Discover Our Story
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Bab Expedition & Trekking Company, your go-to travel company for extraordinary hiking experiences on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. With 24 years of expertise, we provide customized hiking packages across six routes, ensuring a rich understanding of the mountain, its culture, and its people. Born into the Meru tribe and residing between Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro, Babuu is a family man who embraces the Tanzanian tradition of sharing and helping others. Our mission is to offer a safe and awe-inspiring adventure for all ages, creating lasting memories along the way.
Song of Kilimanjaro
Jambo Jambo Bwana. Habarigani, nzurisana, wageni. Mwakaribishwa. Kilimanjaro Hakuna Matata.
(Hello sir, how are you? Very well, guests. You are welcome. Kilimanjaro-no worries.)
PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER AND FOUNDER
To All Who Seek a Unique Expedition,
I have worked as a guide on Mount Kilimanjaro for over 24 years. Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru are located on either side of my home, since birth. I am of the Meru tribe, and I take great pride in my homeland.
I started farming with my father at a young age. We had a farm near the Kilimanjaro airport, and I would watch airplanes come in and out of the airport all day long. I could see Mt. Kilimanjaro from our farm on a clear day without clouds, and knew that people were coming to our country to climb the mountain. At an early age, I wanted to become a guide, and be able to climb the mountain myself.
I went to Mt. Meru Tour Guide College and received my certification training. That was more than 24 years ago. I have been with the same company ever since, and now I have a desire to run my own company. I love to hike and be in nature, and I would like to share this beautiful mountain with people from all over the world. My goal is to help others enjoy the trip and make it to the top, even when they are tired and exhausted. My company is dedicated to help hikers reach the peak of the mountain, by meeting their needs.
Over the past 24 years, I’ve continued to hike the mountain, work the land, build a life with the love of my life, and raise three wonderful kids. Now, we’ve opened our home and hearts to three more children from our family. I’ve truly been blessed, and I want to continue using those blessings to be a blessing to others.
I have a passion for starting my own company that gives people a truly unique experience—not just climbing the mountain, but also experiencing the beauty, culture, and people of Tanzania. For those who want more than simply reaching the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, I want to create an opportunity for them to experience the real Tanzania and everything it has to offer.
My wife and I share a passion for children, and especially, when it deals with education. We have both grown up in a country where it is hard to make it all the way through secondary education, let alone primary school. We would like to see as many children as possible have the opportunity to get an education. My wife is an educator and has a college degree. In building this expedition company, we are dedicated in giving 10% of all our profits to educating children in need. We will choose children that may never have the chance to go to school. Our goal is to give back to our community and country by helping the children.
I would like to provide you with real and honest information about the mountain and its people. In addition, I want to present to you a unique opportunity to have a hand in providing children with education and livelihood. So that, they may have the opportunity to experience what has been given to me.
Babuu Augustine Nanyaro (Founder and Guide)
