Our Mission

The Tour Guides Foundation is dedicated to elevating the standards of professional tour guiding in Tanzania. We provide training, certification, and recognition programs that empower guides to deliver exceptional safari experiences while promoting conservation and cultural heritage.

What We Do

Professional Training

Comprehensive training programs covering wildlife knowledge, customer service, safety protocols, and sustainable tourism practices.

Certification Programs

Recognized certification that validates professional competence and commitment to excellence in tour guiding.

Excellence Recognition

Annual Safari Field Challenge and awards program celebrating outstanding guides and promoting best practices.

Safari Field Challenge 2026

The Safari Field Challenge is our flagship program that brings together the best safari guides in Tanzania to compete in a series of field-based challenges testing their knowledge, skills, and professionalism.

  • Nomination Period: November 2025
  • Screening: December 2025
  • Interviews: January 2026
  • Competition: April - September 2026
Safari Guide

Our Impact

1,000+

Certified Guides

50+

Training Programs

10

Years of Excellence

100%

Commitment to Quality

Join Us in Elevating Safari Guiding Standards

Whether you're a tour guide looking to enhance your skills, a tour operator seeking certified professionals, or a supporter of sustainable tourism, we invite you to be part of our community.