Tanzania · Est. from Moshi
Tanzania,
unhurried.
Karibu. I'm Vanny — an independent guide crafting private safaris, mountain treks and cultural days that feel personal, never packaged.
Meet Your Guide
Vanny
Hi, I'm Vanny. Six years guiding, a lifetime dancing.
Born in Bukoba town on the shores of Lake Victoria, based in Arusha. I run every trip myself, so there's no call centre, no handover, no script. Just jokes at breakfast, real conversations on the road and the kind of stops that don't make it into brochures.
If you like your travel a little loud and built around the people you're with, you'll like travelling with me.
Languages
Vanny guides fluently in English, German and Swahili, with some basic French.
Native ground
Born and raised in Tanzania. Vanny guides what he knows first-hand.
Cut for you
Group of two or twelve — itineraries shaped around how you travel.
Fully licensed
Permits, park fees, certified vehicles — handled quietly.
Safety
Guiding with Heart, Operating with Safety.
I personally design and lead your journey, partnering exclusively with licensed, fully insured, and AMREF Flying Doctors-covered local operators for all transport, trekking, and safari logistics.
Zero-Risk Booking
Book Now, Pay on Arrival in Arusha.
No prepayment. No stress. Just secure your dates and pay cash or card when you meet Vanny in Arusha.
100% Scam-Free Booking
Pay nothing today. Secure your dates now and pay cash or card when you arrive in Arusha.
Flexibility Guarantee
Change your dates anytime if your safari schedule changes. No cancellation fees.
Featured Journeys
Three ways to see Tanzania.
Choose a starting point. Every route is fully bespoke from there.
Travellers
In their own words.
A few words from people who trusted Vanny with their days in Tanzania.
"Vanny made our honeymoon in Tanzania feel like ours alone. He danced with us at a village, found elephants at sunrise, and never once made it feel like a tour."
"Six days on Kilimanjaro with Vanny and I laughed more than I did the whole year. He kept the pace honest and the vibe light — summited on a full moon."
"We booked one day trip and ended up rebooking three more. Chemka Springs, coffee farms, a spontaneous market stop — Vanny just gets what makes a day special."
"Not a scripted safari. Vanny is young, funny, and knows every guide in the parks — we ate where locals eat and saw a leopard because he waited when others left."
From the field
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Have a destination in mind?
Tell me where you'd like to go and I'll send back an itinerary built entirely for you.