Luxury Journeys in Eastern & Central Africa

The Oluokos Team

Learn More About the Heart of Our Operations

Team Oluokos, Our People...

We aren’t just a business, we’re active conservationists, avid birders and above everything, we’re a family that stems from the Oluokos family. Ouma and Christine, with our children Alain, Enrique, Ivy and Taya. We’re all Kenyan born and have been very fortunate to have visited many tourist attractions both in Kenya and beyond.

Our African, Luo heritage and knit family have seen us travel through the African bush for many years in search of numerous bird species while at the same time meeting local host communities and appreciating wildlife with positive attitude.

At Oluokos, every family member a great love of the African communities, ecosystems and wildlife. For many years, we’ve made going on safari our lifestyle. It’s these and so much more that we would love to share with you during your African luxury safari. Beyond the safari business, are dedicated conservationists and communities’ change agents through sustainable tourism.

Please, join our Katotoi Hills tourism initiative and help us to champion for the conservation of nature in Africa. We share our passion with our communities and in return, they benefit through tourism.

Why Book an African Custom Safari...

Indulge in the natural beauty of the unspoiled African wilderness as you embark on an unforgettable luxury African safari experience in some of our best handpicked destinations. From the premier national parks, national reserves, wildlife conservancies, alongside stunning luxury safari lodges and luxury safari camps that are ranked among the best safari destinations in the world. It’s no surprise people travel from all corners of the globe to experience all of luxury African wilderness. Experience the wonders, sweet safari moments, unparalleled wildlife viewing, unlimited activities and glorious natural beauty first-hand with Oluokos Signature. Please, read more…

Chief Executive Office

Ouma Oluoko

“Travelling with Oluokos is about embracing local cultures, living authentic experiences and forging incredible long term friendships. But bringing our travellers on an experience of a lifetime isn’t possible unless we all show respect for the places we visit and for one another as human race. We pride ourselves on offering travellers freedom on all of our Africa luxury trips, but these rules don’t bend and Oluokos won’t hesitate to straighten any bends in real time”

Ouma Oluoko is the CEO of Oluokos Signature, a travel and lifestyle luxury safari brand that focuses on eco-friendly and sustainable tourism. He is a highly experienced birding safari guide, walking safari specialist, conservationist, and tour operator with a deep passion for environmental conservation and responsible travelin eastern and central Africa.

Ouma’s journey began in 2003 when he set up a small walking safari outfit in the touristic town of Naivasha, Kenya where he was born. Over time, his niche enterprise grew, driven by his love for walking and bird-watching safaris. He has worked extensively in East and Central Africa, including countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ouma is known for his strong interpersonal skills, which enable him to build rapport with clients, fellow safari outfitters, staff guides, community guides, government administrators and the community at large. His dedication to promoting sustainable tourism and conservation has made Oluokos Signature a trusted name in the luxury travel industry

Operations' Director at Oluokos

Awuor Oluoko

Awuor Oluoko is a prominent figure associated with Oluokos Signature as the Operations’ Director. She is known for her passion for nature, bird-watching, and sustainable tourism. Away from the wilderness and office chores, she is know to be and excelllence with doing signature meals and quite hospitable whenever we have guests around who would love to come for the dinning with Oluokos experience.

Awuor is actively involved in promoting eco-friendly travel experiences and community engagement through Oluokos Signature. She frequently shares her love for the wilderness and her commitment to responsible luxury tourism on social media platforms and during our regular office or virtual meetings.

Awuor’s dedication to conservation and sustainable luxury travel aligns with the core values of Oluokos Signature, making her an integral part of the family business. Her efforts contribute to the positive impact that Oluokos Signature aims to achieve in eastern and central Africa.

An Insight of the Oluokos Personel,
Your Africa Luxury Safari Specialist

Oluokos Signature’s staffs are undoubtedly our biggest asset and all pride themselves on their high levels of expertise and professionalism.

Here you can meet the team of Africa luxury safari specialists behind Oluokos Signature and find out more about what we do and what makes us to stand out from others.

At Oluokos, each one of us plays an important role in delivering unforgettable African luxury safari experiences to our guests from start to finish, and we all share the same passion and commitment for what we love and do. In our office at the Oluokos Fair Acres in the lush Katotoi Hills office is where you will find us, weaving hard to create imaginative Africa luxury holiday experiences.

Oluokos Signature wasn’t started just for money but for the society, so that they all can experience the wilderness and culture of the most enchanting Africa’s destinations.

We also wanted, in a very special way, to try to make a difference. As our mission has always been to sustain the industry and help Katotoi, Adumai and the Aderema Hills communities and wildlife both in Teso, Busia, all while creating wonderful luxury holiday experiences for our clients.

