🌍 Born & bred in East Africa — we live where you travel
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Born & bred in East Africa

We don't sell safaris. We share our home.

Meet the local guides, conservationists and storytellers behind every Afrikan Accent journey.

15+years sharing East Africa with the world
Our story

It started with a love of home

Afrikan Accent Adventures was born from a simple belief: that the best safari isn't sold from a brochure a thousand miles away — it's shared by someone who calls these plains home.

We grew up between the Mara and the mountains, where wildlife wasn't a holiday but a way of life. Over the years we turned that lifelong knowledge — the guides we trust, the camps we know by name, the seasons we can read — into tailor-made journeys for travellers from around the world.

Today we're a close-knit team of East African specialists, each an expert in their corner of the region. We don't do cookie-cutter packages or call-centre service. We do real relationships, honest advice, and safaris our guests remember for a lifetime.

— The Afrikan Accent family

See it for yourself

A taste of life on safari

500+Safaris crafted
15+Years of local expertise
4Countries, one team
★ 4.9Average traveller rating
What we stand for

Our values

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Authentic & local

Born-and-raised expertise you simply can't get from an aggregator.

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Truly bespoke

Every journey designed around you — never an off-the-shelf package.

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Real relationships

Honest advice and personal service, from first email to final farewell.

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Conservation-led

Travel that protects wildlife and benefits local communities.

The people behind your journey

Meet the team

Real specialists with real expertise — the difference you'll feel in every detail.

Nick wangthi

Nick wangthi

Founder & Lead Guide
Founder

The Mara raised me — sharing it never gets old.

Hellen Ombima

Hellen Ombima

Sales Director

I sell dreams, not just safaris

James Mwathi

James Mwathi

CTO
Tech

I keep the pixels sharp so your journey stays smooth.

Peter Kingori

Peter Kingori

Senior Driver Guide | Spanish Market Specialist
🦓 Migration expert

De la savana a tu corazón — driving stories in two languages."

Allan Lusimba - Office Admin

Allan Lusimba - Office Admin

Founder & Lead Guide - Operations
Guide

Behind every booking is a smile and a spreadsheet.

Harun Imbusi

Harun Imbusi

Founder & Lead Guide
🦓 Migration expert

I follow the herds so you don't have to guess.

Jeen Gichuhi - City tour Guide

Jeen Gichuhi - City tour Guide

Nairobi City Walk Guide & Heritage Specialist
🦓 Migration expert

I turn schedules into seamless safaris

Kibara Mugo

Kibara Mugo

Safari Writer & East Africa Specialist.
Safari Writer

If the lions could talk, I'd translate

Sophia Baraka

Sophia Baraka

Tour consultant

I hold the chaos together so you hold the memories.

Michael Njoroge

Michael Njoroge

Driver guide

"Every track tells a tale — I just point it out.

Mercy (刘晓冉)

Mercy (刘晓冉)

Chinese Safari Translator | Kenya
Translator

turn roars into Mandarin — and questions into memories.

Sammy Njeri

Sammy Njeri

Spanish speaking driver guide
Guide

Drive in Spanish. Safari in style.

Collins

Collins

Founder, Agape Hope for Kibera CBO | Kibera Community Tour Leader

From Kibera with love — every tour plants a seed of hope.

John Waaribe

John Waaribe

- English Speaking Driver Guide
Guide

Bridging the wild and the Middle Kingdom — one word at a time.

Sammy Kazungu

Sammy Kazungu

German Speaking Guide
Guide

Von der Savanne bis zum Schwarzwald — I bring Africa to you in German."

Jackson Njoroge

Jackson Njoroge

Accounts

Balancing books, blessing budgets — making sure every safari adds up perfectly.

Nicholas wangithi
A word from our founder
Karibu! Welcome to Afrikan Accent Adventures — Authentic Kenya & East Africa Safaris

Afrikan Accent Adventures is a proudly African, locally owned safari company based in Kenya, crafting personalised safari experiences across Kenya and East Africa. Our name says it all: we help you experience Africa from the inside out — feeling the heartbeat of every destination, connecting with its people, and discovering the authentic soul behind every adventure.

