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 Vainius | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator
All 8 days went fast and well, communication was easy with the agency.
We liked our guide Ombeni very much, he was professional in explaining about animals we saw, quite outgoing and always seemed to be in good mood.
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Email Elodie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An extraordinary experience
We had an amazing 5 days of family safari (4 adults and 3 children aged 7, 9 and 111)!
The organization was great! The accommodations were fantastic: beautiful and super comfortable! And delicious meals!
A huge THANK YOU to our guide Ombeni who made this experience unforgettable! A warm, caring, attentive guide, perfect with children. He gave us lots of explanations about Masai animals, vegetation, culture and history… and some basic knowledge of Swahili! We had the chance to meet leopards and cheetahs up close ... all the big 5 !!! What wonderful memories!
We loved our safari made it an unforgettable experience for the 7 of us!
A big thank you to Pendo for the organization and again a huge thank you to Ombeni, the best guide of the world according to our children!
I recommend 1000%
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Email Marc | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Safari
Our family experience with Gosheni was simply fantastic. Having experienced several safaris over the last years with different compagnies, we can definitely say that Gosheni are outstanding and deserve their top ranking on tripadvisor. Everything was perfect. The organisational part handled by Pendo was very clear and professional. She provided us with very flexible cancellation conditions which gave us the confidence for going ahead with the reservation, which was crucial for us seen the pandemic situation. Now comes our driver, Ombeni, who simply made our family experience the best it could have been. He was fantastic with the kids aged 6, 8 and 11 and played around with them, but also talked about the wildlife with passion which witnesses his true loving of his job and the nature of his country. We miss him already.
Thanks to him we saw the big 5 with the unexpected moment of seeing two leopards struggling to get out of a heard of elephants, and 2 cheetahs climbing onto a car right in front of us !!
We wish Gosheni a long prosperous future and hope to come back soon.
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Email Jeremy goz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymooner luxury safari
Gosheni
For our honeymoon, we chose Gosheni for a week safari in Tanzania. For contact, questions and contract we were in talk with Pendo which answered every question straight away, created a custom safari trip for our budget and was really easy and cool to talk with. Big up for Pendo for making this that easy.
When it comes to the actual safari, we had as our driver, Laban, and truly he was exceptional. He was more than welcoming, easy to talk with, always on time and really knowledgable about all parks and routes. With his expertise we saw more than most people: lions, multiple cheetahs, leopard and even a rhino ! Every lunch we had, he prepared a romantic table and we felt like we were at the restaurant. I can truly recommend Laban as your guide, you will not be disappointed.
Overall, amazing experience at Gosheni, from booking to the actual safaris, don’t hesitate and go with them!
Jeremy and Levana, french honeymooners
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Email Amanda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Give yourself the gift of Gosheni
From start to finish I had the most amazing experience with Gosheni safaris. Belinda was very patient with all my many inquiries into safari options and after much research I decided they were the best value I had found and took the plunge booking a 8 day 7 night tour for myself and 3 friends. All the camps we stayed at were gorgeous, comfortable and the staff were incredibly attentive. The best part of it all though, was our guide William. His knowledge of animals, their behaviours, his excellent off road driving skills and his keen eyes are undoubtedly the reason we saw so much on our trip. I had high expectations of the safari but they were still exceeded. We saw lots of giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, leopards, baboons, eagles, and even a rhino, everything we were hoping for and more. William spotted it all, including many animals we never knew existed like the genet cat. He was so knowledgeable he answered all of our questions about them easily and was very friendly, good humoured and easy to get along with. Highlights include seeing some lions chase off hyenas who were trying to steal their kill and the great migration river crossing in the north of the Serengeti and of course a very rare rhino sighting. I should also mention the food, we felt completely spoiled typically eating hot 3 course meals for breakfast lunch and dinner. I’m so happy we chose Gosheni safaris. I cannot recommend them enough.
