Luxurious Migration Tour – 10 nights
Venture to the sun-soaked plains of Tanzania on an extraordinary 10-night journey, enjoying thrilling game drives and six exhilarating nights in the heart of Great Migration country, camping in luxury…
Ndifo Safari
Ndifo Safari is the realization of a multi-generational Tanzanian dream
We are a native Tanzanian-owned & operated company, and we are here to welcome you to our very special world in a very uniquely African way. Spectacular wildlife, gorgeous landscapes, and African culture is ours to share with you.
From the legendary Serengeti and The Great Migration of wildebeest, to Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge and Mount Kilimanjaro, we can show you the best of our country. And with our partners in Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya, we have all of East Africa available to you. We can also help make arrangements for balloon safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs, and Zanzibar get-aways.
Our Popular Tours
We can customize any of these to fit your length of trip and budget considerations
Honeymoon Safari – 15 nights
An African honeymoon is unlike any other as it offers the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. From thrilling game drives through wilderness areas and evenings under a canopy of…
Hidden Gems in East Africa Beyond Tanzania – 18 nights
Unbelievable exploration opportunities abound in every part of this spectacular region. East Africa is the envy of the safari world with its breadth of geographical magnificence and cultural diversity. There's…
Photography Safari – 13 nights
We offer private and group photography workshops of various length and price range open to any skill set, from learning how to use your camera to mastering advanced composition techniques.…
April Green Season – 4 nights
If you don't have time for a long safari trip and just want a sampling of the very best of the African safari experience, this could be the trip for…
Semi-Luxury, Mid-Range Safari – 9 nights
Has it always been your dream to go on an African Safari - to see wild lions, elephants, giraffes, and The Great Migration of wildebeest around the Serengeti? Have you…
Travel & Tourism
We have generations of deep knowledge about East-African wildlife and local culture to share with you. We offer a uniquely African safari experience only a local can provide.
Sustainable Travel
Our focus is conservation and preservation of the natural gifts given to our care. That ideal helps form the cornerstone mission of our company. We will always give back to our commuinty.
Mission & Values
We tailor make Tanzania experiences with perspectives not available from western owners & operators.
Meet The Guides
Our guides are the best in the business with a deep knowledge of East African wildlife. They are avid wildlife photographers and can help you find your best shot.
Ndifo Safari Journal
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The Climb
The Ndifo Crew Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro The Ndifo Crew took to the mountain last week after months of training and preparation for seven life-changing days and nights. It was the most difficult thing any of us have ever done. Gym training and cardio can get your physical body ready for this, but there are few experiences […]
A Native Son Conquers Mt. Kilimanjaro
Ndifo’s Owner & Lead Guide, Steve Ngowi on the Meaning of His Climb Steve was born on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro as a member of the Chagga tribe of northern Tanzania. Most Tanzanians don’t get the chance to climb Kili, so it’s not something he ever thought he’d do. But now that now […]
Why Tanzania is THE African Safari Choice
The Right Country for Your African Safari Vacation When it comes to choosing which country to visit for your ultimate safari experience, there are many factors to consider. Many travelers find themselves torn between magnificent tales of Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Tanzania. Understanding which destination will provide the most authentic and meaningful experience […]
Discovering Tanzania Through Native Eyes
The Difference of African Ownership in Safaris My name is Steven Ngowi. I am one of the few native-African owners of an African safari company. Most of the safari companies in East Africa are owned by individuals based in Europe and North America. I founded Ndifo Safari to help fulfill the multigenerational dream of my […]
Ndifo at the United Nations
Discussing Conservation & Community Development Ndifo Safari’s owner and lead guide; Steven Ngowi, had a chance to stop by the United Nations in New York City to speak with Flora Nducha, Chief of UN News Kiswahili, regarding conservation in Tanzania. He came to New York City to raise funds to help endangered species in […]
Ndifo Welcomes You to East Africa!
Let us introduce you to our nature, wildlife, and people. You will feel like part of the community. First, we want to say hello and usher you into the folds of our family. Ndifo means footsteps in Chagaa, the native language of our founder, Steve Ngowi. And, indeed, Steve has followed in the footsteps of […]
Remembering Bob Jr.
Steve Discusses the Real Lion King’s Legacy in Tanzania It was an extremely sad & somber day when we learned of the passing of one of our most respected lions, Bob Jr. It was one of the most impactful recent deaths in the Serengeti. I would like to take time to remember Bob Jr, who […]
Budget vs. Luxury Safaris Revealed
African Safari Adventures: Pros & Cons of Budget, Semi-Luxury & Full-Luxury Trips You’ve decided to finally check off that bucket list item and embark on a wild ride for your first African Safari. With so many options out there, it can be hard to figure out where to start. You’ll think about what region, country […]
A Melanistic Serval Cat Sighting
The Joy of Seeing the Rare Feline For most African tribes, seeing a completely black animal is not considered good because many believe these animals to be bad luck. But we know that isn’t true. For us, a small black wild cat brought good luck one day out in the Western Serengeti bush. African serval […]
Photos from Our Kili C.R.E.W. Event
Discussing Conservation & Community Development On November 7, we hosted a wonderful charity auction benefiting: Kili C.R.E.W. (Kilimanjaro Animal Center for Rescue, Education & Wildlife) We were able to raise tens of thousands of dollars for Kili CREW’s life-saving efforts. Thanks for all who attended & bid on fantastic items! Kili C.R.E.W. is a non-profit* organization helping animals […]
Our Commitment
We are committed to wildlife conservation, and we equally as committed to helping our fellow citizens have better lives.
We began Ndifo Community Development Foundation to focus on our neighbors in need. These are our first 2 projects.