A Safari Company Born from a Kenyan Childhood

I was born and raised in Kenya, where my love for tourism began long before I knew it would become my career. Like many children growing up in rural Kenya, I remember chasing after visitors in passing safari jeeps — a while one hand and two tennis balls in the other — waving excitedly and shouting, "Mzungu, nipee sweet!" ("Hello! Give me a sweet!"). Those childhood moments sparked a curiosity that grew into a lifelong passion for sharing my beautiful country with the world.

That passion carried me from working as a professional safari guide to founding Afrikan Accent Adventures. For me, tourism isn't just a profession — it's in my blood.

Starting this company alongside my partner was a dream come true. We envisioned a safari company built on authenticity, personal connections, and carefully curated experiences that leave lasting memories — one where every guest feels valued, heard, and genuinely cared for.

Why Travellers Choose Afrikan Accent Adventures

Read our guest reviews and one thing comes up again and again: attention to detail. That is no coincidence. After years in the tourism industry, we saw that while many companies offered great safaris, the personal touch was often missing. We made it our mission to change that.

  • Personalised service at every budget. Whether you're booking a luxury safari, a budget-friendly adventure, a family holiday in Kenya, or a group expedition, every itinerary is planned with the same dedication and care. An unforgettable experience should never depend on the size of your wallet.

  • Expert local driver-guides. Our experienced Kenyan driver-guides are more than professionals — they are passionate storytellers, knowledgeable hosts, and proud ambassadors of East Africa.

  • Promises kept, start to finish. From your first confirmation voucher to every magical moment in the wild, our greatest reward is delivering exactly what we promise.

Your East Africa Adventure Starts Here

We invite you to discover the places we proudly call home - from the world-famous Maasai Mara and Amboseli to the wider wonders of East Africa. From the moment you land until the day you reluctantly say "see you soon," our hope is that you leave not just as a satisfied traveller, but as part of the Afrikan Accent Adventures family.

Ready to plan your African safari? We'd be honoured to welcome you - [get in touch today to start planning your dream trip].

Karibu Africa! Karibu East Africa! Karibu Kenya!

We look forward to creating memories with you that will last a lifetime.

Warm regards,
Nicholas (Nico)
Founder & Director, Afrikan Accent Adventures

Nicholas wangithiFounder & Lead Safari Guide
Travel that gives back

Conservation & community

We believe tourism should protect the places and people that make it possible. A portion of every journey supports the conservancies, anti-poaching teams and communities at the heart of East Africa's wild places.

  • Partnering with private conservancies that fund wildlife protection
  • Supporting Maasai & local community-owned land & jobs
  • Prioritising low-impact, responsibly run camps & lodges
  • A share of every booking goes directly to conservation projects
Read our conservation pledge →
Recognised & trusted

Why travellers trust us

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Travellers' ChoiceTripadvisor 2025
5 / 5 RatedSafariBookings
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ATB MemberAfrican Tourism Board
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Fully bondedFinancial protection
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200+ reviewsVerified travellers
Proudly accredited

Our partners & accreditations

★★★★★
"You can tell this is run by people who genuinely love their country. It wasn't a transaction — it felt like being hosted by friends."
Emma W.Australia · Gorillas & the Great Plains
In our travellers’ words

Real reviews from real guests

Verified reviews from the platforms travellers trust most — curated straight from our guests.

★★★★★
From the first email to the last sundowner, every detail was perfect. Our guide read the bush like a book — we saw the great migration cross the Mara River on day two. A trip we’ll never forget.
Sarah & Tom United Kingdom · Masai Mara
TripAdvisor
★★★★★
Genuinely the best holiday of our lives. The team built our itinerary around exactly what we wanted, the camps were stunning, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Worth every penny.
Michael R. Canada · Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Google
★★★★★
Standing metres from a silverback was the most moving moment of my life — and Afrikan Accent made the whole journey seamless and stress-free. Honest, local and truly knowledgeable.
Lena H. Germany · Gorilla Trek, Rwanda
Trustpilot
Come and see East Africa with us

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