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 Sven Maes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A true expert on Tanzania, both for safaris and everything else that comes with it.
We went on a 9-night safari, aiming to see not only the Big Five but also the authentic Tanzania. After having excellent phone communication with Miranda and sharing all our interests, everything was set in motion. We were completely taken care of and only had to indicate what we would like to see.
From there, we fully enjoyed everything Tanzania had to offer during our 9-night trip. Roko himself, with his eagle eyes, managed to spot all the animals from a great distance.
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and are extremely pleased with the facilities, the stress-free experience, the value for money, and everything else that came with it.
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Email Katrin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All my wishes were fulfilled and a bit more :)
I was a solo female traveller looking for a safe but private safari in Tanzania. Did quite a lot of research and figured out what I want to see - I prefer to experience the real life of local people and I love nature. So, I tend to choose places that are not entirely touristic and Lake Natron seemed to be a good choice for me.
I found Roko Safaris from official Tanzania Safaris web-page filtering for solo traveller options and sorting results by "the cheapest first". Checking their web-page I was sure that this is my best option and I couldn't be more right! The communication was fast, clear and smooth - I told what I want to see and do during my 6 days in Tanzania and it was all arranged for very reasonable price. I was assured that Roko - the safari quide - will be picking me up from the airport (my flight arrived 2.40 am) and take care of everything until back in the airport for leaving to Zanzibar.
As the trip to Lake Natron takes about 6 hours I decided not to stay in Arusha but to head to lake Natron right from the airport. It was a very good decision as it was cooler to drive in the night and around 6am we were out of the main road enjoying the stunning sunrise. Roko got me snacks and drinks without me asking for them and I really loved the ride thru the villages and wilderness with seeing lots of animals already.
For my first three days and two night I stayed in their lovely guesthouse on the hillside near Lake Natron with beautiful views and lush garden with several little pools with the water from natural waterfall. My room was modest (not for quests expecting 4-5* luxury), but clean and all I needed including fan to make sleeping in the heat a bit easier for a person from north :). During my three days we were out at the most beautiful waterfall, safari at small Serengeti with lots of animals and indeed thousands of flamingos, hot-springs and local Masai villages. Mostly I was the only explorer on the spot and I was feeling like in the movie being able to stand up in the safari car while we were driving. Not to mention that I was feeling very safe and well taken care of by Roko. I really felt like being out there with my best friend learning from each other about so different cultures we come from.
On the second half of my trip we visited Tarangire National park and believe me, the best part of it was "getting lost". It means that the park is having spots with lots of safari cars (and dust), but then you can drive out of the main roads and find yourself in the lush hillsides with stunning views and some animals and no other cars on sight. Last days we spent in Arusha visiting great Art Gallery, Lake Duluti and some other places. You can already guess that I had chosen not to stay in the city center hotel but in a beautiful little lodge up on the hillside with amazing garden and a nice pool. As a cherry on top of the cake we found a local church on our walk in the local village with young brother and sister welcoming us and singing just for us.
There is no other way that to end my review assuring that I really had best possible time in Tanzania with paradise like experiences ... and for sure a bit more of them that I had planned based on my initial research :)
Email Dyson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, affordable and saw so many animals!
My girlfriend and I completed a 5 day Serengeti safari with Roko. We picked this company due to its cheap pricing, flexible itinerary, private tour and good locations. We enjoyed the use of guesthouses and we well accommodated with lots of food and a chef throughout our trip. They were very accommodating if there were any issues and the organisation of the whole trip was exceptional with clear communication from Miranda. We were picked up from the airport and taken straight to safari where we saw lots and lots of animals. We had a driver along with Roko our guide which allowed him to spot countless animals. We saw everything we wanted to and more and was full of big day safaris. Our only thing that could be improved was some clearer information about the plan for the day, where we were driving and more information about the animals but being a traditional Masi Mara man Roko gave us good insight about his background as well. Throughly recommend this to anyone who wishes to travel Tanzania privately as we always felt cared for and looked after!!!
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Email Nathan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best custom safari operator!!!
Miranda and Roko were super helpful arranging our custom safari and optimizing the itinerary. They were very prompt replying by email and patient with questions. The vehicle was top notch, clean, well maintained, and had all the snacks and drinks our kids needed to stay happy. I would highly recommend this small company to arrange your safari needs! We stayed at their lodge and had very tasty home cooked meals.
Our driver Salim was very experienced, courteous, and safe. We would dart off across the Savanah and have no idea why then Salim would point out what he saw on the horizon (lions, cheetahs, hyenas). Overall saw 45 different lions in 3 days of safari along with countless other animals. Salim was the OG of Ndutu and helped so many others who were stuck with inexperienced drivers who were lost. Salim never tired after 12 hours of fun.
The Roko team made this the best safari ever!!!!
Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Roko :)
I'd really recommend Roko Safaris, I had a great time at Lake Natron, Ngorogoro, Lake Eyasi and Tarangire. Roko is super knowledgeable about Tanzanian culture and wildlife and a great guide. Organising my trip was really easy and I was able to customise the plan based on my budget, time frame, interests, dietary choices, and the season. Also travelling as a solo female, I always felt safe and comfortable on my safari. Thank you Roko Safaris!
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Email Danielle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect we have to do nothing and have an amazing holiday
Nice trip good driver and professional guides.
We have to do nothing only enjoy! The place in Serengeti was 🤩 amazing.
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Email Amandine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
JUST AMAZING 😍
We went on a safari with the local agency Roko safari and it was truly incredible! We left with wonderful memories of this fabulous experience and adventure! We thank Roko for his incredible welcome at the airport and his kindness! Everything was perfect! We were with our guide Saidi who spoke French and our cook Maneno during the stay and they both contributed to a more than successful stay! We had taken the camping option to be closer to nature and we have great memories of it! I can only recommend this safari to be closer to nature, animals and landscapes! :)
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Email Luka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable, special experience with a new culture and beautiful nature!
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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Email Robin Sven | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our first Africa experience with Roko Safaris was amazing!
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!
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Email Phee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Diligent and welcoming!
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.