Karibu — East Africa

Kenya Safari Tours and Private African Safaris

We plan private, guided safaris in Kenya and Tanzania around your dates, your budget and the animals you want to see.

What we Do

Safari and beach on one trip

We plan private safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, and we can add a few beach days in Watamu or Malindi at the end. It all comes as one itinerary with one price.

You wake up to birdsong on the savanna, coffee in hand, while the sky changes colour. A family of elephants walks across the track as if you were not there.

A few days later you are on the beach at Watamu. The Indian Ocean is warm and dhow sails sit on the horizon.

That is the kind of trip we plan. Most guests start with a Kenya safari, and we can add Tanzania to the same plan.

Sardegna 2 Watamu
Popular Itineraries

Kenya and Tanzania Safaris Our Travellers Choose Most

Real routes, built around the right parks at the right time of year, not rushed together to hit a number of days.

leopard on a tree in tarangiri during a 5 day Private Tanzania safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro

5 Day, 4 Night Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

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2 elephants in tsavo east spoted suring a short 4 days tsavo east and amboseli safari from malindi

4 Day Tsavo and Amboseli Safari from Malindi

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a masai with 2 female guest as they arrive in masai mara during a 3 Day Maasai Mara Fly-In Safari from Mombasa

3 Day Maasai Mara Fly-In Safari from Mombasa

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herd of elephants in amboseli during a 5 day Amboseli Tsavo safari

5 Day Safari: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita Hills and Tsavo East

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grazing caped bufallos in the tall mara grass land during a 3 day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi

3 Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi

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lion cub kissing his lion father in mara savana durig a 5 day Lake Nakuru Maasai Mara Amboseli safari

7 Day Safari: Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Taita Hills and Tsavo East

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pride of lions in tanzania Ngorongoro Crater during a 4 day Kenya Tanzania safari

14 Day Kenya and Tanzania Combined Safari

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2 tree climbing lions in lake manyara during an 7 day Tanzania luxury safari

7 Day Tanzania Luxury Tented Camp Safari

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2 leopards in mara during a 5 day Lake Nakuru Maasai Mara Amboseli safari

5 Day Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara and Amboseli Safari

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Why Travel with Us

The details that make the difference

Anyone can book a safari. What matters is how well you are looked after before, during and after the trip.

We know the parks

Our guides grew up here. They know where the animals are in every season, in Kenya and in Tanzania.

A real person to talk to

No automated replies. You deal with the same person from your first message until you get home. Reach us on WhatsApp any time.

Clear prices in writing

You get a full price and a list of what is and is not included before you pay. Park fees, lodges and guides are arranged for you.

Local people, local benefit

We work with local guides, drivers and suppliers, so your money stays in the communities you visit.

Coastal Getaways

Excursions from Malindi and Diani

After days on safari, the coast is where you slow down. We’re building out full excursion guides for Robinson Island, Marafa, Safari Blu and Zanzibar, in the meantime, ask us on WhatsApp for options at your dates.

Safari Blue Watamu

Safari Blue Watamu: Full Day Snorkeling and Boat Excursion

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Gedi Ruins tour

Gedi Ruins Tour: Half Day Guided Visit Near Watamu

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Hell's Kitchen Malindi tour

Hell’s Kitchen Malindi Tour: Half Day Sunset Visit in Marafa

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Full day, deep sea fishing Watamu

Deep Sea Fishing Watamu: Full Day Game Fishing Charter

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Vasco da Gama Pillar malindi city tour

Malindi City Tour: Half Day History Walk and Museum Visit

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Sardegna 2 Watamu

Sardegna 2 Watamu: Full Day Sandbank and Snorkeling Boat Trip

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Trusted Local Services

Transfers, Accommodation and Fishing

We handle the logistics around your stay, so getting to and from the parks, finding the right place to stay, and getting out on the water isn’t left to chance.

Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles and friendly drivers waiting for you in Mombasa, Malindi, Diani or Nairobi, or right at your hotel gate. Door-to-door transfers along the coast, private day hire, and reliable connections between your safari and the beach

  • Airport pickup with a name board
  • Private or shared coastal transfers
  • Connections to Tanzania

We help you choose the right place to stay at every stop on your safari, from budget-friendly lodges to higher-end camps, based on what you want to spend. We only recommend places we know directly, so you’re not relying on a booking site’s star rating alone.

  • lodges and camps to match any budget 
  • Options inside or on the edge of the parks 
  • Honest advice on what’s worth the upgrade

Head out onto the Indian Ocean for a morning or full day of sport fishing, with an experienced local skipper who knows these waters. A good option to pair with a beach stay before or after your safari.

  • Half-day or full-day outings
  • Small groups, private charter
  • Catch and release available on request
Responsible Tourism

A Safari That Gives Back

Tourism done honestly puts money into the places and people it passes through. Every safari booked with us supports that.

  • Licensed Kenya tour operator, running safaris since 2012
  • Founded by Catherine Muli
  • Local guides, drivers and lodges in every area we operate
  • Fair employment for young people on the coast
  • Respect for Maasai, Samburu and Swahili culture and communities
What Our Travellers Say

Reviews from Real Guests

Frequently Asked Questions

What You Ask Us Most

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Message us on WhatsApp. We usually reply within an hour.

Yes, most nationalities need to apply for the Kenya eTA online before travel. It’s a simple process, and we send you a step-by-step guide once your trip is confirmed.

Some vaccinations are recommended, others required depending on your itinerary. We’ll lay it all out clearly in advance, but the final call is always your doctor’s or a travel health clinic’s.

It depends on the type of trip you choose. On private safaris, you decide who’s in the vehicle, whether that’s family or your own group. On shared safaris, the maximum group size is set so everyone gets a good view, without feeling packed in.

Generally accommodation, meals, vehicle transport, park entry fees and your guide. Every quote we send lists exactly what’s included, so there are no surprises.

Yes. Many of our travellers bring children along. We can adjust the pace, the stops and the accommodation based on the ages of your youngest travellers.

The Kenyan shilling is used, though dollars and euros are widely accepted at hotels and lodges. We recommend bringing some cash and a card for the rest.

Getting around Kenya independently is possible, but the roads to the parks and the logistics between safari and coast are much simpler with someone who knows them. It’s why most of our travellers choose to have us guide at least part of their trip.

Most lodges have it, though it can be slow in more remote areas. We’ll let you know in advance where to expect weaker signal, so you can plan around it.

Yes. Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli can all be reached by road directly from the coast, so a Nairobi stop isn’t necessary unless you’re also adding the Maasai Mara or a Tanzania safari to your trip.

Most lodges have it, though it can be slow in more remote areas. We’ll let you know in advance where to expect weaker signal, so you can plan around it.

Let's Start Planning

Let's Design Your East Africa Trip Together

Tell us what you have in mind, even if it’s just an idea, and we’ll help turn it into a real itinerary. No commitment, just a conversation to figure out what would make you fall in love with this trip.