Welcome Stone Town Tours and Safaris


A Word from the Founder

Tanzania is, by any measure, one of the most extraordinary places on earth. It holds the greatest wildlife spectacle in the natural world the Great Migration of 1.5 million wildebeest across the Serengeti plains. It holds Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain on the African continent. It holds Zanzibar, whose Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site a living city built over seven centuries of Omani, Persian, Indian, and Swahili culture, perched at the edge of the Indian Ocean. Our founder grew up inside all of this not as a tourist, but as a child of it. Raised in Zanzibar, he came of age in his family's tourism business: handling bookings, meeting guests at the harbour, learning the lanes of Stone Town before he learned anything else. It was pocket money at first. Then a livelihood. Then an education in what it means to welcome people into a place you love and to do it with care. The return to tourism with Stonetown Tours and Safaris was not nostalgia. It was strategic clarity. Despite Tanzania's extraordinary raw material, the country's tourism industry is structurally fragmented, over 200 safari operators in Arusha and dozens of Zanzibar beach operators, all operating in silos. A visitor wanting both the Serengeti and Zanzibar experience must coordinate multiple companies, multiple payment channels, and disjointed logistics across a journey that should be seamless.

"Stone Town Tours & Safaris was founded to solve that problem. Permanently. Definitively. With excellence."

From the coral-stone alleys of the UNESCO city to the golden plains of the Serengeti every detail managed by one team, under one roof, with one standard of care. From the moment a guest lands at Kilimanjaro International Airport to the moment they board their departure flight from Zanzibar: one operator. Zero coordination stress.


One operator. Zero coordination stress.

The Stone Town Tours & Safaris Founding Team



Who We Are

Where the dust of the savanna meets the salt of the sea, Stone Town Tours & Safaris creates a holistic experience of the Tanzanian odyssey.

Headquartered in Arusha, the pulse of the legendary Northern Circuit, we serve as your exclusive gateway to the wild heart of the Serengeti and the snow-capped majesty of Kilimanjaro.

One Team, One Booking, Two Worlds.

We have redefined the East African travel experience by dissolving the borders between the mainland and the coast. As a premier operator to bridge Tanzania’s world-class safari circuits and Zanzibar’s spice-scented shores under one single roof, we offer a seamless, "one-team, one-booking" philosophy. No hand-overs, no logistical gaps, just a fluid transition from the golden plains to the turquoise tides.

The Spirit of Stone Town

Our name is more than a brand; it is our ethos. We carry the soul of Zanzibar’s UNESCO World Heritage Stone Town its storied alleys, its layered history, and its transformative magic into every itinerary we curate.

Vision And Mission

Vision: To be East Africa's most trusted and celebrated tour operator — known for crafting life-changing journeys rooted in authenticity, conservation, and excellence.
Mission: To connect the world with the wonders of Tanzania and East Africa through expertly guided, personalised, and responsible travel experiences — creating lasting memories while uplifting local communities and protecting natural heritage.

Core Values

Authenticity — Every experience is rooted in genuine local culture, knowledge, and connection
Excellence — World-class service standards across every touchpoint of the client journey
Responsibility — Committed to conservation, community benefit, and sustainable tourism practices
Personalisation — No two clients are alike — every itinerary is tailored to the individual
Integrity — Transparent pricing, honest communication, and reliable delivery
Team Member
Annette Black
Logistics
Jane Cooper
Travel Agent
Brooklyn Simmons
Graphic Designer
Theresa Webb
Social Media Manager

WHY CHOOSE STONE TOWN TOURS & SAFARIS

We are the best in the business and what we do, Here are our strength and what it means.
Born in Tanzania - Our guides and team are Tanzanian nationals with generations of knowledge about the land, wildlife, and culture.
Bespoke Itineraries - Every journey is custom-built around your interests, travel style, timeline, and budget.
Fully Accredited - Registered with Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB) and compliant with all national tourism regulations.
End-to-End Service - From airport transfers and visa guidance to park fees, meals, and accommodation — we handle everything.
24/7 Client Support - A dedicated operations team ensures you are never alone — before, during, or after your trip.
Conservation First - A portion of every booking contributes to wildlife conservation and community development initiatives.

OUR TEAM & CAPACITY

Stone Town Tours and Safaris is powered by a diverse, highly trained team of over 100 tourism professionals across 101 specialised roles — spanning operations, guiding, hospitality, digital marketing, client relations, finance, and conservation.

Our team includes:

Certified Wildlife Guides

TATO-accredited, multi-lingual, wildlife & ecology specialists

Mountain Guides & Porters

Fully trained and equipped for all Kilimanjaro routes

Cultural Experience Facilitators

Deep community ties and cultural competency

Client Experience Managers

Dedicated relationship managers for every booking

Digital & Marketing Team Global

Reach through digital content, SEO, and social media strategy

Fleet & Logistics Team

4WD safari vehicles, coast-to-inland transport coordination

Finance & Compliance Officers

Transparent operations and regulatory compliance

SUSTAINABILITY & COMMUNITY IMPACT

At Stone Town Tours and Safaris, responsible tourism is not an afterthought — it is built into our business model.

Our team includes:

Conservation Contribution

A percentage of every booking is channelled directly into wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts

Community Employment

We prioritise hiring from local communities surrounding national parks and reserves

Eco-Friendly Operations

Low-impact travel practices, solar-powered camps, and plastic-free guest kits

Cultural Preservation

We partner with Maasai, Hadzabe, and other indigenous communities on their own terms — ensuring they lead and benefit

Youth & Women in Tourism

Dedicated traineeships and employment pathways for young Tanzanians and women entering the tourism sector