Locally owned
A Tanzanian-owned and operated business — friendly, approachable, and committed to the success of your holiday.
Reasons to book with us
Six reasons travellers choose us.
Tailor-made trips
Our holidays are 100% tailor-made and personalized — modify any itinerary to make your trip exactly as you envision it.
Personal discussions
We don’t sell online, because getting the details of your holiday 100% right means talking with you directly.
Top guides
Private guided tours led by fully qualified specialist guides who share local insights that make a real difference.
Easy payment
A secure online or phone payment system for your convenience, whichever suits you best.
Customer service
24/7 customer service before and during your holiday, including an emergency contact number.
Booking direct with a local operator
What you get when you book direct.
Rooted in local ownership, we cut out intermediary agents — passing the direct savings straight to you. Exceptional wildlife viewing and luxurious lodges, delivered without the unnecessary costs.
- Best-price guarantee — our rates are equal to or frequently lower than individual lodges or online booking platforms.
- No booking fees — and no payment is required to request a proposal.
- 100% tailor-made — modify any itinerary to make it exactly yours.
- Expert private guides — fully qualified specialists with real local insight.
- 24/7 customer service — before and during your holiday, with an emergency contact number.
- Easy, secure payment — online or by phone, whichever suits you.
The Active Wonders way
How we plan your safari
Listen
Tell us the kind of Tanzania you want to feel — quiet, wild, romantic, family-friendly, photographic, or deeply private.
Advise
We use our know-how to suggest ideas for your journey, whether you’re new to Africa or a frequent visitor.
Create
We shape an itinerary around you — any route can be lengthened, shortened or rebuilt entirely.
Fine-tune
We refine every detail based on your feedback until the trip is exactly as you envision it.
By the numbers
Eight years pointed in one direction.
2016Founded in Arusha
Locally and legally owned from day one.
8+Years guiding Tanzania
Refining every route across the northern circuit.
1200+Travellers guided
From first message to the triumphant return home.
14National parks & reserves
Serengeti to Ruaha, Mahale to Saadani.
5.0★Average traveller rating
Across TripAdvisor, Google and Trustindex.
The proof
Don’t just take our word for it
★★★★★
Professional and organized
Allano Fred is an outstanding safari consultant — personable, warm, professional and highly detailed. He created the perfect seven-day itinerary for my trip to Tanzania. A top-notch company; they met all my expectations. I definitely recommend Active Wonders Safaris.Seven-day itinerary
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Caspian DavisTripAdvisor · Jun 2024
★★★★★
Unforgettable safari adventure (10/10)
Active Wonders absolutely exceeded our expectations. We booked a last-minute private 7-day safari for two. Allano was incredibly responsive — lodging, transfers, meals, park admissions, all seamlessly arranged. Even an abundance of bottled water on hot days. Expert guides throughout.Last-minute private 7-day safari for two
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TripAlwaysInWorkTripAdvisor · Jun 2024
★★★★★
A dream come true for us
We booked direct with Active Wonders and from the very beginning communication was great and transparent. A 5-night luxury safari covering all of the Serengeti. They accommodated our growing group of 9 with two cars and two drivers — Allano came along to make sure we saw all the Big Five and more.5-night luxury safari · group of 9
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Johannes ArdiantTripAdvisor · Sep 2024
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Ready to plan your Tanzania adventure?
Reach out to the Active Wonders Safaris team for personalised insights and details on custom travel experiences — whichever way is most convenient for you.
No payment is required to request a proposal · no booking fees.
