Tanzania Rewilded

About · Our Origin Story
Founded 2012Arusha, Tanzania

How ThisBegan.

Tanzania Rewilded was not founded as a business. It began as a question — could we build something that treated safari travelers like adults, wildlife like inheritance, and local teams like partners? This is that story.

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2012
founded
Arusha, Tanzania
12
years building
Not overnight
8,400+
guests hosted
Across 3 continents
94%
guest return rate
Industry-leading
The journey

Thirteen Years, Told Briefly

Every great safari company begins with a story. This is mine—shaped by years of protecting Tanzania’s wilderness before sharing it with the world.
2012

The Journey Begins

Graduated from Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute with a Diploma in Wildlife Management and joined Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA). My first posting was at Serengeti National Park, where I began my career as a Conservation Ranger, learning wildlife protection, law enforcement, and visitor management in one of Africa’s greatest ecosystems.

2014

Walking The Wild

Transferred to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park. I became a Walking Ranger and Professional Guide, leading visitors on guided walking safaris while developing expertise in wildlife tracking, animal behavior, and conservation management across one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas.

2018

New Frontiers

Moved to Katavi National Park, one of Tanzania’s most remote and untouched wilderness areas. Working in Katavi strengthened my experience in conservation operations, wildlife monitoring, and protecting ecosystems far from the traditional tourist routes.

2019

A New Home

Transferred to Burigi–Chato National Park, where I continue to serve as a Conservation Ranger. Here, I contribute to protecting one of Tanzania’s newest and largest protected landscapes while supporting tourism and conservation initiatives.

2022–2026

Called Back To The Serengeti

Each year from June to October, during the Great Migration high season, I have been deployed back to Serengeti National Park to help manage the dramatic increase in visitor numbers. Supporting tourism operations during the busiest months has further strengthened my experience in guest management, conservation, and world-class safari operations.

Today

Tanzania Rewilded

After more than 13 years serving in Tanzania’s national parks, I founded Tanzania Rewilded with one mission: to offer authentic, ranger-led safaris guided by someone who has spent his career protecting these extraordinary landscapes. Every itinerary is built on firsthand knowledge, conservation experience, and a commitment to delivering meaningful safari experiences while helping preserve Tanzania’s natural heritage for future generations.

Meet the founder

Emmanuel Eusebius Nyundo

The person whose conviction started this, and whose conviction still guides it.
Emmanuel Eusebius Nyundo
Founder profile

Emmanuel Eusebius Nyundo

Founder & Managing Director

Raised in Tanzania with a lifelong passion for wildlife conservation, Emmanuel Eusebius Nyundo studied Wildlife Management at Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute before beginning his conservation career with Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) in 2012. His first posting was at Serengeti National Park, where he served from 2012 to 2014, gaining extensive experience in wildlife conservation and visitor management within one of Africa& most celebrated ecosystems.

In 2014, Emmanuel was transferred to Ruaha National Park, where he became a Walking Ranger and Professional Guide, leading visitors safely through Tanzania& largest wilderness while strengthening his expertise in wildlife behavior, tracking, conservation, and guiding. In 2018, he continued his service at Katavi National Park, before moving to Burigi& mdash;Chato National Park in 2019, where he currently serves as a Conservation Ranger.

With more than 13 years of service in Tanzania National Parks, Emmanuel has developed extensive knowledge of Tanzania& protected areas and safari operations. During the peak tourism season from June through October, every year from 2022 to 2026, he has been deployed back to Serengeti National Park to reinforce tourism operations due to the exceptionally high number of visitors during the Great Migration. His responsibilities include supporting visitor management, park operations, conservation, and ensuring world-class guest experiences during Tanzania& busiest safari season.

Drawing on years of frontline conservation experience, Emmanuel founded Tanzania Rewilded with a vision of offering authentic, ranger-led safaris that combine exceptional guiding with genuine conservation knowledge. Every journey is designed to give guests a deeper understanding of Tanzania& wildlife, landscapes, and the dedicated work that protects them for future generations.

&The best safari is not just about seeing wildlife& mdash;it is about understanding the landscapes, the conservation efforts, and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting them.&
& mdash; Emmanuel Eusebius Nyundo
What we stand for

The Six Principles

Non-negotiable. Written down. Applied every day in the way we plan, price, and deliver every trip.
01

Conservation first

Every itinerary funds real conservation outcomes. Not marketing-speak — audited spending, annual reports, named partner NGOs.

02

Guides as craftspeople

Our head guides average 14 years of field experience. They are paid as specialists, not tour escorts. Their judgment shapes every trip.

03

Slow travel, on principle

We don't do 3-day safaris. We don't chase the Big Five in 48 hours. We build trips that let wildlife come to you, not the other way around.

04

Transparent pricing

Itinerary PDFs break down exactly where your money goes — lodging, park fees, guide wages, conservation percentage, our margin. No hidden booking fees.

05

Small group sizes

Private vehicles. Maximum 6 guests per private itinerary group. We turn away larger groups. Wildlife encounters require space.

06

Honest weather & expectations

We'll tell you when not to come. We'll tell you if your wishlist is unrealistic. Better one honest conversation than a disappointed guest.

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