Wildebeest crossing the Mara River
Climbers on the snowy summit of Kilimanjaro
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Elephants beside a giant baobab tree

Private Tanzania safaris · Kilimanjaro · Zanzibar

Your Africa.
Your story.

Private journeys through Tanzania's wild landscapes, remarkable wildlife, living cultures and Indian Ocean shores, shaped around the way you want to travel.

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The Mau Africa way

Tanzania is more
than a destination.

It is a place, a people and a story. We create thoughtful private journeys that take you beyond simply seeing Tanzania, connecting you with its landscapes, wildlife and people.

From the Serengeti to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, our role is simple: help you discover Tanzania in a way that feels personal, genuine and beautifully considered. We're a Tanzanian company, founded in Arusha by guide Maulid, and every trip is run by our own local team.

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A few places
to begin.

Tanzania changes from landscape to landscape. Here are a few places that can shape your journey.

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Great Migration calendar

Where are the
herds this month?

Nature does not follow a timetable, but the migration does follow the rain. Pick your travel month to see where the herds usually are.

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Mount Kilimanjaro

The roof
of Africa.

Walk through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert towards Africa's highest point, with a private crew who know every step. Pole pole: slowly, slowly.

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Why Mau Africa

Travel with
intention.

Local knowledge, thoughtful planning and genuine Tanzanian hospitality come together to make every journey feel personal rather than packaged.

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Local knowledge

Tanzania is home. Our understanding of its landscapes, wildlife and communities shapes every journey.

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Private journeys

Your own vehicle and guide, and an itinerary shaped around your interests, pace and way of travelling.

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Exceptional guiding

Knowledge, patience and a deep connection to place: the difference between seeing Tanzania and experiencing it.

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Travel with purpose

Our Beyond Tourism vision puts opportunity and the empowerment of women in Tanzania at the heart of travel.

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Beyond Tourism · Empowering women

Travel that goes
beyond the journey.

For Mau Africa Safaris, travel is not only about where you go. Through Beyond Tourism, we want tourism to create meaningful opportunity, with a particular focus on empowering women in Tanzania.

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How it works

Three steps to
Tanzania.

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Tell us your dream

Share your dates, travel style and what inspires you, even if nothing is decided yet. It takes two minutes.

We shape your journey

A local travel expert in Arusha designs your private itinerary and sends a clear quote within 24 hours.

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Confirm, pack your bags and we'll meet you at the airport. Hakuna matata: we take care of the rest.

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Let's create
your journey.

Tell us what inspires you and we'll help shape it into a memorable Tanzania experience. A real person in Arusha will reply, usually the same day.

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