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Email Morgan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gosheni for the Win
If there was a sixth star, Gosheni would have it. This Safari tour was by far the most epic and luxurious adventure I have been on. I traveled to Tanzania with three of my best friends, we’re all big travelers and adventurers, but usually do more low-fi camping/frugal world traveling. This tour was worth ever cent. We did tons of research beforehand on different companies, comparing many in this region, and Gosheni was the clear winner after a bit of sleuthing. When we arrived and started touring we immediately proved ourselves right. In terms of overall value and transparency of the costs, as well as their care for our experience and take away of the trip, they took the cake. Their level of professionalism, kindness, and knowledge is astounding.
Our guide William was extraordinary. Beyond his expansive knowledge of the animals and nature all around, his excitement and fervor for finding them with us made it all the more fun. He’s been guiding for over 14 years, and he approaches every day like a new adventure. His attitude toward his work and life was inspiring. He is funny, sweet and great to be around.
We were like a family wandering in the wild. We struck a great balance of hakunamatata vacation mode and finding the punctuality of being up and out to be where we needed to see many animals and the great migration. I can’t believe the amount of diverse wildlife we saw out there.
Belinda was fabulous in helping us organize what we should see and how to set the path for our trip. We were so well taken care of, and I couldn’t imagine putting together an itinerary for all the places we visited and how much we saw. We had loads of questions while we were planning and she was very patient and in depth with her responses before we even booked with Gosheni.
The touring vehicle was a very comfortable Toyota Land-cruiser. Considering we basically lived in it for 7 days, it was the adventure car of our dreams. It felt super safe, and the seats were comfy, even when we were off-roading and gosling about. Plus there was a fridge in the car we could put snacks and keeps waters cold. William is an excellent driver through this terrain. I’ve done a bit of off roading in the states with my partner and know how throttling it can feel - he made us feel completely at ease and was always checking in on our comfort levels and if we needed anything.
The accommodations and “camping” exceeded my expectations of luxury. That being said, camping is not quite the right word for our palatial dwellings in the middle of Tanzanian wilderness. Hot showers and baths, running water and toilets in each tent. Incredibly plush beds and delicious hot meals, surrounded by beautiful views at every turn. The staff at every camp was so attentive and kind and wouldn’t let us lift a finger. During safari, the food was just wonderful. We had gorgeous, multi-course picnics every day with table clothes, wine and fresh juice to boot. Two of us are vegetarian and they were excellent about catering to all of our individual edible desires.
This is by far the trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend you afford yourself the the distinct privilege of going with Gosheni, and William being your guide.
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Email West | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Go with Gosheni!!
Go with Gosheni!!
They took such good care of us.
From the moment we arrived at the office we received warm welcome from Belinda, with a concise orientation and good coffee, to the many hours we spent with our guide William, out on the Serengeti, filling our eyes and minds with unforgettable sights.
I was so delighted to be in the company of such a mellow and easygoing guide, thoroughly knowledgeable and very accommodating.
After many years in this unique business, it seems abundantly clear the organization knows what there up to.
From the well kept and well equipped
Land Cruisers,
to the excellent accommodations kind staff, and good food, to the keen eyes of our guide taking us straight to exemplary moments of raw untamed nature along with playful banter we all developed as a family for just one week, I highly recommend Gosheni beyond any shadow of a doubt.
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Email Lawrence | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional wildlife guide
Very professional agency. We had a great time touring around with our guide (Enock) who truly masters the wildlife experience. He shares his knowledge about the animals and is very good in locating the animals and getting very close in seeing them. The lunches (picknicks) we’re good, including wine ;). A five star recommendation for sure.
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Email Paula | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
We could not have chosen a better company to partner with for our Safari experience. The accomodations were perfect, food was amazing and our guide Ombeni was the best part of the trip: knowledgable, fun and overall lovely.
Thank you Gosheni for the best Tanzania Safari experience we could ever ask for!
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Email Gerard M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and prices
100% recommended. The booking process was smooth and the help to choose the best activities for us was truly appreciated. The safari itself is unforgettable and highly recommended. Ombeni is a great guide who has made this experience even better. I would easily recommend Gosheni safaris and if you get Ombeni as a guide you'll be lucky! Great value-money relation.