YOUR UNFORGETTABLE TANZANIA
ADVENTURE

Private Tanzania Safaris | Kilimanjaro Treks
Cultural Tours | Immersive Experiences | Beach Holidays

Private Tanzania Safaris
Kilimanjaro Treks
Cultural Tours
Immersive Experiences
Beach Holidays

Tanzania tour operator

Private, tailor-made itineraries

Ethical & responsible travel

5-Star client reviews

 

KARIBU TANZANIA! WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM ADVENTURE!

Welcome to Mawenzi Adventures – your local and ethical partner for tailor-made Tanzania tours, private safaris, and Kilimanjaro trekking adventures. Are you dreaming of witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti? Or perhaps climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro? Maybe you’d rather explore quiet, off-the-beaten-path places or unwind on a white-sand beach in Zanzibar. Whatever your dream looks like, we’re here to make it happen. Every trip we plan is personal, authentic, and 100% designed around you.

At Mawenzi Adventures, we’ll help you discover both the most iconic parks – like Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire – and the hidden gems. The lesser-known spots that few tourists ever see. We also offer unique cultural experiences and immersive stays, such as a Swahili cooking class, a day in the life of the Maasai or a village walk, and love to show you a different side of Tanzania. Because we firmly believe that every adventure, no matter how big or small, is a story worth telling.

As a locally based Tanzania tour operator, we create fully private, custom travel packages that reflect your dates, interests, and budget. Whether you’re after a classic Tanzania safari, a Kilimanjaro climb, a Zanzibar beach holiday, or a bit of everything – we’ll build an itinerary that fits YOU. Let’s design your unforgettable Tanzania adventure, together.

OUR MOST POPULAR TANZANIA SAFARI PACKAGES

All fully private and customizable – start planning your unforgettable safari in Tanzania today.

FROM

$1190

4 or 5-day private safari

FINDING THE BIG FIVE

 Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

crater

Fully customizable – price depends on group size and travel style

FROM

$1640

6-day private safari

NORTHERN ADVENTURES

Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

Fully customizable – price depends on group size and travel style

FROM

$2130

8-day private safari

NEW TERRITORIES

Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater & Tarangire

Fully customizable – price depends on group size and travel style

EXPLORE TANZANIA: WILDLIFE, KILIMANJARO, CULTURE & BEACHES

Explore our sample itineraries below and start customizing as much as you want!

KILIMANJARO

Trek Africa’s highest mountain. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro with expert local guides. We offer routes for all experience levels.

EXCURSIONS

Beyond the safari: the real Tanzania. Meet locals and experience daily life with cultural tours near Moshi, Arusha, or on Zanzibar.

BEACHES

Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia islands. Relax after your adventure with white-sand beaches, turquoise water, and laid-back island life.

COMBO PACKAGES

Create your perfect mix. Combine a wildlife safari, Kilimanjaro, culture, and beach — your custom Tanzania trip starts here.

A TASTE OF TANZANIA – UNIQUE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Unforgettable experiences, real connections, local stories.

1/2 day

TANZANIAN COOKING CLASS

Visit a local food market and prepare your own Tanzanian meal

1 day

LAKE JIPE

Join the local fishermen as they venture out through the reeds around the lake

Clients walking on a path next to the river near Materuni waterfall

2 days

VILLAGES OF KILIMANJARO

2-day hike on the lower parts of Kilimanjaro 

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT OUR TANZANIA TOURS & SAFARIS

Our family of five had a magical experience with Mawenzi adventures over 11 days. Thank you to Liesbeth, Chim, Abel and the extended Mawenzi team!

 

In a crowded safari market, Liesbeth’s personal and prompt communications together with her readiness to create a plan to meet our budget and needs was  reassuring. From the start we felt at ease and excited about our trip.

One of our best family holidays ever.

Mecua
5/5
11-day trip, February 2024

Liesbeth and Chim know how to add some interesting ideas to the unmissable safari experience in northern Tanzania. Based on their suggestions, we selected some cultural visits to our itinerary. From hiking to canoeing to cooking class, everything was great and gave us the opportunity to catch a glimpse of genuine Tanzania. The safari was also very well organized and parks of northern Tanzania do the rest…


Highly recommended!

Alessandro S
5/5
18-day trip, September 2024

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND YOUR ADVENTURE

Hello and welcome! We’re Liesbeth and Chim, the founders of Mawenzi Adventures Ltd. – a fully registered tour operator based in Moshi, Tanzania. Alongside our dedicated team, we’re excited to share our love for this country and help you plan your dream trip.

At Mawenzi Adventures, we create unforgettable experiences across Tanzania, always with a focus on responsible tourism. Your satisfaction and the wellbeing of everyone involved in our tours are our top priorities. That’s why we commit to fair wages, decent working conditions for our staff, and travel experiences that respect both the environment and the people of Tanzania.

Selfie of Chim and Liesbeth in safari jeep, on safari in Tarangire
Liesbeth de Mawenzi Adventures qui prend la pose devant la jeep de safari
Chim watching wildebeest from the safari jeep in Tarangire National Park
Liesbeth watching Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano on the way to Lake Natron in Tanzania

WHY TRAVEL WITH MAWENZI ADVENTURES

LOCAL COMPANY & TEAM

Explore Tanzania with local experts! We live in Tanzania and have our own local team with great knowledge of the country and its culture.

PERSONALIZED ITINERARIES

All our trips are private and as a result, they can be fully personalized according to your wishes. We want to create YOUR dream trip!

WE MAKE TIME FOR YOU

We, the owners of Mawenzi Adventures, handle all your requests and even pick you up ourselves at the airport... above all, we're here for you!

ONLY REALISTIC ITINERARIES

We take pride in creating itineraries that are not only achievable but that you can truly enjoy. We share correct info about timings, distances, etc.

GO OFF THE BEATEN PATH

We mix the most popular destinations with places that almost no other tourists ever visit. The best of Tanzania in every way.

WE'RE ALL ABOUT PEOPLE

We aim to be an ethical Tanzania safari company, with the highest respect for our staff. We offer the best working conditions to our entire team.

FACES & PLACES

We believe that people, stories, human connections and local culture are just as important as the destinations you'll visit.

we work by the book

All our operations are 100% legal. In fact, we are fully registered, have all the necessary licenses and permits and pay all our taxes.

START YOUR TANZANIA TRIP WELL PREPARED

TANZANIA TRAVEL GUIDE

Get fully prepared for your trip with practical info on visas, vaccinations, money, language, safety, and more. A must-read before you travel to Tanzania!

TANZANIA SAFARI PACKING LIST

Not sure what to bring on safari in Tanzania? From neutral-colored clothing to essentials you didn’t think of, this packing list will make sure you’re ready for anything.

SAFARI LODGES VS TENTED CAMPS

Not sure where you’ll sleep on safari? From solid lodges to canvas tents, this guide breaks down the different types of accommodation — and what to expect from each.