Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Maasai Way Safaris.

At Maasai Way Safaris, we understand that privacy is built on trust. Whether you are planning your first African safari, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar, or contacting us for travel advice, you trust us with your personal information. We recognize the importance of protecting that information and are committed to handling it responsibly, transparently, and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how Maasai Way Safaris ("the Company", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, stores, shares, and safeguards your personal information whenever you interact with our business. This includes visiting our website, requesting a quotation, communicating with our travel consultants, making a reservation, participating in one of our tours, subscribing to our newsletters, or otherwise using our services.

Our commitment extends beyond legal compliance. We believe every traveler has the right to understand what information is collected, why it is collected, how it is used, who it may be shared with, and the choices available regarding their personal data. Transparency forms an essential part of the relationship we build with every client.

As an international tour operator serving travelers from around the world, we process information only where it is necessary to provide our travel services, comply with legal obligations, improve customer experiences, protect the safety of our guests, and operate our business efficiently.

We have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, accidental loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no electronic system can guarantee absolute security, Maasai Way Safaris continuously reviews its internal practices to maintain appropriate levels of protection for the information entrusted to us.

By accessing our website, requesting information, making a booking, communicating with our staff, or participating in any services provided by Maasai Way Safaris, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal information in accordance with its provisions, where such consent is required by applicable law.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the manner in which your personal information is handled, we encourage you to contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected, processed, stored, or otherwise handled by Maasai Way Safaris in connection with our travel services, business operations, and digital platforms.

The Policy applies regardless of whether you interact with us through our official website, online booking forms, email correspondence, telephone calls, WhatsApp messages, social media platforms, travel exhibitions, referral partners, travel agencies, or direct communication with members of our team.

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals whose personal information we process, including but not limited to:

  • Prospective travelers requesting quotations or travel advice.
  • Clients who book or participate in our tours.
  • Website visitors.
  • Subscribers to newsletters or promotional communications.
  • Individuals making inquiries on behalf of others.
  • Business partners and suppliers where personal information is exchanged during legitimate business activities.
  • Individuals whose emergency contact details are provided by a traveler.
  • Travel agents acting on behalf of clients.

This Policy governs the processing of personal information before, during, and after your journey with Maasai Way Safaris. Certain information may continue to be retained after your tour has concluded where required for legal compliance, accounting obligations, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, customer support, or other legitimate business purposes.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected independently by third-party organizations whose services form part of your travel arrangements. Hotels, airlines, payment providers, insurance companies, National Park authorities, visa processing agencies, and other suppliers maintain their own privacy practices, and Maasai Way Safaris is not responsible for the manner in which such organizations process personal information once it has been lawfully shared for the purpose of delivering your requested services.

Where our website contains links to external websites operated by third parties, this Privacy Policy applies only to the information collected by Maasai Way Safaris. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites before providing personal information through those platforms.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions and any additional booking documents provided by Maasai Way Safaris.

Information We Collect

In order to provide safe, efficient, and personalized travel services, Maasai Way Safaris collects different categories of personal information depending on the nature of your interaction with us. The information we collect is limited to what is reasonably necessary for the purposes described within this Privacy Policy.

The categories of information we may collect include personal identification information, contact details, travel preferences, booking information, payment records, technical website information, communication history, and other information voluntarily provided by you.

The specific information collected may include:

Personal Identification Information

To confirm bookings, prepare travel documents, and comply with legal or regulatory requirements, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Passport expiry date
  • Gender
  • Country of residence

Contact Information

To communicate with you regarding your booking or travel arrangements, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • WhatsApp number
  • Residential address
  • Postal address
  • Preferred communication method

Travel Information

To organize your itinerary effectively, we may collect:

  • Planned travel dates
  • Flight details
  • Arrival and departure information
  • Accommodation preferences
  • Room occupancy preferences
  • Destination preferences
  • Activity selections
  • Travel history with Maasai Way Safaris
  • Special celebration information such as honeymoons or anniversaries

Medical and Safety Information

Where relevant to your travel experience, particularly for Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions or specialized activities, we may collect limited health-related information voluntarily provided by you, including:

  • Food allergies
  • Medical allergies
  • Mobility requirements
  • Existing medical conditions
  • Dietary restrictions
  • Emergency medical information
  • Fitness declarations
  • Pregnancy information where relevant

Such information is collected solely for the purpose of protecting your health and safety during your journey.

