TFA Building, Fire Rd, Arusha

About us

TRANSLEN INVESTMENT TOURS AND SAFARIS is more than a safari company. We are more than a tour operator or trekking guide service. We’re craftspeople. Our staff is a tightly woven team dedicated to welcoming every client into Tanzania and crafting the most life-changing experiences possible.
Since 2010, Translen has been Tanzania’s good tour operator. With every client we start with a question: what are your needs, your goals, your dreams? We ask this because every client approaches Africa with individual pursuits, and Translen excels at tailoring experiences to meet their specific needs.

We plan and develope our safari product the smart way 🙂

We are experts in the field of creating the perfect packages for Tanzania safaris. We focus on product quality and assurance, giving competitive pricing without compromising on service. The Translen team plans safari itineraries to minimize travel time between parks, ensuring guests see as many animals and beautiful places as possible. We know the geography of Tanzania destinations well, and we guarantee that the logistics of your tour will be the best.

Leonard Mmari the founder and CEO of Translen investment, is the most reliable, creative and experinced tour operator for over 10 years.

Leonard with Translen Investment  will turn your dreams into experiences, and your experiences into memories.

Our safari guides are well-versed in Tanzania’s destinations and wildlife

Our Safari Guides have a minimum of 10 years of experience and highly knowledgeable in the fauna and flora of Tanzania and have great driving skills too. Some of them are multi lingual with European. Translen guides will go the extra mile to ensure you have a great experience on safari and to make our clients’ dream a reality, but at the same time more memorable and exciting. Every year are trained and have to go through a course of knowledge, vehicle handling, hospitality manner, and first aid & Covid 19 precaution.

Kelvin Kimaro
Kelvin Kimaro
Safari Guide
Emanuel Sarun
Emanuel Sarun
IT Officer
We owns more than 20 well maintained Safari Vehicles.

They have everything needed for a great safari – comfortable seats, free WiFi, mobile phone chargers, a refrigerator with cool drinks and a retractable roof. After every Safari, vehicles go through a full inspection and maintenance. Our in-house Mechanics will liaise with our Safari Guides and fix any issues found or noticed immediately, prior the next Safari. A final check is done 24 hours prior a Safari, this is attended by The Safari Guide, The Manager and The Mechanic in charge, safety and quality is never compromised with us.

COMMITTED
For over three decades, Translen has taken responsibility for the impact tourism has on Tanzania’s wildlife, mountains, beaches, and communities. From staff cleanup days, partnering with KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance Project), and we are committed to progress and sustainability, going beyond what’s expected of us.

DEDICATED
Quality service found nowhere else in the industry. Our vehicles, gear, and infrastructure are all maintained in-house, while every guide, driver, and porter is thoroughly reviewed for experience and local expertise.
We know. Planning a trip to Tanzania is a huge decision. The country overflows with world-class activities. In just two weeks you could summit the tallest mountain in Africa (Mt. Kilimanjaro), complete the most famous safari circuit on the planet (Lake Manyara – Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro) and finish with a few days of relaxation in paradise (Zanzibar). From mountain to Savannah to white-sand beaches, there are a thousand ways to build your own personal Tanzanian adventure. And this is where Translen comes in, to make your preparations, well, cheap. Join us.

