Choosing the right team to support you is one of the most important decisions you’ll make Climbing Kilimanjaro is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure – and choosing the right team to support you is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At African Environments, we’ve spent decades guiding climbers safely and successfully to the summit, and we’re proud of the…
At African Environments, we’ve always believed that exceptional journeys start long before guests step into a vehicle or set foot on a mountain trail. They begin with people, principles, and a deep respect for the landscapes and cultures that make Tanzania so extraordinary.Today, we’re proud to share the values that guide every safari, every climb, and every campfire moment….
For over 2,000 years, the Maasai and other pastoralist communities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area have shared their land with lions. However, habitat loss, climate change, and increasing human-wildlife conflict threaten both the traditional way of life and the survival of these iconic big cats. 🦁 Restoring Balance Between People & LionsKope Lion works to re-establish lion corridors between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, helping…
Here’s a great video from a 2024 Kilimanjaro climb of one of our guests 🙂
Every year, for almost 10 years, Sentinel Outdoor Institute comes to Arusha, Tanzania to carry out very important courses. The main one being the 10 day Wilderness First Responder course. This is aimed at guides who are out in the field up the mountain or out in the bush. The courses teach valuable concepts of what to do in…
Coming out on a trip through our partner agent Mountain Travel Sobek, Jutta (86 years old) embarked on a trip of a lifetime. On the 15th September 2024, Jutta was finally able to tick off a bucket list item. Sure, she was quite nervous as to what was ahead of her, but that didn’t stop her. Full of determination…
Our friends from Sentinel Outdoor Institute will be coming again this year to lead some more wilderness first response courses. Early bird and group discounts available. Discounts on Basic First Aid available for members of guiding associations. Please email wfrarusha@gmail.com for any bookings or questions. Wilderness First Responder In-depth wilderness medicine ed. Theory + practical. 5-14 Nov USD 785…
Farida Mussa! When she’s not climbing the mountain, she in the workshop learning about cars, or out guiding and learning about the wilderness – meet Farida everyone! She is a powerhouse and there is nothing that will stop her. She has a certificate in Wildlife Management as well as Mountain Tour-guiding from MWEKA. She also completed the WFR course…
Thanks to Nancy and her group for sending us such detailed feedback; After our 10 Day Walking Safari with African Environments we could highlight so many extraordinary moments and experiences: ⭐ the wildlife – unforgettable and moving ⭐ the landscape – stunning beauty ⭐ the camps – seemingly effortless style and comfort – sigh!! ⭐ the cuisine – so much food and so…
My wife and I got married in January ’23, and knowing we wanted to go on safari for a honeymoon, opted to leave ourselves a year to research and plan. We were quickly introduced to African Environments, and the experience working with the entirety of this team for the last year has been fantastic. From first contact, they’re always…