Emergency Contact Information

For safety reasons, we may request:

  • Emergency contact name
  • Relationship to the traveler
  • Telephone number
  • Email address

Payment Information

When processing reservations, we may collect:

  • Billing address
  • Payment confirmation
  • Transaction reference numbers
  • Invoice details
  • Deposit records
  • Outstanding balances

For your security, Maasai Way Safaris does not intentionally store complete credit or debit card details where payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.

Communication Records

To improve customer service and maintain accurate booking records, we may retain copies of:

  • Email correspondence
  • Booking confirmations
  • Customer inquiries
  • Live chat conversations
  • WhatsApp communications
  • Customer support requests
  • Feedback and reviews voluntarily submitted by clients

We collect only information that is relevant to the services requested and strive to avoid collecting unnecessary personal information.

Information You Provide to Us

Much of the personal information processed by Maasai Way Safaris is provided directly by you during your interactions with our business. By voluntarily providing this information, you enable us to prepare quotations, organize travel arrangements, communicate effectively, and deliver the services you have requested.

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Request a safari quotation.
  • Complete an online inquiry form.
  • Contact us by email.
  • Call our office.
  • Send a WhatsApp message.
  • Communicate through social media.
  • Confirm a booking.
  • Complete payment for a tour.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Submit travel preferences.
  • Complete pre-departure forms.
  • Provide passport information.
  • Submit visa-related documentation.
  • Share emergency contact details.
  • Complete customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Leave reviews or testimonials.
  • Participate in promotional campaigns or competitions.
  • Contact customer support.

The information you provide may vary depending on the services requested. For example, a traveler booking a Mount Kilimanjaro expedition may provide medical information relevant to high-altitude trekking, while a client booking a luxury safari may provide accommodation preferences, dietary requirements, and flight schedules.

Where you provide personal information relating to another individual—such as family members, traveling companions, or emergency contacts—you confirm that you have obtained the necessary authority or consent to share such information with Maasai Way Safaris for the purposes of delivering the requested travel services.

Clients are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is accurate, complete, and kept up to date. Failure to provide accurate information may affect our ability to deliver the requested services and may result in delays, booking errors, or additional costs.

Where optional information is requested, you remain free to decide whether or not to provide it. However, choosing not to provide certain information may limit our ability to personalize your travel experience or fulfill specific requests.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit the Maasai Way Safaris website, certain information may be collected automatically through the use of cookies, server logs, analytics tools, and similar technologies. This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, improve user experience, enhance website performance, and maintain the security of our online services.

Information collected automatically may include:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device type.
  • Operating system.
  • Screen resolution.
  • Language preferences.
  • Time zone.
  • Pages visited.
  • Time spent on each page.
  • Navigation paths.
  • Referring websites.
  • Search terms used within the website.
  • Click behavior.
  • Date and time of access.
  • Website performance information.

This technical information generally does not identify you personally. Instead, it helps us understand overall visitor behavior, identify technical issues, monitor website performance, detect suspicious activity, and improve the effectiveness of our website.

We may also use analytics services to generate aggregated statistical information regarding website traffic, visitor demographics, and content performance. These reports assist us in improving our website design, developing more useful travel information, and enhancing the overall user experience.

Cookies and similar technologies may also remember your preferences, language settings, recently viewed pages, and other browsing information to provide a more personalized experience during future visits.

Where required by applicable law, visitors will be given the opportunity to manage their cookie preferences before non-essential cookies are activated.

Automatically collected information is used solely for legitimate business purposes, including website administration, security monitoring, service improvement, fraud prevention, and understanding how visitors engage with our online content. Wherever possible, this information is analyzed in aggregate form and is not used to identify individual users without a lawful basis.

Information from Third Parties

In certain circumstances, Maasai Way Safaris may receive personal information about you from trusted third parties where such information is necessary to provide the travel services you have requested or where you have authorized another party to act on your behalf.

Information obtained from third parties is processed with the same level of care and confidentiality as information collected directly from you. We only receive such information where there is a legitimate business purpose or legal basis for doing so.

Third parties from whom we may receive personal information include:

  • Licensed travel agencies.
  • Tour operators and destination management companies.
  • Corporate travel coordinators.
  • Family members or friends making bookings on your behalf.
  • Authorized representatives acting with your consent.
  • Accommodation providers.
  • Airlines and domestic flight operators.
  • National Park authorities.
  • Government tourism agencies.
  • Payment service providers.
  • Insurance companies.
  • Marketing partners.
  • Social media platforms.
  • Analytics providers.

