Rooted in Responsibility

Ethical tourism means travel that uplifts local communities, protects natural environments, and honors cultural heritage. It ensures the places we visit thrive because of tourism, not in spite of it.

At Elerai forest, we partner exclusively with locally-owned Tanzanian businesses, keeping revenue in communities that call this land home. Our lead guide, born and raised in a local Maasai tribe near Handeni, brings ancestral knowledge to every safari. We prioritize fair wages, support conservation initiatives, and design experiences that respect both land and people.

Your journey directly funds community development, habitat preservation, and the livelihoods of those protecting Tanzania’s wilderness.