Our Story
Born in the shadow of these mountains
Buhaya Trekking Safaris is a Tanzanian, family-run outfit built on local knowledge and genuine hospitality.
Who we are
A safari company with roots, not franchises
We grew up between Lake Victoria and the Serengeti plains. What began as guiding friends of friends became a company of drivers, chefs, trackers and planners who all call Tanzania home. We keep our fleet small, our departures private and our itineraries flexible, because wildlife does not read schedules.
Every journey we sell pays park fees, community levies and guide wages transparently. You will always know where your money goes.
What guides us
Our values
Hospitality first
Karibu is not a slogan here — it is how we host every traveller.
Low-impact travel
Small groups, plastic-free camps and community-owned lodges.
Guides who know
Every guide is licensed, local and trained in wildlife behaviour.
Fifteen years
Thousands of journeys planned since our first Land Cruiser in 2010.
Milestones
Fifteen years on the road
2010
Founded in Bukoba with a single vehicle and two guides.
2014
Opened our Arusha base to run Northern Circuit safaris year-round.
2018
Launched Kilimanjaro and Rwenzori trekking departments.
2022
Became a certified partner of Tanzania's responsible tourism programme.
2025
Over 4,000 guests hosted across Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda.
Travel with people who live here
Tell us how you like to travel and we will design the route around it.