The information received may include your contact details, booking information, travel preferences, payment confirmations, passport details, flight schedules, accommodation arrangements, emergency contact information, or other details required to organize your itinerary.

For example, if a travel agency confirms a safari booking on your behalf, we may receive your name, travel dates, passport information, and itinerary requirements directly from that agency. Likewise, if your domestic flight is arranged by one of our trusted airline partners, we may receive updated flight schedules to coordinate your airport transfers efficiently.

We may also receive publicly available information where you choose to interact with Maasai Way Safaris through social media platforms. This may include your public profile information, comments, reviews, photographs, or messages voluntarily shared with us through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube.

Where information is received from third parties, Maasai Way Safaris expects those organizations to have collected and shared such information lawfully and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

If you believe information about you has been shared with Maasai Way Safaris without your authorization, you are encouraged to contact us so that we may investigate the matter and take appropriate action where necessary.

How We Use Your Information

The personal information collected by Maasai Way Safaris is used solely for legitimate business purposes connected with the delivery of our travel services, customer support, legal obligations, business operations, and the continuous improvement of our services.

We process your information responsibly and only where it is necessary to provide the services you have requested or where we have another lawful basis for doing so.

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

To Process Your Booking

We use your information to prepare quotations, confirm reservations, issue invoices, organize accommodation, reserve National Park permits, arrange domestic flights, coordinate airport transfers, and prepare travel documentation necessary for your itinerary.

To Deliver Our Travel Services

Your personal information allows us to coordinate safari logistics, mountain expeditions, Zanzibar excursions, cultural tours, transportation services, accommodation arrangements, and all other components of your booked itinerary.

To Communicate With You

We use your contact information to respond to inquiries, provide booking confirmations, send travel updates, communicate itinerary changes, answer questions, and provide assistance before, during, and after your journey.

To Ensure Your Safety

Certain information—including emergency contacts, dietary requirements, allergies, and medical information voluntarily provided by you—may be used to help protect your health and safety throughout your travels, particularly during Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions and remote safari experiences.

To Process Payments

We use payment-related information to process deposits, issue invoices, confirm payments, maintain accounting records, and manage refunds where applicable.

To Comply With Legal Obligations

Certain information may be processed in order to comply with Tanzanian laws, immigration requirements, taxation regulations, National Park regulations, anti-fraud measures, and other legal obligations imposed upon the Company.

To Improve Our Services

We analyze customer feedback, website usage statistics, travel trends, and service performance to improve our tours, website functionality, customer experience, and operational efficiency.

To Personalize Your Experience

Where appropriate, we use your travel preferences, previous bookings, accommodation choices, dietary requirements, and special occasions to provide a more personalized and enjoyable travel experience.

Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law or where you have provided your consent, we may send newsletters, travel inspiration, promotional offers, destination updates, seasonal packages, and other marketing communications that may be of interest to you.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions provided within our emails or by contacting us directly.

Customer Support

We use your information to investigate concerns, respond to complaints, resolve booking issues, provide after-sales support, and improve the quality of our customer service.

Maasai Way Safaris does not sell your personal information to third parties for commercial advertising purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Maasai Way Safaris processes personal information only where there is an appropriate legal basis for doing so. Depending upon the circumstances, the legal basis for processing your personal data may include one or more of the following.

Performance of a Contract

Most personal information is processed because it is necessary to fulfill the travel services you have requested.

This includes processing information required to:

  • Confirm bookings.
  • Arrange accommodation.
  • Secure National Park permits.
  • Organize airport transfers.
  • Coordinate flights.
  • Deliver safari and climbing services.
  • Process payments.
  • Provide customer support.

Without this information, we may be unable to provide the services requested.

Legal Obligations

Certain information must be processed in order to comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Examples include:

  • Financial reporting.
  • Tax obligations.
  • Immigration requirements.
  • National Park regulations.
  • Government reporting requirements.
  • Fraud prevention measures.

Legitimate Business Interests

We may process personal information where doing so is reasonably necessary for the legitimate interests of Maasai Way Safaris, provided those interests do not override your privacy rights.

