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Foreword by KATO chairman
10 The Kenya Safari Code
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Introduction
12 Air gateway gets billion-dollar upgrade
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Promoting responsible tourism
13 Road improvements benefit tourism
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Blueprint for national park eco systems
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features KATO, the association of mainstream tour operators in Kenya.
15 African Horizons 16 Somak Travel Ltd
ISSN 1754-4807
17 Private Safaris (EA) Ltd
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19 Mombasa Air Safari
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21 Southern Cross Safaris Ltd 23 Safaris in Style Ltd 23 Kenya Wildlife Trails Ltd 25 Kobo Safaris Ltd
35 Nature Expeditions Africa Ltd 35 Ostrich Holidays Adventures 37 SunTrek Tours & Travel Ltd 37 Gamewatchers Safaris Ltd 37 Ketty Tours 39 JMAR Safaris
27 Balloon Safaris Ltd
39 Eastern & Southern Safaris Ltd
29 WildTrek Safaris Ltd
41 Express Travel Group Ltd
31 Wildlife Safari
41 East Africa Safari Ventures
33 Paws Africa Safaris
41 African Quest Safaris Ltd
35 Prima Vera Tours & Safaris
42 Southern Cross Safaris (Mombasa) Ltd
listings 44 Member Index
58 Category D Members
Photographs supplied by: African Latitude Safaris, Gamewatchers Safaris, JMAR Safaris
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k c r a e b I t f C m a s i t r r h a u g i e To potl ing y in s lleng cha MA R I A H
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t is a great honour and privilege to present the second edition of the Kenya Safari Operators Guide covering the period 2009 to 2010. This is an upgrade of the inaugural edition and we have striven to improve on the first publication. The year 2008 has been quite a challenge to Kenya and we are happy to note that the key issues that affected the country on the political front have
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largely been resolved and the business of marketing the country can take centre stage once again.
Key partners The Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) continues to work closely with key partners in tourism – in both the private and public sectors – to ensure that the destination is properly marketed in the traditional and emerging markets. This guide therefore targets intending visitors to Kenya and provides them with information about our members and the diverse range of products they offer: wildlife safaris, beach holidays, sports
safaris, camping, incentive travel and group safaris, to name but a few. It is our intention, in so doing, to raise awareness about the vibrant tourism sector in Kenya and what it has to offer.
Support I would like to express my deep appreciation to all KATO members for continuing to support the promotion of tourism in Kenya by providing clients with quality services. I urge all intending visitors to Kenya to seriously consider booking all their safaris with a KATO member. And, to our visitors, I say: ‘Karibuni Kenya – Welcome to Kenya.’
Chairman, Kenya Association of Tour Operators
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the quieter period to refurbish, upgrade or open new properties. Visitors to Kenya in 2009 and 2010 will enjoy the benefits of these enhancements.
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t has to be said that 2008 was a difficult year for Kenya’s tour operator and safari sector as the post-election clashes of last January took their toll on future bookings and overall confidence in the destination. But Kenya’s tour operators are nothing if not resilient. By mid 2008 business was more or less back to normal as visitors returned in large numbers to enjoy the Mara’s always-busy migration season from July to September. In many ways,
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tour operators have emerged stronger from the troubles of 2008 and even more determined to offer a truly first-class product to game watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Improvements These efforts have been supported and assisted by marked improvements in the quality and variety of accommodation on offer throughout Kenya. In the face of 2008’s first-half turndown, many camp owners, lodge owners and hoteliers – both at the coast and upcountry – used
Standards At the same time, Kenya’s sometimes weak transport infrastructure is at last being brought up to international standards, as any visitor travelling into Nairobi from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) can verify. In fact, construction work has been going on to furbish the Mombasa Road, which leads from the airport to the city centre. Other major highways, such as the Nairobi-Nakuru Road and the MombasaMalindi Road, are also undergoing – or have already undergone – improvements.
More work still needs to be done, but this is an important step in the right direction. Similarly, JKIA itself is being expanded, modernised and generally freshened up. This development is long overdue, but represents a firm commitment from Kenya’s new power-sharing government to get things done and to deal with transport issues.
IBetter-than-ever All of this goes towards making Kenya a better-than-ever destination for tourists. Along with these improvements, Kenya has the natural advantages of friendly people, excellent service, some wonderful food, a superb climate, great wildlife, beautiful beaches....well the list just goes on and on. So, ‘Karibuni Kenya.’ You will not be disappointed.
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s p l e h e e m l e b i h s c n s o p g a s y n i e n t r e a K e r t n Eco promo rism i tou for true development of responsible tourism practices that can survive beyond the hype of the ‘green revolution’.
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he popularity of responsible tourism is growing worldwide and is becoming entrenched in Kenya. Ecotourism Kenya runs a voluntary eco rating scheme that aims to promote responsible environmental and socioeconomic practices in the tourism industry. The aim of the scheme is to promote and increase awareness of environmentally and socially sound business practices, to conserve the natural resource base on which tourism depends and to improve the overall standards of the tourism industry. Currently, the scheme covers residential facilities. It is being expanded to meet the needs
of tour operators whose activities cover Kenya. The scheme will build on successes and will benefit from lessons learned over the nine years in which the facilities rating scheme has been running. Additional benefits and input will come from Ecotourism Kenya’s involvement in the steering committee drawing up the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC). The aim is to develop an international standard that allows schemes to be compared with one another using set criteria. Overall, this scheme will work to improve the quality of responsible tourism practices worldwide. The involvement of Ecotourism Kenya in drawing up these criteria is testament to the unique qualities of GSTC as a home-grown scheme, sensitive and responsive to the local needs of the industry. It is also a scheme that draws its strength from having been developed by industry players. This involvement is key. It forms the basis
Ecotourism Kenya encourages practices that improve the quality of the tourism industry and contribute positively to economic empowerment of local communities. Rather than focus on specific areas or well established tourist circuits, these practices are being promoted countrywide through the Regional Reach programme. Ecotourism Kenya has eight regional representative centres in which it regularly holds information and training workshops.
Partnerships By forming strategic partnerships with Basecamp Foundation, the Centre on Ecotourism and Sustainable Development, the Ford Foundation, The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Kenya Tourist Board, the UN Development Programme, the UN World Tourism Organization and other partners in the industry, Ecotourism Kenya has been able to further its community-based projects and awareness and advocacy campaigns to make tourism more responsible in Kenya. One key element in supporting this important agenda is through membership with Ecotourism Kenya as we ‘act local and think global’.
IBenefits of membership A growing number of tour operator companies are members of Ecotourism Kenya. Some have a long history with
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the society as its founder members. (Visit www.ecotourismkenya.org for more information and an updated list of members and rated facilities.) Key benefits of membership include: Newsletters: Regular communication from the secretariat through the monthly e-newsletter and the quarterly print newsletter. Through this information exchange forum, members can showcase their activities and share best practice experiences. It provides updated information, tips and trends in ecotourism and responsible tourism practices both locally and internationally. The newsletters have wide distribution both locally and internationally beyond the membership. Subscription to the e-newsletter is available online via the ecotourism website. Green Directory: Free listing (for Corporate and CBO membership categories) in the Green Directory. This annual publication contains a catalogue of businesses that promote the use of green technologies through their goods and services. The directory is distributed by KTB at its international exhibitions and local roadshow events. Monthly eco-talks: This discussion forum deals with topical issues perti-
nent to ecotourism and sustainable tourism. Details are posted on the website and sent out in the monthly e-newsletters. The talks are offered free of charge and provide an excellent opportunity for members to benefit from experts in the industry. Exhibitions and trade fairs: Ecotourism Kenya participates in trade fairs and events and uses the occasions to educate the public by highlighting the responsible tourism practices available in the market and the benefits to the industry and to the national economy. Member participation or contribution to the Ecotourism Kenya stands is possible by invitation from the secretariat. Meetings and conferences: The annual ecotourism conference brings together local and international experts, members and the general public at an informative event. The 2009 conference will be held in October. Regular updates will be available on the website and circulated in the newsletters. Website: Members are profiled on the Ecotourism Kenya website. Potential customers have access to the list and activities relevant to responsible tourism, sustainable practices and community
support they are involved in. This is used to inform travellers of the options available to them when they visit Kenya. Use of EK logo: All Ecotourism Kenya members can use the official logo in their promotional material to show they support sustainable tourism practices and subscribe to a responsible tourism code of conduct. Resource centre: The resource centre has a collection of books, reports, photographs, CDs and other publications relevant to ecotourism and is free for members. Non members pay a fee of KES 200 for daily access. A catalogue of publications available is posted on the website. Interested in being a member of Ecotourism Kenya or finding out more about responsible tourism in Kenya? Visit www.ecotourismkenya.org, email: info@ecotourismkenya.org, or contact the secretariat on Tel: +254 (0)20 254 272 4403. Article supplied by Ecotourism Kenya.
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IblueRhino prin Ark p t r f o park r na ovides eco tion syst al e ms By Co lin Ch urch
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he Aberdare Range plays a pivotal role in the complex geophysical mix and climatic conditions on the east side of the Great Rift Valley.
Within the ranges’ mass of sweeping valleys and peaking ridges covered by an outstanding variety of trees and shrubs lies one of Kenya’s most precious eco systems. Punctuated by great sweeps of high moorland and craggy peaks rising to over 4,000 metres, this is the fountainhead of several rivers supplying a vast area of Kenya that includes Laikipia, Maralal, Samburu, Shaba, the Rift Valley lakes and Tsavo.
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About one-third of Kenyans depend in some way on these rivers. The hugely fertile soil enables millions of farmers to secure a living from the land. Its wildlife and unique habitat are among the country’s prime tourist attractions. Furthermore, Aberdares boasts the first tourism lodge in Kenya – Treetops, opened in 1932.
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So were these the issues foremost in the minds of those who founded the Kenyan Charity Rhino Ark 20 years ago? Did it lead them to consider what would best ensure that the Aberdares developed sound conservation initiatives to protect it and ultimately ensure a sustainable level of resource extraction from its rich biodiversity?
Issues To a degree, yes. But in 1989, when Rhino Ark was formed into a conservation charity, the pressing issues were entirely related to human-wildlife conflict threats. They focused on the areas of national park within the range in the Salient section near Nyeri and Mweiga, where farmers faced marauding wildlife with a desire to eat their crops. In the Salient, the point of conflict was fierce and destructive to farm incomes, even to farmers’ lives, and put at risk the huge benefits that wildlife was bringing to the tourist industry through the Treetops and Ark Lodges. It is often forgotten that Treetops, when it started in 1932, represented Kenya’s first wildlife viewing experience.
If visitors did not see a black rhino or an elephant, their money was refunded. But in 1989 something drastic had to be done and money had to be found to create a solution to the human-wildlife conflict. Previously, various systems had been tried, including a game moat, which proved both expensive and inefficient.
Community driven Rhino Ark began as a community-driven initiative and is still a communitydriven charity. From its beginnings in Mweiga and Nyeri, it has blossomed. Its supporters and donors can now be found nationwide. What are the secrets of its achievements? First, that it is driven by the community. Forest-edge farmers are unanimous in seeing that a fence barrier keeps wildlife off crops and provides a clear demarcation of what belongs to the state – indeed, to all local taxpayers – on the other side. This approach to conservation in highdensity farmland and state-owned indigenous forest is hugely strengthened by the Rhino Ark electrified fence. This reduces the cost of forest management, making it more difficult for illegal activity within, and has put a stop to encroachment and forest land
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grab – something from which other mountain forests still suffer. Secondly, the fence alignment was professionally planned, taking note of the need to cater for all aspects of forest management and to create a clear demarcation for non-exploitative forest product usage.
Fence Much will focus on the maintenance and management of the Rhino Ark Aberdare fence. Rhino Ark/Kenya Forestry and Kenya Wildlife Service have prepared a document based on the principle of a public-private partnership. This document awaits enactment in 2009 and certainly prior to final completion of the fence in October this year. The Aberdare Trust has a duty to maintain the fence, set access policies at all gates, supervise the gates and provide a team of dedicated fence scouts – two for every 8 km of the 400 km fence. Rhino Ark’s core funding over 20 years has been from Kenyan taxpayers. It is a totally Kenyan initiative which has then attracted both Kenya government support and in the past three years substantial funding for fence materials.
How did Rhino Ark raise the money? It conceived a still unique offroad 4x4 event. The owner of each vehicle has to pledge a sum of money to enter the event. A limited number of places (between 55 and 60) are offered and over the past five years every slot has been filled. The Rhino Charge concept requires vehicles to be driven in as straight a line as possible over some of Kenya’s roughest terrain, always in arid and semi-arid areas, in just 10 hours. The competitor who drives his vehicle in the straightest line is the winner.
Local support Since its formation in 1989, Rhino Ark has raised KES 600 million to complete this fence. Rhino Charge has raised a major proportion of this money, but as the project has proved its success, other donors have participated. Local corporate support has also been impressive. Rhino Ark has proposed that, for every shilling raised from the private sector, the government needs to match
it. The ‘shilling for shilling’ concept has already provided Treasury support for KES 120 million worth of fence materials. If Kenya’s precious natural assets, its stunning landscapes and its wildlife are to go on being enjoyed by visitors from all over the world, then the Aberdares and the work being spearheaded by Rhino Ark need the support of Kenya’s tourist industry. Rhino Ark, P.O. Box 181-00517, Nairobi Tel. +254-20-2136010/1 Cell. +254-733-632460 www.rhinoark.org
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ur country is blessed with some of the world’s richest wilderness areas – and some of its rarest creatures. In order to preserve this vital bio-diversity, we urge all visitors to read the following guidelines and help us protect our natural heritage – for our sake, and for the sake of all future generations.
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Keep to designated roads and tracks
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Wild animals become distressed when they are surrounded by several vehicles, or when vehicles come too close to them. Please keep noise to a minimum and never try to attract the attention of an animal. Do not stand on the roof or hang out of the windows and only leave your vehicle in designated areas. Remember wild animals can be dangerous
Do not purchase, collect or remove any animal products, rocks or plants, seeds, birds’ nests or alter the natural environment in any way.
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At the Coast: Our country is blessed with some of the world’s richest wilderness areas – and some of its rarest creatures. In order to preserve this vital bio-diversity, we urge all visitors to read the following guidelines and help us protect our natural heritage – for our sake, and for the sake of all future generations.
When visiting the coast:
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Keep to the speed limit
Most wildlife areas have a speed limit of 40 kph and animals have right of way.
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Support projects and properties that benefit local people through employment, social development and the preservation of traditional livelihoods
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Feeding wild animals can upset their diet and lead to unnatural dependence on people
Take your litter with you
Litter and garbage is very dangerous to wild animals. Please keep all litter with you and be extremely careful with cigarettes and matches as these can cause bush fires – especially in the dry seasons.
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ment, social development and the preservation of traditional livelihoods
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Try to stay at lodges and safari camps that look after their environment and support local conservation projects
Do not touch or stand on coral reefs and never dispose of litter on the beach or in the sea
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Try to support designated market areas where traders are making an effort to keep their businesses off the beaches.
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Always dress in a respectful way when visiting town and villages and never bathe topless on the beach
The protection of Kenya’s natural environment is a responsibility that is shared by the tourist industry, local people and visitors. Visitors have the power to influence the behaviour of others. If you see an incident which clearly contravenes any of the above guidelines, please record the details and request an Incident Report Form from the reception at your hotel. If you insist that these guidelines are adhered to, you will be playing an important part in helping Kenya to preserve some the world’s greatest wilderness areas.
For more information on these and other issues on concern regarding responsible tourism, please contact KATO.
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airobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is already East and Central Africa’s busiest gateway. Now its operator, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), aims to make Nairobi the premier air hub in Africa – and a major expansion project is well under way. When it opened in the late 1950s, the airport was designed to handle 2.5 million passengers a year. Currently, however, JKIA is handling almost double that number – and passenger throughput is expected to reach 9 million by 2024. The plan is to effectively double the current size of the airport under the terms of a three-phase contract. A new No 4 terminal building will be constructed. Aircraft standing will be increased from 23 to 43 by adding new apron space. Arrivals and departures will become separate activities in the interests of greater security. Work began in late 2006 and the project is expected to cost a total of US$1.23 billion. President Mwai Kibaki has already recognised that the upgrading work is
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of national importance. He said people arriving at JKIA drew their first impression of Kenya and Kenyans from what they saw in terms of cleanliness, proper maintenance and the overall image of the facility.
Upgrading Meanwhile, the government has committed itself to upgrading other airports and airfields throughout Kenya in order to improve facilities for tourists and locals alike. Nairobi’s Wilson, Kisumu and Malindi airports have been singled out in this regard. In addition to the physical improvements and expansion taking place at JKIA, the airports authority signed a KES 27.3 billion deal with Afro-Asia Investment Corporation, of Qatar, in early 2009 for construction of a world-class airport
hotel and accompanying conference centre, due for completion in 2012. Under the agreement, 90 acres will be leased to the Qatari investors for 80 years. The agreement also calls for construction of a five-star hotel with 450 rooms, a convention centre, exhibition centres, an international finance centre, a multi-media centre, a Europe and US trade centre, a bonded warehouse, five office blocks and other facilities. Source: Kenya Airports Authority
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etter roads are seen as a key factor in improving the economic well-being of Kenya, including the tourism sector. The Ministry in charge of roads recognises that high transport costs affect the competitiveness of Kenyan products in regional and international markets. This is why the Ministry wants to develop an efficient road network that will contribute to Kenya’s socio-economic transformation in the next 20 years under the government’s Vision 2030 scheme.
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According to a recent Kenya Investment Climate Report by the World Bank, over 30 per cent of firms
s t n e m e v o r p m m i s i d r a Ro fit tou Ibene interviewed cited transportation as the key to business development in Kenya. This view is supported by the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (Comesa) and the East African Community (EAC). They estimate that transport costs make up over 40 per cent of total product prices in the regional and international markets.
Priority sectors Priority will be given to improving roads that serve the six priority sectors as identified in Vision 2030 – that is, manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, wholesale and retail trade, business process outsourcing and financial services. The fact that tourism has been earmarked for infrastructural support is good news indeed for tourism stakeholders and visitors alike. This is in line with the fact that tourism is one of the six pillars
of Vision 2030. In order to support the recovery and development of the tourism sector, there will be a major programme of repairs and resurfacing of roads leading to – and located within – the national parks and reserves as well as rehabilitation of airstrips within these protected areas. Key tourism circuits that stand to benefit include the world-famous Amboseli, Masai Mara, Meru and Tsavo national parks/ reserves.
attractions In addition to rehabilitation and maintenance of key corridors and feeder links to the main tourist circuits, several roads serving the tourist circuits will also be improved. It is anticipated that, once the works are complete, visitors to these and other attractions will be able to enjoy a greatly enhanced experience. Source: Kenya Roads Board
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or those who dream of Africa, with its broad horizons, silver-blue beaches and pristine wildernesses, African Horizons offers one of the most vivid and varied portfolios in the business. As one of the best-known names in East African travel, African Horizons excels in tailor-made safaris, wilderness discovery, adventure, action, family tours and romantic retreats. The company organises incentive tours, conferences and events for some of
the world’s most prominent corporations and is also the organiser of choice for a number of long-established environmental agencies.
PREFERENTIAL With 11 years of experience in East African travel, African Horizons offers excellent inter-industry links. Customers enjoy optimum rates, premium service and an unrivalled degree of preferential treatment for its clients. The company maintains a fleet of custom-designed safari vehicles, each with its own professionally trained, multilingual wilderness guide. It also prides itself on the depth and range of its knowledge of the national parks of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. There is a broad sweep of accom-
modation options, with African Horizons offering its clients everything from simple tented camps to five-star luxury and from cosmopolitan Indian Ocean resorts to exclusive wilderness retreats.
AGAIN AND AGAIN The company’s philosophy is simple: to ensure that African Horizons beckons its clients again and again and to keep its relations with the world’s tour agents as warm, friendly and enduring as possible.
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ne of East Africa’s oldest destination management companies – and certainly its largest – is Nairobi-based Somak Travel. Established in 1968, it forms a key part of the wider international Somak Holidays group, based in the UK. At its head office in Mombasa Road, close to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Somak offers its guests a luxurious safari lounge – the only one of its kind in East Africa – where they can relax before and after a safari. The complex is home to Somak’s entire
safari operation, incorporating workshop facilities and accommodation for drivers and guides. Somak’s Tanzanian company, Warner Safaris, is located in Arusha (Tanzania), allowing the group to arrange transborder safaris.
incentive The international incentive and conference market is of growing importance and Somak has become a leading player in this sector, with dedicated conference venues in major centres. The company has expertise in the management of large groups and is confident that this area will continue to grow. Somak’s expertise includes the handling of cruise ships at the port of Mombasa. Somak’s team of highly qualified, experienced and multilingual professionals is on hand to provide assistance for client groups large and small. The company has 40 years’ experi-
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ence in organising holidays and its pedigree in East Africa is second to none. Owing to the varied topography of East Africa, the safaris of Somak are by no means limited to game parks and wildlife. In fact, Somak can organise treks to Mount Kenya or Mount Kilimanjaro, or arrange for guests to ride a camel, experience a horseback safari or take a balloon flight over the Masai Mara National Reserve.
fleet Somak’s workshop maintains a fleet of over 150 vehicles, all fitted with HF radio. Vehicles include Nissan safari buses, Toyota Hiace minibuses, MAN coaches, Mitsubishi Rosa buses and Toyota Land Cruisers. Somak Mombasa is the base for all coastal operations, including Lamu and Malindi. The company makes all arrangements, using a range of beach hotels, and organises local excursions.
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ne of Africa’s leading destination management companies is Private Safaris (E.A.) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuoni Travel, of Switzerland.
In East Africa, the company operates from offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Arusha (Tanzania) and is active in Uganda and Rwanda. In southern Africa, Private Safaris is also represented in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Madagascar.
Personalised So, throughout most of southern and eastern Africa, Private Safaris is committed to providing fine products
and a personalised service for the international wholesale tourist community, cruise ship operators, individual travellers and MICE organisers.
MICE In fact, Private Safaris has its own dedicated MICE department, handling group travel, incentive groups, corporate events and seminars, road shows, meetings and conferences, golf and team-building events, gala dinners, parties and celebrations anywhere in the East Africa region. Staff are chosen for their experience, attention to detail and local knowledge. Private Safaris believes in investing in staff, in quality of service and in future growth. As an inbound tour operator, Private Safaris aims to select attractive destinations and combine them to create an easy-to-follow itinerary. Thanks to its buying power, the company is able to negotiate the best deals with suppliers.
Private Safaris has over 80 Land Rovers and safari buses. All vehicles are fitted with long-range HF radios, fire extinguishers and first aid kits. These are maintained and serviced by staff and mechanics who are on standby round the clock. There are also back-up vehicles as an additional precaution. Private Safaris is a member of the East Africa Wild Life Society (EAWLS), Kenya Golf Marketing Alliance (KGMA) and the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).
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ased at Moi International Airport, Mombasa Air Safari (MAS) has been operating since 1974 and is known as ‘the Coast’s Favourite Airline’. MAS operates three modern 19-seat turboprop commuter aircraft and a 12-seat Grand Caravan turboprop. Arrivals and departures are from the exclusive Terminal Three for general aviation. Flying from a separate terminal, MAS provides check-in services that
are fast and free of hassle. For all MAS passengers there is a private first-class departure lounge with convenient access to waiting aircraft.
daily flights The four aircraft operate daily services from Mombasa, Diani Beach and Malindi to Amboseli, Masai Mara and, on request, to Tsavo. In addition, flights operate seasonally to Samburu and Lake Nakuru. The MAS aircraft may also be chartered by prior arrangement. Most of the company’s passenger traffic is generated by the big international tour operators. But there is a growing trend towards independently minded travellers booking flights on
the company’s own website. Safari packages can also be arranged with MAS via the web.
priority All the aircraft are professionally crewed and MAS operates training and flight safety programmes. Aircraft are selected for their safety record and their ability to use the bush airstrips that are a common feature of Kenya’s game parks. MAS has its own approved maintenance team which also undertakes third-party work.
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or the past 52 years, Southern Cross Safaris has built a reputation as one of East Africa’s premier safari tour operators. The company is an owner-run destination management company (DMC) operating from a head office in Nairobi, with regional offices in Mombasa, Arusha and on the spice island of Zanzibar. There is also an international office in the UK. Recognising the secret of success lies in a hands-on, personal approach, Southern Cross Safaris has resisted the temptation to grow too large. Trained account managers oversee the planning and operation of each safari. The ability to meet the needs of even the most demanding and discerning of clientele has firmly established Southern Cross Safaris’ reputation among the worldwide travel industry.
QUALITY The company’s long-standing reputation in East Africa ensures that it enjoys “favoured” client status with all leading hotels, lodges and private camps. This allows Southern Cross Safaris to offer clients a value added and quality product. Southern Cross Safaris believes that the key to creating a superb holiday is absolute attention to detail, expert knowledge and a flair for the innovative and the unusual. No compromise is made with travel arrangements and the company provides the very best vehicles, driver/
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guides and books scheduled airlines and private air charters companies. Properties offered represent an exclusive collection of small, intimate, safari camps and lodges and unique beach hideaways. Each supplier is carefully selected according to their commitment to delivering a unique quality of experience and hospitality and is constantly checked to ensure the highest possible standards.
TAILOR-made As a specialist operator, Southern Cross Safaris caters for both the private and corporate sectors offering tailor-made itineraries for individuals and groups. The company undertakes all facets of customised travel, special interest holidays, incentive, conference and event planning.
lodges welcome children – and indeed many places offer supervised children’s clubs and activities. Southern Cross Safaris offers accurate and unbiased advice and can assist in designing the ideal itinerary to suit specific requirements and interests.
East Africa has established itself as a destination of choice for honeymooners. Family holidays have become increasingly popular as most camps and
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lients should be treated as personal guests who want their safari to be an unforgettable experience – that’s the philosophy of Safaris in Style. The company’s success lies in its highly personalised service, with meticulous attention to the smallest detail at all times and by all staff. Safaris in Style works hand in hand with the finest hotels and lodges in East Africa. Guests are met at the airport
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and escorted to their Nairobi hotel where the safari itinerary is explained and guests have an opportunity to ask questions. Guests also have access to a 24-hour contact number.
The company has a number of prepackaged safaris that are simple to book and easy to understand – ideal for first-time visitors to East Africa. But Safaris in Style also designs itineraries, at no extra cost, to suit the client’s own personal preference, requirement and budget.
