Ben Nelson
Founder
Ben’s love of Africa and years in travel have shaped a personal, considered approach to planning. He still enjoys getting to know new clients and helping create a trip that feels entirely their own.
About us
Kenya
specialists.
A founder-led, family-run team planning thoughtful, tailor-made safaris with personal service from the first conversation to the journey home.
Our story
It began
in Africa.
Founder-run and shaped by a long-standing love of African travel, Kenya Safari Company plans personal journeys across the country’s reserves, conservancies and coast.
We are a small team who take time to know the people we plan for. We compare camps, guides and routes carefully, then recommend the combination that feels right for your dates, interests and preferred pace.
The people behind your journey
Meet our team.
Real people, first-hand experience and a shared belief that the details make the trip.
Ed James
Co-founder
Ed co-founded Nelson Travel and brings a lifelong connection to travel. He believes in looking after clients, building lasting relationships and making sure each journey feels genuinely personal.
Emma Hunter
Travel specialist
Emma began her career in a luxury hotel and brings an eye for the small details that make a holiday feel special, from a well-chosen room to the thoughtful touches along the way.
James Bloor-Griffiths
Affiliate partner & safari guide
James is a doctor, safari guide and wildlife documentarian. His early guiding work in Botswana and experience as a wilderness doctor bring an informed perspective to the places and people behind a safari.
Alice Nicol
Travel specialist
Alice recently travelled through Kenya and Zanzibar. Her experience of combining wildlife and the Indian Ocean brings a useful perspective to safari and coast journeys.
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How we work
Start with a conversation
Tell us what you hope to see and how you like to travel. Share your plans through the enquiry form and a specialist will be in touch.
Make it personal
We build a route around your dates and budget, explaining why each region, camp and connection earns its place.
Stay close throughout
We handle the arrangements and practical details before departure, with a direct line to our team while you travel.
Our planning advice comes at no additional charge. We work with the lodges and hotels we recommend, and explain the full trip cost clearly before you book.
Start planning
Tell us what you have
in mind.
We will help you find the right route and a realistic budget before preparing a detailed proposal.
Start planningor call +44 (0) 1235 635749