TRANSLEN INVESTMENT is also mentioned and reviewed on SAFARIBOOKINGS

Renate F
Renate F
28. August, 2022.
Perfekt und einzigartig Von Anfang bis Ende perfekt. Die Kommunikation vor der Reise, der Transfer vom Flughafen zum/vom Hotel in Arusha, die Safari an sich und die Unterbringung in den Lodges - einfach nur super. Wir waren mit unserem Guide zu viert im Jeep unterwegs - von Sonnenauf- bis Sonnenuntergang. Seine Augen waren immer auf der Suche nach Tieren - und er hat sie gefunden :). Abends am Lagerfeuer erzählte der Geschichten aus der Serengeti. Er wusste auch tagsüber immer Interessantes mitzuteilen - erfüllte auch "Extrawünsche", wir haben viel zusammen gelacht. Mittags gab es Lunchpakete auf "Rastplätzen", Frühstück und Abendessen in den Lodges. Die Verpflegung war sehr lecker und mehr als ausreichend. Auch Männer werden satt. Die Zeltlodge war einfach genial, morgens hörte man die Hyänen. Einfach ausgestattet, aber alles vorhanden was man (und auch Frau ;)) braucht. Liebevoll und durchdacht. Die Rhino-Lodge ist einzigartig. Super sauber, sehr gute Betreuung und Organisation. Äußerst nette und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter. Die "Straßen" in der Serengti bestehen aus Schotter, Kies und Schlaglöchern. Wer Probleme mit Hüfte, Rücken ... hat, sollte sich das mit einer Safari gut überlegen. Im Ngorongoro Krater war es sehr kalt, hätte nicht gedacht, dass man im August in Afrika friert. Zwei Paar Socken und eine Fleece Jacke waren kein Schaden 😉 Alle Menschen, mit denen wir vor Ort Kontakt hatten, waren liebenswert, hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich. Ich kann Translen nur empfehlen.
David K
David K
11. August, 2022.
Sehr coole Safari Die 3 Tagestour war sehr cool. Unser Guide (sprach englisch) war sehr kompetent und freundlich. Er hatte einige Geschichten über die Tiere und über die Landschaft auf Lager. Er war stets bemüht das Verhalten der Tiere zu interpretieren und uns diese auch zu erläutern. Wir sahen Löwen, Elefanten, Geparden, Leoparden, Gnus, Giraffen, Wildschweine, Mehrere kleine Raubkatzen, Nilpferde, etc. und viele verschiedene Vögel. Das Highlight war das Zelten im Serengeti! Ich bin kein Fan von klassischen Zelten, aber das war sehr cool👍 Alles sehr sauber und das Essen war top! Abends am Lagerfeuer erzählte uns der Guide noch Geschichten, welches den Tag gut abklingen lies. Ich kann es auf alle Fälle weiterempfehlen! Die Straße zum Serengeti besteht nur aus Kies und Schotter, also man sollte nicht unbedingt Bandscheibenprobleme haben😅 Wer im August nach Tansania reist, sollte eine warme Jacke mitnehmen.
Ouyahia M
Ouyahia M
13. January, 2020.
I remember My Beautiful Memories In Tanzania N visited Tanzania and booked an Translen Investment company.l traveled with a Calvin Kimaro it's great guide.Everything was well,I've seen so many beautiful Things and places.Everthing was fun, I would like to go back again
Fredrik Å
Fredrik Å
22. July, 2019.
First time in Tanzania. We are very satisfied with our trip that we booked with Translen. We had good conversation through mail before we arrived and all questions were answered good and quick. Our driver and guide Isak made us feel very good and he was really nice and helpful. We saw a lot of animals of course. A lot of lions, both mail, female and cubs. We saw feeding lions, a hunting lioness and even a mating couple. We were even lucky enough to see a leopard cub and a serval. The first night in serengeti luxuary camp was excellent. Very nice staff and place and we felt very good there. They also had very good food and there was no problem at all getting vegetarian dishes. All in all we are very happy and satisfied with our trip and we can recommend Translen to everyone thinking about a trip like this. //Fredrik and Lindha
Benson Underson
Benson Underson
15. July, 2019.
The best Experience It was 13 When I started the safari with Translen with the Calvin as our Guide we saw many things and we experience the amazing game drive it was our first time to Tanzania but they make us feel like we are home away from home
みじんこ
みじんこ
18. May, 2019.
タンザニアのバードウオッチングとサファリ 昨年の12月に続き、二度目のタンザニアでした。ベテランガイドの方のおかげでたくさんの鳥や動物を見せてもらい、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。今回は雨季なので雨が降ると予想していましたが、今年は雨が少なく乾燥した土地が広がっていました。次回は緑の草原が広がっている時期に行けたらと思います。
Nuru M
Nuru M
5. December, 2018.
We saw many animals thanks to our guides We saw many animals thanks to our guide, houston and the only surprises we had were all good ones! Our agent, was very quick to answer our demand and some adaptations. In the company offices, we have had a briefing the day before beginning the safari to make sure to clarify whatever was needed, as well as a debriefing the last day of the safari to make sure that the safari had met our expectations
Scenic59674409180
Scenic59674409180
27. November, 2018.
Very polite correspondence With very polite correspondence, I looked for animals that I wanted to see very hard. I still want to use it.