01 / WILDLIFE SAFARISTanzania safaris
Private game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, with camping and lodge options.
Compare safari itinerariesKILIMANJARO · SAFARI · ZANZIBAR
Explore Tanzania.Plan it with David.
I’m David, a local guide from Marangu. I help you plan Kilimanjaro treks, wildlife safaris and Zanzibar stays, with time for the places and people along the way.
Local knowledgeTrips shaped around youClear written quotes
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HEREFrom mountain trails to the Indian Ocean.
EXPLORE TANZANIA
Where would you
like to go?
Choose a safari, mountain trek, island stay or local day. I’ll help you work out the time, transfers and accommodation needed to bring the trip together.
01 / WILDLIFE SAFARIS
02 / KILIMANJARO TREKSMount Kilimanjaro
Compare Marangu, Machame and Lemosho. Prefer a shorter visit? Explore the rainforest on a day hike.
Choose your route
03 / ZANZIBARZanzibar & the coast
Stone Town walks, spice farms and guided snorkelling, with time to relax by the sea.
Explore island experiences
04 / LOCAL DAY TRIPSLife in the foothills
Waterfall walks, Chagga coffee and guided visits around Moshi, Marangu and Arusha.
Find a day trip
MEET YOUR LOCAL CONTACT
Karibu.
I’m David.
I’m David Amani Lyamuya, a local guide from Marangu in the Kilimanjaro foothills.
Marangu is my home, and Kilimanjaro is part of my guiding life. I’m building David Explora alongside my tourism management and marketing studies, bringing practical guiding experience into clear, personal trip planning.
Tell me when you can travel and what you want to experience. I’ll explain the route, discuss the guides and accommodation, and send a written itinerary and quote for your group.
David Amani Lyamuya
Local guiding · tour planning · ongoing tourism studies
Let’s talk: English and Kiswahili. I’m also developing my Spanish. Other language guides are requested and confirmed for your dates.
HOW WE PLAN YOUR TRIP
From the first message
to your written itinerary.
You speak with me about your plans. We work through the route, accommodation and travel arrangements so you know what you’re booking.
Tell me what matters.
Share your dates, starting point, group and interests. I’ll suggest a route and explain how the travel days fit together.
Review the details.
Your itinerary and itemised quote name the accommodation, guides, transport, meals and fees, with any extras clearly listed.
Confirm your trip.
We agree the services, payment and cancellation terms. Keep your written confirmation, pickup details and guide contact before you travel.
ITINERARIES TO START WITH
Start with a route
that interests you.
Six starting itineraries, from a camping safari to a mountain climb or island stay. Open the full plan to see the route, nights and inclusions.
Safari
4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Safari
Explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with game drives, public camping and a safari crew.
Starts Arusha
Serengeti · Ngorongoro · ArushaGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 1,195 / adult4 adults; two sharing each tent. Final price by written quote.
Kilimanjaro
7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek: Machame Route
A camping route through varied mountain landscapes, with a seven-day trekking schedule and a summit attempt from Barafu.
Starts Moshi
Machame · Shira · Lava Tower · BarrancoGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 2,195 / adult4 climbers; two sharing each tent. Final price by written quote.
SafariRufiji River wildlife · regional destination photograph
Nyerere Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar
Fly from Zanzibar for two safari camp nights, private game drives and an authorised river outing.
Starts Zanzibar airport
Zanzibar · Nyerere National Park · Rufiji RiverGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 1,330 / adult4 adults; two sharing each room. Final price by written quote.
Kilimanjaro
8-Day Lemosho Trek
A western approach across the Shira Plateau, with eight mountain days and hotel nights before and after the climb.
Starts Moshi
Lemosho · Shira · Barranco · BarafuGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 2,495 / adult4 climbers; two sharing each tent. Final price by written quote.
Combined journeys
6-Day Northern Safari & Zanzibar Escape
Three mainland safari days in Tarangire and the Serengeti, then fly to Zanzibar for two coast nights. A six-day route starting with a ready-to-go morning departure from Arusha.
