Mawe African Ventures

Highly knowledge and passionate about the Serengeti ecosystem, very personable and charming as well.

Mawe African Ventures sets themselves apart from the pack with their genuine love for the Serengeti and all of the wildlife. They were truly invested in our experience and delivered beyond our wildest dreams.

We could tell this trip wasn't about meeting a quota to see the big 5 (though we did) or chase around whatever was coming up on radio. Lots of tours will just follow the tips other drivers put out on the radio, but the guides at Mawe African Ventures fully lean on their own expertise to track and spot wildlife and used their own radio channel. This made the experience more immersive and feel like we were on our own adventure. They taught us what to look out for and we began to learn the signs that wildlife is nearby, hiding in a tree, or just had a fresh kill. We utilized all of our senses. One of my favorite memories was an early morning in the southern Serengeti, scanning the plains for cheetah and the anticipation of seeing a head pop up way in the distance.

Besides big game viewing, our group took an interest in seeing as many different birds across Tanzania and Mawe African Ventures made sure to stop whenever we came across a new species, pulling over and describing the qualities that make each bird distinct. We also learned about the environment around us, history of tribes in the area, and migration patterns. As we traveled across Tanzania and the Serengeti, they connected everyone location with their vast knowledge of the area and storytelling skills.

I can't recommend enough going with Mawe African Ventures!