Why Choose Amani
Peace in Planning. Serenity in Every Moment.
"Amani" means peace in Swahili. It is not just our name, it is how we run every expedition.
Our Story
The Founders' Story
Amani Expeditions was founded by Denis and Stima — two friends whose shared belief is simple: that a safari should feel like home for the traveller, and a source of pride for the community that hosts them.
Denis E.
Co-Founder · Head of Operations, Tanzania
Stima S.
Co-Founder · Head of Operations, International Markets
Our Team
Meet the People Behind Your Safari
The people you'll meet on an Amani trip have spent their working lives in the parks and on the mountains of northern Tanzania. Anderson leads our guiding team; together they've logged more than 15 years and 300+ safaris between them. They'll be with you from the day you land to the day you leave.
Anderson
Head Guide
Has a sixth sense for lions and a seventh for where the best sundowner spot is. You bring the camera, he brings the luck.
Ebrahim
Head of Sales
Warning: talking to Ebrahim may cause sudden calendar-clearing and an urge to say "let's just book it."
David
Supply Chain
Packs a cooler like a game of Tetris and checks the tyres like they owe him money. Breakdowns don't stand a chance.
Nisya
CFO
Allergic to hidden costs. The only surprise on your safari should be a leopard in a tree.
Why Amani
Why Safari with Amani Expeditions?
We deliver serenely guided, personalized safari and mountain experiences led by expert local professionals, with uncompromising safety and 24/7 customer support.
Our team has been guiding visitors through northern Tanzania for over a decade. We know the parks not from brochures, but from a lifetime of walking them.
When you travel with us, you are not a booking number. You are a guest. We take time to learn what you are looking for. We answer your questions honestly, even when the answer is "that is not the right choice for you."
You are booking with the people on the ground in Arusha. When you message us, you reach the team in Arusha. When you arrive, the people who planned your trip are the ones running it.
From the Field
Notes from the People on the Ground
A few notes from Denis and Stima, drawn from years of guiding travellers through these parks and peaks. No brochures, just what we have learned on this land.
If you want the calving, come between January and February out on the Ndutu plains. Up to 9,000 wildebeest calves are born every single day, and the predator activity is like nowhere else. For the Mara River crossings, it is July to October. The dry season from June to October is the classic safari window, but the green season in November and December is when the landscapes turn lush and the crowds thin out. Tell me your dates and I will tell you where the wildlife actually is.
Denis E. Urassa
Co-Founder · Head of Operations, Tanzania
For most travellers I recommend the Machame route over seven days. It is scenic, it gives you the climb-high-sleep-low pattern that matters most for acclimatization, and our summit success rate reflects that. If you want fewer crowds, Lemosho approaches from the west through pristine wilderness. And if you have the time, do the four-day Mount Meru climb first. Your body arrives at Kilimanjaro already adjusted, which is the single best thing you can do for your summit odds.
Stima S.
Co-Founder · Canada–Tanzania Liaison
Every lodge on your itinerary is confirmed before you travel. We have stayed in these camps ourselves, Tumbili Lodge in Arusha, Harmony Safari Camps inside the Serengeti, Embalaki on the Ngorongoro crater rim. We only send you where we would sleep ourselves, and the team that plans your trip is the team that runs it on the ground.
Denis E. Urassa
Co-Founder · Head of Operations, Tanzania
Our Values
What You Can Always Count On
Locally Owned
We are a locally owned operator based in Arusha. Our team has been guiding visitors through northern Tanzania for over a decade. When you call us, you speak to someone who knows every trail, guide, and camp firsthand.
Built Around You
Every Amani safari is designed from scratch. We look at where the wildlife actually is during your travel dates, which lodges suit your style and budget, and how fast or slow you want to move. No templates.
Direct From Arusha
We own the planning and run every trip ourselves. When you book with Amani, you are booking directly with the people who will be there when you arrive. Our pricing is transparent. No hidden costs.
Uncompromising Safety
"Amani" means peace in Swahili. We carry supplemental oxygen on Kilimanjaro climbs, maintain well-serviced 4×4 Land Cruisers, and provide 24/7 customer support throughout your expedition.
We Take the Rush Out
Too many safaris pack in too much. We plan around balance, game drives paired with proper rest, lodges chosen to cut unnecessary travel, and enough space to actually absorb where you are.
Travel with Purpose
Destiny Foundation
At Amani Expeditions, we believe tourism should contribute positively to the communities we operate in.
We proudly support Destiny Foundation, a local foundation in Tanzania that opens its doors to children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other developmental and physical challenges. The foundation provides care, educational support, therapy assistance, and essential resources.
A portion of our proceeds contributes to this mission. When you travel with us, your safari helps create opportunity and dignity for children who need it most. Serenity becomes meaningful when it creates impact.
About Amani Expeditions, Tanzania Safari & Kilimanjaro Specialists
Amani Expeditions is a locally owned safari and trekking company based in Arusha, Tanzania. We specialise in guided wildlife safaris across the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, as well as Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru summit expeditions for all experience levels.
We are a locally owned operator based in Arusha. We are a team of guides, naturalists, and mountain leaders who have spent over a decade living and working in northern Tanzania. Every itinerary we create is tailored to your travel dates, group size, wildlife priorities, and budget, no copy-paste packages.
Our clients are travellers from Canada, the United States, Europe, and beyond who want an authentic East African experience without the worry of managing complex logistics from overseas. We provide transparent, direct pricing with no hidden fees, 4×4 Land Cruiser transport, TANAPA-certified guides, supplemental oxygen on Kilimanjaro, and 24/7 support throughout every expedition.
Whether you are planning your first safari, a honeymoon in the bush, a Kilimanjaro summit attempt, or a private group expedition, Amani Expeditions is your direct, trusted partner on the ground in Tanzania.