From a young
man's dream.
How a guide from Tabora built a growing Tanzanian safari company, one journey at a time.
Meet
Maulid.
Mau Africa Safaris was founded by Maulid, a Tanzanian from the area around Tabora in west-central Tanzania, home of the Sukuma, one of the country's largest ethnic groups.
From a young age Maulid knew he wanted to show his country to the world. He came to Arusha to study tourism, paying for his studies by selling chickens on the streets and markets of Arusha from his own small poultry business.
During his studies he deepened his knowledge of Tanzania's animals, nature and national parks. Afterwards he began organising safaris with local Tanzanians, sharing what he had learned and encouraging his community to love, care for and understand the parks.
Today Maulid welcomes travellers from around the world. As the company has grown, so have the opportunities it creates: more local jobs, more families supported, more children in education.
Karibu sana Tanzania.
A proud African
growing company.
Our mission: help you discover Tanzania, create more opportunities for our people, and respect the biodiversity of wildlife and nature wherever we take you.
Wildlife safaris
Carefully arranged journeys through Tanzania's great parks.
Mountains
Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Ol Doinyo Lengai.
Culture
Communities, traditions, food and local life.
Zanzibar & Mafia
Island extensions with hand-picked stays.
Life on safari
with Mau
Customised Land Cruisers, pop-up roofs, a window seat for everyone, and guides who love what they do.
Travel can go
beyond the journey.
We believe tourism can be about more than visiting beautiful places. It can create meaningful opportunities for people and communities in Tanzania.
Our Beyond Tourism approach places particular importance on empowering women, and on recognising the people whose work, knowledge and stories help make Tanzania special.
“Hakuna
Matata.”
We'll take care of you, and you'll be in safe hands with Mau Africa Safaris, from the first welcome at the airport to the final day of your adventure.