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Travel Services — Kenya Directory & Guide

Concise examples, key considerations, and curated business contacts for Activities, Rentals, Hotels, Cars, and Tours.

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Travel Service Categories: Brief Examples & Descriptions

Category	What It Means / Example	Key Considerations
Activities	Guided walking tours, snorkeling, cultural village visits, cooking classes.	Need local guides, safety, permits, seasonal timing.
Rentals ("Activities 2" in dataset)	Equipment hire — e.g. bicycles, snorkeling gear, surfboards, kayaks.	Maintenance, inventory, location access (beach, river).
Hotels	Accommodation — from guesthouses, boutique hotels, beach resorts.	Location, amenities, seasonality, reviews, occupancy rates.
Cars	Car hire / car rental (self-drive or with driver).	Fleet quality, insurance, licensing, drop-off/pick-up logistics.
Tours	Multi-day itineraries, safari circuits, packaged day tours.	Logistics (transport, lodging), guides, route planning, permits.

Real Business Listings in Kenya (curated)

Below: select companies active across the five categories. Use as leads, partners, or inspiration.

Twiga Tours — Activities & Safaris

Website: twiga-tours.com

Address: Suite 9, The Greenhouse, Ngong Road, Nairobi

Note: Luxury safari operator in East Africa.

Apollo Tours Travel

Email: asif@apollotours.co.ke

Phone: 020 246735053 / 072 860 7939

Super Eagles Travel & Tours

Phone: +254 722 899 099

Email: info@supereagles.co.ke

KenDirita Safaris & Travel

General enquiry: +254 720 786 348

Email: info@kendiritasafaris.co.ke

AfricaChoice Tours & Travel

Headquarters: Greenhouse Mall, Ngong Rd, Nairobi

Phone: +254 722 705 175 • Email: sales@africhoice.com

Bamm Tours & Safaris — Bus & Car Hire

Phone: 071 200 4003 / 0754 004 003 / 0743 142 615

Email: info@bammtours.co.ke

Also offers 33-seater buses and car hire in Mombasa.

Car Hire Mombasa

Address: 1st Floor, College House, Koinange Street, Nairobi (HQ)

Phone: +254 739 443 344 • Email: info@carhiremombasa.co.ke

Avenue Car Hire & Leasing (Mombasa)

Phone: +254 726 548 357

Email: mombasa@avenuecarhire.com

Hire N Drive Kenya

Phone: +254 722 417 475 • Email: info@hireddrive.com

MyHire & Rentals

WhatsApp / Mobile: +254 724 222 402, +254 731 837 662

Email: info@myhire.co.ke

Europcar — Mombasa Branch

International car rental operator with local presence. Check Europcar Kenya for branch hours and models.

Green Motion — SGR Train Terminus, Mombasa

Local branch at the train terminus; convenient for arrivals by rail.

For hotels and licensed accommodation, consult the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) Kenya for official lists and licensing status (example: Amani Beach Resort — Watamu / Malindi area).

How to use this directory

• Contact businesses directly to confirm current services, availability, and prices.
• Ask about insurance, licensing, and safety procedures before booking adventure activities.
• Negotiate group rates for tours, buses, or long-term rentals.

Quick tip: Keep a short vendor checklist when onboarding a new partner: legal name, contact person, website, playlist of reviews, insurance copies, and a signed scope of work.

Note: Contact details and company operations change; verify before relying on any listing. This page is a curated starting point for operators and researchers working across Kenya's travel ecosystem.