Starts Arusha
Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · ZanzibarGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 3,400 / adult2 adults sharing; off-peak camps and coast accommodation. Final price by written quote.
ZanzibarZanzibar sunset · island scenery, not an included cruise
Zanzibar Island Escape: 6 Days / 5 Nights
A practical island stay with two nights in Stone Town and three on the coast. Mix heritage, spice plants, Jozani forest and a tide-planned ocean day with time to rest.
Starts Zanzibar airport or ferry port
Stone Town · Spice farm · Jozani · Zanzibar coastGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 690 / adult2 adults sharing one guesthouse room; off-peak dates. Final price by written quote.
Compare the routes at your own pace. Guide prices are per adult for the stated group; your written quote confirms the final total.
MOUNTAIN · WILDLIFE · LOCAL LIFE · COAST
Journeys that
fit together.
Four private itinerary ideas with time for the places between the highlights. Compare the full travel days, then ask David to check the route and arrangements for your group. Compare special journeys ↗
Mountain + safari
Kilimanjaro & Northern Safari
14 days / 13 nights · 7 mountain days
A seven-day Machame climb followed by four northern safari days, with airport transfers and hotel nights connected in one plan.
Private dates · personal written quote
Explore this journey ↗
Safari + local life
Northern Safari & Local Life
8 days / 7 nights
Four northern safari days, an Arusha city walk and Marangu coffee with local hosts, connected at a practical pace.
Private dates · personal written quote
Explore this journey ↗Men’s mountain journey
Men’s Kilimanjaro Journey
9 days / 8 nights · 7 mountain days
A private Machame climb for friends, brothers or fathers with adult sons, with a steady guided pace and time to prepare.
Private dates · personal written quote
Explore this journey ↗
Culture + coast
Zanzibar Culture & Coast
7 days / 6 nights
Two Stone Town nights and four coastal nights, with history, spices, Jozani forest and time beside the sea.
Private dates · personal written quote
Explore this journey ↗20 DECEMBER 2026 · JOURNEYS TO SHARE
Christmas on the mountain.
Or Christmas in the wild.
Three proposed groups, with arrival on the 19th and time to complete the journey. Choose Machame, Lemosho or the northern safari circuit. Compare dates & joining details ↗
Proposed · register your interest
Christmas on Kilimanjaro · 7-day Machame group
Christmas summit objective · 25 Dec
- Arrive
- Start
- Finish
- Depart
- Duration
- 7 mountain days · 9 trip days / 8 nights
- Group plan
- 6–8 trekkers
Personal quote · operating arrangements and availability to confirm
Proposed · register your interest
Christmas Lemosho Group
Christmas at Barafu · summit objective 26 Dec
- Arrive
- Start
- Finish
- Depart
- Duration
- 8 mountain days · 10 total days / 9 nights
- Group plan
- 6–8 trekkers
Personal quote · operating arrangements and availability to confirm
Proposed · register your interest
Christmas in the wild · northern Tanzania group safari
Christmas in the crater · 25 Dec
- Arrive
- Start
- Finish
- Depart
- Duration
- 7 safari days · 9 trip days / 8 nights
- Group plan
- 4–6 guests / one vehicle
Personal quote · operating arrangements and availability to confirm
Coffee cherries · a photograph supplied by David Explora
A DAY IN MY HOME REGION
Marangu.
Village paths, coffee
& Chagga hospitality.
Take a day out from Moshi and get to know life in the Kilimanjaro foothills. Walk with local hosts, follow coffee from the plant to the cup, then sit down for a local lunch.
- Time
- 6–7 hours
- Pickup
- Moshi hotel
- Style
- Private day trip
- 01Village & farming walk
- 02Coffee preparation & tasting
- 03Local lunch & return to Moshi
USD 75 / adult Estimate for 2 adults travelling together · includes return Moshi transport, agreed host fees, coffee activity and lunch.
