African Environments Ltd

About African Environments Ltd

African Environments was officially registered in Tanzania in 1987 by Wes Krause (American), Isack Leserwa (a Maasai Tanzanian) and Francis Kishingo (a Chagga Tanzanian). The aim was primarily to offer safe and reliable Kilimanjaro Climbs, bush walks and safaris during a period when Tanzania was the domain of tough and hardy travellers. Isack and Francis eventually retired and Janice and Richard Beatty joined the company in 1998. Since then the company purchased a 3 acre site one the edge of town and built a new complex to allow a larger vehicle and camp equipment maintenance facility and many more buildings to provide additional space and storage. There are now separate mountain, safari and walking departments a large centralized kitchen for food production, a sewing room where gear is both manufactured and repaired, a full time carpenter designs, makes and repairs equipment for the camps. The office has grown as well and the new spacious building now houses 10 people handling bookings, accounts and logistics. African Environments has a permanent staff of 45 people and contract staff of about 350 people who strive to make your trip go perfectly.

About our safari vehicles

A high quality vehicle and a good driver are critical to a successful safari. Our safari vehicles are specially modified Toyota Landcruiser station wagons. Modifications include 3 large game viewing hatches in the roof (front, center and rear), enlarged windows on the side, and additional seats in back so that all 5 passengers have a window seat. We have also added pockets and holders for books, binoculars and cameras. The cars are all less than 3 years old and are serviced regularly in our own workshop. A car is only as good as the driver and drivers are excellent. Driver/guides are all trained naturalists who have more than five years experience with us, they know their way around the parks and are skilled at spotting and identifying wildlife. They are also trained to prepare delicious picnic lunches in the bush, so that you can maximize your game viewing opportunities.