Taking you to the exotic African wild!
Morning Star Tours & Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- IATA, KATO, AMREF & TOSK
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $134 to $806 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Andrew | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excelent midlevel safari operator in Kenya
We are a 65+ year old couple from the USA visiting Kenya for the first time. We recently returned from a 7 day mid range safari in Kenya operated by Morning Star. This trip was well organized and ran like clockwork. We were picked up by our guide/drive, named John, at the Naminga border crossing from Tanzania, and subsequently visited Amboseli, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru National Parks and Masai Mara National Reserve, and returning to Nairobi. The accommodations and destinations were excellent. We achieved our main goals, to see cheetah, big tusker at Amboseli, and Rhino at Nakuru, but we saw so much more. I note we were out of season to see the Wildebeast migration at the Masai Mara but did see large herds of Buffalo there. The vehicle (big Toyota safari vehicle with popup roof) was very spacious for just the two of us, both for safari drives and transfer between the destinations. Guide was excellent: polite, helpful, with many interesting stories and information on our sightings, and worked well with us to meet our goals and expectations. Also, Dennis, our point of contact with the company with whom we planned the trip, was super efficient and responsive.
DE
Email Leighann Cline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Dream Come True!
I don't think we could have possibly had a better experience on our Safari. When I started looking into quotes I thought there was no way we could make this happen. There are SO MANY companies and so many itinerary choices. We found Morningstar through s
Safaribookings and I am so happy we did. Everything was easy from start to finish. On the booking end Beryl took care of us, she wasn't pushy (I had one company emailing me every single day asking for a decision and it immediately turned me off) Beryl was patient while I did my research and budgeting. Once we decided to book she set everything up for us, explained all the processes and choices to us and answered all my random questions. Replies were quick and informative.
But once we arrived in Kenya the real magic started. Our guide Rono was absolutely amazing and filled my head with tons of wildlife, history, and culture facts. As far as animals, we saw EVERYTHING! Rono had a special talent for trying to guess where moving animals were ultimately headed and I can't believe we ended up feet from Elephants, lions, cheetah, giraffes, and tons more. I'm a huge bird nerd and he really stepped up his game to find so many species of birds for me to see (something that's a bit outside of most people's Safari wishes) I really couldn't have asked for a better Safari experience!
The lodges that were tailored to our package were all fantastic. Staff everywhere we went were amazing.
I spent my childhood enamored with these animals, my adult life dedicated to wildlife conservation. This trip is something I never thought I would get to experience and I can't believe Morningstar made that happen for us!
BR
Email Roberta Vieira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super polite, attentive, responsible, and kind! I would recommend him a million times!
Excellent guide, very responsible, attentive and kind driver! Be sure to choose him to accompany you on this incredible experience!
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Email Jonathas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience. We loved it.
The driver perfectly replicated his approach of showing us the animals while avoiding risks. I recommend him for his punctuality, skill, and local knowledge. The water bottles in the car is very handy. Thanks Timothy
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I had a very positive experience with this tour. The communication before and during the trip was clear and efficient, which made everything easy to organize and stress-free.
The service was professional and the team was punctual, attentive, and genuinely interested in making sure everyone had a good experience. The guide was knowledgeable and shared useful information about the places we visited, which made the tour even more enjoyable.
In terms of value for money, the tour was definitely worth it. The itinerary was well planned and everything ran smoothly, which shows that the company is reliable and experienced in what they do.
Overall, I would recommend this tour to other travelers looking for a well-organized and enjoyable experience. It’s a great option if you want good service, reliable organization, and a memorable trip.
BR
Email Alexandre | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We did the safari with Timothy and it was excellent!! We loved the experience.
We loved the experience. Timothy was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Email Kate | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another amazing trip with Morning Star Tours and Travel.
Morningstar Safaris has been wonderful to travel with, and this was actually our second safari with them. Across our two trips we’ve now visited four different national parks and were fortunate enough to see the entire Big Five, which was unforgettable. What really stands out is the professionalism and warmth of the team. Our guide, Willy, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about wildlife, always making sure we were in the right place at the right time while also taking time to explain what we were seeing. He was our guide last year too and continues to be amazing. Everything was seamlessly organized, from transportation to park logistics, so we could simply relax and enjoy the experience. If you’re looking for a safari company that is reliable, friendly, and truly committed to creating memorable wildlife experiences, Morningstar Safaris is outstanding. We wouldn’t hesitate to travel with them again and hope we will a third time!
Email Stephanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream come true
It has been a dream of mine to visit Kenya and do a safari for as long as I could remember. I've always watched nature documentaries and have a huge love for animals. Being able to see all these amazing creatures (lions, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, forest hogs, mongoose, hyenas, hippos, rhinos, jackels, several kinds of antelope, water bucks, buffalo, wildebeasts, flamingos and no many different kinds of birds all within their natural habitats and not within a zoo or exotic ranch as been truely amazing. Mr, Steven, my guide for the trip, was veey knowledgeable and would give me all sorts of facts about the animals as well as the pointing out the way of life for Kenyans and the Masaai people. It was very humbling to be able to experience others live and work the fields and trade with their neighbors. The sense of community was strong in Kenya. All of the accommodations were very nice and comfortable and the food was delicious. As a somewhat picky eater (so I've been told) I typically struggle eating in other countries, and Kenya was a place that I had zero issues. The hospitality is unmatched as well by everyone I met. I'm glad I chose Morningstar for making me feel safe, welcome and for giving me a great adventure I will remember for a lifetime. The value for the tour was also very reasonable for everything that was included, just be sure to bring plenty of cash for tipping (for bell hops and waiters and don't forget the drivers), as well as extra space in your luggage for all the temptational shopping you might do (just about everywhere accepted cards as well). Hope to do another safari one day!
CA
Email Laurent Baumgarden | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we wished for and more.
Amazing experience.
They came to pick us up at the airport and the fun began.
Julius and Joysharon were ready for all of our questions (first timers) and the first interaction comforted us in our decision to pick them.
My friend originally reccommended it to us.
First day was rough due to hard rain, we took the car and turned back within 20 minutes. (We heard Stories of car getting stuck and that could only be rescued 4h later). Please dont push it and listen to your driver they have the best knowledge and advienne possible.
We were sad to go back to the hotel (for which we were upgraded to luxury amenities) but the vibe and set-up of it were perfect. Activities and Food are great and there's a lot of options.
Our driver Julius told us next get ready earlier as he would make up for the time lost and we would have a big day of game drives. The following day we went from masai mara to Lake Nakuru to another amazing hotel.
In 2 days we saw everything from the big five to most other animal possible. Julius's knowledge and patience were on point (we waited nearly 30 min for a leopard to get out of its tree and he came all the way to the car to drink water from a puddle).
After talking to other people picking other compagnies and even friends that have been on multiple safaris, they didnt have the chance to experience this.
We also got to see a lioness waiting for sunset to enjoy her meal (buffalo).
We were lucky but also well surrounded by this amazing team. Joysharon checked up on us daily to make sure this experience was up to our expectations.
We have hit all the checkboxes.
When we come back it'll be with you.
And we reccomend it to everyone!
Email KK | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible!
Our safari in the Masai Mara was unforgettable thanks to our exceptional guide, Rono. His knowledge of wildlife and tracking skills led us to incredible sightings — including four of the Big Five — all while ensuring our safety and comfort.
He positioned the vehicle perfectly for photos, never rushed the experience, and shared meaningful insights about the ecosystem and local culture. Professional, attentive, and respectful of the land, he made the trip truly extraordinary. I highly recommend Rono and Morning Star to anyone visiting the Mara.