Equitorial Star Adventure Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $868 to $6,076 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
After traveling the world over this team of caring and Highly skilled staff her the very best.
I cannot recommend any higher equatorial star! They gave us a glorious experience full of thrills and some of the Best shoes around! Navigating the monetary portion of the trip took a little planning converting American dollars into Kenyan shillings, and cash seemed to be the easiest method. We felt like family when this trip was done
Email Gus | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable climb
I can wholeheartedly recommend the Mount Kenya climb with Equatorial Star. A friend and I did the 5 day climb in February and had an amazing time. We organised everything over WhatsApp in advance with Duncan, who replied quickly to all our questions and provided us with a comprehensive list of equipment that we needed.
The actual climb itself went very smoothly, Patrick was an excellent guide and the rest of the team were very friendly and helpful. We were well looked after and the food was both good and plentiful, thanks to Juma. The actual climb was amazing. I would recommend the up Chogoria and down Sirimon route that Patrick took us on. The scenery was breathtaking. Patrick got the pacing spot on, making sure we avoided altitude sickness, but then making sure that we were the first people to the top on summit day, meaning we had the peak to ourselves before any other climbers arrived. An unforgettable experience.
Thank you to Patrick, Juma, Benson, Sam, Paul and Julius!
We hope to be back to climb Kilimanjaro with Equitorial Star at some point in the future.
Email Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The team supporting me made every effort to guarantee the trip of a lifetime! I am truly grateful!
I had a dream to conquer the two highest peaks in Africa. After my partner and I did some research on different guiding companies, we Equitorial Star due to their unanimously high ratings from clients. Equitorial star is also a locally owned and operated business in Kenya, which will save you money as you are dealing directly with the guides and not through an agent or external organisation acting as the middle man.
I spent a lot of time chatting with Duncan about my dream, and how we could make it a reality. The plan was to fly to Nairobi, then head South to Tanzania and attempt Kilimanjaro with my partner. After Kilimanjaro, my partner would return home and I would continue by myself to Mt Kenya to attempt Batian Peak, the highest peak on Mount Kenya. Batian is a long technical climb that requires specialist equipment and skills.
Right from the beginning the service from Equitorial Star was amazing. We were met at the airport by Duncan, who then introduced us to Patrick. Patrick would escort us to Tanzania where we met the local team we would work with to attempt Kilimanjaro. Patrick was with us every step of the way ensuring we had all our needs met. As my partner is inexperienced, Patrick paid extra attention to her and I believe it was due to his efforts that we both successfully summited Uhuru Peak!
After Kilimanjaro Patrick escorted us back to the Kenyan border where he had to leave us as he was required to guide another person back up the mountain. Duncan personally drove us back to Nairobi where we spent 1 night in a very nice hotel by the airport. My partner left in the morning, and Duncan collected me from the airport to start the journey to Mt Kenya. The next morning I met John and my new team and we started the climb that afternoon. I had a team of four supporting my climb, and they made me feel like royalty the whole way! John was extremely knowledgeable and taught me so much about the mountain, the flora and fauna. We also had a great time taking so many photos, and by the end of the trip John was basically a professional photographer!
I wasn't expecting to summit Lenana peak, but after chatting with John he was very serious about guiding me up Lenana on the way to Shiptons camp! We successfully summited Lenana and then continued down to Shiptons camp, where I waited to meet my technical guide. That afternoon Simon met me at Shiptons, and we prepared our climbing gear for the following day. Simon is a 50 year old mountain ranger who loves to climb and has been a technical guide for many years. I was completely amazed by his knowledge of the route and familiarity with the mountain. He guided me safely to the highest point on Mount Kenya, Batian Peak, a memory that will stay with me forever!
The next morning I was back with John and the crew, and we made our way back down the mountain and towards a hot shower.
Duncan then transferred me back to a hotel near the airport in Nairobi, having provided me the trip of a lifetime!
I had a dream to summit 2 peaks, and the crew at Equatorial Star helped me successfully summit 3!
