James Asudi, CEO - Victoria Safaris

COMPANY PROFILE OF VICTORIA SAFARIS

Our Mission
Our mission is the provision of quality services to our clients while conserving the rich flora and fauna so abundantly found in the regions that we visit.

Our Vision
To be one amongst the best Tour Operators in the East African market in the field of Travel and Tourism

Victoria Safaris Limited (PLC) - a Destination Management Company - is a Tour Operator and a Private Limited Company, Limited by shares, based in Kenya with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. With a branch office in Vancouver - Canada and Associate companies in South Africa, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, Egypt, Uganda and Tanzania. Victoria Safaris, targets the up market traveller, Budget and special interest groups such as students, the physically impaired (People with disabilities), corporate clients and the budget traveller (backpackers) etc.

Management and Services
Victoria Safaris is a Kenyan Tour Operator registered in Kenya by the Registrar of Companies as a Limited Company; and operating under Tour Operator license issued annually by the Kenya Ministry of Tourism; and lastly, we are Bonded Member of KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators - Member No. 390).

Our safaris and tours are Niche (out-of-the-ordinary) with special attention to unique destinations such as the untapped virgin Western Kenya tourist circuit and Kenya - Uganda – Tanzania Lake Victoria circuit. Other tours include sightseeing safaris to view Tanzania wildlife, the Lake Victoria region, the Lake Victoria Islands, the Indian Ocean Beaches and Islands. We are the founders of Slum tours in Kenya, we take our clients to the famous Kibera Slums for community tours and others in various towns in Kenya, We specialize in Disability tours (wheelchair travel in East Africa) and Home stays in both urban and Rural set ups in East Africa mainly for the Peace corps and other Volunteer community tourists into East Africa. We are the specialists in Transit Tours and Filming tours in Kenya among others (see below list).

Our Services
We are a registered and Licensed Tour Operator Company, members of KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators - Member no. 390) with experienced staff in arranging tailor-made safaris for travellers of all budget levels. Our staff have unrivalled knowledge about wildlife and African cultures. We at Victoria Safaris are dedicated to giving you a personal and professional service while helping you plan a perfect Safari, with expert, informed advice whether you are a first time or experienced traveller. We do not have fixed departures like most tour operators, but rather we customize each itinerary to suit the individual's or group's wishes. Whether you are travelling for leisure or business, come and experience the Ultimate African Adventure with us. We have side trips and short tours which make excellent add-ons to any safari and for those with only a short time to spare, will let you experience some of the African Adventure.

We offer expertly planned itineraries incorporating the best of East Africa’s irresistible attractions including - The Maasai Mara and Serengeti Wildebeest Annual Migration, Lake Victoria safaris, East Africa Beach Holidays, Gorilla Tracking in Uganda and Rwanda, Team building and incentive tours, Water rafting and Bungee Jumping on the River Nile and River Tana, Cultural Wedding in the African wilderness, Balloon Safaris in Maasai Mara and Serengeti National parks, Mountain Climbing to mention a few which gives you a superior touring and sightseeing experience.

Our Staff
Our staff and expert film coordinators have years of experience in facilitating various filming projects from location hunting to securing licenses and permits. We’ll handle all your logistic needs and indeed, meet your expectations and more.

Partnerships and Ground Handling
Victoria Safaris Ltd., has partnered with various Tour Operators and Travel Agents the world over as their Ground Handling Agent in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and East Africa. We encourage Travel Agents and Tour Operators willing to engage, partner, collaborate with us to send their particulars for signing an Agreement.

Our Packages
The activities that we offer are also wide ranging and apart from the traditional wildlife viewing tours our clientele are able to go on the following adventures: -

