JACKPOT SAFARIS

A personal note from Andrew Malalika, founder of Jackpot Safaris Tanzania

I still remember one guest very clearly. Florence, a solo traveler in her fifties from Toulouse, had originally planned a five-day safari. Everything was scheduled, tight, efficient. But then came the elephants – a slow-moving herd crossing a dry riverbed in Tarangire, the dust golden in the late afternoon light, their quiet power almost sacred. That evening, sitting by the fire, she looked at me and said: 

“Je suis tellement reconnaissante d’être restée plus longtemps. Ce moment… ça valait chaque minute de plus.” 

(I’m so grateful I stayed longer. That moment… it was worth every extra minute.) 

This is what we believe a safari should be: not rushed, not transactional – but something that unfolds, deeply and personally.

Tanzania – where time flows differently

Tanzania moves to its own rhythm. The slow turn of the savannah, the rising call of a fish eagle, the stillness of a lion at dawn. From the endless plains of the Serengeti to the volcanic bowl of Ngorongoro, every landscape tells a story. But beyond the wildlife and the drama, it’s the quiet moments that stay with you – a sunrise over Lake Manyara, the smile of a Maasai child, the silence just before the zebras begin to run.

Why Jackpot Safaris?

My name is Andrew Malalika. I was born on the edge of the Serengeti and raised by my grandfather, a man who taught me to listen to nature before I ever learned to read it. Together with my wife Esther and our three daughters, I run Jackpot Safaris – a fully local, family-owned company based in Arusha.

We’ve welcomed thousands of travelers from all over the world since 2004. Many of them say the same thing: they didn’t just take a trip – they lived something unforgettable.

Our vehicles & team

You’ll travel in modern Toyota Land Cruisers 4x4, built for the bush, with pop-up roofs for unobstructed wildlife viewing, powerful air-conditioning, and comfort on rough roads. These are not tourist vans – they are true expedition vehicles, maintained to the highest standards.

And perhaps most importantly:

We work with the best safari guides in Tanzania. Not just fluent in your language – but sensitive to your culture, your questions, your rhythm of travel. They are storytellers, companions, protectors of nature – and your link to the real Tanzania.

The difference that matters:

Yes, you’ll find cheaper offers elsewhere. But those often come at the cost of quality: old vehicles, rushed programs, underpaid staff. 

A safari is not a bargain hunt. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime journey. And if you can afford to spend a little more – do it. Not for luxury, but for space, silence, trust, and time. Because when a leopard walks right past your Land Cruiser in the soft light of morning, you’ll want a guide who understands the magic of that moment – and who knows how to let you feel it.

What makes us different

• Custom itineraries – never off the shelf
• Personal, attentive service from start to finish
• Top-tier French-speaking guides with deep local knowledge
• Modern Toyota Land Cruisers with safari pop-up roofs
• Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards in 2025, 2023, 2020 + Certificate of Excellence 2019
• 100% local ownership – your money stays in Tanzania, where it matters most

Feeling inspired? Let’s talk.

Visit www.jackpotsafaris.co.tz or write to us directly: info@jackpotsafaris.co.tz

We would be delighted to craft your personal safari.

À bientôt en Tanzanie. L’Afrique vous attend.

Yours,

Andrew Malalika

Founder, Jackpot Safaris