Arusha-Based. Locally Owned. Professionally Run.
ODA Tours is a team of 50+ safari and mountain professionals who have hosted travelers from over 40 countries. Our philosophy is simple: every trip is personal, every guide is local, and every detail matters.
Local Expertise, Professional Standards
ODA Tours is an Arusha-based safari and trekking company led by Director Daniel Damas. Our mission is simple: to deliver well-planned, personal journeys through Tanzania, run by a team that is treated as professionals and valued as family.
Our team of 50+ includes experienced drivers, certified mountain guides, cooks, porters, and a dedicated reservations team in Arusha. Together we have welcomed travelers from over 40 countries across the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar.
Every itinerary is designed by people who know the roads, trails, and camps first-hand. We never outsource to third parties. When you book with ODA Tours, you travel with our own team, our own vehicles, and our own standards — from your first enquiry to your airport drop-off.
Our Mission
To give every guest a genuine, personal experience of Tanzania — guided by locals, built on deep ground-level knowledge, and run in a way that supports the communities and ecosystems we depend on.
Our Vision
To be the safari company travelers recommend to their friends — not because of marketing, but because the trip was better than they expected. Every guest, every time.
What Sets Us Apart
These aren't aspirations — they're standards we hold ourselves to on every single trip, and have since day one.
Safety Standards
Every vehicle carries satellite comms, first-aid kits, and emergency oxygen. All guides hold wilderness first-aid certificates and are re-certified annually.
Responsible Tourism
We pay KPAP-recommended porter wages, source supplies from local businesses, and contribute to tree-planting and school-building projects in the communities we visit.
100% Local Team
Every guide, driver, cook, and porter is Tanzanian. We don't outsource to third-party operators — when you book ODA Tours, you get our people and our standards.
Personalized Itineraries
No two trips are identical. Your itinerary is built by someone who has driven the roads and slept in the camps — and revised as many times as you need, free of charge.
Meet the ODA Tours Team
Everyone on this list lives in Arusha and has been with us for years. When you email, call, or arrive at the airport, these are the people you'll meet.
Daniel Damas
Director
Daniel leads ODA Tours' strategy, partnerships, and service standards. He oversees every department — from guiding to reservations — and personally ensures each itinerary meets the company's quality benchmarks.
Operations Team
Logistics & Permits
Our safari logistics specialists coordinate vehicles, camps, and permits across 4 circuits — making sure every moving piece lands on time for every departure.
Reservations Team
Trip Planning
Our Arusha-based planners have built 2,000+ custom itineraries. They design each trip around what actually matters to you — not a template.
Mountain Guides
Kilimanjaro Expeditions
KINAPA-certified high-altitude guides with 500+ successful summits across all 7 routes, leading every climb and training the next generation of guides.
Fully Licensed & Verified
We hold every licence required by Tanzanian law and are active members of the industry bodies that set standards for responsible tourism.
TATO Member
Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
TANAPA Licensed
Tanzania National Parks Authority
KINAPA Licensed
Kilimanjaro National Park Authority
SafariBookings
Top-Rated Safari Operator
Tourism That Gives Back
Tourism is Tanzania's largest employer. We take that responsibility seriously — here's how we make sure our trips benefit the people and ecosystems that make them possible:
10,000+ Trees Planted
We plant trees in the Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions to offset safari vehicle emissions and restore degraded land around park borders.
Local Employment & Fair Wages
100% of our staff are Tanzanian. We pay above-industry wages, follow KPAP porter-wage guidelines, and source food, fuel, and supplies from local businesses.
Strict Wildlife Guidelines
We follow TANAPA off-road and distance rules to the letter, train guides in low-impact wildlife viewing, and never chase animals for a photo opportunity.
Ready to Plan Your Tanzania Trip?
Tell us your dates, interests, and group size. We'll send a custom itinerary within 24 hours — and revisions are free until it's exactly right.