About Us
Our Story
Simba & Spice was started by a small group of Tanzanian and Zanzibari travel guides who worked in tourism for over a decade, witnessing tourism profits going to foreign operating companies while locals delivered all of the ground-level work. Disheartened by animals being crowded on safaris, indigenous people losing their land to make way for luxury hotels, and rural communities isolated from tourists, we thought: “we can do better!”
Led by long-time safari guide Roger Ayman in Arusha, and Feisal Ali in Zanzibar, our vision was brought to life as Simba & Spice Ethical Travel Guides Ltd. was registered in 2019 as a 100% locally owned social enterprise. Our mission is to offer our travellers high quality travel experiences that respect local communities, cultures and wildlife. Together with our Canadian advisors and Tanzanian community partners, we promise to show travellers the best of northern Tanzania and Zanzibar, while supporting locals along the way!
Our Commitment
As a locally owned social enterprise, Simba & Spice promised to give our clients exceptional travel experiences that bring the benefits of tourism to our communities and employees. Our commitment to ethical travel means that we always consider the impact of our work: Are employees fairly paid? Are communities well compensated? Are wildlife habitats respected? Are local businesses supported? Travel with us knowing that your experience will be great, for everyone!
2022 Community Partners
Simba & Spice works with community partners to deliver tourism that benefits everyone. This means planning itineraries together and sharing the benefits tourism. In 2022, trip will support the Maasai Land Rights Initiative of Sauti Moja Tanzania.
Check out their great work online, and visit their projects during your trip!
Locally Owned and Operated
Our hand-picked team has more than 15 years experience welcoming travelers to Tanzania and Zanzibar. We provide fair salaries, safe working conditions, and ongoing professional development for each member of our team.