About Chiwo Global Adventures
Chiwo Global Adventures is a licensed tour company based in Nairobi. We plan and run trips across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda for private travellers, families, corporate teams, NGOs and government agencies.
Most of our work is tailor-made. Clients come to us with dates, a budget and an idea of what they want to see, and we build the itinerary around that. We arrange the route, accommodation, vehicles, guides, park fees and transfers, so you deal with one team from your first enquiry to your final drop-off.
Plan My SafariOur Mission
To deliver world-class travel experiences that are authentically African - unforgettable, personalized, and deeply rooted in local knowledge - while exceeding expectations.
Our Vision
To be the most respected African travel brand globally, showcasing the continent's charm, hospitality and hidden treasures to the world.
Integrity, innovation and impact in every journey
We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfil our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our identity. Four values guide how we work.
Care & Professionalism
We listen before we plan. Every itinerary is prepared for the specific people travelling on it, and we keep you informed at each stage rather than waiting to be asked.
Integrity & Consistency
We are clear about what a trip costs and what it includes. If something changes, you hear it from us first.
Innovation & Accessibility
We look for better routes, better timing and better value. We plan trips for a range of budgets, group sizes and levels of mobility.
Community & Conservation
We use community-owned camps and local guides where possible. Park entry and conservation fees are paid in full on every trip we run.
How Chiwo began
Chiwo Global Adventures began in Kenya as a single-branch operation and has grown into a regional travel company working across East Africa.
The name carries the reason. Chiwo, in our founder's dialect, means "to give" or "offertory." It reflects what we set out to do: give clients value, good advice and a trip worth the time and money they have put into it.
A note from Jared Awatt
Our Founder and Executive Director, Jared Awatt, writes about why he started Chiwo, what the name means and what he wants the company to stand for.
The people behind every Chiwo trip
Our team combines local knowledge with the practical experience of running trips week in and week out. Between us, we handle planning, reservations, operations and the details that need attention while you are on the road.
What you can expect from us
We offer a flexible and professional service, with practical support at every stage of the trip.
- We respond promptly to enquiries and questions, including while you are travelling.
- We plan trips clients are willing to recommend to people they know.
- We match the standard of service to what you have asked for and what you have paid for.
- If a plan needs to change, we explain the options clearly and help you decide what works best.
Our licence
Chiwo Global Adventures holds a Tourism Regulatory Authority licence:
TRA1/47/C04/77662
We operate within Kenya's tourism and conservation framework.
Organisations in our sector
Chiwo Global Adventures works within Kenya's tourism and conservation sector, alongside regulators, tourism bodies, conservation organisations and partner networks.
Tell us what you have in mind
You do not need a complete itinerary before getting in touch. Send your travel dates, the number of people travelling and a rough idea of what you would like to see. We will help you work out the route, accommodation and budget.