Tanzania's wildlife and landscapes are the reason people visit — keeping them intact benefits everyone, including future travelers. A few principles we ask every traveler to keep in mind:
Wildlife
- Never feed wild animals — it changes their behavior in ways that can be dangerous for both animals and future visitors.
- Keep a respectful distance and let your guide make the call on how close is appropriate, especially around predators or animals with young.
- Stay in the vehicle where park rules require it — walking safaris are only permitted in specific parks and conservation areas for good reason.
Culture
- Ask before photographing people, especially in Maasai villages or other community visits.
- Approach cultural visits (Maasai bomas, the Hadzabe community at Lake Eyasi) as a genuine exchange, not a photo opportunity — the more respect and time you bring, the more everyone gets out of it.
- A modest amount of Swahili — "Jambo" (hello), "Asante" (thank you) — goes a long way.
Environment
- Carry a reusable water bottle where possible rather than relying on single-use plastic.
- Stay on marked trails and roads — off-track driving damages fragile plains ecosystems.
- Support camps and lodges that visibly employ and train local staff, which most of the properties we work with do.
