It’s already been a few years since we created Rustic Safari, Rustic Nature LTD. Since the beginning of this adventure, we have always placed our customers’ care at the center of our priority. Our respect for nature as well as our interest in working closely with local enterprises has been our pride. We are happy to see that more and more tour operators identify with our choices. We are represented on SafariBookings.com.

We recently decided to take our commitment a step further. If you entrust us with your trip, you will contribute to the education and well-being of children in the Arusha region.

Indeed, we are committed to donating 1% of the amount of your stay in Tanzania to the “Sanawari” school, which is located not far from our offices. Thanks to you, these children will benefit from better studying conditions, leading to a better education.

We also offer our guests the chance to participate in the field training for  “future guides” who are just about to finish their schooling in tourism. If this is something of interest to you, please let us know during your request.

We also have several partnerships with local communities who offer various activities and services. If you wish, it is with pleasure that we can easily include visits to these places in your program.

Through these small gestures, we contribute in our own way, to the sustainable development of our magnificent country and more precisely to our young people in our community.

Sylvester is Rustic Safari’s founder, lead guide, and general go-to guy for everything safari. He’ll happily show you the sights in English, ou en français si vous préférez. A member of the Iraqw tribe, Sylvester grew up in a small village between Arusha and the Serengeti, and knows this region like the back of his hand. He has worked as a professional guide for 15 years, and is excited to show you the best of what East Africa has to offer.

Joelle Veillette is Sylvester’s right-hand (wo)man and the administrative guru behind this operation. When she’s not busy with her own NGO work, or taking care of her and Sylvester’s baby boys, she’s answering your emails and making sure your East African adventure goes off without a hitch. Elle vient du Québec, alors elle parle français, bien sûr!

Peter is Sylvester’s cousin and camp chef extraordinaire. Also hailing from the Iraqw tribe in the Karatu region, Peter has since moved to Arusha where he’s been working as a chef for many of the city’s tour operations. Ask nicely and he just might teach you his secret to making fresh bread on an open fire.

Jaya & Myrick, the team mascots, are a rapidly-expanding bundle of giggles and happiness. Everyone knowing them can confirm this statement! Starting from only a few months old they both started going to the bush experiencing life on safari. Jaya’s passion is truly all about living creatures, and for Myrick it’s everything with an engine! They make a great team of safari kids and bring much joy to the Rustic safari team.