Heritage · Experience · Passion
About Safari World Africa
Nairobi-based experts crafting unforgettable African safaris through local knowledge and personal service.
Heritage · Experience · Passion
Nairobi-based experts crafting unforgettable African safaris through local knowledge and personal service.
Safari World Africa was born from a deep love of East Africa's wildlife and landscapes. Based in Nairobi's Karen and Hardy areas, our team has spent decades exploring the savannahs, forests, and mountains of Kenya and Tanzania. We didn't just visit these places as tourists — we've lived here, worked here, and built relationships with communities, guides, lodge owners, and conservationists across the region.
When we created Safari World Africa, we wanted to share that knowledge and passion with the world. We believe the best safaris aren't built from a template or a brochure — they're built from conversations with you about what you love, what excites you, and how you want to experience Africa. That's why every safari we create is completely tailor-made, designed around your interests, pace, and style.
Our Nairobi headquarters puts us at the heart of East Africa's safari country. We're not calling from an office thousands of miles away — we're here, on the ground, with direct relationships to the best camps, the best guides, and the best experiences the region has to offer. That local presence and knowledge is what sets us apart.
Safari World Africa is an alliance between two families, each with a long history in the wildlife, conservation and tourism in East Africa.
Nigel Archer, of Nigel Archer Safaris, has been providing luxury bespoke safaris for over 16 years. Nigel Archer Safaris is famed for being the best of the best, combining helicopter flights, camel safaris and hot air balloon trips, to name but a few. Specialising in exclusive tented camps, Nigel is knowledgeable about all aspects of the safari industry in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. Not only is Nigel the owner of the prestigious Naibor Camp in the Maasai Mara, he also organises logistics and transport for eight top camps in the Maasai Mara. Nigel is passionate about wildlife conservation and different cultures. He holds a BSc in Natural Resources Management from the University of South Australia.
Nish Lakhani has been in the tourism industry for the past 21 years. He was previously the head of Kenya’s leading provider of safari 4×4 vehicles and customised vehicles, providing logistical support to safari companies, non-governmental organisations and film/documentary production outfits. In addition to this, he transformed a small travel agency into a leading medium sized tour operator in Kenya. Having qualified from The University of Hertfordshire with a degree in Computer Science, Nish resigned from a city job in London and returned to Kenya to pursue his passion for tourism and wildlife. He has invaluable knowledge of planning and logistics of all aspects of the safari and travel business within East Africa.
See what our guests have to say about their Safari World Africa experience.
From the moment we enquired, the team were attentive and responsive. Our guide knew exactly where to find the big cats and the itinerary was perfectly paced. Couldn't fault a thing.
Took the whole family including three children under ten. Safari World planned everything around nap times and short drives for the kids. The children still talk about seeing the elephants every single day.
What sets Safari World apart is the genuine care. When our flight was delayed, they reorganised our entire first day without us even asking. That kind of service is rare and worth every penny.
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