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 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.
PT
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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CZ
Email Milan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days safari in Amboseli NP
My trip to Amboseli NP was great. All services were perfect. First of all I would like to appraise my driver and guide Mr. Samuel Kaguma Nibugha who was well informed about animals and about nature in Kenya. He was very friendly and able to fulfil my wishes. Despite of the rainy seasons we have met all interesting animals and as a bonus I saw the Mt. Kilimanjaro.
I promised my wife to go for a Safari in Africa any times together. If it will be possible we will use services of company Spirit of Kenya. Definitely.
Email Siobhan and Lee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was so perfect, I don’t know where to start
Actually I do know where to start. Our guide was exceptional. Carlos made the trip for us. He is an excellent spotter, and on very good terms with so many of the other guides that they filled in anything that he didn’t spot himself. And the driving skills of that man! Many Kenyan by roads are Not Good, and he expertly got us around safely and speedily. He was very modest, but what made Carlos stand out was his care for his guests. As we travelled from reserve to reserve, he generously told us about the social and geopolitical situation in Kenya, as well as his life and family. It was fascinating and we loved it. I feel a real connection to Kenya now as a result - so much more so than other countries we visited on this trip. Carlos made sure we were very well cared for, no safari session was too long for comfort, and we had fresh water and comfort breaks whenever we needed them. If you go on safari, demand Carlos! The accommodation and food was excellent - and very generous. We saw all of the big 5 animals in about 3 days - even the elusive Rhino. But we were also treated to expert information on all the little animals and birds we saw as well. We love birds, and were very fond if the littler animals too, so that was very welcome - and we didn’t get the same quality of information on other legs. I was a little disappointed initially to see we were in a van rather than a Defender but my goodness that thing was INDESTRUCTIBLE! And it was great to see the animals from. We WILL be coming back to see other parts of Kenya - we had such a wonderful, magical time.
DE
Email Ancuta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience with SoK
We had a great safari experience thanks to SoK, a truly amazing trip and a dream come true!
André was the sales rep we kept in touch with and he was quick to reply and professional. Thanks to him the organisation before the trip was swift and painless.
Mr. Karasha was our guide and we couldn't have hoped for a better person, he is knowledgeable, wise and open minded as well as a very good driver. We learned a lot from him not only about animals but also about Kenyan society and culture.
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Email Veronica Jimenez | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well planned and quickly responds to queries
I want to say the logistics of trip were so amazingly well planned. We were in vans, jeeps, planes, boats, balloons, a bus, a ferry, a 3 wheel tuc tuc and a few walking tours and we never had to wait long, got lost, felt in danger or had to worry about anything. Our meals were plentiful and ready at the roadside spots and of course in the lodges and hotels. Our accommodations were well appointed and comfortable. Our guides were respectful, protective and so very knowledgeable. Everything was smooth, seamless and amazing. For a group of 15 that was no small feat, so thank you Spirit of Kenya for this trip. Well done!
Big shout out for Joseph my guide on Safar, Andre , my travel planner and Lucy the best massage woman at Baobab Beach hotel.
MX
Email Daniela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
It was such a delight working with Spirit of Kenya. From the moment i arrived at the airport everything was as scheduled, the pick ups, the drop offs, the game drives. The Lerai Safari Camp in the Masai Mara exceeded all of my expectations everyone that works there is so loving and took care of me since the moment I arrived, but the best part of it all definitely was my Masai guide Jamlick who went over his way and beyond to make my game drive experience undescribable. He was always so worried for my safety, comfort and making me happy, I will never forget it. I will be forever grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Spirit of Kenya.