Waterfalls, caves and museums can be added to your written quote. Looking for a mountain walk? Choose the separate Marangu rainforest day hike.
Village destination photos and David’s supplied coffee photos. Sources & credits.
ZANZIBAR · BETWEEN THE FOREST AND THE SEA
Stone Town, the forest
and the Indian Ocean.
Choose a guided island day or spend several nights between Stone Town and the coast. Your hotel location and the tides help us plan the right order. Explore all Zanzibar experiences ↗
ZanzibarSandbank near Changuu · destination illustration
Nakupenda Sandbank & Ocean Picnic
Sail out from Stone Town for a tide-timed sandbank visit, a guided swim when conditions allow and a simple island-style picnic.
Starts Stone Town seafront
Stone Town · Nakupenda sandbank · Ocean picnicGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 65 / adult4 adults joining a shared boat from Stone Town. Final price by written quote.
Zanzibar
Jozani Forest & Mangrove Boardwalk
Explore the forest habitat of Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, then follow the mangrove boardwalk with a local park guide.
Starts Jozani park entrance
Jozani-Chwaka Bay · Red colobus · Mangrove boardwalkGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 45 / adult2 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point. Final price by written quote.
ZanzibarMichamvi coastal landmark · restaurant not included
Blue Lagoon Guided Snorkelling
Explore suitable snorkelling water off the Michamvi coast with a marine guide. A simple reef outing with equipment, a tide-aware departure and time to enjoy the coast.
Starts Michamvi launch
Michamvi · Blue Lagoon · SnorkellingGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 45 / adult4 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point. Final price by written quote.
ZanzibarZanzibar sunset · island scenery, not an included cruise
Zanzibar Island Escape: 6 Days / 5 Nights
A practical island stay with two nights in Stone Town and three on the coast. Mix heritage, spice plants, Jozani forest and a tide-planned ocean day with time to rest.
Starts Zanzibar airport or ferry port
Stone Town · Spice farm · Jozani · Zanzibar coastGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 690 / adult2 adults sharing one guesthouse room; off-peak dates. Final price by written quote.
ZanzibarJambiani coast · destination illustration
Kuza Cave Swim & Swahili Heritage Visit
Visit Kuza Cave in the Jambiani area, hear about the local heritage exhibits and choose a freshwater swim if the conditions and your ability suit it.
Starts Kuza Cave, Jambiani
Kuza Cave · Jambiani · Swahili heritageGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 40 / adult2 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point. Final price by written quote.
ZanzibarJozani mangroves · habitat illustration
Zanzibar Mangrove Kayaking
Paddle slowly through permitted mangrove channels with a local guide. Learn how the roots shelter coastal life, with an easy pace and a tide-planned route.
Starts Confirmed mangrove launch
Zanzibar mangroves · Tidal channels · Coastal ecologyGUIDE PRICE FROMUSD 45 / adult2 adults travelling together; meet at the activity departure point. Final price by written quote.
A CLOSER LOOK AT TANZANIA
Mountain trails.
Wildlife. Island life.
Explore each destination through photographs and short travel notes, then open the itinerary that interests you.
Safari
Private game drives in Tanzania
A 4×4, an open roof and a day with room to explore. Choose a private day safari, a camping circuit or a stay in carefully chosen lodges.
Explore safari styles ↗
Kilimanjaro
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Begin at Marangu Gate and walk through rainforest towards Mandara Hut. Settle into a steady pace with your guide.
Explore the six-day Marangu route ↗
Zanzibar
Explore Stone Town on foot
Walk the lanes with a local guide, pause by carved doors and hear the stories behind the waterfront. Stone Town is a living neighbourhood as well as a place of history.
Explore Stone Town on foot ↗
Day trips
Discover Moshi on foot
Explore a working market, everyday streets and public views of the railway area, then pause for tea or coffee.
See the Moshi walk ↗
Photographs show the places and travel experiences. The mountain gallery illustrates the six-day Marangu route. Your quote confirms the vehicle, accommodation and local arrangements. Photo sources & credits
NEED HELP CHOOSING?Build a trip idea with three choices
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Build a starting itinerary.
