Our story since 2009

Born in the bush,
built for you

MaxMac Safaris began with two friends, one battered Land Cruiser, and a belief that the best safaris are led by the people who know the land best. Fifteen years later we're a team of local guides, planners and storytellers — but that belief hasn't changed.

Meet the team Our packages

Our guides on the Mara

15+

Years crafting safaris

4,800

Happy travellers

4.9★

Average trip rating

100%

Local guides

What we stand for

Safaris done the right way

Local at heart

Every guide is born and raised in the parks they lead you through — real knowledge, real stories.

Conservation first

A share of every trip funds anti-poaching and community projects across East Africa.

Effortless for you

We handle every permit, transfer and detail so you can simply be present in the moment.

The people

Guides, planners & storytellers

Macharia Njoroge

Founder & Head Guide

Silver-level guide with 20 years reading the Mara and Serengeti.

Amina Hassan

Journey Designer

Turns bucket lists into flawless day-by-day itineraries.

David Kiptoo

Mountain Lead

Kilimanjaro summit specialist with 300+ ascents.

Grace Wanjiru

Guest Experience

Your on-the-ground point of contact, day or night.

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