I would love to go back and do it all again some day!
Email Heather | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mt. Kenya: Great Value for a Once-in-A-Lifetime Experience
In July, four of us (Americans in our late 20s) completed the 4 day Mt. Kenya Sirimon- Chogoria trek with a team of 7. We found Equitorial Star to be the most economical option and were thrilled by the level of service we still received. The porters were friendly and professional. The food was good. Our guide, Patrick, took excellent care of us and was very knowledgeable of surrounding plant and animal life, as well as safety on the mountain. He even lent one of us his dry shoes when ours got too wet! Of note, and of no fault of the company's, the third day of the trek is very long and rigorous. If you choose to complete this trek in 4 days, be prepared for Day 3 to be one of the longest and most challenging hiking days. Despite our sometimes waning spirits on that day, Patrick and his team took great care of us. Mt. Kenya was unforgettable!
Email Sean | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking
Everything was organised through our constant telephone and email contacts. Duncan is one of the best travel agents I have dealt with. He organised and supervised over everything. He even accompanied me from Nairobi to Moshi to check over everything before my departure. Once in Moshi he handed me over to his colleague and made sure I was comfortable in the hotel. The team of : guide, cook, helper, 2 porters were superb. The guide Shafii is very experienced and especially good in understanding your pace and knowing better than yourself how much you need to eat, what you have eaten and your energy levels. The cook was outstanding. He prepared elaborate and specific kcal dishes according to the need of the day. I am very pleased with the special 1 to 1 service I was given and Duncan was personally there and then his colleague Njeroge, supervising on me.
SG
Email Jonathan Ng | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent work
We just finished our 5D4N Mt Kenya hike today (21 Sep) organised by Duncan and his wonderful team. We started planning this trip in mid July and was in discussions with Duncan via WhatsApp since then. Duncan is quick in responding all my queries.
We started the hike on 17 Sep where Duncan picked us up from our hotel in Nairobi. After about 3 hours drive, we arrived at Chogoria town for lunch and met up with the crew members (our guide Patrick, our cook Juma, and five porters). Throughout the hike, our cook prepared more than sufficient food to ensure we have enough energy to complete our daily trek. Patrick also assisted my wife by carrying her day bag so that she can enjoy her hike with higher success of making to the summit. We made it to the summit on 20 September and the views up there were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would definitely recommend potential visitors planning a trip to climb Mt Kenya to contact Duncan.
Email Rupert Hughes | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised and really helpful
Duncan's communication was on point, keeping me informed and answering all my questions. The porters, guides and chef were all really helpful, and they all had an amazing understanding of the nature on the mountain. The chef made some excellent food and was understanding of me being vegetarian and catered accordingly. The guides were brilliant, and answered any questions I had about the surrounding wildlife. Duncan was super helpful in dropping me back at the train station in Nairobi and picking me up from my hotel too. Overall, it was a great experience!
Email Eliska | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized, experienced and responsive
Duncan from the Equatorial Star Adventure Safaris was very responsive and informative in all our e-mail messaging. The trip was well organized and because Duncan knew we were interested in plants, he selected a guide, Patrick, who was very knowledgeable about plants of Mount Kenya NP. Thanks Patrick!!
Overall, the trip was well planned and we appreciated a certain level of flexibility and itinerary changes related to our fitness level. We definitely recommend ESAS to all travelers interested in exploring Mount Kenya National Park.
FR
Email Paul | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great !
Duncan is an amazing guide ! Well organised. Pretty efficient to find the best customized trip for you.
Thank you !
DZ
Email Zakariya chabani | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The real heros
Climbing Mount Kenya with Duncan, Jumaa, and their team was incredible. They knew so much about the mountain and made me feel safe. Duncan led well, and Jumaa was always friendly, making the tough parts easier.
Their team was great, setting up camp and making food, so I could enjoy the climb. They cared about me and helped me reach the top.
I loved climbing with them and would recommend them to anyone. They made my trip special and fun.