Transport, (operated and managed by sister company Paws Africa Safaris), is a fleet of specially built safari vans and 4x4 vehicles. Each safari vehicle has a pop-up roof for unobstructed game viewing and provides excellent opportunities for taking photographs. Each safari vehicle is equipped with a cooler box and first aid kit and is fitted with a high frequency radio for bushto-base communication. All vehicles are maintained in top condition by the company’s in house workshop.
Client’s transport is managed and run by sister company Paws Africa Safaris - specialised in providing only the best tourist transport.
The safari driver guides are multilingual. All speak English and many also speak French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Polish.
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highly personalised service for guests is provided by Kenya Wildlife Trails, established in 1985. Each itinerary is carefully planned, with a particular emphasis on ecologically balanced tourism that is beneficial to the environment.
Aside from traditional wildlife safaris, the company can arrange adventure trips such as mountain climbing, white water rafting, trekking and cycling as well as fishing, horseriding, hot air ballooning, overland safaris, eco tours and golfing holidays. In addition, Kenya Wildlife Trails organises special interest tours such as farming, medical and ornithological tours, plus
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beach holidays – in fact, just about anything a visitor might want to do in Kenya or Tanzania.
window seat All equipment is kept in top condition. Vehicles are fitted with seatbelts, radios and public address systems. All guests booked on regular departures are guaranteed a window seat.
the fauna, flora and people of Kenya and Tanzania.
The company employs highly experienced driver/guides, certified by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides’ Association, with a wide knowledge of
Clients of Kenya Wildlife Trails are covered by the services of the Flying Doctors’ Society of Africa while on safari in Kenya and Tanzania.
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obo Safaris is one of Africa’s leading destination management companies. Since its launch in Kenya back in 1994, Kobo Safaris has grown quickly from its East African origins to now cover a wide range of African destinations. The company’s distinctive logo has become a well-known symbol throughout the regions in which it now operates.
Today, Kobo Safaris is active in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and the Zambia-Zimbabwe trans-border area around Victoria Falls. In conjunction with partners, Kobo Safaris is represented in emerging tourism destinations such as Uganda, Rwanda, Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius.
In East Africa, apart from its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, Kobo Safaris has branches in Tanzania – including Arusha, Dar-es-Salaam, and in Stone Town (Zanzibar).
ENTHUSIASTIC Kobo Safaris employs only the most experienced, enthusiastic and professional staff so that each guest who travels with Kobo is assured of a fulfilling and enriching experience.
SEAMLESS Kobo Safaris is set up to provide a seamless service with 24-hour multilingual assistance for tour operators, agents and their travelling customers. Furthermore, Kobo Safaris is also equipped to offer services to small, medium and large incentive groups travelling throughout East and Southern Africa.
RESPECTFUL Kobo Safaris is committed to protecting and safeguarding the
natural environment across Africa and works towards preserving local cultures. The company aims to respect the environment and to leave places even better than it found them. As such, Kobo steps lightly and carefully to avoid any negative impacts from its activities. Furthermore, Kobo Safaris is pleased to be actively involved in sustainable development projects with many local communities in Kenya and elsewhere.
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he idea of a regular balloon safari flight was conceived by wildlife film-maker Alan Root while shooting ‘Safari by Balloon’ in Amboseli. In January 1976 he piloted the inaugural flight of a new Kenyan company, Balloon Safaris Ltd, from Keekorok Lodge in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
pioneer Since then, the Keekorok operation has increased fourfold and Balloon Safaris Ltd, the company that pioneered
safari ballooning in Africa, continues to set the standard that others aspire to. It has now flown thousands of passengers including such famous names as Jackie Onassis, Robert Redford, Paul Simon, Catherine Deneuve, Goldie Hawn, Gary Larson and the wildlife expert, Professor Bernhard Grzimek.
star attraction These are among the largest operational balloons in the world, standing as high as a 10-storey building and measuring about 30 metres in circumference, with a volume of some 12,000 cubic metres. They can lift more than 2 tonnes at sea level, although in Africa they carry a maximum of 16 passengers plus a pilot. Balloon Safaris Ltd provides a pick-up and drop-off service for clients staying at Mara Simba, Mara Sopa, Mara Sarova, Mara Intrepids, Mara Hippo, Siana Springs, Acacia Camp, Sekenani Camp, Base
Camp, Mountain Rock Camp and other campsites in the Eastern Mara. The programme is as follows: 06.00 - Passengers arrive at the balloon launch site. 06.15 - Balloon lift-off for a flight of about one hour. On landing, passengers are provided with a delicious champagne-style bush breakfast. Flight certificates are issued by the flight captain. Passengers return to their lodges or camps by about 10.00 hours.
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FFERING more than 25 years’ experience in the East African safari business is WildTrek Safaris, with offices in Nairobi and in the United States. The company offers travel programmes within Kenya as well as in Tanzania and Uganda. WildTrek has a comprehensive range of fixed-duration safaris combining most of Kenya’s best-known parks and reserves as well as Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Selous Game Reserve, all in Tanzania. These safaris are simple to book and understand, making them ideal for firsttime visitors to East Africa.
The company operates modern and well maintained Toyota and Nissan safari vehicles including Land Cruisers. All vehicles are in direct contact by radio with head office in Nairobi. Drivers are also trained and certified wildlife guides.
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but will arrange accommodation to meet any budget or taste.
cultural WildTrek can include visits to indigenous tribal groups as well as to cultural locations. It also organises trips to private reserves and ranches beyond the reach of most visitors to Kenya.
Personalised travel programmes can be arranged for a minimum of two passengers with their own driver/ guide and vehicle. WildTrek also specialises in incentive groups and conferences packages, golf, deepsea fishing, climbing visits to Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) and camel-riding safaris. The company uses only the finest properties in Kenya and Tanzania,
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ounded by Tom Fernandes, Wildlife Safari has for almost 40 years been one of Africa’s leading operators of luxury safaris and today rightly enjoys an unsurpassed reputation for safety, quality, value and service. Wildlife Safari selects only the best wildlife sanctuaries with unsurpassed game viewing opportunities and only the finest safari lodges and camps for its guests. City hotels and beach resorts are chosen for their unique charm and unequalled service.
The company continues to introduce unique and exclusive features to its luxury “Signature Safaris” to include exclusive experiences that make a safari a journey of a lifetime.
CUSTOM-IBUILT Wildlife Safari is one of the few operators that owns and operates an entire fleet of custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles. Each carries a maximum of four (regular 4x4) or six (stretch 4x4) guests so that everyone has a guaranteed window seat and access to the photographic roof hatch for the entire safari.
carry a first aid kit, spare parts and a selection of field guides. It is also equipped with a radio system to communicate with head office. Each vehicle undergoes a total service and safety check after every safari in its own maintenance facility and is sold after three years of service.
Every vehicle is custom built to the company’s exacting specifications with comfortable seats, safety belts, large “pop-up” photographic roof hatch, dust proofing, luggage storage and a cool box with an ample supply of bottled water. All vehicles
Wildlife Safari guides are full time employees with an average of 13 years with the company and they all have a very broad knowledge about the history, geography, people, cultures, animals and birds of East Africa – as well as being an excellent drivers with sound mechanical skills. In fact, Wildlife Safari guides consistently score high marks in the Kenya Safari Guides’ Association rankings.
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safari company established in 2000, Paws Africa Safaris, continues to provide quality and great satisfaction to its many clients, beckoning them to come back again to experience yet another different adventure from a variety of exciting programmes. With a fleet of over 100 vehicles and professional multi-lingual safari driver guides, the company offers tailor made itineraries to suit its clientele at very affordable prices. It offers everything from beach holidays, or off road safaris to gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda, or even a close to ski
experience from the snowy caps of Mt Kenya and Mt Kilimanjaro.
QUALITY Continuing to deliver quality service and satisfaction, it has established high-end properties within the Kenyan National Parks. Tipilikwani Mara Camp overlooks the vastness of the Masai Mara plains from the banks of River Talek. It is an exclusive, intimate yet vibrant camp of 20 luxuriously appointed riverfront tents. Mbweha Camp, comprising of 10 cosy cottages, is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views of the Eburu and Mau Ranges. Elephant Bedroom Camp is set on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu National
Reserve surrounded by doum palms and other beautiful indigenous trees and shrubs.
NEW OFFICES To integrate East Africa as a safari circuit, Paws Africa Safaris has offices in Mombasa-Kenya, Arusha-Tanzania, and Kampala in Uganda. It is currently in the process of opening new offices in KigaliRwanda.
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rima Vera Tours & Safaris is a family-owned and run business set up in 2000 by Samuel Mithamo and Stephen Mwangi. For its owners, the company is the culmination of a dream and every year
has been an adventure. Having started out hiring cars and vans, within a short time they were putting together the company’s first safari to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Personalised Prima Vera understands the needs of individuals, small and large groups. From experience, the owners know all about travel, whether it’s a holiday on a small budget or an all-out splurge on a luxury trip. Everything they personally know about has gone into the devel-
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Africa is an owner-managed travel operator providing safaris for individuals, families, groups, incentives and conferences at affordable prices. Its offices are manned 24 hours a day and from where the company is in contact with clients, partners and suppliers. The company is also a member of the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) emergency communication centre. Experienced staff can arrange safaris and they have the knowhow to plan the best and most dramatic itiner-
aries not only operate in Kenya but also in Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia. Nature Expeditions picks only the finest hotels, lodges and camps, each chosen thoughtfully to reflect the company’s own high standards. Window seats are guaranteed for every client on safari. Each safari bus or 4x4 vehicle has a mobile HF radio, cool box, reference books, binoculars and first aid kit. All vehicles are maintained in excellent condition. The company is also a member of ASTA, SITE, ATA, ATTA, APTA, ESOK (Eco-Tourism Society of Kenya) and ASA.
opment of each individual package. So if you’re looking for a journey to remember, or one involving fresh and exciting ideas, then Prima Vera is the place to come. As well as being a member of KATO, Prima Vera is affiliated to the Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).
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strich Holidays Adventures (OHA) operates a fleet of eight modern six-seat safari cruisers that provide all guests with a window seat under the pop-up hatch.
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OHA offers free airport transfers to all guests on arrival and on departure.
All safari cruisers are fitted with HF radios for communication within the parks or with the company’s office. Driver guides have an average of 10 years’ experience in gametracking and have a deep knowledge of Kenya’s flora and fauna.
The company successfully represents the interests of many established overseas travel agents and uses its professional planning and reservations staff and experienced tour guides to ensure that nothing is left to chance.
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ith over 20 years experience in the East African market, SunTrek specialises in custom, guided safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. Owner-managed, every programme is tailor made and conducted by a team of professional safari guides. The success of every safari depends largely on the guide. The guide is responsible for the success of the safari and the well-being of the client. SunTrek takes great care when selecting guides and only the best pass the company’s tests! SunTrek takes great pride in providing only the very best accommo-
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dation for its guests, using only the finest lodges and camps. Over the years SunTrek has built strong relationships with all the leadingcamps and lodges and enjoys favoured-client status.
game viewing All safaris are conducted in special customised safari four-wheel drive vehicles - designed for the best game viewing, photography and comfort. These vehicles will handle almost all of the rugged African
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he Mombasa-based company Ketty Tours, Travels & Safaris (KTTS) has been active in the travel and tourism industry since the late 1980s. The company’s motto is ‘Come to where we care’ and this is borne out by the quality of its à la carte safaris and VIP tours.
The experienced staff of KTTS prepare specially tailored safaris for guests and make all kinds of other travel arrangements as part of a ‘one-stop shop’ concept. The company has its own in-house car rental service
OnE-stop-shop KTTS has a fleet of different types of vehicles for safaris which can be hired from a wide variety of locations throughout Kenya. Delivery and collection can be arranged to suit the client.
terrain and are backed up by the company’s fully-fledged in-houseworkshops. SunTrek has been providing excellence in African Safaris since 1985.
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ildlife safaris and beach holidays are provided throughout much of southern Africa and the Indian Ocean by Gamewatchers Safaris, which has been operating in Kenya since the late 1980s. The company puts an emphasis on the more personal and exclusive safari camps, the use of 4x4 safari vehicles for game drives and the option of air transfers between parks. Gamewatchers also runs the small and exlusive Porini Safari Camps. The company was recently recognised for its
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commitment to conservation and working with local communities at the Virgin Holidays Responsible TourismAwards at WTM and were winners for “Best for Conservation of Protected Areas”. The company also supports and works closely with projects such as the St Lazarus Community School for disadvantaged children in Nairobi’s Kibera district.
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ffering tailor-made safaris throughout Kenya, Tanzania and other parts of East Africa is JMAR Safaris, a small specialist company based in Nairobi and run by Jennifer Ratcliff.
In addition to more traditional wildlife safaris, JMAR organises activity-based vacations such as horse-riding, golfing, balloon rides and mountain climbing as well as beach holidays.
Ibygone days In particular, JMAR Safaris aims to take its guests to the most wonderful places in Kenya and to places that are reminiscent of days gone by. The company is committed to providing an excellent service and to ensuring that its guests enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
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wo Kenyans, leading a dedicated team of staff have worked together for 10 years to create one of the region’s top safari operators. They are Njoroge Maina and Serah Njoroge, who established the Nairobi-based company Eastern & Southern Safaris (ESS) in 1997. Today, as well as operating in Kenya, the family company offers safaris in the greater East African region including Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda – the last two destinations specialising in Gorilla tracking. ESS works with each group in a highly individual way to create a trip that meets their exact requirements in terms of interest, budgets and time frames. Services include lodge and camping safaris, gorilla trekking, mountain climbing (Mt Kilimanjaro & Mt Kenya) as well as beach holidays.
All staff are Kenyan born and bred. JMAR brings a wealth of experience and understanding to the safari business and maintains the highest standards. Safaris are crafted around the individual interests and requirements of the client.
eco-rated JMAR also runs its own private eco-rated Duma Safari Camp in the north-west corner of the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
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ESS safaris offers accommodation ranging from 5-star hotels, lodges and luxury tented camps to basic adventurous camping for those who want to “rough it”.
DEPARTURES ESS operates only private safaris with a minimum of 2 persons, with safaris departing daily. All ESS vehicles are custom-built with pop-up roofs for ease of game viewing and sightseeing, and are well maintained to ensure both comfort and safety. Minibuses are used for all Kenya safaris
but jeeps are provided on request at extra cost and subject to availability, while 4x4 Land Cruisers and Land Rovers are used for all Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda safaris. ESS multilingual hand-picked driver/ guides are an excellent team that plays a key part in making every safari a truly memorable experience.
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NE of the first travel companies to be established in Kenya, the Express Travel Group (ETG) has been operating in East Africa since 1955. Today, as one of the region’s leading safari operators, ETG is ideally placed to offer professional advice and assistance. With its own fleet of safari vehicles, professionally qualified safari driver/guides and experienced safari consultants, the company has been providing its clients with the ‘safari of a lifetime’ for over 50 years.
diverse Since its inception, ETG has offered diverse and cost-effective travel services to blue chip companies and individuals who seek personalised arrangements.
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ETG employs over 110 staff in six offices around Kenya. The group is a one-stop shop for travel-related services with four separate but inter-related divisions: • Airline ticketing • East African safaris (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) • Europcar International franchise partner • American Express representative.
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tures is a small familyrun and highly personalised 4x4-only operator. In fact, each safari is tailored to meet a client’s particular needs and this can involve many months of careful planning and close liaison. Local knowledge and flexibility ensures that safaris are geared to the seasonal movements of wildlife and to prevailing climatic conditions. While community visits, horse and camel riding
as well as walking form part of any trip. The company operates two types of safaris: the “Classic Collection”, which comprises pre-arranged but unescorted safaris using intimate camps and lodges. And “Expeditions”, which are safaris led by KPSGA professional guides using exclusive luxury mobile or fly camps in selected areas. The company does not mix groups so clients are assured of their own private safari. In addition, East Africa Safari Ventures can arrange private homes stays in some of Kenya’s grandest properties.
Each of the four divisions is a market leader in its own right. The group can provide solutions for almost any travel requirement.
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un by its founding partners, Tasneem and Taher Adamji, African Quest Safaris (AQS) believes in offering its guests a taste of the ‘real Africa’. From its offices in Mombasa, Nairobi and Arusha - the company’s 50-strong team arranges trips, excursions and holidays in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. AQS has built its reputation on tailor-made holidays, for individuals and groups alike, with great attention to detail. The company leverages its experience of the East African travel and tourism market to deliver truly memorable experiences.
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AQS operates a fleet of modern and specially customised safari vehicles as well as 25-seater buses for large group excursions and airport transfers. Deeply committed to sustainable and responsible tourism, The company sponsors several rural schools under its Youth Development Programme and is also involved in tree-planting scheme inthe Tsavo East, Rhino Conservation in Lake Nakuru and is a key partner In the Year of the Dolphin programme at the coast.
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OR over 50 years, Mombasa’s Southern Cross Safaris has enjoyed a reputation as one of East Africa’s premier safari tour operators. Southern Cross Safaris believes the key to creating a superb holiday is attention to detail, expert knowledge and a flair for the innovative and unusual. No compromise is made on travel arrangements. The company provides top quality vehicles driven only by certified Kenya Professional Safari Guides.
Trained account managers oversee the planning and operation of each safari. The reputation of Southern Cross Safaris is built on its ability to meet the needs of even the most demanding and discerning of clientele.
Exclusive collection Properties on offer represent an exclusive collection of small, intimate safari camps and lodges and unique beach hideaways. Each supplier is selected with care according to its commitment to deliver a unique quality of experience and hospitality. There are regular checks to ensure the highest standards. At the same time, Southern Cross Safaris works with local communities to ensure they benefit from its tourism efforts. Its efforts in conservation and community development can be seen through the work being done in their safari camps. Southern Cross Safaris owns and operates three of its
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own luxury safari camps: these include the 20-tent Satao Camp in Tsavo East National Park, Satao Rock Camp on a private conservation area in Taita, and Satao Elerai located on a private conservation area just outside Amboseli National Park.
Water Sports Adding to its products, Southern Cross Scuba has three water sports facilities in Diani, on Kenya’s south coast. In addition to the main base at Pinewood Village, there are operations at Indian Ocean Beach Club and the Diani Reef Spa & Resort. Having been voted “Best Tour Operator in Kenya for 3years in succession (2005,2006 & 2007) by the readers of Travel News”, Southern Cross Safaris has proven itself again and again as one of Kenya’s leading tour operators.
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IB Balloon Safaris Ltd Basecamp Travel Ltd Bateleur Safaris Ltd BCD Travel Belken Adventure Safaris Ltd Bernie Tours & Safaris Ltd
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Exclusive African Treasures Exotic Destinations Ltd Express Travel Group
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Best Camping Tours Big Five Tours & Safaris Ltd Bill Winter Safaris Blue Wave Ltd Bottger Productions & Tours Ltd Bruce Safaris Bush Homes of East Africa Ltd Bushbuck Adventures Ltd
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C Call of Africa Safaris CampďŹ re Conservation Ltd Catalyst Travels Ltd Central Rent a Car Chameleon Tours Charleston Tours & Travel Ltd Cheli & Peacock Ltd Chronicle Tours CKC Tours & Travel Concorde Car Hire & Safaris Cotts Travel & Tours Ltd Crown Tours & Car Hire Ltd Cruzeiro Safaris Ltd Custom Safaris
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D Dallago Tours & Safaris David Penrose Safaris Ltd Daymu Travel & Safaris Ltd Designer Tours & Travel Destination Kenya Ltd Destination Connect Co Ltd Destination Link Services Discover Kenya Safaris Ltd Dominio Di Doriano Ltd
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H Hamerkop Safaris Haya Safaris Africa & Travel Ltd Holiday Bazaar Ltd Holiday Seekers Ltd Hotel Adventure Travel Ltd
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i Ibis Tours and Travel Ltd Imperial Air Services Ltd Incentive Travel Ltd IntoAfrica Eco-Travel Ltd Intra Safaris Ltd-Msa
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J J.H.Safaris Ltd Jade Sea Journeys Ltd Jambo Travel House Ltd Jet Travel Ltd JMAR Safaris Ltd
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Game Viewers Adventures Gametrackers (K) Ltd Gamewatchers Safaris Ltd GAT Safaris Genet Tours & Safaris Geo Safaris Ltd Global Holidays & Incentives Ltd Glory Car Hire Tours & Safaris Ltd Go Africa Safaris & Travel Go Africa Travel Co Ltd Go Ballooning (K) Ltd Grand Edition Tours Grant & Cameron Safaris Ltd Guerba (K) Ltd
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K.P.S.G.A. Karisia Ltd Kenia Tours & Safaris Ltd Kentan Safaris Ltd Kenya Beach Travel Ltd Kenya Utalii College Kenya Wildlife Trails Ltd Ker & Downey Safaris Ltd Ketty Tours Travel & Safaris Ltd Kibo Slopes & Safaris Ltd Kimbla Mantana (K) Ltd
p80 p71 p61 p78 p71 p80 p48 p56 p56 p61 p53
Kinazini Funzi Dhow Safaris Kisima Tours & Safaris Kobo Safaris Ltd Kuja Safaris Kuldips Touring Co
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L Leading Expeditions Safaris Leboo Safari Tours Ltd Let’s Go Travel Liberty Africa Safaris Lindberg Holidays & Safaris Long Ren Tours & Travel Ltd Luca Safari Ltd
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M Madukha Tours & Safaris Ltd Manga Tours & Travel Maniago Safaris Ltd Marble Travel Bureau Maridadi Safaris Ltd Market Service Station Matembo Tours & Safaris Mathews Safaris Menengai Holidays Ltd Mini Cabs Tours & Safaris ML Tours & Safaris Ltd Mombasa Air Safari Ltd Monaco Tours and Safaris Motto Tours & Travel Ltd Muthaiga Travel Ltd
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P Palbina Travel & Tours Papa Musili Safaris Ltd Partners of Adventures PAWS Africa Safaris Ltd Phoenix Safaris (K) Ltd Pioneer Travels Ltd Pollman’s Tours & Safaris Ltd Prep Safaris International Ltd Prima Vera Tours & Safaris Prime Time Safaris Private Safaris (EA) Ltd
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Raylenne Tours & Safaris Ltd Real Africa Ltd Rhino Safaris Ltd Richard Bonham Safaris Ltd Rickshaw Travels (Kenya) Ltd Riuki Cultural Centre Robin Hurt Safaris Ltd Rodeo Masai Tours & Safaris
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S Safari Icon p79 p74 Safari Line Africa p74 Safari Partners Kenya Ltd p62 Safari Seekers (K) Ltd p79 Safari Trails Ltd p74 Safari Travel Kenya Ltd p63 Safaris in Style p63 Safaris Unlimited (Africa) Ltd p79 Safe Ride Tours & Safaris p79 Saleva Africa Tours Ltd p79 Sardius Tours & Safaris Satguru Travel & Tours Services Ltd p74 p74 Sayari Afrika Ltd p74 Scenic Wildlife Safaris p74 Selective Safaris p75 Senator Travel Services p79 Shades of Africa Tours & Safaris p80 Sher Safari Services Ltd p80 Shimoni Aqua Ventures p57 Shoor Travels & Tours Sights of Africa (E.A.) Tours & Travel p79 p75 Silver Africa Tours & Travel Silverbird Adventure Tours & Travel p75 p79 Skyview of Africa Ltd p75 Smile Tours & General Agencies p79 Solly Safaris Ltd p50 Somak Travel Ltd p50 Southern Cross Safaris Ltd Southern Cross Safaris (Mombasa) Ltd p50 p54 Southern Sky Safaris p75 Special Camping Safaris p63 Special Lofty Safaris p75 Speedbird Travel & Safaris p75 Sportsmen’s Safaris & Tours p75 Spurwing Travel & Tours Ltd p63 Star Travel & Tours Ltd p75 Steenbok Safaris & Car Hire p57 Sun Trek Tours & Travel Ltd p54 Sunworld Safaris Ltd
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V Venture Africa Safaris & Travel Victoria Safaris Vintage Africa (K) Ltd Visit Africa Ltd
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W Waymark Safaris Ltd Westminster Safaris Ltd Wild Destinations Ltd Wild Times Ltd Wild Trek Safaris Ltd Wild Waters Ltd Wilderness Explorer Wildlife Safari (K) Ltd Wildlife Tracks Tours & Travel Ltd Woni Safaris Ltd World of Tui
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AIbercrombie & Kent Ltd
KATO memIbers: category A
MEMBERSHIP NO. 1 - JOINED 1984 A&K House Mombasa Road, next to Plaza 2000 PO Box 59749-00200, Nairobi Contact: Peter S. Ngori Tel: +254 (0)20 695 0000; 356 8986 Cell : +254 722 615 429; 722 236 293 Fax: +254 (0)20 356 8987; 695 0320 Email: info@abercrombiekent.co.ke www.akdmc.com
In 1962, Abercrombie & Kent began with the opening of its first office in Kenya. Today, it designs and operates luxury travel programmes and has a network of over 60 on-site offices worldwide to ensure “by invitation only” access to inspiring experiences. In Kenya, the company offers a combination of over 45 years of experience, quality operations of international standards, multi lingual staff, service-oriented culture and creativity. A&K owns and maintains a fleet of specialised safari equipped vehicles with HF radios. Its luxury mobile camping operation is an exciting concept that allows guests to experience the famed Hemingway mobile tented camps in exclusive locations within prime game viewing areas. Through other offices in Africa it offers seamless trans-Africa itineraries - all this making the company truly unique in East Africa.
African Horizons Travel & Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 211 - JOINED 1998 PO Box 54998-00200, City Square, Nairobi Contact: Tomas Lund Sørensen Tel: +254 (0)20 387 8449/54 Cell: +254 721 928 892 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 8447 Email: safari@african-horizons.com www.african-horizons.com Arusha office: Tel/fax: +255 272 549 190 Email: tanzania@african-horizons.com Mombasa office: Tel +254 (0)40 3202065 Email: mombasa@african-horizons.com
One of the best-known names in East African travel, African Horizons excel in the presentation of tailor-made safaris, wilderness discovery, adventure, action, family tours and romantic retreats alike. The trusted organiser of incentive tours, conferences and events for some of the world’s most prominent corporations, the company is also the organiser of choice for a number of long-established environmental agencies. With 11 years of experience in East African travel, African Horizon’s inter-industry links are first-class; and guarantee its enjoyment of optimum rates, premium service and an unrivalled degree of preferential treatments for its clients.
