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
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Email Gian-Luca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vanessa was a very helpful, friendly and professional operator!
We had an amazing trip with Spirit of Kenya. Everything went really went, from the planning to the trip itself. Rufus was a really good tour guide and provided a lot of valuable information about the diverse Kenian wildlife.
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Email Ayşe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent⁹.
Everything was wonderful (3 days safari in Masai Mara, private tour, stayed in Mara Sopa Lodge). Laura was very helpful, answered all our questions. When we landed late at night, Justin was ready to welcome us. Rufus was perfect tour guide, driver and friend. Thanks a lot.
Amazing
Our trip with Spirit of Kenya was an unforgettable experience. Everything from the logistics to the daily game drives was organized flawlessly. The accommodations were excellent, and our guide went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience in the wild. We highly recommend their services to anyone planning a safari.
Email Graham | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari
Recently did a private safari with Spirit of Kenya (three nights in the Masai Mara, then one in Lake Nakuru), and it was everything we wanted. Having asked for quotes from a handful of companies, we went with Spirt of Kenya because of their swift responses, transparency and sensible pricing. Good decision. All through the planning process everything was dealt with efficiently and promptly, and nothing was too much trouble for Laura, who was my main contact in the office. On the safari itself, Nicolas, our guide, was fantastic at tracking down the animals and getting our Land Cruiser into the best positions for photographs. It was a real labour of love for him. The accommodation Spirit of Kenya recommended was excellent, and the transfers to and from the airport at either end of the trip seamless. If I was doing another safari any time soon – I wish! – I would have no hesitation in using Spirit of Kenya again.
Email Alexa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family memories to last a lifetime
Spirit of Kenya lives up to its name in providing a trip that embodied the spirit of the country. From the incredibly prompt and helpful coordination with our planner, Laura, to prepare and plan to the knowledgeable and kindness of our guide, Bonnie. We brought our children (10 and 12) on our safari and our itinerary and guide provided a safe, welcoming, and memorable adventure for the whole family.
We were picked up from the airport by Moses who graciously offered to come get us the next morning for a tour around Nairobi. This was not part of our scheduled trip, which started the following day, but we had an amazing time visiting the Giraffe Center, the Kobe Tough Bead factory and the National Museum. He was kind, funny, and full of local knowledge. He also connected us to our safari guide, Bonnie so we could coordinate for our first morning.
Our 8-day safari included visits to Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Aberdare, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara. Bonnie was the most amazing safari guide we could have asked for. He is calm, patient, prompt, and awed by the wildlife we all were looking for. He took us to see the country’s tallest waterfall in Aberdare, seemed to have an uncanny ability to find the wildlife we were seeking, and was excellent company on our drives. His calm demeanor and reassurance was perfect for our kids and us too.
This was by far the most expensive trip we have ever taken and it was hands down worth every penny. The coordination, logistics, service, and ground covered were huge! We also did a lot of research on other outfitters and group travel options. Spirit of Kenya offered the best value for us for the length, number of days, and flexibility. We cannot say enough good things about our experience.
Email Solbella | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and caring company that delivers best safari you can dream of!
From the very first email contact with Laura in the office to being dropped off back in Nairobi our safari experience was great.
Laura was very professional and helpful with designing our safari and with all the logistics- MASAI MARA, NAIVASHA LAKE AND AMBOSELI. Kennedy, our driver/guide was exceptionally good. He was very attentive to our needs, very punctual, knew where the animals were and had interesting information to share. He has a good sense of humour and charm that made the long drives very comfortable. His driving skills and patience with traffic excelled as well as his respect and helpfulness towards other drivers and visitors.
We saw plenty of wildlife in the three parks we visited, and the icing on the cake was a clear view of the Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
The lodges chosen by Spirit of Kenya have the conservation ethos and involvement with local communities that we were looking for as well as excellent food and standards. And their staff were super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to do a private safari in a land cruiser with knowledgeable and professional drivers and you definitely get this with Spirit of Kenya.
Email Sam Branton | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
We had the best tour guide in the Mara. Khan was phenomenal and took great care of us. His communication and experience allowed us to see all the animals we were looking for. We even had 2 leopard encounters. He knew all of the secret spots that you would like as a tourist.
The two places Spirit of Kenya recommended for us to stay were elite. Okepelia and the Cliff.
Email Bernie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The only safari operator you need to consider and we researched plenty
We were a group of seven and chose Spirit of Kenya after being impressed by how quickly and helpfully Filipa responded to our initial enquiries. That responsiveness honestly set them apart from every other operator we contacted, and it turned out to be a good sign of things to come.
Our guides Nester and Joseph exceeded all expectations. Nester in particular has an exceptional depth of knowledge wildlife, birds, local ecology that none of us had encountered in previous safari experiences. He also has a wonderful rapport with communities around the Masai Mara, which gave our group genuine, unscripted insights into Maasai culture and daily life.
When local protests created potential disruptions to our itinerary, both guides handled everything calmly and expertly, getting us to each destination safely. It was reassuring to be in such capable hands.
Logistically, the trip was flawless every hotel check-in was smooth and well arranged, and thoughtful touches like the Spirit of Kenya branded water bottles showed real attention to detail.
If you are considering Spirit of Kenya, don’t hesitate. Ask for Nester and Joseph as your guides, and you will not be disappointed :-)
TW
Email Skylar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 14 Days in Kenya & Tanzania – Highly Recommend!
They seamlessly combined the wild adventure of Kenya and Tanzania with top-tier customer service, made even better by our exceptional and knowledgeable guide who ensured our comfort and peace of mind throughout the trip. As a highly responsible operator, their team demonstrated absolute integrity, flexibility, and prompt problem-solving whenever unexpected schedule adjustments arose.
Email Olga | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible trip, 5 out of 5
We have done a 10 days safari for our honeymoon covering Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. The experience with Spirit of Kenya was amazing, from meeting us at the airport throughout the whole trip everything was well-organised, communication was great and we were very happy with the choices of hotels/parks/activities.
Would like to really recommend our guide Thomas as he made the safari incredible. Really knowledgable about all the animals and birds, it was really interesting to talk to him and he could spot animals in places where they are super hard to spot.
Would definitely recommend!