At Oluokos, we are not only a family but also a tribe in a neat way. Our immediate family, our family at Aderema Hills, Kenya, our highly devoted specialists both at the back office and out in the field, and our family of valued clients are what constitute our passion for tourism. At Oluokos each holiday for our clients is as special as arranging it for a member of our own family… and that’s because we mean it.

5 Reasons For Booking With Us

Community & Tourism

Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities in our destinations.

Conservation & Tourism

Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration through tourism.

Culture & Tourism

We strengthen intercultural understanding and relations, safeguarding cultural heritage.

Commerce & Travel

Commerce affects the sustainability of our destinations the people who live in these natural areas.

Concious Travel

The state of being aware of and responsive to one’s surroundings – as a business, our staff and guests.

"Can Definately Recommend"

I had Joseph as my guide during a stay at Lake Elementaita, when the company was called Oluokos Expeditions. This man, he knows EVERYTHING about birds! I'm not particularly interested in birds, but he's so engaging that you can't help but to be curious about the birds in Kenya. Other than that he is also a very kind and friendly man, so all in all I can only recommend doing yours with him.

Lea K from Denmark

"Amazing!"

Our guide Joseph was the best. He showed us all animals, big and small. Knew every species of bird. A conservationist at heart. We told him where we wanted to go and our budget and he planned it all for us. We always felt very safe. I am from the UK, I taught in Kenya for a while and went on a few different safaris. This was definitely the best tour operator. I went with him several times. Recommend to all my friends traveling to Kenya!

Nia Gibson from United Kingdom

"Birding With Oluokos"

My friends and I had a blast spending the day birding around Malaba and Busia with Ouma Oluoko's guidance! Ouma is such a kind and friendly guide, not to mention very knowledgable on not only the birds of the area but also the landscape, cultures, and communities that we encountered. He and his wife Awuor (or Christine) clearly have very good relationships with the people who live in the areas we visited and are doing great work trying to educate locals on the importance of conservation and conserving the land themselves where possible. The Oluokos had us over to their home for a wonderful home-cooked meal (I unfortunately couldn't only eat so much as I was suffering from a stomach bug) and gracious hospitality that I haven't encountered with other guiding companies before. I can highly recommend using Oluokos Signature for your birding adventures in western Kenya and beyond!

Nathan M from USA

"Great Experience at Ruma National Park"

Our group was on a business trip to Kenya, and we were able to take a Saturday off from work and took a safari trip to Ruma National Park with Oluokos Signature Ltd. We had a great time! We had the pleasure of being the only tour group in the park on the day we went, and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Ouma and Christine were so lovely, and made sure we enjoyed our day. Ouma happens to be one of the top birders in Kenya too!

Sarah G from USA

"Once In Lifetime"

What can I say? We had the most incredible safari trip of our lives. Ouma was polite, professional, friendly, thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable. He went to every effort to ensure we made the most out of our trip, and ensuring we were comfortable and happy throughout. He liaised with hotel staff to ensure everything was perfect ahead of our arrivals, he planned our route taking into account what we wanted to see and do, ensuring we never took the same road twice (!!) and he taught so much about the African wildlife, culture and landscape. He made the trip for us, and I have no doubt that had we have chosen another guide; we wouldn’t have had such an incredible and memorable experience. We felt very lucky to be in such capable hands. In addition, Big John, our driver - he was brilliant. We made quite the little team and we were very very sad to leave when the journey ended. Ouma was not just our guide, he was our friend and we can’t wait to come back and do it all again with members of our family. Thank you Ouma for giving us memories, which will last us a lifetime.

Charlotte from United Kingdom

"Best Birding Guide"

Great birding day on Lake Victoria and at the Impala Preserve! Oluokos was great with experienced and novice birders in our group. Very professional and bird knowledge was excellent.

Valerie M from USA

"Not Your Regular Safari/Tour Guide.... So Much More!"

I can't begin to describe what an incredible day I spent in Ruma National Park with Oluokos Signature and Mr. Ouma Oluoko recently. Ouma is way more than a safari guide. His knowledge of wildlife, birds and the region created not only a memorable experience but one where I learned a tremendous amount. The customised agenda for our day allowed us to make the most of our time in Ruma while also not feeling rushed. As we visited during low season for tourism, we literally had the park to ourselves and what a treat! I'm delighted to provide this review and wholeheartedly recommend Oluokos Signature and Ouma for any safari or other wildlife/outdoor adventure you may want to do while visiting Africa. I can't wait for my next trip!

Archives

Categories