Examples include:

  • Improving website performance.
  • Preventing fraud.
  • Maintaining cybersecurity.
  • Responding to customer inquiries.
  • Improving tour operations.
  • Conducting internal business analysis.
  • Maintaining accurate records.

Consent

In certain situations, we rely upon your consent before processing your personal information.

Examples include:

  • Marketing newsletters.
  • Promotional emails.
  • Optional surveys.
  • Photography used for promotional purposes.
  • Cookie preferences where required by law.

You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Protection of Vital Interests

In rare emergency situations, personal information may be processed where necessary to protect your life, health, or physical safety, or that of another individual.

This may include sharing medical information with emergency responders or healthcare providers where immediate assistance is required.

Maasai Way Safaris ensures that all personal information is processed fairly, transparently, and only for the purposes described within this Privacy Policy.

Sharing Your Information

Maasai Way Safaris respects the confidentiality of your personal information and does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

However, in order to provide the travel services you have requested, certain personal information may need to be shared with carefully selected third-party service providers and business partners.

Information may be shared with:

  • Hotels, lodges, tented camps, and resorts.
  • Domestic and international airlines.
  • Airport transfer providers.
  • Safari guides and operational staff.
  • Mount Kilimanjaro support teams.
  • Zanzibar excursion operators.
  • National Park authorities.
  • Government agencies where legally required.
  • Immigration authorities where applicable.
  • Payment service providers.
  • Banking institutions.
  • Insurance companies.
  • Emergency medical providers.
  • Legal advisors.
  • Professional auditors.
  • Technology service providers.
  • Website hosting providers.
  • Customer relationship management systems.

Only the minimum amount of information reasonably necessary to perform the required service is shared.

For example, accommodation providers may receive your name, room preferences, and dietary requirements, while National Park authorities may receive passport information required for permit processing.

Where third-party suppliers process personal information on our behalf, we expect them to maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality, security, and privacy consistent with applicable legal requirements.

We may also disclose personal information where required by law, court order, governmental authority, or where disclosure is necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

In the event of a business merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality safeguards.

Except as described in this Privacy Policy, your personal information will not be shared with unrelated third parties without your knowledge or consent.

International Data Transfers

As an international tour operator serving travelers from around the world, Maasai Way Safaris may occasionally transfer or process personal information across national borders where such transfers are necessary to deliver the services you have requested.

International transfers may occur when communicating with overseas travel agents, international clients, payment processors, cloud service providers, email hosting services, reservation systems, airline partners, or other service providers involved in organizing your travel experience.

For example, if you reside outside Tanzania and make a booking through our website, your personal information may be transmitted between your country of residence, our offices in Tanzania, and trusted service providers located in other jurisdictions for the purpose of confirming reservations, processing payments, or facilitating customer support.

Whenever international transfers occur, Maasai Way Safaris takes reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

These safeguards may include contractual confidentiality obligations, secure communication systems, encryption technologies, access controls, and the use of reputable service providers with established data protection practices.

While we strive to work only with trusted partners, privacy laws and levels of legal protection may differ between countries. By using our services and providing your personal information, you acknowledge that certain international transfers may be necessary to fulfill your booking and deliver the travel services you have requested.

Maasai Way Safaris will continue to handle all personal information responsibly and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where processing takes place.

Data Retention

Maasai Way Safaris retains personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, enforce contractual agreements, maintain business records, and protect the legitimate interests of the Company and its Clients.

The length of time personal information is retained depends upon the nature of the information, the services provided, and the legal obligations applicable to our business operations. Different categories of information may therefore be retained for different periods.

For example, booking records, invoices, payment confirmations, and accounting documents may be retained for several years in accordance with financial reporting and taxation requirements. Customer correspondence, travel itineraries, and operational records may also be retained for a reasonable period to facilitate customer support, respond to future inquiries, process repeat bookings, and resolve any disputes that may arise after travel has concluded.

Medical information voluntarily provided for the purpose of ensuring a Client's safety during a particular tour is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill that purpose or to comply with legal obligations arising from the delivery of the travel services.

Marketing preferences and communication records may be retained until you unsubscribe from our marketing communications or request that your information be removed, subject to any legal obligations requiring continued retention.

When personal information is no longer required, Maasai Way Safaris will securely delete, anonymize, or permanently destroy the information using appropriate methods designed to prevent unauthorized recovery or access.

