About Us

A new safari operator, built the way we'd want to book a trip ourselves.

Based in Arusha, run directly by the people who plan your trip — here's who we are and how we work.

How We Started

Booking a safari shouldn't feel like a black box

Too many trips get sold through layers of agents and platforms before they reach the person who actually knows the route. We wanted something more direct — a small operator based right here in Arusha, where the person answering your message is the same person who helps plan the trip.

We're early. We don't have decades behind us, and we're not going to pretend otherwise — what we do have is local knowledge of Tanzania's parks and a commitment to running each trip properly.

Tribe & Trails Safaris game drive in Tanzania

How We Work

Every itinerary starts as a conversation, not a catalog

The packages on our tours page are starting points, not fixed menus. When you reach out, we talk through your dates, pace, and what you actually want to see — then shape a route around that, instead of slotting you into a pre-built tour bus schedule.

Because we're small, changes are simple. If you want an extra day at Ngorongoro or to skip a stop, that's a conversation, not a change-fee form.

Cheetah watching safari vehicles on the open plains

We'd rather run a smaller number of trips well than a large number of trips loosely.

Tribe & Trails Safaris

What Guides Us

The principles behind how we operate

Direct communication

You reach a real person in Arusha — not a ticketing queue. Questions get answered by someone who knows the itinerary.

Transparent pricing

The price you're quoted reflects what's actually included. We tell you upfront what isn't covered, too.

Respect for communities

Cultural visits are arranged on the community's terms, not staged for a bus schedule.

Honest expectations

We won't inflate what we've done or promise more than we can deliver — you'll get a straight answer, including "we can't do that."

Where We're Based

Arusha, Tanzania

We operate out of Arusha, the gateway town to the northern safari circuit — close to the parks we run trips into, not managing things remotely from another country.

Arusha, Tanzania +255 682 800 429 info@tribetrailssafaris.com

Get in Touch

Want to talk through a trip before you book?

No pressure, no forms to fill — just a conversation about what you'd like to see.

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