Barkos Tours & Travel is a Tours, Travel and Car Hire Company based in Nairobi, Kenya that specializes in providing personalized and reliable Travel services to its customers.
ABOUT US:
Established in 2021, we remain committed to providing high quality travel services with the help of a group of Strong, Enthusiastic and Professional Team.
Barkos Tours & Travel is a Multinational skilled team. Each team member brings in a wealth of experience and knowledge of Regional and International Travel, tourism and hospitality to add to our communal pool of expertise.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Our Service Delivery – We provide all our clients with first-rate flexible service in a professional and personalized manner, adding real value to our services.
OUR CODE OF CONDUCT:
We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfill our commitments with integrity and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our identity.
OUR COMPANY VALUES:
Care, professionalism and dedication are some of the core values that underpin the business approach of Flight & Safaris International Ltd. We have established ourselves as a strong and reliable company that guarantees quality, consistency and competitive prices. Our other core values are innovation, superior customer service, community benefit and accessibility.
Our services are not only totally reliable and safe, but also personalized to suit the needs and preferences of you, the customer – With us you can plan your holiday with confidence!
WHY US:
Our services are dependable, reliable and efficient – thus earning us reputable recommendations the world over. Our services are competitively priced to give the best satisfaction for your money.
This guarantees that our clients get the optimum tour experience so that when they leave, they become friends and NOT just tourists. The key to a successful Safari is dealing with a ground operator that has vast local knowledge and experience, offering excellent products- all these are in our DNA!
The foundation of our company is built on a reputation for excellence in providing unwavering high quality customer care, by means of extensive knowledge, personalized service and competitive rates.
Our forte is Custom Designing versatile itineraries for individual travellers as well as groups with specific needs and particular interests; we take care of all logistics like accommodation, transfers, air charters, touring and all safaris needs.
Our tour programmes are tailored to suit individual requirements, aiming to delight even the discerning traveller with our insight into little known tour and safari destinations throughout the region; which we tender at the best possible price.
OUR RANGE OF SERVICES:
We orchestrate Leisure and Business Travel and expertly facilitate the full range of tourism services throughout, Kenya & East Africa:
- Flight & Hotel Reservations
- Car hire & Airport Transfers services.
- Road & Air Tour packages / Excursions & Balloon Safaris.
- Conference/seminar organization and facilitation
- Worldwide travel insurance
- Group / Volunteer Tours.
- Specialty Tours e.g. Golf vacations, Photography tours, tours for the disabled, tours for the Old age
- Ticketing: (Domestic, regional and international)
We will endeavor to provide the most direct and cost-effective flight schedules and routings required. We extend special fares to our clients as a cost saving measure.
Two to three optional bookings will be emailed to you to enable you make a conscious and sensitized decision.
- Corporate group discounts/incentives:
Barkos Tours & Travel negotiates special rates or volume discounts for large groups of passengers traveling together, with a preferred airline.
Besides enjoying the services that we provide to our customers, they will be able to enjoy additional benefits. A group of 10 adult passengers travelling together attracts a special rate. This can be negotiated with the Airline concerned in good time based on seat availability.
- car hire services / Airport transfers:
Locally we arrange for airport and Hotel transfers for our clients at discounted rates. Group rates also apply. We are associated with Car hire companies and many other privately owned companies both locally and international.
Our other wide range of vehicles include but is not limited to:
- Small cars e.g. Toyota Premio e.t.c-available on self drive or chauffeur drive.
- Luxury cars like Volkswagen Jetta, Mercedes E-Class, Toyota Prados e.t.c
- Toyota Hillux- with or without roof tent. Recommended for a memorable African camping experience.
- Converted Safari Landrover Defender- without roof tent, with 1 roof tent or 2 roof tents.
- A wide range of tour vans
- Toyota Land cruisers
- Coaster buses
- Prados
We facilitate the provision of all types of cars for hire ranging from saloon cars, minivans, VIP Cars, 4WD SUVs to large seater busses and many more depending on your preference. The cars are clean and in good mechanical condition, comprehensively insured and PSV licensed.
