From your first email to the final airport transfer — a full-service safari operator rooted in Nairobi.
Mbiti Africa Safaris is a licensed tour operator — not a platform that resells other people's trips. Everything on your safari is planned, coordinated and guided by our own team.
We're based in Westlands, Nairobi. Our guides are Kenyan. Our relationships with lodges, conservancies and communities are built over years — not bought through an aggregator. That's why the details feel different when you travel with us.
Six pillars that shape every Mbiti journey — from the first conversation to the final farewell.
Every Mbiti safari starts with a blank page. Tell us your dates, your interests, and the pace you like — we design a journey around you, not a template.
Your own 4×4 Land Cruiser, your own driver-guide, your own schedule. No sharing, no compromise — the purest way to experience East Africa.
Skip the long drives. Scheduled light-aircraft flights connect Nairobi to the Mara, Samburu, Amboseli and beyond — saving hours for what matters.
Safaris that work for every age — from six-year-olds on their first game drive to grandparents who've dreamed of the Mara for decades.
Private dinners under the stars, bubble baths after game drives, a bed draped in rose petals — small touches that turn a safari into a memory for life.
Reward top performers, host a board retreat, or bring a client group to Africa — with logistics handled to corporate standards.
A clear, personal process — no call centres, no templates, no pressure.
Fill in a short enquiry or call us. Dates, travellers, interests — anything you already know.
Within 24 hours you'll have a detailed itinerary — with lodge options at every budget level.
Swap a park, add a beach, upgrade a lodge. We revise until it's exactly right — with no pressure.
A deposit confirms it. We handle every transfer, permit and park fee — you just show up.
Regardless of the trip, the budget, or how many times you've travelled with us.
Pop-up roof for photography, guaranteed window seat, unlimited bottled water, and a Kenya-certified driver-guide.
Paid in advance. No cash handling on safari, no surprise gate fees, no negotiation at the ranger post.
Our representative is waiting for you at arrivals with your name. Private transfer to your hotel or onward flight.
All meals at every lodge and camp — plus unlimited bottled water in the vehicle throughout the trip.
A single number for any question, any hour, during your trip. We're on the ground, not in a call centre.
Step-by-step help with Kenya's eTA system and any other entry requirements before you fly.
Niche trips we design often — with the same attention as our flagship safaris.
Routes timed for golden light, guides who understand composition, and vehicles configured for serious camera gear.
Step out of the vehicle with an armed ranger. Track, read the bush and see the small things game drives miss.
Maasai villages, Samburu communities, and honest encounters that respect the people you meet — arranged through long relationships.
The wild and the ocean in one trip — from the Mara or Amboseli to Diani, Watamu, Zanzibar or the Seychelles.
Private villas, exclusive-use camps, chartered aircraft and itineraries designed around absolute privacy.
Travel that gives back — visits to rhino sanctuaries, chimp rehabilitation centres and community projects we support year-round.
Everything that needs to happen behind the scenes — so nothing surprises you on the ground.
Four things every client gets — regardless of the budget, the trip, or how many times you've travelled with us.
Kenyan-operated, Nairobi-based. Every shilling you spend stays closer to the ground.
Registered with Kenya's Tourism Regulatory Authority and a member of TOSK.
You'll know your specialist by name and speak to them from enquiry to homecoming.
We support conservation projects, hire local guides, and pay fair wages at every lodge.
What travellers ask us most — before they book.
Yes. We work with a growing network of travel advisors in North America, Europe and Australia. We offer confidential trade rates, co-branded itineraries, and a dedicated point of contact for every advisor. Contact us at info@mbitiafricasafaris.com to request our trade kit.
Flights: We book all domestic and regional flights within East Africa (Wilson Airport to the Mara, Samburu, Amboseli; Nairobi to Kigali, Entebbe, Zanzibar). International flights you book yourself, or we can recommend a trusted specialist.
Visas: We provide full guidance on Kenya's eTA system and any other entry requirements. We don't submit applications on your behalf, but we'll walk you through it.
Insurance: We recommend comprehensive travel insurance and can arrange it through our partner providers, or you can use your own.
Every safari is priced individually based on your dates, group size, lodges and itinerary. Once we know your preferences, we'll send a detailed quote with the full breakdown — no hidden fees, no last-minute charges.
Group size matters: our rates are typically lower per person for 4 or 6 travellers than for 2, since the vehicle and guide cost is shared. Single travellers pay a supplement for a room to themselves, which we'll always flag clearly.
Cancellation terms vary by lodge and season. In general: cancellations more than 60 days before departure incur a small administrative fee; between 60 and 30 days, a 50% charge applies; inside 30 days, the booking is typically non-refundable.
Full terms are included with every quote. We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover unexpected changes.
Yes — we regularly run safaris for corporate groups, extended families, photography clubs and special-interest groups. From 6 to 60 travellers, we handle all the logistics: multiple vehicles, staggered activities, group dining, and coordinated transfers.
Always. Every safari on our website is a starting point, not a fixed product. Swap parks, extend nights, upgrade lodges, add a beach, or rebuild the whole route — that's what we do. Just tell us what you want to change.
Yes. Our core expertise is Kenya, but we run safaris across East Africa — the Serengeti and Ngorongoro in Tanzania, gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, and beach extensions to Zanzibar. We work with trusted local partners in each country, all vetted by us.
Three things. First, we're Kenyan-owned and Nairobi-based — every safari is designed and guided by people who live here. Second, we're a full operator, not a reseller — we control the experience from start to finish. Third, we work with a small number of clients each season, so every itinerary gets personal attention.
A private safari, a family adventure, a honeymoon under African skies — every Mbiti journey begins with a conversation.
