
A lot of planning and preparation goes into a successful safari – many moving parts are set into motion through the efforts of many skilled people – but the key cog is the safari guide. It is a rare person who can combine the skills of the naturalist, the mechanic, the driver, the anthropologist, the
teacher, and the hotel concierge. Yet all of that is precisely what our experienced guides have delivered to thousands of safari travellers over the years. Cheerfully. On average, our guides have 12 years of experience leading safari travellers. Our most experienced guides train our newer guides. All are certified and receive ongoing training and education. All understand what it means to be a member of the Ocelots Safaris family and the exceptional attention with which they must attend to our client’s expectations.
While the skill and knowledge of a safari guide are the most important components of client satisfaction, the comfort and reliability of the safari vehicle are also critical. SERENGETI AFRICAN TOURS has devoted considerable resources to developing our custom 4×4 Land Cruiser safari vehicles. Of course, every traveller gets a window. Every guest is outfitted with binoculars and all the other standard safari practices that Serengeti African Tours has been at the forefront of for nearly 10 years. We continue to refine and upgrade our vehicle design and amenities for client comfort and for a deeper connection to the landscape that draws them here. We ensure the safety and reliability of our vehicles with a rigorous maintenance schedule that includes a 52-point inspection before and after every tour. This work is carried out in our own fully equipped garage by our own qualified and experienced mechanics.
We provide luxury safaris in Tanzania, trekking services on Mt. Kilimanjaro, beach vacations on the island of Zanzibar, plus many special interest tours and outings. We have decades of experience leading travellers to Tanzania’s popular destinations in the Northern Circuit, the Southern Circuit, and the more recently opened Western Circuit.
We offer guaranteed departure, small group guided safari tours and private, and custom guided tours. We have crafted an attractive collection of carefully planned itineraries, featuring lodges and camps that meet our stringent requirements for comfort, luxury, value, and natural setting. The reputation of the entire Simba family depends on the quality of these destinations, and we take great care in making our selections and reviewing them frequently
Private, custom tours of two or more travellers depart daily, which affords travellers the greatest flexibility and intimacy. Clients may choose from our expertly crafted itineraries or they may craft their own (with your own expert guidance). We are especially proud to be able to offer this level of customized, hands-on tour guide service, at very reasonable rates. It perfectly reflects our beliefs about personal client care.
SERENGETI AFRICAN TOURS has led more than 100 climbers to the summit of Kilimanjaro, with a success. We are serious about climber success, safety, and comfort. Just as importantly, we are deeply committed to the safety and well being of the guides, porters, and cooks with whom we live and work.
We offer short Zanzibar beach resort stays and cultural tours as add-ons to dusty safari itineraries. We also offer lengthier itineraries for those travellers seeking to dive deeper into the mysteries of Zanzibar past and present.
In addition to our popular safari itineraries, we also arrange several special interest tours and outings. These include the Chimpanzee Trail in Mahala National Park; Game Fishing in the waters surrounding Mafia Island, south of Dar es Salaam; and Camping Safaris in the Northern Circuit
Our wonderful guides are supported by more than 10 in-country staff based out of our Arusha, Tanzania headquarters. Mechanics and travel agents, planners and administrators work together to deliver consistently high-quality travel experiences. No detail is overlooked.Our Arusha offices are staffed night and day, 365 days of the year. If a guide or client needs to reach operations staff – for any reason – we are there to take the call and provide advice and assistance.
