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About Kipe Adventures

Kipe Adventure is a local safari company based in Tanzania that offers sustainable and responsible trips, providing a unique and authentic travel experience to visitors. We are a locally owned company led by Maasai warriors, licensed and registered under the United Republic of Tanzania with registration No. 011075.

 

With more than 6  years of experience, Kipe Adventure focuses on sustainable and responsible trips based on  providing classic, private, and comfortable trips with support the local communities, specifically the Maasai community.  We also offers trips to iconic destinations such as Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro trekking, Mount Meru trekking, Oldoinyo Lengai trekking, cultural tours, waterfalls tours, hot spring tours, cycling tours, Zanzibar excursions, and volunteering opportunities at a community project.

 

One of the unique aspects of Kipe Adventure is that we are born in the wild, raised in the wild, work in the wild, and transform our love for nature that surrounds us. We know Tanzania like no one else. Furthermore, we customize every safari to meet the client’s specific requirements [budget] and expectations, ensuring a personalized and unique experience. Additionally, 20% of the savings from each trip go towards supporting our local community, especially vulnerable children, orphans, and women. Participants in these tours will not only have a wonderful experience but will also make a positive impact on the community.

 

Kipe Adventure also has a charitable non-profit organization called Oltukai Community Development Organization that runs volunteering programs. Visitors who are interested in volunteering can participate in these programs and contribute to the community’s development.

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Meet, Mr. Kipelian (Lekulek) Olesisian – The Story Behind the Vision

With over 6 years of leading Kipe Adventure, I am proud to say it has become one of the only 100% locally Maasai-owned safari companies in Tanzania.
We are not here just to offer experiences, we are here to share them: our stories, our land, our traditions, and our passion.

I was born and raised in Oltukai Village, located deep within the Kwakuchinja Wildlife Corridor, between Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. I come from a proud heritage as the son of a respected Maasai chief, and I grew up immersed in the traditions of my people and the rhythms of nature.

Like many rural children, I faced challenges, but I was incredibly fortunate

My community came together to support my early education, believing in the power of opportunity. Later in life, while guiding a guest who was researching how people and wildlife can live side by side, my passion caught his attention. He offered to sponsor me to study at the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, where I trained in wildlife management and mountaineering.

That moment changed the direction of my life.

After graduating, I made a promise: to use my knowledge not just for myself, but for my community. I returned home determined to protect our environment, preserve our culture, and inspire others to dream bigger.

This vision led to the creation of Kipe Adventure as not just a safari company but a purpose-driven platform that promotes responsible travel, community empowerment, and cultural pride.

Alongside Kipe Adventure, I founded the Oltukai Community Development Organization (OCDO), which focuses on:

  • Education—We started a small school under a tree with just 11 to 25 children in the first two years. Today, over 150 kids have already received their basic education, and some have reached Grade 4 in nearby primary schools. Now, I’m working on building our own full primary school. We’ve built 2 classrooms already, and we’re campaigning to build 5 more to give more children a better future.

  • Water Access: We’ve brought clean water to underserved villages. My own village now has access to safe, clean water thanks to the support we received to drill a water source. The whole community can now enjoy clean water

  • Women’s empowerment, Especially supporting education about FGM, EMG, gender equality, and entrepreneurship


To You, Our Friends, Guests, and Supporters

To everyone who has joined us on this journey, whether you’ve traveled with us, supported our school, or shared our vision, Asante sana (thank you very much).
You’ve helped turn pain into pride and purpose.

And to those who haven’t yet, I always say, “Karibuni Sana.” (You’re warmly welcome.)


We welcome you to experience authentic, responsible, and sustainable tourism guided by those who call this land home.

– Kipelian Olesisian
Founder of Kipe Adventure
Wildlife Conservationist | Cultural Guardian | Community Leader.

Safiel P. Mteta

Head Guide & Kilimanjaro Specialist

With over 20 years of guiding experience, Safiel is not only our Head Guide but also a true Kilimanjaro specialist. His deep knowledge of the mountain, unmatched leadership, and passion for sharing local culture make him a favorite among trekkers

Boniface M. Mtui – Kilimanjaro Guide & French-Speaking Specialist With 17 years of experience, Boniface is one of our trusted Mount Kilimanjaro guides, leading climbers with confidence, care, and expertise

Boniface M. Mtui

Kilimanjaro Guide & French-Speaking

With 17 years of experience, Boniface is one of our trusted Mount Kilimanjaro guides, leading climbers with confidence, care, and expertise. As a French-speaking specialist, he ensures our Francophone guests feel completely at home, offering clear communication and cultural connection every step of the way

Ewald R. Mtuy – Head Chef & Mountain Kilimanjaro specialists. Guide With over 19 years of experience in the culinary world, Ewald is not only the heart behind our delicious meals at Kipe Adventure but also an experienced mountain guide

Ewald R. Mtuy

Head Chef & Mountain Kilimanjaro specialists

Guide With over 19 years of experience in the culinary world, Ewald is not only the heart behind our delicious meals at Kipe Adventure but also an experienced mountain guide.

