12 Reasons to Travel with us

1. FINANCIAL BONDING by Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO)

Are you concerned about the security of your booking and your own safety while on safari? We fully appreciate your concerns when it comes to booking and paying for a safari in Africa. However rest assured your payment, booking and your holiday are guaranteed because Trails of Africa Tours and Safaris Ltd is a member of Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) Bonding Scheme and therefore backed by a leading insurance company, to ensure your payments are fully protected if a bonded KATO member ceases.

We are Financially Bonded and therefore our overseas agents and clients can rest assured that their funds and client’s travel plans with us are safe and well insured. KATO is Kenya’s leading Tourism Trade Associations and represents the interests of over 250 of the most experienced and professional tour operators in Kenya. As a member of KATO, our activities and service standards are guided and regulated by the KATO Code of Conduct to ensure we offer you nothing but the best.

2. YOUR AFRICAN SAFARI PLANNED BY NATIVE AFRICAN TEAM

As you plan your trip, we are your choice as we know East Africa like the back of our hands. We are Native Africans born and brought up in African Villages. With the unpredictable nature of Adventure where routes can change easily and at short notice because of local events or conditions, you are in safe hands with Trails of Africa Safari Driver-Guides and office back up team.

3. REPUTATION IS EVERYTHING

With time comes experience but principles and dedication to our clients has built a reputation we aim to preserve and protect. Our years of experience, high quality operation and intimate knowledge of our destinations has built Trails of Africa as one of the best tour operators in East Africa. Testimonies from our clients and partners confirms why we say reputation is everything.

4. OFFERING VALUE FOR MONEY

Quality, flawless holidays is the best reward we offer you; it is value for your money where you sit and enjoy every day without fears of quality. Our range of holidays allows you to choose a style that suits your budget and level of comfort and we strive to deliver to your expectation if not beyond.

5. PLANNING YOU TRIP

Trails of Africa Tours and Safaris offers peace of mind with our wide variety of choices to travel on: you can choose our fixed departure or our custom-made tours where you plan your safari step by step with the guidance of one of our many Travel Experts. We also provide you with all the pre-travel information necessary, and detailed tour dossiers including a full tour itinerary, background information and optional additional services to choose from.

6. PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED

Trails of Africa Tours and Safaris Limited is a privately owned Limited company that has rich history and loyal, dedicated field and office team with a passion for Africa. As a result, we are very personal on services we offer and attentive, flexible and willing to go the extra mile to both assist you with your booking, and to ensure a well-run tour in Africa with positive memories.

7. ADVENTURE DRIVES LIFE

At Trails of Africa, we believe in a holiday that provides adventure and refresh your senses. All our safaris are designed to give you a genuine feel for the country, the people and the environment you are visiting. From Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to Bush Camping, from participating in Community work such as painting a school to cycling in the wild with local guides, we trust our Adventure will spice your life

8. VARIETY ENSURES EVERYONE IS CATERED FOR

At Trails of Africa, we strongly believe that we should be as diverse as our markets. We offer a galaxy of products that cater for everyone in the market. From Basic Camping to Luxury 5star all inclusive vacations, from Passive Adventure to High Adrenaline Adventure, we offer variety that caters for everyone.

9. WE’LL TELL YOU THE TRUTH

On some of our trips accommodation can be quite basic; volunteering is not always fun, sometimes it’s pretty tedious too; overnight journeys can be tiring; arriving in a strange country for the first time can be a daunting prospect and local customs can be difficult to understand… All these aspects and more can be turned into positive experiences IF you know what to expect and are prepared for it. We’ll always try to offer advice about the things you really need to know and we’ll also tell you if we think you’re making an unwise choice as to which trip is most suitable to your needs.

10. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF THE DETAILS

Leave the legwork to us. We’ve secured quality accommodations and arranged for transportation, excursions, entrance fees, porterage, and most meals and gratuities. We take care of the details so you can relax, enjoy, and immerse yourself in the wonder of the places you are exploring.

11. TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS

The experience to see places through the eyes of an expert is great. Our team of travel experts constitutes knowledgeable people carrying a deep sense of understanding of an area to be traveled. Thus you get an insider’s perspective and their palpable enthusiasm makes your journey unforgettable.

12. LEAVING A FOOTPRINT ON EVERY JOURNEY

We strongly believe in travelling responsibly, leaving a positive mark in our journeys and equally encourage our clients to do the same: This includes, minimizing the impact on the people, wildlife and environment in the destinations we travel to. Where possible we encourage our clients to donate during their safaris directly to the communities that we visit.