Makini Tanzania Safari a signature of excellence
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Melo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional 4-Day Safari Experience with Makini Safari
My recent 4-day safari in Tanzania with Makini Safari was an unforgettable experience. The organization and planning were impeccable, ensuring a seamless adventure from start to finish.
**Accommodation and Dining:** The food throughout the safari was outstanding, with Chef Richard showcasing his culinary prowess. Each meal was a delightful blend of local flavors and gourmet excellence, making every dining experience a highlight of the trip.
**Guiding and Tour:** Our guide, David, was exceptional. His extensive knowledge of the wildlife, coupled with his personable and engaging manner, enriched our safari experience immensely. David’s expertise and passion for the region’s flora and fauna made every game drive informative and thrilling.
**Customer Service:** Nancy, our primary contact at Makini Safari, was instrumental in making this trip memorable. Her excellent communication skills and attentiveness ensured that all our needs were met promptly. Nancy’s dedication and professionalism provided us with peace of mind and made the entire planning process effortless.
In summary, I highly recommend Makini Safari for anyone looking to explore Tanzania’s incredible landscapes and wildlife. The combination of Chef Richard’s exceptional cuisine, David’s superb guiding, and Nancy’s excellent customer service created an unparalleled safari experience.
ES
Email Annika and Miguel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Profesional
Professional team from the beginning of the trip to the very end. From the start, they provided us with all the necessary information. Once on safari, thanks to their chef, we dined like we were at a restaurant for every meal, and thanks to the guide, every hour of the day was an adventure. We even had the chance to see the Big Five! I can really recommend.
JP
Email Shota | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience but not perfect
### Positive Points:
1. Our driver was extremely attentive and friendly, always listening carefully to our requests.
2. The dedicated chef provided excellent meals throughout the tour. The portions were generous and everything was delicious.
3. We were able to see all the animals we hoped to encounter, making the core safari experience fantastic.
### Areas for Improvement:
1. Communication with the tour office was sometimes challenging. We often needed multiple attempts to get our requests across, although they were eventually accommodated.
2. The safari vehicle was outdated with poor facilities. The promised power outlets for charging devices weren't functional.
3. Security concerns: A friend had money stolen from their belongings after being told it was safe to leave items in the tent during the tour.
4. The shower facilities were significantly below expectations:
- Only cold water was available despite being told we could shower morning and evening
- Showers were located inside toilets with poor hygiene conditions
- No prior information was provided about the shower situation
Overall, while the wildlife viewing and food were excellent, the facility standards and communication issues detracted from the experience.
BE
Email Soroush | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari company in the town!
We did 1 week tour with Makini Tanzania Expedition which was amazing and one of the best experiences that I've ever had! Staff is helpful and friendly, the facilities were complete and no shortage on anything! Driver (Joel) was one of the best, our chef ( Matayo) did his best and represented us everyday with delicious international and African cuisine!
Other agents in the company like Naomi and James are very professional at their duties and always reachable and ready for help. I recommend this company to my friends for sure.
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Email Arvin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good
I had an amazing experience with Akini Safari Tour! The driver was absolutely perfect—he was not only professional but also genuinely enthusiastic about the safari. He actively participated in searching for animals with us, which made the experience even more special.
The food provided was excellent, and they went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible accommodations. The overall ambience of the tour was fantastic, creating a perfect blend of excitement and comfort.
I highly recommend Akini Safari Tour to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized safari experience.
BE
Email Arnaud | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour
Very good safari. We saw everything we wanted and more. The food was very good and the driver was very helpful. He was really making his best to give us the best views on the animals and helped us also to buy some souvenirs.
BE
Email Arezoot | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari trip
Nicely organised 6 days safari. We enjoyed every day of the journey
Email Peter, Hanna and Damien | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overwhelmed by how well the safari went and by how good value it was.
The safari was great, tents comfortable and tour guide far exceeded expectations.
I wanted to see predators and we saw all three major ones plenty of times (lion, cheetah and leopard) including two hunting. The guide (Godfrey) always made sure to take us somewhere new and was able to spot animals beyond the horizon somehow, like a sixth sense. Of course we saw elephants, hyenas, buffalo, wildebeest, vultures, hippos, crocs, ostriches, mongeese, zebras and loads of birds. We even saw a few rhinos from a distance.
The tents and food were all arranged without fuss, and we were never hungry, nor cold or uncomfortable besides driving the dirt roads on safari but even luxury safaris use those same roads and vehicles.
The vehicle was clean and suitable, no one ever was without a view of an animal and we changed orderly to make sure front seat was evenly used.
I was sceptical of the whole arrangement after my time elsewhere in Africa but the whole thing went off as well as expected or better. The price didn't change from the quote, everything they said was included was true and the office staff checked in daily in case anything needed extra help (it didn't).
I highly recommend Makini and will be recommending them to friends if they go to Tanzania. I don't know what other tours were like or the price they paid but I couldn't find anything cheaper for the inclusions and even as a dodgy budget backpacker was extremely happy with the whole experience.
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Email Sajid | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Organised reasonably well but should have given more safari time in Serengeti and ngorongoro
The tour started with Tarangire safari which is a decent experience, with some large herds of elephants and buffaloes. We did see lions and giraffes. The stay at a resort on the way to Serengeti was ok. Serengeti was wonderful and the guide made every effort to take us wherever there were interesting sightings. The camp site at Serengeti was bearable at most and we spent just one night there. We could hear hyenas and a lion roar at night, which was quite exciting. The next half day is all we got at Serengeti though we did see a lion hunting a zebra. After a quick lunch we headed back towards ngorongoro. Considering the distance we had to cover both ways, the stay at Serengeti was far too short (you require at least 3 nights and 3 days for a relaxing Serengeti safari) . We reached ngorongoro before sunset. The tents, stay and the weather were very comfortable. The next half day is all we got (again too short) at ngorongoro. The park though small still requires a full day if you wish to relax and go around at your pace. There again it was found wanting as we just completed everything hurriedly. I feel the guide stopped at too many places on the way to the parks and we spent unnecessary time at stops. The operator (Makini) who organised the tour tried to squeeze in too many things in a short span. We could easily have skipped Tarangire and added another day to Serengeti. The food was great at times and mediocre at times. The guide and chef I would say did their best but as I said we moved too often from one place to the other leaving very little time for them to do their job properly and for us to relax. In the end we did cover a lot of distance which could have been avoided giving us more time for safari.
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Email Tim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 5-day Safari with Agustino
Good value for money Safari. We did 3 days Serengeti, 1 day Ngorongoro and 1 day Tarangire, which turned out to be the best route in our opinion. Our guide Agustino was amazing and had an answer to every question, sharing knowledge about his country enthusiastically.
Some last minute changes in the itinerary were a bit inconvenient, but all in all an amazing experience where we got to see the big 5 and many more animals (some really up close) than we could have imagined.