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    • Daudi Solomon
    • Simon Kipuyu
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~ Since 1982 ~
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Enriching Tanzania Adventures!

 Tailored Adventures, Authentic Encounters

Unscripted Connections with Land and People

Forge genuine and unscripted connections with both the breathtaking landscapes and the local communities as you embark on a safari adventure with us!

Meticulously Tailored to You

We seamlessly tailor experiences ranging from immersive Mobile camping to opulent luxury lodging

Unveiling Natures Contrast

This seamless transition unveils nature's awe-inspiring contrasts - the raw power of the savannah's untamed beauty juxtaposed with the soothing serenity of the Indian Ocean
International bestselling Author & 30 year Dorobo client
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"If you want to travel with a Safari company you can trust, you can confidently trust Dorobo. They shape your safari into a source journey unique for each person; Unfiltered, Uncensored and Unbelievable"
- Richard Lieder

Embark on Unconventional Paths

Venture into uncharted territories, embracing unique routes that intertwine adventure and discovery in ways both unexpected and exhilarating!
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Welcome to Dorobo Safaris

Dorobo specializes in offering an authentic and immersive experience, forging connections between our clients and the local communities deeply rooted in the land. Our goal is to establish enduring partnerships built on fairness and transparency, enabling genuine and uncontrived interactions. Through this approach, we have cultivated a unique blend of traditional wisdom and scientific understanding, enriching our knowledge of wildlife, nature, and the environment. Committed to socially responsible travel, Dorobo minimizes its footprint in the areas where our mobile camps are established.
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Adventures and Walking Journeys with Dorobo

At Dorobo our clients are our number one priority and we ensure that all our safaris are tailored to the needs of an individual by customizing each safari to suit our clients needs. We also offer Walking Safaris a unique experience that allow you to connect with nature on a deeper level. Walking in the bush provides a great complement to the amazingly close encounters one has on traditional vehicle game viewing drives. In addition to walking in community wilderness areas, we offer great walks in the Serengeti, Tarangire, Ruaha and Katavi National Parks in Tanzania, East Africa.

​Dorobo Safaris Legacy of Cultural Engagement and Conservation Initiatives

Dorobo Safaris was started in the early-1980′s, in the early days of the development of Tanzanian ecotourism. Then, as now, Dorobo focused on developing unique and personal experiences ‘off the beaten track’ involving local cultures, ecosystems, and wilderness areas. Even at this time it was clear that numerous threats from expanding human populations and economic activities, such as agriculture and charcoal burning, posed a threat to sustainable livelihoods and to conservation of northern Tanzania’s extraordinary biodiversity and wildlife. By 1991, Dorobo Safaris had worked to initiate the first joint venture agreements with local Maasai villages providing payment in exchange for access to village lands for tourism. These involved the villages setting aside large concession areas where agriculture and charcoal burning were prohibited, but other activities such as seasonal livestock grazing could continue.
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Pioneering Ecotourism In Tanzania

By the mid-1990’s, despite these initial steps to reconcile conservation with community livelihood interests, those at Dorobo Safaris had become convinced that a broader and more holistic approach was needed. The core issue that had become apparent was that communities needed support to carry out land use planning, build their capacity for natural resource management, consider the underlying issue of population growth and address the constant struggles over resource rights and land tenure that villagers across Tanzania were facing. Dorobo Safaris felt a new community-based organization was needed to help local communities address these resource management and governance issues. For over a decade they had watched as ineffective conservation and development projects failed while millions of dollars were spent by international organizations. It was time to try a different tack.

​Several Maasai activists who had worked with KIPOC, one of the first official Maasai NGO’s formed in the early 1990′s, were recruited. These committed individuals had roots in the communities and experience facilitating local development processes. In order to channel philanthropic funds, the 
Dorobo Fund, a 501 C3, was registered in the US and a locally implementing Trust, the Ujamaa Community Resource Team UCRT was born in Tanzania in 1997.
Tailored Student Programs for Discovery

We also host various student groups ranging from high school students to university students. The programs are tailored to offer the students with a unique experience tailored to the community's needs, in the past the activities have included building a classroom, or a clinic. The students are evaluated based on their participation and finish off their time with a safari that can go up to 14 days, providing them with the ultimate Tanzanian wilderness experience.

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40 Years of Dorobo Safaris: Connecting People, Wildlife, and Education in the Heart of Tanzania's Natural Wonders
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