Africa, shared by people who call it home

Safiri Horizons was founded to connect travellers everywhere with the continent's most extraordinary places — responsibly, personally, and without the guesswork.

Our Story

Built by guides, for global travellers

Safiri Horizons began with a simple frustration: it was far too hard for travellers abroad to book an authentic, well-run African trip without going through layers of resellers. We started as a small collective of Kenyan and Tanzanian safari guides — and grew into a full-service tour and hospitality company connecting clients from every continent directly to trusted, local experts across Africa.

Today we design journeys across 18 countries, from the Serengeti's endless plains to the beaches of Zanzibar and the misty forests of Rwanda — always working with vetted local partners who know the land best.

Est. Locally Guided by African travel experts since day one
Our Promise Authentic journeys, transparent pricing, real local partners.
What We Stand For

Our values, in practice

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    Local First

    We partner directly with African-owned lodges, guides, and operators — keeping more of every booking within the communities we visit.

  • 02

    Radical Transparency

    Upfront pricing, clear inclusions, and honest advice — even when that means recommending a different trip than the one you asked about.

  • 03

    Conservation-Minded

    We favour partners with strong conservation and anti-poaching commitments, and support community-run reserves wherever possible.

  • 04

    Genuinely Global

    Whether you're booking from Lagos, London, or Los Angeles, you get the same careful planning and 24/7 support.

Meet the Team

Travel specialists across three continents

A small, senior team means every enquiry gets a real person who knows the destinations personally.

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Amara Otieno Founder & Head of Safaris — Nairobi, Kenya
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James Mwangi East Africa Operations — Arusha, Tanzania
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Salma Idrissi North Africa & Desert Journeys — Marrakech, Morocco
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Daniel Ferreira Global Client Relations — Lisbon, Portugal

Let's plan your African journey together

Wherever you are in the world, our team is ready to help you find the right trip.

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