ABOUT MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS
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Offbeat trips and expeditions are our passion! With 10 years of experience in organizing private expeditions to the remotest parts of our planet, we made it lifelong love.
By joining our team, you will discover the lost tribes and vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and stunning rituals, you will climb volcanoes and survive in deserts, you will explore wild jungles and disappearing wildlife!
Our expeditions will take you to the world as it was once created.
You will touch the unknown and explore the unique before it disappears!
By joining our team, you will discover the lost tribes and vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and stunning rituals, you will climb volcanoes and survive in deserts, you will explore wild jungles and disappearing wildlife!
Our expeditions will take you to the world as it was once created.
You will touch the unknown and explore the unique before it disappears!
MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS is a unique experience filled with the spirit of adventure and discovery that we create in our expeditions to the farthest and most unexplored corners of the planet.
Lost tribes and disappearing cultures, ancient traditions and shocking rituals, active volcanoes and lifeless deserts, primeval jungles and wild animals - with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS you will see all the diversity of the world! Before they disappear!
OUR TEAM
Story of our company started 7 years ago by one person who turned his hobby into his life's work.
His name is Kolbov Alexey, but we simply call him Mzungu (by the way, in Swahili it means "white tramp", that's how we are called and perceived in many tribes, not only in Africa).
Mzungu has the ability to unite around him the same enthusiastic people. This is how the MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS team and the club of advanced travelers I AM MZUNGU appeared!
His name is Kolbov Alexey, but we simply call him Mzungu (by the way, in Swahili it means "white tramp", that's how we are called and perceived in many tribes, not only in Africa).
Mzungu has the ability to unite around him the same enthusiastic people. This is how the MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS team and the club of advanced travelers I AM MZUNGU appeared!
Mzungu - is an ideologist and team leader of many expeditions, including the first Russian expedition in Niger for Cure Salée festival, the first Russian dog expedition to Cape Dezhnev.
Photographer, author of numerous publications in Discovery and Vokrug Sveta, member of the Russian Geographical Society.
The invincible optimist and tireless heart and brain of MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS!
Photographer, author of numerous publications in Discovery and Vokrug Sveta, member of the Russian Geographical Society.
The invincible optimist and tireless heart and brain of MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS!
Christina is the mastermind, right hand, and Mzungu's RAM.
Convinced that love for Africa and ethnography is a family thing :)
Convinced that love for Africa and ethnography is a family thing :)
Irina is a threat of tax reporting, bank employees and the financial backbone of MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS!
She is a main person for all payments!
She is a main person for all payments!
Lida loves long hikes and photographing sunsets and mountains. SMM manager and lover of wintering in warm countries.
Anna is a reliable rear and back manager of our office.
On her shoulders lies the invisible front of our work: the preparation of contracts, preparation of expeditions, important tables and a million other important and significant tasks.
On her shoulders lies the invisible front of our work: the preparation of contracts, preparation of expeditions, important tables and a million other important and significant tasks.
A fan of distant journeys, foreign languages and sea cruises master.
She knows where you can definitely swim with whale sharks, in which region the wine tram runs, what city is cooler - New York or Chicago.
She can tell you where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans really meet, how to spend a day in London without spending a penny, and whether cashew wine can be made.
She knows where you can definitely swim with whale sharks, in which region the wine tram runs, what city is cooler - New York or Chicago.
She can tell you where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans really meet, how to spend a day in London without spending a penny, and whether cashew wine can be made.
Love for travel is in her blood, because Diana has already more than 40 countries under her belt! Her passion are photography, long walks and long journeys. She dreams of swimming with whales and visiting Antarctica one day :)
Meet Henrietta, or simply Geta ????:
She's a fearless thrill-seeker and adventurer extraordinaire. With over 1000 parachute jumps in various corners of our planet under her belt, she's a true adrenaline junkie. Notably, she also organized the 2014 Olympics and other large-scale events! Geta always spreads good vibes and cares deeply for those around her ????.