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EXCELLENT Based on 580 reviews Frederic C2025-11-20Verified great experience go eye to eye close We... had an exceptional 7-day family safari of 6 people. Nothing to say everything was perfect from the food to the lodge. The tenon guide who speaks French which explains very well. We've seen all the animals. Leo, giraffe, zebra, etc. Thanks again to this tour local operator. Trippor2025-11-12Verified Amazing! The tour was absolutely incredible! The first three days were with our guide Peter and chef Richard, and everyone in the group absolutely loved them. They make a fantastic duo — authentic, passionate, and truly exceptional at what they do. You can really tell they love their work, and that kind of charisma just can’t be replicated.I’ve done many tours around the world, but I’ve never felt such genuine nostalgia for a group as I do for this one.I also want to give a special mention to Geoffrey Samwel, who handled my airport transfers both ways. He’s a wonderful person and honestly should be leading safaris too — I found his explanations and local insights even more engaging than those of the guide on the last day (who was still very good, just not as detailed).Points for improvement:The Nyani Campsite really needs to be replaced with another option — it doesn’t meet basic conditions.The tour itinerary would be better if it ended with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. I did it the other way around, and while it was still great, the last two days didn’t feel as thrilling as the first ones.I’ll definitely be recommending your agency to all my friends and family!Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience! Martine S2025-11-11Verified Amazing Safari We’re so happy that we chose Serengeti African Tours. Our driver Peter was first to spot alot of the wild animals and had so much knowledge about them. He made the game drives and the campsites very fun. Our chef Richard made delicious food! Our group was fun to hang around with. All in all a 10/10 experience! Ines K2025-11-11Verified Breathtaking experience It was absolutely perfect. Our guide Peter was very dedicated and did his best to give us the best possible safari experience with many animal sightings. He knew the parks extremely well and was able to tell us a lot about them and the animals living there. In addition, he was very open-minded and had a great sense of humor. Our cook Richard made sure we were always well taken care of, providing a delicious selection at every meal.We are completely happy and very grateful for this experience. Kris L2025-11-07Verified 10/10 safari experience with Assad What an unforgettable experience! Every moment of the 4 day trip felt like we were living inside a National Geographic documentary. We started the trip in Tarangire, continued to Serengeti and wrapped up in Ngorongoro crater. Due to the different landscapes, each of the parks offers a completely unique experience. Seeing the animals in their natural habitat is extraordinary.The entire trip was made even better by our amazing guide Assad. He was kind, patient, funny, calm, extremely knowledgeable and great at finding different animals. He kept us engaged by sharing a lot of interesting information and fun facts about the parks, the landscape and the animals. If we ever come back, we would for sure pick Assad as our guide again! Another highlight of the trip was the amazing freshly cooked food. It was above our expectations. The tour operators were extremely helpful in arranging the trip and all airport transfers. They were extremely proactive, kind and responsive. Checking in every evening to make sure everything is going as planned and our experience was enjoyable. All in all a 10/10 experience. marjorie m2025-11-07Verified Amazing expérience ! Thanks to our guided Assad ! It was a really Nice trip ! A moment out of Time, we Have seen a lot of animals… always friendly, with good tips and advices, really good drive too… it Will be on memory for ever ! cristiano p2025-11-07Verified Beautiful days on Safari I had a wonderful experience with Serengeti African Tours. We spent amazing days filled with incredible wildlife encounters and breathtaking views of the parks. Everything became a truly perfect experience thanks to our guide, who was very attentive and kind to us. Without our guide, Assad, it wouldn’t have been as perfect as it was.A big thank-you to Assad — he was an excellent professional and driver! Without him, the experience wouldn’t have been the same.Thank you for everything Andrea M2025-10-29Verified Trip of a LIfetime Our safari experience was amazing! Our tour guide, Peter Mmary, was knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. He was very experienced and successful in finding animals for us to see. He explained their habits, movements, and diets. He took us on one game drive in the evening and one in the early morning, which allowed us to see a lot of animal activity. Our chef, Dennis, prepared three delicious hot meals each day. I am gluten-free, and he always made sure that there was plenty for me to eat. Alexander J2025-10-23Verified Amazing! The tour with Assad was amazing! He has a big knowledge of the animals and their habitat! We were amazed by his instict of the needs of the group and he gave us enough time to enjoy the beautiful moments with the animals. If we come back, we would be happy to do the safari again wirh Assad! Asante sana! Pedro P2025-10-23Verified The Best Experience of Our Lives! We had the most amazing time with African Safari Tours! Everything from start to finish was just perfect. Our guide Assad was absolutely incredible — super knowledgeable, fun, and really went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible.The food was sooo good – every meal was delicious and way better than we expected out in the wild!We saw so many animals up close, the scenery was stunning, and every day felt like a new adventure. Honestly, it was the best trip of our lives, and we can’t thank the team enough.If you’re thinking about doing a safari, go with African Safari Tours — you won’t regret it!
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We are true experts when it comes to Tanzania. We live, work and travel here. Serengeti African Tours arranges lodge and camping safaris, trekking and hiking tours and beach holidays. We carefully select our well-trained guides, drivers, cooks and porters.