Safari vehicle in Safari
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
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Email Bernardina Sala | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelent Service!
The trip was amazing! We loved seeing the animals in their habitat. The camps are beautiful, complete and with very friendly staff. they are as seen in the photos.
Pita, the driver, and Oska the spanish guide were very friendly. They did everything possible so that we could see all the animals and take the best photos.
And Filipa was excelent in the organization one year ago by email.
We are very happy with this adventure and very grateful. We sincerely recommend Spirit of Kenya.
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Email Werner & Uschi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just perfect!
We had a 5 days Safari including NP Amboseli, NP Lake Nakuru and NP Masai Mara.
Our journey was breathtaking - we loved it so much and learned a lot of the country, people and animals!
Our tour, put together from Vanessa, was excellent! Everything worked very well! Thank you for that support. She answered always immediatly to our lot of questions.
The planing as well as the implementation of our journey was perfect!
The Lodges were stunning - especially The Cliff and Ilkeliani!
Our Guide James was really a stroke of luck - nice, funny, good driver, fulfill every wish, eyes like an eagle - just perfect!
In just a few days of safari we got the BIG5 and a lot of other animals like cheethas, hippos, gazelles, zebras, seaeagles, giraffes,.....
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Email Anna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari in Kenya and Tanzania
We went on a Kenya-Tanzania safari with Spirit of Kenya and had an amazing time. Filipa, our trip planner, deserves special commendation for her dedication and expertise in crafting the perfect itinerary. Her attention to detail and deep knowledge of the region ensured that every day of our safari was filled with breathtaking encounters with wildlife and awe-inspiring landscapes. Her recommendations for accommodations, game drives, and cultural experiences truly exceeded our expectations.
Throughout the trip we felt taken care of by the lodge staff and our drivers. Everything was taken care of and we could relax and enjoy the wildlife and this once in a lifetime experience. Our driver in Tanzania, Deo, was very knowledgeable and connected well with my teenage son. Great trip overall.
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Email yulia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Hot on the heels, I decided to write a review about the company "Spirit of Kenya"
From the very beginning, the attentive Filipa worked with us, who answered all our questions, helped us decide on hotels and gave basic advice on what vaccinations we should get, how to get a visa and what we need to take with us on the trip. Upon arrival in Nairobi, we were met by representatives of the company and taken to the hotel, the next day we agreed with the driver about a trip to the Giraffe Center, along the way he took us to various iconic tourist places, talking about life and life in Kenya. This was our first time in Africa, we didn’t know what to expect and were pleased with the attention and care from the company, the driver did not leave us for a minute.
The next day at 7 am our driver Rafael came to pick us up, we upgraded the car in advance from a basic minivan to a Land cruiser safari, the car was completely at our disposal. The road to Amboseli took almost 5 hours, Rafael, our driver, drove very skillfully on the highway, one section was completely clogged with trucks and trucks. In Amboseli we stayed in the basic version of Kibo Safari Camp, a very pleasant, family-run hotel, with a large protected area, a large restaurant and bar. We were extremely lucky with the view from our room; every morning we watched the sunrise on Kilimanjaro and the rise of hot air balloons. The hotel had a very cool, kind, family atmosphere, many children and adults who did not interfere with each other at all. On the same day we went on a safari, where immediately from the entrance to the reservation we saw zebras, giraffes and huge families of elephants. Rafael masterfully chose the best positions, tried to get as close to the animals as possible and talk about the life and characteristics of each animal. Amazing experience. Next was a long drive to Lake Naivasha, where we stayed at the Naivasha Sopa Lodge. A beautiful, colonial hotel, I personally liked the zebras walking on the grass like cows. At night, hippos come to spend the night on the hotel grounds. Animals living on site are perhaps the main advantage of this hotel. The next day was a long drive to Masai Mara, where we stayed at the stunning Basecamp Mara. This hotel completely won my heart, comfortable tents in the very center of the savannah, where you are separated from wild life by a river on both sides and nothing else. This place is the best illustration of a safari, where you are a small part of nature, you can see baboons and giraffes in the morning, watch the sunrise and sunset and observe the wild world. At this hotel we were amazed by the representatives of Masai Mara; here the guys work at night, protecting the territory from wild animals. Amazing strong, fearless and noble people. The safari on the Masai reservation was the best thing that happened to us in all 6 days; we have not seen so many wild animals in more than one day. An amazing experience that I wish to live at least once in my life. We saw the "Big 5" lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard and elephants all in one place! I thank our guide Rafael, he is confident, knowledgeable and very calm as an elephant)) a comfortable person. The organization of the safari from start to finish was at the highest level, representatives were always in touch, an experienced driver, a comfortable car. We were absolutely satisfied with our experience, happy that we chose this company
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Email Tony F | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spirit of Kenya far exceeded our expectations!!
