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At Daily Kenya we track over 200,000 Kenyan startups and over 1,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 36 Travel companies in Nairobi. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Travel Companies & Startups (Nairobi)
Buupass
BuuPass is Kenya’s market leader for online bus booking.
Founder(s): Iman Cooper, Leslie Ossete, Sonia Kabra
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Public Transportation, Reservations, Travel
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Cloud9 – Africa’s Lifestyle Network
Africa’s leading lifestyle network and super app for travel, tourism and dining experiences
Founder(s): Collins Mesongo, Tesh Mbaabu
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Internet, Leisure, Lifestyle, Local, Marketplace, Online Portals, Travel
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PAZO GROUP
PAZO is Africa’s ecosystem of online services ranging from on-demand taxi & delivery services, to e-commerce to travel to trade & much more!
Founder(s): Nikhil Amin
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Adventure Travel, Apps, Automotive, B2B, Delivery, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Fashion, Fleet Management, Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Home Services, Hospitality, Hotel, Information Services, Information Technology, Online Portals, Public Transportation, Real Estate, Retail, Ride Sharing, Same Day Delivery, Search Engine, Sharing Economy, Shopping, Travel, Travel Accommodations, Wholesale
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Qonectr
Qonectr is building the largest decentralized public transportation system for emerging markets and beyond.
Founder(s): Charles Asin, John Otieno
Location: Westlands, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Internet, Mobile Apps, Transportation, Travel
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SafariDesk
SafariDesk is a travel technology platform giving users personalized travel information from leading travel providers.
Founder(s): Irvine M. Ndwiga, Paul Hunkin
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Leisure, Tourism, Travel
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Bonfire Adventures
Bonfire Adventures is a tours, travel and events company.
Founder(s): Simon Kabu
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Events, Travel
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Natural World Kenya Safaris
Award winning Kenya based East African safari company
Founder(s): Humphrey Ndara
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Adventure Travel, Tour Operator, Tourism, Travel, Travel Agency
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Raptim Humanitarian Travel
Raptim Humanitarian Travel is a humanitarian- and faith-focused travel agency.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Leisure, Travel
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Ticketsasa.com
The leading Kenyan e-ticketing portal where event owners and goers can sell and buy tickets online using MPesa, Airtel Money, and Visa.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Ticketing, Travel
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Homeview Adventures
Connecting touris, communities and nature
Founder(s): Isaac Waithaka
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Leisure, Tourism, Travel
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Savanna Sunrise Ltd.
Digital marketing partner for African hotels
Founder(s): Endre Opdal, Håvar Bauck
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Advertising, Digital Marketing, Hospitality, Internet, Marketing, Travel
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HostGuest
HostGuest is a mobile app that connects people who are seeking unique and immersive experiences with hand-selected hosts.
Founder(s): Steve Logarn
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer, Leisure, Tourism, Travel
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Safbook
Online marketplace and travel service company specializing in tours and activities.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Tourism, Travel
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Africa Point
Africa Point is a travel company provides planing and organizing African safari.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Travel
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Basecamp Explorer Kenya
Basecamp Explorer Kenya is a tourism company that operates a collection of destinations across the globe.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Hotel, Tourism, Travel, Travel Agency
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Multiple Hauliers
Multi-Hauliers is an East Coast company that provides transportation and logistics services.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Logistics, Service Industry, Transportation, Travel
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Two4one
A revolution in the hospitality industry
Founder(s): Stanley Njenga, Tony Kirui
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hotel, Travel
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Heartbeat Adventures
Hearbeat Adventures is a tours and travel company that delights in offering unique & high quality tours & excursions services.
Founder(s): Winnie Kimathi
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Tourism, Travel
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UseMyCar
The First peer to peer car sharing website in East and Central Africa.
Founder(s): John K. Mbindyo
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Travel
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The Holiday Crafters
The Holiday Crafters is an online travel agency.
Founder(s): Waweru Macharia
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Travel
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Komboa
Komboa is Kenya’s first and largest peer-to-peer Carsharing platform
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Car Sharing, Peer to Peer, Transportation, Travel
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Okoaafrica Tours
Okoa Africa Tours is a locally-owned tour operator in East Africa offering a range of tailor-made individual and family packages.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Tour Operator, Tourism, Travel
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PTG Travel
PTG Travel provides transport solution provider in Kenya.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Taxi Service, Transportation, Travel
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Dawn In Africa Safaris
Dawn in Africa Safaris offers wide range selection of safaris; from walking (trekking), hiking, bird watching safaris, game viewing safaris.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Tourism, Travel
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Nomad Magazine
Nomad is an East African magazine for intrepid travellers
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Hospitality, Publishing, Travel
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Palbina Travel
Palbina Travel delivers personalized travel solutions as per the client’s needs to make informed decisions and achieve organizational goals.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Ticketing, Travel, Travel Accommodations
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African Express Airways
African Express Airways is a Kenyan airline that provides services for business and leisure travelers.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Travel
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Inside Africa Budget Safaris
This outfit is one of the most popular tour operator amongst budget travelers on holiday or adventure to East Africa Kenya Tanzania Uganda.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Leisure, Travel
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Wild Peak Adventures
Providing Kenya safari that are geared to leisure and adventure travelers is Wild Peak Adventures
Founder(s): Mary Wambui
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Travel
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Travel Buddy Africa
TravelBuddyAfrica is an Africa travel website, connecting discerning holidaymakers with specialist travel agents across Africa.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Tourism, Transportation, Travel
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Granit Solutions
GranIT Solutions is a software product that manages the tour operator’s business processes.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Software, Travel
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Tropical Valley Tours and Travel
Tropical Valley Tours and Travelis a company providing all kinds of travel services to anyone visiting Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Leisure, Travel
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Adventure Travel Kenya
Adventure Travel Kenya is a wide selection of safari packages from small-group tours,group joining tours and budget camping safaris company.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Leisure, Tourism, Travel
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KunaJam
KunaJam is an app that provides traffic feeds, bus routes, and a way to input traffic feeds and bus routes.
Founder(s): Mutinda Boniface
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Transportation, Travel
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Tanzania Tour and Safaris
Tanzania Safari tour offers Tanzania budget Safaris, Tanzania holiday safari, mount Kilimanjaro Climbing tour
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Location: Nairobi, Tanga, Tanzania
Industries: Leisure, Tourism, Travel
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southernvalleysafaris.com
Southern Valley Safaris specialize in Adventure Safaris, Mountain climbing safaris, Beach Holidays, Budget Safaris, Cultural Tours
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Travel
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