Consistently Outstanding—Another Incredible Safari with Rustic Safari - This was not my first safari with Rustic Safari, and once again, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. I first traveled with them years ago to Serengeti... read more National Park, and I was so impressed by their professionalism, warmth, and deep local knowledge that I didn’t hesitate to book with them again; this time for a full-day trip to Arusha National Park.

The trip was thoughtfully organized by Sylvester, the founder of Rustic Safari. His attention to detail and commitment to making sure everything ran smoothly really stood out. On the ground, our guide Lorry was outstanding! He was knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. Thanks to him, we had amazing sightings: black and white colobus monkeys quietly munching leaves, giraffes stretching toward the treetops, a whole troop of elephants moving quietly through the bush, quick-footed dik-diks, warthogs bustling along the path, and several herds of cape buffalo.

Rustic Safari is a family-run, Tanzanian-owned company, and that makes a big difference. Their safaris feel personal, authentic, and deeply respectful of both the environment and local culture. They don’t just show you the wildlife, they help you connect with the landscape and people in a meaningful way.

If you’re looking for a safari that blends heart, professionalism, and local expertise, I wholeheartedly recommend Rustic Safari. I’ve trusted them with some of my most memorable adventures in Tanzania, and I’ll continue to do so.

Asante sana to Sylvester, Lorry, and the whole Rustic Safari team. Tutaonana tena!

Simply the best  - We had such a great safari in the Ndutu area, organized by Rustic Safari. A sensational guide who really knew everything about the animal world and migration. He had a... read more fantastic feel for situations, for example we witnessed the birth of a wildebeest baby live. Everything was perfectly organized, friendly and very service-oriented. A clear recommendation!

Best holidays ever  - We spent 6 wonderful days with our best guide Sylvester. He adapeted the trip according to our rythm and wishes, we saw a lot of animals in selected places not... read more necessarily known by others.
We really lived an incredible experience and strongly recommend Rustic Safari to discover this so nice place, country, people: best experience evr, even if you don't have the sea like in Zanzibar it's incomparable.
Do not hesiate to contact them for a trip arranged according to your yishes for sure they'll find it !
Thanks again for these unforgettable moments
Long life to Rustic Safari!

Very upset: the worst safari experience!  - Of course the landscape and animals were beautiful but we couldn't feel any motivation, passion from our guide: what a pity! Bedding was poor: no feted sheets, no down cover... read more no attention to make us feeling good during these two weeks.
Very upset and sad no caring compare to other safaris we have done. The worst safari we have ever experienced!

Exceptional!  - Hard to put into words - I loved this trip. I loved the culture of Tanzania and that we got to experience it with guided walks by locals. ... read more We also had the most amazing experience in Arusha National park, Serengeti and Tarangire. We had amazing guides that were so knowledgeable about the wildlife and put us in amazing viewing positions for an unbelievable experience. I have a longing to go back already - not common for me. Rustic safari has such a great team beginning with setting up our tour, answering all our travel questions to an unbelievable Safari experience and then more. Thank you!!! I hope to be back.

7 Stars for Rustic Safari!  - 6 Stars! No 7 Stars for Rustic Safari. Our 10 day excursion was beyond all expectations. The guides were knowledgeable, hospitable, engaged with us and all our questions, committed... read more to insuring we had the best possible experience and phenomenal at bringing local guides for all the side tours that they arranged. Even the connections that gave us outside of Rustic Safari were top knotch. I didn't need to concern myself about how or when any element of the safari was going to come to fruition; day after day I was astounded with the carefree way a spectacular holiday came together.
Thank you Sylvester, Joelle, Peter, Moody, Simon, Fulgance and the rest of our esteemed team for making this the most memorable holiday ever.