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Unforgettable Safaris. Real Guest Experiences.
Immerse yourself in the magic of Kenya’s wildlife with Marurumi Safaris. Read what our valued guests on TripAdvisor have to say about their unforgettable encounters with Africa’s incredible animals and landscapes.
JR S2024-11-12
Unforgettable Kenyan safari with Marurumi—expert guides, seamless planning, and stunning experiences! We just got back from an unforgettable girls' trip to Kenya and are already planning our next adventure!Planning a safari can feel overwhelming with so many providers out there, but we struck gold with Marurumi. Here’s what we were looking for in a tour company:Private tour with the opportunity to socialize in the evenings.Mix of activities alongside the classic jeep safari.Flexible schedule with a relaxed pace when needed.Fair pricing without compromising on quality.Marurumi ticked every box! We chose their 7-day tour starting in Nairobi, covering Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and the iconic Maasai Mara.Why we picked Marurumi: Their base package stood out because it already included unique activities like a boat ride and a walking safari. We added on a few extras, like a bike ride in Hell's Gate (a must-do!), a visit to a Maasai village (great for understanding their culture and crafts—book the traditional welcome ceremony if you can), and the once-in-a-lifetime balloon safari. The balloon ride was the most expensive add-on, but worth every penny! From early morning pickup to the breathtaking flight and the Champagne breakfast in the reserve, it was a highlight of our trip.Our guide, James, made all the difference. As the founder and owner of Marurumi, he brings unmatched experience and insight into the safari world. From the moment we set off, we felt safe, comfortable, and in good hands. Safaris involve long days together, often driving across vast distances, and James made us feel completely at home. His car became our home base, where he shared stories about Kenya's landscapes, wildlife, and culture, and he gave us space to rest when we needed it.James went above and beyond every step of the way—whether it was arranging late checkouts so we could freshen up after a game drive or adjusting activities to help us make the most of each day. With him, we saw The Big 5, captured incredible photos, and witnessed nature in all its raw beauty. His eye for spotting wildlife, even from afar, is incredible, and he always helped us get the perfect shot and shared fascinating details about each animal.From start to finish, Marurumi exceeded our expectations. We left Kenya with memories that will last a lifetime and a deep appreciation for the people, wildlife, and landscapes we encountered. For anyone considering a safari in Kenya, I can’t recommend Marurumi enough!
yvonneaasbo2024-10-20A family safari beyond expectations: Highly recommended We had a truely amazing safari adventure with Marurumi Safaris, and felt so safe and comfortable from the very first contact and throughout our safari. We are a family of four, with two girls aged 15 and 18. We chose the 6-day tour exploring Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Each park had their own character, both in terms of nature and wildlife, so I would definitely advise to explore more than one park when on safari in Kenya. The drive through the countryside from park to park was also a huge part of the experience, seeing the African daily life unfold.We stayed at Sopa Lodge in Amboseli and Nakuru, Mtito Mara Camp in Masai Mara and Sopa Resort in Naivasha. They were all very lovely and clean, with great food and service. The latter had sebras, giraffes and waterbucks roaming freely around the hotel premises, and lots of hippos coming up to grass at night, inside a fenced area for safety. We reached out to Marurumi Safaris with our date of arrival and departure in Nairobi, and brief wishes for the safari experience. They tailor made the trip for us, including all accommodation, transport, game drives and other experiences. Everything was thought through and taken care of, and communication was great.We were greeted at the airport by our guide/driver John and Ivy from the office. John was an excellent guide, very friendly and experienced, sharing insight into the wildlife in addition to Kenyan culture and everyday life. Half way through our safari, John had to attend to urgent family matters, so James, the owner of Marurumi Safaris, stepped in as our guide. He was just as experienced and friendly as John, and we had many interesting and insightful conversations. After a week on safari with Marurumi ,we are left with our cameras and minds full of amazing memories and experiences. We got to see all the big five, including several close encounters with the "lion king". Amboseli's big tusker Craig is another highlight - and so many more.We give Marurumi Safaris our warmest recommendations!Artem G2024-10-19Top safari experience We really enjoyed our trip to Kenya, James from Marurumi Safari made it special - he showed outstanding knowledge of his country, shared with us some fascinating stories about Kenyans and animals, made us fell in love with the country. Absolutely recommended. Tip: don’t plan activities for absolutely every day, just make sure to stay in one of the beautiful lodges, relax and take your time! Marurumi will make every day you plan special.rafakiss2024-10-14Great experience! Great experience. From the first contact, communication was very good. They adapted the script according to my request. Robie is the most polite and helpful guide you can find. Thank you very much.Myria12024-10-12A dream come true. Thank you, Rocking Robin. What a fabulous experience we had with Marurumi Safaris. Our guide, Robin, was exceptional. At the start, he asked us what our expectations were. We were on a private safari and really