African Quest Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 4 - JOINED 1994 Britiak Centre, Upper Hill PO Box 44027-00100, Nairobi Palli House, Nyere Avenue PO Box 99265-80100 Mombasa Contact: Tasneem Adamji Tel: +254 (0)41 222 7052/222 7766 Cell: +254 722 410 362 Fax: +254 (41) 222 8746 Email: info@africanquest.co.ke www.africanquest.co.ke
AQS is one of the top destination management companies in Kenya, run by its founding partners Tasneem and Taher Adamji along with a team of over 60 professionals. Based in Nairobi and Mombasa with footprints stretching into the East African countries of Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Uganda, African Quest Safaris (AQS) specialises in bringing clients that real experience and showing them the Africa that they have always dreamt about, the Africa of the Africans. AQS runs an in-house fleet of 25 modern custom-built vehicles adapted for safaris with a team of experienced and multi-lingual driver-guides. Its motto “beyond the trails” is reflected in all areas of the company’s work. It specialises in tailored safaris where maximum attention is given to detail in order to personalise each programme for an overall magical experience.
African Secrets Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 292 - JOINED 2003 4th floor, Furaha Plaza, Nkrumah Road PO Box 87450-80100, Mombasa Contact: Thierry Cellier Tel +254 (0)41 222 6492/9964 Fax +254 (0)41 231 2282/4976 Cell: +254 725 232 835 Email: asecrets@kenya-tanzania.co.ke www.espaces-sauvages.com
African Secrets is a professional ground operator specialized in FITs, incentive groups and tailor-made safaris. The African Secrets’ team has more than 25 year’s experience in East Africa, creating tailor-made itineraries to suit very individual requirements. African Secrets can create a range of safaris, as well as trekking and mountaineering throughout Kenya and Tanzania.
IBALLOON SAFARIS MEMBERSHIP NO. 19 - JOINED 1990 Legai House, Wilson Airport Lang’ata Rd, PO Box 43747, Nairobi Contact: N.A. Luckhurst Tel: +254 (0)20 605 003/016/054 Cell: +254 722 701761 Fax: +254 (0)20 604 313 Email: balloonsafaris@africaonline.co.ke www.balloonsafaris.hypermart.net
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Balloon Safaris Ltd pioneered safari ballooning in Africa and made its inaugural flight in 1976 from the Masai Mara’s Keekorok Lodge. The company has since flown thousands of passengers. Balloons stand as high as a ten-storey building, measure about 30 metres across at their equator and have a volume of up to 12 000 cubic metres. The company’s balloons are among the largest operational balloons in the world and carry a maximum of 16 passengers plus a pilot. Balloon Safaris Ltd provides a pick up and drop off service for clients staying at Mara Simba, Mara Sopa, Mara Sarova, Mara Intrepids, Mara Hippo, Siana Springs, Acacia Camp, Sekenani Camp, Base Camp, Mountain Rock Camp as well as all other campsites in the Eastern Mara.
IBush Homes of East Africa Ltd
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MEMBERSHIP NO. 28 - JOINED 1995 Bush Homes of East Africa is a selection of safari destinations, as varied as the different habitats they occupy, and as individual as their owners. Each is the local expert – their daily life interacting with the African bush makes them so. As a guest at private game sanctuaries, farms, beach houses, and secluded tented camps, each Bush Home offers a unique adventure enriched with old-time hospitality. Guests share the wonders, the wildlife, the vastness that is Africa, with those who have chosen the wilderness of this land for their homes. By their nature, guest numbers are limited, and accommodation is informal and comfortable, meals are wholesome and often “homegrown”.
Cheli & Peacock Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 31 - JOINED 1986 1st floor, Lengai House, Wilson Airport PO Box 743-00517, Nairobi Contact: Stefano Cheli Tel: +254 (0)20 604 053/4; 603 090/1 Cell: +254 733 490 234 Fax: +254 (0)20 604 050 Email: safaris@chelipeacock.co.ke www.chelipeacock.com
For over 23 years Cheli & Peacock (C&P) has created safari experiences that have exceeded guests’ wildest expectations and left all with an abundance of memories. In 1985, C&P started as a luxury mobile tented safari company, but has grown and expanded over the years and now runs a tour operation and destination management company, as well as handling the marketing and reservations for Kenya’s 15 most revered camps and lodges – the Cheli & Peacock Portfolio. All of the Cheli & Peacock camps and lodges offer small, exclusive and luxury accommodation, located in some of Kenya’s prime game viewing areas. They are all completely unique from each other, offering a great selection of activities between them - including game drives, camel safaris, guided bush walks, horse riding, swimming, sundowners, bush meals and more. As an inbound tour operator, C&P tailor-makes safaris to suit every client’s interests, and is able to use properties from both inside and outside the portfolio.
KATO memIbers: category A
Wilson Airport PO Box 56923-00200, Nairobi Contact: Chris Flatt Tel: +254 (0)20 600 457; 605 108/980 Cell: +254 733 614 703; 723 580 330 Fax: +254 (0)20 605 008 Email: bushhome@africaonline.co.ke www.bush-homes.co.ke
Express Travel Group MEMBERSHIP NO. 52 - JOINED 1978 2nd floor, Middle East Bank Building Milimani Road, PO Box 14736-00100 Nairobi Contact: Richard B. Markham Tel: +254 (0)20 273 4971/3/4/5/7/8 Fax: +254 (0)20 221 8910 Email: info@expresstravelgroup.co.ke www.etg-safaris.com
Express Travel has been operating in East Africa since 1955. Since the company’s inception it has offered a diverse range of travel services to blue chip companies and individuals who seek personalised services. A privately owned Company since 2004, Express Travel is recognised as a leading Travel Service provider in East Africa. The Express Travel Group (ETG) currently employs in excess of 110 staff in six offices in Kenya. Specialising in travel related services; Express Travel is a one-stop-shop. With four separate divisions, Express Travel can provide the solution to almost any travel need. ETG’s safari division offers a diverse range of safaris in East Africa from ‘seat-in-car’ to tailor made safaris catering for all budgets. Expert advice is available to assist in arranging the ‘holiday of a lifetime’ and a 24-hour office ensures a helping hand is always close by. ETG is also the franchisee of Europcar International with a large fleet of rental vehicles.
Gamewatchers Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 64 - JOINED 1994 Village Market, PO Box 388-00621, Nairobi Contact: Jake Grieves-Cook Tel: +254 (0)20 712 3129/712 2504 Cell: +254 722 509 200/735 339 209 Fax: +254 (0)20 712 0864 Email: sales@gamewatchers.co.ke www.gamewatchers.co.ke
Gamewatchers Safaris has been operating in Kenya for nearly 20 years and offers a range of safaris to some of the best reserves and parks. The emphasis at Gamewatchers is on the more personal and exclusive smaller safari camps, use of 4x4 safari vehicles for game drives, and the option of air transfers as an alternative to driving by road between the parks. Gamewatchers also runs small and exclusive safari camps in private wilderness reserves: Amboseli Porini Camp in the Selenkay Conservancy; Porini Rhino Camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Mara Porini Camp in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Porini Lion Camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy. Game drives from the Porini Camps are in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles, with expert safari guides. Gamewatchers is an exclusive tour company that specialises in delivering tailored safaris to small camps and lodges in East Africa. The company is committed to helping preserve Africa’s unique wildlife, landscapes and supporting local communities.
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GuerIBa (K) Ltd
KATO memIbers: category A
MEMBERSHIP NO. 70 - JOINED 1992 Kumbe Rd, off Bogani Road, Karen, PO Box 43937-00100 Nairobi Contact: Mutua Kivuitu Tel: +254 (0)20 892 126/7/8/9 Cell: 0733 523813 Fax: +254 (0)20 892 127 Email: info@guerba.co.ke www.guerba.com
For over 25 years Guerba has been the acknowledged leader in African overland and safari travel. Guerba’s tours vary from 4 days to 8 weeks including fantastic game viewing in the National Parks of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Guerba guests can experience some of Africa’s most amazing sights including the Ngorongoro Crater, the Okavango Delta, the Masai Mara National Reserve and Victoria Falls. A great range of overland adventures in Africa include both camping safaris and lodge based adventures. These trips offer a chance to see Africa while getting a feel for the people, culture and environment of the places visited. All kinds of people come along, but all share a sense of fun, adventure and love of the outdoors.
jade sea journeys ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 74 - JOINED 1990 Road A, off Enterprise Road PO Box 39439-00623, Nairobi Contact: Joyce Chianda Tel: +254 (0)20 3541811 Fax: +254 (0)20 2067669 Email: jadesea@africaonline.co.ke
Jade Sea Journeys was initially, as the name implies, specialised in safaris on and around “The Jade Sea” better known as Lake Turkana. Today the company also arranges quality safaris in different countries of East Africa and Ethiopia. Its staff is highly experienced, paying attention to every detail for a successful and pleasant safari. Jade Sea Journeys operates an extensive and versatile fleet of safari vehicles catering as well for bigger groups on camping and lodge safaris for a more intimate safari experience. With its fleet of eight powerboats and several camps it is highly specialised in the Lake Turkana and Omo River ecosystem
Kenya Wildlife Trails Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 88 - JOINED 1985 408 Othaya Road, Lavington PO Box 44687-00100, Nairobi Contact: Jose A. Pereira Tel: +254 (0)20 387 4404/3596 Cell: +254 722 381 851 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 3574 Email: kenyasales@wildlifetrails.com www.wildlifetrails.com
Kenya Wildlife Trails Ltd was established in 1985. In particular, the company caters for first timers – either individuals or groups and aims to provide clients with the safari of a lifetime. The company’s vehicles and equipment are first class and everyone on a regular departure is guaranteed a privileged window seat. Specially constructed roof hatches make photography easy and vehicles come equipped with PA systems and an essential long wave and short wave radio system. Driver tour guides have many years of experience and hundreds of thousands of kilometres of safe driving to their credit. They are highly knowledgeable about Kenyan life, the people, the fauna and flora and abundant birdlife.
KoIbo Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 93 - JOINED 1994 Riara Road, Dagoreti Corner PO Box 72763-00200, Nairobi Contact: Antonio Marugan Tel: +254 (0)20 387 0333 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 0332 Email: info.kenya@kobo-safaris.com www.kobo-safaris.com
Kobo Safaris was set up in Kenya in 1994 and from the outside aimed to be different from others operating in the same market and region. Kobo Safaris has endeavoured to ensure that each visitor enjoys a unique experience. The company has been at the forefront of moves to conserve and safeguard Kenya’s fragile eco-system and where possible to leave sites better than they are found to be and committed to the development of local communities through a number of projects. Aside from Kenya, the company operates in Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda and Mozambique and, more recently, in Zanzibar, Zambia, Mauritius and Madagascar.
LiIberty Africa Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 295 - JOINED 2003 Liberty House, 2a Convent Drive PO Box 40235-00100, Lavington, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 38 64 565 Fax: +254 (0)20 38 64 567 Email: safaris@libertyafrica.com www.libertyafrica.com
Liberty Africa Safaris is a subsidiary of Europe-based Liberty International Tourism Group, a company founded in 1990 by Austrian-born entrepreneur Mario Enzesberger. Since then Liberty International has developed into one of the leading tourism organisations in Central Europe. Liberty Africa Safaris was established in 1997, with the aim of providing excellent services to select clients. Local operations are headed by Annie and Richard Corcoran who have more than 30 years of involvement in Kenya’s tourism sector. The emphasis is on providing clients with a highly personalised yet flexible safari experience. The company has a team of excellent multilingual driver/guides (Hebrew, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Italian). The company’s fleet of vehicles is equipped with HF/VHF radios. Liberty Africa Safaris also organises tours in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.
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Maniago Safaris Ltd
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MEMBERSHIP NO. 267 - JOINED 2002 Maniago is a well established Kenyan destination management company (DMC) owned and operated by experienced Kenyan travel professionals who know and love this part of Africa. Founded in 1993 as Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) Travel Ltd, Maniago was established after a management buy-out and change of name in 1999. Maniago has, for many years, planned and organised the travel arrangements of individual travellers and groups with a style and competence borne of many years of travel experience both on the African continent and overseas. Everyone at Maniago is fiercely proud of the natural beauty, wildlife resources and cultural diversity found in Kenya. As a DMC it specialises in custom made exciting safari itineraries for individuals, incentive programmes, special interest tours, meeting and conference arrangements as well as corporate event management. It has no ready made tour available as all tours are made specifically on order to suit the customer’s needs/taste. Maniago is also a member of IATA, APTA and UFTAA (Universal Federation of Travel Agents Association).
Mini CaIbs Tours & Safaris (Micato Safaris) MEMBERSHIP NO. 103 - JOINED 1984 3rd floor, View Park Towers Monrovia Street, PO Box 43374, Nairobi Contact: Felix Pinto Tel: +254 (0)20 220 743/226 944 Cell: +254 721 594 004 Fax: +254 (0)20 213 784 Email: inquiries@micato.co.ke www.micato.com
Founded 1966, Micato Kenya is owned by the Pinto family and is today run by Felix and Jane Pinto and has offices in Nairobi, Cape Town, Johannesburg and New York. Micato’s mission is to run luxurious and personalised safaris. The company’s group programmes are fully escorted and travellers enjoy the services of an expert safari director as well as a driver guide plus a game tracker while in the bush. In Nairobi, a personal concierge is available 24 hours a day - in person or just a phone call away. Travellers beginning or ending their safaris in Nairobi are personally invited for either lunch or dinner at the Pinto family home close to the city. Every Micato tour is guaranteed to depart on schedule - regardless of group size. Micato has a no tipping policy and supplies free bottled water to its guests.
KATO memIbers: category A
1st floor, ABC Place, Waiyaki Way PO Box 43401-00100, Nairobi Contact: Duncan Muriuki Tel: +254 (0)20 444 9461/2 Cell: +254 733 556 555 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 9463 Email: info@maniagosafaris.com www.maniagosafaris.com
Origins Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 47 - JOINED 1983 5th floor, Landmark Plaza Argwings Kodhek Road, PO Box 48019, Nairobi Contact: S.M. Turner Tel: +254 (0)20 204 2695/7; 271 0171/2 Cell: +254 724 253 861; 735 990 707 Fax: +254 (0)20 204 2698; 271 0178 Email: steveturner@originsafaris.info www.originsafaris.info
Origins grew from East African Ornithological Safaris (EAOS) – a family business founded in 1963 by Don and Margaret Turner – specialising in birding and special interest wildlife safaris. The Turner family has a long and established history with Africa. Members of the family ventured across the continent more than a century ago and were among the first European explorers to discover the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba. For the last 40 years, the Turner family has been arranging safaris to all popular and lesser-known national parks, reserves, private ranches and tribal lands of East, Central Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. Origins is not simply a “travel broker”, but an operator that strives to give visitors unfettered access to the wild and provide the highest standards of interpretation. Origins seeks to open doors, to give visitors the opportunity to enjoy, to understand and immerse themselves in the natural heritage of East and Central Africa.
Pollman’s Tours & Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 118 - JOINED 1983 Pollman’s House, Malindi Road, Bamburi PO Box 84198-80100, Mombasa Contact: Khalid G. Shapi Tel. +254 721 786 553; 735 999 910 Fax. + 254 41 231 4870 Email: pollmans@pollmans.co.ke www.arpsafaris.com
Pollman’s Tours & Safaris holds a strong position as one of East Africa’s leading and most respected tour operators and destination management companies. The Pollman’s philosophy is simple: knowledge, experience, reliability and quality. Pollman’s is part of the ARP group, which also comprises Alpha Travel (UK) and Ranger Safaris (Tanzania), together owning and operating the region’s largest fleet of modern specially adapted safari vehicles, both safari cruisers and 4x4s, along with an extensive fleet of air-conditioned coaches for escorted tours and excursions. Ever since running the company’s first photographic safari in the 1960s, Pollman’s has provided its clients with the very best in East Africa. Offering the personal touch creating high quality holidays with excellent service the company also ensures trips are safe and value for money. From its airport desks, IATA ticketing agency and interlinked computerised offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Diani and Arusha it provides a seamless service with multi-lingual staff and some of the best safari driver guides in Kenya and Tanzania.
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MEMBERSHIP NO. 121 - JOINED 1994 Twinstar Blvd, Mombasa Road PO Box 45205-00100 Nairobi Contact: Thomas Iten Tel: +254 (0)20 554 150/530 601 Cell: +254 722 211 231 Fax: +254 (0)20 533 854/543 438 Email: nairobi@privatesafaris.co.ke www.privatesafaris.co.ke
Private Safaris (E.A.) Ltd was incepted in 1976 with initial links to the Swiss market, but has since diversified to become one of the leading African safari specialist. The company operates from offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Arusha, Cape Town and Windhoek – and arranges all aspects of inbound travel into sub-Saharan Africa. Travel documentation, meet and greet services, transport, transfers, accommodation, trains, flights, safaris, scheduled and tailor-made tours, car hire, excursions and more are all arranged by Private Safaris. The company has a fleet of over 85 minibuses and 4x4 Landcruisers. All are fitted with long range HF radio, a fire extinguisher and a medical/first aid kit. All the vehicles are maintained and serviced within the company precincts by staff and mechanics that are on stand-by round the clock. Private Safaris is an exclusively owned subsidiary of Switzerland’s Kuoni Travel.
Rhino Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 127 - JOINED 1993 Ngong Road, Opp. Baptist Church PO Box 48023-00100, Nairobi Contact: Lacty De Souza Tel: +254 (0)20 272 0610/611 Cell: +254 722 524 708 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 0624 Email: rhinonbo@africaonline.co.ke www.rexresorts.com
Rhino Safaris is a small-sized operator that has operated in East Africa for more than 35 years. The company offers a highly personalised service and is one of Kenya’s most experienced safari operators. Rhino Safaris provides guaranteed scheduled weekly safari departures from Nairobi, Mombasa and Arusha, offering a range of itineraries and durations of from one to seven nights. The company offers tailor-made safaris and handles the safari planning for prestigious incentive groups. All vehicles have radio communication and are operated by highly trained multi-lingual driver-guides (minimum qualification KPSGA Bronze level exam).
Somak Travel Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 143 - JOINED 1984 Somak House, Mombasa Road PO Box 48495-00100, Nairobi Contact: Suresh Sofat Tel: +254 (0)20 535 500/3/8/9 Fax:+254 (0)20 535 172/5 Email: admin@somak-nairobi.com Website: www.somaksafaris.co.ke
Established in 1968, Somak is the leading East Africa Destination Management Company. Over the years Somak has gained the experience and expertise to organise unique safari itineraries. The company’s team of highly qualified and trained professionals provide quality service and best value for money. Somak’s East African headquarters is located on Nairobi’s Mombasa Road and from where many clients start or complete their Kenyan (and indeed, Tanzanian) adventures. The complex houses the administration for Somak’s entire safari operations, and incorporates workshop facilities for safari vehicles maintenance and accommodation for drivers and guides. All Somak services, including safaris, excursions and accommodation, are on sale and international travel arrangements can also be made. Part of the complex includes a luxurious “Safari Lounge”. It is available to all Somak clients passing through Nairobi with time to spare.
Southern Cross Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO.
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Symbion House, Karen Road PO Box 24584-00502, Nairobi Contact: John Lyall Tel: +254 (0)20 884712/9 Fax: +254 (0)20 884723/4 Email: safaris@southerncrosskenya.com www.southerncrosskenya.com
For the past 52 years, Southern Cross Safaris has built a reputation as one of East Africa’s premier safari tour operators. The company is an ownerrun destination management company (DMC) operating from a head office in Nairobi, with regional offices in Mombasa, Arusha and the spice Island of Zanzibar, and an international office in the United Kingdom. As a specialist operator, the company caters for both the private and corporate sectors, specialising in the design of tailor-made itineraries for individuals and groups. It undertake all facets of customised travel, special interest holidays, incentive, conference and event planning. Southern Cross Safaris provides the very best vehicles, driver/guides, scheduled airlines and private air charter companies. The properties it offers represent an exclusive collection of small, intimate, safari camps and lodges and unique beach hideaways.
Southern Cross Safaris (Mombasa) Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 144 - JOINED 1984 Southern Cross Center, Mombasa-Malindi Road, Nyali, Mombasa PO Box 90653, Mombasa 80100 Contact: Torben Rune Tel: +254 20 2434600/1/2/3 Fax: +254 20 2434610 Email: torben@southerncrosssafaris.com
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After nearly 50 years of providing stylish, unusual, and utterly memorable safaris to literally hundreds of thousands of clients, its philosophy of ‘excellence through experience’ is well founded. The proprietors Mike Kirkland and Torben Rune, both third generation Kenyans, take a personal interest in the planning through to the completion of every safari tour. Southern Cross Safaris has been voted “Best Tour Operator- Kenya” three years in succession from 2005 to 2007 by the readers of Travel News
Transworld Safaris Kenya Ltd
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MEMBERSHIP NO. 166 - JOINED 1994 Locally owned, managed and operated and with over 30 years’ experience, Transworld Safaris (K) Ltd is one of the oldest safari companies in East Africa. Transworld Safaris owns and operates a large fleet of custom-built safari minibuses, 4x4 vehicles and hot air balloons. The company has a professional team of experienced driver/guides, who are expert game trackers with their enviable knowledge of the history, geography, people, flora and fauna of East Africa. Transworld Safaris arranges specialised tours to suit individual requirements, like camel, cultural, photographic and bird watching safaris or sports holidays for deep sea fishing, golfing and horse riding enthusiasts, nature walks and mountain climbing. The company’s carefully planned safaris enable visitors to explore Kenya in all its diverse splendour, from the Indian Ocean to Mount Kenya and beyond.
Twiga Car Hire & Tours Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 180 - JOINED 1984 Sarit Centre, Elgeyo Marakwet Rd PO Box 652-00606, Nairobi Contact: Minaz Manji Tel: +254 (0)20 387 1312; (0)20 387 8018 Cell: +254736 711 852; 726 145 693 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 5400 E-mail: minaz@twiga-tours.com www.twiga-tours.com
Twiga Tours, with 27 years of experience, four offices and an extensive fleet of custom designed four-wheel drive vehicles, offers an unmatched support network within East Africa. An extensive selection of scheduled ‘seat-in-coach’ safari departures range from one day to two weeks and are guaranteed to depart with a minimum of two persons. Twiga is renowned for its expertise in creating innovative tailor-made programmes in a wide range of activities that include adventure, sport, special interest (ornithology, local culture, folklore, agriculture), wedding and honeymoon and MICE management. Being a family owned and managed company Twiga takes pride in extending efficient and personalised service to all guests which includes a ‘champagne’ welcome at the airport, celebrating any occasion such as birthday or anniversary and being guests for dinner at the private home of the Manji family. Twiga is an award-winning company that prides itself on quality, integrity and efficiency.
Vintage Africa (K) Ltd
KATO memIbers: category A
7th floor, former Agip House Woodvale Grove, Westlands PO Box 44690-00100, Nairobi Contact: Baloo Patel Tel: +254 (0)20 445 1620/1 Cell: +254 722 719 981 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 1629/445 1632 Email: md@transworld.co.ke www.transworldsafaris.com
MEMBERSHIP NO. 210 - JOINED 1998 Vintage Africa House, Mkungu Close Westlands PO Box 59470-00200, Nairobi Contact: Jay Shanghavi Tel: +254 (20) 3742435; 375 3039-43 Cell: +254 733 512 880 Fax: +254 (20) 374 2465; 374 1980 Email: vintagenbo@vintageafrica.com www.vintageafrica.com
Vintage Africa provides excellent travel programmes into more than 16 countries in Africa, covering over 100 activities and over 20 different types of adventure, sport, eco, special interest and holistic safaris. From ultra-luxury to specialist safaris, it has considerable expertise in preparing exciting and innovative itineraries for a single person to large groups. Competitive contracts with over 400 properties throughout Africa, encompassing over 100 game parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty, enable guests to customize journeys at the right price. At Vintage Africa, great emphasis is placed on inspections and recommending the appropriate accommodation including luxury homesteads, lodges, tented camps, mobile tented camps, beach ‘bandas’ and hotels, classic (3 to 4-star) lodges, tented camps, hotels and guest houses as well as five styles of camping - luxury fixed, luxury mobile, semi-luxury, standard and fly-camping.
Wild Trek Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 195 - JOINED 1998 2nd floor, Viking House, Waiyaki Way PO Box 17634-00500, Nairobi Contact: Pummy Singh Tel: +254 (0)20 445 2256/445 3001/445 2528 Cell: +254 733 602 262 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 2529/445 2258 Email: wildtrek@africaonline.co.ke www.wildtreksafaris.com
Wild Trek Safaris Ltd has 25 years of providing quality safari services accommodation with only the highest quality eco lodges and camps. With its qualified driver-guides and its own fleet of safari cruisers and 4x4 vehicles, guests can experience Africa with Wildtrek Safaris for an unforgettable safari adventure at unbeatable value.
Wildlife Safari (K) Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 194 - JOINED 1983 Serengeti House, 101 James Gichuru Road Lavington, PO Box 56803-00200, Nairobi Contact: Tom Fernandes Tel: +254 (0)20 387 1703/73630/73977 Cell: +254 733 612594 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 1699 Email: info@wildlifesafari.co.ke www.africa-wildlife-safari.com
Family-owned Wildlife Safari has operated luxury safaris for over 30 years and is one of Africa’s most experienced luxury safari operators. The company offers a selection of safaris throughout East Africa at exceptional value. Wildlife Safari’s Nairobi head office is open every day of the year and comprises a state-of-the-art reservations system, vehicle maintenance facility, radio communications base and mini conference centre for training. Wildlife Safari guides are among the best in Africa. Each is a wildlife expert and game tracker and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the history, geography, people, flora and fauna of the region, as well as excellent driving and mechanical skills. At Wildlife Safari, safety and comfort are paramount. Each vehicle is custom designed with a large photographic roof hatch, extra dust proofing, comfortable seats with seat belts and canvas covers, first-aid kits, binoculars, field guides and a cooler with bottles of water. Every “stretch 4x4” carries a maximum of six passengers.
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IBig Five Tours & Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 2 - JOINED 1984
MEMBERSHIP NO. 22 - JOINED 1994
4th floor, Bruce House Standard Street PO Box 49420-00100, Nairobi Contact: Praful Alburquerq Tel: +254 (0)20 315 535/36/43 Cell: +254 722 776 067 Fax: +254 (0)20 313 776/223 013 Email: ops@acrossafricasafaris.co.ke www.acrossafricasafaris.co.ke
Rhapta Road, Westlands PO Box 10367-00400, Nairobi Contact: Jacky Parmar Tel: +254 (0)20 445 0548/9/681 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 0680 Email: bigfive@bigfiveafrica.com www.bigfiveafrica.com
Across Africa Safaris is one of East Africa’s well established ground handlers, operating for almost 25 years in Kenya and more recently in Uganda and Tanzania.
