Tanzania · Est. 2008
Experience Tanzania Beyond the Ordinary
Hand-crafted safaris that move at the pace of the wild — guided by people who grew up under these skies.
The Wild Heart of Africa
Safari in Tanzania
Tanzania is the cradle of the African safari — from the Serengeti plains to the spice-scented beaches of Zanzibar.
22
National parks
4M+
Wildebeest & zebra
1,100+
Bird species
5,895m
Mt. Kilimanjaro
7+ yrs
Guiding Tanzania
Our Story
About Simba Wa Porini
Simba wa Porini" — the Lion of the Wild — is a small, family-run safari company born and rooted in Arusha, Tanzania. We craft bespoke journeys for travelers who want more than a checklist of animals: we want you to feel the bush, eat under its stars, and leave with stories you will tell for the rest of your life.
Every itinerary is designed by senior guides who grew up tracking these landscapes. We work with community-owned camps, pay above-fair wages, and reinvest in local conservation. The result is a safari that is luxurious, personal, and quietly responsible.
Signature Journeys
Best Safari Itineraries
Four of our most-loved tours — every one fully tailorable to your dates, pace and dream list.
Honeymoon
Private game drives in Tarangire, then barefoot luxury on Zanzibar's white sands.
A long, brilliant day inside the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
A full day in the land of giants — huge elephant herds and ancient baobabs.
Family
Curated for kids and grown-ups: ranger talks, cultural visits, soft adventure.
Where to Go
Iconic Destinations
Destination
Gombe Stream National Park
Nestled along the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania, Gombe Stream National Park is a compact 35-square-kilometer sanctuary
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Tree-climbing lions
Lake Manyara National Park
Discover the wildlife, the landscapes and the soul of Lake Manyara National Park. We design itineraries that go where the herds move and where crowds don't.
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Southern wilderness
Mikumi National Park
Discover the wildlife, the landscapes and the soul of Mikumi National Park. We design itineraries that go where the herds move and where crowds don't.
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Just for you
Why you need a private safari
Group tours move on a clock. Wildlife does not. A private safari gives you a vehicle, a guide and an itinerary that bend entirely to your interests — whether that's a sunrise with cheetahs, a slow afternoon photographing weaverbirds, or a long lunch under an acacia tree.
Plan my private safari
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Set your own departure time — no waiting on strangers
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Linger at a leopard sighting for as long as you like
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Custom dietary, pace and accommodation preferences
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Photography-friendly seating — every passenger gets a window
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Children welcomed with kid-tuned guides and storytelling
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Your guide becomes your friend — the same crew, every day
Quietly the Best in the Bush
Why Travel With Us
Expert Local Guides
Born here, trained here, gifted at finding the moments others miss.
Tailor-Made
Your itinerary, your pace — every day designed around what moves you.
Sustainable Tourism
Community-owned camps, conservation fees, low-impact travel.
Award-Winning
Recognized by TripAdvisor and Safari Bookings, year after year.
24/7 Support
A real human in Arusha is on call for every guest, every hour.
Luxury Lodges
Hand-picked tented camps and lodges — the best of every region.
Words from the Wild
Loved by Travelers Worldwide
★★★★★
Our guide turned every drive into a story. We came home with memories that feel sacred.
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Effortless from inquiry to landing back home. Tented camps were a dream.
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Our kids haven't stopped talking about the elephants of Tarangire. Worth every shilling.