About us

About us

About Crater Explorer Tours and Safaris

Crater Explorer Tours and Safaris is a fully registered company owned and managed by wildlife and travel enthusiasts. We are a professional company that is well equipped to give you an unforgettable experience on exciting safaris and mountain climbing expeditions throughout East Africa including Tanzania and Zanzibar, Kenya and Uganda.

Our company was founded in 2015 and we are a proud member of Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO). Based in Arusha, Tanzania, our experienced team has specialised in customising exciting itineraries with multiple destinations, exhilarating safari adventures and unique accommodations ranging from camping to luxury lodges. All to tailor a vacation that suits your lifestyle and budget. If you wish, we also arrange hotel bookings and domestic transfers by air, boat and land.

We are proud to say that we always maintain to provide a high level of service and value fast-paced communication. It is important to us that our guests feel in good hands.

We are passionate about Africa and believe that our diverse cultures, landscapes, and wildlife are our greatest assets. Therefore, it is important for us to offer responsible and sustainable tourism. We endeavour to introduce our clients to the natural wonders and beauty of Africa as well as more obvious tourist attractions.

We also offer Eco-tourism training and research, volunteering, trekking, bird watching, cultural tourism, beach holidays and honey moons at the Island of Zanzibar, Pangani and Bagamoyo. Moreover, we organise and arrange Kiswahili learning programs and Safaris and community support.

Crater Explorer Tours and Safaris is also listed in SafariBooking.com

OUR TEAM

Emanuel Julius

Emanuel Julius

Director - Crater Explorer

Jenipher Michael

Jenipher Michael

Manager - Crater Explorer

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TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS

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TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS

  • star rating  Emanuel is a super nice guy. He is always in contact and arranges everything effectively and efficiently. The Safari trip was just awesome!!! We saw all big fives and other... read more

    Qi Z
    May 11, 2023

    star rating  We were in a group of six and had a great time viewing the animals in the safari park.I was here in 1966.This time it was wonderful to see the... read more

    Bipin P
    May 2, 2023

    star rating  It was our first safari and it was amazing! Emmanuel has organised everything prior to arrival, was very easy to communicate with and was always on time for every transfer/... read more

    mariyam936
    April 22, 2023
  • star rating  The views were so amazing, the staff so friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Emmuel for his support and kindness.

    Teresa T
    April 14, 2023

    star rating  I had a really fantastic safari tour through Crater Explorer. I was worried because it was the rainy season in April, but the weather was so nice. And... read more

    Trek808924
    April 12, 2023

    star rating  We had a great time with Emmanuel ,I think Crater Explorer tours and Safari is one of the few ,that help you to get into the safari experience.We had a... read more

    J3692UC_
    April 7, 2023
  • star rating  5 stars like the Big 5 (and many more animals) which I saw on a 4-days safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire mid-March 2023. The tents were upgraded to beds... read more

    laurajT6897QZ
    March 16, 2023

    star rating  We had a great time with Emmanuel, he helped us out with everything, I think Crater Explorer tours and safari is one of the best companies for safaris.we had the... read more

    J3692UC_
    March 13, 2023

    star rating  We booked with Emmanuel and Crater Explorer, and It was the best decision we made (We Alexandra &George) are so thankful for this so we'll organized safari. Emmanuel is so... read more

    Allie353
    March 13, 2023
  • star rating  The Guide Bryan and Pascal are the BEST THANK YOU .
    We found all Animals and Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner was great.

    Q7070LCar
    March 11, 2023

    star rating  It's very rare for me to give Excellent review, but Emmanuel and Crater Explorer deserve best rating.
    Everything was perfect and without one complain. He came at the airport... read more

    Stt161
    March 2, 2023

    star rating  We (Caroline and Michael) had a 3-Day wonderful Safari that we will never forget. The planning and the communication in advance with Emanuel from Crater Explorer was great and everything... read more

    Companion40056775651
    February 26, 2023
  • star rating  We chose Emmanuel and Crater Explorer Tours and Safaris for a 3 day safari in Serengeti park and Ngorongoro crater. We came for our honeymoon and we thank Emmanuel from... read more

    SarahMor1012
    February 24, 2023

    star rating  The tour experience over the 3-day trek was outstanding. Although I was a solo at the outset, joined other small trekking groups heading up the mountain.

    The tour... read more

    VPM_Traveller
    February 19, 2023

    star rating  Our plans included a six-day climb to Kilimanjaro and three days of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari for four. I corresponded with Emanuel for a long time to get a complete... read more

    victoriak169
    February 14, 2023
  • star rating  We have made a 4 days Safaritour.
    We visit the Tarangire, Serengeti Nationalpark and the Ngorongoro Crater. We saw so many animals very close, ist was sooo amazing.... read more

    claudiahI9301MS
    February 6, 2023

    star rating  Jambo we had an amazing 4 days Safari with Crater Explore! We have seen sooo many animals and everything was perfectly planned for us. Booking was totally easy and... read more

    Martina181191
    February 6, 2023

    star rating  excellent job ! Excellent team ! Best prices / best accommodations. They take care about you.
    I will recommend to all my friends

    yoannp147
    February 3, 2023
  • star rating  Emanuel and his team were friendly, competent and well organized at any time! We enjoyed our 3-day-Safari a lot and can really recommend booking a tour with crater explorer!

    SaschaS1407
    January 26, 2023

    star rating  Great tour. Such an amazing experience which I’ll never forget. Got to see all the animals we could ever wish for. The guide was great, and Emanuel made things real... read more

    Stanfromnz
    January 25, 2023

    star rating  Amazing company. Good communication and an wonderful guide. The places where we have stayed are incredible. We saw the big 5 and a lot of other animals.

    borzoneszter
    January 23, 2023
  • star rating  We booked a five day safari camping tour and everything was very well organized.
    Emanuel picked us up at the airport and gave us a indepth briefing about... read more

    Explore49437410166
    January 11, 2023

    star rating  It was a wonderful trip for me!!! I was solo traveling and the agency helped me with everything. They will arrange a joint group with full capacity of 6 people.... read more

    JING W
    December 28, 2022

    star rating  We did the 3 days camping safari, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Emanuel was great, he responded to my emails within 10mins. The driver and guide Frank was amazing. He studied flora... read more

    maticur
    December 21, 2022
  • star rating  Did a 3 day camping Safari (Ngorogoro and Serengeti), Emanuel is really helpful and easily reachable.
    Everything went well.

    Wilson L
    December 20, 2022

    star rating  I had Serengeti 4nights 5days tour from 4th Dec. It was incredable time!! Emanuel, the operator, prepared all the schedule and found/sent my missing luggage from air port!(stupid Ethiopian... read more

    hyo282
    December 15, 2022

    star rating  I chose this safari because of the positive reviews. I can confirm they are all true and you can trust it. Me and my wife, we decided to go for... read more

    jos_mar_ab809
    December 7, 2022
  • star rating  Seriously the best value for your money...It was everything described and more! This truely is a great company to book with. Emmanuel the co-ordinator looked after everything from the... read more

    HapyXplorer
    December 6, 2022

    star rating  We did a 3 day, 2 night safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater) with Crater Explorer, Tours, and Safaris and LOVED it! Emanuel was super helpful in communicating with us before hand, answering... read more

    helenavB1903KR
    December 5, 2022

    star rating  Based on the good reviews we decided for this operator and a group safari over three days with Serengeti and ngorogoro crater. We chose the luxurious option and it was... read more

    SandyQuartey
    December 4, 2022