Rumi Tanzania Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Kayce Blackwood | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Company!
I’ve owned and operated a photo safari company since 2016, and have been bringing people to Africa on safari since 2012. My review is completely uninfluenced.
I first met Godlisten of Rumi Safaris in 2021 when I brought clients to Tanzania on a Great Migration photo safari. Godlisten was our driver and local guide. I immediately liked him for his comfortable and professional demeanor. Once we hit the road, my respect grew exponentially. He was a good and safe driver, great communicator as he shared insights about what we were seeing, and very thoughtful about our comfort. I decided that he would be my source for all of my trips to Tanzania, and he’s the person to whom I refer solo travelers outside of my trips—and no, I don’t receive a commission for those referrals. I refer people to the best providers around the world because I want them to have exceptional experiences.
Godlisten and Rumi Safaris are perfect for my clients. Not only is he excellent at spotting wildlife and birds, he gets us in position for photography. As a pro photographer, I need perfection so my clients can get exceptional photos. A quarter of a tire forward, “this much” to the right, those instructions are the difference between a perfectly clean shot versus a blade of grass in front of an animal’s eye. Godlisten hits it every time. From the beginning, he took the time to learn why I needed precision, and he’s taken that knowledge to a level that gives every client an advantage for a deeply immersive trip whether or not they are a photographer.
Godlisten started his own company, Rumi Safaris, to better control the service he provides to tourists and to better provide for his family. His in-depth knowledge of his country and culture offer his guests a unique spin during their visit. His knowledge of wildlife, their habits and territory, and his passion for sharing Tanzania’s wild treasures means that you will not just see elephants, you’ll feel like part of the herds. Your heart will pound as you share the nervousness of the first wildebeest to go over the edge into the Mara River. Your heart will rumble and swell with the reverberating roar of a lion calling to his pride. Because he owns his own company, he takes great pride in knowing that guests enjoyed every moment of the trip and got great value for their investment.
Through it all, you’ll feel safe on the roads. He’ll find out what interests you the most and you'll love the accommodations and itinerary Godlisten puts together for you. He’ll skip the tourist traps and help you find an authentic experience. You’ll create a friendship with someone who sees you as more than an income. Godlisten sees you as a vital part of this moment, a guest who is sharing an incredible adventure, and ultimately part of the family of the people of Tanzania. He’s truly an ambassador for his country, community and culture.
If you are searching for a meaningful experience and a provider who is invested in the success of your bucket list trip to Tanzania, I highly recommend Rumi Safaris. I believe you’ll be writing a similarly glowing review after your 5-star trip. :)
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Email Craigs | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Godlisten is an absolutely amazing guide that made this the trip of a lifetime.
Godlisten is fantastic! Every day he managed to get us to something spectacular. We saw the wildebeests crossing within half hour of reaching the Mara River, had an entire pride of lions to ourselves (including the cutest baby cubs we have ever seen), and saw every animal possible including the rare caracal cat and several black rhinos. The food was spectacular, scenery amazing, and his knowledge and experience always landed us in the right place at the right time. We quickly learned on this trip that it is the guide that makes the difference - and spoke with many people with other guide services that unfortunately missed out on so much. He is the only guide that we will ever consider in our future Tanzania travels.
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Email Kirsten | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
A very good safari company. I've been to the Serengeti a few times with Rumi Tanzania Safaris and every time it's been an experience. I do wildlife videos and will book this company again.
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Email Tee | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Godlisten Rumisha is patient, observant, with sharp, keen, eyes like an eagle.
Godlisten was the guide for the duration of our family safari to beautiful Tanzania in 2015. We traveled from Arusha to the Serengeti and back, stopping at National Parks along the way. It was a most unforgettable experience. Godlisten spotted wildlife we would not have seen otherwise, always positioning our vehicle to get the best view, answering all our questions with expert knowledge. he facilitated our smooth arrival at each of the overnight camps and made sure we were comfortable before retiring himself. Our vivid memories of the trip were made possible by his wonderful communication skills and attention to our needs. A very good value for the money invested.
