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 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.
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Email Karthik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 star value/service at a great price!Thrilling Kilimanjaro hike + 8 day safari + 4 days in Zanzibar
My wife and I did a 2 week honeymoon trip to Tanzania with Gosheni (locally owned and operated). We had such a memorable trip, and wholeheartedly recommend that others book experiences with Gosheni.
First, We worked with Pendo to plan the customized 2 week experience- we wanted to include a short hike of Kilimanjaro, a safari tour of the Serengeti (and other reserves), and a bit of beach time in Zanzibar. Pendo is one the most professional representatives we’ve worked with from any tour company. She put together a great itinerary, accommodating all of our requests for stays and dietary preferences, and ensured our local transfers would be handled smoothly. Despite being on the other side of the world, she was really quick to respond to any questions we had. Once we reached Tanzania , she was great about regularly touching base, and ensuring all of our needs were met. Without us even asking , she inquired and upgraded our hotels at no extra cost for 3 nights. That was above and beyond what we expected!
Next, we hiked to a base camp of Kilimanjaro with Amari and David. They have nearly 20 years of experience between them and did an excellent job of preparing us for the hike, pacing us and showing us various animals and fauna, finding excellent stops for pictures and ensuring we were well hydrated and fed. Shout out to their entire team who transported equipment/luggage/cooking supplies and prepared some amazing food for us over those 2 days.
At this point, we started an 8 day safari tour with Laban. Laban was our driver and guide for all the game drives. He is a wonderful driver, navigating rough terrain with ease. And, he has a wealth of experience and knowledge, is extremely tactful and professional, and he has eagle eyes. With his sharp eyes, and great relationships with other guides, we saw a cheetah hunt a gazelle, lions in mating season, multiple leopards in trees, endangered rhinos, many varieties of birds, and countless other animals. He also took us to good spots to get souvenirs and ensured we had smooth transfers and handled providing of our game drive lunches. He went above and beyond and remembered we needed covid tests to return and ensured we booked those in a timely manner. Those 8 days flew by, and we are deeply grateful for having Laban as our guide and friend in that journey!
Finally, we spent the final few days at a beach resort in Zanzibar. Pendo booked the hotel, and ensured our transfers from the mainland to Zanzibar and back were handled smoothly. From the moment we landed, every single pickup/drop off was on time.
Overall, we are so happy with this experience and wish that others can give Gosheni a try and see what a marvelous company they are! Thank you for making our honeymoon such a memorable experience !
Email Tify | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five star service and facilities with affordable price
We had a 10-day safari with Gosheni in end of Sept. I have to say everything is just perfect and it will be my lifelong memory. When I searched agencies, I compared price and service among many of them and finally Gosheni gave me the most reasonable plan and quotation.
During the safari, we were happy to find out that we did enjoy the best in class service and facilities. All the accommodations were luxury and comfortable with perfect service. The car was very new and in perfect condition (it even had picnic shades and tables and chairs which made our lunch in Ngorogoro is exceptionally comfortable). All lunch are actually proper lunch with table setting,3-course meal and even beer and wines! We were extremely flattered when first time seeing it while most of other visitors were having their sandwiches lunch box.
Our guide William was very experienced and knowledgeable. He always tirelessly drove us all around and spotted the animals which we were impossible to see by ourselves! He was charming, considerate and patient. I can’t imaging anyone could be better! With his help, We have seen almost all animals in our safari and some of them were super rare!
I highly recommend Gosheni to all my friends who would like to enjoy a five-star service and memorable safari with affordable price.
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Email Sarah & Frank Ebetino | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Book with Gosheni! You won’t regret it!
We absolutely recommend Gosheni Safaris! Pendo John was wonderful, communicated quickly and helped us plan for over 2 years (Covid). She made sure the logistics of our safari were taken care of every step of the way. Our guide, Fidelis was top notch! He has been guiding safaris for 14+ years, is so knowledgeable about the area and the animals, and took us to see so much more than we ever could have expected - up close, too! Don’t hesitate to book your safari with Gosheni, and ask for Fidelis!
Email Z.Q. Qiao | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and trouble-free luxury safari
Gosheni provided a very competitive quotation while the service is perfect as well. Thanks to Cindy's patient and professional advices our itinerary were coined smoothly. The COVID did postpone the original plan but gladly we made it in September.
William was our perfect guide. He's very experienced in all aspects. It's unimaginable how he could always stay energetic, driving and looking out for animals. Thanks to him we've seen all we hoped to see and even more. He's extremely self demanding, never compromise the quality of any bits of the safari experience. We highly recommend Gosheni and William to anyone planning to go Tanzania.