As our customer, you can be assured of the following value-added services:
- Unlimited mileage, short term and Long-term rental, Cross border rentals, Delivery within the city and its environs, Instant car hire confirmation, Chauffeur drivers, Prompt Pickups and Drop-offs, Professionalism, Comfortable Vehicles, Clean, Neat, well-maintained vehicles
- Safety & Security (All our vehicles are fitted with a tracking device and are monitored all the time through a web-based portal or Mobile Phone Application)
All our drivers: Have a thorough understanding of Nairobi & countrywide Routes, have efficient traffic management skills and are medically insured.
We have a dedicated Transport Department that services our clients. Our goal is to ensure that we provide well scheduled and professionally executed Airport transfer services. We own a fleet of over 20 branded vehicles that are clean and well maintained.
- Hotel reservations:
We enjoy amicable business relationships with all hotel chains present within Kenya, East Africa and worldwide. We have negotiated reasonable contract rates with all leading hotel groups enabling us to provide very competitive offers all year round.
- Conference facilities:
We arrange Conferences for large and small groups within and outside Nairobi with reputable Hotels and Lodges that facilitate such arrangements.
We take into consideration the preference of the client and make arrangements at any venue of their choice ensuring that most of these Conference Halls are facilitated with the equipments required.
- Safaris and tour packages:
Our Tours Department organizes reasonable and unique Adventure tours and Safaris. Itineraries for these safaris are tailor-made to suit clients who prefer to go on luxury safaris as well as those who are interested in adventure travel. The comfort and safety of all our clients is paramount. Therefore, we ensure that all vehicles are in top condition and are fitted with VHF radios with a base that is manned 24 hours.
We provide specialized services for Game Viewing, Beach Holidays, Archaeological site visits, Culture safaris, fishing packages, flying safaris packages, Roof Tent Camping that has option of Self drive and option with Driver Guide and Chef to name a few.
We also specialize in Leisure, business, incentive and corporate travel packages worldwide. Packages are an all-inclusive travel, that is, Airline tickets, accommodation, airport transfers and meals. They are great for both family and business travel.
- Visas:
We assist visa applications to Dubai and to any other destination where the applicant is not required physically at the respective Embassies.
- Travel insurance:
We arrange for individual and corporate travel insurance cover and for individual all over the world
Meet and assist:
For all guests it is important to have a representative to meet them at the airport. We provide this service whenever required.
EXTRA SPECIAL SERVICES WE OFFER TO OUR CLIENTS:
- Our service provides comfortable and convenient travel arrangements for our corporate clients because we handle all the travel hassles together with our other partners in the industry.
- Free delivery of documents (tickets, invoices, hotel vouchers) to your Nairobi offices anytime and though email / fax to offices outside Nairobi.
- We give discounts on travel and tours whenever possible and we track your progress during travel until we are sure you are safe, comfortable and satisfied.
- We give group discounts and group rates. (minimum of 10 people traveling together)
- We create and negotiate a flexible credit facility that gives our corporate clients room to organize their travel and tours itineraries.
- Our signature and motto is to provide the best personalized service ever to build a lasting working relationship.
- All our clients can rest assured that our tours and travel consultants go out of their way to find the most cost-effective fares and rates in the market, including group rates.
- Special conference rates for hotel booking, meet and assist, airport transfers and car hire.
OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS:
- Quality that you can afford,
- Service you expect,
- Premium inclusions you want,
- Memories that last forever.
- Our touring experience is a balance of perfectly planned
sightseeing, high class game driving, local experiences and free time for discovery.
WHY WE ARE THE RIGHT PARTNER FOR YOU:
- Full membership to Ministry of Tourism of Kenya, thus assuring you of our unrivaled quality services and professionalism.
- Our services are dependable, reliable and efficient – thus earning us reputable recommendations the world over. This guarantees that our clients get the optimum tour experience so that when they leave, they become friends and NOT just tourists.
- Our services are competitively priced to give the best satisfaction for your money. This guarantees that our clients get the optimum tour experience.