Eco Tourism in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Western Kenya Eco tourism, West Coast of Kenya Eco tours
Family tours in Africa - Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Kenya Wildlife Game Parks family tours and Safaris.
Kenya Museums and Heritage Tours and Safaris
Museums and Archaeological tours in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania
Home Stays in Urban and Rural set up in East Africa- Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Home Stays in Kenya Home Stays in Kenya
Inside and around Lake Victoria Safaris and tours
White Water Rafting on River Nile and River Tana
Bungee Jumping on River Nile
Gorilla Tracking in Uganda and Rwanda
Boating and Fishing on Lake Victoria
Fishing on Lake Victoria, Fishing on Lake Turkana
Lake Victoria Boating and fishing safaris
Inside Lake Victoria islands tours
Cultural tours and Safaris around Lake Victoria
Cultural Safaris around Lake Turkana
Lake Turkana Safaris, Lake Turkana Expeditions
Community Development tours in Western Kenya
Wildlife Lodge and Camping Safaris in East Africa
Wildlife Safaris and Beach Holidays in Africa
Bird watching tours in East Africa
Birding tours inside and around lake Victoria
Maasai Mara Wildebeest Annual Migration
Aquaculture tours in Africa - Kenya.
Youth tours and Volunteerism tours in Africa - Kenya.
Sports Tourism in Africa - Kenya
Golf tours in Africa - Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania
Scuba Diving and Dhow sailing along the Kenyan coast.
Snorkelling and surfing on Lake Victoria and the Kenyan Coastal Beaches
Marine Parks tours along the Kenyan Coast in Malindi, Watamu and Mombasa
Educational, Research and Study tours in Africa - Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Students study abroad Africa volunteerism, Kenya Community Tours
Culture and wildlife camping tours and Safaris in Kenya Uganda and Tanzania
Conference tourism in Africa
Conference tours in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Pre and Post Conference tours from Nairobi. Mombasa and Kisumu Cities
Pre and Post Conference Safaris in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania
Helicopter tours in Africa - Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Chopper tours in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania
Disability and wheelchair Access Tours in Africa
Wheelchair Tours in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania wildlife lodges
Mountain Climbing on Wheelchair tours on Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Health Tourism in Africa Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Herbal Medicine (Alternative Medicine) Research and treatment in Kenya.
Health & HIV/Aids Community tours in Africa.
Photographic and Filming Tourism Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Bicycle (cycling) tours in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzanian.
Corporate Team Building tours in Africa - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Rock Climbing tours in Africa -Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Walking(Trekking) tours in Africa - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Solo Women tours in Africa - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Agro and Agricultural Tourism Africa - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Pro poor tourism Africa - Kenya
Philanthropy tours and safaris in Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Kenya Philanthropic tours and safaris
Study Abroad students voluntary tours and safaris
Slums Charity tours in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Kibera Slums tours in Kenya
Corporate Incentive and Team building tours and Safaris in East Africa
University and Colleges Educational tours
Western Kenya Crying stone tours
Western Kenya Bull fighting Tours and Safaris
Western Kenya tourism circuit tours and Kogelo village tours
West Coast of Kenya Tours and Safaris
Kogelo Village Community Tours.
President Barrack Obama Africa home visit
Transit (Layover) Tourism in Africa
Environment Tours in Africa -Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Beach Holidays in East Africa coastal Beaches
Balloon Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania wildlife Sanctuaries
Cultural Wedding and Honeymoon adventures in Africa.
Kogelo Village and Kisumu city Excursions
Kogelo Charter Flight (Flying) tours
Kogelo chopper(Helicopter) tours
Kisumu City Car Rental, Kisumu Car Leasing and Kisumu Car hire services
Nairobi City Car Rental, Nairobi Car leasing and Nairobi Car hire services
Mombasa City Car rental, Mombasa Car Leasing and Mombasa Car hire Services
Kisumu City Excursions, Kisumu Tours and Kisumu Safaris
Nairobi City Excursions, Nairobi Tours and Nairobi Safaris
Mombasa City and Malindi Excursions, tours and safaris
Lamu town Visit and Boating Excursions
West Coast of Kenya

Our Staff
Our staff and expert film coordinators have years of experience in facilitating various filming projects from location hunting to securing licenses and permits. We handle all your logistic needs and indeed, meet your expectations and more.

Why Us?
Our services are dependable, reliable and efficient - thus earning us reputable recommendations the world over. Our services are competitively priced to give the best satisfaction for your money.
We believe you will want to work with us as much as you have many choices for assistance in planning your trip to Africa because we offer the following which many do not.

Personal Service in Approach:
On all destinations we guarantee excellence of service in our area of expertise. You can rest assured that we are dealing in what we know and what we do best. Our mission is the provision of quality services to our clients while conserving the rich flora and fauna so abundantly available in various regions of our visit.
Our teams mission is to satisfy each client or group in an individual way, by offering them not just a pre-set package off the shelf but rather unique adventure and safari activities.

Client consultative Tour Package
We take the time to discuss your interests, travel style, budget, and time frame - all the factors that can influence your trip - to ensure we suggest a tour that's just right for you.

Expertise and Knowhow:
Our staff have traveled to many different safari camps, lodges, and hotels throughout Africa. With collective experience in the tour industry, we know that we have to keep our ears and eyes open for news and updates. There is no better substitute than first hand knowledge when it comes to designing your tours and Safaris.

Timely and flexibility in Response:
Your time is valuable and we are committed to using it effectively. Therefore, our goal is a 24-hour response time to your enquiry. Continually, we update you on the status of your request, keeping you informed with a keen attention to detail and efficiency - while retaining our creativity and flexibility.

Efficiency in Communication:
Our Tour guides and safari vehicles are equipped with High Frequency radios and or Mobile phones to ensure that your safari is problem free. And with a team of experienced multi-lingual driver-guides, we feel that we certainly have the know how to make your safari a memorable one.

Competitive in Pricing:
we believe that our tours offer you the best value for your money. We will always work with you to make the most of your given budget to allow you to enjoy quality service and provide the little 'extras' that make your tour that much more unique. All services, accommodations, ground operators and travel arrangements are continually monitored and evaluated, to ensure that we are providing you with the quality of product and service you are looking for.

Activities:
Our activities begin when you touch down in any of our destinations in Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania including Zanzibar. With the wide range of options available, we believe that there is something to interest every traveler to East Africa.

We offer an unrivalled choice of quality escorted tour packages packed with exciting daily sightseeing highlights and features.

Our tours are designed to make the best use of your vacation time and we strike a careful balance between organized sightseeing and other exciting highlights allowing plenty of time for our tour directors and guides to educate you about East Africa. In addition to giving introductory briefings upon arrival, our tour directors and guides provide information relevant to your immediate location throughout the course of the safari.

Our staff are ever ready to answer questions, give explanations, and teach you a little African History and Folklore as you go along. A great deal of care and effort goes into the selection of our tour guides as we would like you to travel in the company of true friends. Our groups are kept small, and we use luxury minibuses and 4x4 wheel drive Land Cruisers for our safaris.
We at Victoria Safaris are eager to go the extra mile to ensure you have an unforgettable safari.