Booking request - Hint of wilderness - glamping
100% local guides
Honest working conditions
See the real Tanzania
People first
HELLO & WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE!
We’re Chim and Liesbeth, the owners of Mawenzi Adventures Ltd., a fully licensed and locally registered tour operator based in Moshi, Tanzania. Together with our incredible team, we design and organize tailor-made Tanzania tours with heart, purpose, and a strong focus on responsible tourism.
We can’t wait to meet you — and to help you create the adventure of a lifetime.
FROM BELGIUM TO THE BASE OF KILIMANJARO
I’m Liesbeth, originally from Belgium, where I studied to become a construction engineer and ran a construction business for several years. But the idea of starting a travel company was always in the back of my mind. In 2017, I fell in love with Tanzania — so much so that I quit my job, sold everything, and moved to Moshi. Two years later, in May 2019, Mawenzi Adventures was born.
Shortly after launching, I met Chim — born and raised in Tanzania. He was a professional football player with a passion for travel, and plenty of Kilimanjaro climbs already under his belt. He soon joined the business, and we’ve been building unforgettable adventures together ever since.
TWO DIFFERENT SKILL SETS, ONE SHARED VISION
I (Liesbeth) take care of planning itineraries, client contact and all things marketing, while Chim handles the logistics of all our trips and loves being out on the road with our travelers. The only thing we argue about is who has to deal with the accounting — so we think we could be worse off.
Together, we believe travel should be about real stories, human connection, emotions and those unforgettable moments that turn your trip into an adventure — not just ticking items off a bucket list. Whether you’re climbing Kilimanjaro, heading out on safari, joining a cooking class, or chilling on a beach, we want your trip to be personal, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
We want you to truly experience every trip you make with us, whether it’s the most challenging thing you do in your life or just chilling on a beach for 2 weeks straight, whether you’re on a tight budget or have a small fortune to spend, whether you travel by yourself or with friends or family, or whether you travel with us for a day or a whole month.
Because we firmly believe that every adventure, no matter how big or small,
is a story worth telling.
WHY 'MAWENZI'?
“Mawenzi” means “broken top” or “crooked” in Chagga, the local language spoken around Kilimanjaro — and it’s also the name of the mountain’s second-highest peak. So why didn’t I name the company after the highest peak? Because to me, the journey matters just as much as the destination. The time you take for quick stops, the unexpected moments, the stories you gather along the way are what makes all the difference.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL IS NOT A TREND - IT'S WHO WE ARE
At Mawenzi Adventures, we believe people come first — always. We only work with experienced, local guides. We pay fair wages and guarantee decent working conditions. We don’t offer visits to schools and orphanages or typical Maasai villages, and we never promote tours that harm animals or the environment.
We organize only ethical, respectful travel experiences that benefit local communities and protect what makes Tanzania so special.
If you’d like to learn more about our ethical choices and working standards, we’re happy to explain all about how we work and why you should travel with us.
LET'S PLAN YOUR UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE TOGETHER
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re dreaming of a private safari, a Kilimanjaro climb, cultural immersion, or a beach getaway, we’ll design a journey that fits your budget, timeline, and travel style — and that leaves you with stories worth telling.
Karibu sana – welcome to Tanzania!