Noel P. Ikayo – Mountain Guide With over 10 years of experience guiding on Mount Kilimanjaro, Noel brings strength, focus, and a deep passion for the mountains to every expedition

Noel P. Ikayo

Mountain Guide

With over 10 years of experience guiding on Mount Kilimanjaro, Noel brings strength, focus, and a deep passion for the mountains to every expedition

Nelson A. Maphie – Chef & Stomach Engineer With over 12 years of experience in the culinary world, Nelson is one of the talented stomach engineers at Kipe Adventure — crafting delicious meals that fuel every step of your journey

Nelson A. Maphie

Chef

With over 12 years of experience in the culinary world, Nelson is one of the talented stomach engineers at Kipe Adventure, crafting delicious meals that fuel every step of your journey

Simon E. Maya – Waiter & Guest Comfort Champion Simon is one of the friendly faces who make every guest feel right at home at Kipe Adventure

Simon E. Maya

Waiter & Guest Comfort

Simon is one of the friendly faces who make every guest feel right at home at Kipe Adventure. With a warm smile and attentive service, he ensures that your dining experience, whether at base camp or high on the mountain, is smooth, relaxing, and full of good vibes

Alex R. Mollel – Waiter, Porter & All-Around Support Star With 4 years of experience, Alex plays a key role in ensuring guests are well taken care of — both at camp and on the trail.

Alex R. Mollel

Porter & All-Around Support

Alex plays a key role in ensuring guests are well taken care of — both at camp and on the trail. As a waiter and porter, he brings a strong work ethic, friendly energy, and attention to detail to every part of the journey. Off the mountain, Alex is passionate about business, always thinking ahead and learning new ways to grow

Linah N. – Reservation Specialist & Heartbeat Behind the Scenes With a warm smile and a sharp eye for detail, Linah is the magic behind the scenes at Kipe Adventure.

Linah N

Reservation Specialist

With a warm smile and a sharp eye for detail, Linah is the magic behind the scenes at Kipe Adventure. As our Reservation Specialist, she ensures that every lodge and camp is perfectly arranged to match our clients’ needs, turning requests into reality with care and precision.

Sumahili N.

Maasai Warrior Guide

Sumahili is not just learning to become a guide, he is a guide, born and raised in the heart of Maasai land, where nature is the classroom and wildlife the curriculum. From childhood, he spent his days crossing plains among animals, learning their rhythms, movements, and stories, a connection no school can teach.

Lemomo T. – Safari Guide Specialist & Wildlife Storyteller With over 7 years of guiding experience

Lemomo T

Safari Guide Specialist & Wildlife Storyteller

With over 7 years of guiding experience, Lemomo is one of Kipe Adventure’s trusted Safari Guide Specialists, known for his deep understanding of wildlife, sharp tracking skills, and warm connection with guests.

Koroduni is a natural-born guide, raised in the heart of Maasai land where the sounds of the wild and rhythms of nature shaped his way of life

Koroduni S

Local Maasai Guide & Wildlife Tracker

Koroduni is a natural-born guide, raised in the heart of Maasai land, where the sounds of the wild and rhythms of nature shaped his way of life. From an early age, he learned how to read the land, follow animal paths, and understand the delicate balance of life in the savannah.

Kerika isn’t just a guide — he’s a living expression of Maasai tradition and connection to nature. Raised in the wild lands of Maasai land, Kerika has spent his life walking alongside wildlife, reading the land, and sharing stories passed down through generations.

Kerika L

Local Maasai Guide

Kerika isn’t just a guide, he’s a living expression of Maasai tradition and connection to nature. Raised in the wild lands of Maasai land, Kerika has spent his life walking alongside wildlife, reading the land, and sharing stories passed down through generations.

Why Choose Kipe Adventure

One of the unique aspects of Kipe Adventure is that we are born in the wild, raised in the wild, work in the wild, and transform our love for nature that surrounds us. We know Tanzania like no one else. Furthermore, we customize every safari to meet the client’s specific requirements budget and expectations, ensuring a personalized and unique experience.

OLTUKAI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
  • UniquenessOur experiences are lifetime experiences why so! Because our all adventure we doing towards to the local communities (Maasai community) whereby the local communities are so very friendly and their like strangers as like their origin, During our work together we found an NGO that aims to support Vulnerable kids, Orphans, Women, and Elders as well as support the Maasai community’s clear water. So in our work, we do each 20% we get at our profit we have been dedicated to saving and giving back to the local community, which helps in several variants.
  • Local NativesOur experiences are lifetime experiences why so! Because our all adventure we doing towards to the local communities (Maasai community) whereby the local communities are so very friendly and their like strangers as like their origin, During our work together we found an NGO that aims to support Vulnerable kids, Orphans, Women, and Elders as well as support the Maasai community’s clear water. So in our work, we do each 20% we get at our profit we have been dedicated to saving and giving back to the local community, which helps in several variants.
  • AuthenticThe local community is very friendly to share with their culture and warmly welcome you at their homes, You can experience and participate in ancient traditions and rituals. With them and us you are only tourist will you booking a tour but after land our land your stranger.

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