5.0 - Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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  • Bozena
  • From Poland
  • On
5 - Excellent
"Tony was very helpful. He kindly picked me up from the Arusha airport and took to his office, where the whole safari was well explained to me. He later gave me a lift to the ATM, as he was concerned about my safety while walking with big amount of cash. On my request he even stopped at the local market. He speaks fluent English, has a sense of humour and is easy to deal with."
  • Richard Burns
  • From USA
  • On
5 - Excellent
"Open Africa met and surpassed every hope for our trip. I would give six stars if I could."
  • Sp
  • From USA
  • On
5 - Excellent
"Really good guys to take care of you. I would use them again and again - if only I could find the time to go to Africa!"
  • Rebecca
  • From USA
  • On
5 - Excellent
"Open Africa Safaris was a wonderful experience. John was very good at preparing me and my family for the trip."
  • Clay
  • From Australia
  • On
5 - Excellent
"This company went above and beyond to plan the perfect safari for my wife and I. John was extremely responsive to my many queries and was more than happy to accommodate all our needs. We were keen to spend as much time as possible in the Serengeti (4 days), with 1 day in Ngorongoro Crater at the end. John and our guide, Asman, set up the itinerary so that we saw all different parts of the Serengeti comfortably. Asman was super friendly and clearly very experienced as he constantly communicated over the radios to ensure that we didn't miss any of the key sightings. And the animals ... so many animals ... absolutely amazing! We saw cheetahs and lions every day in the Serengeti, and then managed to complete the Big 5 with rhino sightings in Ngorongoro. We highly recommend you choose this awesome Tanzanian-owned company that offers great value, tailored safaris over the bigger foreign-owned companies."

About Us

Open Africa Safaris is a natively owned safari company, with professional destination planning and reservation offices in the United States and ground operations team in Arusha Tanzania. As destination ambassadors representing our own countries, we have an accurate and natural advantage to passionately serve all the visitors in every aspect of the tourism industry.If you’re looking for a unique safari experience, you’ve found the right partner. Open Africa Safari offer safari vacations, beach holidays, cultural excursions, trekking expeditions and many holiday-related activities in Tanzania and East Africa at reasonable prices. We work with the local population and employ the most capable local guides, chefs, and porters to provide you with a memorable and enjoyable experience while visiting Tanzania. (Karibu sana) – you are most welcome.

Why book with Us

Comprehensive trip assistance......

Let’s face it; preparing for a trip half way around the world is a bit of an ordeal. All this preparation, getting swamped with information on what to do and what not to do- just relax and let us do the work for you! We have you covered. We will work with you to iron out all the details, and to make the process as smooth and carefree as possible for you to be completely ready for your trip. So, whether it is finding the best international airfare or travel insurance, or even paperwork for Tanzanian visas, we’re here with you doing the nutty-gritty.
We are local professional Tanzania safari guides who collected our ideas together and decided to develop this company together. We have been working in the field for nearly 20 years of total combined experience. Since we are very passionate and experienced with nature, all of our itineraries are based on the right time at the right place to ensure your African safari dreams come true. We know Tanzania and its many attractions. Let us take you wherever you want to visit and show you everything you always wanted to see in Tanzania.

Meet & greet services.....

If you are coming as a guest to our country, there is no way we will ‘leave you on your own’ to find your way to Arusha or Moshi. It’s a foreign country and you are coming as a guest. We find it appalling that some companies find this as ‘extra’. All of our safaris and climbs are 100% escorted, meaning we will be there for you as soon as you arrive at the airport as well as when you have to depart to return back home.

We help create your African safari dream and fulfill it too......

We are on-the-ground tour operators in Tanzania with our professional destination planning reservation office in the United States, we work very close with our safari partners in East Africa. You work directly with us to develop your dream vacation, and we are the ones who fulfill that dream once you arrive. This results in not only a great adventure, but also great value for you- it’s that simple!

Attention to detail....

They say the devil is in the details, and if he’s there we’re going to find him! Logistically planning these trips requires a good deal of experience and know-how to make sure you are at the right place, at the right time (to see and do all the right things, of course). The pesky details in this process are the key, and we have them all in check!

At your beck and call, whenever, wherever....

We like to be on-call in case you have any urgent issues before your trip or especially in the case of any emergencies before, during and after your trip. That’s why we give you our personal phone numbers, both in the US and in Tanzania. Furthermore, we encourage you to call us at any time. We are available 24/7 to assist our customers like you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Jack of one trade: Tanzania......

We know Tanzania, and we specialize in Tanzania and East Africa. We know the nooks and crannies of the national parks with big chances of seeing wildlife, and the optimal viewpoints for sights of a lifetime. Logistics of your trip are critical, and through our experience in developing itineraries, it has almost become second nature to us. We know the people of Tanzania, the language, and the culture. We have a deep connection with the land and the people. Therefore, we hope that you will come to enjoy and appreciate the country as much as we do.

Having fun from start to finish......

Life is short, truly, and we’re so glad you are planning on doing something as exciting as traveling to Tanzania. However, we believe that the experience shouldn’t start once you arrive in the country, but as soon as you start planning your trip. We would like you to enjoy working with us, develop your itinerary and exploring all exciting possibilities and unique places you can visit and discover. When it’s all said and done, it’s about the journey, not the destination.

Keeping the corners......

Many companies find it tempting to cut corners. Reducing the amount of food on safari or on the mountain, decreasing salaries of well-deserving crew (the hardest hit are the porters), and limiting the game drives in the national parks to save on gas. Seems easy enough to cut the quality to maximize the profits! However, we detest such practices. Safaris are not cheap, and you deserve every penny’s worth of quality. We will never sacrifice the quality of your trip over a few extra bucks. We will provide you the best service that you deserve to get on your vacation.

We send you to the bush, without sending you to the bush......

Tanzania has many national parks, and each one has its own unique feel. The fact is that, not all of the national parks are great at all times of the year. Many factors have to be taken into consideration. Sometimes you can go to a national park but struggle to find some good wildlife animals.

The icing on the cake.....

Some say it’s frivolous, but we think it’s the best part. Your luggage arrives late, and on your second day on Mount Kilimanjaro you find that it appears. It’s your birthday, and a cake to celebrate is a must. We always try to do these little things to make your trip just that much more memorable. Maybe for others that’s extra, but for us it’s standard!

More bang, less buck........

We are sure for what is included in your trip, the personalized service, the comprehensive trip planning, and the unique experiences offered, that we believe we provide the highest value of safaris and Kilimanjaro climbs available. No matter what your budget is, we will work with you to develop a package that suits your needs and budget. Simply contact us and let’s get to it!

Time & Dedication.......

Being a small, friendly-owned company affords us some perks that other companies may not have. For one, this gives us the opportunity to give all guests the dedicated service they deserve, both before, during (and even after) their journey. We enjoy this because we get the chance to develop a relationship with people who visit our country which means a lot to us. As a result, you benefit from a completely individualized, unique experience, while we gain new friends in the process of developing (and fulfilling) that experience.

Trust......

To trust somebody enough to travel half way across the world, and to trust somebody to guide you, takes work. We understand that we have the burden of proof; we must earn your trust. We take this to our hearts because we believe every traveler should do their research before they make their decision.

Tours and Holidays by Open Africa Safaris

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