News Indian giant buys out Nairobi tours operatorPrivate Safaris organises tours to various destinations in Kenya and the region. file photo | nmgTravel giant Thomas Cook India Group has acquired Nairobi-based safari operator Private Safaris in a deal that gives the Mumbai-based firm a toehold in the eastern and southern Africa markets. Thomas Cook India declined to disclose the value of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals. Private Safaris was founded in Nairobi in 1976 and has grown over the years with offices in Arusha, Cape Town and Windhoek. The operator offers packages such as sightseeing, city tours, camping, excursions, off-road adventure, airport transfers, conference support, and cruise ship handling.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 08, 2017 18:45 UTC