Bearfoot Expeditions

Name

Bearfoot Expeditions

Legal name

Bearfoot Expeditions

Website

https://bearfootexpeditions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bearfoot Expeditions is a private Tanzania-based tour operator headquartered in Arusha that designs and delivers custom safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro climbs, day trips, cultural tours, and Zanzibar beach extensions for international leisure travelers, operating a 19-person team and a fleet of 10 customized 4x4 safari vehicles under founder Justin Mathias Mosha.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safari and Adventure Tour Operations

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Safari & Wildlife Adventure Tour Operators (Land-Based) (THAAADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife & Safari Tour Operators (THAKADAG), Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Wildlife & Nature Interpretation Guides (Birding, Photography, Naturalist) (THAAALAE), Eco-Adventure Multi-Day Expeditions (Trekking, Hut-to-Hut, Pack Trips) (THAAAEAJ)

Keywords

• Tanzania safari tours
• Kilimanjaro trekking expeditions
• Tailor-made safari packages
• Cultural village experiences
• Zanzibar beach extensions

Headquarters

HQ city

Arusha

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Safari Tour Packages: The company generates revenue through selling comprehensive safari tour packages that include park fees, accommodation, meals, game drives, and guide services. Packages range from 5-day to 15-day itineraries covering Tanzania's national parks (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha) with pricing from $1,315 to $6,031 per person depending on season and duration. Revenue is one-time per booking with 30% deposit required at booking and balance due 30 days prior.
2. Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking: Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions along multiple routes (Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Northern Circuit) priced from $2,440 to $2,950 per person. Packages include gear, guides, porters, meals, park fees, and accommodation in mountain huts or camps. Revenue recognized as one-time payment per trek.
3. Cultural Experiences: Cultural tours including Maasai village visits ($50 per vehicle), Iraqw Cultural Center tours with local food tasting ($66 per person), and Datoga/Hadzabe tribal tours ($65 per person). These are add-on experiences often bundled with safari packages.
4. Day Trip Safaris: Single-day safari experiences to Arusha National Park ($235 per person minimum, 2 pax), Ngorongoro Crater ($420 per person minimum, 2 pax), and Tarangire ($242 per person minimum, 2 pax). Includes park fees, meals, and transportation.
5. Zanzibar Beach Extensions: Beach holiday packages to Zanzibar island, often combined with safari itineraries. Includes accommodation at beach resorts and optional activities like snorkeling, spice tours, and Stone Town visits. Flight to Zanzibar included in multi-destination packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bearfoot Expeditions is a Tanzania-based tour operator selling safari packages (5–15 days) across Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Arusha National Park; Mount Kilimanjaro climbs via Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, and Northern Circuit routes; day-trip safaris; cultural visits to Maasai, Iraqw, Datoga, and Hadzabe communities; and Zanzibar beach extensions. All offerings are bundled itineraries that include park fees, accommodation, meals, transport in owned 4x4 Land Cruisers, and licensed multilingual guides, sold primarily through a 'Design Your Journey' custom planning service.

