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 Fabrizio | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide was incredible, very knowledgeable about national parks, animals, and very friendly
My 2 adult sons and I had the most wonderful 8 days in Kenya! The weather was perfect the last week of May. Kenyan people are very kind, humble, friendly. We were at Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara. 1st 2 nights stayed at 5 star hotel in Nairobi to decompress after 22 hour flight from Boston-Amsterdam-Nairobi. We saw over 40 different species of animals, including giraffes, lions, elephants, cougar, rhinoceroses, hippos, hyenas, ostriches, pelicans, impalas, gazzelles, warthogs, zebras, cheetah, wildebeest, storks, monkeys, exotic birds, mongoose. The scenery in the national parks was incredible. We loved all the lodges we stayed at and the food. I highly recommend booking a safari for minimum 7 days with Morningstar!
Email Winai | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Winnie our tour operator real great and help full.
We really happy with Morning Stars they set up a good package for us in terms of of places we stays and tour guide and driver Alex. Alex is really good driver and tour guide. He seem to knows every corners of the NP that we visited. He knows where the animals are and where to photograph them. So we got all close and personal with the wilds animals and got great pictures of them. Winnie is very helpful on every aspect of our tour. We already recommended to several of our friends
Email Grace | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stevan Mwololo was experienced, friendly, kind, and the perfect host!
Our family just returned from the trip of a lifetime in Kenya with MorningStar Safari, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience and our guide Steven. MorningStar exceeded every expectation. Steven was absolutely incredible. From the moment he picked us up, he became such a steady, knowledgeable, and caring presence throughout our journey. He was with us every day as we explored Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, and Naivasha, always making sure we were comfortable, informed, and having fun. His knowledge of the wildlife, culture, and roads was amazing, and his patience and kindness made us feel completely at ease. We saw the Big 5 and loved the walking tour at crescent island. We did see other safari vehicles get stuck in muddy areas and Steven navigated perfectly so we were always safe and on our way. We were always on time and he communicated our schedule clearly each day. Overall, Steven was just a joy to be with and he answered all of our questions.
Every destination felt magical, from elephants crossing in front of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli to breathtaking safari drives in Maasai Mara and the peaceful beauty of Naivasha. Steven always knew exactly where to be for the best wildlife sightings, and because of him, we created memories our family will treasure forever. Every accommodation was cozy and the meals were buffet style so there was no waiting and all the food was fresh and delicious.
Email J&D | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We definitely recommend Rono!
We had an incredible safari experience in Kenya, all thanks to our amazing guide Rono. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable.
We visited Amboseli National Park, where we were lucky enough to see stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro along with elephants close to us. We also explored Lake Naivasha and, of course, the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve.
What really stood out was his dedication—he made extra efforts to help us spot the Big Cats. Thanks to him, we saw various lions (male, female, cubs and while eating a buffalo!) cheetah, and even witnessed a rare and unforgettable moment of leopard guarding its kill. Not to mention many other animals that we were able to see with him.
He was incredibly attentive throughout the trip, helping us set up picnics in a good location and assisting with our luggage, which made everything so smooth and enjoyable. The vehicle was also excellent—very comfortable, well-maintained, and always stocked with chilled water, which was a thoughtful touch. We were able to charge our devices in the car too.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend Rono to anyone looking for a truly special safari experience in Kenya.
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.
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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.
