Luxury Safari Tours in Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda

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World Luxury Travel Awards Best Luxury Tour OperatorWorld Luxury Travel Awards · 2024
Kenya Tourism Awards Best Inbound Tour OperatorKenya Tourism Awards · 2024
Magical Kenya Top Rated Safari SpecialistMagical Kenya · 2024
Kenya Tourism Awards Best Luxury Safari OperatorKenya Tourism Awards · 2025
A lion resting on a grassy ridge at sunrise as a hot air balloon drifts over the Maasai Mara, Kenya
Abner Ongeri, founder of Ongeri Expeditions
Abner Ongeri, Founder
4.9170+ guest
reviews
4Awards in
two years

Home first.
Destination second.

Ongeri Expeditions is a Kenyan owned luxury safari company in Karen, Nairobi, founded by Abner Ongeri.

Abner grew up in Kisii, a few hours from the edge of the Maasai Mara. He watched the migration cross long before the world arrived to photograph it.

It shows in the small things. Which suite catches Kilimanjaro at a quarter to seven. Which guide suits a nervous first timer. Which conservancy holds the cats in September.

We are not interpreting Kenya for you. We are from here.

We stay small on purpose. The person who designs your journey is the person who answers when you call from an airstrip at six in the morning.

Start however suits you.

Some people would rather fill something in at midnight. Others would rather talk. Both land with the same designer.

Angama Amboseli suite in the Kimana Sanctuary beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya
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One named person, a real route back within a day, and an honest note on anything that will not work as imagined.

Most journeys change shape once or twice before they are right. Nothing is fixed until you say it is.

The same person from the first call to the last transfer. Kenya based, so it is a phone call rather than an overnight email.

Signature safari itineraries, from the Mara to Zanzibar.

Our most loved luxury safari itineraries across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zanzibar, from 6 to 12 days and from USD 11,000 per person. Each one is curated, tested and refined by our team in Nairobi.

Small Group Journey June 2027 · Waitlist September 2027 · Limited

The Ultimate East Africa Luxury Safari

  • DestinationsRwanda · Kenya · Tanzania
  • Duration12 Days · 11 Nights
  • DeparturesJune 2027, waitlist · September 2027, limited · 6 to 12 guests
Starting fromUSD 46,200 per person
Special Offer Pay 3 · Stay 5

Angama Mara 5 Night Safari

  • DestinationsNairobi · Maasai Mara
  • Duration6 Days · 5 Nights
  • The OfferPay three nights, stay five
Starting fromUSD 11,000 per person
New for 2027 Green Season · Save USD 13,500

12 Day Ultra Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari

  • DestinationsAmboseli · Mara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
  • Duration12 Days · 11 Nights
  • Why This OneThe best address in every region
Green season fromUSD 19,400 per person
Best Seller

9 Day Luxury Kenya Safari

  • DestinationsAmboseli · Mara · Laikipia
  • Duration9 Days · 8 Nights
  • StylePrivate guided, fly in
Starting fromUSD 16,450 per person
Great Migration Limited Availability

8 Day Great Migration Safari

  • DestinationsKenya & Tanzania
  • Duration8 Days · 7 Nights
  • Travel DatesJuly to September 2026/27
Starting fromUSD 16,300 per person
Family · Exclusive Use

Private Villa Family Safari

  • DestinationsMaasai Mara · Nairobi
  • Duration7 Days · 6 Nights
  • StyleWhole villa, one party
Starting fromUSD 38,450 per family
Three Private Concessions Our Most Exclusive

8 Day Tanzania Grand Circuit

  • DestinationsNgorongoro · Grumeti · Mwiba
  • Duration8 Days · 7 Nights
  • StylePrivate concessions, flown between
Starting fromUSD 30,100 per person
A Private Island Only 12 Bandas

7 Day Mnemba Island Luxury Beach Safari

  • DestinationMnemba Atoll · Zanzibar
  • Duration7 Days · 6 Nights
  • The IslandTwelve bandas, twenty four guests at most
Starting fromUSD 12,125 per person

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When to Go

The best time for a luxury safari is all year round.

Every month brings its own highlight, from calving on the Serengeti to gorillas in Rwanda, the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara and island escapes to Zanzibar, the Seychelles and Mauritius.

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Our Story

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Kenyan Owned, Kenyan Run

Founded and run from Karen, Nairobi, with our own ground teams in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. When a plan changes on the day, someone local is already there to fix it.

One Designer, Start to Finish

One named person designs your journey, sends a first route within 24 hours, and stays with you until you are home. No handovers, no case numbers.

Tailormade Journeys

Designed with intention, curated with precision. Every detail is tailored to you, creating a journey that is entirely your own.

Trusted Luxury Partners

We work only with the camps, lodges and guides we have stayed in, travelled with, and trust by name. No others.

Ethical and Sustainable by Design

Through Ongeri Philanthropy, a share of every journey funds the conservation and community projects we support each year. Not a gesture. A commitment.

Ongeri philanthropy

A portion of every journey
returns to the land.

Through Ongeri philanthropy, a portion of every safari supports the conservation efforts and community initiatives that keep these landscapes — and the people who call them home — thriving for generations to come.