Product overview

Bearfoot Expeditions is a Tanzania-based tour operator offering a portfolio of safari and adventure travel services. The core offering consists of pre-packaged safari itineraries ranging from 5 to 15 days covering major Tanzanian parks (Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park) with optional Zanzibar beach extensions. These safari packages are complemented by dedicated trekking adventures on Mount Kilimanjaro via four distinct climbing routes (Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Northern Circuit), day trip safari options, cultural experiences with local tribes, and a 'Design Your Journey' custom itinerary planning service. The company also offers specialized products including luxury safari experiences, family-friendly adventures, wildebeest migration tours, and Zanzibar island getaways. All services are provided through locally sourced guides, a fleet of 4x4 safari vehicles, and partnerships with local lodges and camps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tanzania Safari Packages Pre-packaged multi-day safari itineraries ranging from 5 to 15 days covering Tanzania's iconic national parks including Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Arusha National Park, with options to combine with Zanzibar beach extensions. Includes park fees, accommodation, meals, game drives, and licensed guide services for international leisure travelers.
• 5-Day Wild Wonders Safari 5-day safari covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater offering Big Five sightings and crater game drives. Includes park fees, accommodation, meals, game drives, and transport. Prices range from $1,315 (low season) to $2,035 (high season) per person.
• 7-Day Safari of Wild Encounters 7-day comprehensive safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with diverse ecosystems and wildlife encounters. Prices range from $2,385 (low season) to $3,570 (high season) per person.
• The Grand 9-Day Safari Expedition 9-day immersive safari covering five conservation areas including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Arusha National Park. Prices range from $3,128 (low season) to $4,596 (high season) per person.
• 11 Days of Wildlife Wonders & Ocean Bliss 11-day combined safari and beach holiday package featuring Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Zanzibar. Includes domestic flight to Zanzibar. Prices range from $3,172 (low season) to $4,752 (high season) per person.
• The Great 13 Days Safari & Coastal Escape 13-day adventure combining wildlife safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti with relaxation in Zanzibar. Prices range from $3,550 (low season) to $5,389 (high season) per person.
• 15 Days Safari Dreams & Coastal Delights 15-day ultimate safari and beach experience covering major Tanzania parks and Zanzibar beaches. Prices range from $4,570 (low season) to $6,031 (high season) per person.
• Trekking Adventures (Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru Expeditions) Mountain trekking experiences including Mount Kilimanjaro climbs via Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, and Northern Circuit routes, plus Mount Meru expeditions. Packages include professional mountain guides, porters, park fees, accommodation in huts or tents, meals, and gear.
• 6-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Marangu Route with mountain hut accommodations over 6 days. Includes park fees, guides, porters, and meals. Priced from $2,485 per person.
• 7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route featuring diverse ecological zones and scenic landscapes over 7 days. Priced from $2,440 per person.
• 7-Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Western approach Lemosho Route known for scenic views and higher success rates over 7 days. Priced from $2,525 per person.
• 9-Day Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro Climb The most scenic Mount Kilimanjaro route crossing six ecological zones from rainforest to arctic conditions over 9 days. Priced from $2,950 per person.
• Day Trip Safaris Single-day safari excursions to Arusha National Park (from $235 per person), Ngorongoro Crater (from $420 per person), and Tarangire (from $242 per person), all minimum 2 pax. Include park fees, meals, and transportation.
• Cultural Experiences Immersive cultural tours including Maasai village visits ($50 per vehicle), Iraqw Culture Center experiences with local food and brew tasting ($66 per person), and Datoga/Hadzabe tribal tours ($65 per person). Often bundled with safari packages as add-ons.
• Escape to Zanzibar Island getaway packages to Zanzibar featuring beaches, Stone Town exploration, spice tours, and water activities. Often combined with safari itineraries with included domestic flight in multi-destination packages.
• The Great Wildebeest Migration Safari Specialized migration safari tours focusing on the annual wildebeest migration in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Targeted at travelers seeking iconic Great Migration viewing experiences.
• Family Safari Adventures Family-friendly safari packages with child-friendly lodges, flexible schedules, nature walks, and educational wildlife experiences suitable for all ages.
• Tanzania Luxury Safari Premium safari experiences featuring handpicked luxury lodges, private guides, gourmet dining, hot air balloon safaris, scenic flights, and personalized service for high-end travelers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guides licensed and trained in first aid and emergency response protocols
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Premier Printing Solutions Inc.minorOthersPremier Printing Solutions Inc., led by President Stephen Rothenberg, provides printing and design services for Bearfoot Expeditions including brochures and business cards. The relationship is described as a partnership where Premier Printing helps elevate Bearfoot's brand presence in the industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• &Beyond: Luxury African safari and travel brand operating across multiple countries including Tanzania; competes at the upper end of Bearfoot's luxury segment with broader geographic reach and owned lodge inventory.
• Singita: Ultra-luxury safari brand with flagship Grumeti reserve in the Serengeti; competes for the same luxury Tanzania traveler at the very top of the market with exclusive lodge product.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Global luxury travel company with a substantial Tanzania safari and Kilimanjaro program; a much larger incumbent competing for high-end international clients with deeper marketing budgets.

Direct peers

• Tanzania Specialist: UK-based Tanzania-focused tour operator offering tailor-made safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs, and Zanzibar add-ons; directly competes for the same international customer researching Tanzania travel online.
• Roy Safaris: Long-established Arusha-based Tanzania safari and Kilimanjaro operator offering comparable mid- to upper-mid-tier safari packages, Kilimanjaro climbs, and Zanzibar extensions to international tourists.
• Asilia Africa: East Africa safari company with strong Tanzania presence (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ruaha) offering safari and beach combos similar to Bearfoot's portfolio, though with a higher share of owned luxury camps.
• Easy Travel Tanzania: Arusha-based Tanzania specialist offering Kilimanjaro climbs, northern circuit safaris, and Zanzibar extensions at comparable mid-market price points; overlaps with Bearfoot on core itineraries and target customer.
• Wild Frontiers: Adventure travel company with a Tanzania safari and Kilimanjaro program alongside other African destinations, competing for the same tailor-made, mid- to upmarket adventure traveler.
• Ranger Safaris: Tanzania-focused safari and trekking operator where founder Justin Mosha began his guiding career in 1992; directly overlaps with Bearfoot on itineraries, customer segments, and Tanzania park coverage.
• Micato Safaris: Premium Tanzania and East Africa safari operator targeting high-end international travelers with custom itineraries, family safaris, and Kilimanjaro climbs - closely aligned with Bearfoot's luxury and family segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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