Vencha Travel is a boutique safari company headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, planning and operating tailor-made luxury safaris across Tanzania and Africa's key safari destinations.
Headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, Vencha Travel is a boutique safari company that plans and operates private, tailor-made luxury safaris across Tanzania and the great safari destinations of Africa. From the plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara to the mountain gorillas of Rwanda and Uganda, the waterways of Botswana's Okavango Delta, the Big Five reserves of South Africa, the deserts of Namibia and the wild rivers of Zambia and Zimbabwe, we craft journeys that span the continent, often finished with an Indian Ocean beach.
We act as your personal travel designer, shaping every detail around you and holding to the highest standards of service from the first enquiry to your homecoming. Outstanding, attentive service is in our DNA, and we go the extra mile to meet and exceed our guests' expectations. Our safari directors know these regions first-hand, venturing beyond the well-trodden routes so that every traveller enjoys a once-in-a-lifetime experience that goes well beyond the ordinary.
Combining a deep love of travel with genuine, on-the-ground expertise, we curate exceptional safaris with trusted partners right across Africa. Our team brings more than a decade in high-end safari lodges and luxury hotels, alongside fifteen years as safari directors and consultants, with our roots and operations firmly anchored in Tanzania.
At Vencha Travel we work to sustain a harmonious balance between tourism, communities and wildlife conservation. We support a diverse range of conservation initiatives and extend our contributions to health and education projects in the communities that share these landscapes, so that every journey leaves a positive mark on the wildlife, the wilderness and the people who protect it. It is part of the impact each traveller makes while enjoying an unforgettable African holiday with us.
Recognised worldwide as a leader in luxury travel. Our service and reputation are tested every day against the dreams and expectations of our guests. We listen closely to both our clients and the travel agents who rate us against other companies, and the message is consistent: Vencha Travel sets the standard for luxury and service, year after year.
Our own local guides are part of a professional guiding team — wildlife and fauna experts with over 10 years' guiding experience. Keen photographers too, they love to capture your moments, and we match the best guide to your interests.
Emmanuel, our English-speaking guide, boasts 20 yrs' experience. His passion & friendly approach share wildlife expertise, revealing Tanzania's beauty!
Meet Emmanuel, our English-speaking guide, 20 yrs' experience. His passion shines through his friendly, hands-on approach, sharing his wildlife expertise!
Eric is an Experienced English and German speaking guide, professionally trained, Funny and always active with a sharp eye that can spot Wildlife in Action.
Our English-speaking Salim has over 9 years of experience working with luxury safari camps like Bushtops Serengeti Camp as their resident guide his is a fluent English speaker and a very friendly guide. His knowledge of the Wildlife is just mind blowing...
Aaron is an Experienced English and Italian speaking guide with over 15 years of experience and always finds a way to surprise his clients with astonishing views of wildlife.
Peter, our English-speaking guide, boasts 8 yrs as a Tanzanian safari pro. Serengeti's his fave - wildlife & scenery! He's a patient birder, too!
Meet Frank, the seasoned safari guide - 8 years' experience, exploring nature's beauty. He's also a wildlife photographer eager to aid your best shots!
Fredy, a Masai, is a pro safari guide - 8 years experience, fluent in English & Spanish, trained, passionate, and client-centric for thrilling safaris!
Juma is our Spanish-speaking safari guide with 5 year's experience. Having grown up in Arusha, he loves to share the beauty of his country with travelers in a hands-on approach. He is a wildlife expert and loves to share his knowledge with travelers.
Meet Brayson, our Arusha-born French-speaking guide - young, energetic, and with 3 years' Tanzanian safari experience. His passion for wildlife ensures an unforgettable trip!
He speaks both English and French with 8 years’ experience during his carrier he had a chance to work with Abercrombie and Kent and Four Seasons Safari Lodge where he got experience and knowledge with exposure of different professional trainings and guiding skills.
Every Vencha trip is tailor-made from real on-ground experience. Share your dates and your dream and a specialist will reply within 24 hours — no obligation, no sales pressure.
Plan your safariWhere, when and how you love to travel — as much or as little as you know.
A specialist who knows these places firsthand curates your itinerary.
Refine it together until every day feels right — then we handle the rest.