In circumstances where legal proceedings, investigations, insurance claims, or regulatory matters are ongoing, certain information may be retained beyond the normal retention period until such matters have been fully resolved.

The Company regularly reviews its data retention practices to ensure that personal information is not retained longer than reasonably necessary and continues to be managed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and recognized data protection principles.

Data Security

Maasai Way Safaris recognizes that protecting personal information is an essential part of maintaining the confidence and trust of our Clients. We are committed to implementing appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, accidental disclosure, alteration, misuse, destruction, or loss.

We continuously evaluate our security practices and adopt reasonable measures appropriate to the size and nature of our business operations. These measures are intended to reduce potential security risks while supporting the secure delivery of our travel services.

Our security measures may include:

  • Secure website hosting and encrypted website connections (SSL/TLS).
  • Password-protected business systems and accounts.
  • Access controls limiting personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Secure cloud storage provided by reputable technology partners.
  • Regular software updates and security maintenance.
  • Internal confidentiality procedures for employees and contractors.
  • Secure payment processing through trusted third-party payment providers.
  • Routine monitoring of our digital systems to detect suspicious activity.
  • Physical safeguards protecting business records and equipment.

Access to personal information is restricted to employees, consultants, guides, and trusted service providers who require such access solely for the performance of their professional responsibilities. All individuals handling personal information are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and process information only in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.

Although Maasai Way Safaris employs reasonable security measures, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. As such, while we strive to protect your personal information using commercially reasonable safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute security against every possible cyber threat or unauthorized intrusion.

Should we become aware of a security incident involving unauthorized access to personal information, we will take appropriate steps to investigate the incident, contain any potential risks, and, where required by applicable law, notify affected individuals and relevant authorities within a reasonable timeframe.

Clients also play an important role in protecting their own personal information. We encourage users to safeguard their account credentials, avoid sharing sensitive information through unsecured communication channels, and notify Maasai Way Safaris immediately if they believe their personal information has been compromised.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Maasai Way Safaris website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the browsing experience, improve website functionality, analyze visitor behavior, measure website performance, and provide content that is more relevant to our visitors.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize your device during future visits and remember certain preferences or actions performed while browsing.

The types of cookies we may use include:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the proper operation of our website and enable core functionality such as page navigation, website security, form submissions, and booking-related features. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function correctly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information regarding page visits, visitor behavior, traffic sources, session duration, and overall website performance. This information allows us to continuously improve our website and better understand the interests of our visitors.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, previously viewed pages, and other personalized website features that improve your browsing experience.

Marketing Cookies

Where applicable and permitted by law, marketing cookies may be used to display travel-related advertisements, measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns, and provide content that is more relevant to your interests across various online platforms.

Our website may also utilize third-party services such as website analytics providers, advertising platforms, social media integrations, and embedded content providers, each of which may place their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies by default. However, visitors may choose to modify their browser settings to block, restrict, or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of some features of our website.

Where required by applicable law, visitors will be provided with the opportunity to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies through our website's cookie consent mechanism before such cookies are activated.

Marketing Communications

From time to time, Maasai Way Safaris may send promotional communications to individuals who have expressed interest in our services, subscribed to our newsletters, requested travel quotations, participated in promotional campaigns, or otherwise consented to receive marketing information.

Marketing communications may include:

  • Special safari offers.
  • Seasonal travel promotions.
  • New tour packages.
  • Destination guides.
  • Travel inspiration.
  • Company news and announcements.
  • Exclusive discounts.
  • Event invitations.
  • Customer stories and testimonials.
  • Educational travel content.

We believe that marketing communications should be relevant, informative, and respectful of your preferences. For this reason, we do not send unsolicited marketing messages where consent is required by applicable law.

You may withdraw your consent or unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included within our marketing emails.
  • Contacting Maasai Way Safaris directly by email.
  • Requesting removal through our customer support team.
  • Updating your communication preferences where such functionality is available.

Please note that opting out of marketing communications does not prevent us from sending important non-promotional communications relating to your existing bookings, payments, itinerary changes, travel documentation, safety updates, or customer support requests.

We do not sell or disclose customer contact information to unrelated third parties for independent marketing purposes.

Our marketing communications are intended to keep travelers informed about exciting opportunities to explore Tanzania while respecting individual privacy preferences at all times.

Your Privacy Rights

Maasai Way Safaris believes that every individual should have meaningful control over their personal information. Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you may have certain rights regarding the personal data we hold about you.

