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Top Tourism Companies in East Africa

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EABD lists 7,682 tourism companies in East Africa. The top-ranked are Saving Tour, Go Mount Kenya Expendation and Alino Safaris Ltd.

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The top 10 tourism companies in East Africa

  1. Saving Tour Zanzibar City
  2. Go Mount Kenya Expendation Nanyuki
  3. Alino Safaris Ltd Nyarugenge
  4. Frati Safaris Moshi
  5. Topma Tours and Safaris Nairobi Central
  6. Nyangulo Africa Safaris Arusha
  7. Przygoda Family Holiday Safaris Embakasi
  8. Tusmo Travel tours & Cargo Ltd Mogadishu
  9. Migao Tours & Travel Co Ltd Zanzibar City
  10. Travel Express Limited Hargeisa

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How to choose a tourism company in East Africa

Book tours with licensed operators and get the itinerary and inclusions in writing.

  1. Confirm the operator is licensed by the tourism regulator.
  2. Get a written itinerary listing park fees, accommodation, meals and transport.
  3. Ask about vehicle type, guide qualifications and group size.
  4. Check the payment and cancellation terms.
  5. Read reviews on EABD from past travellers.
  • Kenya: Tour operators in Kenya are licensed by the Tourism Regulatory Authority, and many are members of KATO.
  • Tanzania: Tour operators in Tanzania need a TALA licence, and many are members of TATO.
  • Uganda: Tour operators in Uganda register with the Uganda Tourism Board, and many are members of AUTO.
  • Rwanda: Tour operators in Rwanda are licensed by the Rwanda Development Board.

About tourism companies in East Africa

Tourism is one of East Africa's most important foreign-exchange earners. There is the Big Five safari experience in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, the Swahili coast, the islands of Zanzibar, and cultural and faith tourism. The region offers a genuinely diverse product. The industry supports tour operators, travel agents, safari camps, luxury lodges, and a deep ecosystem of guides, drivers, and transfer operators.

EABD lists tour operators, travel agencies, safari camps, lodges, cultural-tourism operators, and DMC (destination management) companies. Verified profiles include licensing (KATO, AUTO, TATO membership where applicable), itineraries offered, and reviews from past travellers.

Tourism Companies in East Africa: common questions

How many tourism companies are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 7,682 tourism companies in East Africa as of 6 November 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top tourism companies in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked tourism companies are Saving Tour, Go Mount Kenya Expendation and Alino Safaris Ltd. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose a tourism company in East Africa?

Confirm the operator is licensed by the tourism regulator. Get a written itinerary listing park fees, accommodation, meals and transport. Ask about vehicle type, guide qualifications and group size.

How do I list my tourism company on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.