She's a fearless thrill-seeker and adventurer extraordinaire. With over 1000 parachute jumps in various corners of our planet under her belt, she's a true adrenaline junkie. Notably, she also organized the 2014 Olympics and other large-scale events! Geta always spreads good vibes and cares deeply for those around her ????.
Polina has been passionate about tourism since childhood and has experience in autonomous expeditions of the third difficulty category. She has camped on glaciers and even encountered a bear (fortunately, the bear was unharmed). Polina is a certified guide, a mountain guide, and the champion of Kazakhstan in rafting. She adores mountains, and there is no point on the planet where she wouldn't want to go.
Sveta is a fan of breaking cultural stereotypes and choosing unconventional routes. She has enchanted 1000 foreigners with Russia, volunteered with children in South America, developed a startup in India, danced at the carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and skied in the Himalayas.
Anya is a jack of all trades!
She likes to try new things, make people happier and capture the beauty of this world! :)
She has an extensive experience in organizing events, including the organization of children's football training session which was taken Guinness World Record
She likes to try new things, make people happier and capture the beauty of this world! :)
She has an extensive experience in organizing events, including the organization of children's football training session which was taken Guinness World Record
Misha is a professional ethnographer and expert in popular science projects.
And also this is THE team leader who can walk barefoot through the jungles of Venezuela and the Peruvian Amazon,
find a bear den in Chukotka by smell and tell thousands of stories about the traditions and culture of the Chukchi, Matses, Yanomami and other small peoples of the world
And also this is THE team leader who can walk barefoot through the jungles of Venezuela and the Peruvian Amazon,
find a bear den in Chukotka by smell and tell thousands of stories about the traditions and culture of the Chukchi, Matses, Yanomami and other small peoples of the world
Traveler, PhD in Biology, Ivan Kvasov popularizes science and takes people to different countries.
Ivan knows how to tell interesting stories. And he does it with undisguised pleasure.
Of course, apart from biology, he also discusses geography, history, ethnography, and culture.
Ivan knows how to tell interesting stories. And he does it with undisguised pleasure.
Of course, apart from biology, he also discusses geography, history, ethnography, and culture.
Makhach is a man with big heart!
On our expeditions to the North Caucasus, he will envelop everyone with his southern hospitality and makes you fall in love wit his native lands.
On our expeditions to the North Caucasus, he will envelop everyone with his southern hospitality and makes you fall in love wit his native lands.
Kristina is a climber and certified lifeguard.
A lover of mountains, wild taiga and extreme sports, a collector of sunrises on the peaks. Always on the move and looking for new adventures!
Christina loves children and takes care about their safe travels.
A lover of mountains, wild taiga and extreme sports, a collector of sunrises on the peaks. Always on the move and looking for new adventures!
Christina loves children and takes care about their safe travels.
Julia is a passionate orientalist. Love for Arab countries is in the blood from the Syrian father and frequent trips to Damascus since the very childhood. She adores the Middle East with all its contrasts and can help to understand the complicated history of the region.
Historian by education, born geographer and logistician. He always knows how to get from point A to point B in the most comfortable way.
He has visited more than 30 countries and believes that he did not visit and did not get to know the country until he personally visited the house of a local resident, did not feel the traditions and their way of life, and did not get in touch with the local culture, cuisine , music and worldview.
He has visited more than 30 countries and believes that he did not visit and did not get to know the country until he personally visited the house of a local resident, did not feel the traditions and their way of life, and did not get in touch with the local culture, cuisine , music and worldview.
A professional traveler and an unbridled optimist, having visited 150 countries and completed one round-the-world trip is under his belt. His passion for exploration is unyielding, and he is always eager to embark on a new journey. This traveler maintains the belief that there are no unremarkable destinations, as each locale offers its own unique charm and allure - you just need to know where and what to look for.
Love for travel is in her blood, because Diana has already more than 40 countries under her belt! Her passion are photography, long walks and long journeys. She dreams of swimming with whales and visiting Antarctica one day :)
Artem is a big fan of mountain climbing, biking and horse riding, jeeping, rafting and bungee jumping.
An expert on Central Asia and a champion in hospitality!
An expert on Central Asia and a champion in hospitality!
