As one of the longest-established, dedicated safari operators in Dar es Salaam, Hippo has been sending clients on safaris of distinction into Selous for as long as anyone can remember. Originally started as a logistics and support operation for Selous' oldest safari camp, Hippo now operates across the breadth of Tanzania,

Unlike many overseas wholesalers, we are a Tanzanian company with Tanzanian staff, a part of the country that we are proud to call home, to which we contribute with license fees, taxes and respect. We spend most of our spare time on safari rather than learning about our products on an annual familiarization trip and have a working knowledge of every aspect of our operation. The three members of the office staff can count on an accumulated 50 years of experience in the industry, at all levels from camp management and Kilimanjaro guiding to guest relations representative and running the State Travel Service.

We believe in the continuing evolution of the safari experience, blending Africa with the adventure that is its natural expression, and offering the discerning client the opportunity to move closer to the Africa that they have come to experience. The safari should be a perfect blend of activity, game-viewing and integrity to create a unique experience for a unique destination.