Hodari · private luxury safaris in northern Tanzania
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Olive green closed-body Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof on a dirt track in northern Tanzania

Our Guides & Vehicle

One guide. One vehicle.Always Yours.

The single decision that changes a safari more than any lodge: who is driving, and whether the vehicle is shared.

Sam · Your Guide

The guides

The best guides are not the ones who know the fastest route. They are the ones who know how to move and read the land.

Sam · Your Guide

Sam was born and raised in Arusha, at the foot of Mount Meru. With many years of guiding experience across northern Tanzania, he reads the movement of the wildlife and knows the hidden corners of the territory that most itineraries pass by.

He's licensed, and chosen for his ability to think on his feet, not recite a script. He speaks Spanish, Italian, English, Chinese and Swahili, and is certified in first aid, so communication and safety are never left to chance.

Your guide stays with you through all the journey, reading tracks at dawn and anticipating where the herds will move.

The vehicle

A Land Cruiser built for long, slow days

Olive green closed-body Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle parked on a dirt track in northern Tanzania
  • Pop-up roof and wide windows

    Every seat is a window seat, and the whole roof opens.

  • Four guests maximum

    A seven-seat vehicle used by no more than four, so nobody sits in the middle.

  • Power and cold storage

    Inverter, charging points at each seat, and a refrigerator for water and wine.

  • Optics and blankets

    Binoculars for everyone and warm blankets for early mornings.

  • Radio and first aid

    Long-range radio and a first-aid kit checked before every departure.

  • Serviced in Arusha

    Professionally maintained in Arusha between journeys, ready for the road.

What Our Clients Say

  • An exceptional guide, with a deep knowledge of the area and an incredible ability to spot animals that would easily go unnoticed. Thanks to his experience, we could see a leopard.

    Silvia Ciabini

  • Sam is an experienced and professional guide, with a great knowledge of the area. Thanks to him, we could see the Big Five during our journey through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. I completely recommend him to anyone looking to enjoy a safari.

    Sabrina Buracchini

  • It was a wonderful experience. Sam managed to show us all the animals, including the more difficult ones like leopards and lions at Lake Manara. He was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and always available.

    Alessandro Legnaioli

  • Best guide we could ever asked for. Nice guy and nice experience. He knew a lot about animals and he was really attentive to everything.

    Rodrigo Godoy

  • Sam was an amazing safari guide! He was always incredibly attentive, cheerful, and friendly with every one of us. He made our trip truly unforgettable, and we had a fantastic few days thanks to him!

    Carla Godoy Arteaga

  • A unique and unrepeatable experience thanks to our guide Sam, who not only taught us everything with great excitement but also gave his best to make it super fun.

    Beatriz Arteaga

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