries and requests, and helped us to create an individualized itinerary, which included stops at Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, and Masai Mara.
Our wonderful guide Dominic was friendly, courteous, punctual, and very knowledgeable about Kenya's culture and its wildlife. Dominic navigated the streets of Nairobi as well as the grasslands with ease, and he worked very hard, often coordinating with other guides, to ensure that we saw as many animals (lions, zebra, cheetah, rhinos, hyenas) as possible. The jeep that he drove was fully enclosed and very comfortable. We would recommend Spirit of Kenya to anyone looking for a lovely, stress-free trip to Kenya!
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Email Chia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Patient and meticulous, professional to provide customers with a perfect safari experience.
Although we did not see the Great Migration, but our adventure was nothing short of magical. We marveled at the abundant wildlife and exotic birds in their natural habitats, witnessed breathtaking natural landscapes and enjoyed comfortable stays at diverse lodges—each with its own unique charm and stunning surroundings. Thanks our Personal Journey Designer for the excellent arrangement, which made our trip worth it.
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Email Nikita & Kristina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing experience - beyond our expectations!
We had an unforgettable 6-day safari with Spirit of Kenya, covering Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. The entire tour was exceptionally well organized — from the seamless logistics to the thoughtfully chosen accommodations, everything ran smoothly and exceeded our expectations. Each park offered something unique, and the itinerary gave us a perfect balance of game drives, relaxation, and scenic views.
A special thank you to our guide, Steve. He was truly outstanding — calm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. His ability to spot animals from great distances amazed us, and he always had a fascinating story or insight to share. Thanks to Steve, we not only saw the Big Five but also gained a much deeper appreciation for the wildlife and the cultures of Kenya. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
Highly recommended experience!
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Email Renee & Hal | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary guide!
The beginning of our two plus week African adventure started in Kenya. We were picked up by Daniel, our guide for a 3 night, four full days tour of Masai Mara at our Nairobi hotel having arrived late the prior evening. The education/adventure started immediately as we traveled to Olengoti Eco Safari Camp in the Masai Mara. Our's was a private safari so we essentially spent all our daylight hours as well as predawn and post sunset with our guide - Daniel. He was informative, entertaining and continuously sensitive to our wants and needs throughout our time together. A proud Kenyan and terrific host and ambassador for his country. A great sense of where the game was and he seemed to be respected, if not reveared, by his fellow guides. We saw all but Rhinos (in protected areas after inordinate poaching during Covid). When things got crowded at big cat viewings, he was able to insert us respectfully but strategically for great viewing and had an uncanny sense of where the game was moving so often we arrived to the next location before anyone else. He arranged several side trips for us, all of which were well worth while. Can't recommend him highly enough!
Email Elisa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holiday!
I just wanted to say a HUGE Thank You for organising the most amazing holiday for us in Kenya and Zanzibar. Our trip planner, Filipa, was just incredible, so efficient and attentive, the email communication was really good, all my queries answered super-quickly. When we got there, everything was just perfect, from our amazing driver Konana who was just brilliant with the game drives in the Masai Mara, he was so knowledgeable and just so easy to get on with, he went above and beyond for us to see all the animals and have the best experience.
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Email ERIC CHU | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They provided balanced cost for us to plan ahead and excellent tour guides for our first safari trip
Thank you Spirit of Kenya and Joseph and Sammy
Joseph was our first guide of our first safari trip. Aside from his impressive ability to maneuver the very bumpy and rough terrain on
the roads and savanna, he was extremely knowledgeable about wild animals. His acute sense of animals helped us quickly see many hardto-find and rare animals. He also taught us how to tell the antelopes apart! He took us to Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Maasai Mara was so big that having a good guide was extremely important. We were so pleased that we saw animals at close range. Moreover,
Joseph was also a good guide in taking photos. He would move the jeep to different spots so that we could take photos from different
angles. After 4 days with Joseph, we felt we were much more animal literate.
We wanted to shout out Spirit of Kenya for their excellent customer service - courteous and responsive in timely manner.
Sammy was our second guide in Kenya after we returned from Tanzania. We started from Kenya then spent 4 days in Tanzania,
before coming back to Kenya for 3 more days. By the time we got to Amboseli, we were a bit exhausted and had already seen big 5 and
many other animals. Nevertheless, Sammy made our trip end on a high note. He knew that we had accumulated some knowledge of
animals from our previous days, but he was able to extend our knowledge to another level. There is no doubt that he has an
abundant understanding of animals. Sammy was very gentle and kind, and we also learned a lot about Africa from him. We appreciate
greatly what you did for us, Sammy!
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Email Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable adventure in East Africa
We did the 8 Days Wonders of Kenya and Tanzania tour in June. This was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life and I would highly recommend Spirit of Kenya when booking a safari adventure. Victor designed our trip and went above and beyond to make sure every single detail was perfect. He couldn't have done more for us and answered every email promptly, ensuring we were 100% pleased with our itinerary and even guided us through our visa process and any travel queries we had. He is so knowledgeable and helped us with every aspect of the trip. From the moment we arrived in Kenya, we were looked after by our wonderful guides - Kennedy in Kenya and Habibu in Tanzania. Both drivers/guides were superb. They were excellent drivers - very important in the often difficult driving conditions in the bush! They were extremely knowledgeable and ensured that we got the best sightings. They were also warm and friendly and we really enjoyed their company.
Regarding accommodation, we went with the 'Standard' offerings, which were perfect - think glamping! A particular mention to Olengoti Camp in the Masai Mara - this was our favourite!
All in all, I would not hesitate to recommend Spirit of Kenya to anyone planning a safari in East Africa. Superb experience from start to finish. Already planning our next adventure with them!
Asante Sana :)