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Most people imagine an African safari as a once-in-a-lifetime journey. And for many, it is.
But one of the quiet honors of Instinct Tours is how many guests have chosen to return. In just our first few years, we have welcomed travelers back for second, third, and even fourth safaris with Makinda and his team.
That kind of repeat trust is difficult to earn. A safari asks a lot of a traveler: long flights, careful planning, meaningful expense, and confidence in the people guiding you through a very unfamiliar place. When guests choose to return with the same Tanzanian guide and company, we believe it says more than any brochure ever could.
They return for the wildlife, of course. But they also return for the care, judgment, flexibility, honesty, and deep field experience that Makinda brings to every journey.
“Another WOW! for our fourth safari trip with INSTINCT TOURS. We traveled again with its founder, Makinda, and Juma as our guides. Each time we come we feel like we are welcomed back home to this wonderful and beautiful country. Animal sightings are always numerous and more spectacular than the last time. Accommodations are always excellent (very comfortable and safe), and the food offerings are amazing. We couldn’t ask for a better experience in Tanzania, and that is why we keep coming back!”
– Instinct Tours Guest, March 2026
Instinct Tours was founded by Arnold Makinda, known to guests simply as Makinda — a Tanzanian naturalist, senior safari guide, guide trainer, and founder of the Tanzania Tour Guides Association.
For more than 20 years, Makinda has guided travelers through Tanzania’s wild places with patience, insight, and deep respect for the land, wildlife, and people.
Travel in comfort and safety in our specially converted Toyota Landcruisers, designed for an optimal wildlife safari experience
We immerse our guests in the heart of Tanzanian culture, Allowing them to discover its rich customs, beliefs, and traditions
Enhance your safari experience with curated day trips to Tanzania's cultural, geographic, and archaeological treasures
Extend your Tanzanian safari with a visit to Zanzibar, the idyllic tropical retreat where adventure meets relaxation
Our Tanzanian safari guides are specially trained to understand and anticipate the unique needs of photographers
Embark on a thrilling trekking adventure through Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, from ancient extinct volcanoes and lush forests to vast grasslands and the iconic Great Rift Valley.
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