Rioba Safaris 4X4 Safari Vehicle
Rioba Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Josef | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari Experience
Rioba planned a perfect Safari experience. They responded very fast to our first inquiry and even suggested a slightly different route adopted to the season, so that we could get a better experience. Our driver Daniel is a very good driver who knows the streets, landscape and animals very well.
The accommodation selected was well chosen and comfortable. As well as the food provided during our whole stay (we loved to have freshly cooked meals instead of prepared lunch boxes). The car was in a very good condition and we did not have any car troubles.
We got to see the Big Five and many more animals. We were able to adjust the schedule according to our preferences.
Email Helen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A journey of discoveries
From start to finish communications with Rioba Safaris has been excellent. There were so many tour operators to choose from and Rioba proved themselves to be incredibly helpful, reliable and friendly. We were looked after from the very start of our tour day to our return back to Zanzibar. Eric was our guide and was very accommodating, knowledgeable and took the time to give us as much as we could from our overall experience. The guides all work closely together to ensure all park visitors have the best experience whilst in the parks. Our lodge was excellent and the food and hospitality exceeded our expectations. We really thought this would a once in a lifetime experience but now we're already thinking about a trip to the Serengeti. Thank you so much Jonas and Eric for a truly memorable experience.
CZ
Email Michaela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great team who ll make sure to make you happy
Great value for money, Erik the guide was very nice, they all did a lot for us even unrelated with safari (like finding pharmacy, helping with simcard…), accomodation and food perfect, all went excellent
Email Megan B | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING! What an incredible experience
We attended a two day safari with Eric as our guide. We cannot say enough about how fantastic Eric was! He was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. We seen a large variety of animals. With a mild mishap with our returning flight, Rioba Safaris employees were attentive, caring, and understanding of our needs and provided excellent alternative arrangements that met our requests. We are 100% satisfied with our adventure and would recommend Rioba Safaris and Eric to anyone! Thanks again from the USA!
PT
Email Ana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We had an absolutely wonderful safari experience, thanks to our exceptional operator. From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism, care, and genuine passion for what they do.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and always made sure we felt comfortable and safe. Their ability to spot wildlife and share fascinating insights made every moment exciting and memorable. It was clear that they truly love their work, and that enthusiasm made the entire experience even more special.
The safari itself exceeded all our expectations — well-organized, seamless, and filled with unforgettable moments. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this operator to anyone looking for a truly remarkable adventure.
Thank you for making our safari so special — we absolutely loved it!
LT
Email Edmundas Greimas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsible and efficient guys
During 3 days we have visited 3 conservation areas – Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Areas and Manyara Lake National Park. The whole safari has been very well organized, smooth, interesting and all experience exceeded our best expectations. Before the trip to Tanzania I have maintained contacts with Rioba Safari through manager Jonas, who was very attentive and kept us informed on every step of the process. Regardless that it was a late evening of Saturday, I have received a response from Rioba manager Jonas 15 min. after I have submitted a request for quotations to safaribooking.com! Jonas even contacted Tanzania’s Immigration Department (this was clearly outside his safari duties) when we had some delays obtaining of electronic Tanzania’s visa. Jonas welcomed us at Arusha airport. Our accommodation in Karatu was also green and perfect with possibility to submerge in refreshing pool after intensive day of safari and very good food. Our guide and driver Hakim was very good in time planning and efficiency. He also was very knowledgeable not only about species, but also was able to answer many of our questions on local customs, political situation and many other subjects beyond animals and birds. Hakim was also aware about protection system, e.g. what the difference between national park and conservation area. Overall – he was not only driver, but very interesting companion for conversation. The last but not the least – Rioba Safari proposed us very good price for 3 days of safari. Whoever I told later the price of our package, all were praising it as a very good deal. So, I highly recommend Rioba Safari and I am sure they will not disappoint you.
DE
Email Samuele | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience whit Rioba Safaris and Denis
I contacted Rioba Safaris, and from the very beginning they were extremely helpful and patient while we were planning and deciding on the safari route. Jonas was very informative, kind, and always available to answer my questions.
I was welcomed immediately upon arrival at the airport, and we left straight away for the safari. Denis, our tour guide and driver, was very patient, knowledgeable, and experienced. He was always helpful and made us feel comfortable throughout the trip. Thanks to him, we were able to see the Big Five and many other animals. The drives were very smooth and comfortable, allowing us to fully enjoy the journey without stress.
I spent seven fantastic days on safari. At the end of the trip, Rioba Safaris also organized the transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport with Jonas in a very comfortable van.
If I return, I would definitely book another safari with Rioba Safaris and Denis.
Points for improvement:
After I paid the deposit, I was informed that some of the hotels were no longer available. This was communicated only after the payment had been made. It may have been due to the fact that it took about one week to organize and finalize the customized tour. Still, availability could have been checked more carefully before requesting the deposit.
That said, suitable alternative hotels were offered, and we were very satisfied with the accommodations in the end.
The only small issue during the safari was that there was just one binocular available, and it was not really suitable — more like a toy than proper safari equipment.
With our tour guide, we spoke both English and German, although the German could be improved.
For these reasons, I am giving 4 stars as an incentive to further improve the service. I hope to give 5 stars next time.
Overall, we were very satisfied with the experience and had a wonderful safari.
CN
Email DAN | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Experience
Rioba is very patient.He made 8 vision plans for me,and price-breakdown.It's very clear. Response fast.
The guide of Rioba is very nice,he has a very good sight and communication,we collect all the big five.The last day,the rhinoS were very very far,but he got that, incredible.
Rioba is reliable.
Fast response, flexible, professional and customer oriented.
We had the most amazing experience with Rioba. The team is super professional, accommodated all our wishes. The car was well equipped, clean and spacious. We visited three locations in 2,5 days, have seen the Big Four - Leopard we didn’t spot but had an incredible experience with Lions super close to our car. Our accommodation was amazing overlooking Lake Manyara.
Could not have wished for a better experience! We highly recommend Rioba.
BE
Email Martine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a great experience!
We just returned from a wonderful, tailor-made family safari to Lake Manyara and the Ngoringoro Crater. Jonas Donant handled all the communication. He's very customer-focused and authentic, and he immediately earned our trust when we booked. Our guide, Ernest, was an excellent driver with extensive knowledge and a passion for nature. He gave us a fantastic experience, and we're very grateful for that. We'll be back to visit other parks!
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