About us · Moshi, Tanzania

A small company under a big mountain.

Mega Adventures is an adventure travel company based in Moshi, the town in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. It was started by two adventurers who wanted to run the trips they wished existed, and the team behind it now carries over 25 years of combined experience in Tanzanian tourism.

01 — What we actually own

Ground operator, not an agency.

Most companies selling Tanzanian safaris are booking someone else’s. We are the company on the ground: the 4×4s are ours, the guides and crew are on our payroll, and the camping equipment comes out of our own store. That is why booking direct is cheaper here than booking the same trip through an intermediary — there is no intermediary.

It also means that when something changes mid-trip, the person fixing it works for us.

Vehicles
Ours, serviced after every tour
Guides & crew
Permanent staff, not per-trip hires
Camping kit
Ours, included on the Camping tier
Base
Moshi, at the foot of Kilimanjaro
02 — Two things we did first

Off the beaten track, literally.

We were the first company in Moshi — and among very few in Tanzania — to run safaris on motorbikes, into parts of the country a safari vehicle cannot reach. We also believe we were the first to outfit climbers attempting Kilimanjaro without porters, by supplying everything such a climb needs.

Neither is a marketing line. Both came from wanting to go somewhere the standard itinerary does not.

03 — Sustainability

The part that costs us money.

  • Carbon offsetting on every safari. We offset the emissions of all our safaris by supporting forest conservation in Tanzania and tree planting in deforested areas — with incentives for the communities living around those forests, because protection that pays nothing locally does not last.
  • An annual clean-up climb. Once a year we run a Kilimanjaro litter-collection tour, and we ask every guest on the mountain, in the parks and on the beaches to leave less behind than they would at home.
  • Local employment. We are an equal-opportunity employer across backgrounds and religions, with strong female representation among our staff — still unusual in this industry here.
04 — Love and Hope Foundation

A children’s home in Moshi.

The Love and Hope Foundation is a home in Moshi for orphaned and vulnerable children, built around shelter and care, education and vocational training, and health and well-being.

We donate meals every month, and run creative and vocational workshops there — craft-making, painting, design. Guests who want to visit, volunteer or donate can, and we will arrange it; nobody is asked to.

05 — The people

Ask for someone by name.

Our guides are the part of this company guests remember, and reviewers ask for them by name. Philip looks after our German-speaking guests as Director of Business Development, and there are German- and Scandinavian-speaking staff in the office if you would rather not plan your trip in English.

Daniel

Daniel

Mountain Guide

Daniel is a senior mountain guide on the Mega Adventures team, leading treks on the main Kilimanjaro routes. He sets a measured pace through the acclimatisation…

Ebenezer

Ebenezer

Safari Guide

Ebenezer is known for his warm personality and deep passion for the wilderness. He creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere while making sure guests experienc…

Faraji

Faraji

Safari Guide

Faraji is a professional and dependable transfer driver who ensures smooth, safe, and comfortable journeys. With excellent driving skills and a friendly attitud…

Fidelis

Fidelis

Safari Guide

Fidelis is a highly skilled safari guide with an extraordinary ability to track and spot wildlife. His deep understanding of animal behavior, migration patterns…

Come and see whether we mean it.

The claims on this page are the ones we can back. Ask us about any of them — and about the ones other operators make that we have not.

No deposit and no obligation — we reply with a suggested route, the lodges at your tier and the real per-person price. We do not pass your details to anyone else.