With a full-fledged operation and offices in Nairobi and Mombasa, multilingual staff and driver-guides; customised safari buses equipped with the latest technology, Across Africa Safaris is able to provide a comprehensive ground handling service.
For more than 35 years, Big Five Tours & Safaris has been one of Kenya’s leading tour operators.
Big Five Tours & Safaris has highly trained and dedicated staff with English-speaking tour guides with deep knowledge of Kenya. These guides ensure that guests enjoy a truly memorable safari. Guests are transported in microbuses equipped with pop-up roofs, binoculars, cool boxes, books on animals, birds, trees, and road maps of Kenya.
Across Africa Safaris is affiliated to Sarova Hotels – one of Kenya’s leading groups with eight properties.
Big Five Tours & Safaris appreciates that no two travellers are the same and therefore, each safari is tailor made to suit individual needs, satisfaction and in keeping with local customs.
Charleston Tours & Travel Ltd
Discover Kenya Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 323 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 43 - JOINED 1990
1st floor, 20th Century Plaza PO Box 11361-00100, Nairobi Contact: Anne Wanyoike Tel: +254 (0)20 319 212 Fax: +254 (0)20 211 892 Email: info@charleston.co.ke
Ojijo Court, Ojijo Road, Parklands PO Box 45524-00100, Nairobi Contact: K.K. Chandani Tel: +254 (0)20 375 4190/3 Cell: +254 722 874 599 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 4189 Email: discoverkenya@africaonline.co.ke www.discoverkenyasafaris.com
Charleston Tours & Travel Ltd is a fully-fledged IATA-approved travel agency which was founded in 1990 and prides itself on a decade of developments and achievements. These include, among others, awards for top rated travel agencies by leading international airlines and the appointment as the commercial representative of Air France. Charleston is now rated as one of the leading tours/travel agencies in Kenya with professional and highly experienced staff.
Discover Kenya Safaris has over 40 years’ experience and works with individual clients and families who wish to arrange their own itineraries. The company also specialises in photo safaris, groups and incentives.
On safari, Discover Kenya tries to give clients a taste of genuine traditional East African hospitality and tries to use four/five-star lodges that give a personal touch. Discover Kenya owns, manages and maintains its own fleet of customprepared safari vehicles – luxury minivans and 4x4 Land Cruisers.
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MEMBERSHIP NO. 324 - JOINED 1985
MEMBERSHIP NO. 92 - JOINED 1984
Holding Meridian Building Diani Beach Road PO Box 454-80400, Ukunda Contact: Dr Fabrizio Molinaro Tel: Pilot line +254 (0)40 320 2630 Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2118/2432/3418 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2218/3466 Email: info@intrasafaris.com www.intrasafaris.com
Hardy House, Ushirika Road, Lang’ata, PO Box 40089, Nairobi Contact: Lis Farrell Tel: +254 (0)20 891 288 Cell: +254 722 806 117 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 592; 890 041 Email: info@kimbla-mantana.com www.kimbla-mantana.com
With over 30 years’ experience, Intra Safaris not only provides quality service as ground handler for major tour operators flying charters in to Kenya and incentive houses dealing with group of different sizes, but also caters for tailor-made up market FIT Safaris and private villas rental.
Intra Safaris is renowned for the strict standards it employs to select properties not only of personal luxury but of professional service and environmental responsibility.
Kimbla Mantana has run its own safari camps and operates its own safari vehicles with personal safari guides in its concession areas since 1959.
So whether guests wish to climb Kilimanjaro, visit Zanzibar or enjoy a traditional wildlife safari, Kimbla Mantana designs everything – either in game lodges or as part of a luxury camping safari. The company’s designer safaris extend from the gorillas of Uganda to the lion of the Mara and the wildebeest of the Serengeti.
Intra Safaris provide services in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar.
luca safaris ltd
muthaiga travel ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 357 - JOINED 2007
MEMBERSHIP NO. 107 - JOINED 1996
Campi ya Kanzi, PO Box 236-90128 Mtito Andei Contact: Luca Belpietro Tel: +254 (0)45 622516 Tel/fax: +254 (0)20 605450 Sat: +88 2165 1103557 Email: lucasaf@africaonline.co.ke www.maasai.com
Muthaiga Shopping Centre PO Box 63220-00619, Nairobi Contact: Klarissa Wills Tel: +254 (0)20 375 0034/375 1190 Cell: +254 722 357 208 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 0035/374 9240 Email: info@supersafari.com www.supersafari.com
Campi ya Kanzi – ‘Camp of the hidden treasure’ – is an eco-friendly lodge lying on the Chyulu Hills, in front of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Muthaiga Travel’s main office is located in Nairobi’s best-known residential area and is just around the corner from the Muthaiga Club.
Built from local materials, it uses solar technology, supplying hot water and electricity to the seven luxury tented cottages. This 400 square mile Masai Reserve has many different environments, with a great array of wildlife and birdlife.
The company was founded in 1988 by Klarissa Wills, who is still managing director. Klarissa has lived in Kenya for over 30 years, and knows the people and the country well. She has been a professional photographer and tour guide, and ran a farm in the Rift Valley for several years.
Together with classic game drives, a game walk with a professional guide and Maasai tracker, approaching game on foot, will be the highlight of a safari.
The company can make all travel arrangements and reservations, including flights.
Responsible eco-tourism preserves their wildlife heritage and allows the Maasai to continue their traditional way of life - more than a millennium old.
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richard IBonham safaris ltd
roIBin hurt safaris ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 128 - JOINED 1984
MEMBERSHIP NO. 129 - JOINED 1984
Kisima Compound, Wilson Airport PO Box 24133-00502, Nairobi Contact: Patricia Luke Tel: +254 (0)20 600 457/605 108/980 Cell: +254 721 464 477; 733 347 189 Fax: +254 (0)20 605 008 Email: bonham.luke@swiftkenya.com www.ricardbonhamsaris com
House No.76, Off Dagoretti Road Karen, PO Box 24988 Nairobi Contact: Charlie McConnell Tel: +254 (0)20 882 826/2268/4068 Cell: +254 722 203 488/0733 333 493 Fax: +254 (0)20 882 939 Email: rhsk@swiftkenya.com www.robinhurtphotosafaris.com
Richard Bonham Safaris provides tailor-made safaris within Kenya and Tanzania. The company offers a personal service to each guest.
Richard Bonham Safaris plans itineraries suited to individual requirements and preferences and is pleased to recommend various locations in Kenya and Tanzania in addition to the company’s own lodge, Ol Donyo Wuas in the Chyulu Hills. Many of the locations recommended are homesteads on private farms or exclusive concessions on group ranches; the accommodation is hosted by the farm owners or managers.
Excitement, adventure, wonderful sights and a new awareness should be the sought-after components of a safari. The company does its best to provide such an incomparable experience and looks to its clients to supply the companionship. Discover the intimacy of a wilderness shared – as part of a big family party or several friends with shared enthusiasms.
Southern Sky Safaris MEMBERSHIP NO. 344 - JOINED 2006 Malindi Complex PO Box 650-80200, Malindi Contact: Christine Cronchey Tel: +254 (0)42 20 493; 30 547 Cell: +254 735 977 000 Fax: +254 (0)42 30 032 E-mail: info@southernskysafaris.com www.southernskysafaris.com
Southern Sky Safaris is one of East Africa’s longest established tour operators, concentrating its services within Kenya, but can help arrange a combination holiday that includes Tanzania. The company has a range of scheduled safaris by road and air. These safaris can be customised for groups and the company specialises in creating tailor-made safaris. Southern Sky has the experience and capacity to handle diverse tourism groups, both large and small. Southern Sky also operates safari-prepared 4x4 Land Cruisers as well as buses with 45 seats and 18-21 seats. Guides are multilingual, with English, Italian, German and French speakers available.
Sunworld Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 208 - JOINED 1998 Off Riverside Drive, Chiromo Rd PO Box 39094-00623, Nairobi Contact: Gabriele Nowak Tel: +254 (0)20 444 5669/444 5680 Cell: +254 722 525 400; 733 614 055 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 5673 Email: info@sunworldsafaris.com www.sunworld-safari.com
hire and photo-safaris.
Sunworld Safaris was established in 1997 and is under Austrian/Kenyan management. It offers mainly tailor-made safaris by both road and air, roof-top camping (a new concept in East Africa) 4x4 car
Sunworld owns a fleet of 45 custom-built safari vehicles, including Landcruisers, Pajeros, Prados and Rav 4s and offers high quality transportation with knowledgeable and well-trained driver/guides. Special emphasis is placed on its multi-lingual guides, who are members of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides’ Association. Clients can either book their “trip of a lifetime” via the Nairobi head office, or in Austria/UK where Sunworld is also represented.
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Robin Hurt Safaris has operated private luxury tented safaris in East Africa for 35 years. Outfitted in the traditional manner, these customized safaris offer guests the unashamedly high standards of comfort, style and service developed over the years in the field. Days are spent in the bush and nights under canvas in exclusive campsites in little-visited wildlife areas, redolent with the ancient mood of Africa.
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MEMBERSHIP NO. 3 - JOINED 1990 Jacaranda Avenue, Off Gitanga Rd PO Box 24598-00502, Nairobi Contact: David Light Tel: +254 (0)20 387 8313; 387 8314 Cell: +254 722 203 115 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 8313; 387 5873 Email: onsafari@africaexpeditions.com www.africaexpeditions.com
Established in 1987 and headquartered in Nairobi, Africa Expeditions is a provider of unique and exciting photographic safaris throughout East Africa and Ethiopia. Established in 1987, Africa Expeditions also has associated offices in Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia. The company is a member of the East African Wildlife Society, the Flying Doctor’s Society and CITES. Africa Expeditions’ safaris are designed on an individual basis, but the company also offers group safaris. Accommodation is provided in private tented camps and/or select lodges.
African Latitude (Kenya) Ltd
African Road Safaris
MEMBERSHIP NO. 227 - JOINED 2000
MEMBERSHIP NO. 5 - JOINED 1994
Ololua Ridge, Karen PO Box 24124-00502, Nairobi Contact: R. Boyd Tel: +254 (0)20 353 3338; 270 0113 Cell: +254 733 775 129; 722 515 377 Fax: +254 (0)20 882 118 Email: mail@africanlatitude.com www.africanlatitude.com
Hardy House Ushirika Road, Lang’ata, PO Box 40089-00100, Nairobi Contact: G.R. de Pazzis Tel: +254 (0)20 891 386; 891 288 Cell: +254 722 806 117 Fax: +254 (0)20 890 041; 891 592 Email: afaro@iconnect.co.ke www.african-road-safari.com
African Latitude offers comfortable mobile safari camps for small groups on photographic and walking safaris. Since 1987 African Latitude has been taking their clients to the most pristine corners of Kenya and Tanzania, with experienced guides and quality service. Its safaris operate in collaboration with local community groups and conservation projects.
Long established in both Kenya and Tanzania, African Road Safaris provides the best traditions of the true African safari, using its own staff, 4x4 vehicles and equipment. African Road Safaris is an affiliate company to Kimbla Mantana, established in 1959. Quotations are provided in both French and English.
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Dallago Tours & Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 21 - JOINED 1985
MEMBERSHIP NO. 37 - JOINED 1997
1st floor, I&M Building, Kenyatta Avenue, PO Box 40223 Nairobi Contact: S.F. Nanji Tel: +254 (20) 222 9667/75; 316 476 Cell: +254 733 630 053, 733 603 090 Fax: +254 (0)20 222 17923 Email: bestcamp@africaonline.co.ke info@bestcampingkenya.com
Safari House, Othaya Road Kileleshwa PO Box 66416-00800, Nairobi Contact: Nick Kariuki Tel: +254 (0)20 387 2845; 387 361 Cell: +254 721 529 698 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 2845 Email: info@dallagotours.com www.dallagotours.com
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Trips operated by Best Camping Tours are not strenuous and the company’s itineraries ensure a relaxing safari for young and old alike. The company’s friendly drivers provide unforgettable experiences in Kenya and Tanzania.
Best Camping Tours caters for individuals and large groups as well as incentive groups. The company’s safaris vary from a short relaxing retreat to a fantastic 12-day Kenya-Tanzania trans-national adventure. All safari packages Include transport, meals, campsite equipment, all park fees, camping fees, spacious two person tents or family tents with mattresses and blankets.
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Dallago Tours & Safaris has built an experienced and dependable workforce and an elaborate ground transport network. Every Dallago safari mini-bus is comfortable and designed with a large pop-up roof for the best view and game photography. Dallago owns fully equipped campsites in most of Kenya game reserves.
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Gametrackers (K) Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 248 - JOINED 2000
MEMBERSHIP NO. 63 - JOINED 1984
6th floor, Finance House Loita Street PO Box 43332-00100, Nairobi Contact: Dennis Njoroge Tel: +254 (0)20 224 2828; 221 2371; 225 1574 Cell: +254 716 500 001 Fax: +254 (0)20 222 7715 Email: info@essafari.co.ke www.essafari.co.ke
5th Floor, Nginyo Towers Koinange/Moktar Daddah Streets PO Box 62042-00200, Nairobi Contact: David Chianda Tel: +254 (0)20 222 2703; 313 617; 221 2830 Fax: +254 (0)20 313 619; 311 651 Email: info@gametrackersafaris.com www.gametrackersafaris.com
Eastern & Southern Safaris is a family owned tour company based in Nairobi offering lodge and camping safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya, climbing as well as exclusive beach holidays in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar. The company specialises in customised and tailor-made safaris for couples, families, small and medium size groups and all its safaris operate on a private basis with daily departures all year round.
off the beaten trail seeking a ‘raw Africa.’
Gametrackers (K) Ltd is a tour operator offering adventure safaris in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Newly founded ‘Wild Horizons’ specialises in walking safaris for hikers and trekkers or those with a desire to venture
Tours vary from budget to luxury camping, lodge and tailor-made private safaris catering for families/large groups. For budget tours, purpose-built expedition trucks or Land Cruisers are used.
holiday Ibazaar ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 255 - JOINED 2001 The Travel House, 268 Ring Rd PO Box 43939-00100, Nairobi Contact: Jinal K. Shah Tel: +254 (0)20 375 3333/374 4806/374 7909 Cell: +254 722 354 333 Fax: +254 (0)20 374 9103; 374 5815 Email: info@holidaybazaar.com www.holidaybazaar.com
Holiday Bazaar is dedicated to attaining the best deals in the market. Its reputation was earned by being able to offer a vast choice of destinations; with total flexibility to suit the most individual of travellers. The company specialises in air ticketing and outbound travel around the globe.
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Ker & Downey Safaris Ltd
Ketty Tours Travel & Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 90 - JOINED 1983
MEMBERSHIP NO. 91 - JOINED 1988
Lang’ata Link off Lang’ata South Rd Karen South Residential Estate PO Box 86-00502, Nairobi Contact: Allan Earnshaw Tel: +254 (0)20 890 754; 891 659/903 Cell: +254 724 252 606; 733 334 408 Fax: +254 (0)20 890 725 Email: enquiries@kerdowneysafaris.co.ke www.kerdowneysafaris.co.ke
Ground floor, Ketty Plaza PO Box 82391-80100, Nairobi Contact: Naushad Mauji Tel: +254 (0)41 231 2204/5178 Cell: +254 722 209 516/0735 844 093 Fax: +254 (0)41 231 1355 Email: info@kettytours.co.ke www.kettysafari.com Recommended in the Lonely Planet and Le Guide Du Routard
A Ker & Downey safari is a customised adventure. Founded in 1946, it is the oldest safari outfit in Africa. Ker & Downey today is an active partnership of 15 guides taking great pride in the operation of this unique, luxury safari business. Traditional safaris revolve around a mobile, luxury camp and being self-contained each safari is both organized and spontaneous.
Ketty Tours, Travels & Safaris has over 20 years in the tourism industry and specialises in various tours and safaris to destinations in East Africa’s best-known game parks and reserves such as the Masai Mara, Tsavo (East and West), Serengeti, Shimba Hills and Samburu.
Ketty arranges tailored safaris, game safaris, balloon safaris, incentive groups, deep-sea fishing/marine diving trips, mountain climbing, golf tours, ground handling, car rentals, domestic/international air travel, camping safaris as well as hotel and lodge reservations.
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Shoor Travel & Tours
MEMBERSHIP NO. 15 - JOINED 1997
MEMBERSHIP NO. 254 - JOINED 2001
Kiveni House, Off Gatundu Road End of Gatundu Close, Kileleshwa PO Box 30506-00100 Nairobi Contact: Adam A. Jillo Tel: +254 (0)20 434 7417/508 Cell: +254 733 426 588 Fax: +254 (0)20 434 7258 Email: info@natureexpeditions.com www.natureexpeditions.com
Corner Plaza, Westlands PO Box 13908-00800, Nairobi Contact: Ashmira Shah Tel: +254 (0)20 374 5690 Cell: +254 734 860 513 Fax: + 254 (0)20 374 0407 Email: info@shoortravel.com www.shoortravel.com
Nature Expeditions Africa Ltd is an owner-managed company that provides tours and safaris for individuals, families, groups, incentives and conferences covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zanzibar and Ethiopia. Nature Expeditions believes in providing only the finest hotels, lodges and camps. Each minivan or 4x4 Land Cruiser has HF radio, cool box, reference books, and binoculars and first-aid kit. Every tour has a driver-guide who meets the clients at the airport, and is with them for the rest of the tour.
Shoor Travel & Tours is a reputed tour operator and IATA travel agent, offering a wide range of safaris, beach holidays and travel services in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar and Botswana. Shoor is known for its personal service, quality and flexibility towards clients’ needs, while offering competitive pricing. All types of safaris are arranged including luxury, adventure, camping trips, weddings, honeymoons and conferences.
Sun Trek Safaris Kenya
texcal house service station
MEMBERSHIP NO. 152 - JOINED 1988
MEMBERSHIP NO. 157 - JOINED 1985
Safari Centre, Waiyaki Way PO Box 48146-00100, Nairobi Contact: Nishit Lakhani Tel: +254 (0)20 444 2982 Cell: +254 722 513 509 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 8353 Email: safaris@suntreksafaris.com www.suntreksafaris.com
Mirage Plaza, Mombasa Rd PO Box 49473, Nairobi Contact: V.K Radia Tel: +254 (0)20 606 602/7; 606 438 Fax: +254 (0)20 606 608 Email: texcal@mitsuminet.com
Sun Trek Safaris is one of Kenya’s finest tours, safaris and travel companies, specialising in short excursions, extended safaris, specialist and tailor-made travel and safaris, car hire, hotel and safari lodge bookings and much more.
City and upcountry bases ensure strong ground handling and the company’s has its own safari vehicle fleet and expert driver guides.
KATO memIbers: category C
Nature Expeditions Africa Ltd
KATO members, such as Texcal House, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting its members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
Sun Trek covers the whole of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Botswana with its headquarters in Nairobi, takes care of each safari personally and provides very best guest accommodation.
Tusker Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 293 - JOINED 2003 PO Box 5348-80200, Malindi Contact: Edmondo Buffa Tel: +254 (0)42 30 525; 30 867 Cell: +254 733 400 440; 726 666 233 Fax: +254 (0)42 30 868 Email: tuskersafaris@africaonline.co.ke or tuskersaf@swiftmalindi.com
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The company has its own fleet of special custom safari cruisers that are well maintained. Each driver/guide is assigned his own vehicle.
Tusker Safaris Ltd is a tour company based in Malindi, which started operating since 1990. During its 19 years of service the company has made many special safaris programme for different places in Kenya and Tanzania. Experience and reliability are among the great range of unique assets offered to the company’s esteemed guests.
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air travel & related services ltd
allamanda safaris
MEMBERSHIP NO. 220 - JOINED 1999
MEMBERSHIP NO. 297 - JOINED 2003
10th floor, Bazaar Plaza, Junction Moi Ave/Biashara St PO Box 70481-00400, Nairobi Contact: Charles Gakuu Tel: +254 (20) 222 8336; 31 5158/61 Cell: +254 721 380 590 Fax: +254 (20) 225 0717 Email: info@airtravelstudies.co.ke
Stanchart Arcade, Lamu Rd PO Box 222-80200, Malindi Contact: Bryan W. Payne Tel: +254 (0)42 31 272 Cell: +254 721 251 461 Fax: +254 (0)42 30 842 Email: allamanda@swiftmalindi.com www.allamandasafaris.com
Air Travel & Related Services Ltd was launched in 1996 and is a professional company addressed to the tourism industry and from transport services to tour operators. Additionally the company provides training for professionals in the hotel and tourism industry, and thereby always strives to perform to the highest standards that it teaches.
Allamanda Safaris was established in December 2000 by Bryan Payne who has over 35 years’ experience in East Africa in the hospitality and tourism industry, and with considerable knowledge of the Masai Mara and Tanzania.
Apollo Tours & Travel
Archer’s Tours & Travels Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 12 - JOINED 1992
MEMBERSHIP NO. 13 - JOINED 1978
Sound Plaza Woodvale Grove (Westlands) PO Box 42391-00100, Nairobi Contact: Asif Padamshi Tel: +254 (0)20 444 4636/86 Cell: 0733 648 376/0722 248 343 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 4621 Email: apollotours@wananchi.com www.apollotourskenya.com
Peponi Plaza, Peponi Rd PO Box 437-00606, Nairobi Contact: Mia Dunford Tel: +254 (0)20 375 2472/73 Cell: +254 722 394892 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 2476 Email: archers@archersafrica.com www.archersafrica.com
Apollo Tours & Travel offers services such as car hire, airport transfers, deluxe coach hire, special incentive activities, sporting arrangements, conference and seminar arrangements, hotel and lodge bookings and excursions from Nairobi.
Archer’s Tours & Travels is a destination management company with over 50 years’ experience in organising tailor-made safaris and beach holidays in East Africa and the Indian Ocean islands, to satisfy the specific needs of discerning clients who require a personalised service. Archer’s is also agent for Olarro Camp and Kitich Camp.
Ibateleur safaris ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 20 - JOINED 1984
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Ndorobo Road, Lang’ata PO Box 42562, Nairobi Contact: M.G. Cheffings Tel: +254 (0)20 890 458/890 454 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 007 Email: bateleursafaris@swiftkenya.com www.bateleursafaris.com
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Bateleur specialises in luxury tailor made safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, with over 40 years of experience. Safaris include traditional tented and lodge safaris as well as birdshooting trips.
IbCD Travel
Ibill Winter Safaris
MEMBERSHIP NO. 291 - JOINED 2003
MEMBERSHIP NO. 24 - JOINED 1995
PO Box 10441-00100, Nairobi Contact: S.G Kaka Tel: +254 (0)20 222518 Fax: +254 (0)20 222348 Email: info@highlight.co.ke www.highlightsafaris.com
PO Box 24773-00502, Nairobi Contact: W. Winter Tel: +254 (0)20 883 369 Fax: +254 (0)20 883 371 Email: bwsafaris@africaonline.co.ke www.bwsafaris.com
BCD Travel provides a comprehensive range of travel and safari offerings of the very highest standard. Whether it’s booking a flight from Nairobi to New York or an exciting adventure safari to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, BCD is able to serve every need.
Bill Winter Safaris has been offering African safaris for over 30 years. Today the company offers luxury mobile tented safaris in similar style to the days of old throughout East Africa as well as safari lodge destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and Rwanda.
Ibottger productions & tours Ltd
Chameleon Tours
MEMBERSHIP NO. 238 - JOINED 1990
MEMBERSHIP NO. 296 - JOINED 2000
Chania Av, Kilimani Taranaki Court PO Box 62763-00200 Nairobi Contact: Erik Bøttger Tel: +254 (0)20 386 0505 / 387 3286 Cell: +254 733 726050 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 0505 Email: ibissafaris@iconnect.co.ke
Langata Link Complex, PO Box 1013-00502 Nairobi Contact: Greg Monson Tel: +254 (0)20 890 541/890 358 Cell: +254 (0)733 607 786 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 379 Email: info@safari-selection.com www.safari-selection.com
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Chameleon Tours is a safari operator offering a truly personalised service, showing the incredible beauty and diversity of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Its safaris are designed to keep guests away from tourist crowds wherever possible and to visit the best wildlife areas.
Chronicle Tours MEMBERSHIP NO. 264 - JOINED 2002 PO Box 49722-00100, Nairobi Contact: Abraham Saisi Tel: +254 (0)20 246 112/311 786/7 Cell: +254 720 987 332 Email: chronicle@insightkenya.com www.chronicletours.com
KATO members, such as Chronicle Tours, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting the members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
Concorde Car Hire & Safaris
Crown Tours & Car Hire Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 34 - JOINED 1984
MEMBERSHIP NO. 36 - JOINED 1988
2nd floor, Sarit Centre, Westlands PO Box 237-00606, Nairobi Contact: Deena Patel Tel: +254 (0)20 374 3304/16 Fax: +254 (0)20 374 8628 Email: safaris@concorde.co.ke www.concorde.co.ke
Meridian Court Hotel Murang’a Rd PO Box 47845-00100, Nairobi Contact: Anwar Amershi Tel: +254 (0)20 227 626; 330 918 Fax: +254 (0)20 229 244 Email: info@crowntours.net www.crowntours.net
Concorde, an interactive Destination Management Agency, boasts over 25 years of experience in car hire, safaris and air travel. Whatever duration, routing, preference, occasion, age group, numbers, budget, air travel destination, the company tailors the itinerary to fit individual requirements.
Crown Tours & Car Hire Ltd, has been in business since the early 1990s. Over the years Crown Tours has built an honest reputation offering the most competitive rates in car hire services (the fleet includes saloon cars, minibuses, four wheel drives), tours in Kenya and Tanzania, air travel tickets, hotel and lodge accommodation arrangements.