- An unrivalled depth of experience and an unmatched expertise of the destination
- A young and vibrant team, driven by a can-do spirit and always ready to go an extra mile.
- A passion about ensuring perfect holidays, from seamless transfer arrangements to round-the-clock access to assistance and advice
- A partner you can rely on: financial stability and a solid logistical framework, including a fleet of modern and comfortable vehicles.
- Our happy clients & Partners can testify it all! We have a broad client portfolio ranging from corporate clients to government institutions among others.
Our expertise covers the length and breadth of East Africa – allowing you to travel Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and all Indian Ocean Islands.
We are selective in our trade partnerships, only committing to tourism partners who share our values, whose service and conduct reflects our commitment to service and those who are consistent and transparent in their decisions and actions to fulfill our commitments with integrity.
ECOTOURISM IS WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT…
Barkos Tours & Travel is highly conscious of the necessity to protect nature and to make sure that the local community benefits from tourism as well. Above all, we want to convey this to our guests.
We support and practice Ecotourism with the intent to conserve the balance of this region for future generations, without denying the joy of the unexpected. Preparation allows us to fashion journeys in a harmonious and purposeful manner.
Our passion for travel goes beyond the yearning for discovery – Ours is a reasoned, tried and tested approach to the enjoyment of a truly amazing continent…!
Having made a habit of making clients happy with exceptional services the company is fully geared to assist you in planning, organizing and fulfilling your needs for Group, Incentives and Individual Travel. So, be it excursion and tours, airport services, FIT hotel bookings, car rental or MICE arrangements, you can always count on Barkos Tours & Travel to organize its’ best for you.
Our Expertise and dedication has earned us a valuable reputation with our Partners and Clients from all over the world, in addition to our Local Suppliers across East Africa.
SAMPLE SAFARIS:
OUR SAFARIS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Spot “Big Five” game: lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo and leopards.
- Spectacular wildlife encounters on our extensive game drives.
- Hear elephants trumpet in Amboseli and a stunning Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop
- Mount Kenya: An extinct volcano sitting on the equator with distinct snow peak and glaciers.
- Scout for rhinoceros making a comeback at Lewa.
- Meru: Luxuriant jungle, lions and the setting for Born Free.
- At night, tucked beneath canvas under a canopy of stars, listen to a lion roar across the savanna.
- The vibrant culture of the Kenyan people during cultural visits to local homesteads.
- Watch for millions of flamingos at Lake Nakuru – how many can you count?
- Experience the Eighth Wonder of the World: the Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Enjoy a balloon safari over the famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
- View endangered and rare wildlife, including Rothschild’s giraffes, Grevy’s zebras and the East African Oryx.
- The Special Five of Samburu: Beisa Oryx, Reticulated giraffe, Gerenuk, Somali Ostrich and Beisa Oryx.
- Rejuvenate at the exclusive Rusinga Island “jewel of Western circuit”.
- The White sandy beaches of Mombasa, Malindi, Watamu & Diani (south coast).
- The honeymooners ‘hideout- Chale Island in South coast Mombasa.
- The iconic Ngorongoro Crater, the largest extinct volcano crater on Earth
- Serengeti National Park (famous for Wildebeest Migration).
- Gorilla tracking in Rwanda (a once in a lifetime experience).
- Exclusive escapes to Indian Ocean Islands e.g. Zanzibar, Seychelles, Mauritius e.t.c.
It’s all here in Kenya, Africa’s original safari destination. A Kenyan safari is almost a rite of passage into Africa and once you come here you’ll understand why.
KINDLY NOTE:
- Kindly note that these safari itineraries can be customized to meet your needs and budget
- The safaris can accommodate beach extensions to Mombasa, Malindi, Watamu, Diani and Zanzibar just to unwind and relax after a tiring safari.
- The safaris can be enjoyed using a tour van, safari Landcruiser/Landrover or even by air and staying at Budget, Mid-range and high end hotels, lodges and camps-we have something for every discerning traveler!
