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Kenya, Kenya

Mary Mumbi Kariuki
Professional guide service for all East African Peaks

Looking for an experienced, affordable, and competent guide company that knows Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kenya, and Ruwenzori, just to name a few? Then select Standout Adventures to plan your upcoming African adventure holiday, our tours do STANDOUT ABOVE THE REST.

Owned and guided by Mary Mumbi Kariuki, Standout Adventures employs experienced, sociable, and knowledgeable porters, cooks, and drivers to make sure, your holiday is everything you wish it to be.

Choose us for professional organization of your holiday plans. We have been arranging tours for over many years now.

By choosing to plan your adventure holiday with us, you also help to improve the lives of less fortunate African children. Standout Adventures donates 5% of all revenue to Open hand orphanage.

Thank you for choosing Standout Adventures.


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    My Listings
    • Climbing Mt Kenya/kilimanjaro/wildlife SafarisClimbing Mt Kenya/kilimanjaro/wildlife Safaris
      STANDOUTADVENTURES is owned and run by Mary; a pioneer mountaineer and a graduate of American National Outdoor Leadership School.[N.O.L.S]. All her experience will make your climbing/trekking/safari vacation to an unforgettable adventure.
      Nairobi, Kenya Hiking & Trekking
      Starting At: US $250 Per Person
    • Kilimanjaro RatesKilimanjaro Rates
      Rongai Route Climb Mt Kilimanjaro by the Drier Gentle Camping Route Day 1: On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night (a range of hotels are available dependent on your budget).
      Nairobi, Kenya ATV Trips
      Starting At: US $180 Per Night


    My Reviews
    • Climbing Mt Kenya/kilimanjaro/wildlife SafarisClimbing Mt Kenya/kilimanjaro/wildlife Safaris
      Experience made with Stand Out Adventures
      Mar 14, 2010 
      Hello,

      My name is Janet and I live in Canmore, Canada. I am planning a trek and safari with Stand Out Adventures and I asked for a reference and she gave me your contact details. Can you please advise what type of trip you did with Mary's company, the length, service, logistics, drivers, porters etc. We are just about to send our deposit but wanted to get a reference first.

      Thanks very much.

      Regards,
      Janet

      Hello Janet,

      my name is Martin, living in Cologne, Germany.

      I was on 2 major trips with standout adventures so far. The first one was in July 2009, together with my 2 sons, 21 and 18 years old. We started out with climbing Mt Kenya. Sirimon up, chogoria down. We slept in tents, because the huts there are not really comfortable and sometimes sort of crowded. All the luggage was carried by porters, so we had to carry only small backpacks for our daily items, like a bottle with water, rain gear, camera and so forth. The group was guided by Mary Kariuki and her brother John as a second guide. She told me, that she always takes a second certified guide on the mountain treks, just in case, that somebody should need special care. I thought, this was a very responsible and professional way to take care of the clients. My older son had some problems with the high altitude, once we reached shipton's camp. He was taken care of very well and with a delay of half a day we reached the summit without any further problems. The cook of the expedition managed to serve tasteful meals, even high up on the mountain. I had the impression, that all members of the expedition were in high respect of Mrs Kariuki as the leader of the team. Everything went smooth, no items disappeared--- altogether a great experience.

      After that, we went on a wildlife safari to different national parks. We started out at Samburu NP, we stayed in tents there (my sons and me like it the adventurous way). Vehicle, driver, cook, tents: All was to my full satisfaction. Not to speak about the great animal encounters we had. Especially the grevy's zebras, which are only to be found north of the equator.

      From there, we drove via Aberdares NP (2 nights at fishing lodge) to Lake Nakuru NP for the flamingos.
      Altogether, this 2 1/2 week vacation met all our expectations and even beyond that. We felt very welcome to Kenya and the whole tour was organized and guided in a way, that made me come back.


      My sister Linda emigrated from Germany to US in the late fifties. Now she is 71 years old and we did not spend to much of a time together so far in life. Since she is a lot into painting and photographing, I thought, it would be a great idea to invite her for an african adventure over new years eve 2009/2010. There is so much to paint and to photograph down there....
      Because of the very good experience, that I had made with standout adventures, I chose them again. This time 12 days safari, including Aberdares, Solio Ranch Game Reserve, Castle Forest Lodge, Chui Lodge and Masai Mara .
      Again, all expectations were met and we felt very well taken care of. Since their car is equipped with VHF radio, the driver had all the information, where e.g. the cheetahs or the lions were to be found. We saw 4 out of the big 5 on our very first day.
      The prices, we had to pay were the ones, we were given in the itinerary. So, no bad surprises on that side.

      Well, out of my experience, I can very strongly recommend this company. From the pick up at the airport until your departure, you will feel, that you are surrounded by professionals, whom you can trust.

      I wish you a great vacation in Kenya, all the best

      Martin


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