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.
EXCELLENT Based on 462 reviews alicia d2025-02-17Verified Amazing safari 😎 I enjoy the safari because I see different animals like Lion, Hippo and elephants.Our Guide David was a good guide because he explain in details and give us a more time to enjoy in our safari. Jelanie N2025-02-17Verified Great Experience 👍 I really enjoyed the safari with this Company with my friends on January.Linah provided all the information needed before.I really recommend this company for your future Safari !! Samara H2025-02-15Verified Fantastic safari with exceptional guide Abouh We had the most incredible 4-day safari experience in Tanzania with Serengeti African Tours! From start to finish, everything was seamless, with great communitcation. They were willing to tailor the package to accomodate our requests, meaning we enjoyed a mix of camping and lodge accomodation, the perfect blend of comfort and immersion into the natural beauty of Tanzania. The safari exceeded all expectations but what truly set it apart was our guide Abouh. His knowledge of wildlife and local culture was impressive, finding the perfect balance of informing us and letting us take everything in. His ability to get us to exactly where we needed to be at the right moments ensured we had an opportunity to spot the big 5 (with the exception of a stubborn leopard hiding within a tree). We could not recommend him enough, we are giving him the nickname Mufusa (king) Abouh. Liam R2025-02-15Verified 4 day mixed safari with incredible guide Abouh I had an unforgettable 4-day safari experience in Tanzania, made even more special by our incredible guide, Abouh! From the start, he ensured we were comfortable and seamlessly tailored the trip to our preferences, balancing camping and lodge accommodations for the perfect mix of adventure and comfort. His deep knowledge of wildlife and local culture was impressive, and his ability to spot animals from miles away ensured we were always in the right place at the right time. We were lucky enough to see lions, elephants, giraffes, a rhino, and so much more. The landscape was breathtaking, and everything ran smoothly throughout, thanks to Abouh's expertise. His passion for the safari and dedication to providing an exceptional experience truly set this trip apart. We can't recommend him enough—he's earned the nickname Mufusa Abouh! Zade H2025-02-15Verified Perfect 4 Day Safari with Amazing Guide Amazing! From the get go, communication from Serengeti African Tours was fantastic, with quick replies that answered all our questions. Everything apart from tipping was included in our initial price, including park fees, food, accomodation etc. and it all met and exceeded expectations. The safari itself was phenomenal, each national park had its own unique touch and diverse wildlife that constantly kept us interested.We managed to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, rhinos and so much more!! This was all thanks to our brilliant driver Abouh, he always knew exactly where to go and his driving was exceptional, we were often the first ones to spot an animal. Even when there were many cars around an animal, Abouh got us the perfect view every time, he is the king!! His knowledge about the animals was also top notch. I would highly recommend Serengeti African tours and would book with them and Abouh again, the next time I’m in Tanzania. Mikayla K2025-02-15Verified Incredible 4 day safari with fantastic tour guide Abouh I had an amazing safari experience in Tanzania, and it was made even better by our fantastic tour guide Abouh!! From the moment we set out, he made sure we were comfortable and shared his incredible knowledge about the animals. His ability to spot wildlife from miles away and his commitment to quickly getting us to a spot with animals was impressive. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, even a rhino and so much more! The landscape was stunning, and the entire trip felt seamless, thanks to our guide’s expertise. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure, I highly recommend this safari & our tour guide Abouh! Jacob A2025-02-06Verified Amazing tour! We had an amazing time with KING David from Serengeti African Tours. David is such a good guide and I would recommend everyone to book a safari trip with him. The communication between us and the company was smooth and they helped us with all our needs. Clara A2025-02-06Verified Amazing Safari Tour!! We loved our trip with Serengeti African Tours and we really recommend this company to everyone.Our amazing guide David was the best! He are so kind, funny and always find the best spot to see the animals. We had a very good time with him and he got a place in our hearts. He will always do the best for the tourists experience.Also Lina, who we communicated with before and sometimes during the safari was also so kind and made us feel very comfortable. She answered our text message all the time, both during days and nights. My O2025-02-05Verified Amazing safari We loved the safari!! We were picked up at the airport and got a quick briefing on how the safari should work (we went on a five-day safari where we visited Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro). The day after our amazing guide David picked us up at the hotel and wow what we got to experience a lot. He was a very experienced guide and knew a lot about the animals and knew every road by heart in all the parks. We got to see incredibly cool animals and the accommodations we stayed at were above expectations. It was good food all day and fresh accommodations, we loved to combine staying at nice lodges with pool and to stay in glamping tents out in the wilderness with the animals just outside. Linah had incredibly quick response to all the questions they had before booking. All were very hospitable and we can warmly recommend Serengeti African Tour and King David as a guide!! Eugen S2025-02-02Verified Great team & tour We were very lucky to have a great group of people joining us on the safari, the tour guides were nice and the views & spots were awesome. We managed to spot the Big Five :-) The price was great for the quality.
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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.