David Penrose Safaris Ltd
Destination Kenya Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 39 - JOINED 1994
MEMBERSHIP NO. 40 - JOINED 1997
Lenana Forest Centre Ngong Road PO Box 5043-00603, Nairobi Contact: Peter Penrose Tel: +254 (0)20 387 7018/444 2807 Cell: +254 722 527 435 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 4945 Email: pensaf@wananchi.com
Safari Park Village, Thika Road PO Box 64110-00620, Nairobi Contact: Bettina Glen Tel: +254 (0)20 856 2064, 354 3353 Cell: +254 722 525 488 Fax: +254 (0)20 856 1705 Email: safaris@desken.com www.desken.com
KATO members such as David Penrose Safaris are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting the members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
KATO memIbers: category D
Group Tours - Scandinavian Agent. Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. Camping and lodging, coasts stays, package tours, flight bookings, mountain climbing, sensitive groups; tailor-made groups and family trips. Safaris and expeditions since 1984. Specialised in Scandinavian market and incentive groups.
Destination Kenya prides itself on having a dedicated and knowledgeable team of staff who have both the passion and experience to ensure the best possible results. The company’s staff are among the most experienced in the industry, and are proud to provide an innovative and unique service to achieve the very best in incentive and bespoke travel.
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Dominio DI Doriano Ltd
East Africa Safari Ventures Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 44 - JOINED 1998
MEMBERSHIP NO. 318 - JOINED 2005
Elephant Watch Safaris Lang’ata Link Complex, off no.28 Lang’ata South Road PO Box 15214-00509, Nairobi Contact: Oria Douglas-Hamilton Tel: + 254 (0)20 891 112 Fax: +254 (0)20 890 596 Email: oleraihouse@africaonline.co.ke www.elephantwatchsafaris.com
PO Box 143-00200, Nairobi Contact: G Charleson Tel: +254 (0)20 387 4746 Cell: +254 722 315 159 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 4746 Email: safari@eastafricasafariventures.com www.eastafricasafariventures.com
Olerai House and Elephant Watch Camp are owned by Oria and Iain Douglas-Hamilton. Olerai House has five rooms, all beautifully furnished with natural materials and decorated with local art and fabrics, while Elephant Watch Camp is a feast for the senses, with bright swathes of cotton fanning in the breeze, huge sofas, woven mats and furniture made from fallen trees.
East Africa Safari Ventures designs private safaris for small groups. Its itineraries go off the beaten track and can include a wide range of activities to suit the needs of even the most active guest or those with a speciality interest. It manages all aspects of the trip and, through the personal touch and intimate knowledge of the region, exceed all expectations.
East African Wildlife Safaris MEMBERSHIP NO. 48 - JOINED 1995 143 Masai West Road, Lang’ata PO Box 43747, Nairobi 00100 Contact person: Jock Anderson Tel: +254 (0)20 891 082; 890 711 Fax: +254 (0) 20 890 712 Email: info@eawsafaris.com www.eawsafaris.com
With nearly 40 years’ experience, East African Wildlife Safaris offers the best of Kenya. The company only offers private, personalised safaris, for the truly unforgettable safari experience, with customised 4 wheel drive vehicles and luxurious ensuite tented accommodation.
Fredlink Tours MEMBERSHIP NO. 224 - JOINED 1999 Diani Beach PO Box 85976-80100 Mombasa Contact: Fredrick Poiçon Tel: +254 (0)403 300 253 / 403 300 064 Cell: +254 (0)733 284 939 / 722 878 465 Fax: +254 (0)403 202 647 Email: fredlink@wanadoo.fr www.motorbike-safari.com www.safaris-de-fred.com
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Fredlink offers personalised and private safaris and is a specialist in camping safaris and motorbike safaris across Kenya and Tanzania.
Geosafaris Ltd
GLOIBAL HOLIDAYS AND INCENTIVES LTD
MEMBERSHIP NO. 67 - JOINED 1990
MEMBERSHIP NO. 71 - JOINED 1993
Warai Road, Karen, PO Box 24696-00502, Nairobi Contact: Harro Trempenau Tel: +254 (0)20 884 258/884 259 Cell: +254 722 829 423 Fax: +254 (0)20 884 445 Email: geosafaris@iconnect.co.ke www.geosafaris.com
1st floor, Horton Court Blvd Lenana Rd PO Box 5424-00200, Nairobi Contact: Najma Poona Tel: +254 (0)20 387 8096; 241 6977; 241 6978 Cell: +722 644 128 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 6812 Email: info@travelhtt.co www.travelhtt.com
Headed by Harro Trempenau, Geosafaris has over 15 years of experience in the safari sector. It specialises in customer safaris for discerning travellers seeking luxury while venturing off the beaten track. Geosafaris is also involved in wildlife filming where it assists with the provision of camps, vehicles and drivers
HTT Global Holidays & Incentives (formerly Habib’s Tours & Travel) is an award winning, 30 year old international company founded in Kenya. It specialises in offering one of a kind incentives, conferences, FIT/group holidays and VIP/corporate travel in numerous destinations around the world. HTT offers creative ready made or customized programmes coupled with professional delivery and personalised service.
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J.H. Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 69 - JOINED 1994
MEMBERSHIP NO. 81 - JOINED 1978
Gogar Farm PO Box 60-20108, Rongai Contact: Hamish D.G. Grant Tel: +254 720 441 819; Cell: +254 722 327 718; 733 668 20 Fax: +254 (0)51 343 110 Email: hamish@classicafricansafaris.com www.classicafricansafaris.com
Bogani Road, Karen PO Box 42238-00100, Nairobi Contact: D.H. Shaw Tel: +254 (0)20 206 2383, 891 394 Cell: +254 733 734 036 Fax: +245 (0)20 891 725 Email: info@jhsafaris.com www.jhsafaris.com
Grant & Cameron Safaris Ltd is a small owner guided company with many years’ experience organising premium safaris. All its safaris combine old world hospitality with traditional luxury tented camps, home stays, and the best small safari lodges.
Established in 1969, J.H. Safaris Ltd has over the years acquired a reputation as the premier tour company for distinguished personalities, writers and scientists seeking exclusive safaris to Eastern Africa. JH Safaris also works with several conservation groups and with a number of charitable organisations in the communities where it operates.
Kenia Tours & Safaris Ltd
KiIbo Slopes Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 85 - JOINED 1994
MEMBERSHIP NO. 253 - JOINED 2001
4th floor, Jubilee Insurance House Kaunda/Wabera Street, PO Box 19730, Nairobi Contact: Aswin Bhatt Tel : +254 (0)20 222 3699/2513 Fax : +254 (0)0 221 7671 Cell : +254 721 474 814 Email: kenia@africaonline.co.ke www.keniatours.com
Off Lenana Road, Opp. DOD PO Box 58064-00200, Nairobi Contact: Anton Tschank Tel: +254 (0)20 272 5435; 271 7373 Cell: +254 721 983 950 Fax: +254 (0)20 271 6028/2774 Email: info@kiboslopessafaris.com www.kiboslopessafaris.com
Kenia Tours & Safaris Ltd has been operating for over 20 years, specialising in camping and lodge safaris. However, its main focus is providing a full range of tour options in Kenya. Other tour packages available include mountain climbing, golfing safaris, lodge safaris, camel safaris, beach holidays and Tanzania safaris.
Kibo Slopes Safaris is an East African safari outfitter with offices in Nairobi and Arusha. It entered the tour industry in 1991 with unique products based on the revival of the northern trekking routes up Kilimanjaro. It has also gone a step further to map out new trekking routes on Mt. Kenya, Mt. Elgon, the Nguruman escarpment and Chyulu hills besides an extensive wildlife programme.
KATO memIbers: category D
Grant & Cameron Safaris Ltd
Kuldips Touring Company Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 95 - JOINED 1985 Established in 1957, Kuldips offers a wide selection of vehicles and specialises in 4x4 safaris including culture, classic, adventure and adrenalin safaris. It guarantees 100 per cent satisfaction and unique itineraries in Kenya and Tanzania. The company’s latest addition are 40 seater air-conditioned luxury coaches for transfers and local excursions.
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Mombasa-Malindi Rd PO Box 82662-80100, Mombasa Contact: J.S. Oberoi Tel: +254 (0)41 548 5977, 5487727 Cell: +254 733 410 647 Fax: +254 (0)41 548 5861 Email: kuldipstr@kenyaweb.com www.kuldipsafariskenya.com
Let’s Go Travel
Market Service Station
MEMBERSHIP NO. 96 - JOINED 1983
MEMBERSHIP NO. 101 - JOINED 1993
1st floor, ABC Place, Waiyaki Way PO Box 60342-00200, Nairobi Contact: A.J.W. Dixson Tel: +254 (0)20 444 7151/444 1030 Cell: +254 722 331 899/ 0733 873 625 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 7270/444 1690 Email: info@letsgosafari.com www.letsgosafari.com
Koinange/Banda Street PO Box 49714-00100, Nairobi Contact: D.K. Radia Tel: +254 (0)20 225 797 Email: market@wananchi.com www.kenyaweb.com
Operating from its head office in Nairobi, Let’s Go Travel offers a choice of over 200 safaris in East Africa and also has information on over 450 lodges, hotels and other types of accommodation. It also provides descriptions on national parks, reserves and beach resorts.
KATO members, such as Market Service Station, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting the members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
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Motto Tours & Travel Ltd
OffIbeat Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 104 - JOINED 1992
MEMBERSHIP NO. 112 - JOINED 1990
KP Flats Room 3, Milimani Road Between Milimani Apartment & Sagret Hotel PO Box 70739-00400, Nairobi Contact: Andrew ole Nangurai Tel: +254 ((0)20 214 1914 Cell: +254 721 623 938; 734 055 995; 722 748 569 Email: motto@form-web.net www.mottosafaris.co.ke
Deloraine Estate, 20108 Private Bag Contact: T.M. Voorspuy Tel: +254 (0)51 32 005; 34 3122/3 Cell: +254 722 870 161; 721 764 004 Fax: +254 (0)62 32 095 Email: off beat@africaonline.co.ke www.off beatsafaris.com
Motto Tours & Travel Ltd is among the leading destination management companies in Africa and has been in operation for 20 years. It arranges competitive package safaris throughout Kenya including Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Aberdare/Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru/Baringo/Bogoria, Lake Turkana in Northern Rift Valley, Tsavo and the Coast. Motto also arranges safaris to Tanzania, Uganda
As well as organising Africa’s most exciting horse riding safaris, Off beat Safaris now has a collection of small camps and lodges in the Masai Mara, Meru National Park, the Great Rift Valley and in the Laikipia region of Northern Kenya. Its ground handling operation arranges safaris to all these locations as well as throughout Kenya’s spectacular scenery and Indian Ocean coastline.
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Rajair Travel & Tours
MEMBERSHIP NO. 259 - JOINED 2002
MEMBERSHIP NO. 123 - JOINED 1995
Ndorobo Road, Mukoma Estate, Lang’ata PO Box 42562-00100, Nairobi Contact: Anthony Cheffings Tel: +254 (0)20 890 745/890 876 Cell: +254 722 525 870 Fax: +254 (0)20 890 745 Email: anthony@onsafarikenya.com www.onsafarikenya.com
Ground floor, Rehema House Kaunda Street, PO 45907, Nairobi Contact: Kapurchand Rajput Tel: +254 (0) 20 218 196/216 731/242 118/241963 Cell: +254 722 703 242 Fax: +254 (0) 20 342 978 E-mail: rajair@safari.co.ke www.africanholiday.com
Onsafari offers highly personalised luxury mobile safaris. With Onsafari, guests experience unrivalled personal attention, luxury accommodation, five star food, custom-designed four wheel drive vehicles and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Rajair Travel & Tours is a family run tour operator offering a range of safari options in Kenya. We are specialist in tailor made safaris and beach options. If you require a unique experience of Kenya we will guide you to a perfect itinerary to suit your needs. This may be sporting, bush adventure or just simple relaxation.
Raylenne Tours & Safaris Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 276 - JOINED 2002
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Contact: Mathre Mutiso Tel: +254 (0)20 375 1933/374 5845 Fax: +254 (0)20 374 5845 Email: raylenne@clubinternetk.com
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Raylenne Tours & Safaris offers East African wildlife safaris and holidays in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, mountain gorilla tracking as well as budget camping safaris, lodges, safaris, Mount Kenya and or Kilimanjaro climbing and trekking, photographing and family safari holidays. It also offer tailor made safaris to suit budget and desires.
rickshaw travels (kenya) ltd
Safari Seekers (K) Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 250 - JOINED 2001
MEMBERSHIP NO. 133 - JOINED 1993
4th floor, Salama House Wabera Street, PO Box 46536-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 247 071/250970/ 247 418 Cell: +254 722 206 886; 733 413 999 Fax: +254 (0)20 210 697/249263 Email: tours@rickshawtravels.com www.travel@rickshawtravels.com
Capital Centre, Mombasa Rd PO Box 9165-00300, Nairobi Contact: Zul Hasham Tel: +254 (0)20 652 315/6 Cell: +254 733 601 244 Email: info@safari seekerskenya.com www.safari-seekerskenya.com
Rickshaw Travels specialises in corporate and leisure travel. The company also offers local and international tour packages. At the same time, Rickshaw Travels deals with conference and event organising. Also among the company’s products are Caribbean cruises, group travel service, passport and visa services and staff carry out meet and assist.
Safari Seekers was established as a tour company specialising in budget camping safaris but through the years the company graduated to dealing with all tours and safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. The company has its own fleet of vehicles which are modified for safaris and have pop-up roofs offering unrestricted wildlife viewing.
MEMBERSHIP NO. 335 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 135 - JOINED 1992
Turaco House, Bogani Rd, Karen PO Box 66229-00800, Nairobi Contact: Carol Linet W.Murimi Tel: +254 (0)20 891 831; 891 855 Cell: +254 722 722 764 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 743 Email: carol@africansafarisinstyle.com www.africansafarisinstyle.com
Keepers Farm, 328 Lang’ata Road PO Box 24181-00502, Nairobi Contact: Gordon B. A. Church Tel: +254 (0)20 890 435/891 976 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 113 Email: info@safarisunlimited.com www.safarisunlimited.com
Safaris in Style works hand in hand with the finest hotels and lodges in East Africa. The company has a number of prepackaged safaris. Safaris in Style also designs itineraries, at no extra cost, to suit the client’s own personal preference, requirement and budget. The company operates a fleet of specially built safari vans and 4x4 vehicles driven by multi-lingual guides.
A small highly specialised safari company which was incorporated in 1971. Its emphasis is on luxury mobile camping and unique horseback adventures through Masai Mara and Chyulu Hills. Most riding safaris are customised for each request with group sizes varying from 2 to 15. The company also offers wildlife-photographic and bird-shooting safaris.
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Star Travel & Tours Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 146 - JOINED 1984
MEMBERSHIP NO. 149 - JOINED 1994
PO Box 81933-80100, Mombasa Contact: Monika Solanki Tel: +254 (41) 222 0241 Cell: +254 722 412 186 Fax: +254 (41) 231 4397 Email: lofty@lofty-tours.com www.lofty-tours.com
The Stanley Hotel Building Standard Street, PO Box 48225-00100, Nairobi Contact: Joan G. Ngugi Tel: +254 (0)20 222 6996; 222 0165; 221 947 Cell: +254 722 855 410 (Joan); 727 501 190 (office) Fax: +254 (0)20 221 4371 Email: startravel@iconnect.co.ke www.startraveltour.co.ke
Since 1978 Special Lofty Safaris has been a fully licensed Tour Operator. The company joined KATO in 1984. Services include: safaris and excursions, conferences and weddings, missionary and special Interest groups. A range of safaris are offered using the company’s own fleet of vehicles. It also offers airport and hotel transfers.
Established in 1985, Star Travel & Tours specialises in general and special interest, private individual and group travel solutions. As well as covering Kenya and Tanzania, it also provides solutions in many other African countries.
ToIbs Kenya Golf Safaris
Tour Africa Safaris
MEMBERSHIP NO. 161 - JOINED 1991
MEMBERSHIP NO. 163 - JOINED 1988
Lenana Road PO Box 20146-00200, Nairobi Contact: Tob Cohen Tel: +254 (0)20 271 0825/6 Cell: +254 733 614 621 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 2015 Email: tobs@kenya golf safaris.com www.kenya-golf-safaris.com
Palacina Court, Kitale Lane PO Box 34187-00100, Nairobi Contact: Mohammed Eltaff Tel: +254 (0)20 272 9333/394/485 Cell: +254 735 229 764 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 3513 Email: info@tourafrica-safaris.com www.tourafrica-safaris.com
Tobs Kenya Golf Safaris is the first and only tour operator in Kenya that specialises in golf holidays, whether or not in combination with luxury wildlife safaris or beach/golf holidays. Tobs has been in operation since 1991. As well as playing on private member’s golf clubs, Tobs offers short trip golf packages and tailor-made safaris.
Tour Africa Safaris is a family owned and run company, offering safaris in both Kenya and Tanzania. The company takes pride in specialising in tailor-made safaris, using a team of specialists who work with customers to design a comprehensive programme to suit their time frame, budget and interests without compromising on value.
Travel Affairs Ltd
Travel Creations Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 167 - JOINED 1996
MEMBERSHIP NO. 168 - JOINED 1998
5th Floor, Block B, Office Suites Parklands Road PO Box 66278 00800, Nairobi Contact: Nimish Shah Tel: +254 (0)20 375 1005/45/55 Cell: +254 722 854 500; 733 713 998 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 1097 Email: tours@travelaffairs.com www.travelaffairs.com
Ground floor, Shelter Afrique Centre Longonot Rd, Upper Hill PO Box 14687-00800, Nairobi Contact: Zainab Yahya Tel: +254 (0)20 271 2011; 271 2015 Cell: +254 734 600 842; 722 335 866 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 5790 Email: info@t-creations.com www.travelcreations.biz
Travel Affairs does not just offer the standard tourist package but rather will tailor-make an itinerary to suit needs, interests and budget. It specialises in honeymoons, family holidays, deluxe camping safaris and air safaris, as well as the more traditional road safaris. Proudly 100 per cent Kenyan owned.
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safaris in style
Safaris Unlimited (Africa) Ltd
Travel Creations has a wealth of experience and expert knowledge of inbound and outbound air travel bookings for Africa and beyond, meet and greet, transfers, hotel accommodation, car hire, adventure activities, meetings, incentives, conferences and events, wildlife and exclusive safaris, travel insurance, bird watching, wedding and honeymoon packages and golf.
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Travel ‘n Style Ltd
travel scene services
MEMBERSHIP NO. 169 - JOINED 1994
MEMBERSHIP NO. 172 - JOINED 1988
Nara House South ‘C’ Shopping Centre PO Box 46172-00100, Nairobi Contact: Lalit N. Jobanputra Tel: +254 (0)20 605 240 Cell: 0720 605 240 Fax: +254 (0)20 606 240 Email: info@travelinstyle.co.ke www.travelinstyle.co.ke Branch office: 2nd Floor Block B The Office Suites, Parklands Road Tel: +254 (0)20 374 2742 Fax: +254 (0)20 374 2824
Suite 6, Jemwa House, Wood Ave off Argwings Kodhek Road PO Box 47541-00100 Nairobi Contact: Jane Mure Tel: +254 (0)20 387 1530/387 1576 Cell: +254 722 313 437; 734 499 387 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 1576 Email: tsskenya@todays.co.ke www.travelsceneafrica.com
Since 1987, Travel ‘n Style has provided high quality leisure travel products to visitors coming to Kenya. Its operations include a destination management unit also offering sport travel and related events, MICE and mid-market customised safaris, delivered in exemplary style helping visitors to explore and enjoy Kenya’s rich wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
For more than 20 years, Travel Scene Services Ltd has acted as a local ground operator for clients world wide providing tailor made Tours in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Tropical IBreaks MEMBERSHIP NO. 247 - JOINED 2001 3rd floor, Victoria House Kimathi Street PO Box 10292-00100, Nairobi Contact: Amit Malde Tel: +254 (0) 20 222 1697; 316 462; 312 584 Cell: +254 722 514 760; 733 615 859 Fax: +254 (0)20 2211731 Email: info@tropicalbreaks.com www.tropicalbreaks.com
Services include tours, travel, local and international airline and hotel bookings, local and overseas tours, educational tours, golfing holidays, honeymoon safaris, incentive holidays, and conferences.
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Tropical Ice Ltd
unigloIbe northline travel ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 177 - JOINED 1984
MEMBERSHIP NO. 288 - JOINED 2003
98 Marula Lane, Karen PO Box 57341, Nairobi Contact: Ian Allan Tel: +254 (0)20 884 652/884 653 Cell: +254 733 841 250 Fax: +254 (0)20 883 966 Email: tropice@africaonline.co.ke www.tropical-ice.com
20th Century Plaza Mama Ngina Street PO Box 55889-00200, Nairobi Contact: Mugo Nyoike-Mugo Tel: +254 (0)20 225 0700; 225 0870; 222 8400; 222 8403 Fax: +254 (0)20 224 0619 Email: enquiry@northlinetravel.com www.northlinetravel.com
Tropical Ice started the whole idea of ‘adventure travel’ in East Africa back in 1978, and somehow over the years it has successfully managed to retain the word ‘adventure’ in all that it does. Tropical Ice offers luxury safaris to Africa’s most unspoiled places with safaris designed for the physically active; for people who don’t want to see Africa through the windows of a vehicle.
Uniglobe Northline Travel is part of the largest single brand travel franchise company in the world, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and the third largest business travel agency organisation in the world with over 1,200 office locations.
Venture Africa Safaris & Travel
Westminster Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 185 - JOINED 1995
MEMBERSHIP NO. 192 - JOINED 1988
3rd floor, City House Standard/Wabera Street PO Box 8696-00300, Nairobi Contact: W.K. Ruto Tel: +254 (0)20 219 511/888/228 466 Cell: +254 725 843 324 Fax: +254 (0)20 219 263 Email: info@ventureafricasafaris.com www.ventureafricasafaris.com
90 Kisembe Estate, Lang’ata PO Box 15097-00200, Nairobi Contact: Guy Lawrence Tel: +254 (0)20 890 734 Cell: +254 725 113 542 Fax: +254 (0)20 890 734 Email: westminster@westminstersafaris.com www.westminstersafaris.com
Venture Africa is a Kenya-based company established in 1988 and offering safaris and tours in Kenya and Tanzania. As well as wildlife safaris and beach resort holidays, the company provides a range of special interest safaris including bird watching, climbing, golf, fishing, walking, white-water rafting and cycling safaris.
Westminster Safaris Africa is a small up market safari outfitter founded close to 30 years ago, offering personalised luxury safaris throughout East Africa under the finest canvas camps and lodges. Whether for the wildlife, culture, adventure, activity or the coast, every safari is tailored by guides to focus on the desired safari experience.
acacia holidays ltd
adventure centre ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 337 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 217 - JOINED 1999
1st floor, No 5 Furaha Court Argwings Kodhek Road PO Box 4347-00506, Nairobi Contact: Joshua Nyiera Tel: +254 (0)20 2733700 Cell: +254 722 521955 Fax: +254 (0)20 2727657 Email: info@acaciaholidays.com www.acaciaholidays.com
PO Box 281, Ukunda Contact: Sally Mullens Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2331/3055 Cell: +254 722 205154 Fax: + 254 (0)40 3203154 Email: admin@wasiniislandkenya.com www.wasiniisland.com
KATO members, such as Adventure Centre Ltd, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting its members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
African Jacana Safaris
African Route Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 235 - JOINED 2000
MEMBERSHIP NO. 285 - JOINED 2003
4th floor, Portal House PO Box 16119-00100, Nairobi Contact: Fred G. Kimani Tel: +254 (0)20 343 515/6 Cell: +254 722 623 355 Fax: +254 (0)20 311 307 Email: afrijacana@africaonline.co.ke www.africanjacana.com
Old Cannon Towers, Moi Avenue PO Box 41112-00100, Nairobi Contact: Nelson K. Mburugu Tel: +254 (0)41 230 322 Cell: +254 722 859 529 Fax: +254 (0)41 315 803 Email: safaris@kenyaweb.com www.africanroutesafaris.com
Founded in 1997, African Jacana Safaris offers a vast array of safari options in Kenya and Tanzania with carefully chosen accommodation and using its own fleet of vehicles.
African Route Safaris is one of Kenya’s fastest growing and most respected ground handling company. Its safaris are for those with a spirit of adventure and those who wish to experience a taste of excitement and romance.
KATO memIbers: category E
Acacia Holidays offers many services such as ticketing, hotel reservations, tours and safaris, incentive travel, conference organisation and mountain climbing. The company has representative offices in Tanzania and Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Egypt.
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african safari diani adventures MEMBERSHIP NO. 332 - JOINED 2005 PO Box 5664-80401, Diani Contact: Gilles Mourat Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2776 Cell: +254 733 434 475 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2776 Email: contact@safari afrique.com www.safari afrique.com
African Safari Diani Adventures is one of the first and best French tour companies in Kenya. It has its own 4x4 vehicles, quads, and its guides are fluent in French. It also offers superb villas located 50 miles from the sea at Diani.
African Tropical Safaris Ltd
AFRIQUEEN ADVENTURE LTD
MEMBERSHIP NO. 279 - JOINED 2002
MEMBERSHIP NO. 365 - JOINED 2007
Laico Regency Hotel, Mezzanine 1 Uhuru Highway/Loita Street PO Box 11663-00400, Nairobi Contact: Amynah Alibhai Tel: +254 (0)20-221 5432/221 7421 Cell: +254 733 517 777 Fax: +254 (0)20 217 422 Email: info@atskenya.com www.atskenya.com
7th floor, Standard Bldg Wabera Street PO Box 65084-00619, Nairobi Contact: William Thuku Tel: +254 342484/5 / 2225241 Fax: +254 342484 Cell: +254 722 622110 Email: afriqueenadventure@kenyaweb.com www.afriqueenadventure.com
African Tropical Safaris offers not only an opportunity to experience the beauty of Africa, but a complete, value-added package, including a host of services to make an unforgettable travel experience. All itineraries and safari locations have been carefully selected to provide a wide range of package choices.
Afriqueen Adventure Travel is an owner-managed company providing tours and travel related services in East Africa. The company’s goal is to provide exceptional safaris at reasonable prices. Kenyan owned and managed, it seeks to provide unique experiences to meet the needs of its individual clients.
Aloha Tours & Safaris
amazing tours & travel ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 290 - JOINED 2003
MEMBERSHIP NO. 11 - JOINED 1996
PCEA Apartments, Jabavu Road next to Kilimani Police PO Box 10248-00100 Nairobi Contact: Charles M. Waweru Tel: +254 (0)20 271 9330 Cell: +254 733 917 490; 726 955 835 Fax: 254 (0)20 271 6992 Email: alohatrs@nbnet.co.ke www.catsafaris.com
PO Box 75264, Loita House Loita Street, Nairobi Contact: Rhoda Ndekele Tel: +254 (0)20 233 1095; 222 9482 Fax: +254 (0)20 233 0774 Email: info@amazing-safaris.com www.amazingsafaris.com
Aloha Tours & Safaris designs itineraries to offer to any size group, including, families, students and special interest groups.
