More than a tour company: your trusted travel partner in Tanzania.
Asili Explorer is a locally owned safari company in Arusha. We plan private safaris, Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru climbs, Zanzibar beach holidays and cultural tours, tailored to your budget and interests, and we look after you from your first enquiry to your final airport drop-off.
Choose the destinations, pace and accommodation that suit your journey.
Private safaris, mountain climbs and island escapes across Tanzania.
Every trip is private and tailored to your budget and interests. We look after you from your first enquiry to your final airport drop-off.
Tanzania Safaris
Private game drives in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, from budget camping to luxury lodges, for families, honeymooners, photographers and groups.
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Kilimanjaro & Mount Meru
Guided climbs on the Machame, Lemosho, Marangu and Northern Circuit routes, and on Mount Meru, with professional mountain guides and quality equipment.
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Zanzibar Beach Holidays
White-sand beaches, turquoise water and Stone Town's culture, on their own or as a relaxing finish to your safari.
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Tailor-Made Journeys
Safari and beach combinations, cultural and city tours, voluntourism, and lodges, tented camps and beach resorts booked for you.
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“Asili” [ah-SEE-lee]
Swahili for origin, nature, source, and genuine authenticity. It is our promise that your journey remains untamed, unscripted, and respectful of the land.
A boutique safari company with deep local roots.
Asili Explorer is a boutique, locally owned tour operator on Kaloleni Street in Arusha. Everyone on our safari crew has local African roots. We grew up around game reserves, have worked as head rangers and lodge managers, and spend our own holidays on safari, so we know what makes a trip to Tanzania unforgettable.
We have visited the hotels, explored the parks and haggled with the airlines, so every itinerary we design is built on first-hand knowledge and good value. Whether you dream of a budget camping and trekking safari or the comfort of a luxury lodge, we tailor each journey to your interests, pace and budget.
Our mission is to create high-quality, memorable adventures that show off Africa's natural splendour, with real attention to detail. We are guided by environmental stewardship, cultural sensitivity and community empowerment, and we believe in responsible tourism.
Joe
Owner & Lead Guide
Joe owns and runs Asili Explorer from our office in Arusha. He is usually the first person you hear from: he answers enquiries, sends quotes and plans each itinerary around the people he is speaking to.
He has never stepped away from the field. Joe still meets guests at the airport and guides safaris himself, and travelers often mention him going out of his way to find the animals they came to see, from Tarangire to the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.
That personal approach is the heart of Asili: private, flexible trips, fair prices and a team that genuinely cares about every guest.
Our promise: you, the customer, come first.
Every travel company says it is the best, so we put our commitment in writing. These four guarantees come with every trip we plan.
Private, Flexible, Personalized
Every safari is private and built around you: your dates, your pace, your interests and your budget, from camping to luxury lodges.
Authentic, Safe, Local
A locally owned team with real cultural insight and local connections, and professional guides who put your safety and comfort first.
24/7 Support
Our team is on hand around the clock, from your first question to the day you fly home, by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Price Guarantee
Competitive prices and exceptional value for money, so a quality Tanzania safari is within reach for a wide range of travelers.
4WD Land Cruisers built for game viewing, with unlimited game drives.
Our Land Cruisers have pop-up roofs, sliding doors and extended bodies for 360-degree views of the action. Every vehicle is serviced at the end of each safari and refurbished every year. And while many companies limit mileage or fuel, our game drives are unlimited from 6 am to 6 pm, so you decide how to spend each day.
Extended bodies and sliding doors, so everyone gets a clear view of the wildlife.
In-car charging for cameras and phones, plus WiFi while you are in Tanzania.
First-aid kits in every vehicle, servicing after every safari and a yearly refurbishment.
Cold drinks on board, and lunchboxes from our professional chef with warm food and fresh coffee.
Your safari, planned around you.
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Wildlife, mountains and island journeysLocally Owned
Plot No. 8, Kaloleni Road, Arusha, TanzaniaMeet us in Arusha or start planning your private journey today.
Whether you want to climb Uhuru Peak, witness the Mara River crossing, or relax on the white sands of Zanzibar, speak directly with the team who will escort you on the ground.