Depending on your country of residence and the applicable legal framework, your privacy rights may include the right to:

Access Your Personal Information

You may request confirmation as to whether Maasai Way Safaris holds personal information relating to you and request a copy of that information.

Request Correction

If you believe any personal information we hold is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, you may request that it be corrected or updated.

Request Deletion

In certain circumstances, you may request that your personal information be deleted where there is no longer a legitimate reason for us to retain it, subject to legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations requiring continued retention.

Restrict Processing

You may request that we temporarily restrict the processing of your personal information while certain concerns or objections are being reviewed.

Object to Processing

Where permitted by applicable law, you may object to certain forms of processing based upon legitimate business interests, particularly where your information is being used for direct marketing purposes.

Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based upon your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

Data Portability

Where applicable, you may request that certain personal information be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format to enable transfer to another service provider.

Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that Maasai Way Safaris has not handled your personal information appropriately, you may contact us directly so that we can investigate your concerns. Where applicable, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority within your jurisdiction.

To exercise any of these rights, Clients may contact Maasai Way Safaris using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Before fulfilling certain requests, we may ask you to verify your identity in order to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or fraudulent requests.

While we are committed to respecting your privacy rights, certain requests may be limited where personal information must be retained to comply with legal obligations, fulfill contractual responsibilities, prevent fraud, resolve disputes, or protect the legitimate interests of the Company or other individuals.

Maasai Way Safaris will respond to all legitimate privacy requests within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Children's Privacy

Maasai Way Safaris is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of children. Our travel services are designed primarily for adults and families traveling together, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without the knowledge and involvement of a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized adult.

Where a child participates in a safari, Mount Kilimanjaro expedition (subject to applicable age restrictions), Zanzibar holiday, or any other tour organized by Maasai Way Safaris, personal information relating to the child may be collected only to the extent necessary for planning and delivering the requested travel services.

Such information may include:

  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Nationality.
  • Passport information.
  • Emergency contact details.
  • Dietary requirements.
  • Medical information relevant to the child's safety.
  • Accommodation arrangements.
  • Travel documentation.

This information is typically provided by the child's parent, legal guardian, or the individual responsible for making the booking.

Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that any information submitted on behalf of a child is accurate, complete, and provided with appropriate authority.

Where consent is required for the processing of a child's personal information under applicable laws, Maasai Way Safaris will rely upon the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly use children's personal information for direct marketing purposes, behavioral advertising, or unrelated commercial activities.

If Maasai Way Safaris becomes aware that personal information has been collected directly from a child without appropriate parental authorization where required, we will take reasonable steps to investigate the matter and delete the information where appropriate.

Parents or legal guardians who have questions regarding the processing of a child's personal information or who wish to request access, correction, or deletion of such information are encouraged to contact Maasai Way Safaris using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Websites

The Maasai Way Safaris website may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms, payment providers, social media platforms, tourism organizations, accommodation providers, travel resources, or other external websites that are not owned, operated, or controlled by Maasai Way Safaris.

These links are provided solely for the convenience and benefit of our visitors and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the privacy practices, policies, or content of those external websites.

Once you leave the Maasai Way Safaris website and access a third-party website, your use of that website is governed by the privacy policy, terms of use, and security practices of the respective website operator.

Maasai Way Safaris has no control over the manner in which third-party websites collect, use, disclose, store, or otherwise process personal information. We therefore accept no responsibility or liability for the privacy practices, content, accuracy, or security of any external website.

Examples of third-party websites that you may access through our website include:

  • Payment processing services.
  • Airline booking systems.
  • Accommodation providers.
  • National Park information websites.
  • Government tourism portals.
  • Visa information services.
  • Travel insurance providers.
  • Social media platforms.
  • Online review websites such as TripAdvisor.
  • Google Maps and other mapping services.

We encourage all visitors to carefully review the privacy policies of any third-party website before submitting personal information or completing online transactions.

The inclusion of external links on our website does not imply that Maasai Way Safaris accepts responsibility for the operation or privacy practices of those external services.

Social Media

Maasai Way Safaris maintains an active presence across various social media platforms to engage with travelers, share travel inspiration, promote our services, provide customer support, and communicate important updates about our company and destinations.