Amazing Tours & Travel Ltd is a fully registered Tours and Travel agency, incorporated in 1994. It is situated in the heart of Nairobi with a highqualified team of staff with vast experience in the tourism industry, with two major departments, Tours and Air Ticketing.
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anste tours & travel limited
Archer Clark Enterprises Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 325 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 237 - JOINED 2000
Rm 701 702, 7th floor, Jubilee Ins. Exchange, Kaunda St, PO Box 70351-00400 Nairobi Contact: Stephen M. Mwangi Tel: +254 (0)20 230228 Cell: 0721 991597/0733/739824 Fax: +254 (0)20 213317 Email: anstetours@anstegroup.com www.ekomsites.com
PO Box 763-20117, Naivasha Contact: AnneLise Clark Tel: +254 (0)20 204 5522 Cell: +254 722 384 714; 733 273 031 Email: ace@kenyaweb.com
Anste Tours & Travel Ltd specialises in air, sea and road travel care and organises short cruises and safaris / tours, including, hotel bookings, airport transfers, educatonal tours/ cruises in Kenya, Eastern Africa and beyond.
MEMBERSHIP NO. 14 - JOINED 1993 Tana Hse, Karen Shopping Centre PO Box 6224-00300, Nairobi Contact: Peter Nderitu Tel: +254 (0)20 882 585 Cell: +254 722 756 605 Fax: +254 (0)20 882 585 Email: sales@artsafaris.co.ke
As You Like It (Safaris) Ltd
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John and AnneLise (Archer) Clark have over 40 years’ of safari experience between them; they specialise in putting together safaris that are tailor-made to cater to their guests personal preferences and pride themselves on the many repeat bookings they get from returning visitors.
Art Safaris Africa Ltd
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Art Safaris Africa is a well established firm with 13 years experience in East Africa, The company is in a position to cater for all safari needs, be it photo safaris, study safaris, golf safaris, artistic safaris or just leisure.
australken tours & travel Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 225 - JOINED 2000
MEMBERSHIP NO. 16 - JOINED 1998
27 Cove Cottage, Quarry Lane Lang’ata PO Box 40501-00100, Nairobi Contact: Vivien Prince Tel: +254 (0)20 890 045; 891 435 Cell: +254 714 886 736 Fax: +254 (0)20 884 312 Email: vivprince@africaonline.co.ke www.asyoulikeitsafaris.com
8th floor, Sonalux House, Moi Avenue PO Box 51937-00200, Nairobi Contact: Zippy J. Mugweru Tel: +254 (0)20 243 3508/9 Cell: +254 733 888 720 Fax: +254 (0)20 222 2297 Email: safaris@australken.com www.australken.com
As You Like It Safari is a unique safari operator covering Kenya and all of East Africa. It emphasises personal care and attention to detail, and a guarantee to deliver what is promised – an outstanding service, and an experience of the pride of East Africa.
Australken Tours & Travel Ltd is a family-run company that provides safaris, hotel reservations, camping, conventions, mountain climbing, gorilla trekking, golfing, ticketing and car hire.
AV Tours & Safaris Ltd
Avenue Motors Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 263 - JOINED 2002
MEMBERSHIP NO. 17 - JOINED 1982
Loresho Ridge Rd PO Box 10380-00100, Nairobi Contact: David K. Kuria Tel: +254 (0)20 418 0316/7 Cell: +254 722 200 519 Fax: +254 (0)20 418 0318 Email: avtours@africaonline.co.ke www.av-tours.com
Moi Avenue, opp. UTC Ltd PO Box 83697-80100, Mombasa Contact: Pritam Singh Tel: +254 (0)41 315 111/225 126/62 Fax: +254 (0)41 229 390 Email: avenue@africaonline.co.ke
AV Tours & Safaris Ltd owns and maintains a fleet of mini-buses and four-wheel-drive Landcruisers, and offers small group safaris using trained local guides
Avenue Motors offers a wide range of car hire services including selfdrive and chauffeur-driven vehicles.
Avenue Service Station
Ibasecamp travel ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 18 - JOINED 1996
MEMBERSHIP NO. 330 - JOINED 2005
PO Box 10648-00100, Nairobi Contact: H.K. Shah Tel: +254 (0)20 221 9725; 313 311; 313 297 Cell: +254 722 827 440; 733 609649 Fax: +254 (0)20 221 6923/221 4727 Email: info@avenuecarhire.com www.avenuecarhire.com
Ole Odume Rd End of Arwings Kodhek Rd PO Box 43369, Nairobi Contact: Ronald Mutie Tel: +254 (0)20 387 7490/1/2 Cell: +254 733 333 909 Email: info@basecampexplorer.co.ke
Operating from a service station offering minor repairs, fuel and tyre sales and other services, the company manages a fleet of over 70 cars and executive vehicles for hire.
Basecamp Explorer (former Ecco Travel Group) was established in1998, and is the parent company of subsidiaries/tourist activities in Norway, Sweden, Kenya, India and Russia. The focus is on responsible tourism and eco-tourism in parts of the world where the basis for the preservation, as well as the possibility to experience the most exciting local culture and nature, exists.
Ibelken adventure safaris ltd
Ibernie tours & safaris ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 317 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 333 - JOINED 2005
3rd floor, Uganda House Kenyatta Avenue PO Box 20761-00202, Nairobi Contact: Stephen Oduor Tel: +254 (0)20 230 292/322 Cell: +254 723 945 694; 733 900 203 Fax: +254 (0)20 230 292/322 Email: belkenadventure@yahoo.com www.belkenadventures.com
4th floor, Nanak House Kimathi/Banda St PO Box 76079-00508, Nairobi Contact: George Mutisya Tel: +254 (0)20 214 759 Cell: +254 721 222 200 Email: bernietours@wananchi.com
KATO members, such as Bernie Tours & Safaris Ltd, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting its members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
Ibruce safaris MEMBERSHIP NO. 356 - JOINED 2006 4a Balmoral Court, Ralph Bunche Rd PO Box 40662-00100, Nairobi Contact: W.G Dixson Tel: +254 (0)20 271 3820 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 8532 Email: bsdiscoverafrica@wananchi.com www.discover africa ltd.com
Bruce Safaris Discover Africa is a modest sized, innovative and flexible safari tour company designing and operating customised arrangements of many kinds in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Southern Africa. Owing to its size and makeup it can focus very effectively and provide excellent personal service to clients and agents.
KATO memIbers: category E
Belken Adventure Safaris Ltd was established in 2001, operating with one vehicle. At present Belken Adventure Ltd has a large fleet of well maintained vehicles, and are staffed with specially trained personnel. All our 4x4 vehicle, self drive vehicles and 25 seaters are modified and equipped for luxurious game viewing and touring.
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Ibushbuck Adventures Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 29 - JOINED 1995 Peponi Road, Westlands PO Box 67449-00200, Nairobi Contact: Ken Bacia Tel: +254 (0)20 712 3090/1505/54 Cell: +254 722 356 838 Fax: +254 (0)20 712 1505 Email: bushbuck@wananchi.com www.bushbuckadventures.com
Bushbuck is an expert in the adventure safari market offering a wide range of safaris throughout Kenya as well as stays at Bushbuck Mara Camp, its private camp in the Masai Mara.
Call of Africa Safaris
catalyst travels ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 222 - JOINED 1999
MEMBERSHIP NO. 338 - JOINED 2006
3rd floor, Uganda House Kenyatta Ave PO Box 27767, Nairobi Contact: Anne Carren Sand Tel: +254 (0)20 229 729/248547/469 Cell: +254 722 779 158 Fax: +254 (0)20 229 729/604 994 Email: info@call-of-africa-safaris.com www.call-of-africa-safaris.com
501c Mpaka Plaza, Mpaka Rd Westlands PO Box 41724-00100, Nairobi Contact: Geetha Sathyamoorthy Tel: +254 (0)20 444 6103; 444 6031 Cell: +254 722 658 602 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 6005 Email: info@catalysttravels.com www.catalysttravels.com
Call of Africa Safaris provides safari lodge tours, beach holidays and car hire in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Safaris include the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu and Kilimanjaro.
Catalyst Travels Ltd was started by Geetha Sathyamoorthy in 1992 to provide the link between airlines, hotels, tours, and customers. Its range of services includes: air travel bookings and ticketing, airport transfers, hotel bookings, inbound and outbound tours and car hire.
central rent a car
CKC Tours & Travel
MEMBERSHIP NO. 232 - JOINED 1990
MEMBERSHIP NO. 294 - JOINED 2003
680 Hotel, Muindi Mbingu Street, PO Box 49439-00100, Nairobi Contact: R. Esmael Tel: +254 (0)20 222 2888/313 494 Cell: +254 733 608 748 Fax: +254 (0)20 253 258 Email: cars@carhirekenya.com www.carhirekenya.com
5th floor, Verdic House Mama Ngina Street PO Box 4743-00200, Nairobi Contact: John Muhoho Tel: +254 (0)20 310 152/210 774 Cell: +254 722 759 912 Fax: +254 (0)20 210 774 Email: info@ckcsafaris.com www.ckcsafaris.com
Central Rent a Car has been in business since 1980 offering car hire services from its base in downtown Nairobi. It provides 4x4s for self drive adventure safari use and saloons for the town user.
CKC Tours & Travel is a reliable, reputable and environmentally conscious tour operator providing safari options in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Uganda.
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Cotts Travel & Tours Ltd
daymu travel & safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 244 - JOINED 2000
MEMBERSHIP NO. 326 - JOINED 2005
Ground floor, Unga House Muthithi Road, Westlands PO Box 46724-00100, Nairobi Contact: Florence Njenga Tel: +254 (0)20 444 0734/444 8397 Cell: +254 733 609 623 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 4197 Email: infocotts@cottstravel.com www.cottstravel.com
Arwings Kodhek Rd Hurlingham Court Building Nairobi Contact: Daniel Hadgu Tel: +254 723 8232/3 Cell: +254 723 834 499 Fax: +254 (0)20 271 4802 Email: daymutravel@consultant.com www.daymutravel.net
With over 40 years’ experience, Cotts Travel & Tours offers a range of specialised tours in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, including city tours, beach holidays and safaris.
Daymu Travel & Safaris arranges budget safaris, luxury camping, lodge safaris, flying safaris, walking safaris, golf safaris, balloon safaris, mountain climbing, bird watching, honeymoon safaris, beach holidays, conferences and much more to suit each client’s need.
designer tours & travel
Destinations Link Services Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 322 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 41 - JOINED 1997
2nd floor, Horton Court, Lenana Rd PO Box 1920-00100, Nairobi Contact: Eunice Koome Tel: +254 (0)20 387 5765; 387 2246 Cell: +254 722 521 501 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 5765 Email: safari@designersafari.com www.designersafari.com
China Gardens, UN Avenue Gigiri PO Box 63364-00619, Nairobi Contact: Joseph Muongeri Tel: +254 (0)20 7122 245/262/139 Cell: +254 722 819 915 Fax: +254 (0)20 712 2246 Email: destinationslink@wananchi.com
Started in 2000 by Eunice Koome and Justin Chianda, Designer Tours and Travel specialises in budget camping safaris and luxury tented and lodge safaris. The company offers something for everyone from climbing Mt Kenya or Kilimanjaro, to safari to see the African wildlife or a beach holiday to unwind.
Destinations Link Services is fully licensed for tour operations covering leisure, beach, wildlife, cultural and landscape safaris. It is specialised for agricultural enthusiasts and the company also offers other special interests
info@destinationslink.com www.destinationslink.com
east african shuttles & safaris
El Molo Tours & Travel
MEMBERSHIP NO. 350 - JOINED 2006
MEMBERSHIP NO. 49 - JOINED 1996
4th floor, Portal Place Building PO Box 11644-00100, Nairobi Contact: Christopher Mbogo Tel: +254 (0)20 248 453 Cell: +254 722 348 656 Fax: +254 (0)20 248 453 Email: info@eastafricashuttles.com www.eastafricashuttles.com
Emperor Plaza, Kenyatta Ave PO Box 71428-00622, Nairobi Contact: Maj.(Rtd) William Kamunge Tel: +254 (0)20 216 520/296 Cell: +254 722 783 304 Fax: +254 (0)20 216 372 Email: elmolo@wananchi.com www.elmolotours.com
African safari outfitters for wildlife and cultural safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. A leading safari tour operator and agency in tour operations to East Africa and wildlife holidays to Kenya parks and Tanzania game safaris.
El Molo Tours has over a decade of tours and travel experience in Kenya. Choose from the various travel itineraries to have an adventure of a lifetime. Among much else, it specialises in mountaineering, horse riding, camping safaris and cultural experience safaris.
Exotic Destinations Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 312 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 218 - JOINED 1999
5th floor, Kampus Towers University Way PO Box 28891-00200, Nairobi Contact: James Mwangi Tel: +254 (0)20 316 851/780 Cell: +254 722 839 412 Fax: +254 (0)20 316780 Email: info@eurasiansafaris.com www.eurasiansafaris.com
Paradise Lost, Diani Beach Road PO Box 5050-80401, Diani Contact: Abubakar Twalib Tel: +254 (0)40 320 3513/4 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 3389 Email: paradise.lost@africaonline.co.ke
Eurasian Tours is a tour operating company based in Nairobi. Eurasian Tours expertly handles safaris to all tourist destinations in Kenya and Tanzania. It is specialised in airport transfer, car rental, camping safaris, luxury lodge safaris, mountain climbing hotels and lodge bookings, as well as International and domestic air tickets.
Discover magical Africa in Paradise Lost, Paradise Found. An exotic destination combining history, culture, nature and delicious seafood cuisine. Exhilarating sea excursions lead to the hideout of crocodiles and dolphins. “Magharibi” is the sunset on the backdrop of the African evening sky.
Ferrari Tours House No.13, Ngong View Link KCB Training College, Karen PO Box 25911, Nairobi Contact: Ratan S.Kalyan Tel: +254 (0)20 884 569/882 866 Fax: +254 (0)20 883 897 Email: safari@ferraritours.co.ke www.ferraritours.co.ke
Ferrari Tours has a fleet of vehicles and offers tourism transport to various operators locally and internationally, as well arranging safaris for various groups including hotel bookings and private safaris.
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MEMBERSHIP NO. 223 - JOINED 1999
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eurasian tours & Safaris ltd
Four Iby Four Safaris Ltd
flawless links MEMBERSHIP NO. 345 - JOINED 2006
MEMBERSHIP NO. 58 - JOINED 1985
Lantana Rd, East Church Flats Westlands PO Box 1267-00606, Nairobi Contact: Mary Shimechero Tel: +254 (0)20 445 0507 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 0507 Email: thelinks@wananchi.com
Lenana Forest Centre, Ngong Road PO Box 24397-00205, Nairobi Contact: Peter Silvester Tel: +254 (0)20 387 7018/387 7374 Cell: +254 720 612 488 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 7851 Email: ras@swiftkenya.com
KATO members, such as Flawless Links, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting its members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
Four by Four Safaris Ltd offers privately guided bespoke safaris under canvas.
Franz Lang Safaris
furstenberg safaris ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 59 - JOINED 1984
MEMBERSHIP NO. 307 - JOINED 2005
PO Box 1027-00621, Nairobi Conatct: Franz Lang Email: flang@africaonline.co.ke
Alfa Centre, along Mombasa Rd PO Box 10761-00100, Nairobi Contact: Gerrit Natebus Tel: +254 (0)20 821 501; 821 502 Cell: +254 735 495 769 Fax: +254 (0)20 821 502 Email: furstenberg@wananchi.com www.furstenberg safaris.com
Franz Lang safaris has been offering luxury tented safaris since 1968.
Established in 2001, Furstenberg Safaris is a Kenyan based tour operator company with head offices in Nairobi and a regional office in Mombasa. Furstenberg Safaris is a family-run company under the management of Gladys Njeri Njoroge and Gerrit Natebus, which has over 20 years experience in the tourism industry.
GAT Safaris
go africa travel co. ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 300 - JOINED 2004
MEMBERSHIP NO. 331 - JOINED 2005
4th Avenue Parklands (Ruchira) PO Box 39925-00623, Nairobi Contact: Shama Chitnis Tel: +254 (0)40 375 0110 Cell: +254 722 613 117 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2647 Email: dbrugatchi@kenyaweb.com www.gatsafariskenya.com
1st floor, NHIF Building, Ragati Rd PO Box 47662-00100, Nairobi Contact: Han Jun Tel: +254 (0)20 273 4650/; (0)41 271 9988 Cell: +254 733 605 206 Fax: +254 (0)20 273 4647; 272 8546 Email: goafrica@wananchi.com www.goafrica ke.com
Gat Safaris started in 1996. Before that and for over a decade, Gat carefully planned itineraries for large numbers of friends, acquaintances, and relations who visited Kenya and Tanzania. Today, Gat shows clients only the very best of Kenya and Tanzania.
KATO members, such as Go Africa Travel Ltd, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting its members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
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Hamerkop Safaris
MEMBERSHIP NO. 258 - JOINED 2001
MEMBERSHIP NO. 271 - JOINED 2002
Jubilee Insurance Exchange Mama Ngina Street PO Box 79246-00200, Nairobi Contact: Richard Nyagaka Tel: +254 (0)20 252 969 Cell: +254 722 698 837 Fax: +254 (0)20 252 969 Email: grandeditiontours@yahoo.com www.grandtoursonline.com
Asili Co-operative House Moi Avenue PO Box 15316-00100 Nairobi Contact: Regina Ngaruiya Tel: +254 (0)20 313 852/221 9560 Cell: +254 722 528 241; 733 970 940 Fax: +254 (0)20 313 852 Email: info@hamerkopsafaris.com www.hamerkopsafaris.com
Using its owns fleet of vehicles, Grand Edition Tours offers an extensive range of tours and safaris throughout Kenya including camping safaris, lodge safaris, air safaris, beach holidays and special interest excursion.
Haya Safaris Africa & Travel Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 72 - JOINED 1985 Heiner Seiz, Lamu Road PO Box 73, Malindi Contact: S.S. Mohamed Tel: +254 (0)42 20 374; 31 754 Fax: +254 (0)42 20 374; 31 754 Email: hayasafaris@yahoo.com
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Hamerkop Safaris offers a wide range of safaris including luxury lodge and budget camping safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Mt Kenya climbing and Mt Kilimanjaro trekking. Flying packages, honeymoon safaris, beach holidays, hotels/lodge reservations in East Africa, car rental, shuttle transfers and gorilla treks in Uganda
KATO members, such as Haya Safaris Africa, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting the members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
iIbis tours & travel ltd
We also offer beach holidays from the great shores of the Kenyan Coasts, to the Spice of Zanzibar, to Glorious Seychelles and Sugary Mauritius.
MEMBERSHIP NO. 76 - JOINED 1986
MEMBERSHIP NO. 347 - JOINED 2006
8th floor, City Hall Annexe PO Box 543-00502, Nairobi Contact: Peter Muiruri Tel: +254 (0)20 882 774/215 907 Cell: +254 733 724 344; 722 746 370 Fax: +254 (0)20 215 907 Email: aadventuresafari@wananchi.com www.aadventuresafari.com
School Lane, Westlands PO Box 42475-00100, Nairobi Contact: Nagib J.C.Popat Tel: +254 (0)20 445 0943/4 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 0945 Email: info@ibistourskenya.com www.ibistourskenya.com
Africa Adventure Safari offers holiday programmes organised by Hotel and Adventure Travel of Nairobi with dependable expertise and experience gained through over 30 years of involvement in holiday services in Africa.
Ibis Tours and Travel is one of Kenya’s leading tour operators, with a team of dedicated professionals It covers the whole of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with a centrally based headquarters in Nairobi - Kenya. Despite significant growth of the company, its personalised service has been the real key to its success.
Imperial Air Services Ltd
incentive travel ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 246 - JOINED 2001
MEMBERSHIP NO. 313 - JOINED 2005
1st floor, Yaya Centre PO Box 76081-00508, Nairobi Contact: J.S. Karanja Tel: +254 (0)20 386 6106, 386 8291 Cell: +254 722 652 306 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 1901 Email: imperialtrv@iconnect.co.ke www.tourafricana.com
Chaka Place, Arwings Kodhek Rd PO Box 79513-00200 Nairobi Contact: Kiiri Mahiani Tel: +254 (0)20 272 1601 Cell: +254 722 483 043 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 1601 Email: info@incentivetravel.co.ke www.incentivetravel.co.ke
With more than 15 years of hosting safaris in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Egypt and South Africa, Imperial Air Services Ltd provides the best these countries have to offer from stunning tailor-made safaris to luxurious hotel breaks.
Founded in 1996, Incentive Travel aims to offer unique alternatives and creative solutions to our customers in holiday and travel. Its packages include adventure travel, air travel, and ticketing, incentive travel group safaris, tailor-made safaris for individual travellers, camping, climbing and white water rafting among others.
IntoAfrica Eco Travel Ltd
Jet Travel Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 105 - JOINED 1995
MEMBERSHIP NO. 83 - JOINED 1984
Room 430 4th floor, Jubilee Insurance House Wabera Street PO Box 15796-00100, Nairobi Contact: Patrick Wanjohi Tel: +254 (0)20 210 051/242 133 Cell: +254 722 511 752; 722 313 161 Fax: +254 (0)20 210 051 Email: safaris@intoafrica.co.ke www.intoafrica.co.ke
7th Floor, Rehani House Koinange Street, Nairobi Contact: Ada van der Leer Tel: +254 (0)20 310 360; 310 535; 310 453; 310 498 Cell: +254 722 271 930; 733 590 164 Email: info@jetravel.co.ke www.jettravelkenya.com
IntoAfrica Eco Travel offers fair-trade adventure safaris and mountain treks with unique insights into the environments, cultures and wildlife of Kenya and Tanzania.
Jet Travel Ltd was established in 1978 and appointed an IATA agent. As a travel agent it is able to offer air fares, flight reservation, hotel reservations and general tours in any part of the world.
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MEMBERSHIP NO. 272 - JOINED 2002
MEMBERSHIP NO. 343 - JOINED 2006
Exeter Court, Kindaruma Road Nairobi Contact: Jennifer Ratliff Tel: +254 (0)20 387 0239/387 5798 Cell: +254 733 614 362; 720 204 715 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 0239 Email: info@jmarsafaris.com www.jmarsafaris.com
Off Lang’ata Rd, Karen PO Box 15283-00509, Nairobi Contact: Kerry Glen Tel: +254 (0)20 891 065 Fax: +254 (0)20 890 266 Email: kerry@kerry-glen.com www.kerry-glen.com
JMAR Safaris specialises in customised safaris throughout Kenya and Tanzania. It is especially suitable for small groups and families and has a five-tent luxury camp in a secluded area in the northwest of the Masai Mara.
Karisia Ltd offers unique, tailormade journeys to Kenya’s diverse and spectacular countryside. It specialises in walking safaris as well as ornithological and photographic trips to the less-travelled areas of Kenya but is equally comfortable leading safaris to Kenya’s famous National Parks and its beautiful coastline.
Kenya Ibeach Travel Ltd
kisima tours & safaris ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 283 - JOINED 2003
MEMBERSHIP NO. 320 - JOINED 2005
PO Box 82082, Mombasa Contact: N. Hussein Visram Tel: +254 (0)41 227 007 Fax: +254 (0)41 227 007 Email: info@kenya-travels.com www.kenya-travels.com
Trisul Towers, Muranga Road 2851-00100, Nairobi Contact: Anne M. N’gang’a Tel: +254 (0)20 374 8824 Cell: +254 733 778 343; 720 909 852 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 1501 Email: tours@kisimasafaris.com www.kisimasafaris.com
Kenya Beach Travel offers all types of East African tours and travel services including safaris to Kenya and Tanzania, beach vacations, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing safaris, Nairobi hotel accommodations, day excursions and Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro climbing.
Kisima Safaris combines the best to confront its visitors with practical realities of this untamed part of Africa. It is also keen in developing and building the personal touch from individual visitors by connecting them with nature and local communities so that they appreciate the magic of Africa.
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leIboo safari tours ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 354 - JOINED 2006
MEMBERSHIP NO. 346 - JOINED 2006
3rd floor, Caxton House PO Box 9251-00100, Nairobi Contact: Jeff Muthengi Tel: +254 (0)20 344 167 Cell: +254 722 387 686 Fax: +254 (0)20 344167 Email: info@leadex-safaris.com www.leadex-safaris.com
Off Ndeger Rd, Karen PO Box 746-00502, Nairobi Contact: Claudio Raccanello Tel: +254 (0)20 890 245 Fax: +254 (0)20 890 277 Email: info@leboosafaris.com www.leboosafaris.com
Leading Expeditions offers small more personalized highly interactive and flexible tours for the more adventurous traveller. Tailor made travel itineraries for singles, couples and groups include lodge safaris, adventure safaris, luxury safaris, camping safaris, self-drive trips, day trips, car rental, family trips, flying safaris and accommodation in selected outlets.
KATO memIbers: category E
JMAR Safaris Ltd
Leboo Safari Tours Ltd is a mediumsized safari company specialising in French-speaking safaris all over Kenya and East Africa. It offers tailor made safaris off the beaten tracks.
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LindIberg Holidays & Safaris
long ren tours & Travel ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 261 - JOINED 2002
MEMBERSHIP NO. 339 - JOINED 2006
Ramco Court, Mombasa Rd PO Box 27604, Nairobi Contact: Charles Kathurima Tel: +254 (0)20 606 731; 606 732 Fax: +254 (0)20 606 730 Cell: +254 722 527 223; 721 377 948 Email: lindberg@swiftkenya.com www.lindbergsafaris.com
12th floor, Posta Sacco Plaza PO Box 30329-00100, Nairobi Contact: Peng Juan Xie Tel: +254 (0)20 244 431 Cell: +254 722 600 131 Fax: +254 (0)20 213 858 Email: longren@wananchi.com www.longrentours.cn
Established by a Kenyan national, Lindberg offers a range of wildlife and adventure safaris and tours options as well as beach holidays, and special interest safaris.
