Is my safari company legit? A 10-minute checklist
Quick answer
In ten minutes you can check most of what matters: search the exact company name with 'scam' and 'refund', look it up on the business register and association directory, reverse image search the gallery, and confirm the payee name matches the registered company.
Last reviewed by the SafariVerify team.
Minutes 1-3: search
Search the exact business name, then the name plus 'scam', 'refund' and 'complaint'. Check whether the company has traded under another name.
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Minutes 4-7: records
Look the entity up on the business register and the relevant operator association directory. Note the incorporation date and the exact legal name.
Minutes 8-10: payment and people
Confirm the payee name, ask for the licence number, and request a short video call. Those three requests filter out most fraud on their own.
Your checklist
- Search the exact name plus 'scam', 'refund', 'complaint'
- Check the business register and association directory
- Reverse image search three gallery photos
- Confirm the payee name matches the registered company
- Ask for the licence number and a two-minute video call
Sources
- BRELA — Tanzania business registration search
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) — member directory
- Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) — member directory
- Tanzania Tourist Board — tour operator licensing (TALA)
Licensing rules, fees and directories change. Always confirm details with the issuing body on the day you pay. See our methodology for what we can and cannot know.
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