Our official social media channels may include platforms such as:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • X (formerly Twitter)
  • WhatsApp Business

When you interact with Maasai Way Safaris through social media—such as by liking, commenting, sharing, tagging, messaging, or mentioning our accounts—you may voluntarily provide personal information that becomes visible either publicly or according to your own privacy settings on those platforms.

Please be aware that social media platforms operate independently from Maasai Way Safaris and maintain their own privacy policies, community standards, and data processing practices. Your use of these platforms is governed by the terms and privacy policies of the respective service providers.

Information voluntarily shared through public comments, reviews, testimonials, photographs, videos, or user-generated content may be visible to other users of those platforms.

Where you contact Maasai Way Safaris through private messaging services, we may retain copies of those communications for customer support, booking assistance, service improvement, quality assurance, and record-keeping purposes.

From time to time, with your permission, Maasai Way Safaris may share photographs, testimonials, videos, or travel experiences submitted by Clients as part of our promotional activities. Wherever reasonably practicable, we will seek your consent before using identifiable content for marketing purposes.

If you wish to have publicly shared content removed from our official social media pages where reasonably possible, you may contact us directly. While we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests, we cannot control content that has already been shared by other users or distributed outside our official platforms.

CCTV and Photography

To promote the safety and security of our Clients, employees, business premises, and operational activities, certain locations operated by or associated with Maasai Way Safaris may utilize Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems where appropriate and legally permitted.

CCTV may be used for purposes including:

  • Protecting visitors and staff.
  • Preventing unauthorized access.
  • Assisting in the investigation of security incidents.
  • Protecting Company property.
  • Supporting public safety.
  • Preventing theft, fraud, or criminal activity.

Where CCTV systems are in operation, appropriate signage will generally be displayed where reasonably practicable.

Recorded footage is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for security purposes, legal compliance, or incident investigations before being securely deleted or overwritten.

In addition to CCTV, photographs and videos may be taken during tours, safaris, cultural experiences, Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions, Zanzibar excursions, and other travel activities organized by Maasai Way Safaris.

These photographs may be captured by:

  • Company staff.
  • Professional photographers.
  • Tour guides.
  • Clients themselves.
  • Fellow travelers participating in group tours.

Where Maasai Way Safaris intends to use photographs or videos clearly identifying individual Clients for promotional purposes—including our website, brochures, advertisements, newsletters, or social media platforms—we will seek consent wherever reasonably practicable.

Clients who prefer not to appear in promotional materials are encouraged to inform Maasai Way Safaris before or during the tour so that reasonable efforts can be made to respect their preferences.

Please note that Maasai Way Safaris cannot control photographs or videos independently captured and shared by other travelers participating in group tours or by members of the public.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Maasai Way Safaris may update, revise, or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business operations, legal obligations, technological developments, industry best practices, or the services we provide.

Updates may become necessary for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Introduction of new travel services.
  • Changes in applicable laws or regulations.
  • Improvements to our website or digital platforms.
  • Adoption of new technologies.
  • Enhanced security measures.
  • Changes in third-party service providers.
  • Operational improvements.

Whenever material changes are made to this Privacy Policy, the updated version will be published on the Maasai Way Safaris website together with a revised "Last Updated" date appearing at the beginning of the document.

Where required by applicable law, or where significant changes materially affect the way personal information is processed, we may also notify Clients through appropriate communication channels such as email or website announcements.

We encourage all website visitors and Clients to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how their personal information is collected, used, protected, and managed.

Your continued use of the Maasai Way Safaris website or services after an updated Privacy Policy has become effective constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised Policy, except where additional consent is required by applicable law.

Maasai Way Safaris remains committed to maintaining transparency and continuously improving our privacy practices in line with evolving legal standards and customer expectations.

Contact Information

Clients requiring assistance before, during, or after their journey are encouraged to contact Maasai Way Safaris using the official communication channels provided below.

Maasai Way Safaris

Registered Office:
Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania

Email:
info@maasaiway.com

Website:
www.maasaiway.com

Telephone / WhatsApp:
+255 789 918 500

Business correspondence relating to bookings, amendments, cancellations, complaints, or legal matters should be submitted using the official email address above. Clients are encouraged to retain copies of all communications and payment confirmations for their records.

By confirming a reservation with Maasai Way Safaris, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. This agreement shall remain effective from the date of booking confirmation until all obligations arising from the travel services have been fully performed or otherwise concluded in accordance with these Terms.

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