Local Tanzanian Safari Expertise
Since its inception in 2024 by Ombeni naiman, safarhino has become a premier provider of authentic African safari experiences in Tanzania. Our dedication to customer satisfaction and employee well-being has allowed us to create unforgettable journeys filled with happiness, learning, and cherished memories.
We are a well-established business founded in 2024 by OMBENI NAIMAN [Managing Director] who worked as a tour guide and driver before founding the company.
We are locally owned and based in Tanzania. We employ 100% Tanzanians for all your ground-services .
Our competitive pricing is due to operating our own fleet with in-house drivers and guides, eliminating third-party commissions.
We provide 24/7 customer service support. We provide briefing upon arrival and ensure you are well taken-cared of until your flight departure
Offering safari tours, including wedding packages, Kilimanjaro climbs, Zanzibar holidays, Great Migration adventures, and trips across East and Southern Africa.
SAFARHINO is humbly earning praise through thousands of positive reviews on TripAdvisor, Google, and Trustpilot, notably for our Serengeti Great Migration itineraries.
Welcome to SAFARHINO ADVENTURES! We are a dedicated team of sales professionals, customer service experts, and passionate individuals, united in our mission to showcase the natural beauty and wonders of Tanzania and Africa to the world. With a strong commitment to hospitality and personalized service, we strive to make your journey with us nothing short of extraordinary.
While our team includes members based in Denmark, China, the USA, the Philippines, and beyond, we’d like to introduce the friendly faces of our Tanzania team. They are ready to welcome you with warmth and provide the unforgettable service that defines the spirit of Safarhino Adventures. You’ll also have the pleasure of meeting guide Ombeni Naiman, who is eager to enhance your adventure.
Meet our diverse team, driven by passion, expertise, and dedication to crafting unforgettable travel experiences tailored just for you.
Commitment to Excellence and Authenticity
SAFARHINO ADVENTURES is committed to delivering exceptional holidays through our team of professional and well-trained tour guides and staff. United in our goal to offer unforgettable experiences, we embrace African hospitality and ensure that our services evolve with the times via regular staff training.
Our approach is tailored to meet diverse client expectations, balancing comfort with authentic African experiences. We prioritize providing tours that offer the best value for money, collaborating closely with clients to craft itineraries that perfectly align with their needs
Is a skilled mountain guide known for his expertise in leading treks, particularly on Mount Kilimanjaro. With extensive knowledge of the trails, weather conditions, and safety protocols, he is dedicated to ensuring a memorable and safe experience for climbers. Baraka is also admired for his friendly personality, deep understanding of local culture, and commitment to sustainable tourism practices on the mountain.
Is an experienced safari guide fluent in both French and English. Known for his extensive knowledge of East African wildlife and ecosystems, he provides engaging, educational safari experiences, making him an excellent choice for international travelers, especially those exploring Tanzania’s national parks.
Is an experienced safari guide fluent in both French and English, known for his deep knowledge of East African wildlife and ecosystems. He provides engaging and informative safaris in Tanzania, creating memorable experiences for travelers. In addition to his guiding skills, he has a passion for dancing, which adds a unique and joyful touch to his interactions with guests
There are only two types of season in Tanzania- rainy or dry! The long rains occur from the beginning of April until the end of June and the short rains are in November. Some of the best wildlife viewing is done just after the end of the rainy season, at the beginning of July as food is plentiful and the landscape is transformed from dry and dusty to luscious and green.
Temperatures vary across the country depending on your elevation (down to -20⁰C/-4⁰F on top of Kilimanjaro) but the normal temperatures range from 16-32⁰C/60-90⁰F so it is always fairly mild. During the rainy seasons you may need to bring a jumper and some long pants but otherwise you will normally find yourself nice and toasty!
The currency used throughout the country is the Tanzanian shilling (tsh). The exchange rate normally hovers between 1500-1600 Tsh for the 1 USD. If you wish to bring a currency with you it is easy (in all major towns and cities) to find a bureau de change that will change US dollars, British pounds and the Euro. We also recommend bringing some USD with you as most tourist operations (including park entrance fees, visas etc.) are done in this currency. Make sure that the notes youbring are from no more than 7 years ago as many notes were forged before this time and will not be accepted here!
Tanzania’s people are known to be some of the friendliest in East Africa… You will find big smiles and warm welcomes from everyone here. Although there are more than 120 different tribal cultures found here there is little conflict in this very peaceful nation. The two main religions in the country are Islam and Christianity- you will find the coast to be mostly Islamic (or 98% in Zanzibar!) whereas inland is predominantly Christian.Among the different ethnic groups, the vast majority are Bantu-speakers; the largest is the Sukuma, with others including the Nyamwezi, the Makonde and the Chagga of the Kilimanjaro region.
Unlike in other African countries, most people identify themselves as Tanzanian first and foremost. This reflects the ideals which were introduced by the leader of the nation for over twenty years, Julius Nyerere.
Depending on your budget and time-schedule, there are a few different options for getting around Tanzania to see all this magnificent country has to offer.