NAKURU DAY TRIP ITINERARY LAKE NAKURU TOUR
0700hr Pick up ex hotel/residence. Drive to Lake Nakuru Park to arrive around 1000hr. Game drive until 1400hr. Lunch at a lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park. 1500hr depart for Nairobi to arrive in the late evening.
1 NIGHT 2 DAYS TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
DAY 1: Drive to Nakuru National Park, afternoon game drive. Dinner & Overnight at Sarova Lionhill Lodge or similar.
DAY 2: Morning game drive, drive to Nairobi. Lunch available at an extra cost in Nairobi.
2 DAYS /1 NIGHT TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
DAY 1: Drive to Amboseli, afternoon game drive. Dinner & Overnight at Amboseli Sopa or similar.
DAY 2: Morning game drive, drive to Nairobi. Lunch available at an extra cost in Nairobi.
3-DAY SAFARI TO THE FAMOUS MASAI MARA RESERVE
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Depart Nairobi and drive to Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch enjoy afternoon game drive.
DAY 2: Full day of wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara (optional Maasai village visit or hot air balloon safari)
DAY 3: Early morning game drive, transfer to Nairobi
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3-DAY A SHORT SAFARI TO WONDERFUL AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK |
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Drive to Amboseli, afternoon game drive
DAY 2: Amboseli, morning and afternoon game drives
DAY 3: Morning game drive, drive to Nairobi or Tanzania border
| 8 DAYS BUSH & BEACH COMBO:
Itinerary in Brief DAY 1: Drive to Amboseli National Park. Afternoon game drive. |
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Drive to Lake Nakuru, afternoon game drive
DAY 2: Drive to Masai Mara, afternoon game drive
DAY 3: Masai Mara, full day game drive
DAY 4: Early morning game drive, transfer to Nairobi
| 6-DAY KENYA SAFARI WITH MASAI MARA, NAIVASHA, AMBOSELI |
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Drive from Nairobi to Amboseli
DAY 2: Amboseli, morning and afternoon game drives
DAY 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha, hike in Hell’s Gate National Park
DAY 4: Lake Naivasha boat tour, drive to Masai Mara, afternoon game drive
DAY 5: Masai Mara game drive
DAY 6: Early morning game drive, transfer to Nairobi
| 8-DAY ABERDARE, SAMBURU, NAKURU, AND MASAI MARA |
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Drive from Nairobi to Aberdares, afternoon game drive
DAY 2: Drive to Samburu, afternoon game drive
DAY 3: Game drives in Samburu
DAY 4: Drive to Lake Nakuru, afternoon game drive
DAY 5: Drive to Masai Mara, afternoon game drive
DAY 6: Masai Mara game drive
DAY 7: Game drives in the Masai Mara
DAY 8: Early morning game drive, transfer to Nairobi
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8-DAY KENYA FAMILY LUXURY SAFARI |
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Arrive Nairobi
DAY 2: Drive to Mt. Kenya/Sweetwaters, afternoon at chimpanzee and rhino sanctuary
DAY 3: Drive to Samburu, afternoon game drive
DAY 4: Samburu, full day safari activities
DAY 5: Fly to Masai Mara
DAY 6: Masai Mara, full day safari activities
DAY 7: Masai Mara, full day safari activities
DAY 8: Fly to Nairobi, dinner at Carnivore Restaurant
| 8-DAY LUXURY KENYA FLYING SAFARI |
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Fly from Nairobi to the Loisaba conservancy
DAY 2: Explore the Loisaba Conservancy
DAY 3: Fly from the Loisaba wilderness to dramatic Lake Naivasha
DAY 4: Explore more of Lake Naivasha
DAY 5: Fly to the Masai Mara
DAY 6: Explore the Masai Mara
DAY 7: Discover more of the amazing Masai Mara
DAY 8: Fly to Nairobi.
