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Safari-ready, bird-walk light

Tembo Explorer

8×42 · 8× magnification, 42 mm objective

Safari-ready, bird-walk light. The Tembo Explorer brings the wild closer with 8×42 clarity, a 546 g body you’ll forget you’re carrying, and full waterproofing for whatever the savanna throws at you.

Your first great sighting starts here.

  • 123 m field of view
  • 546 g
  • Fully waterproof
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Made for

  • Safari
  • Bird walks
  • Hiking
  • First binoculars

Why you’ll love it

  • Light enough for long walks

    At 546 g it sits easily around your neck from the first game drive to the last bird walk.

  • 123 m field of view

    A generous view that makes it easy to find an animal and keep it in frame.

  • Fully waterproof

    Made for rain, morning dew and whatever the savanna throws at you.

Specifications

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Magnification
8×
Objective lens diameter
42 mm
Field of view
123 m
Weight
546 g
Glass
Standard BK4 glass
Body
Plastic steel
Waterproofing
Fully waterproof

Questions

How do I buy the Tembo Explorer?

We sell directly through WhatsApp. Send us a message and we’ll confirm the current price and availability, answer your questions and arrange your purchase with you personally.

Is the Tembo Explorer waterproof?

Yes. The Tembo Explorer is fully waterproof.

What does 8×42 mean?

8×42 means 8× magnification with 42 mm objective lenses: animals appear 8 times closer, and the 42 mm lenses gather plenty of light for dawn and dusk.

How is it different from the Tembo Pro?

The Tembo Explorer weighs 546 g and has a 123 m field of view, with a plastic steel body. The Tembo Pro weighs 721 g and has a 142 m field of view, with a magnesium alloy body.

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