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 Teddy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania
I am currently working in Ethiopia and decided to do a tour covering Kenya and Tanzania in about 2 weeks. I booked with Soul of Tanzania which organized the Tanzanian leg of the tour and outsourced the Kenyan part to Spirit of kenya. All the logistics were great and no obstacles appeared.In Tanzania we had land cruisers while in Kenya we had Toyota minivans. Comfort is very similar but the landcruisers are worth the extra bucks. Both vehicles were reliable and very clean.
Both guides were amazing but my favourite was Spirit of Kenya guide. His name was Robert. It was amazing how he could spot animals camafulaged far away while concentrating on his driving. The Tanzanian guide was James and he was very professional and corteous.
Overall amazing experience and would definitely recommend!
Email Bob Irick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations
The entire staff of Spirit of Kenya contributed to making our 10 day safari a great trip. From recommendations on accomodations to solving international wire issues down to providing beanbags for telephoto lenses - the staff responded quickly.
But the most important part of the safari in my opinion is your guide. He is the one that will make or break your trip.
John was just an awesome guide. His knowledge of the animals and his uncanny ability to predict their movements even before they knew themselves was amazing.
John made sure we not only saw just about every animal there was to see, but were close enough to get some fantastic pictures making this amateur photographer feel like a professional.
His sense of humor and infectious laugh made the long bumpy drives fly by.
It is a trip we will never forget.
We would highly recommend Spirit of Kenya.
Email Heather | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Holiday of a lifetime thanks to Spirit of Kenya and their fantastic guide
From the beginning when we started to plan our safari holiday, Spirit of Kenya shone out as the company who communicated promptly and efficiently and they were always there with a friendly reply to our queries. It was the best decision to choose this company and we had the holiday of a lifetime, helped massively by the wonderful guide, Raphael. Everything Spirit of Kenya promised was delivered. Our guide arrived on time to pick us up at the start of the safari and from that moment on we felt safe and confident we were in the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Without such a guide we would have missed out on so many things to see - he was truly amazing. We would urge anyone out there wishing to book a safari in Kenya to choose Spirit of Kenya.
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Email Zaibunissa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream tour!
Spirit of Kenya , the tour operator cannot be recommended enough. The desk staff were very prompt in their replies. I had some trepidation because of the change in their name in the middle of the tour transaction. But, from our pickup at the airport to our drop ,7 days later , it was the most perfect tour I have been on. Mr. Charles Njeri, our guide was very well informed , cheerful and always ready with an answer about birds, animals and the people of Kenya. He had a keen eye for the elusive beasts , a leopard sleeping high in the branches of some tree in the distance, despite its camouflage, he managed to show us all we had only hoped for. Thanks to him I know that the antelopes , giraffes & zebras come in many types, saw the Big Five! His dedication that we should experience all that Masai Mara offered was very touching. I really enjoyed every part of the tour, the recommended accommodation in our 5 days 4 night's tour were all not only comfortable but ethnically appealing and we were so close to nature and the animals , it felt like being among them but I could continue to have my hot showers! The beauty of Masai Mara was awesome and my photographs of this dream tour along with one of the sunset at Mara will help me relive it many more times. Thank you team of Spirit of Kenya for a memorable tour. God bless you.
PT
Email Cátia Vicente | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the best choice of the whole trip!
There are no words of thanks for the commitment and dedication of all the staff of this company in providing such a rewarding experience.
There are no words to thank for patience from the first day, to answer the thousand and one questions and last minute changes!
And especially do not forget to mention that the difference between a good experience and an unforgettable experience are undoubtedly the people: the staff that accompanied us on the trip!
The guide was of a professionalism and commitment that no money in the world pays for! Your ability to read the group and the right moments to intervene made Safari the experience of a lifetime! The ability to rejoice when we were more tired, the ability to realize when we were very excited and needing a break, the ability to realize when it was our group time and not intervene ... the commitment to make every day an experience Unforgettable, The dedication with which in the game drivers sought the animals so that we did not leave frustrated ... the focus and responsibility with which he drove the car and the whole safari ... He made the difference and at the end of the day, when We were in the parks it was evident our happiness in relation to other groups!
