May 13, 2024
Fantastic trip for Kenya Safari - Explorer Kenya provide nice price than other at the same level. Sudden flood happened before our trip. My friend and I much wondered about the trip safety due to some broken bridge and road. But everything is good during the trip. Nice trip with nice guide -- Simon Peter.
Simon has so much knowledge of the wildlife and always find they quick. Although we cross much mud in morning safari, the car always clean before afternoon safari.
家人们simon这哥们儿不坑人情绪价值拉满,还爱干净车嘎嘎亮,冲就完事儿了
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Nov 26, 2023
Awesome experience - We had an amazing experience on our game drives.. especially our driver Mr. Moses made sure to give us the best service every day. The resorts were exceptionally good and we are so delighted with the overall experience.. Definitely doing it again soon with explorer kenya and Mr. Moses!!
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Nov 18, 2023
If coming to kenya travel only with EXPLORER KENYA - We had amazing experience with Explorer Kenya. They made sure everything was as we wanted. The accommodations provided by them was amazing and at perfect locations. We had a special request for simply pure veg food (not even eggs) which was very well taken care by them. Special thanks to our Driver cum Guide Mr. Godfreddy chege who was very intelligent and patient enough to explain us everything and made us feel at home. Also a special thanks to purity for managing our trip so well. We didn’t come to know how our 10days passed by. If coming to kenya do travel only with Explorer Kenya to make ur trip memorable.
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Oct 11, 2023
UNREAL experience guided by John kariuki🔥🔥🔥🙏 - Saw every animal I was hoping to see and a tonne more I didnt expect. John kariuki has eagle eyes and crazy knowledge of the animals, landscape and culture🙏 he spotted our first Leopard, found cheetah cubs, lion prides and always set up the truck in a amazing spot while abiding to park rules and respecting the animals space.
He was very personable and accomodated our daily requests and answered our constant birrages of questions.
When I come back ill 100% be using this company and requesting John kariuki as our guide. 6/5star review for him and the company🔥
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Sep 11, 2023
Fabulous tour guide Jousef Karibu - Our tour guide ,Jousef Kabiru ,made all our wishes came true.
He made all long distances short by tellng us stories. Funny philosophy educational great conversations we had. He had knowledge about all around the world. I was so amazed and he drived carefully.
He was a hard working tour guide , in one day he showed all big five plus the migration of zebras from Mara river that crocodile attack them such a scenery Like im documentery of national geographic . We were lucky with him.
He answers all our questions patiently and help us in my husband birthday to have a good time.
Anyway I couldnt describe him in words its better you get your tour with him and experince your best Africa safari with him .
He also helped us for spreed donation for African schools
His time planning also is awsome altough I asked him to tell us in advance what he has in his mind not surprise us . For example for visiting Masai village .
Thanks Jousef and wish your wishes also come true
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Mar 19, 2023
Fantastic Experience! - I had a great trip with my friends! The seven day trip filled my world of curiousity, from the big 5 to the restaurants available. I definitely recommend anyone to visit this fantastic place!
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Feb 13, 2023
Fantastic 7 day Kenya Safari - Unbelievably good! - Review of John Kariuki (Explorer Kenya), Top Safari Guide for Explorer Kenya
In January 2023 my spouse and I took 7-day Safari in Kenya offered by Explorer Kenya. This all-inclusive package took us to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara National Parks. This trip was led by one of their top Safari Guides and drivers John Kariuki. We’ve asked for their top performer and we certainly got the best. By far, John Kariuki exceeded our expectations and here is how:
Safe driver: The road infrastructure in Kenya is far from ideal. General population of drivers are reckless and most of them practice “dare devil” approach in passing on-coming traffic in a dual carriage lane. This behavior seems to be the norm. These roads are shared by trucks (which is dominant) and street vendors selling their goods while cars are in motion. Live stocks freely graze only a foot away from your car and suddenly decide to cross at times. As if that is not chaotic enough there are people walking with their fire wood, water, etc. This is a scene I would only expect to see in a made-up movie but it is complete reality in Kenya. I was fearful and full of anxiety wanting to keep my eyes closed like in a horror movie.
To our relief John practiced calm patience, took every precaution, and sound judgement to ensure 100% safety. John was only a handful of non-risk-taking driver. His calm and carefulness gave us security and made us relax. John’s driving skills and safety measures were up most important as we were moving through hundreds of miles over several days. He delivered us to our destinations safe and sound every time.
John’s knowledge of the road systems and safari trails along with safe driving practice played a key role in avoiding accidents and being stuck in muddy swamp. To me this was the most important aspect of the successful trip as we avoided accidents (though we’ve been in a long traffic due to overturned truck) and wasting time.
