Discover Authentic Tanzania
— Safaris, Culture & Nature
Explore Tanzania with locally guided wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, forest trekking and coastal escapes. From Pugu Hills to Nyerere, Mikumi, Ruaha and Mafia Island, we create responsible journeys that support local communities.
ABOUT US
Experience Tanzania Beyond the Ordinary
Pugu Hills Eco-Cultural Tourism connects visitors with Tanzania’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and local communities through meaningful, responsible travel experiences.
Why Travel With Us?
Discover the value of travelling with a locally rooted tourism initiative.
Local Knowledge
Discover places and experiences through local perspectives.
Responsible Travel
Explore nature while respecting the environment and local heritage.
Tailor-Made Journeys
Experiences designed around your interests, group and budget.
Community Connections
Meaningful encounters with local people, traditions and livelihoods.
B2B & INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Discover Tanzania, Your Way
We design tailor-made journeys across Tanzania, combining wildlife safaris, cultural encounters, coastal heritage, tropical beaches and nature-based adventures. From Pugu Hills and Dar es Salaam to Tanzania’s national parks, mountain landscapes and historic coastal towns, we provide personalised itineraries and reliable ground arrangements for international travellers, travel agents and tour operators.
Local food, traditions, community experiences and meaningful excursions in Pugu Hills, Dar es Salaam and Mtwara.
DOMESTIC TOURISM · TANZANIANS & RESIDENTS
Discover More of Tanzania
Escape the everyday, reconnect with nature and explore Tanzania closer to home. From refreshing weekend getaways and guided forest hikes to cycling adventures, school trips, corporate team building and wildlife safaris in Mikumi National Park, we create memorable experiences for individuals, families, schools and organisations.
Escape Dar es Salaam for guided forest hiking, kayaking, bird watching or a cycling and community experience. View activity options, prices and enquire about your preferred date.
Experience Tanzania’s wildlife and open savannah landscapes on an exciting safari adventure.
Give learners hands-on opportunities to discover nature, biodiversity, local culture and environmental conservation.
Strengthen teamwork, communication and collaboration through engaging outdoor experiences.
What Our Guests Say
EXCELLENT Based on 33 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Aisha I16 March 2024Verified Amazing Service, Delicious Food We booked a trip with Sairis who was responsive, attentive and informative. Once we got there we hiked from the gate to the bamboo camp, stretched our legs and proceeded to ascend to the view point. Our assigned guide, Ashraf, was caring and attentive to all our needs. We were two women, our energetic driver, and my 9 year old. The weather was very unsupportive, it was extremely hot and humid. Yet Ashraf did everything he could to help us get through the journey. Once the hike was over and we had descended, we had a fresh, hot and really tasty lunch. It was a huge buffet, we didn't even get through half of it! We had our lunch at the lake side and it was really nice to picnic with the serenity of the forest. After that we went Kayaking for a while and headed home. If it wasn't for the extreme heat it would've have been even better. Thank you to Sairis and the team for giving us a memorable experience and adjusting to our unique requests!Posted on Tripadvisor KHATRI_TANZANIA20 January 2022Verified One of the best scenic place near Daressalaam Visited Pugu Hills, it is just about 30 KMS from Daressalaam City Centre, reached there around 9:00 AM, paid entrance fees, took a guide and went in for hiking, it was tiring but very joyful and scenic. Spent about 3.5 to 4 hours to complete hiking and comeout to the entrance/exit gate.Posted on Tripadvisor Sara Sebastian3 December 2021Verified Wonderful Overall it was a very pleasant experience. We took a guided hiking tour and walked around for more than 4 hours in forest, dense jungle as well as around the lake. Since it was raining earlier the trails were partly slippery but it was possible to walk. One should be physically fit in order to enjoy the hiking experience to the fullest. Once we reached the top of the hill we had a beautiful view over Dar Es-Salaam. Unfortunately the canoeing was canceled due to maintenance After hiking we were offered a lovely African lunch.the food was amazing, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Especially our guide Rasheed was great answering all of our questions. If you have a time i strongly advise you to visit pugu hills and get a wonderful experiencePosted on Tripadvisor marieanna201711 October 2021Verified professional and well organised walking Very pleasant moderately tough (in parts) but pretty walk….lake was a pleasant surprise and our guide Rasheedi was very knowledgeable and informative…lunch was delicious!Posted on Tripadvisor jacquimollerlarsen20 September 2021Verified Excellent We had an amazing walk through Pugu Hills with a wonderful guide. It was strenuous in parts mainly because that’s what we asked fir. At the end of the walk we had a great home cooked meal al fresco. We all took our dogs. It was just a great day!Posted on Tripadvisor Simon4 August 2021Verified Camping and hiking just outside Dar Easy to reach hiking and camping destination an hour from Dar. Nice place to camp with basic facilities. Guides available and kayaking options too.Posted on Tripadvisor Priyanka K2 August 2021Verified Adventurous trip⛰..Totally worth it!! It was an AMAZING experience!! We booked with Lucia & she was very fast in replying all the messages & diligently answered each qn we asked 😂 We had alot of fun at Pugu hills Hiking..One of the most memorable & adventurous day😄! The food, service and the guide, everything was PERFECT☺️ We had asked for Pure Vegetarian food & we got a very delicious & hot Swahili meal Rice,Peas curry, Mchicha,Noodles, Chips, Fruits, Salad, Water, Sodas & Pilipili mbuzi 🌶🌶😄 Thank you so much for meeting our needs 🙏 Thank you to Mr.Emmanuel as well for the support throughout as our Best Guide🤠He really helped & encouraged us throughout..we are very thankful🙏🏻 🙏🏻 Thankyou so much for everything Lucia & Pugu hills team ❤️!! Definitely recommended 👍💯⛰️Posted on Tripadvisor Karen B28 July 2021Verified Great guide! While the forest itself is not particularly spectacular, it is nice to see the view over Dar and the canoeing is a pleasant experience for sure! By far the best part was my guide Rasheed, so knowledgeable and kind! I also took lunch which was very good (:Posted on Tripadvisor Leonard m10 July 2021Verified Amazing experience Rashidi and the lady host were very nice and professional. Both tours were impressive. The food was very tasty…pure Swahili food everything home cooked and not processed. I recommend the company 150%!Posted on Tripadvisor SEONG29 June 2021Verified Wonderful trekking in pugu hill with Rasheed It was a fantastic experience that we can enjoy near Dar. I started it with canoeing at beautiful dam. I saw a monkey taking break on the top of tree. After wonderful canoeing, we had a trekking for 3-4 hours with guide named Rasheed. He told us various stories about pugu hill and explained the details of animals or birds that sounded around us. He found a ripe passion fruit and we ate it. It was so sweet that it gave us enery to finish the trekking. He constantly checked our states so that we could follow him safely. He was so smart and kind guide I've ever met. Also, we found a chameleon climbing branches. It was the best part of this experience. After all, It was a unforgettable experience in Tanzania :)Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more

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