About us

A Nairobi safari company founded by guides

Africa Typique Safari Ltd is a Nairobi tour operator founded by guides with more than 16 years in the field. We plan private safaris in Kenya and Tanzania.

Who we are

Travel should be a meaningful connection

Our founders grew up close to Kenya’s parks and spent years tracking wildlife as guides. We think a good safari includes the people and culture of a place as well as its animals.

Our story

The company started with a small group of Kenyan guides. Between them they had spent decades in the bush, learning the land from elders, rangers and conservationists.

After years guiding visitors for other operators, they noticed that many trips felt rushed and impersonal, with little contact with local communities.

They set up Africa Typique to do things differently. Today we still plan every safari ourselves, using the knowledge we built up as guides.

Mission

To plan tailor-made safaris that draw on local knowledge, respect wildlife and communities, and give travellers a real connection to East Africa.

Vision

To be the first choice in East Africa for travellers who care about responsible travel and genuine contact with wildlife and culture.

Our values

Authenticity

We live and work in the places we send you.

Sustainability

We work with community conservancies and responsible lodges.

Respect

For wildlife, the land and the people who live there.

Expertise

Our guides are trained naturalists who speak English and French.

Trust

Clear prices, straight answers and support when you need it.

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Our team

Naturalists, translators and storytellers

The team is made up of experienced guides and travel planners. Many guides hold Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA) certification, and they explain the history, ecology and animal behaviour of each park in English or French.

Why travel with us

Local insight

Our guides grew up here and know the parks, the wildlife and the communities.

Personalised experience

We start each itinerary from scratch, so no two are the same.

Cultural encounters

Meet Maasai, Samburu and other communities with a local host.

Conservation-minded

We choose eco-minded lodges and support community conservancies.

Seamless support

We stay in touch from your first message until you are home, in English or French.

Our vehicles

4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, charging points, first-aid kits and cool boxes.

Lodges & partnerships

From small family-run camps to luxury lodges, chosen for location, character and how responsibly they are run.

Our guides

Naturalists with conservation experience; many are KPSGA certified.

How we work

Six steps to a tailor-made safari

1. Consultation

We talk through your interests, group, dates and budget.

2. Design

We draft an itinerary that balances wildlife, culture and scenery.

3. Refinement

You tell us what to change, and we revise it until you are happy.

4. Booking

We book the lodges, transport, park permits and any flights.

5. On safari

Your guide and our office are on hand 24/7 and can adjust plans as you go.

6. Follow-up

Afterwards we ask for your feedback so we can keep improving.

Let’s talk about your travel plans

Share your interests, group size, dates and budget. Our local team will design an itinerary around you.

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