Some of our tour guides and vehicles
Gosheni Safaris Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $175 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jaume | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Discovering the unexpected, a 5 days private safari
It was the first time, that we decided to do a Safari and after some online reviews we finished contacting among a few additional companies, fortunately, Gosheni Safari.
We wanted to do a 5 days safari with lodge acommodation covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Crater Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.
From the beginning the communication with Gosheni was incredible good, Pendo did a great job. In difference to other companies we contacted, Pendo was providing us options matching exactly our request and with different proposals, with a real clear explanation of the planning and acommodations included. She was always answering our questions in a few hours, through email or though whatsap and at the end we decided us for a private tour, with middle range lodge acommodation.
Unfortunatelly due COVID we had to delay our partially paid safari 2 days before the start, but again there was not problem at all! At the end, we get the change to fly two weeks later than originally planned and Pendo was there to reorganize everything ASAP.
At the start of the safari we were picked up in our hotel by our fantastic guide and driver Ombeni. He was amazing, fluent english, always happy, making jokes and generate a really comfortable athmosphere, always there to help us and make us enjoy the experience. As he would say, really "The man of the people". He was our driver and guide, but during the safari he converted also in our friend.
We started with a small briefing on the Gosheni Office in Arusha. There we would able to see, that Gosheni was not "Other more" Arusha Safary company , it was a high professional company.
During this briefing, we were so lucky that we got an upgrade for our first night because our booked one was closed due corona. The replacement we got was a 5 star hotel on lake manyara with pool, were you were surrounded by Zebras, Jiraffa and more animals that you could watch from your room(or from the pool!).
The car was great, big, comfortable with drinks always available and was kept always extremely clean by Ombeni. We got everyday a real hot meal for lunch with wine, and not only the typical sandwich Lunchbox. The other guides and clients were jealous as they saw how nice was handled everything by Ombeni.
During the safari we were able to see not only the Big Five, but much more than expected! Gosheni is an amazing company, but with Ombeni it is incredible, he makes a difference.
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Email Rebecca S | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 star Safari with Gosheni and William
We had the trip of a lifetime with Gosheni. Before the trip, Pendo was incredibly helpful in advising us as we finessed our ten day itinerary. Her responses were prompt and thoughtful and we felt very taken care of throughout the process. There are so many companies to choose from, but we felt we were in good hands with Gosheni and they did not disappoint.
I can’t imagine a better guide than William. We felt very safe as he expertly navigated the difficult drives in the parks while answering our questions and sharing his knowledge. From animal facts to Maasai culture, he knows it all. Because of his experience and instincts we were able to see more than we ever expected. William went out of his way to make sure we had a wonderfully relaxing safari on our own schedule, while also filling our days with hours of animals, adventure, and good food. Every day we looked forward to the long drives thanks to William.
You won’t regret choosing Gosheni and William for an unforgettable ten days in paradise!
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Email Zack | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
William was a world class safari guide during our 10 day tour. He is extraordinarily kind, knowledgeable, funny, and talented. He is exceedingly familiar with all of the parks and could answer any question about animals, fauna, Tanzanian history or culture, and life as a safari guide. My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed his company and sense of humor. His ability to safely drive on tough terrain while spotting well-concealed game (and swatting away flies at the same time) left us in awe. Everything went off without a hitch and William filled our trip with amazing memorable highlights. We could not have asked for a more talented, professional, accommodating, and kind safari guide.
Many thanks to Pendo as well for organizing our itinerary. I must’ve emailed her 50 times in the weeks leading up to the trip with tweaks to the itinerary and questions about navigating COVID related requirements to enter the country. She was always very responsive and gave clear information.
I would highly recommend Gosheni (and William) for anyone considering a Tanzanian safari!
-Zack
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Email Guusje | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Christmas in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
We had our first Safari ever booked with Gosheni, starting from Arusha. We didn’t have that much time so we chose to do a 3-day Safari, going to Ngorongoro Crater (day 1) and Serengeti (day 2 & 3). Gosheni safaris was really helpful and convenient in the process of booking as they helped us planning everything right within our budget and time. Although 3 days is not much, they definitely took it all to make our Safari unforgettable (we even saw the Big Five!). Our guide Wilson was really nice and taught us a lot about the surroundings, the animals and life in Tanzania. He really made us feel like family. Also, the lodges exceeded our expectations and were very comfortable and clean, with good food and nice people. We couldn’t have wished for a better Christmas this year. Thanks Gosheni and Wilson for making this wonderful adventure happen!
