Exceptional Safari Experiences
Mawe African Ventures
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Oria R. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most experienced, knowledgable and friendly tour operator in Tanzania
The service was incredible. Truly beyond anything we expected. Rafa, our tour guide was always timely, flexible, reliable, friendly, polite, happy and fun. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. He has 18 years of experience and we could tell because he always knew where to go and what to do at the exact moment needed. He is also very knowledgable about the region and the animals. As a bonus, he is an expert birder and helped me identify 90 unique species in a manner of days.
Our tour started in Arusha. From there we went to Lake Manyara National Park, then Ngorongoro Crater and then on to Serengeti National Park. Every park was its own amazing experience with Rafa as our guide. I truly will never forget this amazing experience.
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Email Sanya Bari | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rafa provides a spiritual experience of centered excitement, you feel the spirit of the Serengeti
If you are coming to Africa there is no one who can give you a better experience that Rafa.
He was pivotal in creating an unforgettable experience. I have never seen anyone love what they do more than Rafa.
I can never come back to Africa and take a tour with anyone else.
His energy is infectious, his love for the animals fuels the tour. His knowledge of the flora and fauna in unparalleled. Don’t even think twice. You WILL NOT regret it.
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Email Carl | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simple the BEST.
Rafa, owner/operator, of Mawe African Adventures is simple the best. His attention to details, whether it’s the safari drive, the best photo opportunities or lunch in the bush, puts Rafa on top. His experience of the Serengeti and the Maasai is a history lesson you will won’t soon forget leaving you with a thirst for more.
When you tour with Rafa you become part of a team. “Team Rafa” doesn’t follow the crowds but ventures out exploring and seeing the unusual activities of game movement and predators. Many times we were able to get close to lions and cheetah when staying put and letting the game move naturally rather than chase all the other vehicles for a look and photo.
I look forward to returning to the Serengeti in 2025 to experience the calving season with Team Rafa.
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Email Mariel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun, brilliant, professional, respectful of animals and nature
Having Raphael as our safari guide was a true blessing! I felt completely safe in his hands throughout our trip —he is so experienced and knowledgeable that other safari guides would stop to ask him for advice on our drives. Not only that, he was funny, engaged with everyone in our group and looked out for each one of us with the utmost care.
As a vegan, I was concerned about food options, but Raphael provided me with amazing vegan picnic options to eat while out on safari. I was also concerned about disturbing the animals while we observed them in their habitat, but Raphael made me feel at ease because he was respectful of the animal’s space and we never disturbed their peace. I got amazing pictures and an unforgettable experience. You must book your safari with Mawe African Adventures.
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Email Teresa | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Raphael is the best Guide, so knowledgeable and took care of us like family…super professional A+++
Our experience was excellent, services were great and our Tour Guide.,Raphael, was the best, never let us down always protective, courteous and respectful made sure that everything went smoothly. We would come back anytime…Teresa, from San Diego Ca.
Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Probably the Best safari Guide in the World.
Rafa,
How can I ever thank this man for giving my family and I the best ever Safari experience.
Nothing was ever too much trouble, his knowledge and experience was so vast , interesting and enjoyable.
We were taken to places that no other guides would bother to go to , giving us unique and outstanding insight to the area . It also gave us some fantastic discoveries of all the wildlife in the area alongside the Big 5 .
Rafa , went way beyond his duties and made sure we were well and truly looked after in all our accommodation.
If you are looking for a 10 star experience, this guide will deliver and most probably excel above this rating.
I cannot thank him enough and cannot wait to return one day .