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
Wonderful
Very good organization. Very good Safari guide Simone; excellent lodges and tent camp. I organize from italy by mail and everything was ok!
Email Clare | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent choice for creating a perfect family safari experience
I would highly recommend Spirit of Kenya. Having read so many positive reviews during my research my expectations were high and I’m pleased to say they were met.
This is what they promise and deliver -
“Every safari is unique, let us design your journey to make it truly extraordinary and tailor made to your expectations and budget.” I had many emails to Jorge and Gerardo during the planning of the trip and they were very helpful and patient in helping to create the perfect itinerary for my family. From the moment we were met at Nairobi airport everything was seamless. Our guide, Boniface, was exceptional. He was an excellent driver, knowledgeable, personable and very experienced at finding animals. He was available from before sunrise to after sunset so we had plenty of time to see and track animals. We visited the Masai Mara and stayed at Mara Sopa Lodge and Malaika Camp providing different experiences and I would happily recommend both and 100% recommend Spirit of Kenya.
HK
Email Samantha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
Daniel was an outstanding guide who made our safari experience truly exceptional. We spotted an amazing variety of wildlife—lions, elephants, cheetah, and so much more! Thanks to Daniel, we saw the Big 5 and a wildebeest river crossing in 3 days. Every moment was enjoyable, and we learned so much about the ecosystem.
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Email Garrett | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
For an amazing safari, choose Spirit of Kenya and Thomas as your guide!
Our private tour guide, Thomas, was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the safari at Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Parks and learned an enormous amount. Thomas has an exceptional knowledge of the parks and animals, along with the history and culture of Kenya and is able to explain things in a very interesting and engaging way. We asked many questions - not only about the animals we visited - and Thomas was always able to answer them comprehensively. I think there is nothing he doesn't know about Kenya.
We felt taken care of and were able to build a nice friendship with our guide! Thomas always went above and beyond. Knowing exactly how to get us a great view of the animals which was excellent for pictures which created memories for a lifetime. In conclusion, we would highly recommend this trip, the tour company, Spirit of Kenya, and our guide, Thomas!
DE
Email Momo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very trustworthy
great service. service was always reliable and fast in communication, everything went smoothly, we especially appreciated the complimentary shuttle service.
The lodge recommended was just incredible, everybody so nice and welcoming there, the guide very skillful, the manager very caring, and the location just stunning.
We think about coming back in the near future
ES
Email Eduardo Martínez Rodríguez | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Everything was wonderful. We loved the whole experience.
We want to thank all the staff, especially John, our driver, and Filipa, who made all our bookings, for your help and for making it such a perfect honeymoon trip.
Spirit of Kenya provided the trip of a lifetime!
After reviewing many safari tours and companies, a friend told me about the Spirit of Kenya trip they took in June of '24. She couldn't say enough good things about their experience. Based on her recommendation, I decided to contact them and request the same itinerary my friend had taken. Hugo, our booking agent, couldn't have been more helpful, making small changes requested and answering all of my questions throughout the booking process as well as during the entire trip. There were three of us traveling together (myself, my sister, both in our 60's, and her grown son) we requested three separate beds in one room throughout the trip, which was happily accommodated at all of our lovely hotels/camps.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, we were greeted at the airport by driver, Moses, who was terrific! He made us feel very comfortable from the moment we met him. He spent the entire next day with us while we visited some of the local attractions, including the Sheldrick Wildlife Sanctuary (highly recommend!!), a local bead factory and the Karen Blixen museum. Moses recommended a fabulous place for lunch, Cultiva, which had the best farm-to-table food! Moses was also there to pick us up upon our return at the end of our trip to transfer us across town to Nairobi International Airport for our flight home.
The next morning we were met at our hotel by our guide, Rulo, for our trip to Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. From the minute we climbed into his totally outfitted Toyota Land Cruiser (the quintessential safari mode of transportation) we felt like we were in very experienced and capable hands. He told us we would not just be clients/driver, but we would become friends. He couldn't have been more right!
He was extremely professional, knowledgable and accommodating. He made sure that we saw and experienced everything we wanted to, and more. We always felt safe and in good hands with Rulo as our guide.
Kenya itself did not disappoint! Lake Nakuru was the perfect introduction to this beautiful country. Small and accessible it was teeming with wildlife around every turn and gave us a good idea of what was to come on our trip. From there we went on to visit Masai Mara where we spent several days of incredible wildlife sightings across a vast and beautiful landscape.
If you are looking for a safari company who can meet all of your needs, wants and desires for a trip of a lifetime, I highly recommend Spirit of Kenya!
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Email Rahul P | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ole P. Was an amazing guide!
SOK representative met us at the airport and took us to our first hotel
In Nairobi. Our guide, Ole P. Met us the next morning and took us to lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara and was simply amazing. He was kind, knowledgeable and very attentive. In two days we saw the ‘big five’ and a wildebeest crossing. He is Masai and his understanding of the animals and nature of the Mara was outstanding! If you go, ask for Ole Paro!
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Email Danny Deveraux | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stress Free Safari
Based on our daughter’s highly successful and enjoyable trip with Spirit of Kenya a couple years ago, we elected to utilize them for our African safari adventure. We started working with Vanessa, a Personal Journey Advisor with Spirt of Kenya, and created an itinerary that met our goals and desires. They have some suggested itineraries on their website, but were extremely flexible in designing a trip that best suited our needs. We were initially looking at staying in Kenya, but elected to add Tanzania after studying the options. Once our itinerary was set, we continued to correspond with Venessa all the way to the time of the trip. She was outstanding at answering all our questions and addressing our concerns.
Our safari was completely stress free as Spirit of Kenya saw to every detail from airport arrival to our final departure. We visited six different wildlife parks (Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Amboseli) and stayed at six different lodges or camps. Due to government regulations, we had to change guides when transferring from Kenya to Tanzania and then again when returning to Kenya. The guide transitions and border crossings were absolutely seamless.
All three guides were incredible at personal attention, safari expertise and flexibility for our needs. Phillip, Francis and Danny were all very personable and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. They worked extremely hard and were quite successful in finding what we wanted to see.
The lodges and camps that Spirit of Kenya recommended were all first class and unique in their own ways. The staffs were very welcoming and attentive. We also enjoyed great food at all the facilities.
With all the details and logistics taken care of by Spirit of Kenya, we were able to place all our attention at just enjoying all the amenities that Kenya and Tanzania had to offer. This safari was one of the most stress free and enjoyable trips we have ever taken. We highly recommend utilizing the Spirit of Kenya for your African safari trip.
Email Ismail | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely perfect
Incredible Guide – Ask for Brian!
Brian was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He’s such a lovely, kind, and funny person — and incredibly knowledgeable too. His intelligence and passion for wildlife really shone through every step of the way.
Thanks to Brian, my wife and I learned so much — we can now name most of the animals we saw, which made the whole experience even more special.
He truly made this safari unforgettable. When we come back (and we definitely will!), we’ll be asking for Brian personally. He’s a great guy all around and the perfect guide for an amazing safari adventure.
Amazing Safari Experience!
We had an incredible tour — everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Victor was fantastic with communication throughout, always helpful and responsive over email.
Our guides were excellent and made the whole experience unforgettable. We were lucky enough to see all the big animals, apart from the rhino — but everything else more than made up for it!
The places we stayed were absolutely perfect. The staff at every camp were warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond. One of the highlights was having animals come right up to the camps — a surreal and magical experience!
The food throughout the trip was delicious, and we felt very well taken care of the entire time.
Highly recommend this company — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
