About Off The Beaten Path Safaris
Off the Beaten Path Safaris is a locally owned and operated safari company based out of Arusha, Tanzania. We pride ourselves on personalized service with a high standard for all of our customers.
Off the Beaten Path Safaris is a locally owned and operated safari company based out of Arusha, Tanzania. We pride ourselves on personalized service with a high standard for all of our customers.
Off the Beaten Path Safaris is a locally owned and operated tourism company based in Arusha, Tanzania. The owner of the company, Mr Salim Mrindoko, has extensive knowledge of the safari industry as he has worked as a guide in Tanzania – he knows what clients want on safari and he understands the logistics of safari planning. Rebecca Syring, the other director, is a photographer who understands the importance of location, perspective and lighting for capturing the best images on safari.
Off the Beaten Path Safaris is dedicated to a high-end safari experience, regardless of your budget. We are quick to respond to inquiries and every safari we plan is personalized to your exact requests and requirements. We only hire the more experienced and knowledgable guides. Our vehicles are impeccably maintained to ensure you are getting a well-functioning and comfortable car.
Most importantly, when you book with Off the Beaten Path Safaris, you can be confident that the company’s earnings are helping to pay salaries and improve the quality of life for our employees who are all local Tanzanian citizens. In addition, we give back to our community to ensure that Tanzania reaps the rewards of safari travels and not some foreign entity.
We work with you to develop the trip of a lifetime, experiencing amazing African wildlife on safari while learning about the rich culture of our countries.
We only hire the best guides with years of experience and professional training certificates to guide you on your custom safari.
Our competent sales team will do whatever they need to do to plan your trip of a lifetime. From the time you arrive to the time you depart, relax on your safari and leave all the details to us.
Your safari will always be a private safari with only the members of your group, unless you specify that you would like to participate in a group joining safari.
When traveling to Tanzania it is recommended that you reach out to your physician or travel health service to figure out what vaccinations are recommended. Typically Hepatitis A+B, typhoid and diphtheria vaccinations are recommend to Tanzania. Yellow fever vaccination is not required, however if you spend more than a few hours in another country that has yellow fever (specifically Kenya) you will need to provide proof of inoculation and your Yellow Fever card prior to entry in Tanzania.
While visas can be obtained on arrival in Tanzania for travelers from many countries, the process can be slow and if possible it is recommended to get your visa prior to travel. This is the correct website to use if you would like to get your visa before you travel: Online Visa. Note you will need to have your flight arrangements prior to applying for an e-visa and it takes about 10 business days to process so plan ahead.
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One thing that we cannot emphasize enough is don’t overpack! This is particularly true if you will be taking an internal flight on your safari. They have a strict luggage limit (15kg per person, including hand luggage). Soft bags are recommended over hard suitcases. Safari trucks aren’t huge – save space to move around. For a more comprehensive post on what to pack on safari, see the link provided.
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We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. First, travel insurance guarantees your trip if there are any unforeseen cancellations. While we are confident safari in Tanzania is safe, there is always the risk of unexpected medical emergencies. When that happens you want to be certain that you are covered for medical care in Tanzania and for repatriation back to your home country in the event of an accident and illness. It is generally advised to carry $100,000 USD coverage for medical care and $250,000 USD coverage for repatriation.
Not sure where to go on safari? View some of the options we can arrange for you.
Read blog posts about traveling in Tanzania with Off the Beaten Path Safaris.
“My husband and I, along with 14 other friends, fulfilled a lifelong dream of going on safari in August of 2022. We were overwhelmed when trying to choose a guide company as there are thousands out there. Off the Beaten Path came very highly recommended and we couldn’t have had a better experience. White glove, first class treatment from IMPECCABLY trained guides from start to finish. The guides were adept at handling our large group, and doing so while making us feel special. They became more than guides to us, we all now consider them family. They are knowledgeable, caring, funny, and an absolute pleasure to spend a week with. They planned every detail, including a side trip to Zanzibar after our safari. Everything was top notch and they made us feel like we were their most important clients ever! We want to go back, and we would NEVER consider another company! Mike and Stephanie Adamson”
Steph And Mike AColorado, USA
“Our family of 5 chose Off the Beaten Path for our 2 ½ week safari in Tanzania and an add on visit to Zanzibar. They were highly recommended by a close friend and lived up to our expectations in everyway. Our 12, 8 and 6 year old kids loved the time exploring the parks in the open air jeep and seeing all the animals. The guides have a real way with kids and our youngest even got a piggy back ride while on a hunting hike with a local tribe. Everything was extremely well organized and we felt truly relaxed and taken care of by the kind and knowledgeable guides. Every detail was thought of from warm water bottles and cozy blankets in the jeep for those early morning starts to full on picnics overlooking the plains with tables, chairs, and delicious food and drinks. All the personal touches show that this is a company that takes a lot of pride in their work and in their country and is always looking for ways to make their guest's experiences amazing. Highly recommend!”
Laura TPhiladelphia, PA
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