Real safaris. Real memories.
We're a family-run safari company based in Mombasa — not a Nairobi agency with a coast office. For more than 15 years we've run safaris from the Kenya coast, with local guides and drivers who work directly with park rangers and lodge operators.
Every trip is built around your dates, budget and group — and you speak directly to the people who will run it.
Company facts
| Company name | Steve and Richard Safaris |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bora Bora, Malindi Rd, Mombasa, Kenya |
| Years in operation | 15+ years, operating continuously from the Kenya coast |
| Business type | Mombasa-based tour operator specialising in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda safari tours |
| Licensing | TRA-licensed tour operator (licence TRA/2/01/C01/211) |
| Coverage area | All national parks and reserves across Kenya — featuring Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, Masai Mara, Taita Hills, Lake Nakuru and Samburu — plus Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) and gorilla trekking (Uganda) |
| Departure points | Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu, Kilifi, Malindi, Nairobi |
| Fleet | 4x4 Land Cruisers and 4x4 Toyota vans with open roof, park-certified and insured |
| Customer rating | 4.8 out of 5 on Google, based on 110+ verified reviews |
| Traveller base | 2,500+ travellers served, from 40+ countries |
| Contact response time | Same-day response via WhatsApp, available 24 hours |
What sets us apart
- Local expertise, not a brochure
- Our guides use radio networks to track animals in real time, so you won't miss a sighting.
- Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
- Park fees, transport, lodges and meals are included — what you're quoted is exactly what you pay.
- Personalised from day one
- Family, couple, solo, honeymoon — every itinerary is built around your group, not a template.
- Door-to-door service
- Hotel pickup, park entry, meals and transfers — every detail organised for you.
Our promise
Personal service
You speak directly with Steve or Richard — not a call centre.
Honest pricing
One all-inclusive price covering park fees, transport, lodges and meals, with no hidden charges.
Support on safari
Our guides stay in radio contact with park rangers, so you get the best sightings and help if you need it.
Our vision
To become East Africa's most trusted safari operator, setting the standard for personal, expert-led wildlife experiences.
Our mission
Karibu Kenya — to welcome travellers to Kenya's wildlife, culture and landscapes, with Tanzania and Uganda extensions when you want to go further.
Meet the team
The people you'll talk to before the trip — and the ones behind the wheel on it.
Steve Omondi
Co-founder & lead safari operator
17+ years. Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli — usually your first point of contact.
Richard
Co-founder & operations director
15+ years. Tanzania circuits, Uganda gorilla trekking and Kenya's highland parks.
Solomon Ahono
Senior driver-guide
10+ years. Tsavo East, Tsavo West and the Taita Hills.
Evans Odhiambo
Driver-guide
10+ years. Tsavo East and West; a favourite with families.
Hamisi
Wildlife guide
8+ years. Tsavo parks and Amboseli.
Roseline Apiyo
Secretary
Since 2011. Correspondence, bookings and client records.
Our coverage — Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
Guided safaris across every national park and reserve in Kenya, departing from Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu or Nairobi. Our most-booked destinations:
| Country | Destination | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Masai Mara | Home of the wildebeest migration and Kenya's highest density of big cats — best July to October. |
| Kenya | Tsavo East | Kenya's largest park — famous for red-dust elephants and year-round game viewing from Mombasa. |
| Kenya | Tsavo West | A wilder landscape featuring Mzima Springs, lava flows and the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. |
| Kenya | Amboseli | The best place in Kenya to photograph elephants against snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. |
| Tanzania | Serengeti | Tanzania's crown jewel — vast, iconic, home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. |
| Tanzania | Ngorongoro Crater | A UNESCO World Heritage Site — one of the few places to reliably see black rhinos in the wild. |
| Kenya | Taita Hills & Salt Lick | Salt Lick Lodge sits on stilts above a watering hole where animals gather day and night. |
| Kenya | Lake Nakuru & Naivasha | Famous for flamingos, white rhinos and a scenic Rift Valley setting. |
| Kenya | Samburu & Ol Pejeta | Home to Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and chimpanzee. |
| Uganda | Gorilla trekking | The most profound wildlife encounter in East Africa — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. |
Licensed, insured & inspected
- Registered with the Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya
- Liability insurance, and every safari vehicle is park-certified and inspected before each trip
- Door-to-door service, including hotel pick-ups and transfers
- Itineraries built around your group, not a template
Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya licence TRA/2/01/C01/211.
Find us
- Head officeBora Bora, Malindi Rd, Mombasa, Kenya
- OfficesMombasa (head office) · Diani Beach Office · Watamu Office · Nairobi Office
- WhatsApp / call+254 721 346 810
- Emailinfo@steveandrichardsafaris.com
Memberships & certifications: ATTA member · East Africa Tourism Association · Eco Tourism Certified · Tanzania Tourist Board · Kenya Wildlife Service.
Let's plan your trip
Tell Steve or Richard your dates, group size and budget. We reply within 24 hours— usually sooner.