About Us
We are full service local family owned tour operator and travel agency in Tanzania. What that means is this: we search high and low to get you to your best vacation yet. And how long have we been operating? Since 2010. That’s 12 years of knowledge – so we’re pretty confident we can find accurately what you’re looking for. Our success is great to one thing: we are holidaymakers. Each member of our team loves what they do, has firsthand experience across East Africa, and seeks out the latest training. We don’t just sit in the office, staring out windows or watching cars drive by. Instead, we go out to all corners of East Africa. We value honesty, transparency, integrity and have a whole-hearted belief in what we do. After years of experience we know that you need to know what to expect before you get here, and we understand what your needs are when you are here, it’s coming from a desire to let you experience what we have…
meet the office team
A fun and dynamic team of safari consultants have traveled to Tanzania, Kenya Uganda and Rwanda more than 10 year of experience – without a doubt all having born and lived here – and will combine their first- hand knowledge of Tanzania, listen to your ideas, and then go to work to help you plan your wildlife safari and Zanzibar beach holiday down to the very last detail. What we offer our guests is a well-known reputation of delivering an extraordinary service with a customized approach. We are the essential component to having the ‘safari of a lifetime’ experience
our guides
Foreign Language Guides
Having the best vehicles is not enough. We also have the best certified driver/guides. Each, with years of experience and training, who understands that they are the second most important part of every safari. They also understand that the customer is the most important.
Our professional team of driver guides & airport representatives knows Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda like the back of their hand, and collectively have been with us for over 10 years.
The quality of a good guide cannot be underestimated, and ours are recognized as competent and empowered travel industry leaders.
This is largely due to our centralized and accredited Guiding Academy, which focuses on high level mentorship and continuous professional development. The Guide Academy addresses industry related and personal development
aspects of travel, with particular emphasis on guiding. The curriculum includes formal training mandated by legislation and skills development programmes, and successful candidates are also equipped with the necessary interpersonal skills and competence to lead successful tours
We centrally manage all functions relating to tour guides throughout the business, including sourcing, screening, recruiting, developing and managing personnel.
Our driver-guides are among the most dedicated and knowledgeable in terms of fauna and flora and continue to entice guests with their keen ability to locate wildlife and provide in depth knowledge.
Airport Meet and Greet
From tracking down lost luggage on arrival to personalised check ins and VAT claims on departure, our highly skilled team will assist our clients to ensure a safe, effortless and enjoyable travel experience. Proficient in a variety of languages, our team ensures everyone has the correct documentation, assists with foreign exchange and time zone synchronization, and escorts clients to the relevant transfers, connecting flights or car rental services.
our vehicles
Whether our clients are looking for luxury, comfort, space, or simply a safe ride – our comprehensive vehicle fleet includes mini-vans and economy sedans as well as modern touring vehicles, custom-built 4×4 Land Cruiser safari vehicles at exceptional value for money. We also have our own workshops in Tanzania, which gives us complete control over our fleet (particularly valuable considering the nature of these landscapes, and the popularity of overland travel).
Our vehicles undergo extensive pre-safari inspection from bonnet to boot, tyres to rooftop to ensure they are in good condition for a trouble free safari. Naturally, with the conditions of the roads that we travel, we still have the occasional problem. When this happens, is when you can truly appreciate the importance of travelling with a company with the scope and experiences. Usually, we have another vehicle nearby and customers rarely miss any of their game viewing experiences because of vehicle problems.
All vehicles are custom designed with open roofs for ease of game viewing. Most seat up to 7 passengers including the passenger seat next to the driver. However, our vehicles never carry more than seven to allow everyone access to a window seat.
Vehicles are also equipped with cooler boxes and all of our safaris included bottled water during game drives. Vehicles have two-way radio and in most areas, cell phone communication.
Our fleet of four-wheel-drive vehicles is one of the newest and largest in Tanzania and ideal for traversing Tanzania’s rugged terrain.
For transfers, we may use non 4×4 vehicles. In Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, transfers are in air-conditioned vehicles
Essential Safaris
YOUR DREAM TRIP IS ONE CLICK AWAY!….
Essential Safaris was established in 2010, we are Tanzania Safari Company that offers more than just a holiday, we offer unforgettable experiences across Tanzania.
We have over 12 years of experience of customized itineraries, tourism adventure, cultural tour, mountain climbing and trekking, corporate travel, tour package and beach holiday and many more.We take you further, show you more and take you to the most amazing lodge and places you will ever see.
our mission
To meet guest’s expectations & changing people’s life
We strive to provide exceptional service, best value, and peace of mind to our customers by developing mutually beneficial relationships through professionalism, reliability, care, innovation, provide value for money and personalized services to our customers. Our “team” of senior travel consultants are the best in their field. We have developed strong relationships with our travel suppliers, from safari guides, hotel operators, and airlines, and these relationships allow us to create hand tailored trips for you.
Changing people’s lives through exceptional travel—compels us to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients and our communities.
We stand by for our service and quality, so please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns.
our vision
To meet guest’s expectations & changing people’s life
- Guest Experiences
- High Performance & Simplicity
- Positive Impact of the guest’s and on our Society
- Learning & Growth Opportunities
- Business Success
our purpose
Designed office and vehicle workshops house state-of-the-art facilities to manage safari operations across the country.
strategy
We provide solutions to groups, companies and individuals trust us to prepare their travel arrangements for them at a price that works to their budget. Whether you are planning a luxurious safari, considering a custom adventure in East Africa, booking a corporate trip to East Africa, or anything else off the beaten path, we have a specialist who will eagerly lend their expertise to help your travel dreams come true.
Why Book with Us?
- Worry free planning
- We are Tanzanian – we know Tanzania and East Africa in general
- Exceptional knowledge
- Family owned & operated
- Superior value flexible programs