KATO members, such as Long Ren Tours & Travel Ltd, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting its members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
Madukha Tours & Safaris Ltd
Maridadi Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 304 - JOINED 2004
MEMBERSHIP NO. 100 - JOINED 1998
PO Box 12167-00400, Nairobi Contact: William Yagomba Tel: +254 (0)20 341 955/211 978 Cell: +254 722 513 240 Fax: +254 (0)20 340 152 Email: info@madukhasafaris.com www.madukhasafaris.com www.africansafariair.com
1st floor, Kampus Towers University Way PO Box 46992-00100, Nairobi Contact: Charles Kimani Tel: +254 (0)20 242 678 Cell: 0722 726 783 Fax: +254 (0)20 342 180 Email: info@maridadisafaris.co.ke www.maridadisafaris.co.ke
Madukha Tours & Safaris is a Kenyan-registered company with many years of experience in safari operations. The company is a member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO).
Maridadi Safaris Ltd is a tour operator and destination management company specialising in organising wildlife viewing safaris, adventure camping safaris, excursions, cultural experiences, and incentive safaris, while also catering for special interests groups.
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Mathews Safaris
MEMBERSHIP NO. 314 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 102 - JOINED 1985
3rd floor, Caxton House, Koinange St PO Box 7112-00200, Nairobi Contact: Maimuna Daudi Tel: +254 (0)20 221 116/245 692 Cell: +254 722 860 948 Fax: +254 (0)20 221 088 Email: info@matembotours.com www.matembotours.com
Kifaru Lane, Lang’ata PO Box 24302-00502, Nairobi Contact: Clair G. Mathews Tel: +254 (0)20 891 237 Cell: +254 722 823 795; 733 614 970 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 237 Skype: mathewssafaris1967 Email: safaris@mathewssafaris.com www.mathewssafaris.com
Matembo Tours & Safaris is an inbound tour operator offering lodge and camping wildlife safaris in Kenya and Tanzania well as accommodation, car hire, beach holidays and mountain climbing. It has a wide range of classic, luxury, all-inclusive and great bargain deal holidays, all based in exclusive luxury hotels, lodges and safari parks.
For over 40 years Mathews Safaris has excelled in providing its guests with bespoke luxury travel in East and Southern Africa. It combines the best elements of the classic safari with flawless planning and service.
menengai holidays ltd
Mombasa Air Safari Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 348 - JOINED 2006
MEMBERSHIP NO. 260 - JOINED 2002
40 Bunyala/Lower Hill Rd Upper Hill PO Box 7935-00300, Nairobi Contact: Daniel Njaga Tel: +254 (0)20 2733702 Cell: 0720 950500 Fax: +254 (0)20 2711371 Email: info@menengaiholidays.com www.menengaiholidays.com
General Avi Blvd Moi International Airport PO Box 93961-80115 Mombasa Contact: J.M. Cleave Tel: +254 (0)41 343 3061; 343 4265/487 Cell: +254 734 400 400; 734 500 500 Fax: +254 (0)41 343 4264 Email: airserve@mombasaairsafari.com www.mombasaairsafari.com
Menengai Holidays is a leading tour and safari-operating company with a head office in Nairobi. It is proudly and confidently setting the pace in professional safari packaging and service delivery, enriching its services with creativity, professional flare and social warmth to make each safari a truly memorable experience.
Mombasa Air Safari is the oldest established domestic scheduled air carrier and flies daily scheduled services to various tourist destinations from the Kenya Coast including Mombasa, Ukunda, Malindi, Masai Mara, Tsavo West and Amboseli.
Nahdy Travel & Tours Ltd
Naked Wilderness Afrika
MEMBERSHIP NO. 281 - JOINED 2003
MEMBERSHIP NO. 311 - JOINED 2004
12th floor, Posta Sacco Plaza University Way PO Box 5368-00100, Nairobi Contact: Faraj Abdalla Tel: +254 (0)20 310 285 Fax: +254 (0)20 315 101 Email: nahdy@todays.co.ke www.nahdytravel.com
Bhandari Plaza-Mezz 1, Westlands PO Box 12879-00100, Nairobi Contact: Nilima Tel: +254 (0)20 444 1860 Cell: +254 725 766 005 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 0300 Email: info@nakedwilderness.com www.nakedwilderness.com
Nahdy Travel & Tours Ltd is one of the most well established tour operators in Kenya, with a full-fledged operation and offices in Nairobi.
With over 23 years of tour operation, Naked Wilderness provides visitors with an insider’s view of the beauty of Africa. Naked Wildneress offers photographic safaris, mountain climbing, mobile camping, cultural discovery, family adventure and idyllic beach getaways.
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Nutty Safaris & Motors
MEMBERSHIP NO. 342 - JOINED 2006
MEMBERSHIP NO. 111 - JOINED 1987
PO Box 83320-80100, Mombasa Contact: Arvind Patel Tel: +254 (0)20 213 8318 Cell: +254 733 736 407 Fax: +254 (0)41 474 850 Email: info@kenyatoursafari.com www.kenyatoursafari.com
PO Box 45833-00100, Nairobi Contact: Bhavisha Dodhia Tel: +254 (0)20 375 3655/6/7 Cell: +254 722 694 440; 733 596 802 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 3475 Email: bdodhia@nbi.ispkenya.com www.nuttysafaris.com
Nutty Safaris was established in 1985 and has become one of Kenya’s leading tour operators catering for the discerning traveller. Nutty Safaris specialises in tailormade holidays with a difference, offering an array of accommodation together with road/flying packages in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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Partners of Adventure
MEMBERSHIP NO. 113 - JOINED 1995
MEMBERSHIP NO. 219 - JOINED 1999
PO Box 10467-00100, Nairobi Contact: Robert Nyaga Fax: +254 (0)20 811 507 Cell: +254 733 423 951; 735 797712 Tel: +254 (0)20 300 2547 Email: safari@ostrichholidayz.com www.ostrichholidayz.com
Highview Estate, Mbagathi Way Opp. KEMRI House PO 5242, Nairobi Contact: David Ndirangu Tel: +254 (0)20 271 2996/7 Cell: +254 722 690 437 Fax: +254 (0)20 271 2996 Email: partners@kenyaweb.com www.afrique-voyages.com
Ostrich Holidays Adventures is a medium size company based in Nairobi, Kenya. The company specialises in arranging exotic safaris, camping safaris, mountain climbing and beach holidays at competitive prices in Kenya and Tanzania. The company is owned and managed by Mr & Mrs Nyaga as a family business.
Partners of Adventure specialises in tailor made itineraries for specialist safaris – photography, tribes and culture, pre-historic sites and museums, orthological, botanical, hiking and mountain climbing.
Phoenix Safaris (K) Ltd
pioneer travels ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 305 - JOINED 2004
MEMBERSHIP NO. 334 - JOINED 2005
Village Market, near Exhibition Hall PO Box 1141-00621, Nairobi Contact: John M. Gitonga Tel: +254 (0)20 712 254/675 2906 Cell: +254 733 613 295; 722 697 506 Fax: +254 (0)20 712 2878 Email: info@phoenix-safaris.de www.phoenix-safaris.de
Ground floor, Aqua Plaza Murang’a Rd PO Box 47325-00100, Nairobi Contact: Loyce Kahura Tel: +254 (0)20 375 2810; 203 2403 Cell: +254 722 723 029 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 2972 Email: enquiries@pioneersafari.com www.pioneersafari.com
Phoenix Safaris offers breathtaking wildlife safaris and beach holidays in Kenya/East Africa and operates its own fleet of 4x4 safari vehicles and runs a luxury tented camp in the Masai Mara.
KATO memIbers: category E
NKTTS Ltd, was established in 2005 as a fully in-bound tour operator from a private car hire company founded 20 years ago. To see Africa and its nature in abundance, for all budgets, NKTTS offers the best prices, quality and personalised services at all times.
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Pioneer Travels is locally owned with a strong Christian background. It focuses on missionaries and vounteers, with homestays as well as the ordinary and extraordinary wildlife and beach holidays and exclusive eco-camps. All itineraries are tailor made to suit the particular needs of the client.
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Prep Safaris International Ltd
Raydoll Tours & Travel Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 119 - JOINED 1995
MEMBERSHIP NO. 256 - JOINED 2001
7th floor, Finance House, Loita Street PO Box 25146-00603, Nairobi Contact: Redempta Kehr Tel: +254 (0)20 224 0966; 224 7800; 317 750 Cell: +254 721 484 350; 733 457 245 Fax: +254 (0)20 220 366 Email: info@prepsafaris.com www.prepsafaris.com
PO Box 20731-00202, Nairobi Contact: Patricia Adalla Tel: +254 (0)20 212 791/213 437 Cell: +254 722 519 905 Fax: +254 (0)20 214 361 Email: raydoll@africaonline.co.ke www.raydolltours.com
Services include general travel and tour/safari consultancy for flights, group travel and conferencing, tour and safari packages, attractions and special interest tours, accommodation, airport transfers, car hire, educational and cultural exchange programmes, local ecosystem and rural community service projects.
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Raydoll Tours & Travel is one of Kenya’s most distinguished travel and tour agents offering a comprehensive selection of tours and safaris covering every corner of Kenya as well as selected programmes to other parts of East Africa.
Safari Line Africa MEMBERSHIP NO. 214 - JOINED 1999 Karen Connection Complex Karen Road PO Box 1274-00502, Nairobi Contact: Eunice Kaigai Tel: +254 (0)20 883 871/883 271 Cell: +254 722 861 224 Fax: +254 (0)20 883 457 Email: admin@safariline africa.com www.safariline africa.com
Safari Line Africa has been offering safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda since 1996. Apart from the traditional lodge and luxury tented safaris it also offers a range of special itineraries.
Safari Partners Kenya Ltd
Safari Travel Kenya Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 132 - JOINED 1995
MEMBERSHIP NO. 134 - JOINED 1985
Iashara Street/Tubman Road PO Box 50297-00200, Nairobi Contact: David Njenga Tel: +254 (0)20 216 437 Cell: +254 722 720 921 Fax: +254 (0)20 222 217 Email: dknjenga@wananchi.com www.safari-partners.com
2nd Avenue, Parklands PO Box 58716-00200, Nairobi Contact: Feeroz Jagani Tel: +254 (0)20 374 7276/374 7286 Cell: +254 733 786 148 Fax: +254 (0)20 374 7286 Email: info@safaritravel.biz www.safaritravel.biz
Safari Partners specialises in innovatively designed tours of Kenya and Tanzania and focuses on exotic cultures, endangered fauna and unique environments.
With over 30 years experience in African tourism, Safari Travel specialises in private safari arrangements for honeymooners, families and small groups as well as special interest groups that have specific requirements.
Satguru Travel & Tours Services Ltd
sayari afrika limited
MEMBERSHIP NO. 175 - JOINED 1995
MEMBERSHIP NO. 353 - JOINED 2006
PO Box 12547-00400, Nairobi Contact: Nana Vidyarthi Tel: +254 (0)20 222 942/039 332 366 Cell: +254 722 325 692 Fax: +254 (0)20 244 684 Email: sales@traveloursafaris.com www.traveloursafaris.com
4th floor, Bruce House, Standard St PO Box 58266-00200, Nairobi Contact: Mutheu Kithuma Musau Tel: +254 (0)20 246 306/312 753 Fax: +254 (0)20 229527 Email: info@finrazel.com www.finrazel.com
For ultra-luxury or a budget safaris, or a combination of both, involving multiple-countries, multiple-activities, eco-friendly lodges/camps or complicated itineraries, Satguru has many years of experience.
KATO members, such as Sayari Afrika Limited, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting its members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
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Scenic Wildlife Safaris
selective safaris
MEMBERSHIP NO. 139 - JOINED 1985
MEMBERSHIP NO. 349 - JOINED 2006
Gitanga Road, Kobil Station Lavington PO Box 49188-00100, Nairobi Contact: Suzanne DeSouza Tel: +254 (0)20 387 8135/387 6446 Cell: +254 722 511 464 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 1461 Email: scenic@africaonline.co.ke www.safariscenic.com
Film Studio, off Ngong Rd PO Box 909-00502, Nairobi Contact: Jennie Gilroy Tel: +254 (0)20 387 2271/93 Cell: +254 734 860 513 Fax: +254 (0)20 374 0407 Email: tours@selectivesafaris.co.ke
With over 20 years experience in tourism, the choice of safaris with Scenic Wildlife Safaris is immense, from budget to luxury safaris. The company carefully selects the very best game parks for its clients, with the finest accommodation and puts together the most interesting safaris in Kenya
KATO members, such as Selective Safaris, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting its members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
Silver Africa Tours & Travel
MEMBERSHIP NO. 234 - JOINED 1985
MEMBERSHIP NO. 310 - JOINED 2004
Rehema Hse, Off Likoni Rd PO Box 46654-00100, Nairobi Contact: Saif Sroya Tel: +254 (0)20 224 410/221 082 Email: senator@africaonline.co.ke
Airport North Rd, Nyayo Embakasi PO Box 60854-00200, Nairobi Contact: Fred Odek Tel: +254 (0)20 820 358; 351 3140 Cell: +254 722 705 596; 733 879 777 Fax: +254 (0)20 825 374 Email: info@silverafricatours.co.ke www.silverafricatours.co.ke
KATO members, such as Senator Travel Services, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of its operations is geared towards reflecting the members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
With over 10 years’ experience in East Africa tourism, Silver Africa Tours specialises in private safari arrangements for honeymooners, families and small groups as well as special interest groups that have specific requirements throughout East Africa. With Silver Africa Tours travel among friends and family.
SILverIbird adventure Tours & Travel
Smile Tours & General Agencies
MEMBERSHIP NO. 340 - JOINED 2006
MEMBERSHIP NO. 142 - JOINED 2000
Sirona House, Koinange St PO Box 14169-00100, Nairobi Contact: Winnie Mbua Tel: +254 (0)20 341 180; 342 241 Cell: +254 722 720 988; 722 756 603 Fax: +254 (0)20 342 241 Email: info@silverbird-adventure.com www.silverbird-adventure.com
Karuna Rd, Westlands PO Box 76485, Nairobi Contact: Min Soo Lee Tel: +254 (0)20 375 2292/444 250 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 6478 Email: smile@wananchi.com
Silverbird Adventure Tours & Travel operates nine seater vans equipped with VHF radio communication and offer a range of itineraries as well as arranging customised safaris to experience the huge variety of wildlife in Kenyan national parks and reserves.
KATO members, such as Smile Tours, are able to accommodate a variety of safari requests and the standard of their operations is geared towards reflecting the members’ commitment to achieve the key objectives of the Association.
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SpeedIbird Travel & Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 145 - JOINED 1987
MEMBERSHIP NO. 299 - JOINED 2004
“Whistling Thorns”, Pipeline Road PO Box 517-00206, Kiserian Contact: Marie Louise Boley Cell: +254 722 721 933; 733 703637 Email: scs@iconnect.co.ke www.whistlingthorns.com
Uniafric House, Koinange Street PO 53356-00200, Nairobi Contact: Henry J. Macharia Tel: +254 (0)20 312 478/225 823 Cell: +254 722 512 308; 734 682 280 Fax: +254 (0)20 218 260 Email: henry@sportsmens-safaris.com www.sportsmens-safaris.com
Special Camping Safaris Ltd is based at Whistling Thorns, just outside Nairobi overlooking the Ngong Hills. It offers customised camping safaris and accommodation in comfortable rooms. Activities such as swimming, walking, horseriding and golf driving range and camping are available. A quiet and serene place to relax.
Speedbird Travel & Safaris was established in 1990. The motto of the company, as the name suggests is to work with speed and precision. In East Africa, Speedbird Travel & Safaris operates travel programmes for individuals, travel agencies and corporations in all major markets world-wide.
Sportsmen’s Safaris & Tours
Spurwing Travel & Tours Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 148 - JOINED 1992
MEMBERSHIP NO. 287 - JOINED 2003
Uniafric House, Koinange Street PO Box 53356-00200, Nairobi Contact: Henry J. Macharia Tel: +254 (0)20 312 478/225 823 Cell: +254 722 512 308; 734 682 280 Fax: +254 (0)20 218 260 Email: henry@sportsmens-safaris.com www.sportsmens-safaris.com
No. 326, next to Nyumbani Bani Children’s Home PO Box 390-00502, Nairobi Contact: Raphael Maina Tel: +254 (0)20 882 321; 882 306; 884 412; 883 418 Fax: +254 (0)20 883 418 Email: safari@spurwingkenya.com www.spurwingkenya.com www.spurwingsafaris.com
Offers a range of special interest and wildlife safaris in East Africa including agro-tourism, golfing safaris, sporting safaris, birdwatching, cultural, educational tours, conferencing and incentives and day excursions.
Spurwing Travel & Tours is an adventure safari company offering services to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Aberdare/Mount Kenya trekking, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Baringo, Tsavo National Park; Tanzania: Kilimanjaro climbing, Serengeti, Ngorongoro/Tarangire and Lake Manyara, Mombasa and Zanzibar.
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Taipan Vacations & Travel Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 329 - JOINED 2005
MEMBERSHIP NO. 209 - JOINED 1998
Sunrise Plaza, Ruiru PO Box 8088-00300, Nairobi Contact: George Kamau Karuku Tel: +254 (0)20 243 2452; 243 2453 Cell: +254 733 775 763; 721 221 664 Fax: +254 (0)20 243 2451 Email: info@steenboksafaris.com www.steenboksafaris.com
2nd floor, Central Point Building Parklands Rd, PO Box 34288, Nairobi Contact: Kantilal Gudhka Tel: +254 (0)20 375 4174/6 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 7171 Email: taipan@net2000ke.com
Steenbok Safaris & Car Hire offers and specializes in tailor made and general safaris, car hire, hotel and local flights reservations in Kenya and Tanzania. The company’s well planned safaris are devoted to those wanting to see East African Wildlife and culture in abundance.
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Senator Travel Services
Taipan Vacations & Travel provides safaris, hotel reservations, camping, and ticketing.
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Tamasha AfriKa Ltd
Tekko Tours & Travel
MEMBERSHIP NO. 309 - JOINED 2004
MEMBERSHIP NO. 216 - JOINED 1999
PO Box 1515-00606, Nairobi Contact: Mathew Y.O. Opondo Tel: +254 (0)20 445 1074/5 Cell: +254 723 944 530 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 1075 Email: info@tamasha-afrika.com www.tamasha-afrika.com
Standard Building Standard Street PO Box 10544-00100, Nairobi Contact: Eliakim Okiddy Tel: +254 (0)20 248 845; 244 270 Cell: +254 722 518 367 Fax: +254 (0)20 244 378 Email: okkidy@tekkotours.com www.tekkotours.com
Tamasha Afrika is one of the leading service providers in East Africa. Tamasha Afrika is managed by a team of professionals and has a well-maintained fleet of vehicles. The company is also a specialist in event organisation – conferencing, beach holidays, mountain climbing, nature walks and trekking.
The Specialised Safaris Co Ltd
The Travel Mart Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 284 - JOINED 2003
MEMBERSHIP NO. 308 - JOINED 2004
85 Ndorobo Road, Lang’ata PO Box 46085-00503, Nairobi Contact: Mikey Carr-Hartley Tel: +254 (0)20 892 234/ 891218 Cell: +254 733 960 202; 733 609 862 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 555 Email: specialsafari@iconnect.co.ke www.specialisedsafaris.com
1st floor, View Park Towers Monrovia Street PO Box 46085-00503, Nairobi Contact: Margaret Kilonzo Tel: +254 (0)20 222 7637; 222 2508; 222 3428; 221 4391 Cell: +254 721 346 285 Fax: +254 (0) 20 221 1927 Email: travelmart@africaonline.co.ke www.travelmartltd.com
With safaris designed to serve between two and 18 guests at a time, Specialised Safaris offers customised and luxurious adventures into the deep wilds of East Africa, led by guides whose families represent centuries of bush experience.
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Tekko Tours & Travel is a Kenyan tour and safari operator focusing on East Africa. From camping and luxury lodge safaris to mountain trekking and gorilla tracking, Tekko has an experienced team of multi-lingual drivers, guides, tour planners and tour leaders who have worked all over East Africa.
The Travel Mart has been operating in Kenya since 1983 and is primarily involved in air travel and tours as well as safari packages both for local and international travel. Services also include local arrangements, worldwide hotel bookings plus up-to-date information of visa and health requirements.
Tor Allan Safaris
MEMBERSHIP NO. 352 - JOINED 2006
MEMBERSHIP NO. 162 - JOINED 1984
11th floor, Bruce House, Standard St PO Box 74750-00200, Nairobi Contact: Charles Machani Tel: +254 (0)20 222 2714, 224 8440, 224 8442 Cell+254 722 202 441; 734 600 418 Fax:+254 (0)20 221 9681 Email: sales@topdeck travel.com www.topdeck travel.com
80 Bogani East Road, Lang’ata PO Box 15114-00509, Nairobi Contact: Sue Allan Tel: +254 (0)20 891 190/890 375 Cell: +254 733 891 721 Fax: +254 (0)20 890 142 Email: torallan@wananchi.com www.olseki.com
Top Deck Travel & Tours offer a full range of Kenya safari services such as African wildlife safaris and safari excursions. The company was founded in 1997 and now includes a courier service company. In designing customised tours, itineraries can “cut and paste” from any existing one.
Located in the outskirts of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Ol Seki Mara Camp is found within the Koiyaki Community. It is a tented eco-lodge offering game viewing, nature walks, community cultural centre visits, bush picnics and sundowners.
Travel Care Ltd
Travel CONNECTIONS LTD
MEMBERSHIP NO. 173 - JOINED 1990
MEMBERSHIP NO. 318 - JOINED 2005
Hilton Hotel, Mama Ngina Street PO 46585-00100, Nairobi Contact: V.J. Popat Tel :+254 (0)20 222 6920; 312 580; 222 7310 Cell: +254 722 278361; 733 995 303 Fax: +254 20 221 5948; 221 2041 Email:travelcare@wananchi.com www.travelcare.co.ke
PO Box 3698-00100, Nairobi Contact: Felix Koskei Tel: +254 (0)20 233 3603/4 Cell: +254 722 521 969 Fax: +254 (0)20 233 3605 Email: info@safariafrika.com www.safariafrika.com
For over 20 years, Travel Care Ltd has been organising tours and safaris within East Africa. Its offices are manned by highly qualified staff that have a vast experience in field of travel, hospitality and the tourism industry.
Travel Connections specialises in organising exclusive and individual safari packages within Kenya and Tanzania. The company also offers safari packages to the island of Zanzibar and special extension safaris to see gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda.
Travel Plaza Ltd
Tropical Nature & Cultural Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 171 - JOINED 1995
MEMBERSHIP NO. 179 - JOINED 1994
Mpaka Road, Westlands PO Box 30537, Nairobi Contact: Nahendra Thakar Tel: +254 (0)20 444 6027/56 Cell: +254 722 513 780 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 6059 Email: travelplaza@nbi.ispkenya.com
2nd floor, New Waumini House PO Box 42794-00100, Nairobi Contact: Clara Kathurima Tel: +254 (0)20 445 0417/445 1066 Cell: +254 722 706 405 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 1066 Email: info@safaritro.com www.safaritro.com
Travel Plaza Ltd has been in operation for over 22 years doing both local and international tours. The company has highly qualified staff.
Tropical Nature & Cultural Safaris has dedicated itself to the pursuit of planning safaris that give first hand experience of the rich flora and fauna of Kenya providing a better understanding and appreciation for the ecosystems. Itineraries include visits to conservation and community tourism projects.
Tulip Travel Ltd
Ulf Aschan Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 278 - JOINED 2002
MEMBERSHIP NO. 181 - JOINED 1984
18663-00500, Nairobi Contact: Manvinder Rai Tel: +254 (0)20 651 870/1 Cell: +254 722 211 343; 722 513 886 Fax: +254 (0)20 651 872; 558 979 Email: travel@tulipkenya.com www.tulipkenya.com
Kugeria Estate, Kiambu Road PO Box 16526-00620, Nairobi Contact: Ulf Aschan Tel: +254 (0)20 354 7334 Fax: +254 (0)20 376 2578 Email: ulf@phoenixaviationkenya.co.ke
Established 1971 to cater for a fastidious clientele, the emphasis has been on luxury tented safaris. The proprietor, Swedish by origin, has been in the trade for the last 40 years. During this period, Ulf Aschan Safaris have hosted guests from USA, England, France, Italy and Scandinavia.
Unik Car Hire & Safaris
Visit Africa Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 182 - JOINED 1991
MEMBERSHIP NO. 189 - JOINED 1986
Fatemi House, Maungano Road PO Box 89200-80100, Mombasa Contact: S.G Abbass Tel: +254 (0)41 222 6310/231 4864 Cell: +254 722 412 439 Fax: +254 (0)41 231 1384 Email: unik@swiftmombasa.com www.uniksafaris.com www.unikcarhire.com
Queensway House, Kaunda Street PO Box 59565-00200, Nairobi Contact: L. Desouza Tel: +254 (0)20 220 838/219 483 Cell: +254 722 251 145 Fax: +254 (0)20 219 485 Email: lewis@wananchi.com www.visitafricakenya.com
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Unik Car Hire & Safaris is one of the oldest Mombasa-based tour companies offering all types of car rental, road safaris, air safaris, city tours, beach excursions, special tours to Tanzania and Uganda.
Visit Africa is an inbound tour operator with over 20 year’s experience of providing all types of safaris, beach holidays, conferences, ecosafaris and many different activities in Kenya.
KATO memIbers: category E
Tulip Travel provides all its clients with detailed information to prepare them for their safari, from clothing suggestions, essentials to take, to what to expect on a safari.
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Wild Destinations Ltd MEMBERSHIP NO. 273 - JOINED 2002 Standard Building, Wabera Street PO Box 44159-00100, Nairobi Contact: Shaheen Therani Tel: +254 (0)20 240 559; 247 223 Cell: +254 733 611 492; 721 381 471 Fax: +254 (0)20 228 348 Email: wld.dest@africaonline.co.ke www.wilddestinations.com
As well as traditional safaris throughout Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, Wild Destinations also offers specialist safaris including cycling, ballooning, climbing, walking and river trips.
wild times ltd
Woni Safaris Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 351 - JOINED 2006
MEMBERSHIP NO. 336 - JOINED 2005
Adrien Moonenweg 24, 2597 KN The Hague, The Netherlands Contact: Karin Schepers Bloem Tel: +31 (0)703 229 263 Cell: +31(0)625 404 337 Email: info@wildtimesafrica.com Skype: KarinBloem www.wildtimesafrica.com
2nd floor, The Mall Building Westlands PO Box 66649-00800, Nairobi Contact: Christopher Nthiani Tel: +254 (0)20 445 1078 Cell: +254 720 219 316 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 0563 Email: info@wonisafaris.com www.wonisafaris.com
Wild Times is a specialised tour operator that develops and operates personalised and exclusive safaris – from family safaris, special interest or an active holiday around a safari. Guests benefit from a solid Africa knowledge, not only in terms of geographical and cultural highlights, but also when it comes to hand-picking the very best hotels, lodges and safari camps.
