Travel that leaves Tanzania better off

Mountain crews

Porters carry Kilimanjaro. We follow the guidelines of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP): fair wages paid promptly, client loads of no more than 20 kg, three meals a day, proper tents and sleeping mats, and protective clothing for cold and wet conditions. Tips are shared transparently with the whole crew.

If a crew member falls ill or is injured, they are treated and evacuated with the same care as a guest.

People and culture

Cultural visits, whether to a Maasai boma, a Hadzabe camp near Lake Eyasi or a coffee farm on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, are arranged with the community and paid for directly. Ask before photographing anyone, and accept a "no" with a smile. On Zanzibar, cover shoulders and knees away from the beach, especially in Stone Town.

Wildlife and parks

Our guides stay on marked tracks where the rules require it, keep a respectful distance and never crowd a sighting. We don't feed animals, play recorded calls or pressure guides for "the shot". Drones need permits from several authorities in Tanzania and are not allowed in national parks without them, so please leave yours at home unless we've arranged permission in advance.

Our footprint

• Refillable water containers in every vehicle; please bring a reusable bottle.
• Tanzania banned plastic carrier bags in 2019. Don't pack them; they can be confiscated on arrival.
• Everything carried onto the mountain comes back down, including waste.
• We favour camps that use solar power, treat water and employ people from nearby villages.

Where your money goes

A big share of a Tanzania safari price is park and conservation fees, which fund the protected areas you visit. Most of the rest pays Tanzanian guides, drivers, cooks, porters, camps and suppliers. We are glad to break a quote down for you line by line.