01 / SERVICE PROVIDERS
Introduce your services
Tell us about the accommodation, transport or experiences you offer and where you operate.
- Lodges, camps and hotels
- Transport, fly-in and car-hire providers
- Activity, cultural and community hosts
Trade and supplier partnerships
Partner with Cherish Africa Safaris
Cherish Africa Safaris is a tours and safari adventure company based in Nairobi, Kenya.
We welcome enquiries from accommodation providers, transport and experience operators, and travel professionals who share our care for guests and for the places we visit.
02 / TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
Plan safaris for your clients
Travel agents and tour operators can speak with our team about Kenya and Tanzania safaris, plus gorilla trekking in Uganda.
- Discuss your clients’ interests and travel plans
- Explore suitable itineraries with our team
- Earn commission of up to 15%, agreed individually
Working together
Do you work with travel agents and tour operators?
Yes, we do. If you plan trips to Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda for your own clients, we would like to hear from you. You would be talking directly to the people who plan and look after the trips. Here are the three ways most conversations start.
You sell safaris
Send us your client’s brief and we will build a tailor-made itinerary with a day-by-day plan and a clear quote. You earn commission of up to 15%. The rate and terms are agreed with you individually before we work together.
Tell us about your agencyYou build trips
Putting together a longer journey? Tell us which parts of Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda gorilla trekking you would like us to look after, and we will talk through how we could work together.
Start a conversationYou run something guests love
A lodge, a camp, a safari vehicle, a village visit? Tell us what it is and where it is, and we will see whether it fits the trips we arrange.
Introduce your businessWhat you can count on
What we would want a partner to be able to rely on
A quote that is clearEvery itinerary shows what is included and what is not, before anyone pays.
Someone to talk toMessage us on WhatsApp for a same-day reply, or call +254 794 588 242, our 24/7 support line.
A driver-guide who knows the landAn experienced driver-guide leads every trip and explains the rules before each activity.
Vehicles built for the job4x4s suited to park roads, with pop-up roofs for viewing and drinking water on drives.
Care if something goes wrongIf a guest falls ill, the guide can arrange a doctor or a hospital in the nearest town.
Plain termsA 30% deposit, the balance 60 days before departure, and a cancellation scale set out below.
Planning your clients’ dates
When to send clients, month by month
The first question most clients ask is “when should we go?” Here is how we answer it, based on our own migration calendar and best-time guides.
Busy, migration in the MaraDry seasonCalving seasonGreen and quietFestive demand
JanuaryHot and dry in Kenya. Calving begins in the southern Serengeti.
FebruaryPeak calving at Ndutu, with strong predator action.
MarchCalving winds down. The last of Kenya’s dry season.
AprilLong rains begin. Fewer visitors and lower rates.
MayGreen, quiet parks and good value.
JuneRains ease and the dry season starts. Herds pass through the Western Corridor.
JulyDry and cool. Herds reach the northern Serengeti, and the first arrive in the Mara.
AugustCrossings and a full Mara. One of the best and busiest months.
SeptemberExcellent river action, with fewer crowds than July and August. Book early.
OctoberThe last herds cross back into Tanzania. Short rains approach late in the month.
NovemberShort rains begin. Fewer visitors and good rates.
DecemberHerds head south to calve. Festive-season demand is high.
Good to know
- Herds follow the rain, not the calendar, so timing can shift by a few weeks each year. River crossings cannot be guaranteed on any given day.
- Mara camps fill early for August to October, so we suggest booking several months ahead.
- For river crossings, we suggest at least three nights in the Mara between July and October.
- April, May and November are the quieter, better-value months.
Beyond the Mara
- Amboseli: the dry months, June to October, make wildlife easiest to find. Two nights is a good minimum.
- Serengeti and Ngorongoro: calving around Ndutu from December to March, and June to October for the northern herds.
- Gorilla trekking in Uganda: the drier months are June to August and December to February. Peak dates sell out far ahead, so plan early.
Source: our Great Migration calendar and best-time guides for the Mara, Amboseli, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro and Bwindi, last updated October 2026 and checked on 4 November 2026. Seasons vary from year to year, so please check current conditions before you confirm dates.
Matching clients to trips
Which client, which trip
Every trip is tailor-made, but these are the starting points that come up most often.
