About us
Why choose Makini
A small, local team that plans your trip around you, answers the phone during it, and publishes its prices.
Why Makini
What makes us different
Tailor-made, on your budget
- Take one of our itineraries and adjust it, or build a trip from scratch
- Planned around what you want to spend, with every cost in writing
Local, on the ground
- Owned and run in Arusha, with Tanzanian guides, cooks and planners
- In touch every day with the lodges, camps and parks we use
Small and personal
- One planner from your first message to your confirmation
- Small groups and private trips, so we can use smaller, characterful lodges
Support before and during
- Before you fly: a travel document with your guide, cook and every practical detail
- During the trip: our Arusha office is a phone call away
Fair value, no middlemen
- Book direct with the company that runs your safari
- Prices published, park fees included, nothing hidden
Flexible payment
- Card online, bank transfer, or cash for the balance
- A deposit holds your trip; the rest is paid before you travel
Responsible travel
- Local crews paid fairly, tips straight to them
- Wildlife distances and park rules respected; community projects supported
What we arrange
Ways to see Tanzania with us
- Hiking and climbsKilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Ol Doinyo Lengai, with day hikes for a taste.
- Camping safarisSleep in the parks, with a cook and all the gear.
- Lodge safarisEn-suite rooms after every game drive, shared or private.
- Beach holidaysZanzibar's beaches after the dust of the parks.
- CultureMaasai, Hadzabe and Chagga communities, visited with local guides.
- Walking safarisOn foot with an armed ranger, in parks that allow it.
- CanoeingPaddle Lake Duluti near Arusha, among more than 130 bird species.
- CyclingGuided rides around Arusha and the parks' edges, on request.
Guest reviews
Travellers on travelling with Makini
5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews
The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.
Saudat N. TripAdvisor The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.
Godfrey M. TripAdvisor Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.
Damas F. TripAdvisor
Plan your trip
More planning guides
- Best time to visitMonth by month: herds, rain and prices
- Visa & entryE-visa, visa on arrival, passports
- Packing listsSafari and mountain trekking
- Tipping guideGuides, cooks and porters
- How booking worksFive steps to a confirmed trip
- Payment detailsCard, bank transfer, cash
- Safety & guaranteeGuides, vehicles, support
- FAQStraight answers before you book
- Contact usWhatsApp, phone, email, office
Ready to plan?
Tell us your dates and who’s travelling. Our team in Arusha will send a full itinerary and price, usually within a day.