The word Joca is a synonym which is coined from company owner’s names i.e. We focus on providing adventures safaris and cultural tours in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. Our aim is to enable everyone to visit a place of his/her dream in Tanzania for an affordable price. We strive at providing memorable safaris by operating professionally. The decision to form a company came after a careful evaluat
ion of tourism industry in the country, through an experience of working in the same industry for several years. We thought our expertise in this business can contribute to the sustainable livelihood of people in the community we operate our businesses. Meet Your Hosts
We believe in maintaining high standards of governance, by managing the business to create a long term sustainable benefit for all our stake holders. We are committed to maintain these high standards through enhancement of culture and values of the people we work with. We also strive to develop and have a right mix of people and processes in place so as to achieve the balance between the business and social enterprise. Joca Tours Co-Founders, John and Caterina speak five languages between them. They will happily conduct your tour in Swahili, English, German, French or Italian so that you don’t miss any of the action! Caterina John Elias Mollel
Caterina’s long-standing love affair with Africa began over five years ago. Since that first trip, she has traveled and worked extensively across East and Southern Africa. Originally from Switzerland, she worked in client management for eighteen years before relocating permanently to Arusha three years ago. Caterina is passionate about ensuring tourists get the best possible service for all their travel needs. John Elias Mollel
John, a Tanzanian national who graduated from the College of African Wildlife Management, has worked as a safari guide in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Zanzibar for many years. Combining his extensive knowledge of native animals and his natural passion for environmental conservation, John will give you unprecedented insight into animal behaviors and rituals, making your safari both entertaining and highly educational.