HoneymoonersHoneymoon safaris, or bush and beach trips that finish on the coast. FamiliesFamily safaris planned around the children and the pace of the group. PhotographersPhotography safaris, with the light and the wildlife in mind. First-time safari-goersBig five safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. Migration chasersGreat Migration trips timed to the herds, from July to October in the Mara. Bush and beachA safari, then Diani Beach or Zanzibar to unwind. Gorilla trekkersGorilla trekking in Uganda, the only safari we offer there. BirdersKenya birding safaris through Samburu, Lake Nakuru, the Mara, Amboseli, the Rift Valley and Tsavo. Rhino loversRhino tracking at Ol Pejeta on our longer Kenya safaris.
Sample trips you can sell
A few of the trips behind the conversation
We have more than 90 tours and itineraries, and every one can be adjusted for your client. These six show the range.
10 DAYSKenya Luxury Safari: Samburu, Masai Mara to Diani BeachBig five, bush dinners and sundowners, photography and the Great Migration, finishing at the beach.View the itinerary
10 DAYSBush and Beach Safari AdventureGame drives and coastal time, popular for honeymoons.View the itinerary
10 DAYSKenya and Tanzania Mid Range SafariOne journey across both countries, with game drives and the Great Migration.View the itinerary
10 DAYSKenya Birding Safari: Samburu, Nakuru, Mara and AmboseliA birdwatching safari with game drives along the way.View the itinerary
11 DAYSMajestic Safari: Ol Pejeta, Maasai Mara and Nairobi’s Rich CultureBig five, rhino tracking, photography and the Great Migration, with time in Nairobi.View the itinerary
12 DAYSKenya Luxury Safari: Ol Pejeta, Mount Kenya, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Maasai MaraRhino tracking, bush dinners and sundowners, and the Great Migration.View the itinerary
Browse all our safari tours. Trips run from 3 to 20 days.
Who you will hear from
The people who plan your clients’ trips
We are a registered limited company, set up in 2023, and we hold a 2026 TRA licence. Our offices are at Riva Station, Zambezi, Kikuyu, and tours start in Nairobi. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
FrancisCEO and driver-guide31+ years of experience guiding safaris.
EstherSenior tour and travel consultant8+ years in tour and travel.
WilkisterTour and travel consultant12+ years in tour and travel.
Partnership enquiries go to partner@cherishafricasafaris.com.
For travel agents and tour operators
How a guest’s trip works with us
So you know what your clients will experience, here is the journey from first message to the day they travel.
- EnquiryBy WhatsApp, email or form.
- Itinerary and quoteTailor-made and day by day, showing what is included and excluded before anyone pays.
- BookingA 30% deposit secures the trip, paid by card or mobile money through Pesapal.
- BalanceDue 60 days before departure.
- TravelWe meet guests at the airport, and a driver-guide leads the trip.
What your clients can expect
- Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, and gorilla trekking in Uganda, all arranged by one team.
- Trips for every kind of client: honeymoon, family, photography, big five, bush and beach, Great Migration, and combined Kenya and Tanzania.
- More than 90 tours, from 3 to 20 days, each adjusted for your client and quoted day by day.
- An airport meeting on arrival, and an experienced driver-guide for the whole trip.
- Comfortable pop-up roof 4×4 safari vehicles, with drinking water on board.
What helps us look at your enquiry
- Your company name, website or social profile, and the markets you serve.
- The kinds of travellers you work with, and the destinations you would like to sell.
- How you would like to work with us.
- Any trade licences or memberships you hold.
- Anything that shows how you work today, such as a brochure or sample itineraries.
Send what you have. You can add detail when we reply.
For travel agents and tour operators
A good brief gets you a good first itinerary
You do not need all of this to get in touch. But the more you can tell us, the closer our first itinerary will be to what your client has in mind.
- When: the travel dates, or the month and how flexible you are.
- Who: how many travellers, the ages of any children, and nationalities.
- Interests: wildlife, birds, photography, culture, the beach, or a special occasion.
- Length and pace: how many days, and how much time in the vehicle suits the group.
- Where they like to stay: the style of accommodation your clients enjoy.
- Budget: a range per person, so the first itinerary lands close.
