About Us

After booking a trip to Kenya, the next thing on everyone's list is probably a safari. We wanted to book with a local company to support local businesses and not let the European agencies get a big cut, and because we don't like having to vacate the hotel room for the days we're on safari, had we booked with the agency.
So we had to find a trustworthy company, offering good, not too expensive safaris. We wrote several e-mails and got several offers, but none seemed quite right. Marco almost instantly replied with a 2 very detailed options, tailored to what we had asked for. We definitely wanted to book with him! Just a matter of choosing which lodges to book, because they were all very good.
When we had chosen our option and informed Marco, he asked us to send an advance of 20%. All went well. Marco confirmed as soon as the money was received. The balance we paid one week before the start of the safari and it all was well worth it!
On the first day of the safari we were picked up from our hotel with a mini van (a 4x4 is probably a bit more comfortable, but a van will do just fine in Tsavo and it's cheaper) by our driver Boni. He explained the program for the next days and then we were on our way to the park, doing a 2,5-hour drive. We made a little stop to fill up on water and for our driver to have breakfast. Most safari companies give you 1 bottle of water per person per day, which is no good. Thankfully, Marco Polo takes better care of its clients and provides well enough!
As soon as we entered the park (don't let the gate attendants rip you off with hat sales btw!!) Boni provided us with all the information we wanted and more. We've learned a great deal about animals from him, as well as the history of Tsavo and other interesting facts about the park.
Throughout the whole safari he kept pointing us to things we would have undoubtedly missed without his keen eyes. A lion under a bush, warthog hidden amidst some zebras, white hyena poo (I thought they were eggs) etc. He also kept in constant contact with other drives and the park rangers, discussing animal sightings. This is exactly what you want in a great safari guide/driver!
Next time, we’ll probably just go for a long safari, as it was an amazing experience and Marco Polo Safaris helped make ours just perfect!
So if you’re looking for a safari, book with Marco! And ask for Boni to be your driver.
PS: if you are going to Tsavo, stay in Sentrim and Kilaguni. Amazing!

A perfect experience with unforgettable moments that made it into our lifetime top 5.

One of the best day tours ever into the deep sea! Snorkeling, diving, boat tour, Swahili lunch!! Amazing guides, well curated trip to the Kisite Marine reserve and Wasini island

The best company to go with .

FIRST CLASS - PERFECTION The whole process was just amazing. Marco come to my hotel to arrange a very competive tour and tailored it to our needs, his experience was great. Mike who actually took us on Safari is the most wonderful man and went out of his way to ensure that we saw all the animals you would hope to see on Safari. MIke’s knowledge is outstanding, he knew exactly where to search for the animals. Mike has been doing this for many years and he wants it to be perfect for his customers. Mike is truly the best person in Kenya to take you on Safari, my family highly recommend him. Thanks Marco and Mike my family loved it and had the most incredible time.

Marco Polo Marco Polo Safaris Tours......una garanzia !!!!!!
Affidatevi a Marco e alla sua equipe e non vi pentirerete, cordialità, gentilezza e professionalità.
Un mix di successo e sicurezza, lui vi farà conoscere un paese meraviglioso, con le sue bellezze e le sue contraddizioni.
Jambo !!!!!!!