Traveled more than 70 countries, swam with whales and walked with lions!
Many years ago she left a piece of her heart in the mountains.
Her motto is "Better to try and regret than to regret not trying!"
She e takes care of the expedition members as if they were her own children.
Endless energy and passion for adventure!
Many years ago she left a piece of her heart in the mountains.
Her motto is "Better to try and regret than to regret not trying!"
She e takes care of the expedition members as if they were her own children.
Endless energy and passion for adventure!
Vladimir Alexeyev is the best travel photographer in the world for 2020 according to the Royal Photographic Society (United Kingdom) and former photographer for National Geographic Russia. He has won over 270 international photo awards and is a regular contributor to National Geographic, Discovery, Geo, and Vokrug Sveta magazines. He is also the President of the National Foundation for the Preservation of Spiritual, Cultural, and Natural Wealth "Native Land."
Vladimir knows how to uncover the secrets of the most captivating corners of the planet, making your journey unforgettable. With him, you don't just travel — you explore the world through the eyes of an artist, learning to see and appreciate its diversity on a new, deeper level.
Vladimir's approach to travel is based on profound respect for the cultures and traditions he encounters, which he shares through his tireless dedication to education and interaction.
Vladimir knows how to uncover the secrets of the most captivating corners of the planet, making your journey unforgettable. With him, you don't just travel — you explore the world through the eyes of an artist, learning to see and appreciate its diversity on a new, deeper level.
Vladimir's approach to travel is based on profound respect for the cultures and traditions he encounters, which he shares through his tireless dedication to education and interaction.
Alisher loves to eat, enjoys reading, and adores humor. With him, you'll always be satisfied, have a great mood, and find common topics for conversation. In childhood, he was engrossed in the novels of Jules Verne, and now he dreams of circumnavigating the globe.
ABOUT #IAMMZUNGU TRAVEL CLUB
I AM MZUNGU Travel Club is a community of like-minded people united by a common passion for travel, ready for adventures in the most remote and lost corners of the planet, together with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS. Before they disappear!
HOW CAN I JOIN THE CLUB?
Every traveler who has taken part in the expedition with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS, becomes a member of the Club and gets special advantages.
Club members receive the following discounts*:
- 3% for the second trip,
- 5% for the third,
- 7% for the fourth,
- 10% for the fifth and every subsequent one.
*These discounts also apply to family members!
Since 2024, we also hold closed trips only for Club members.
HONORARY CLUB MEMBERS
After completing 4 expeditions, a participant becomes an honorary member of the I AM MZUNGU Club with SILVER status, securing a 10% discount on all future journeys. To commemorate this milestone, we present a personalized engraved silver token with a leather strap and an individual Club member number.
I AM MZUNGU Travel Club Honorary Membership Benefits:
• Access to a private Telegram channel, where they receive first announcements about upcoming journeys.
• Priority in trip reservations.
• Priority on the waiting list in case of a fully booked group.
• Assigned manager for inquiries regarding trip bookings and additional services.
• 20% discounts on additional services by MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS, such as visa processing, hotel and transfer reservations, and flight arrangements.
• Exclusive Expeditions: Reserved solely for esteemed Club members, these expeditions occur periodically starting from the year of 2024.
• 10% Discount on All MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS: Applicable to all reservations, regardless of booking period, and extends to family members (spouses, children, parents, siblings).
• Distinctive Club Token: Crafted from pure silver and adorned with a leather strap, featuring personalized engravings and a unique Club membership number.
GOLD STATUS HONORARY CLUB MEMBERS
After completing 25 trips with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS, an Honorary Club member attains GOLD status, receiving a personalized gold token and securing a 15% discount on all future journeys.
In addition to the privileges granted to I AM MZUNGU travel club Honorary members, GOLD status also enjoy the following exclusive benefits:
• Wild Card: The opportunity to join any MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS expedition, even if the group is already full, exceeding the specified participant limit (limited to one wild card per expedition).
• 15% Personal Discount on All MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS: Regardless of the booking period, with a 10% discount for family members (spouses, children, parents, siblings).