Looking after its clients from arrival to departure, the company’s services include air and balloon safaris, beach holidays, cultural tours, ecosafaris and group safaris
Yare Safaris Ltd
Zirkuli Expeditions Ltd
MEMBERSHIP NO. 197 - JOINED 1986
MEMBERSHIP NO. 233 - JOINED 1985
Windsor House, University Way PO Box 63006-00200, Nairobi Contact: Malcolm Gascoigne Tel: +254 (0)20 214 099/065 62 295 Cell: +254 722 895 126 Fax: +254 (0)20 214 099 Email: yare@africaonline.co.ke www.safaris.com
Eliud Mathu Street, Runda PO Box 853-00621, Nairobi Contact: Zirkuli Friedhelm Tel: +254 (0)20 712 2447 Cell: +254 733 723 639 Email: zirkuli@mail.com www.zirkuli.de
Offering many options, Yare Safaris concentrates on providing more adventurous safaris including camel, walking and trekking safaris away from the normal tourist routes, and guided by local Englishspeaking guides.
Zirkuli is a German-based safari company offering a wide range of camping and walking safaris for groups of between six and 14 persons.
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KATO Associates & affiliates
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AIBSOLUTE ADVENTURE AFRICA SAFARIS KMN: 394, Joined: 2008 Muindi Mbingu St. Portal Place, 3rd Floor Rm 308 PO Box 11644-00100, Nairobi Contact: Consolata Thoki Mungai Tel: +254 (0)20 219 0240; 318 300 Fax: +254 (0)20 318300 Cell: 0722 495989 Email: info@absoluteadventureafrica.com www.absoluteadventureafrica.com
ACACIA SAFARIS (KENYA) LIMITED KMN: 410 Joined:2008 PO Box 10570-00100, Nairobi Koinange Street, College House 4th Floor. Contact: Priscilla Kathugci Murungi Tel: +254 (0)20 230970/341999 Fax: +254 020- 230972 Email: tours@acaciasafaris.co.ke www.acaciasafaris.co.ke
AFRICAN SERMON SAFARIS KMN: 15, Joined: Kenya Hse 2nd Floor, Koinange, Monrovia Street PO Box 51322-00200, Nairobi Contact: Daniel Maina Tel: +254 (0)20 2244068 Fax: +254 (0)20 317656 Email: info@africansermonsafaris.com www.africansermonsafaris.com
AFRICAN SPICE SAFARIS KMN: 366, Joined: 2007 New Muthaiga, PO Box 32686-00600, Nairobi Contact: Patrick Masila Tel: +245 (0)20 243 7871 Fax: +254 (0)20 222 3500 Cell: +254 721 242 711 Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com www.africanspicesafaris.com
AFRICHOICE TOURS & TRAVEL KMN: 355, Joined: 2006 2nd Floor, Kenindia House, Loita Street / Utalii Street PO Box 4293-00200, Nairobi Contact: Moses Kibandi Mwangi Tel: +254 (0)20 802 6610 / 6611 / 6612 Fax: +254 (0)20 802 6613 Cell: +254 722 705 175; 733 262 115 Email: africhoice@africhoice.com www.africhoice.com
ALL SEASONS SAFARIS & TOURS KMN: 392, Joined: 2008 Twiga Towers Off Moi Avenue.opp Meridian Hotel.1st Floor suite/Rm 105B PO Box 16192-00100, Nairobi Contact: Alex C Thuku Tel: +254 (0)20 224 3374 Fax: +254 (0)20 224 3374 Cell: +254 722 777 937 Email: info@allseasonssafaris.com www.allseasonssafaris.com
ASILI ADVENTURE SAFARIS KMN: 413 Joined: 2008 Rehema House, 4th Floor Standard Street PO Box 42428- 00100 Nairobi. Kenya Contact: Joyce Mbote Tel: +254 (0)20 2041175/342816 Cell: +254 722 864 021 Email: info@asiliadventuresafaris.com www.asiliadventuresafaris.com
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CRUZEIRO SAFARIS LTD
GAME VIEWERS ADVENTURES
KMN: 377, Joined: 2008 Buruburu Shopping Centre, Visions Place, 2nd floor PO Box 5355-00200, Nairobi Contact: Claudia W. Kabui Tel: +254 (0)20 789 196 Fax: +254 (0)20 786 382 Cell: +254 722 370 833 Email: info@cruzeiro-safaris.com www.cruzeiro-safaris.com
KMN: 363, Joined: 2007 3rd floor - suite 1, Raja Bldg, Biashara Street PO Box 361-00200, Nairobi Contact: Andrew Mochabo Moreka Tel: +254 (0)20 310 311 Email: info@game-viewers.com www.game-viewers.com
CUSTOM SAFARIS KMN: 388, Joined: 2008 Hurlingham/Kilimani-Wood Avenue Court PO Box 48300-00100, Nairobi Contact: George Gituku Wangunyu Tel: +254 (0)20 386 4090 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 4091 Email: nairobi@customsafaris.com www.customsafaris.com
DESTINATION CONNECT CO LTD KMN: 402, Joined: 2008 Suite 9, 1st Floor, APA insurance Acarde Hurlingham, PO Box 8803-00200, Nairobi Contact: Consaga Wanjala Khisa Tel: +254 (0)20 273 8211 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 3790 Email: info@destination-connect.com www.destination-connect.com
EARTH TOURS & TRAVEL LTD KMN: 371, Joined: 2007 PO Box 15, Sarit Centre Amee Arcade shop 26, Parklands Rd, Nairobi Contact: Mayuri Dodhia Tel: +254 (0)20 445 1824; 445 1825 Cell: +254 734 888 999 Email: info@earthtoursandtravel.com www.earthtoursandtravel.com
EAST AFRICAN EAGLE (K) LTD KMN: 385, Joined: 2008 PO Box 25567-0063, Nairobi Contact: Geraldine Boutique Tel: +254 (0)20 387 7841; 387 3986 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 4317 Email: geraldine@africaneagle.co.ke www.africaneagle.com
ECO ADVENTURES LTD KMN: 412 Joined: 2008 Muindi Mbingu Street, Windsor Hse 3rd Floor P. O. Box 73266-00200, Nairobi Contact: Elizabeth Mwenda Safari Tel: +254 (0)20 222 9651; 222 1809 Fax: +254 (0)20 224 2725 Email: eco-adventures@africa.co.ke www.safaris-hotels.com
ENCHANTING AFRICA LTD KMN: 383, Joined: 2008 No. 5 Kirichwa Lane, off Ngong Road Adams Arcade PO Box 25716-00603, Nairobi Contact: Florian Keller Tel: +254 (0)20 386 7551 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 6055 Email: florian@enchanting-africa.com www.enchanting-africa.com
FINCH TRAVELS LTD KMN: 370, Joined: 2007 Mucai Drive, off Ngong Road Box 177-00517, Nairobi Contact: Franklin Omondi Tel: +254 (020) 386 2053 Fax: +254 (020) 386 2053 Cell: +254 722 214 932 Email: info@finchtravels.com www.finchtravels.com
GENET TOURS & SAFARIS KMN: 375, Joined: 2008 Suite 18b, 3rd floor Koinange Street, Caxton House, PO Box 71092-00610, Nairobi Contact: Jane Karanja Tel: +254 (0)20 247626 Fax: +254 (0)20 247038 Cell: 0722-875835 Email: info@genetsafaris.com www.genetsafaris.com
GLORY CAR HIRE TOURS & SAFARIS LTD KMN: 362, Joined: 2007 Hilton Hotel Arcade, Simba Street PO Box 66969, Nairobi Contact: Hasnain S. Noorani Tel: +254 (0)20 221 4369 Fax: +254 (0)20 222 5024 Cell: +254 721 545 484 Email: holidays@glorysafaris.com www.glorysafaris.com
GO AFRICA SAFARIS & TRAVEL KMN: 386, Joined: 2008 Diani Beach Rd, Kiharu House (Jadini) PO Box 5410-80401, Diani Beach Contact: Esther Nthemba Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2938; 330 0102 Fax: +254 (0)40 330 0102 Email: info@go-africa-safaris.com www.go-africa-safaris.com
GO IBALLOONING (K) LTD KMN: 382, Joined: 2008 Sunbird Lodge, Lake Elementaita PO Box 13932-20100, Nakuru Contact: G端nter Schabus, Othmar Pircher Cell: +254 723 702 181; 733 789 172 Email: info@goballooningkenya.com www.goballooningkenya.com
HOLIDAY SEEKERS LTD KMN: 395, Joined: 2008 Purvi House,Chiromo Road, Westlands PO Box 9204, Nairobi Contact: Benea Richard Amukowa Tel: +254 (0)20 445 2794/5 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 2710 Cell: +254 733 288 176 Email: info@holidayseekerskenya.com www.holidayseekerskenya.com
JAMIBO TRAVEL HOUSE LTD KMN: 404, Joined: 2008 Mugoiri Rd, Kileleshwa, PO Box 61996 00200, Nairobi Contact: Mark K Sang Tel: +254 (0)20 300 2244 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 0679 Email: jambotravelh@africaonline.co.ke www.J-travelhouse.com
KENTAN SAFARIS LTD KMN: 378, Joined: 2008 Room 12, 2nd Floor, Koinange Street, Caxton House, PO Box 4900-00200, Nairobi Contact: James O. Matoke Tel: +254 (0)20 208 8611; 315 499 Fax: +254 (0)20 241 795 Cell: +254 722 491 411 Email: info@kentansafaris.co.ke www.kentansafaris.co.ke
PRIMA VERA TOURS & SAFARIS
SARDIUS TOURS & SAFARIS
KMN: 364, Joined: 2007 PO Box 40814-00100, Nairobi Contact: Esther Wanj Tel: +254 (0)20 313 371, 221 8159 Cell: +254 722 722 432; 734 867 337 Fax: +254 (0)20 221 8159 Email: info@kujasafaris.com www.kujasafaris.com
KMN: 381, Joined: 2008 Suite C5, 3rd floor, Ojijo Plaza, Ojijo Rd PO Box 5886-00100, Nairobi Contact: Samuel Githui Mithamo Tel: +254 (0)20 375 1703 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 1721 Cell: +254 722 802 690 Email: info@primaverasafaris.com www.primaverasafaris.com
KMN: 376, Joined: 2008 Summit House, Monrovia Street PO Box 9251-00100, Nairobi Contact: Felix Ndunda Mwanzia Tel: +254 (0)20 251 547 Fax: +254 (0)20 251 548 Cell: +254 733 546 901 Email: info@sardiustours.com www.sardiustours.com
KMN: 393, Joined: 2008 6th floor, Twiga Towers, off Moi Avenue PO Box 20148-00100, Nairobi Contact: Anthony Ogero Motari Tel: +254 (0)20 246 452 Fax: +254 (0)20 246 452 Email: info@mangatourstravel.com www.mangatourstravel.com
PRIME TIME SAFARIS
SHADES OF AFRICA TOURS & SAFARIS
KMN: 380, Joined: 2008 Karen Rd. No. 180, PO Box 56591-00200, Nairobi Contact: Richard Mburu Kamau Tel: +254 (0)20 882 923 Fax: +254 (0)20 882 924 Email: primesaf@africaonline.co.ke www.primetime.co.ke
MARIBLE TRAVEL IBUREAU
REAL AFRICA LTD
KMN: 369, Joined: 2007 4th floor, Corner House, Kimathi Street PO Box 330-00200, Nairobi Contact: Peter Kimani Tel: +254 (0)20 342 280/1/2 Fax: +254 (0)20 342 283 Cell: +254 724 206 189; 721 624 746 Email: shades@swiftkenya.com www.shadesofafricatours.com
KMN: 416, Joined: 2009 Marble Travel Bureau Lower Hill Duplex, Upper Hill PO Box 75502-00200, Nairobi Contact: Marion Nyambura Gachie Tel: +254 (0)20 271 2260; 357 8825 Fax: +254 (0)20 271 2260; 827664 Email: marbletravel@swiftkenya.com www.marbletravel.com
KMN: 401, Joined: 2008 Mombasa Road Visions Plaza 2nd Floor (24) PO Box7069-00200, Nairobi Contact: David Mungai Mngolia Tel: +254 (0)20 551 786; 828 079 Fax: +254 (0)20 551 772 Email: safari@real-africasafaris.com www.real-africasafaris.com
ML TOURS & SAFARIS LTD
RODEO MASAI TOURS & SAFARIS
KMN: 397, Joined: 2008 Bridges Building, Woodlands Road State House PO Box 40068-00100, Nairobi Contact: Jackson Onyango Kotato Tel: +254 (0)20 271 1721/35 Fax: +254 (0)20 721 1732 Email: info@mltoursandsafaris.com www.mltoursandsafaris.com
KMN: 405, Joined: 2008 16 Mucai Drive, off Ngong Rd PO Box 61142, 00200, Nairobi Tel: +254 351 4832 Fax: +254 271 20 81 Email: info@rodeomasai.com www.rodeomasai.com
MONACO TOURS & SAFARIS KMN: 399, Joined: 2008 Along Moi Avenue PO Box 84222-80100, Mombasa Contact: Patrick Musyoka Mwelii Tel: +254 (0)41 231 9210/11/14 Fax: +254 (0)41 231 9207 Email: sales@monacosafaris.com www.monacosafaris.com
KMN: 414 Joined: 2009 Safari Icon Junction of Moi and Kenyatta Avenue PO Box 11365-00100, Nairobi Contact: James Kamwathi Njoroge Tel: +254 (0)20 242 818; 310 358 Fax: +254 (0)20 242 818 Cell: +254 724 112 227 Email: info@safariicon.com www.safariicon.com
NATURE’S EDGE
SAFARI TRAILS LTD
MANGA TOURS & TRAVEL
KMN: 408, Joined: 2008 No 29 Duplex Apartments, Upper Hill PO Box 13059, 00100, Nairobi Contact: Catherine Kamau Tel: +254 (0)20 273 0253; 803 0444 / 5 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 6418 Email: info@naturesedge.info www.naturesedge.info
PALIBINA TRAVEL & TOURS KMN: 361, Joined: 2007 Hillsides Apartments, Ragati Road, Upperhill PO Box 10669-00100, Nairobi Contact: Paul Nganga Tel: +254 271 1162/63 Fax: +254 271 1173 Email: palbina@palbinatours.com www.palbinatours.com
PAPA MUSILI SAFARIS LTD KMN: 384, Joined: 2008 PO Box 143, Ukunda Contact: James Maingi Musili Tel: +254 (0)40 320 3812 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 3812 Email: info.ke@papamusilisafaris.eu www.papamusilisafaris.eu
SAFARI ICON
KMN: 400, Joined: 2008 Hilton Hotel Lobby, Hilton Hotel, Mama Ngina Street PO Box 18284-00100, Nairobi Contact: Mona Kaur Thethy Tel: +254 (0)20 224 5765, 238 4050/1, 253 3813 Fax: +254 (0)20 224 5765 Cell: +254 722 728 719 Email: mona@safaritrails.com www.safaritrails.com
SAFE RIDE TOURS & SAFARIS KMN: 387, Joined: 2008 Mezzanine 2, Avenue House, Kenyatta Avenue PO Box 57662-00200, Nairobi Contact: Winifred Mundet Pemba Tel: +254 (0)20 222 9484 Fax: +254 (0)20 224 6739 Cell: +254 722 496 558 Email: saferide@nbnet.co.ke www.saferidesafaris.com
SALEVA AFRICA TOURS LTD KMN: 409 Joined: 2008 6th floor, Soin Arcade, Westlands Road PO Box 39052-00623, Nairobi Contact: Everlyne Achando Akwenda Tel: +253 (0)20 445 3541 Fax: +254 (0)20 445 3542 Email: info@salevaafrica.co.ke www.salevaafrica.co.ke
SIGHTS OF AFRICA (E.A.) TOURS & TRAVEL KMN: 367, Joined: 2007 Office no.30, Block C, Ground Floor Nyayo National Stadium Aerodrome Road, PO Box 10231-00100, Nairobi Contact: Mathew Kiama Tel: +254 (0)20 609 548 Fax: +254 (0)20 609 549 Cell: +254 722 709 605 Email: soatt@jambo.co.ke www.soattsafaris.co.ke
SKYVIEW OF AFRICA LTD KMN: 389, Joined: 2008 Ojijo Plaza, Plums Lane, Ojijo Rd PO Box 872-00200, Nairobi Contact: Stephen Muiruri Tel: +254 (0)20 375 1672 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 1521 Cell: +254 711 822 195 Email: safari@skyviewofafrica.com www.skyviewofafrica.com
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KATO Associates & affiliates
KUJA SAFARIS
SOLLY SAFARIS LTD KMN: 398, Joined: 2008 Total Complex, Kenyatta Avenue PO Box 80754, GPO Mombasa Contact: Salim Haji Essak Tel: +254 (0)41 249 3047 Fax: +254 (0)41 249 3037 Email: info@sollysafaris.com www.sollysafaris.com
TEE OFF KENYA LTD KMN: 358, Joined: 2007 Natu Court, Ring Rd, Kilimani PO Box 59487-00200 Nairobi Contact: Mike Macharia Tel: +254 (0)20 351 7379 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 6021 Cell: +254 722 720 630 Email: info@teeoff kenya.com www.teeoff kenya.com
TRAVEL AFRICA SAFARIS LTD KMN: 372, Joined: 2007 Jamhuri Rd, off Nyali Rd PO Box 508-80100, Mombasa Contact: Ronald Omulindi Olwali Tel: +254 (0)41 470 564/5 Fax: +254 (0)41 470566 Cell: +254 728 628 576; 728 836 469 Email: sales@travelafrica.co.ke www.travelafrica.co.ke
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TRAVEL SHOPPE LTD
KATO Associates & affiliates
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KMN: 359, Joined: 2007 Ground floor, Eden Square Building, Chiromo Rd Westlands, PO Box 79060-00400, Nairobi Contact: Seema Raval Tel: +254 (0)20 375 0941/4/6 Fax: +254 (0)20 375 0921 Email: info@travelshoppe.org www.travelshoppe.org
TRAVEL WILD EAST AFRICA LTD
ASTA KENYA CHAPTER KMN: 396, Joined: 2008 2nd floor, The Mall, Waiyaki Way PO Box 52877-00200, Nairobi Contact: Tony Clegg-Butt Tel: +254 733 782711 Fax: +254 20-3749637; 374 0721 Cell: +254 722 514607 Email: twende@eam.co.ke
KMN: 411 Joined: 2008 1st floor, Chequered Flag Bldg, Ngong Road, Karen PO Box 24985-00502, Nairobi Contact: Anjali Devani Tel: +254 (0)20 884 573-5 Fax: +254 (0)20 884 571 Cell: +254 728 970 642 Email: info@travel-wild.com www.travel-wild.com
IBLUE WAVE LTD
TROPICAL WINDS LTD
KMN: 270, Joined: 2002 PO Box 42562-00100, Nairobi Contact: Simonne Cheffings Tel: +254 (0)20 890 454 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 007 Cell: +254 733 720 433 Email: simonne@swiftkenya.com
KMN: 374, Joined: 2007 Loita Street, Barclays Plaza PO Box 72324-00200, Nairobi Contact: Pamela Mong’are Tel: +254 341 939/7 Fax: +254 245 589 Cell: +254 713 202 332 Email: info@tropical-winds.com http://tropical-winds.com
VICTORIA SAFARIS KMN: 280, Joined: 3rd floor, Cargen House, Harambee Avenue PO Box 10511-00400, Nairobi Contact: James Asudi Tel: +254 (0)20 225 2015 Fax: +254 (0)20 225 2015 Cell: +254 722 862 727 Email: victoria@victoriasafaris.com www.victoriasafaris.com
WAYMARK SAFARIS LTD KMN: 406 Joined: 2008 Lenana Road, Hurlingham, PO Box 1408-00515, Nairobi Contact: Kennedy Itumo Muthoka Tel: +254 (0)20 386 0049 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 0048 Cell: +254 722 702 769 Email: waymarkt@nbnet.co.ke www.waymarksafari.com
WILDERNESS EXPLORER KMN: 360, Joined: 2007 PO Box 11-00502, Karen Contact: Gabriel Din Hamisi Tel: +254 (0)20 225 3319 Fax: +254 (0)20 224 1089 Cell: +254 723 919 000 Email: wilderness@africaonline.co.ke
WILDLIFE TRACKS TOURS & TRAVEL LTD KMN: 368, Joined: 2007 Vision Plaza, Mombasa Road PO Box 29894-00200, Nairobi Contact: Zakayo Munyi Karimi Tel: +254 (0)20 828 387/9 Fax: +254 (0)20 828 387 Cell: +254 727 745 965 Email: tours@wildlifetracks.co.ke www.wildlifetracks.co.ke
XCELLENT WILDLIFE PARADISE - HOLIDAYS & SAFARIS KMN: 373, Joined: 2007 Links Rd. Nyali, PO Box 34059-80118, Mombasa Contact: Frank Michael Kraft Tel: +254 (0)20 203 9809 Cell: +254 722 940 528 Email: xcellentsafaris@yahoo.com www.xcellentsafaris.com
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KMN: 269, Joined: 2002 PO Box 5011, Diani Beach Contact: Rosaria Cavadini Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2003/3312 Fax: +254 (0)40 320 2003 Email: info@divingthecrab.com
CAMPFIRE CONSERVATION LTD
EAST AFRICAN MAGAZINES KMN: 229, Joined: 1999 Triad House, 83 Muthaiga Road, Nairobi PO Box 30725-00100 Nairobi Contact: Simonne Cheffings Tel: +254 (0)20 890 454 Fax: +254 (0)20 891 007 Cell: +254 733 720 433 Email: simonne@swiftkenya.com
EXCLUSIVE AFRICAN TREASURES KMN: 379, Joined: 2008 Warwick Centre, Gigiri, PO Box 63437-00619, Nairobi Contact: Deepa Darbar Tel: +254 (0)20 712 3300/1/2 Fax: +254 (0)20 712 3303 Cell: +254 720 144 626 Email: deepa@eatreasures.co.ke www.eatreasures.co.ke or www.eatreasures.com
K.P.S.G.A KMN: 268, Joined: 2002 PO Box 24397-00502, Nairobi Contact: Peter Penrose Tel: +254 (0)20 609 355; 387 7018 Fax: +254 (0)20 609 355; 604 730 Email: kpsga@wananchi.com www.safariguides.org
KENYA UTALII COLLEGE KMN: 87, Joined: 1993 Utalii House, Thika Road, PO Box 31052-00600, Nairobi Contact: Thomas Dudah Tel: +254 (0)20 856 1201/2/7 Fax: +254 (0)20 856 0514 Email: info@utalii.co.ke www.utalii.co.ke
KINAZINI FUNZI DHOW SAFARIS-MSA KMN: 274, Joined: 2002 PO Box 80250-80100, Diani Contact: Silvia Reitmair Tel: +254 (0)41 249 0286/7 Fax: +254 (0)41 249 0287 Cell: +254 733 749 128; 734 603250 Email: silviareitmair@yahoo.com
PAWS AFRICA SAFARIS LTD KMN: 280, Joined: 2003 PO Box 66229, Nairobi Contact: Robert Cullens Tel: +254 (0)20 387 7282/2658/2738 Fax: +254 (0)20 387 4669 Email: robert@pawsafrica.co.ke www.pawsafrica.com
RIUKI CULTURAL CENTRE KMN: 328, Joined: 2005 PO Box 42458-00100, Nairobi Contact: Dr Kinuthia Njoroge Tel: +254 (0)20 676 5760; 761 637 Cell: +254 722 944 441 Email: info@riukiculture.org www.riukiculture.org
SHER SAFARI SERVICES LTD KMN: 289, Joined: 2003 No. 13 Apex Business Park, Mombasa Rd PO Box 18284-00500, Nairobi Contact: Rajay S.Thethy Tel: +254 (0)20 824 891; 201 3360/666 Fax: +254 (0)20 340 149; 824 890 Cell: +254 722 512 135 Email: rajay@shersafaris.com
SHIMONI AQUA VENTURES KMN: 266, Joined: 2002 PO Box 5185-80401, Diani Contact: Selina Lutjeboer Tel: +254 (0)40 320 2401; 320 3559 Fax: ++254 (0)40 320 2401 Cell: +254 724 442 555 Email: pillipipa@ikenya.com www.pillipipa.com
TAMARIND MANAGEMENT LTD KMN: 301, Joined: 2004 PO Box 74493-00200, Nairobi Contact: Geraldine Dunford Tel: +254 (0)20 272 8090/1/3 Fax: +254 (0)20 272 4209 Email: tamarind@tamarind.co.ke www.tamarind.co.ke
THE AIR TRAVEL & RELATED STUDIES KMN: 265, Joined: 1999 10th floor, Tha Bazaar Plaza Moi Avenue/Biashara Street PO Box 70481-00400, Nairobi Contact: Charles Gakuu Tel: +254 (0)20 222 8336; 225 3565-7 Fax: +254 (0)20 225 0717 Email: atrs@arcc.or.ke www.airtravelstudies.com
TOURIST MAPS KENYA LTD KMN: 407, Joined : 2008 2nd floor, Mercantile House, Koinange Street PO Box 54721-00200, Nairobi Contact: Grace Mwangi Tel: +254 (0)20 222 9257/; 765 356 Fax: +254 (0)20 222 9257, Cell: +254 722 982 186; 733 769841 Email: info@touristmapskenya.com www.touristmapskenya.com
WILD WATERS LTD KMN: 403, Joined: 2008 1st Floor Suites 22-26, Kaderbmoy Building, Nkurumah Road PO Box 80182-80100, Mombasa Contact: Vipul Patel Tel: +254 (0)41 249 1954/61 Fax: +254 (0)41 249 4954 Email: info@wildwaterskenya.com www.wildwaters.com
WORLD OF TUI KMN: 204, Joined: 1997 Contact: Armagan Gunaydin Tel: +254 (0)41 222 5959 Fax: +254 (0)41 222 1438 Cell: +254 722 370 980 Email: tuilz@pollmans.co.ke
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