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01°S, 35°E — Maasai Mara, Kenya

Explore East Africa
like a local.

Luxury journeys and authentic adventures across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda — guided by the people who call it home.

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KENYA · TANZANIA · UGANDA EST. NAIROBI

Why travel with
Rafiki Safaris

Three commitments that shape every itinerary we build.

FIELD-TESTED

Hidden gems

We route you past the crowded viewpoints toward places most travelers never find.

CARBON OFFSET

Low-impact travel

Every itinerary is offset, and a share of proceeds funds community conservancies.

ON CALL 24/7

Ground support

A local expert is a phone call away for the entire length of your journey.

Trekkers on the mountain at sunrise
Our story

Born in Nairobi.
Rooted in friendship.

Rafiki means “friend” in Swahili. We started as a small team of local guides who wanted visitors to experience East Africa the way we do — not as tourists, but as welcomed guests.

Today we design private and small-group journeys across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, combining wildlife, culture, landscapes and the quiet moments that stay with you long after the trip ends.

12+Years guiding
1,800+Happy travelers
3Countries covered

Three countries,
one horizon

Every destination links to the tours built around it.

Giraffe in Kenya savanna
1.5°S 35.1°E

Kenya

Serengeti National Park entrance
2.3°S 34.8°E

Tanzania

Waterfall in Uganda rainforest
0.3°N 32.6°E

Uganda

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Featured tours

Six ways to begin. Every trip is built to adjust around you.

Safari vehicle with elephants Luxury
Maasai Mara, Kenya

Luxury Mara safari

5 days★★★★★
$2,450 / person
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Snowy peaks of Mount Kenya Adventure
Mount Kenya, Kenya

Mount Kenya summit trek

4 days★★★★★
$980 / person
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Maasai on Diani Beach Beach
Diani Beach, Kenya

Diani coastal escape

6 days★★★★☆
$1,320 / person
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Hippo on the plains Wildlife
Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Lake Nakuru birding trail

2 days★★★★★
$410 / person
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Cheetah watching safari vehicles Wildlife
Maasai Mara, Kenya

Big Cat photographic safari

4 days★★★★★
$1,890 / person
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Trekkers in alpine vegetation Adventure
Bwindi / Mount Kenya

Highland trek & gorilla option

5–7 days★★★★★
$1,750 / person
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Word from
the field

★★★★★

"Our Kenyan safari exceeded every expectation we had."

— L. Bennett, Maasai Mara
★★★★★

"Our guide knew hidden places we never would have found."

— T. Osei, Serengeti
★★★★★

"Professional and warm from arrival until departure."

— M. Ruiz, Diani Beach

From the journal

Field notes, guides, and packing lists.

Hot air balloons at dawn
TRAVEL TIPS

The best time to visit Kenya, month by month

Lioness resting on rock
WILDLIFE

A field guide to the Great Migration

Hot air balloon over the trees
ADVENTURE

10 hidden gems across East Africa

Your journey starts with a conversation.

Tell us where you’re dreaming of, and a local expert will build the rest.

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