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Welcome To Bantu Pori Journeys




Bantu Pori Journeys Is A Trustworthy Company In Tanzania, With Offices In Kilimanjaro Region.

"Bantu Pori" Journeys Swahili Name Which Means "People & Wilderness" In English.


What is Bantu ?

THE BANTU are an ancient group of people from Africa, whose origins are unclear. They migrated slowly (beginning about 1000 B.C.), such as in small groups and in the process of traveling they became known no longer as West Africans. THE BANTU, translated means “THE PEOPLE”

What is Pori ? 

PORI is a swahili short form of a word "PORINI", which simply means "INTO THE WILD" or "WILDERNESS".

About

Our journeys are crafted by a diverse family and team born-bred in Tanzania - Africa, who love the country and care to deliver the finest tour experiences from a native angle. This natural advantage allows us to introduce and differentiate to travelers with shared interests the wide-ranging realism of Tanzania both its people, spectacular beauty, the power of its unforgettable sense of wilderness and outback sovereignty.

Your Tanzanian dream holiday deserves all the careful planning, to us we take it as your MAJOR LIFETIME INVESTMENT. Therefore we aim to change your entire general outlook and provide enlightening memories that will remain with you for years, bringing you back to the “Cradle of Mankind”, where it all began.

Location

Based in Moshi Town in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania, the gateway to Tanzania's famous national parks and home to the tallest Mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Bantu Pori Journeys grew up out of the local community. Our highly personalized safaris and treks offer a unique window into the landscape, wildlife and culture of this extraordinary region.

Our Guides

Each of our guides has at least 6 years experience as a safari guide in Northern Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro treks, meaning you will be guided by knowledgeable and skilled tourism professionals throughout your trip. 

During a Kilimanjaro climb, hike with at least one head guide, an assistant guide, cook and several porters. 

All of our employees know the terrain intimately and take great pride in their work. They will never compromise your safety. At Bantu pori journeys we are a close community. Most of us live in Moshi town. From management to the guides and porters, we know each other well and have a special mutual respect. We regularly meet all requirements of fair treatment of porters as set by Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project.

OUR FOUNDERS MESSAGE


I am the Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Bantu pori journeys born and raised in Arusha region - Tanzania. I am fluent in English and Swahili. A graduate of the Moshi Co operative University for (BA) Business Economics.

I have been working as a technology consultant & Digital designer for many tourism and hospitality companies in Moshi(Kilimanjaro) & Arusha regions. Here i have acquired an understanding of the perceptions and expectations of foreign visitors to Tanzania. Also i have created a great network of friendships and contacts that lasts and benefits BPJ to this day. 

I landed on tourism by chance but it became my passion.

Working with groups and travellers of different setting of life has been quite adventure which plays a great role in Bantu Pori Journeys and generally in tourism industry now. I’m very inspired with how far the company has come. 

The little chat with my clients whether is before or after their adventures really gives me confidence of where we are going as a local owned and managed tour operator.

- BARAKA MOLLEL
- Founder and Managing Director


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