| 10-DAY AMBOSELI, MT. KENYA, SAMBURU, NAKURU, MASAI MARA |
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Drive to Amboseli, afternoon game drive
DAY 2: Amboseli, morning and afternoon game drives
DAY 3: Drive Amboseli to Mount Kenya
DAY 4: Drive Mount Kenya to Samburu, afternoon game drive
DAY 5: Samburu, morning and afternoon game drives
DAY 6: Drive to Lake Nakuru, afternoon game drive
DAY 7: Drive to Masai Mara, afternoon game drive
DAY 8: Masai Mara, full day game drive
DAY 9: Game drives in the Masai Mara
DAY 10: Early morning game drive, transfer to Nairobi.
| 14-DAY SAFARI WITH THE BEST OF KENYA AND TANZANIA |
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Arrive Nairobi
DAY 2: Half day tour in Nairobi
DAY 3: Drive to Masai Mara, afternoon game drive
DAY 4: Masai Mara, full day game drive
DAY 5: Drive to Lake Naivasha, hike in Hell’s Gate National Park
DAY 6: Lake Naivasha boat ride, drive to Amboseli, afternoon game drive
DAY 7: Amboseli, morning and afternoon game drives
DAY 8: Drive from Amboseli to Arusha
DAY 9: Drive to Lake Manyara or Tarangire, afternoon game drive
DAY 10: Drive to Serengeti, afternoon game drive
DAY 11: Serengeti, full day game drive
DAY 12: Drive to Ngorongoro via optional Olduvai Gorge and Maasai village
DAY 13: Ngorongoro, half day game drive, drive to Arusha
DAY 14: Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport, depart
8DAYS FLY ME AROUND EAST AFRICA:
Safari Itinerary Option One
Day1: Arrive JKIA – WILSON overnight BATELEUR
Day2: Overnight at Bateleur Camp
Day3: Overnight Bateleur Camp
DAY4: Fly Mara – Wilson – Kilimanjaro – Manyara and overnight Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Day5: Overnight Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Day6: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater & Overnight at CRATER LODGE
Day7: Overnight CRATER LODGE
Day8: Depart to Kilimanjaro – end of Safari
Safari Itinerary Option Two
Day1: ARRIVE JKIA – WILSON overnight BATELEUR
Day2: OVERNIGHT BATELEUR
Day3: Fly Mara – Migori – Serengeti & Overnight Gumeti Camp
Day4: Overnight Grumeti River Camp
DAY5: Fly to Seronera & overnight at SuC (Serengeti Under Canvas)
Day5: Overnight Serengeti Under Canvas
Day6: Fly to Manyara & Overnight at CRATER LODGE
Day7: Overnight CRATER LODGE
Day8: Depart – Fly Ngorongoro – Kilimanjaro – end of safari
Safari Itinerary Option Three
Day1: Arrive in Kilimanjaro – transfer to Manyara and overnight Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Day2 Overnight Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Day3: Transfer to Ngorongoro and overnight at Crater Lodge
Day4: Overnight Crater Lodge
Day5: Fly to Serengeti and overnight Klein’s Camp
Day6: Overnight Klein’s camp
Day7: Overnight Klein’s Camp
Day8: Depart for Kilimanjaro
7DAYS, 6NIGHTS KENYA SUPREME FLYING
Day 1: Fly to Samburu from Nairobi. Game drive and overnight Overnight at Saruni Samburu
Day 2: Full day in Samburu with game drives. Overnight at Saruni Samburu
Day 3: Full day in Samburu with game drives. Overnight at Saruni Samburu Saruni Samburu
Day 4: Fly to Maasai Mara-Game drive and overnight at Saruni Mara / Saruni Wild
Day 5: Full day in Maasai Mara with game drives. Overnight at Saruni Mara / Saruni Wild
Day 6: Full day in Maasai Mara with game drives. Overnight at Saruni Mara / Saruni Wild
Day 7: Fly back to Nairobi.
OUR CONTACTS AND LOCATION:
WILLIAM MAINA-MANAGING DIRECTOR
BARKOS TOURS & TRAVEL
Hatheru Road, Olive Gardens, House #10, Lavington Nairobi Kenya.
Tel: +254722 211 979.