wanted to see the Big 5 and as many of the animals as we could. Robin made our dreams come true. We couldn't believe how close we got to the animals. The van we were in allowed us to stand right through the park for great views. Robin also understood that we wanted maximum park time.The accommodation at Mitto Mara was extremely good. The staff were amazing and so well trained. It was a great choice of business partner.There was just one fly in the ointment. On the night before our safari, we were presented with an additional invoice, which was a bolt from the blue. We were fortunate that we could honor the invoice, but we were also disappointed with this unwanted surprise.Frederico A2024-09-18Amazing experience of a lifetime Marurumi Safaris proved to be the best choice in the whole process.From the early operator selection 6 months before, delivered a good price, provided confidence with a clear and quick communication showing expertise and cordiality. 3 different payments along the way were an easy task.The manager James did a great job with the best safari planning and even came to our hotel in Nairobi the night before departure to propose an improvement to the plan (without extra payments) that we apreciated.The accomodations, type of car, meals and optionals were just as expected and agreed in advance.The safari itself was one of the best experiences in our lives thanks to our experienced guide Lawrence who, we're almost certain, is the best guide in Kenya. :-)He has an expertise of 14 years experience, is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and always drove us safely and knew where to go and to spot animals, positioning the vehicle in the best spots and angles.Thank you so much Marurumi!Emily L2024-08-28Amazing unforgetable experience! Wow! It's been over two months since the end of our safari and I still haven't stopped thinking about it. It was perfect every step of the way. We took the 7 day economical tour and we got more than our money's worth. James met us at the start of the tour and was super friendly. Robin was our guide for the trip and I couldn't say enough good things about him! He was kind, fun, and had an absolutely insane eye for spotting animals! We not only saw the big five, but the big nine, and more! The accommodations were great too, not super posh, but more than acceptable and comfortable, with good food, and such great people. I would recommend them to anyone and when I go back, they're the first people I'll be looking up!Cindy N2024-08-27Great and safe safari experience. My daughter and I had the best experience with Mararumi Safaris. Robin (Robinson), our driver made it a lot of fun by customizing it for us. We chose this company because of their great communication and prices. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. I would recommend them and I would go with them again.Arno2024-08-11An absolute value for money!! What an incredible value for money!! Right from the moment we asked for a quote for our safari we were treated with kindness by the owner, James, who provided us with detailed information on the parks, the lodges, the pricing, the route etc. so we had a good understanding of what we could expect and stayed in touch with any further relevant information. Upon arrival at the airport we received a warm welcome by James and Robin, our guide and driver during our stay in Kenya and were given a thoughtful and typical welcome present. We started our safari in Amboseli and continued to Lake Nakuru and then Masai Mara, which according to us is absolutely the best route and we would not recommend the other way around as many other tour operators do. The car with open roof was well taken care of and made clean every day. It offered a lot of space for our family and was equipped for the off-road terrain. It even had chargers, unlimited bottles of water, extra pillows for comfort etc. The lodges were excellent! All fairly luxurious, located in great locations in the parks or right next to the park and amidst the wildlife, with amazing views, very good food, comfortable and clean lodging and with plenty of facilities like swimming pool, bar, etc. Robin was an amazing guide! A calm driver, very friendly, well organized, with a lot of knowledge, always available, great with our children. They actually missed him when we continued our trip to another country. Robin was also keen on making sure we saw all that we came for. Don’t hesitate and book with Marurumi!Amit K2024-06-30Memorable and amazing Amazing trip with so many memories. Robinson, our driver and guide, was fantastic. He helped navigate the way and helped us understand what we were to do next. 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Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 61 reviews
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James is the best tour guide
5/5
We traveled to Amboseli national park.
It was the best decision for us to use marurumi tour company.
Our guide James was kindly, very entertaining, and ensured we spotted as much wildlife as possible.
We really enjoyed this tour.
I would recommend marurumi safari tour company again.
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It was amazing! Fabulous!
5/5 rating
The accommodations were clean and very cosy. James was a perfect host, the communication went smooth and friendly, he was really polite to us and he offered us all extras that we wanted. The trips to the Maasai and Mara Game Reserve was phenomenal. The service was amazing, thank you James.
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Love can't describe how wonderful this experience was.James treated us like friends, and cares so much about his country and the environment. This trip is designed around animals, but you may just find a human connection like none other. Asante sana James!
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