Barrah Safaris
Custom-Built Safaris creating Once-In-a-Lifetime experiences.
Custom-Built Safaris creating Once-In-a-Lifetime experiences.
From camping on the plains, to staying in a jungle lodge, to sailing at sea, the options truly are endless.
With consultation, our guides build the perfect adventure for you.
Our promise is simple: every transfer, connection, and experience is expertly coordinated so your journey feels effortless from the moment you depart to the moment you return.
From private game reserves in the Serengeti and the Okavango Delta to the misty forests of the Aberdare Mountains in Kenya, gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda, desert adventures in Namibia and Morocco, and refined beach escapes along Africa’s most beautiful coastlines, we operate all over the continent.
Our safaris are designed to avoid the noise, traffic, and predictability of mass-market routes, delivering experiences unavailable through standard package tours.
Africa is vast, rare, and extraordinary. Our role is to unlock it for you—perfectly timed, flawlessly coordinated, and effortlessly enjoyed.
Begin your bespoke African journey with Barrah Safaris today.
Mark, You unified our group in a way that I never expected. I believe we got along with each other as well as we did because of your leadership. That everything fell in place as schedule was part of the success of our trip, but even more important, I think, was that you took firm control of the reins and never let them go! And you were in the least offensive in doing so. Just as much, we appreciated your and Martin’s fantastic knowledge of the animals, their habits and the terrain. When I add to the above the wonderful food and accommodations that Key & Downey lined up, and the staff, particularly Lekuk and Lamebt, we couldn’t have asked for more. I will cherish my memories of Africa. Thank you!!
Dear Mark, Thank you for all the great memories during our safari! Thanks for pushing us out of our comfort zone and for your endless knowledge of the plants, animals and animal sounds. Thanks for all you have done to make our safari the trip of a lifetime. You and Bill and the team have done a fantastic job on all levels. We have all enjoyed your company and are sad to see the journey come to an end. Hopefully soon our family will be one of your repeat customers. Thanks again,
Born in Kenya in 1963, Mark Barrah is a highly experienced safari guide and conservationist.
The son of longtime KWS officer Jack Barrah, he has explored Kenya’s most
remote regions and cultures.
Educated in Kenya and the UK, he served 10 years in the British Army before returning home in 1992.
An Honorary Warden of KWS since 1999, Mark combines deep wildlife knowledge, military discipline
and decades of safari experience to deliver exceptional premium adventures across Kenya.