About Us

We are a Kenyan/British owned Tour firm. We have over 15 years experience enabling our clients to fulfil the opportunity of a lifetime.

We provide safaris, excursions and bespoke packages, including airport transfers. Our fleet of vehicles ensure that our our customers have a comfortable, trouble-free experience.

All our drivers and guides at Tropical Cats Tours have either qualified or embarking on their Certificate in Tour Guiding which consists of:

Appreciation of tourism as an important social economic activity.
Understanding the various components of the tourism industry.
Perform tour guiding duties to tourist satisfaction.
Appreciate the natural history of east Africa (fauna and flora) as a tourist attraction.
Understanding the function of tour guides, tour operators and travel agencies.
Fundamentals of Tourism
Tour Guiding Techniques
Fauna and Flora

Samuel Musyoki – Director/Senior Tour Guide and Safari Guide

Having more than 15 years experience in tourism, travel and as a tour guide, Samuel is a professional dedicated to his job. He prides himself in personalised service. His company philosophy is one of quality of service and personal attention to each and every client.

Charles Musyoki – Director of Customer Services/Office Administrator/Safari Guide

Charles has extensive knowledge of Kenya and has work at International Hotels in Dubai. He brings with him a wealth of customer service skills and is passionate about ensuring the customers get the service required.

Cameron Wood – Director of Training/Off Road-Bush Driving Instructor/Safari Guide

With experience of overlanding across Africa and Europe he brings a vast amount of knowledge and skills. Cameron has a keen passion to share his knowledge about the environment, bringing depth and quality to your safari/excursion experience.

Tony Wood – Director of Fleet Management

As Fleet Manager, Tony brings a wealth of experience in the maintenance and building of overland vehicles. He has responsibility for ensuring that our fleet is well maintained enabling our customers to have a comfortable, trouble free experience. 

Yvonne Wood – Director of Operations and Public Relations/Company Secretary

Yvonne has numerous years of experience managing teams and working with the general public; including the operational management of a public sector company in the UK and also has years of experience within the hotel and catering industry. Yvonne brings with her a passion for customer service experience and fulfilment.

Samia Apollo – General Manager/Tourism Lead/Marketing Lead

Apollo holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management with extensive experience in the tourism industry and business management. Apollo brings to the team his vast knowledge of the Kenya and East Africa’s tourism circuit, along with well-established links.

Henry Katanga– Head Fleet Mechanic/Safari Guide

Henry is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of our fleet. He has a wealth of experience of fixing and maintaining a large range of vehicles from safari vehicles to buses, with his knowledge being second to none. Henry also has the responsibility of training apprentices, ensuring their skills are of the highest quality. In addition to vehicle maintenance, Henry also has the additional roles of Tour Guiding and providing our customers with airport transfers.

Simon – Driver and Safari Guide

Simon has a wealth of experience as a driver and safari guide and has excellent customer service skills. His experience ensures that our customers have a safe and memorable experience, be it on a safari or on an excursion.

Laura Carter – Ecologist and Volunteer Safari Driver

Laura is a qualified ecologist and based in the UK. When in Kenya, you are likely to find Laura volunteering as a driver on our safaris to keep her knowledge up to date. She brings with her a vast amount of knowledge about the flora and fauna of Africa and has experience of working with different species and their habitats in Africa and the UK. Laura’s knowledge and experience is invaluable to the team and advises us on the protection of species and their habitat whilst driving in the Savanna.