ABOUT US AND OUR SAFARI PHILOSOPHY
We have been organizing safaris in Kenya, Tansania, Rwanda and Uganda since 1999. Our experience and love for nature will make your wildlife observations in East Africa an unforgettable time of your life.
On our East Africa safaris – We take you closer to nature without disturbing and destroying it
It is not only the experience and knowledge about the places, wildlife and birds that assures our guests of an amazing time in the wilderness but our passion and love for nature and her inhabitants. Therefore our driver/guides approach animals with respect and care.
We are not rushing through the wilderness and we don’t hunt for the “Big Five. Yes we are happy to find leopards, lions, rhinos, elephants and other animals for you. With the knowledge of our safari guides you will also get interested in other wildlife since they can tell you something about them.
Everyone has a different preference how to spend the nights in the bush – choose from luxury tented camps, lodges or even mobile camping mainly in Kenya and Tanzania. Adventure and still feel safe, be close to nature with all the required respect.
Every East Africa tour is unique and tailor-made. You let us know your wishes and we create the itinerary. Most of our safaris are private safari tours, but we also have a few group safaris to join for example to the migration and to the mountains.
There are classic Africa safari tours to the well known regions like Masai Mara and Samburu, but let us also take you to more private and intimate locations. Some have very luxurious tents, some are modest, but they have in common that there are no crowds of tourist.
Even safaris in East Africa can be an adventure your safety is very important to us. While camping we get in close touch with nature and so we have to follow a few important rules. On transfers we drive carefully without risky overtakings. Our itineraries allow us time to stop and take a picture of scenic landscapes. Our safari driver/guides know where the good places for stops are. While respecting the park and security rules we will do our best to fulfill all your wishes.
From mountains to horse-back safaris, from walking in the wild to photographic tours or professional birding, yes even herpetological excursions – tell us what you like and we will make it come true.
Karibuni East Africa – welcome to East Africa
Elvira Wolfer left her job with a Swiss bank 1999 to take over Bush Trucker Tours in Nairobi. Before settling in Kenya she travelled to Ecuador / Galapagos, Brazil, Argentina, Malaysia and spent 3 month in a safari camp in Botswana. She has a diploma in animal psychology and the safari guide silver badge at “Kenya professional Safari guide association” as well as long experience in the African wilderness. She manages the company, guides in German language and put the content to this website.
Joseph (Stephen) Mwangi has been working with Bush Trucker Tours for over 25 years as a driver/guide and mechanic. Due to his great experience he knows where and how to track down animals and how to approach them so you get the best sightings. He knows the corners in every park. Joseph is Bronze member at KPSGA. Those who have been on safari with him want to go again.
Richard Morogo Kiprotich has a long experience as safari guide and has worked in different upmarket camps. He is great in spotting animals and knows how to position the car for photographers. Richard is Silver level guide with “Kenya professional Safari Guide Association” and has a passion for animals. You will not forget the time you spend with him in the bush…
Onesmus Irungu has joined us in 2019. He has several diplomas in wildlife management, guiding, eco-tourism, birding and a diploma even from South Africa. He is Gold level guide at “Kenya Professional Safari Guide Association”. He has a very good general knowledge! And is used to drive photographers.
Wilson (Willi) Tiren was born at Lake Baringo. He began birding at a very young age and has since become a very well respected birder in East Africa. He has several certificates from birding courses. Willi is extremely passionate about community driven conservation projects. With his ambition he will show you an amazing number of bird species.
Lorenzo Barelli is a fantastic and passionate photographer and guides our bird photography safaris. He will gladly share his knowledge about photography, birds and Kenya. He has photographed nearly 800 Kenyan bird species. Lorenzo speaks Italian, English, German and French.
His photos are on the bird pages and Facebook – Bird photography safaris Kenya
Duncan Nderitu grew up on the slopes of Mount Kenya. He has hiked Mount Kenya uncountable times. Trained by a German extreme mountaineer and climber he has been taking hikers and rock climbers up the mountain since 2005. Join him either at a published date or on a private tour and experience the beauty of Mount Kenya.
