About Wildlfe Explorer

Early Beginnings

As a small child I would sit glued to the television whenever African documentaries were shown fascinated by the magnitude and wildness of Africa's great game.
In later life as I led expeditions across the entire face of the African continent experiencing my childhood dreams, one country shone amongst the rest - Tanzania
With her vast endless plains, volcanoes and mountains, migratory herds of millions and gentle spirited people I had finally found the place to make my home.

Gary Strand
Founder and Managing Director, Wildlife Explorer

Wildlife Explorer

In 1984 the Strand family founded Wildlife Explorer and in doing so set about re-creating the Traditional Luxury Tented Safari. Based on the style of a bygone era, tents and vehicles were redesigned to reflect modern expectations whilst the mood and charm of the original Safari experience was maintained, mingled with more than a little fun!

Today Gary & Jo Strand, together with French born Marianne Zelleke, own and manage Wildlife Explorer, overseeing each and every part of the small and exclusive family run company.

The original philosophy of getting away from it all still holds true-the only change is an increased efficiency on which to base the main safari ingredients.

A Tented Safari with Wildlife Explorer has no boundaries, no time frame, no need to conform to set itineraries. The freedom to experience the unspoilt vastness of Tanzania is completely in your hands. Tell us what you are interested in, how long you wish to safari for and we will do the rest.

Who are we?

Gary & Jo Strand and Marianne Zelleke are mentioned above, however, behind the scenes, Wildlife Explorer has one of the most loyal and long serving teams in the business some of whom joined the company as long ago as 1985!!

Office Managers, Mechanics and of course highly trained Camp-Crew including Chefs, Waiters and Tent Stewards all endeavour to make a Safari with Wildlife Explorer the adventure of a lifetime.