Our decision to go with Spirit of Kenya far exceeded our expectations. We felt very comfortable after our first few planning meetings with our Personal Journey Designer's (Filipa). We received first class communications during the planning stages of our adventure. We went with an 11-day safari in Kenya & Tanzania, and it was nothing short of amazing. Our guides (Michael, Solum and Johnston) were kind, knowledgeable and an overall joy to spend time with. We learned so much about the countries, animals and history of the various parks. Each of the bush camps/lodges we stayed were beautiful, clean and the staff made you feel like family. We did not have one disappointing meal the entire time!! Cheers to Spirit of Kenya! Keep of the good work and we will see you again in a few years.
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Email Chui Li | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you are travelling to East and South Africa, SpiritofKenya is highly recommended.
Thank you Andre, our journey designer, who promptly answered all my questions, with hundreds of emails. Ken, our safari guide and Alex, our city guide, both are professional and knowledgeable about the wildlife.
Shoutout to Ken, who tried his very best to look for animals and finding a good spot to take good pictures. Thru his professionalism, we managed to see The Big Five & great migration. We had alot of fun and this is one of my best memories ever.
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Email Maria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience
Everything was FANTASTIC. Our tour guide Lapheal was awesome. He went above and beyond for us each day of the tour. All of the accommodations were beautiful and the staff had the utmost professionalism and hospitality. All the meals were delicious and they made us feel at home. The game drives were incredible, truly a once in a lifetime experience. We enjoyed the boat ride, and appreciated a day of down time. We seen all the animals we wanted to! We got really close to a cheetah and a pride of lions- that would be definitely parts of the highlights of the game drives. Also, we were able to see some baby hyenas with their mom which was very wholesome. The final day there was a problem with the airport accommodation but that was solved quickly. Overall, SOK exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend anyone looking to go on safari to work with Spirit of Kenya!
Email Ghi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience of our lives
I reached out to about 10 companies for quotes. I have always dreamt of going for a high end safari in Africa for my honeymoon but I quickly found out how good Safaris are SO expensive. I almost gave up when Spirit of Kenya created a short 6 itinerary for us, that allowed us to stay within budget while being able to visit 3 different places (Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara) and stay in EXCEPTIONAL accommodation.
Fiona was extremely quick at responding via email to all my questions and from the first moment of booking, we were given a personalized, reliable, kind and trustworthy service.
The suggested accommodations were breathtaking - you could tell that Spirit of Kenya has collaborators that are also kind, tasteful and exceptional.
Our driver Rufus was the kindest, sweetest, most knowledgeable man. He made the whole trip a dream. He truly was the best part of the trip. And thanks to him we, not only saw the Big 5, but also some rare and breathtaking scenes in the savanna. There was A LOT of driving involved in our short trip because we tried to squeeze many different sites in just 6 days. Despite that, Rufus drove an average of 8/9 hours a day making it look and feel enjoyable instead of a chore. He was never intrusive, very respectful and always suggested options and gave advice. He always had a smile on his face and could connect with many locals and other drivers (honestly it seemed he knew half of the Kenyan population!!).
Everything that Spirit of Kenya organized was perfect, the best experience of our lives. If you ask them to organize you a trip within budget, you won't regret it because I am sure they'll come up with the best possible options!
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great first time in Naivasha, Nakuru and Masai Mara
We were looking for safari companies on the higher end and came across spirit of Kenya, ultimately deciding to go with it because of the number of positive experiences in the reviews as well as competitive price point against other 4 night high end safaris. I went with my dad. Filippa and my dads assistant managed to coordinate everything very smoothly and any requests/ reminders along the were was rectified within minutes.
Our guide and driver James, was the best. He was professional, kind, funny, knowledgeable and although we didn't manage to see the last of the big 5 (leopard) we were left with an unforgettable experience of being the first group to follow a pride of lions chasing the buffalo. James was a fantastic driver above all, my dad and I were astounded by the level of skill; James was a wonderful part of our trip. We've made a friend and we cannot recommend this enough and cannot wait to return with the rest of our family.
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Email João Carlos Carranca | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect organization for a couple to spend 13 days of Safari in 4 different reserves. Tks Tom
A perfect organization for a couple to spend 13 days of Safari in 4 different reserves. The guide/driver showed the 5 unmissable animals and managed to show his friendliness and camaraderie with us and his colleagues. Thank you spirit of kenia and Tom.
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