Based in Arusha, Tanzania

Local knowledge,
planned around you

Kabila Tours & Safaris plans and runs safaris across northern and southern Tanzania, plus Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro. We work in small groups, keep communication direct, and build each itinerary around the traveller in front of us rather than a fixed package.

Our Story

Who we are and how we work

Kabila Tours & Safaris is a Tanzania-based operator working out of Arusha, the main gateway to the northern safari circuit. We plan trips into Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, along with Kilimanjaro treks, southern-circuit parks, and Zanzibar beach stays.

Our guides and drivers are based in Tanzania and work these routes regularly, which means they know current park conditions, road access, and where wildlife tends to be at different times of year. We coordinate directly with lodges and camps rather than routing every request through a third party, so changes to an itinerary can usually be handled quickly.

We work with independent travellers, couples, families, and small groups. Most of our itineraries start as a conversation about dates, budget, and what someone actually wants to see, then get built out from there.

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Why Travel With Kabila

What you can expect
when you book with us

Local route knowledge

Our guides drive these parks throughout the year and adjust plans on the ground when road or weather conditions call for it.

Itineraries built around you

We ask about your pace, budget, and interests before proposing a route, rather than starting from a fixed template.

Direct communication

You deal with the people planning and running your trip, by phone, email, or WhatsApp, without layers of agents in between.

Well-maintained vehicles

Our safari vehicles are serviced regularly and fitted with pop-up roofs, charging points, and a cooler box for game drives.

Clear, itemised pricing

Every quote lists exactly what's included, so you can see where your budget is going before you commit.

Support while you travel

Your guide and our office stay reachable for the length of your trip if plans need to change.

How We Plan Your Safari

From first message
to airport pickup

1

Tell us about your trip

Share your travel dates, group size, budget range, and what you'd most like to see or do.

2

Receive a draft itinerary

We put together a day-by-day plan with park routing, accommodation options, and a full price breakdown.

3

Refine the details

We adjust pace, swap accommodation, or add activities until the plan matches what you actually want.

4

Travel with local support

Your guide meets you on arrival and stays with you for the trip, with our office reachable throughout.

Responsible Travel

Travelling with care
for people and wildlife

Respectful wildlife viewing

Our guides follow park rules on vehicle distance and off-road driving, and won't crowd sightings or pressure animals for a better photo.

Local employment

Our guides, drivers, and office staff are based in Tanzania, and we prioritise working with Tanzanian-run lodges and camps where the standard fits the trip.

Community-aware itineraries

Where a cultural visit is part of a trip, such as Mto wa Mbu or a Maasai village stop, we brief travellers beforehand on respectful behaviour and fair conduct.

Choosing our partners carefully

We work repeatedly with the same lodges and camps, which lets us raise problems directly and steer clients away from properties that don't meet our standards.

Travel With Confidence

Know what you're booking,
before you book it

Best time to visit

Dry Season · June – October
Best for game viewing

Wildlife concentrates around water sources and grass is shorter, which generally makes animals easier to spot. This period also overlaps with river-crossing activity further north in the Serengeti ecosystem, though exact timing varies year to year.

  • Easier wildlife spotting, shorter grass
  • Possible migration river crossings (timing varies)
  • Drier trails for Kilimanjaro trekking
  • Tanzania's busiest and priciest season
Green Season · November – May
Lower prices, quieter parks

Landscapes are greener and rates on lodges and flights are noticeably lower. Rain is more frequent, particularly March to May, which can affect some road access.

  • Lower lodge and flight prices
  • Fewer other travellers in the parks
  • Calving season in the southern Serengeti (roughly Jan–Feb)
  • Some roads harder going in the heaviest rains (Mar–May)

What's typically included

Exact inclusions depend on the specific itinerary and are always listed in full on your quote. As a general guide, a standard Kabila safari includes:

Usually included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off transfers
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • National park and conservation fees
  • Accommodation as set out in your itinerary
  • Meals as specified per day (usually full board on safari)
  • Drinking water in the vehicle during game drives

Usually not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Personal spending and souvenirs
  • Optional add-ons (e.g. balloon safari)
  • Alcoholic drinks
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