5-Day The Northern Circuit, Low Budget

Roko Safaris

5.0/5 – 10 Reviews

$1,430 pp (USD)

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Roko and Miranda, owners of RokoSafaris Lmt

Roko Safaris

5.0/5
(10 Reviews)

Office In:: Tanzania
Size:: 1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
Tour Types:: Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations:: TZ

Roko and Miranda, owners of RokoSafaris Lmt

RokoSafaris is a small safari company which will give clients an amazing experience in Tanzania. We will go the extra mile for our clients. Roko is an outstanding guide who will show you the most beautifull wildlife, nature and culture in Tanzania. Miranda is a Dutch woman who fell in love with Roko and Tanzania. Our basis is Lake Natron, a very remote but beautifull area in the northern part of Tanzania. We organise safaris based on our clients wishes. Ready for adventure?

Reviews10

Luka –

Reviewed: Oct 25, 2024

An unforgettable, special experience with a new culture and beautiful nature!

5/5

My boyfriend and I went on a safari with Roko and Miranda. There was clear communication about the content of our trip in advance and it was adjusted to our personal preferences. Roko really has a lot of knowledge about nature, animals and the entire culture in Tanzania. We were able to see many animals and we were really lucky with this, but Roko and the driver also knew where to find the right places in the national parks. We also had a cook with us on safari who served us delicious food!
Afterwards we stayed for a week in Lake Natron. In the Maasai Guesthouse you will not miss anything as a guest. We also went on a walk to the lake and the waterfalls with Roko (and his brother Bura) as a guide, both walks are definitely recommended! Just like booking with Roko Safaris!

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Robin Sven –

Reviewed: Jul 22, 2024

Our first Africa experience with Roko Safaris was amazing!

5/5

In preparation to our holiday we had lovely contact with Miranda and Roko. In consultation, a very nice trip was put together, where we were able to make choices between various accommodations. The contact went very smoothly, both by email and WhatsApp. We booked our own flights and were picked up by Miranda on arrival in the middle of the night. It was very nice to be picked up at Kilimanjaro airport by a familiar face. We were taken to our first accommodation and after several hours of sleep and a delicious breakfast, Miranda was ready to show us some of the local African life. After a relaxing first day, our amazing safari began.

We are very satisfied with the trip. The combination of a week of safari and a week of Zanzibar was really nice! And that through a very small-scale and personal travel agency, so lines of communication were short. Also the accommodations booked were all very nice, including good food and very friendly service (Especially Mkomazi Wilderniss Retreat; magical place!!). Also the driver (Cosma) drove safely and comfortably in a jeep that was fine for us. What we noticed compared to other safari jeeps, was that our guide Roko really tried his best to spot the animals in the back of the jeep. Roko was very eager during the entire trip to find the big 5 for us, and.. we spotted them (the Rhinos during the last 5 minutes of our safari). Big thanks to Roko! Well done!

As tips, we would like to give the following suggestions/feedback:
- Last day to save miles in the Jeep, book/recommend guests a flight from Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar via Seronera Airport. (instead of driving back to Kilimanjaro/Arusha)
- For us personally: some game drives were a bit much both in duration and kilometers in one day, due to the bumpy roads. Moreover, we were not fully prepared for this either.
- More communication of destination, travel time, day/driving schedule / plan the campaign etc. We as guests like the advice from you as guides, after all you know best what to do. Take us even more into that during the day.
- In retrospect, for the week safari we did not quite have the right luggage with us matched to the weather. Possibly a packing list for the guests would be helpful.
- Some more guidance on how to deal with local people regarding tipping and donations (e.g. playing children asking for candy)

Thanks again so much for making this unforgettable trip possible for us!! We have already recommended you to several friends and acquaintances.

Groetjes!

Phee –

Reviewed: Jul 5, 2024

Diligent and welcoming!

5/5

I loved my week in NgoroNgoro, Serengeti, and Tarangire. I did a camping trip -- and I was a little nervous leading up to it, but the camping was super comfortable and Roko and team made me feel at home. The food was exceptional -- all the other safari groups were jealous of my lunches. Saw a ton of wildlife and Roko listened and learned my preferences for wildlife.

Annalisa and Mark –

Reviewed: Jun 9, 2024

Personalised itinerary, unique experiences, and opportunity to escape the crowds.

5/5

Right from the start Roko and Miranda were great. They got back to us very quickly with a proposed itinerary for our safari, that genuinely took account of our requests and offered a personalised schedule that met our needs and was budget friendly.

We met up with Roko the night before our trip and on the way out of Arusha to pick last minute supplies. Ephata and Maneno our guide and cook were fantastic, sharing a wealth of knowledge on the road, and providing very fulsome and tasty meals that accommodated my lactose intolerance. We camped at Ngorongoro and in the Serengeti and got lucky escaping the crowds - in part due to the campsite selection they made for us and in part because we visited just before the start of the season.

We ended in Rokos's guest house in Lake Natron for 2 nights where we got to visit the Engare Sero hominid foot prints and swim in a warm natural pool both of which are well worth a visit.

While we did have a few mechanical issues on the road and muddy conditions meant we did get stuck at one point, getting out of the serengeti and on to Lake Natron, Ephata and Maneno did a great job at getting us on our way and back to base safely.

Jos van Mulken / Cynthia Bergen Henegouwen –

Reviewed: Jun 2, 2024

A local Masaai with a lot of knowledge about the environment, nature, animals. Off the beaten track!

5/5

Roko Safaris is concerned with almost everything you can think about. Your best holiday experience is the start of their day! Very very reliable personnel too.
We did a trekking at the Ngorongoro highlands (Olmoti crater, Empakaai, Lengai, Engare Sero) with tents, cook, guide and donkeys.
After that we travelled along lake Natron to a beautiful remote tented camp at the hot springs.
Along the way we hd very nice visits to a school and local communities (Masaai boma and villiges). Roko is a local Masaai and knows the do’s and dont’s.
A wonderfull experience for those who want to experience a down to earth holiday with a lot of contact with the local way of life.
We are experienced Africa travellers and this is onde of the best we ever had in years! We are dutch and love also the the very high value for money.