- Needs: mobility, dietary or health needs, and anything else we should know early.
- Flights: where they are arriving from, and any flights already booked.
Guest booking terms
How guest bookings are handled
These are the standard terms our guests book under, so you know what your clients agree to. Terms for travel-trade partners are agreed separately.
| Item | Standard guest terms |
|---|---|
| Deposit | 30% of the total quoted cost at booking, non-refundable. |
| Balance | Due in full 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days of departure are payable in full on confirmation. |
| Payment | Card or mobile money through Pesapal: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, M-Pesa and Airtel Money. Prices are in USD unless stated otherwise. |
| Permits and domestic flights | 100% non-refundable from the moment of purchase. |
| Insurance | Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory, covering cancellation, curtailment, emergency medical expenses and repatriation. |
| Travel documents | Guests are responsible for their passport (valid at least six months beyond departure), visas, the Kenya eTA and any health certificates. |
| Cancellation made | Amount forfeited |
|---|---|
| 61 or more days before departure | The 30% deposit |
| 60 to 31 days before departure | 50% of the total cost |
| 30 to 15 days before departure | 75% of the total cost |
| 14 days or fewer, including no-shows | 100% of the total cost |
Cancellations must be sent in writing to info@cherishafricasafaris.com. Source: our Terms & Conditions, checked on 4 November 2026. Please read the full terms for everything else.
Looking after guests
How we look after guests, and the places we visit
Safety and guest care
- 4×4 vehicles suited to park roads, with pop-up roofs for viewing, and drinking water on drives.
- An experienced driver-guide leads each trip and explains the rules before each activity.
- Guests keep at least 20 metres from animals, following Kenya Wildlife Service rules.
- If a guest becomes ill, the guide can arrange a doctor or a hospital in the nearest town.
- 24/7 phone support, and WhatsApp contact with a same-day reply.
Responsible travel
- If a guest asks for more time in conservancies, contact with local guides or a low-impact trip, we plan around it.
- Guests can ask us about community projects they can support properly.
- Guests follow Kenya Wildlife Service rules, including plastic-free zones and no littering in parks and reserves.
- Guests never feed wildlife and stay on the road, because off-road driving damages habitat.
Read more on our Safety & Health and Responsible Travel pages.
Where we go
Destinations and trip types
KenyaMaasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo East, Lewa and Diani Beach.
TanzaniaSerengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Zanzibar.
UgandaGorilla trekking only. It is the only safari we offer in Uganda.
| Country | Where we take guests | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo East, Lewa Conservancy and Diani Beach. | Kenya destinations Best time: Maasai Mara Best time: Amboseli |
| Tanzania | Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Zanzibar. | Tanzania & Zanzibar Best time: Serengeti & Ngorongoro |
| Uganda | Gorilla trekking only. It is the only safari we offer in Uganda. | Gorilla trekking in Uganda Best time: Bwindi |
Trip types: Great Migration, honeymoon, family, big five, photography, bush and beach, and combined Kenya and Tanzania, from 3 to 20 days.
All safari toursBrowse every itinerary Help me choose a safariHow we match a trip to a traveller Great Migration calendarMonth-by-month timing Kenya vs TanzaniaCompare the two Maasai Mara vs SerengetiCompare the two Private vs shared safariWhat each means for guests Uganda vs Rwanda gorillasCompare the two Company factsRegistration, licence and contacts
For lodges, transport and experience providers
If you run a lodge, a camp or a service guests rely on
What we look at
- The guest experience: comfort, safety and care for every traveller.
- Reliability and clear communication with our team, so plans hold together.
- Responsible practice, including how you work with local communities and wildlife.
- A location and service that fit the trips we arrange in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Partners we can send guests to with confidence, season after season.
What to include
- Lodges, camps and hotels: location, number of rooms or tents, and the style of stay.
- Transport, fly-in and car hire: the areas you cover, your vehicles or aircraft, and relevant licences.
- Activity, cultural and community hosts: what guests do, where, and how the experience benefits your community.
- A link to your website, brochure or rate sheet, if you have one.
- Photos or a short video link that show what a guest’s stay or visit with you is like.