Bionic wildlife spotter: It is still a mystery to me how John can spot animals miles away while driving on safari trail. When we booked this trip, I wondered if we should have asked for a “wildlife finder/spotter” separate from a driver. However, we decided to trust Explore Kenya and John as they have been together in the business for decades.
John made our safari trip beyond dream come true. We could not add anything to make it better. We’ve seen countless amount of individual, family, and herd of wildlife and finally reached a point of resisting taking pictures of them. We have seen everything there is to see. As for big cats, we’ve seen:
• Three sets of cheetahs to include two moms with two and four babies each and one group of six eating their breakfast hunt.
• Two different leopards to include one on a tree top with his dinner, and the second one walking across her territory.
• Five or six groups of lions to include four large brothers seeking shade to cool down. One of the brothers walked over to our car for shade to lie down in; six females walking across the field; family of 17 lions with two adult males, nine young babies, and six females. A set of two females in position to hunt but waiting for sun to go down.
We have seen numerous Haynes and their off springs to include three adults waiting for a leopard on a tree top to drop some of his dinner.
Seen pools of hippopotamus in and out of the water, two enormous size family of baboons and their infants, and one of the adult males terrorizing mongoose.
John also pointed out countless species of birds which was a huge bonus for us.
We believe John is an expert spotter especially for big cats. He also knows where these cats should hang out and where they are headed. It was incredible to watch John at work.
John’s bionic vision, his natural sense of direction, and his knowledge of animals prefer habitats led us to extremely successful safari experience that exceeded our expectations.
Wildlife Encyclopedia
We learned so much from john about wildlife. He told us so much about behaviors of elephants, possible reasons for lone elephants, and that they get new teethes six times in their life time, average life expectancy, how they die, etc.
John told us age of lion cubs, prime age of male and female, amount of time Mom and the cubs may stay away from the family when cubs are initially born, etc.
Two different patterns of Giraffes and where they are seen (we saw both), names of every single animal and bird life we’ve seen, weather they mate for life, etc. It was mind boggling how John can remember it all. John must have photographic memory. It was extra special for us as we love the birds and his knowledge is so deep for the birds as well.
Expert guide
We had an experience that exceeded our expectations all due to John’s leadership combined with his ability to spot, and getting us so close to animals you can see their face features. He moves his vehicle just right to provide excellent photography conditions. John also took us to places with fewer crowds and most often we were the only people. John has first-hand knowledge of every single destination and activity. Our experiences at each national park were perfect and we took home so many wonderful memories to share. I highly recommend John to take you around the once in a life time magical safari in Kenya.
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Jan 30, 2023
Fantastic 7 day Kenya Safari - After much research chose Explorer Kenya for 7 day Safari to Amboseli, Nakuru and Masai Mara - I sure got my research right!!!
We were allocated John Kariuki as our guide/driver and he was just frankly superb in every respect. With 20 plus years experience he knew everything, every animal (including birds) and knew exactly where to find them. After 7 days with someone full time you learn what sort of person he is, another A+, a good human being that loves his job. I cannot think of any animal we did not see, multiple times I might add.
The Safari vehicle was very modern and well cared for. The package included everything. Our second Safari but easily the best from all angles.
I realize this review seems somewhat over the top but it is genuine, that is how good it was + I very rarely write reviews on anything, good or bad
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Jan 18, 2023
Kenyan Safari - Masai Mara ❤️, Elephants & Mt. Kilimanjaro 🤩, Explorer Kenya 🌟 - We visited Kenya in December 2022 for our honeymoon and Explorer Kenya made our trip both comfortable and memorable. Our guide Daniel Kimani was extremely accommodating and arranged our itineraries daily based on what we wanted to see, the weather and time. He is knowledgeable and a great spotter (one example - we saw a hunting attempt by a lioness on a young giraffe because of Daniel's skills) And the amazing photographs he took of us !! We wanted a leisurely Kenyan safari honeymoon and that's what we got. Absolutely recommend Explorer Kenya and Daniel for your next trip to Kenya!
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Dec 25, 2022
Book with Explorer Kenya - most amazing experience - What an amazing experience. Booking the trip was easy with Purity being exceptional at responding to queries. Then we were super lucky to get James as our guide. He was exceptional and made our safari the most amazing experience. He was so much fun and clearly knows his wildlife. We were so lucky to see some amazing sights- a lion kill, a leopard walking, a cheetah kill, rhinos, elephants, savill cats, hyenas and the list goes on. We did an 8 day safari to mesas Mara, lake Nakuru, lake navaishka and Amboseli. A truly amazing experience - thank you James - highly highly highly recommend!
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