Founder and Managing Director Zeph Kambele, Right
RA Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Chase L. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best option for once-in-a-lifetime safari in Tanzania, simply the best
We were recommended RA Safaris by a friend as we were planning our trip to Tanzania, and we could not be happier with our experience. It was important to us that our tour company was locally owned and operated, and we felt this enhanced our experience and also brought authenticity to our time in Tanzania.
The itinerary that RA put together for us was highly personalized based on what we were interested in seeing, including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Arusha National Park. Zeph was very patient and consistent in his responses to our many questions as we worked together to plan our trip. He presented us with firsthand, insider’s knowledge about where to stay and what to see to maximize our experience. This was especially important as my wife was pregnant during our trip, and we didn’t know this when we originally made arrangements with RA Safaris. Zeph went the extra mile to modify our reservations and make us confident that she would be comfortable, safe, and healthy on our safari. We thoroughly enjoyed all the lodges and campsites that Zeph arranged for us, making our experience on safari extra special without breaking the bank.
Our guide on safari was Johnson, and he really made our experience unforgettable in the best way. Johnson was professional and friendly, and he always made sure to focus on showing us what we were interested in (mostly wildlife). Johnson had a thoughtful response to every question we had, and he anticipated our every need (very important with someone pregnant on safari in remote locations!). He clearly had experience with a diverse range of travelers, and his stories and knowledge entertained and informed us. We are so glad we had Johnson to guide us through our time in Tanzania.
And the wildlife we saw was absolutely stunning. As a wildlife biologist, I have been fortunate to see amazing wildlife all over the world, including in Eastern and Southern Africa. I am confident that our trip was the best wildlife viewing I’ve ever had. We saw everything on our list and more: elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffe, rhino, diverse birdlife. And we were fortunate to witness two river crossings as part of the famous wildebeest migrations (make sure to hit up northern Serengeti in August for that!). Johnson was skilled at finding everything we wanted to see, and he was knowledgeable to provide answers for even the most esoteric wildlife questions.
Overall, we can’t recommend RA Safaris enough to anyone looking to have a memorable, meaningful time in Tanzania. They presented us with a range of options to personalize our trip, and I’m sure they can cater to anyone, from the budget traveler to someone looking for a more luxurious experience. We look forward to the next time we get to travel through Tanzania with RA Safaris. Asante sana, RA Safaris!
CH
Email Lara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very knowledgeable agency, perfect experience!
This was already the second time we did a trip with RA Safaris, and it was again fantastic.
Organisation and communication beforehand was always easy, fast and professional.
We visited Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and finished the trip with the Gombe Stream National Park to see Chimpanzees.
The accomdations were always really nice.
The car was always clean, had several options to charge phone and camera, and had wifi.
Our driver Sahlele was always postive and made us see Chitas, Leopards, lions, elephants, rinos, and many more. We even managed to see the rover crossing of the Gnu.
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Email Mike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Zeph and his team organised a fantastic trip for us. We visited Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and finished the trip with the Gombe Stream National Park to see Chimpanzees.
Communication was easy and professional. Our driver Sahlele had incredible animal knowledge and capability of spotting animals. The car was always clean, had several options to charge phone and camera.
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Email Kerstin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience
We did a safari with Real Adventure Safaris in 2010 with our then 11 and 13 year old children which had been very well organised and was a great experience. So when we decided to go to Tanzania in 2024 we of course chose RA Safaris again.
And again RA met and exceeded by far our expectations. This time we traveled with our children and their partners. The itinerary was quite complex: Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Gombe Stream National Park, Dar es Salaam and Mafia Island. Included were arrivals and departures to and from different airports at different times.
The whole trip was very well organised, everything worked to our complete satisfaction. All the hotels were very well chosen, always in special locations with very professional and friendly staff.
Important to mention is that our driver Salehe who accompanied us through the National Parks was a very reliable driver and a very knowledgeable guide. The way he found the animals was incredible and proved his outstanding expertise.
Throughout the whole trip Zeph, the owner of the company, stayed in touch with us to make sure everything was going fine.
We can really recommend Real Adventure Safaris.
Email Lynda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Truly memorable family safari
Our 10 day overland RA Safari as a family of 5 adults from Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, Tanzania through 5 national parks including the Masai Mara and Serengeti was truly fantastic. In preparing for our trip, Zeph the owner helped us plan a route and select accommodation to meet our needs. From start to finish, accommodation bookings, food, park entrance fees and all transport was taken care of. Our guides, Jeremiah in Kenya and Johnson in Tanzania were both excellent - friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, really interesting to talk to as they shared their experiences and insights, and great drivers. With a vehicle to ourselves for the duration of the safari, we thoroughly enjoyed the family time, and to top it off the game sightings were spectacular! Although the drive between the Masai Mara and Serengeti was very long, we really enjoyed passing through local villages and getting a sense of life in Kenya and Tanzania. A hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti, arranged by our guide, topped off an experience never to be forgotten. Thank you RA Safaris!
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Email haim levi | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We would like to sincerely thank you for the wonderful trip we had together across the different res
We wish you continued success in your important work – spreading the magic of Tanzania, being a true ambassador of this paradise to the world, and giving many others the unique experience that we were fortunate to enjoy.