Which route is yours?
| You are | Tell us | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Travel agent or tour operator | Your company, the markets you serve, the travellers and destinations you sell. | We reply within 2 working days |
| Lodge, camp or hotel | Location, rooms or tents, style of stay, and a link to your website or rate sheet. | We review within 7 working days |
| Transport, fly-in or car hire | Areas covered, vehicles or aircraft, and relevant licences. | We review within 7 working days |
| Activity, cultural or community host | What guests do, where, and how your community benefits. | We review within 7 working days |
Ready when you are
Tell us a little about your business. A short introduction is plenty, and you can add more once we reply.
Prefer to talk first? Message us on WhatsApp, +254 794 588 242, or write to partner@cherishafricasafaris.com.
What matters to us
Reliable service. Clear communication. Thoughtful guest care. Tell us how your business approaches these and how you would like to work with our team.
A conversation starts here
- Introduce your businessShare your contact details, what you offer and the areas or customer markets you serve.
- Receive our confirmationAn automatic email confirms that we have your enquiry.
- Our team reviewsWe consider your proposal against our current needs and the experiences we arrange for guests.
- Discuss the next stepIf there is a fit, we contact you by email to learn more and discuss working together.
- Agree terms separatelyCommercial terms are agreed individually. Submitting an enquiry does not confirm a partnership.
Submitting an enquiry does not confirm a partnership or guarantee bookings. Commercial arrangements are discussed individually following our review. We reply to travel agents and tour operators within 2 working days, and review supplier enquiries within 7 working days.
Your introduction
Tell us about your business
Start with the essentials. You can share a website or brochure link if you have one; further details can follow in our conversation. Fields marked * are required.
Before you enquire
Does submitting make us a Cherish partner?
No. This is an introduction for our team to review. Any partnership and its commercial terms must be agreed separately.
Do we need to send a brochure or rate sheet now?
No. A website, social profile or brochure link is optional. We can request further details if your proposal matches our current needs.
How are rates and commission agreed?
Commission for travel agents and tour operators is up to 15%, agreed individually following our review. Supplier rates are considered separately.
What happens after we submit?
Our team reviews your enquiry. If your proposal matches our current needs, we contact you by email to discuss the next step. We reply to travel agents and tour operators within 2 working days, and review supplier enquiries within 7 working days.
Is there a cost to enquire?
No. Submitting the form is free and does not commit either side.
Which destinations do you operate in?
We arrange safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, and gorilla trekking in Uganda. Gorilla trekking is the only safari we offer in Uganda.
Who can send an enquiry?
Lodges, camps and hotels; transport, fly-in and car hire providers; activity, cultural and community hosts; and travel agents and tour operators. If you do not fit one of these, choose Other and tell us about your business.
I work outside Kenya. Can I still enquire?
Yes. Tell us which countries or markets you serve and we will review your enquiry in the same way.
Are you a licensed company?
We are a registered limited company, set up in 2023, and we hold a 2026 TRA licence. You can see our details on the company facts page.
What vehicles do you use?
4×4 vehicles suited to park roads, with pop-up roofs for viewing, led by an experienced driver-guide.
What terms do your guests book under?
A 30% deposit at booking and the balance 60 days before departure, with a cancellation scale that depends on how close to departure the guest cancels. The details are in the guest booking terms above and in our Terms & Conditions. Terms for travel-trade partners are agreed separately.
Can I add information after I submit?
Yes. Reply to our confirmation email or write to partner@cherishafricasafaris.com.
How is my information used?
We use the information you provide to assess and respond to your enquiry, as described in our Privacy Policy.
When can I reach your team?
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Email partner@cherishafricasafaris.com and we will reply within the times above.
How long are your trips?
Our trips run from 3 to 20 days, and every one can be tailored to your client.
When is the best time to send clients?
It depends on what they want to see. The Great Migration is in the Mara from about July to October, calving is from January to March, and April, May and November are quieter. Our month-by-month planner above has the detail.
What should I send you to get a first itinerary?
Dates, number of travellers, interests, budget range and any special needs. The checklist above lists everything that helps, but you can start with what you have.
Can I send clients to a trip I have seen on your website?
Yes. Send us the link and any changes your client would like, and we will adjust the itinerary.
Prefer email? Contact partner@cherishafricasafaris.com.
Planning your own holiday? Send a safari enquiry.