Roko and Miranda, owners of RokoSafaris Lmt
Roko Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Desirée | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic authentic private safaris with expert guiding, personal care and true Maasai hospitality.
The four of us booked a 9-day private budgettour with Roko Safaris. They created a fantastic program tailored to our wishes. We wanted to start from Arusha and visit the non-touristic Lake Natron, where Roko and Miranda have their Maasai guesthouse in Engare Sero. From there, we spent 3 amazing days doing wonderful activities: Little Serengeti, seeing the flamingos at Lake Natron, and visiting the waterfall.
Roko is a Maasai man and is proud of his village, which is still very authentic. Definitely worth a visit.
After that, we spent two days in the Serengeti and one day in the Ngorongoro Crater. Roko is an excellent guide. He knows the areas very well and has incredibly sharp eyesight. He always goes for the absolute best wildlife sightings. He really wants you to get almost face to face with the animals — of course from inside the car! Absolutely fantastic.
In Mto wa Mbu, we did a beautiful bike ride through banana plantations and rice fields. We ended the 9-day trip with a day hike on amazing Mount Kilimanjaro and a visit to Moshi.
Owners Roko and Miranda have the motto "we go the extra mile," and in our opinion, they more than live up to that! Everything is possible, and they are very attentive with personal care.
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Email Koen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truely going the extra Mile!
We had a wonderful experience with Roko and the rest of his team. One of the main highlights for me was getting to experience the real Tanzania. We visited local markets, saw the village where Roko grew up, and stopped at places where people were preparing BBQ, selling sheep and cows, and milling maize. Moments like these gave us a glimpse into everyday life and made the trip feel very authentic.
That said, the safari itself was also excellent. Roko and Essau (our driver) were great guides—very knowledgeable, good company, and always happy to answer questions. Roko has a amazing eyeside, so he spots the animals way before we even knew they where there. Thanks to him we were able to see all of the Big Five, as well as many other animals. Along the way they shared a lot of interesting information about the animals, the landscape, and the ecosystems, which made the experience even more rewarding.
I believe booking with Roko Safaris gives you a very authentic safari experience. Miranda and Roko tailor the trip to your interests and what you would like to get out of it. If your focus is on seeing the Big Five, that works perfectly. If you are interested in learning more about Maasai culture or visiting local communities, that can also be arranged. They are very flexible and happy to adapt the itinerary.
For me it was a once-in-a-lifetime trip, so many thanks to Roko, Miranda, Essau, and the rest of the team.
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Email Anneke and Erik | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Roko safaris really goes 'the extra mile'!
As a family of 8 Roko, our two drivers, Jackson and Ole and our cook Mohammed, took good care of us during two weeks!
While we were planning the trip the communication was excellent. Roko and Miranda were flexible before and throughout the trip and adjusted plans when needed. Our journey offered a great mix between safari and hiking. Hiking in Tanzania was what really made this trip different from the usual trips to Tanzania. Our hike from Ngorongoro to Lake Natron was amazing. We also went to the Usambara Mountains. This area is beautiful, combining nature and walking through local villages and not very touristy.
Our accomodations including the campsites were (very) basic but fine. The tents were good and waterproof!
Our trip Tanzania is unforgettable, the land, the wildlife, the hikes, the people.
We are really happy we had a chance to see a little bit of the real Tanzania with Roko Safaris.