The East African Safari and Touring Company

Safari Tour Operator Serviceseastafricansafari.net

Company typePrivate
Founded1992
HeadquartersArusha, Tanzania
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

The East African Safari and Touring Company firmographics

Firmographics

Name: The East African Safari and Touring Company
Legal name: The East African Safari & Touring Company Ltd
Website: https://eastafricansafari.net
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1992
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

The East African Safari and Touring Company industry classification

Industry

Product category: Safari Tour Operator Services
NAICS: Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)
SIC: Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYTHAAADAD
Safari & Wildlife Adventure Tour Operators (Land-Based)
Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Outdoor Adventure Tour Operators (Hiking, Rafting, Climbing, Safari)
SECONDARYTHAJABAD
Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep)
Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Adventure & Outdoor Experiences (Hiking, Rafting, Zipline, Safaris)
SECONDARYTHAKAFAG
Safari & Wildlife Travel Agencies
Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Specialty/Niche Travel Agencies (Luxury, Adventure, Honeymoon, etc.)
SECONDARYTHAJALAG
Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry)
Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Private & Custom Experiences (VIP, Bespoke Itineraries)

Keywords

Safari tour packages
Wildlife game drives
Mountain trekking expeditions
Luxury safari travel
East africa tourism

Where The East African Safari and Touring Company is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Arusha
HQ country: Tanzania
HQ region: Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

The East African Safari and Touring Company business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Safari Tour Packages: Primary revenue from packaged safari tours including Classic Safaris, Luxury Safaris, Adventure Camping, and multi-day itineraries across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Revenue is generated through per-person pricing with deposits and final payments.
Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages: Mountain climbing expeditions on Kilimanjaro including various routes (Marangu, Machame, Lemosho) with packages ranging from 5-8 days.
Beach Extensions (Zanzibar): Coastal getaways and beach extensions to Zanzibar including accommodations, activities, and transfers.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Classic Safari - Mid-range tented camping experience
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Luxury Safari - Premium 4-5 star experience
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Budget Camping - Adventure camping experience
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	7-Day Luxury Safari Package
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	Migration River Crossing Luxury
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	Luxury Honeymoon Safari
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	3-Day Luxury Safari
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	Great Migration River Crossing (7-Day)
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	8-Day Lemosho Kilimanjaro Trek
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	6-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	7-Day Machame Kilimanjaro Trek
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	5-Day Big 5 Safari
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	10-Day Bush to Beach (Zanzibar)
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	7-Day Lion King Safari
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	7-Day Tanzania and Kenya Safari
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	12-Day Northern Circuit Safari
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	14-Day African Safari Adventure (Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar)
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	10-Day Kenya and Tanzania Highlights
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	8-Day Migration Safari
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	5-Day Marangu Kilimanjaro Trek

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

The East African Safari and Touring Company product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The East African Safari and Touring Company (EASTCO) is a tour operator that designs and runs private, tailor-made safari itineraries across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. It sells packaged safaris (Classic, Luxury, Adventure Camping), Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions via multiple routes, Zanzibar beach extensions, and multi-country East African tours including gorilla trekking, sold on a per-person pricing basis with private departures and dedicated guides.

Product overview

The East African Safari and Touring Company (Eastco) is a tour and travel service provider offering safari and adventure experiences across East Africa. The company operates as a unified service portfolio organized around five core product categories: Classic Safaris (lodging combined with tented camping at $350/day), Luxury Safaris (premium 4-5 star experiences at $650/day), Hiking & Trekking (including Kilimanjaro climbs via multiple routes), East African Safaris (multi-country experiences across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda), and Coastal Getaways (Zanzibar beach extensions). The portfolio includes over 20 specific tour packages ranging from 3-day getaways to 14-day multi-destination adventures, with pricing from $1,620 to $13,580 per person. Additional services include ethical climbing practices through KPAP partnership and specialized experiences like gorilla trekking and hot air balloon safaris.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Classic Safari Entry-level safari experience combining lodging with tented camping across Tanzania's national parks. Starting from $350 USD per person per day. Targets travelers seeking authentic safari experiences at mid-range pricing.
Luxury Safari Premium safari experience with 4-5 star lodging, game drives, and meals. Starting from $650 USD per person per day. Targets luxury travelers and honeymoon couples seeking premium accommodations and exclusive experiences.
Coastal Getaways (Zanzibar) Beach extensions to Zanzibar offering snorkeling, diving, Stone Town tours, fishing, and windsurfing. Can be combined with any safari trip. Targets travelers seeking coastal relaxation add-ons.
Hiking & Trekking (Kilimanjaro Climbs) Mountain trekking experiences including Kilimanjaro climbs via multiple routes (Marangu, Machame, Lemosho) and walking safaris in Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Targets adventure travelers and high-altitude climbers.
East African Safaris (Multi-Country)

