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Bushking / About

Your Dream Safari. Your Way. Your Africa.

Bushking Safaris Limited is a Kenyan family-owned safari company that creates personalised private safaris. It was founded by Simon Gathai, its Director and Head Guide, who has more than 21 years of experience guiding travellers across Kenya and East Africa. Our guides plan each itinerary around your interests, pace and budget, from first enquiry to final farewell.

Africa has a way of staying with you.

Maybe it is the first time you see a lion in the wild. The silence of the Maasai Mara at sunrise. Elephants moving across the plains of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. A sundowner as the sky turns gold. Or a simple conversation with someone who helps you see a place from an entirely different perspective.

At Bushking Safaris, we believe these are the moments that make travel unforgettable.

We are a Kenyan family-owned and operated safari company creating personalised private safaris across East Africa, with Kenya and Tanzania at the heart of our journeys. Our goal is simple: to take the places you have dreamed about visiting and turn them into a safari that feels uniquely yours.

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all safaris.

Your ideal African adventure might mean tracking the Great Migration across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, searching for elephants in Amboseli, exploring the landscapes of Tsavo, experiencing the culture and traditions of local communities, or ending your safari barefoot on the beaches of Zanzibar, Diani or Watamu.

Perhaps you want luxury. Perhaps you want adventure. Perhaps you want a little of both.

Whatever your idea of the perfect trip looks like, we start there.

Our itineraries are thoughtfully designed around your interests, your pace, your budget, and the way you want to experience Africa. We work with carefully selected camps, lodges, hotels, guides and local partners to create seamless journeys, while leaving enough flexibility for the unexpected moments that make a safari special.

Wildebeest herd marching toward the Mara River ahead of a crossing

Experience You Can Trust

Bushking was born from a deep understanding of African travel and a love for sharing it with others.

Our team brings decades of experience in safari guiding, wildlife, hospitality, travel planning and guest experiences. We know the destinations, understand the realities of travelling across the region and, most importantly, understand that the little things matter.

Where to stay. When to leave camp. Which route to take. Where to stop for that perfect view. When to slow down and simply watch.

Those details can transform a good safari into an extraordinary one.

Elephant herd crossing Amboseli plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
Photo: Ninaras / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

More Than a Safari

We want you to experience Africa, not simply pass through it.

That means seeing wildlife in its natural habitat, discovering local cultures, meeting people, tasting new flavours, exploring landscapes and creating memories that continue long after you return home.

Whether you're planning your first African safari, a family adventure, a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a milestone celebration or the trip you've been saving for, we'll help you make it count.

And because your journey doesn't have to end at the safari gate, we can also help you combine your adventure with beach holidays, cultural experiences and city escapes across East Africa.

Why Bushking?

  1. Personal

    Your journey is built around you.

  2. Experienced

    Local knowledge developed over years on the road.

  3. Flexible

    Plans can adapt when the moment calls for it.

  4. Thoughtful

    We care about the details, from your first airport pickup to your final farewell.

  5. Authentic

    We want you to experience the real character of East Africa.

We are not here simply to sell you a safari.

We are here to help you create the one you've been dreaming about.

Meet the team

Henry Gathura

Henry Gathura

Tour Guide

Henry is a key member of the Bushking Safaris Family, coming in with over 30 years of experience in the safari and travel industry, he brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience to every journey. A KPSGA-certified safari guide, he is highly regarded for his understanding of East Africa's wildlife, landscapes, cultures and diverse ecosystems.

Jeremy Waiganjo

Jeremy Waiganjo

Tour Guide

With more than 20 years in the hospitality and travel industry, Jeremy brings a wealth of experience, an infectious love for Kenya and a genuine passion for sharing the magic of Africa with others.

Dan Ngoche

Dan Ngoche

Tour Guide

Dan brings a quiet confidence to every safari, shaped by more than 19 years of experience in Kenya's safari and travel industry. Over the course of his career, he has developed an extensive knowledge of the country's wildlife, landscapes and ecosystems, together with a strong understanding of what makes a safari genuinely rewarding.

Justin Mwangi

Justin Mwangi

Tour Guide

Justin is a passionate Kenyan safari guide with a genuine love for wildlife, nature, culture and conservation. For him, being on safari is about much more than spotting animals. It is about helping guests slow down, take in their surroundings and experience the magic of the African wilderness.

Ready to Start Planning?

Tell us what you've been imagining. Even if you're not quite sure how to make it happen yet.

We'll help turn the dream into a journey.

A white-sailed dhow gliding past a palm-fringed beach in late golden light

Start planning your safari

Tell us where, when and who, or let us suggest a plan for you. Either way, a consultant takes it from there.