Wilderness Encounters Safaris is a safari company based in Arusha, Tanzania, providing exceptional, personalized safari experiences throughout Tanzania. Wilderness Encounters Safaris was established by Arusha native Gideon Daniel, an experienced safari guide and wildlife expert. Our goal is to provide an unparalleled adventure that our client will cherish for a lifetime.

Why choose Wilderness Encounters Safaris?

• Each of our guides is highly trained and is passionate about creating a customized experience for our guests. With unlimited daily mileage, our guides are able to provide access to unique and more intimate wildlife viewing.
• Our staff are all residents of Tanzania, immersed in its rich culture and eager to share the natural wonders and fascinating history with each of our guests.
• We own, operate, and maintain the best safari vehicles, specially adapted for outstanding photography and wildlife viewing
• Our tours are serviced by top-notch private mobile and semi-permanent camps, with friendly staff who love being in the bush as much as our guides.
• We provide outstanding communication throughout every stage of your experience, starting with our user-friendly booking process and remaining attentive to your needs throughout your adventure.

We invite you to come to Tanzania and enjoy a safari adventure, unlike any Africa, has to provide!

About the Founder

Gideon was born and raised in Arusha, Tanzania.  He has worked as a safari guide since 2009 and decided to follow his entrepreneurial spirit by opening his own safari company in 2019. Gideon is passionate about Tanzania’s wildlife and known for his exceptional wildlife spotting skills, which include his specialization in bird watching. Gideon’s vision is to provide an unparalleled safari adventure, tailoring each tour to his guests’ unique interests, and handling every detail with skill and integrity so his guests can relax and soak in the wonder of Tanzania.