Our story
We don’t just plan safaris. We run them.
Mbutu Tours & Safaris creates safari experiences across Kenya, from the savannahs of the Masai Mara to the beaches of Diani and Watamu.
We specialise in personal itineraries for every kind of traveller, whether you are looking for adventure, a honeymoon or a family holiday. Our guides, the lodges we choose and the way we travel are meant to make each journey memorable, and to leave something behind for the wildlife and the communities that make it possible.
We make it happen
From our Team Leader
Every safari should be more than a trip. It should be a memory you keep for life.
Bedan Mbui is the driving force behind Mbutu Tours & Safaris. He brings years of hands-on experience in safari planning and guiding, and leads the team with attention to detail and a personal approach to every guest.
Bedan Mbui
Team Leader & Director
What we do ourselves
Four things we do not hand to someone else
Experienced guides
Knowledgeable local professionals who bring the wild to life.
Seamless logistics
Comfortable transfers, handpicked accommodation and 24/7 support.
Personal service
Itineraries tailored to your style, schedule and budget.
Sustainable travel
Supporting conservation efforts and local communities.
Where we travel
Kenya first, and across the border when the journey calls for it
Most of our safaris stay in Kenya: the Masai Mara, Amboseli, the Tsavo parks, the Rift Valley lakes, Samburu and the Laikipia conservancies, often with a few days on the coast to finish.
For longer trips we follow the migration into Tanzania. Our 14-day and 21-day itineraries continue to the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, and can end on the beaches of Zanzibar or Diani. We handle the cross-border transfers, park fees, accommodation and flights as one booking.
Based in Nairobi
Our office is at Topsel Center, off Ngong Road. Safaris start from your Nairobi hotel or the airport, or from your hotel on the coast.
A licensed tour and safari operator
Mbutu Tours and Safaris holds a tourism licence from Kenya’s Tourism Regulatory Authority.
Listed on SafariBookings
We are also represented on SafariBookings, the largest marketplace for African safaris.
TRA Licence No
TRA2/1/C01/47054
The team
Nine people, from the office to the driver’s seat
Our experienced and friendly team is dedicated to delivering personal safari experiences trusted by travellers from around the world.
We make it happen
Start with a conversation
Tell us when you would like to travel and who is coming. We will suggest a route that suits you.