Meet Your Founder & Head Guide
Raised between the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, John S. Haygaru turned a childhood dream into a lifelong calling. After starting his professional guiding career in 2004, John founded Kiboko Safaris to deliver fully custom, insider-led East African adventures that standard tour operators simply cannot replicate.
With over a decade of dedicated service on the security team at the Indianapolis Zoo, John uniquely bridges local Midwestern trust with deep Tanzanian expertise. He specializes in designing top-tier, highly affordable safaris tailored for zoo professionals, donors, and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Why Travel With Kiboko Safaris?
Unmatched Local Expertise: Managed directly from dual operational bases in Arusha, Tanzania, and the United States.
Custom & Authentic Itineraries: Specializing in Northern Circuit safaris, high-acclimatization Mount Kilimanjaro treks, and rich cultural excursions.
Purpose-Driven Travel: Every journey directly supports community development, education, and conservation initiatives in John’s home village.
Whether you are planning a bucket-list wildlife expedition or an institutional group adventure, Kiboko Safaris offers decades of field experience to turn your dream journey into an unforgettable reality.
Karibu sana! Let us craft your adventure of a lifetime.
OUR STAFF
Our staff have operated with most of the leading tour operators in East Africa and have extensive hands-on knowledge and experience in planning, leading, coordinating, and running itineraries. The company was established with the independence of serving the travelling individuals, especially those who have a discerning passion for the wilds of Africa, to access some of the wildest and remotest parts of the East African bush with ease.
We have since grown up being mindful of the fact that our clients prefer a more leisurely pace for their holidays to maximize activities and experiences at each location visited. We have designed tours that involve less travel and spend more time at interesting destinations.
CUSTOM SAFARI ITINERARIES / PACKAGES
For persons looking for customized safaris, be sure that our knowledgeable, friendly and professional consultants will work closely with you to develop itinerary which best suits you at no extra cost.
Why Choose Kiboko Safaris
We have designed tours that involve less travel and spend more time at interesting destinations. For persons looking for customised safaris, be sure that our knowledgeable, friendly, and professional consultants will work closely with you to develop that itinerary which best suits you at no extra cost.
- Satisfaction of our customers is our main goal
- We value, respect, and care about our stuff
- We value our customers since they are the reason we exist
- Quick delivery and excellent services
- What we get, we share back with the community.
What we offer
We have been one of the leading African safari tour operators for decades. Let our travel experience work for you to create unforgettable adventures of a lifetime! We offer wildlife safaris, mountain climbs, cultural tours, coastal excursions, beach holidays, and treks to all areas of East Africa. We organise all sizes of groups, from private to large groups, and can plan for luxury or budget safaris in Tanzania, Kenya, and Zanzibar. We pride ourselves on our unsurpassed customer care while offering our services at a reasonable price. Kiboko Safaris always focuses on relationships, sustainable practices, and social accountability.
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