Many people assume that a trip to Tanzania has to cost a fortune — luxury lodges, private jeeps, fly-in safaris… and sure, those options exist. And we can offer them. But when travellers reach out to us, one of the first things we love to share is this: you don’t need a huge budget to experience the magic of Tanzania.

When travellers first reach out to us, we often hear the same thing: “We’d love to do a safari, and then maybe relax on the beach in Zanzibar.” And don’t get us wrong — that’s a great plan. Safari and Zanzibar are iconic for a reason. But Tanzania has so much more to offer than the "classic combo" of game drives and turquoise water.

When one of our European team members joined The Ride to Adventure, she believed that mastering Swahili was essential from day one. The idea of navigating Tanzania without speaking the local language felt daunting. However, she quickly discovered what many travellers learn: while Swahili is the national language, English is widely spoken.

If you were packing your bag to come visit us in Tanzania, what would you throw in? Probably lots of light clothing—tank tops, sandals, maybe a sunhat. That’s what most people picture when they think of this part of the world: endless sunshine and tropical heat. And while that’s sometimes true, it’s not the whole story.

When people think of Tanzania, they often picture lions casually strolling through town or elephants wandering past someone’s backyard. It’s a fun image—and we get where it comes from. After all, Tanzania is home to some of the world’s most iconic wildlife.

Before coming to Tanzania, we’d often get questions like “Is it safe there?” or “Aren’t you worried about crime?” It’s understandable—stories and travel forums can sometimes paint a dramatic picture. But our experience has been very different.