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KINDLY NOTE THAT I DO NOT INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL’S EMAIL ADDRESS IN ORDER TO AVOID UNSOLICITED EMAILS. HOWEVER, I INCLUDE WEBSITE WHERE APPLICABLE:- Paul Kirui
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- Paul- I thoroughly enjoyed the safari with you and thank you for sharing your expertise and devotion to East Africa with the group. I was surprised to find out we share Safari as an acquaintance- he works here in Durango, CO and was the chef for the best meal every served at a remote location for the Durango and Silverton Railroad last August! If you are able to travel to the USA, please know that I would be happy to host and assist! My biological expertise is limited in comparison to yours, but our environment is simpler in many ways and I am quite familiar with the natural and human history of the area. Thanks again for a wonderful experience! Dave Schranck, CO- USA, (Kenya-Tanzania Safari January 2014)
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- Dear Paul, We arrived Lake Elementaita safely. We are now relaxing in front of a fireplace before dinner. It was such a pleasure to have you as our guide. Thank you so much for everything. It’s hard to express how much we loved our safari with you and can’t wait to go back to the Mara next May! Please keep us posted how our beloved cats are doing . Talk to you soon, Yoko & Kiyoko , Tokyo, Japan (Masai Mara, Big Cat Safari October 2013)
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- Dear Paul, I wanted to express how much I enjoyed my last safari with you. Your knowledge and passion for wildlife certainly shines through and your patience in guiding a fellow photographer was second to none! Above all we also had a lot of fun, and I look forward to spending time again with you in the future. I would certainly not hesitate for a moment to recommend you to others who also want to spend time among the great species of the African plains. Thank you for such a fantastic trip and the memories will live on forever” Sarah Skinner, UK (March 2012) http://adventuresinalandrover.blogspot.com
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- Dear Paul, All the best and again thanks for taking so well care of us during our recent visit. Alex Thiermann, Paris France, ( July 2011) Dear Paul I really want to thank you for making the trip such a success. I learnt a lot from you ( sorry for all the questions ) especially the way the take-over of the pride evolved which I found fascinating. I think you are right in that to have a tick box list can only lead to disappointment whereas The Mara Plan is always going to be an exciting voyage of discovery. I hope that all is well for Joy in particular and the Marsh pride in general and that Nakuru has at least some Flamingos for you to see! Thank you again for everything you did to make our holiday so enjoyable,Anne Bolton; UK (Oct 2011)
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- Hi Paul, Unfortunately I am back at work, I would rather be in the mara! I so enjoyed our trip and really appreciated all the time you took to show us things, I can not wait to look through my photos this weekend. Angela Osborne; UK (Oct 2011) http://www.aoimages.co.uk/
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- Dear Paul, Thanks so much for making our trip a huge success. There were no glitches and you obviously put many hours into planning the itinerary and working with us on our special requests. Silas and Jackson are excellent guides and the variety of camps provided wonderful experiences that we will remember forever. Mary Bowman-Kruhm, USA (June 2012) http://digthiswell.com/?p=886
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- Dear Paul, Including Rwanda onto my trip to Kenya was a very rewarding experience. Since I have been to eastern Africa before, Rwanda provided a new and different experience. The culture and landscape, though similar to Kenya in many ways, is very unique. The people are exceptionally friendly and open, especially about their healing process concerning the 1994 genocide. I highly recommend trekking the mountain gorillas. It was wonderful being able to observe these creatures in their natural habitats from only a few feet away. I want to thank you for organizing the trip and providing this wonderful experience.Thanks so much: Rebecca McGonicle, USA (June 2012)
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- Dear Paul, Thanks for your message. We all went back home safely! It was our privilege to share the Mara with you! We really enjoyed evey moment and the time you spent with us! Thanks for all your efforts to give us the best of the Mara. I hope to come back next year Best Regards, Wish you all the best. Brice Petit, Switzerland (September 2012) www.bricephoto.ch
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- Hi Paul Thank you for making the recent trip in the Mara such a great adventure. Your thoughtfulness, assistance, expert guiding and sense of humour, not to mention skilled driving, are the right combination for memories that will last my lifetime. All the best, Paul and thanks again. Kind regards Roberta Bondar, Canada; http://www.therobertabondarfoundation.org (Masai Mara, November 2012)
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- Paul, With a lot of delay I want to thank you for being such a marvellous guide during the 4 days we spent in the Masai Mara. We really enjoyed during the game drives discovering the immensity of the landscape, the animals in their environment, this kind of balance between animals and also between animals and humans. Guillaume and Justine are already asking to go back to Kenya during the migration… This is really thanks to you: you are so kind, quiet, with such a capacity to adapt to different people and moods, and this with a lot of humour. From my heart, I thank you a lot for this. Kind regards, Nathalie Delaere (Masai Mara, December 2012) Paul
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- My wife and 2 boys have spent the last 14 nights in Paul’s company. His suggested itinerary was perfect. We had no trouble at any stage. He took care if all the logistics and importantly, showed us some magnificent wildlife. His love of photography complemented mine and as a result I return to Australia with some world class images. Paul exceeded our expectations at every opportunity, a return trip with Paul is a certainty. “I tell you” he is “GREAT”! Kym illman, Messagesonhold Australia: http://www.MessagesOnHold.com.au (on safari 23rd April – 8th May 2013, Tanzania-Kenya)
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- Dear Paul, Thank you so very much for all your wonderful organization providing us with a holiday of a lifetime. Words cannot express how much Jack, Stuart and myself really enjoyed the experience from beginning to the end. The House of Waine was a wonderful way to start and finish our holiday and the Mara and Governors Private Camp exceeded all expectations. As for the animals it couldn’t get better. Your attention to detail has been so greatly appreciated and we truly hope that when you next come to London we shall have the opportunity to meet up with you again. It was a real pleasure to get to know you and wish you all the best in the future. We shall look forward to meeting you again. Warmest wishes: Catriona, Jack and Stuart (Masai Mara August 2013)
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