I seriously would recommend this company for the seriousness, responsibility and commitment with which we treated our safari!
Email Sue | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nine days in Kenya
We had a wonderful trip organised by It Started in Africa. I think we were especially lucky to have had Martin as our driver/guide. He was always polite, informative and did a fantastic job in driving us around. As you know we booked to cover a great deal of Kenya in a short time!
All the places you suggested that we stay, were lovely. Especially Tumbili Lodge and our last camp outside the Masai Mara, Basecamp. They were both very special places.
It was interesting to travel from Tsavo West, to Amboseli and then up the Rift Valley and then back down to the Masai Mara and definitely worth the trip to the North to see the flamingos on Lake Baringo.
I guess the highlights were seeing a leopard in Tsavo West who allowed us to study him close up very early in the morning for 15 minutes, and then the lovely mixture of non aggressive animals in Amboseli. The Masai Mara allowed us to see lion, cheetah, elephant, rhino, and so many other animals too many to mention.
We have already recommended your company to our friends and I shall send through a few photos.
Email Julie Park | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful
Just wanted to thank this amazing team for organizing such a life changing experience for our family. We had an amazing vehicle (see picture), our guide Johnsson was professional but cheerful and friendly at the same time, the itinerary design was great considering our short timeframe and the accommodation options recommended surprised me for the huge value for money. All the pre-bookings were handled perfectly by email and phone.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Great Migration - A timeless safari experience with a full complement of African wilderness
My trip to Masai Mara with ‘ It Started In Africa’ was everything I expected of an Africa wilderness & much more. Never ending planes, rocky roads, the most stunning sun rise, flowing river filled with hippo & crocs & a land where animals & humans live in harmony with each other.
Masai Mara was a destination which was amongst the top ten destinations on my Bucket List. So there I went planning a trip & trying to get quotations for many local travel companies in Kenya. That’s when we came across ‘It Started In Africa’ who offered us the best packages & deals.
Particia from ‘ It Started In Africa’ was our only point of contact while I was planning the trip and she did a fabulous & commendable job. We were a group of 4 people & our plan was to visit Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara for 7 days trip & she planned our itinerary offering us amazing & comfortable stay in the lap of the nature & all in our budget.
Our guide, driver & a person with fabulous experience & knowledge Alex from the company was our companion from day 1 to day 7 and thanks to him that we witness all the drama of the Mara jungle – migratory heard of Zebras marching across the river while the hungry crocs were awaiting for their meal, a cheetah making a mad dash through the grassland attacking wildebeest or croc dramatically rising from the waters in the Mara river…. We also witnessed the Big 5 and amazing species of birds.
I could go on and on and on about our trip to the Masai Mara, and by writing this comment I just wanted to thank ‘It Started In Africa’ team, Patricia & Alex for an unforgettable experience. Keep up the fabulous work & marvellous client services. I would highly recommend ‘It Started In Africa’ for any safari trips to Africa.
Cheers.
Vidhi
Trip Date: 25th - 31st August
Email Katy Mayglothling | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon Safari
My Husband and I used It Started In Africa and our guide was Thobias. It was the most amazing experience of our lives. The service was incredible. At the end of our safari before heading to Zanzibar i broke my camera and was devastated BUT It Started In Africa came to the rescue and lent me one of their cameras to take with me to the island of Zanzibar. It was very gracious and generous on their part. Our chef was fantastic and the food was beyond my expectations. If you have any questions or would like to see some pics just message me!
Email Judith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
What an amazing experience we all had, from the initial enquiry and correspondence from the office staff to the advice about places to stay in different budgets and the parks themselves, just faultless.
What absolutely stands out though is the guide Bonface. He was just superb and made the experience so wonderful. He was outstanding at animal spotting and giving us information about what we were seeing, he was an excellent driver and navigator allowing us to relax and enjoy the adventure knowing we were in safe hands. Above all though he was also an amazing people reader and we had just the right amount of time with each animal and bird. We were never left wishing for more. All four of us cannot praise him highly enough for facilitating the perfect safari.
We would not hesitate to recommend your company and choice of guide staff to anyone and are already telling people how superb you are.
Thank you Spirit of Kenya for the trip of a lifetime, although, I do hope that we get to return.