About Ricolimo
Safari experts from the lands we guide
Born in Nairobi, rooted in the Mara, and guided by Tanzanian partners on the Serengeti — we design first-class safaris for travelers taking their first journey into the wild.
Our Story
From a family passion to a first-class safari house
Ricolimo Tours & Travels began with a simple observation: the wildest, most beautiful corners of Kenya and Tanzania were being shown to visitors by people who barely knew them. Our founders grew up on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, where family trips into the Mara were a way of life — and where a good guide can turn a drive into a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Today we are a small, deliberate team of Kenyan and Tanzanian guides, trip designers and camp hosts. We keep our calendar intentionally light so every itinerary gets our full attention, and we only sell journeys we would take ourselves. First-time safari travelers are our specialty — we remember what it felt like to see the savanna for the first time, and we build every trip around that sense of wonder.
Why Travel With Us
The Ricolimo difference
We are not the biggest safari company in East Africa — we are one of the most personal. Here is what that means for your journey.
First-timers, by design
Every journey is built for travelers new to safari: a pre-trip briefing call, detailed packing lists, camera tips, and guides who explain the bush without ever talking down.
Local hands, end to end
Kenyan and Tanzanian owned and operated. Your booking supports local families, conservation levies and community conservancies around the parks we love.
Handpicked camps, personally vetted
We stay in every camp we recommend. If the food slips or the view changes, the camp comes off our list — our shortlist is earned, not bought.
Small groups, private vehicles
No crowded minibuses. Every Ricolimo safari travels in a private 4x4 with window seats for everyone and a guide who drives at your pace.
Transparent pricing
One clear quote covering stays, park fees, flights and guiding. No hidden extras, no surprise charges at the camp gate.
Responsibility to the wild
We follow strict wildlife-viewing ethics, offset every journey's ground emissions, and contribute a share of each booking to anti-poaching programs.
Let's plan your first safari
Tell us when you want to travel and what you dream of seeing. We will design a private itinerary and send it within one business day.
Plan Your Safari