Try a destination, an interest and a trip length. This gives you a starting idea to discuss with me, rather than a reserved tour.
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO?
See how the
destinations connect.
Explore the northern parks, Kilimanjaro foothills and Zanzibar. Select a destination for travel notes and tour options. Open the destination guide ↗
Approximate destination locations, not driving routes or administrative boundaries. Mainland outline: Natural Earth ↗. Zanzibar is marked offshore.
Wide plains & wildlife
Serengeti
Allow several days for the Serengeti and the drives that connect it to the northern circuit. Migration locations change with conditions; ask about your travel dates.
WHEN TO TRAVEL
Plan for the season,
then choose the route.
Jun–Oct
Drier safari months
A popular window for northern safaris. Choose camps for the wildlife areas you want to explore; river crossings remain unpredictable.
Jan–Feb
Southern plains & calving
Consider the southern Serengeti/Ndutu region for a seasonal itinerary. Exact wildlife movements follow rainfall, not a fixed calendar.
Mar–May
Green landscapes & rain
Expect greener scenery and changing road conditions. Check camp availability and keep island boat plans flexible.
Nov–Dec
Short rains & changing light
Build a route that leaves room for weather and local advice. These months can offer varied landscapes and birdlife.
Seasons vary from year to year. Ask about the conditions for your route and dates. TANAPA planning information.
A LOCAL JOURNEY. A LONGER-TERM VISION.
My next ambition:
help more young people learn.
My own education journey has shaped this ambition. I want the business I am building to help young people facing difficult circumstances continue learning, with support based on real local needs and responsible partnerships.
Explora Education Vision · in development
See the vision and first steps ↗A proposed initiative. The first partners, budget and delivery plan are still being developed.
THE DAVID EXPLORA JOURNAL
Read before you travel.
Christmas mountain dates, shared safari plans and Zanzibar’s tides. Read practical guides by subject and bring your questions into the planning conversation. Read all the guides ↗
Christmas on Kilimanjaro: the dates behind the climb
Starting on 20 December can mean a Christmas summit on Machame or Christmas at camp on Lemosho. Here is how the days fit together.
Christmas on safari: time for wildlife and time together
A seven-day northern circuit beginning on 20 December, with a Christmas crater day and the accommodation details to agree before booking.
Zanzibar days: your coast, the tides and the reef
Choose activities from your hotel location, confirm boat conditions and enjoy reefs with care.
A TRIP THAT STARTS WITH YOU
Your pace matters.
So does the right support.
Tell David about practical assistance, mobility needs or your preferred guide language. We check the actual transport, accommodation and activities before confirming the plan.
Discuss individual support ↗Planifica tu viaje en español ↗
Language guides and support arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Planning your
Tanzania trip.
For advice about your dates or a particular route, send David a request.
How do I book a tour?
Send your dates, group size and preferred itinerary. David will discuss availability and send a written quote. Review the services, payment instructions and cancellation terms, then keep your written booking confirmation.
Is the displayed price my final price?
Prices are estimates per international adult, based on the group size shown. Your dates, accommodation, fees and transfers affect the total. The written quote confirms your actual price and inclusions.
Can I combine Kilimanjaro, safari and Zanzibar?
Yes, request a combined itinerary. Include the mountain route, recovery days, safari travel and the island transfer in your available time. David will help you choose a practical order.
Can I visit Kilimanjaro without climbing to the summit?
Yes. The Marangu day hike explores the rainforest towards Mandara Hut. It is a day visit, with a turnaround time agreed by your guide, and does not reach the summit.
Do you arrange private trips?
The catalogue includes private safari and day-trip options. Tell David your party size and preferences. Shared departures and language guide requests depend on availability.
LET’S PLAN YOUR TRIP
Tell me what
you have in mind.
Your dates, group size and interests are enough to start. We’ll work through the itinerary and price together. For individual assistance, use the travel support enquiry or consulta en español.