• 50% Discount on Additional MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS Services: This encompasses visa processing, hotel and transfer bookings, as well as assistance with selecting and purchasing air tickets.
• Exquisite GOLD MEMBER Token: Crafted from pure gold and accompanied by a leather strap, featuring personalized engravings, a unique Club membership number, and an exclusive GOLD MEMBER identifier.
Welcome to the Club, friends!
HOW CAN I JOIN THE CLUB?
Every traveler who has taken part in the expedition with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS, becomes a member of the Club and gets special advantages.
Club members receive the following discounts*:
- 3% for the second trip,
- 5% for the third,
- 7% for the fourth,
- 10% for the fifth and every subsequent one.
*These discounts also apply to family members!
Since 2024, we also hold closed trips only for Club members.
HONORARY CLUB MEMBERS
After completing 4 expeditions, a participant becomes an honorary member of the I AM MZUNGU Club with SILVER status, securing a 10% discount on all future journeys. To commemorate this milestone, we present a personalized engraved silver token with a leather strap and an individual Club member number.
I AM MZUNGU Travel Club Honorary Membership Benefits:
• Access to a private Telegram channel, where they receive first announcements about upcoming journeys.
• Priority in trip reservations.
• Priority on the waiting list in case of a fully booked group.
• Assigned manager for inquiries regarding trip bookings and additional services.
• 20% discounts on additional services by MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS, such as visa processing, hotel and transfer reservations, and flight arrangements.
• Exclusive Expeditions: Reserved solely for esteemed Club members, these expeditions occur periodically starting from the year of 2024.
• 10% Discount on All MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS: Applicable to all reservations, regardless of booking period, and extends to family members (spouses, children, parents, siblings).
• Distinctive Club Token: Crafted from pure silver and adorned with a leather strap, featuring personalized engravings and a unique Club membership number.
GOLD STATUS HONORARY CLUB MEMBERS
After completing 25 trips with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS, an Honorary Club member attains GOLD status, receiving a personalized gold token and securing a 15% discount on all future journeys.
In addition to the privileges granted to I AM MZUNGU travel club Honorary members, GOLD status also enjoy the following exclusive benefits:
• Wild Card: The opportunity to join any MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS expedition, even if the group is already full, exceeding the specified participant limit (limited to one wild card per expedition).
• 15% Personal Discount on All MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS: Regardless of the booking period, with a 10% discount for family members (spouses, children, parents, siblings).
• 50% Discount on Additional MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS Services: This encompasses visa processing, hotel and transfer bookings, as well as assistance with selecting and purchasing air tickets.
• Exquisite GOLD MEMBER Token: Crafted from pure gold and accompanied by a leather strap, featuring personalized engravings, a unique Club membership number, and an exclusive GOLD MEMBER identifier.
Welcome to the Club, friends!
OUR MISSION
Our motto "Before they disappear" reflects our mission - to have time to capture the fragile world from the other, unknown side, the way it was created, and see the unique before it becomes part of history!
OUR ADVANTAGES
Uniqueness & adventurism
We find the most astonishing places on Earth and speed up to reach them. Our motto is to go ahead of road roller, touch the unique and unknown, before it disappears.
Wherever we go, we look for challenging activities and adventures, filling the journey with absolutely different spirit and emotions. That is why people join us over and over again.
Wherever we go, we look for challenging activities and adventures, filling the journey with absolutely different spirit and emotions. That is why people join us over and over again.
Safety
In our trips we pay special attention to safety. All our travels are based on personal experience, equipped with the best gear, involving proved providers and experienced local guides who perfectly know local features.
Experience
We have a unique experience of the most offbeat expeditions and ascents, deep knowledge of countries and peoples, and are ready to share it with you. All the expeditions and climbings are guided by Mzungu himself, guaranteeing exciting traveling and your comfort. Mzungu is a leader of numerious expeditions, photographer and author of many articles on ethnograthy.
Reasonable price
All our trips are reach in adventures, with high quality accommodation, transportation and meals included. We do not save on it. Thanks to solid contacts with reliable providers we offer really good prices and high quality.
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