Our Team

Meet the People Behind Watamu Safaris

Watamu Safaris Tours & Travel Ltd is supported by a dedicated team bringing together local destination knowledge, professional coordination, reliable transport and friendly guest support.

Safari planning and guest coordination

Airport transfers and transport support

Experienced guides, drivers and operations team

Warm service from booking to travel day

Leadership with Experience and Direction

Strong leadership keeps the company focused, organised and responsive to the needs of guests, partners and the wider travel operations team.

Company Leadership

Patrick Chemiati

Director / Company Owner

Patrick provides overall leadership, strategic direction and company oversight. His role ensures that Watamu Safaris remains organised, client-focused, compliant and committed to trusted travel experiences.

Strategic leadership and company direction.

Partnerships, approvals and company growth.

Compliance, finance oversight and governance.

Final decision-making on operations and HR matters.

Office & Management Team

From reservations and accounts to operations, sales, correspondence and transport planning, this team coordinates the details that make every guest experience smooth.

Accountant

Peter Chea

Supports financial records, payments, payroll, reporting, banking and accountability.

Accounts Payments Banking

Operations Manager

David Kombe

Coordinates safari and transfer operations, staff allocation and service delivery.

Operations Coordination Quality

Reservations Officer

Maria Njoroge

Handles bookings, itineraries, confirmations and communication with guests and partners.

Bookings Itineraries Confirmations

Booking Reconciliation & Correspondence Officer

Barbara Bianchi

Coordinates partner booking updates, reconciles reservation information, supports guest and partner correspondence, and works with the reservations team to keep booking records accurate.

Booking Updates Reconciliation Partner Support

Sales Executive

Salim Hussein

Supports sales leads, quotations, client follow-ups and relationship building.

Sales Quotations Follow-up

Sales Executive

Julius Mambo

Supports new business, agency relationships, sales reports and market feedback.

New Business Agencies Reports

Transport Manager

Tom Wekesa

Oversees transport schedules, fleet planning, driver allocation and vehicle readiness.

Fleet Drivers Transport

Airport Representative

Samuel Kenga

Meets and assists arriving guests, coordinates airport transfers and supports arrivals.

Airport Arrivals Guest Welcome

Field Operations & Guest Support

Behind every safari, excursion and transfer is a wider team of drivers, guides and technical staff supporting safety, reliability and memorable service.

Safari Drivers

Supporting safari tours with safe, professional guest movement and reliable travel during wildlife and coastal experiences.

Ringi Martin Ferdinand Amos

Transfer Drivers

Handling airport, hotel and local transfers while maintaining punctuality, comfort and professional guest care.

Transfer Team Airport Transfers Hotel Transfers

Tour Guides

Bringing destinations to life through cultural, historical, environmental and local destination knowledge.

16 Professional Guides

Mechanical Support

Supporting vehicle maintenance, fleet readiness and reliable safari, excursion and transfer operations.

George Odidi Head Mechanic

Ready to Plan Your Watamu Safari or Coastal Experience?

From reservations and airport assistance to transfers, excursions and safari coordination, our team is ready to help plan a smooth and professionally guided experience.

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