KENYA
SAFARI OPERATORS
GUIDE 2012-13
Road A, off Enterprise Rd PO Box 39439-00623, Nairobi Contact: Joyce Chianda-Scheuerman Tel: +254 (0)20 354 1811 Fax: +254 (0)20 206 7669 Skye: jadeseajourneys Email: info@jadeseajourneys.com www.jadeseajourneys.com
KATO MEMBERS: cAteGorY A
Liberty House 2A Convent Drive, Lavington PO Box 40235-00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 (0)20 386 4565 Fax: +254 (0)20 386 4567 Email: safaris@libertyafrica.com www.libertyafrica.com
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3rd floor, View Park Towers Monrovia St, PO Box 43374, Nairobi Contact: Felix Pinto Tel: +254 (0)20 220 743/226/944 Cell: +254 (0)721 594 004 Fax: +254 (0)20 213 784 Email: inquiries@micato.co.ke www.micato.com
JADe seA JoUrNeYs LtD
Kobo sAFAris LtD
MEMBERSHIP NO. 74 - JOINED 1990
MEMBERSHIP NO. 93 - JOINED 1994
As the name implies, Jade Sea Journeys was initially a specialist in safaris on and around the ‘Jade Sea’, better known as Lake Turkana.
KOBO Safaris was set up in Kenya in 1994 and from the onset aimed to be different from other companies 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 ecosystem and, where possible, to leave sites in a better condition than when they were found. It is committed to the development of local communities through various projects.
Today, the company also arranges quality safaris in various countries of East Africa and Ethiopia. Its staff are highly experienced and pay attention to every detail in order to ensure 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.
Riara Rd, 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
In addition to Kenya, the company operates in Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda and Mozambique and, more recently, in Zanzibar, Zambia, Mauritius and Madagascar.
LibertY AFricA sAFAris LtD
mANiAGo sAFAris LtD
MEMBERSHIP NO. 295 - JOINED 2003
MEMBERSHIP NO. 267 - JOINED 2002
Liberty Africa Safaris is a subsidiary of the Europe-based Liberty International Tourism Group, founded in 1990 by the Austrian-born entrepreneur Mario Enzesberger. Since then, Liberty International has developed into one of the leading tourism organisations in Central Europe.
Maniago Safaris Ltd, the travel destination management company, is a well established Kenyan company owned and operated by experienced travel professionals who know and love this part of Africa.
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.
1st floor, ABC Place, Waiyaki Way PO Box 43401-00100, Nairobi Contact: Annabella Francescon Tel: +254 (0)20 444 9461/2 Cell: +254 (0)734 600 671 Fax: +254 (0)20 444 9463 Email: info@maniagosafaris.com www.maniagosafaris.com
Be it an exciting safari itinerary, special interest tour, outbound travel, incentive programme, meeting and conference arrangements, corporate event management, film production & logistics or airline ticketing - Maniago is the competent partner for the individual, family, group or corporate traveller to East Africa.
miNi cAbs toUrs & sAFAris (micAto sAFAris)
oriGiNs sAFAris LtD
MEMBERSHIP NO. 103 - JOINED 1984
MEMBERSHIP NO. 47 - JOINED 1983
Founded 1966, Micato Kenya is owned by the Pinto family and is today run by Felix and Jane Pinto. The company has offices in Nairobi, Cape Town, Johannesburg and New York. Micato’s mission is to run luxurious and personalised safaris. Its 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.
Origins is a special interest safari operator based in East Africa since 1962. It aims to bring something special to the total experience. Origins began as a specialist birding and natural history tour operator and remains the market leader in this region. Today, the company offers a broad range of special interest safaris throughout East and Central Africa. One of its key strengths is that Origins is a family business with a hands-on approach to managing each trip. It employs first-rate guides, all of whom are personally trained by Steve or Don Turner, to ensure that guiding is informed, sensitive, and interpretative. Every guide is a member of KPSGA and must hold a formal qualification in natural history, ornithology, anthropology or photography.
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 to either lunch or dinner at the Pinto family home close to the city.
5th floor, Landmark Plaza Argwings Kodhek Rd PO Box 48019, Nairobi Contact: S.M. Turner Tel: +254 (0)20 204 2695/7; 271 0171/2 Cell: +254 (0)724 253 861; (0)735 990 707 Fax: +254 (0)20 204 2698; 271 0178 Email: steveturner@originsafaris.info www.originsafaris.info