Companies that use The East African Safari and Touring Company

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

The East African Safari and Touring Company technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

The East African Safari and Touring Company partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)coreOthersEastco actively supports the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), an initiative of the International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC). KPAP raises awareness regarding proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists climbing companies in implementing fair and ethical treatment procedures. Eastco ensures every crew member receives proper salaries, tips, food, equipment, and sleeping conditions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

The East African Safari and Touring Company competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

&Beyond: Luxury safari and lodge operator with extensive owned properties across Africa; competes for the same high-end multi-country East African safari customer, including migration and honeymoon itineraries.
Singita: Ultra-luxury safari brand with owned lodges and reserves in Tanzania (Grumeti, Lamai) and Rwanda; direct competitor for premium safari and gorilla trekking guests.
Wilderness Safaris: Large African safari group operating across multiple countries including Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda with luxury and classical safari camps; competes for similar multi-country itinerary guests.
Abercrombie & Kent: Global luxury tour operator with deep East African safari programming and private-guides experiences; competes for the same affluent multi-country East Africa travelers.

Direct peers

Asilia Africa: Mid-to-luxury safari operator in Tanzania and Kenya with owned camps and a strong multi-country East African product set, directly comparable in style and target customer.
Micato Safaris: Family-founded luxury safari operator specializing in East African itineraries including the Great Migration and gorilla trekking; highly comparable in positioning and customer base.
Go2Africa: Safari-specialist travel agency that builds custom East African itineraries including Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda; competes directly for the same direct-to-consumer custom safari customer.
Roy Safaris: Tanzania-based, mid-sized safari operator offering classic, luxury, and Kilimanjaro climbing packages to international travelers; closest direct comparable in scale and product mix.

Emerging players

Audley Travel: Bespoke travel company offering tailor-made East African safaris with country specialists; comparable custom-itinerary model targeting similar affluent travelers.

Regional players

Intrepid Travel: Adventure tour operator with East African safari small-group departures; overlaps on the adventure and Kilimanjaro trekking customer segment but at lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

The East African Safari and Touring Company financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

The East African Safari and Touring Company leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

The East African Safari and Touring Company funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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The East African Safari and Touring Company M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about The East African Safari and Touring Company

What does The East African Safari and Touring Company do?

Is The East African Safari and Touring Company a public or private company?

The East African Safari and Touring Company is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was The East African Safari and Touring Company founded?

The East African Safari and Touring Company was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is The East African Safari and Touring Company based?

The East African Safari and Touring Company is headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, in the Africa region.

How does The East African Safari and Touring Company make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Safari Tour Packages are the primary driver. The others are kilimanjaro Climbing Packages and beach Extensions (Zanzibar).

Who are The East African Safari and Touring Company's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are &Beyond, Singita, Wilderness Safaris and Abercrombie & Kent. Direct peers are Asilia Africa, Micato Safaris, Go2Africa and Roy Safaris. Audley Travel is listed as an emerging player. Intrepid Travel is listed as a regional player.

Does The East African Safari and Touring Company have an API?

No public API is recorded for The East African Safari and Touring Company.

What industry is The East African Safari and Touring Company in?

The East African Safari and Touring Company's product category is Safari Tour Operator Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAAADAD, Safari & Wildlife Adventure Tour Operators (Land-Based), with a secondary code of THAJABAD, Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep). Its NAICS code is 56152 and its SIC code is 7900.