Vion Africa Travel is a Tanzania-based tour company specialising in wildlife safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro climbs, and beach holidays in Zanzibar. We bring together local knowledge, thoughtful planning, and personalised hospitality to create journeys that connect guests with Tanzania’s extraordinary wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.
Our head office is in Arusha, with an operations office in Mto wa Mbu, placing us close to the destinations and communities that shape our experiences. This local presence allows us to provide practical, up-to-date travel advice, coordinate journeys carefully, and support our guests throughout their stay. From the first enquiry to the final farewell, we aim to make every guest feel welcomed, informed, and well cared for.
Our Founder and Inspiration
Founded in 2022 by Hilarion, Vion Africa Travel grew from a passion for wildlife and a dream of creating a safari company that delivers experiences guests will remember for a lifetime. Hilarion brings 25 years of tourism experience, including professional guiding and high-end hotel management. His studies in Karatu form part of a background that combines an understanding of Tanzania with extensive experience in guest service.
Hilarion’s love of nature extends beyond Africa’s celebrated large mammals. His particular interest in birds and butterflies inspires an appreciation of the smaller details that make each landscape special. This curiosity shapes our approach to travel: taking time to observe, understand, and enjoy the natural world, from a remarkable wildlife encounter to the colours of a butterfly beside a woodland trail.
Journeys Designed Around You
We create itineraries around our guests’ interests, preferred pace, and expectations. Whether your ambition is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, explore Tanzania’s national parks, discover birdlife, experience local cultures, or relax beside the Indian Ocean, we bring these experiences together into a carefully considered journey.
Our guides speak English, Norwegian, Danish, and French, helping our guests feel comfortable, connected, and engaged throughout their journey. They share their knowledge of Tanzania’s wildlife, habitats, and local communities, adding meaning to every experience. With careful planning and attentive service, we place guest comfort and safety at the heart of every adventure.
Our Commitment to More Sustainable Tourism
Our goal is to make tourism more sustainable by developing journeys that respect nature, value local communities, and help protect the places we visit for future generations. We recognise that this requires ongoing effort and practical choices across our operations.
We aim to strengthen our positive contribution by working with local guides, suppliers, and accommodation partners wherever possible, helping tourism spending benefit the communities connected to our journeys. We encourage respectful cultural encounters that recognise local traditions, dignity, and the importance of community participation.
Protecting wildlife and natural habitats is central to this ambition. We promote responsible wildlife viewing, respect for park rules, and considerate behaviour around animals. We also seek opportunities to reduce unnecessary waste and single-use plastics, encourage reusable alternatives, and support responsible use of water and energy throughout our trips.
We want our guests to leave with more than photographs. Through the knowledge our guides share and the experiences we create, we hope to build a deeper appreciation of Tanzania’s biodiversity and the people whose lives are connected to it.
Travel Deep, Feel Africa.
Our motto expresses the spirit of Vion Africa Travel: an invitation to explore with curiosity, connect with people and places, and appreciate Africa in greater depth. Whether on a mountain trail, across the savannah, or beside Zanzibar’s turquoise waters, we strive to create meaningful journeys and lasting memories while contributing to a more sustainable future for tourism.