Air travel: Many different airlines now fly within Tanzania and then to other East African countries. These include Precision Air, Air Tanzania and Fastjet, to name a few. The major airports are in Dar Es Salaam (JK Nyerere airport) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (between Arusha and Moshi) but there are also many small airports around many of the 25 regions of Tanzania, including on Zanzibar. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information if you are wishing to book flights.
Bus travel
If you have a longer time schedule and a lower budget you might wish to travel the local way- getting to take in the varied landscapes of the country along the way! There are large and fast bus services between the major cities departing every day. The roads in the east of the company (for example between Dar Es Salaam and Arusha/Moshi) are really good now but if you want to get a bit more off the tourist track and get to the East or South of the country you may be experiencing some bumpy and long rides on largely unmade roads… Either way, we’re happy to help you arrange your plans if you wish to travel this often fun and interesting way!
By sea
For most tourists the only bit of ‘sea-travel’ they may do will be the crossing to Zanzibar Island. There are many different ferry companies doing this journey several times per day. For the more adventrous you may head over East to explore Lake Victoria in the region called Mwanza.
Travel around town
You tend to have 3-4 options for getting around; taxis, bajaj (tuk-tuk), bodaboda (motorbike taxi) or daladala (local minibus)… in that price order.
In Tanzania we have more than 120 tribal languages but the official language spoken everywhere is Swahili. Here are a few useful phrases to get you started:
Mambo? (what’s up?)…. Poa (everything’s cool)
Habari? (how are you?)… Nzuri (good).
Kwaheri (Goodbye)
Shingapi? (How much?)
Ni naomba….. (Can I please have…..)
Ni naenda…….(I am going….)
Asante sana… (Thank you very much)
Karibu….(your welcome)
Don’t worry about taking intense Swahili classes before your arrival- you will find that in most areas, other than the really rural places, you will be able to get by communicating in English (at most secondary schools they are required to talk only English)!
All travelers who are not East African residents, are required to obtain a visa for Tanzania. Happily, the process is a simple formality.
Visa requirements
If you opt to fly to Nairobi rather than direct to JRO you’ll need to take the Riverside Shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha. Passing through Kenya in this way you’ll require a Kenyan tourist visa which can be purchased at the airport when you land. A tourist visa for traveling to Kenya from Tanzania if opting to fly out from Nairobi, can be purchased at the Namanga border which you are required to cross, however if you entered Tanzania from Kenya on your way to Kilimanjaro then your original Kenyan visa will probably still be valid as nowadays Kenyan tourist visas are issued on multiple-entry basis.
Visa application
If flying direct to Tanzania however, although it is possible to purchase your visa on arrival at the kiosk on the right hand side of the arrivals foyer at Kilimanjaro International Airport, the Tanzanian High Commission advises visitors to apply for this in advance as they reserve the right to deny you a visa on arrival.
Visa costs
Travelers are advised to apply in person by visiting the Tanzanian Embassy with their passports and payment in cash . Those willing to take the risk involved with trying to obtain a visa at the border (we have only ever heard of a small handful of persons who had problems) should have USD 50 in cash if flying on a British passport, or USD 100 in cash if flying on a US passport. Those of other nationalities are advised to have USD 100 in cash ready, though in most cases the cost will be only USD 50.
Please note that the visa application can only be made within three months of the date of travel.
Office hours are Monday to Friday: 1000–1230.
TANZANIAN EMBASSY IN BRITAIN
3 Stratford Place, London, W1C 1AS
Tel.: +44 020 7569 1470
Fax: +44 020 7491 3710
tanzarep@tanzania-online.gov.uk
visa@tanzania-online.gov.uk.
www.tanzania-online.gov.uk
Tanzanian visa for American Citizens
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
2139 R Street NW, Washington D.C 20008
Telephone: (202)884-1080, (202)939-6125/7
Fax: (202)797-7408
Information about Tanzanian visas for Americans is available here
Tanzanian visa for Canadian Citizens
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Canada
50 Range Road Ottawa
Ontario
K1N 8J4
Canada
Phone:
+1-613-2321509
+1-613-7331349
Tanzanian visa for Australian Citizens
Consulate of the United Republic of Tanzania
3rd Floor, MPH Building
23 Barrack Street
PERTH WA 6000
Honorary Consul: Mr Didier Murcia
Tel: +61 (0) 8 9221 0033
Fax:+61 (0) 8 9221 0133
Email: legal@murcia.com.au
Hours of business 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Help with completing your Tanzanian tourist visa application form
When completing the visa application form some of the answers to the questions asked are not obvious. Below are suggested responses:
Type of visa applied:
‘Tourist’
Port of entry:
‘JRO’ if arriving to Kilimanjaro International Airport
‘Namanga’ if arriving by Shuttle Bus from Nairobi
Means of financial support:
‘Cash and credit cards’
Reference in Tanzania:
You can contact us if you will need any help…
safarhino adventures
safarhioadventures.com
+255 624512032
p.o.box……..
Arusha, Tanzania, EA
