J.M. Tours was started in 1985 by Joshua Mushendwa and Barbro Finskas Mushendwa, Joshua is from Bukoba which is around Lake Victoria and Barbro is from the small village of Jeppo in Western Finland, J.M stands for Joshua Mushendwa
Although Barbro and Joshua are still active in the company, their three sons are now running the tour business.
At the moment J.M. Tours has a total of 31 staff consisting of 10 professional guides who are also professional drivers, 6 office staff, 6 full time mechanics and others.