Email Connor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was so genuine, so fun, and so knowledgeable.
Going on a Tanzanian Safari has always been a bucket list trip I always wanted to try, but I didn’t think it could be this good.
Gosheni Safaris went well beyond our expectations. From gladly helping us when we had troubles with flights and being so polite and friendly, we will never safari with another company now.
Our tour guide Ombeni only helped to improve our experience. He was so genuine, so nice, so accommodating, we enjoyed every second of with him. This doesn’t even include the breathtaking wildlife he showed us with the interesting facts about Tanzania. We saw unbelievable wildlife in the safari, had countless, and played a ton of card games with Ombeni. Truly a one of a kind experience and guide.
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Email Stephen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best company and the best guide
For our first safari we were certainly a bit anxious. Did we book the right lodging? Did we pack the right clothes? Are we going to see any animals?
Rest assured Gosheni had everything covered. Our contact Pendo was in constant contact making sure we knew what to bring and what to expect. Even when our travel plans changed Pendo spring in to action to make sure we had an activity booked while we waited a day for the rest of our party.
Finally we started the safari. What an incredible experience all made possible by our guide Ombeni. Ombeni was incredible and I honestly couldn’t imagine a safari without him. He answered all of our questions no matter how ridiculous and made sure we got the best views of all of the animals on our list. Once we had seen everything we wanted, we gave him a challenge…. Find the rarer animals like a leopard. No problem for Ombeni. Then another challenge… try and find a mating ritual. Again no problem for Ombeni. He spotted a couple of ostrich and took us close for a view of the courting ritual and mating. Finally we had one final challenge… a hunt. This one we thought would surely stump him. But of course Ombeni came through. He found us a cheetah with her cubs and before long she was on the move. Only a few seconds later she was in full sprint quickly followed by the takedown. It was really incredible to see.
I’ll certainly miss our game drives and meals with Ombeni and I can absolutely say I won’t do another safari unless it’s with him as our guide.
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Email Raaji | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Company
I could not recommend a better company to work with. Pendo was amazing from the start - I worked with her for 8 months leading up to the trip and she was patient in answering all of my questions. She continued to be accommodating when half our party got delayed by 1.5 days. On the safari we had an incredible experience. Could not recommend Ombeni more as a tour guide. He showed us everything we wanted and more! He became part of our tour crew - we enjoyed eating dinners and playing cards with him.
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Email Kenna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The absolute best guide in Tanzania!
We did this trip with another couple and had an incredible time! Gosheni was very helpful and accommodating with last minute changes due to travel issues. Pendo was great to work with. All of the accommodations were amazing - tents were massive with en-suite bathrooms, food was delicious and the views were beautiful!
Our guide, Ombeni, was the absolute best! He was very knowledgeable and well connected with other guides so he always knew where the best stuff was. We saw everything that we wanted to see and more! Highly recommend requesting him to be your guide when you book with Gosheni!
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Email Dorothy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari tour through the South of Tanzania
We came to Gosheni Safaris through internet research not knowing they are the Award Winning and Leading Tour Operator of Tanzania in 2021. We were on a 11 days, 10 nights safari through the South of Tanzania guided by the the wonderful Fidelis, an experienced and thoughtful guide for a perfect safari tour. After finishing the safari we can only confirm that Gosheni Safaris, presented by Fidelis and team, were the right choice! The safari was customized to all we wanted to see and organized very well, considering we booked only few days in advance (thanks to Pendo in the Gosheni Office!)! Fidelis introduced us to the wildlife in the South of Tanzania with a lot of background information and a very good eye for the hidden animals in the distance! Even though it was very dry and a difficult situation for most of the animals, he showed us neraly every animal living in Mikumi/Ruaha/Nyere. With his experience and the respectful and peaceful way to treat the wilderness he made our game drives a wonderful tour! The accomodation was well chosen, Fidelis organized cool drinks for us to survive the heat and adapted to the tour daily to our needs and wishes.
For the next trip to Tanzania we will not have to make an effort to find the right tour operator, we will simply call Gosheni Safaris, because it was a blast to travel with you. Thanks again to Gosheni and especially to Fidelis! Asante sana!
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Email Jasper | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service!
We book it with very professional help from Cindy, the transaction, planning of the trip etc. went nothing but smooth. William was assigned to us as our guide, who is very helpful and friendly, thanks to his rich knowledge and experience, we were led to many wonders in Serengeti.