In our guests' own words.

4.9 from more than 170 reviews
Lisa D Mara, Amboseli and Diani Tripadvisor
★★★★★

Anton planned the most perfect trip for my husband and I. From the Kempinski in Nairobi to the andBeyond camp in the Maasai Mara, Tawi in Amboseli and Diani, everything was first class. We truly felt like VIPs the whole holiday. The best holiday we have ever had.

June 2026 Read the review →
Kevin T Atlanta, United States Tripadvisor
★★★★★

From the outset Anton was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Our trip was flawless through 3 countries, multiple border crossings, and a tremendous number of activities. We will unquestionably use Anton again and happily refer all our friends and family.

February 2026 Read the review →
Jrlvo H Uganda, gorilla trek Tripadvisor
★★★★★

When we arrived in Entebbe the Ongeri team welcomed us very warmly. Our stay at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp balanced comfort and wilderness perfectly. The gorilla trek was physically demanding, yes, but emotionally grounding. We had not just visited a country, we had experienced it.

January 2026 Read the review →
Fitzpatrick H Maasai Mara, Kenya Tripadvisor
★★★★★

A fantastic safari experience in Kenya. The flight to the Maasai Mara was surreal, golden plains stretching endlessly. Our tent was luxurious but surrounded by wilderness. The safaris were intimate, never rushed, and our guide made each sighting significant. We will never forget this safari.

January 2026 Read the review →
Cindy K Canada Tripadvisor
★★★★★

From the day I contacted Ongeri until the day we left Kenya, our experience was exceptional. Abner is a lovely person and a joy to work with. He organised gorilla trekking in Uganda and safari in three areas of Kenya. Everything was taken care of. Cannot wait to book again.

January 2025 Read the review →
larlaruk Dorking, United Kingdom Tripadvisor
★★★★★

From our first enquiry to a lovely email once home, Abner and Ongeri were fantastic. Finding our camp, organising the most amazing balloon safari, and being just the other end of a WhatsApp with answers to any questions. You have helped us make memories we will never forget.

March 2024 Read the review →
Dylan J Honeymoon, Kenya Tripadvisor
★★★★★

I found Ongeri through a YouTube video and have had the most wonderful time interacting with them. This was a special honeymoon trip and Ongeri took care of all the logistics. Our guide Patrick was on time every day, dedicated and very knowledgeable. We felt very safe with him. Highly suggest others book with Ongeri.

March 2024 Read the review →
Diana C London, United Kingdom Tripadvisor
★★★★★

Ongeri organised for our family of four from London a bespoke safari to the Maasai Mara. From the very beginning they were extremely attentive, flexible and able to accommodate everything we wanted. The trip was simply out of this world, staying at the incredible Sanctuary Olonana lodge. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

May 2023 Read the review →
Jeff and Mary Michigan, United States Tripadvisor
★★★★★

Thank you Abner for planning a life changing safari. When some of my own flights did not go smoothly, Abner arranged road transfers to get us to our first camp near Amboseli without delay. We packed a lot into 7 days, Amboseli, Maasai Mara and Diani Beach. We loved every minute of it.

January 2023 Read the review →
Questions We Hear

Before you go.

Straight answers to what guests ask us most. For anything else, one of our experts will answer the same day.

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How much does a luxury safari in Kenya cost?

Our Kenya journeys start from USD 11,000 per person for 6 days at Angama Mara, and from USD 16,450 per person for 9 days across Amboseli, the Maasai Mara and Laikipia. The price depends on the season, the camps and how you fly between them.

When is the best time to go on a luxury safari in East Africa?

All year round. Every month has its own highlight: calving in the southern Serengeti from January to March, green landscapes and the best value in April and May, gorilla season in Rwanda from June, and the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara from July to October. See our month by month guide.

How far in advance should I book?

For gorilla trekking in Rwanda and the busiest Mara months, we suggest 9 to 12 months ahead, because the best camps and permits sell out first. For other months, 3 to 6 months is usually enough.

Can you arrange gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda?

Yes. We secure permits for Volcanoes National Park as part of your journey. Permits are limited each day, so we book them as soon as you confirm.

Can you combine a safari with the Seychelles or Mauritius?

Yes. We pair luxury safaris in Kenya and Tanzania with private island stays in Zanzibar, the Seychelles and Mauritius, such as our 9 Day Kenya and Seychelles and our 10 Day Kenya Safari and Mauritius Beach.

Are your safaris suitable for families with children?

Yes. We plan family safaris with private vehicles, family suites and whole private villas, such as our Private Villa Family Safari in the Maasai Mara. Some camps set minimum ages, and we plan around them.

Do you arrange flights and transfers?

We arrange every flight, private charter, road transfer and park fee within East Africa. International flights and entry visas are not included, and we guide you through both.

Where is Ongeri Expeditions based?

In Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. We are Kenyan owned and run. Call us toll free from the US and Canada on 1-888-502-0560, or on +254 711 471 757 from anywhere.

How do I start planning a safari?

Fill in Plan Your Safari, or speak to an expert. A designer sends you a first route within 24 hours, and nothing is fixed until you say so.

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