Justin Solomon Director (middle) with friends
Tembo Adventure and Safaris
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- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dianne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The magnificence of Tanzania through the eyes of Tembo Adventure and Safari.
Tembo Adventure and Safaris did a super job guiding us through parts of Tanzania. They were extremely knowledgable and answered all our questions with depth, facts, and at times, humor. They were kind and thoughtful, and really saw to our every need. I would recommend them wholeheartedly, and am hoping I can do another trip with them.
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Email Raymond Kelso, | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Service and Trust
Tanzania is the country to go to for animals, and Tembo Adventure and Safari is the best company to make this adventure a reality. We just completed our 4th tour with Justin and his crew and with 10,000 pictures to prove it, it was again the “adventure of a life time”. Tembo worked closely with us to tailor our group’s trip based on the experiences gleaned from the previous three groups in 2014 and 2015. This year’s twelve person group was mostly seasoned older adult travelers who are photographically inclined individuals. We decided to schedule only four people to a Land Rover for optimum wildlife viewing and photography, and it worked out perfectly. We scheduled two weeks, staying at five excellent tented camps and resorts to allow for maximum safari time along with some leisure time. We headed out every morning well rested and well fed, to find our well seasoned and experienced guides at the well maintained vehicles that were washed and windows cleaned almost every day. I have travelled extensively in my 70+ years, and I’ve filled up 4 passports. This trip without a doubt was the most exciting and truly the “Adventure of a Lifetime”. Justin and the Tembo Adventure and Safari crew have changed my life. For additional details please see my evaluation from last year’s trip dated Sep 11, 2015. Everything I wrote then is still applicable, and Tembo’s service is still totally customer focused and overall an excellent experience. I highly recommend you contact Tembo for any type of Tanzania adventure. They will be happy to tailor your experience based on your interests, timeframe and budget. If you have any questions, concerns, please contact me. pleistocene@verizon.net
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Email David Kurdeka | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A most excellent adventure led by a highly skilled (also fun and friendly) team of guides.
Our two weeks with Tembo were filled with the extraordinary wildlife of east Africa. Our guides were highly skilled at finding and identifying all the various animals (including the numerous species of birds we encountered). Because of their knowledge, experience, and desire to provide a first -class safari we were blessed to see more "National Geographic" moments that I ever imagined. They did everything possible to make the trip fulfilling, fun, and safe. Because they are all warm and open individuals, the trip had a real "family" feel, and much of our time on the game drives was spent laughing and joking around. I give Tembo Adventures the highest rating possible !! It was an unforgettable experience.
Awesome! adventures with knowledgeable tour guides, at a low cost
We had a wonderful time during our study tour. All the sites visited were wonderful and as advertised! The guides are very knowledgeable and provided all the necessary information. Can't wait to come back
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Email Bob | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A spectacular safari with close up encounters with al the wonderful african wildlife.
One of my favorite days on safari this year was an extra day spent in Ngorongoro Crater with our personal guide Justin Solomon Laizer. Justin's incredible eyes and skill at tracking game positioned us right in the path of a large pride of lions. We stood and watched as the entire group walked up to and around our vehicle before continuing on their way across the savanna. I took several hundred pictures of that spectacular encounter and over 8000 during our 10 days with Tembo. Thank you again Justin and Tembo Adventure and Safari for a most spectacular day that I will remember for the rest of my life.
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Email David Ewart | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect guiding and accomodations. Wonderful introduction to Africa
Tembo Adventures is a locally owned and operated Tanzanian safari guiding company. Their contacts within the local community provided closer connections with the many other local people and staff we met along the way. We wanted to see animals of course, but we also wanted to meet people and become acquainted with Tanzanian culture, history, and current times. If you want to go on safari with a local - Tembo Adventures is your company! (Most other guiding choices are actually owned operated by ex-pats, and often headquartered outside of Tanzania. So Tembo is very unique in this way.)
Tembo Adventures were very easy to deal with. They answered numerous questions as we arranged the trip - including changes about where to stay. And the places they recommended were all excellent: the hotel in Arusha, Lodge at Ngoragora, tent camp at Ndutu, and the magnificent Kubu Kubu "tented" Lodge at the Serengeti. Tembo handled all the internal arrangements very efficiently - there were no hitches or problems at all. Tembo also helped us with arrangements not related to the safari as we did some additional travelling to Zanzibar.
Our guide Sevrin was an excellent guide. We didn't come with a list of animals to see, but ended up seeing the Big Five and at least fifty more - all up close, walking by our parked car: lions, cheetahs, leopard, black rhino, elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and herds of zebra, wildebeest, gazelles, antelopes, and buffalo. Severin also has a good eye and always found the perfect angle for photographing. We also enjoyed talking with Severin about Tanzania's history and current times. Climate change, and economic and political issues are on all our minds.
We are English speakers and found all the staff at Tembo very easy to communicate with (as well as all the staff we met along the way). Written English was sometimes a little tricky, but not a problem. For example, the final written itinerary was very clear as to what was being provided at what cost - and what was not covered. And all the terms were fully met.
We highly recommend Tembo Adventures.
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Email Dona | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip and Great Guides!
We arrived in Tanzania after 23+ hours of flying. My husband’s suitcase arrived but mine did not. Mark met us at the airport and I was rather upset, his confident demeanor immediately calmed me down. Not only did Mark spend days tracking down my suitcase, it was delivered to me at a Masai Village.
Mark and Justin are knowledgeable, kind, funny, charming and can spot a lion miles away. They did everything to make us comfortable and happy. Most importantly, the sheer vastness and beauty of the landscape is breath taking and the animals were unbelievable. It was not only the trip of a lifetime but it was just a fantastic experience all around. I dream of going back to Africa!
Email Dipanjan Ray | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Best and Ultimate experience ever of my life..Thanxx to Mr Justin of Tembo Adventure
One of the best tour operators in Tanzania.If you plan to visit Tanzania,just contact Mr Justin.You will have a truckload of good memories and experiences.
I had a pleasure of going with him in at least 5 safaris and still counting..what you get is an out-of the world service,attention in every matters and off course the best wildlife viewing.I can bet that you will not miss a single game if you are with Mr Justin and his incredible team.
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Email Elisa Pichler | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Welcome to Wonderland!
Although I have already enjoyed many journeys around the world, none of them was as amazing as the trip through Tanzania with Tembo Adventure and Safaris. We visited places which took my breath away, the tourguides were very competent and always anxious to let us have a look at rare animals/landscapes. They tried hard to keep us satisfied and we learned a lot about the country and its inhabitants. My expectations were fully answered. I can recommend this operator with utter conviction.
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Email Sabrina L | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable! 5+ Stars!
From the moment we met Justin Solomon waiting patiently outside Kili airport, he became our dear and cherished friend. With Justin as a guide, we toured Serengeti National Park and Ngorogoro Crater. Although we only came with three days, thanks to Justin's deep knowledge of the animals and terrain, we were able to see the big 5 many times over. Justin was more than prompt in picking us up everyday, and was willing to bend over backwards to ensure that we will comfortable and enjoying ourselves. The accommodations booked by Tembo Adventures were all first class, and we enjoyed special treatment everywhere for our honeymoon thanks to the Tembo team. You could not do better than to book a safari or any tour with Tembo Adventures - they are the cream of the crop when it comes to knowledge, client service, flexibility, and hospitality. To Justin, Mark, Millie, Alice, Junior and the whole team at Tembo - asante sana. We can't wait to see you again!