Our Commitment

PEOPLE

• We are 100% Tanzanian owned
• For over a decade we have employed local Tanzanians and their families, now boasting a team of 150+
• We are committed to equality and the protection of human rights. We offer the highest standards of fair and ethical treatment for Kilimanjaro mountain crew, as a certified partner of The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project and aim to empower women to take on roles as guides and porters.
• Support for local families and grassroots projects through our charity, Path to Africa
• Responsible volunteer recruitment through Hostel Hoff which actively supports a number of local social enterprise projects helping women and children

Every traveler, every itinerary, has an opportunity to drive economic empowerment in our communities. This means supporting local businesses, boosting employment, and ensuring that your money has a positive impact on the communities you visit.

PLACES

• Our itineraries contribute to community-owned cooperatives and local social enterprises
• Protecting cultural heritage, we only support authentic experiences to ensure local people and cultures are not exploited through tourism
• We do not offer excursions globally recognized for the exploitation of children such as orphanage visits or slum tours
• We do not offer excursions involving captive wildlife or human-wildlife interactions
• We are the first mainland Tanzania tour operator to become a Travelife Partner company

We are committed to the protection of biodiversity and wildlife, utilizing local resources, and waste reduction. This not only dictates where we travel but also the experiences we create and the services we provide.

PLANET

• We support accommodations, food venues, and experiences that follow sustainable practices
• Through our membership with Carbon Tanzania, we utilize their measurement tools to reduce and offset both our own and our client’s carbon footprint
• We are committed to multiple solutions to reduce and eliminate the use of single-use plastic bottles
• Our guides and mountain crew are certified by the Leave No Trace environmental awareness project
• We maintain strict waste management protocols on both mountain and safari trips
• We support Responsible Tourism Tanzania and adhere to its best practices

Whilst we don’t have all the answers and recognize this is a philosophy and process that continues to evolve, we are committed to giving back and to remaining industry leaders here in East Africa, on the continent, and within the global tourism industry.

We welcome your comments, ideas, and questions. Feel free to drop us a line: info@africanscenicsafaris.com