Just as the Great Migration never stops — pushing forward through rivers, across plains, through every challenge nature presents — Lumara Expedition was born from that same spirit of relentless movement and deep respect for the wild.

Founded by Samwel Mtui, a Tanzanian-born safari expert who grew up in the shadow of Mount Meru, Lumara Expedition was created with a singular vision: to share the authentic beauty of Tanzania with the world, one personalized safari at a time.

Samwel’s childhood was filled with stories of the bush — tales passed down by Maasai elders, lessons from the savanna, and an unshakeable love for wildlife. After years guiding safaris across East Africa, he founded Lumara to create a different kind of safari company — one that treats every traveler like family and every journey as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.