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Rafiki Tembo Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2025)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, IATA, TATO, TTB, TTA, TASOTA, TANAPA & NCA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sarut | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, experienced, flexible, caring, fun — the safari felt like traveling with friends
We had an amazing 6-day safari and honeymoon experience with Rafiki Tembo Tours and Safaris, from airport pickup until they sent us back to the airport at the end of the trip.
Communication before the trip was excellent. They replied very quickly, even though we requested many changes and adjustments multiple times. They were always patient, flexible with the schedule we wanted, and helped customize the trip exactly the way we hoped.
Since we traveled during the low season, we honestly did not expect to see many animals. However, we managed to see almost everything except a leopard, which we understand is very difficult to spot. We were really impressed by how experienced our guide was and by the strong connections between the guides, which helped us spot so many animals throughout the trip.
Before starting the safari, we requested to visit an African batik shop. At first, we could not find the pattern we wanted, but thanks to their local connections, we were finally able to order a custom-made African batik outfit, which became a very special memory for us.
In Tarangire, although we did not see big cats, we had an unforgettable experience seeing a group of elephants with babies from very close distance, thanks to our guide. Then during our two days in Serengeti, we saw big cats with their cubs and many other animals we hoped to see — sometimes even while eating lunch.
Some of the best moments of our trip were when a cheetah jumped onto our vehicle, seeing the famous three cheetah brothers eating a wildebeest, and spotting a rhino from very close distance. These were truly unforgettable experiences for us and would not have been possible without such an experienced guide and the guide network they work with.
What we especially appreciated was how well the safari was balanced between game drives and relaxing honeymoon time at the lodges. In Ngorongoro, the pace was more relaxed and enjoyable, which we really liked.
Our guide was one of the best parts of the trip. He was knowledgeable, experienced, fun, and felt more like traveling with a friend than with a tour guide. He knew when to relax and when to rush for animal sightings. He even taught me how to take better videos of the animals during the safari. At the same time, he always considered safety first, which made us feel comfortable throughout the trip.
His driving skills were also incredible — we even had to drive through flooding roads during heavy rain, and we could hardly believe we made it through safely. We could clearly feel that he truly cares about wildlife and genuinely loves animals.
Finally, we also found the price very reasonable. We compared the exact same itinerary with several other tour companies, and all of them were more expensive.
We are very happy we chose Rafiki Tembo Tours and Safaris for our honeymoon safari and would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Tanzania.
Email Liomo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Loved the experience, i highly recommend using rafiki tembo for your safari itinerary.
Loved the experience, i highly recommend using rafiki tembo for your safari itinerary.
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Email Katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic from start to finish!
We found it hard to decide which company to trust when organising our holiday but decided in the end to go with Rafiki tembo as they gave us honest advice on what tour would be best for us. It was amazing, Geoffrey and Jonathan made the whole experience unforgettable, everything was explained with so much knowledge and answered every question we had. I’d recommend Rafiki tembo and Geoffrey and Jonathan to anybody visiting Tanzania!
