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 Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service from guide Ombeni- the star of the Serengeti!
We made our own journey - 5 days from Kogatende for the Great Migration, through North, Central, and South Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Our guide Ombeni was incredibly courteous, knowledgeable, and safe. If the mark of a good guide is not how he is treated by his passengers, but rather by his colleagues, then Ombeni was second to none. We would hear him be called on the radio by many guides from different companies asking for advice or directions. Every single car that passed, the driver got a ‘hey how’s it going’. The same for park rangers, film crews… Ombeni knew them all. It felt like we were with our own Serengeti celebrity. And really drove home the things that we learned Tanzanians pride themselves on: humility, kindness, and hospitality. He was always early. He was always smiling. He was always professional. He knows every road, every locale, every lodge - there were no maps, no gps, and we never had to turn around once. He has impeccable intuition and knowledge of the wildlife which meant we benefitted by being able to see leopards and a cheetah! Truly an unforgettable trip.
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Email Alex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 days Safari with Gosheni - unique and the best experience ever!
I did a private safari trip with Gosheni on the first week of Aug. It was amazing 7 days trip, which included all major parks – Tarangire, Serengeti (Central and Northern) and Ngorongoro.
Gosheni delivered this trip perfectly front to back – starting from communication and discussions about the route, dates, accommodation options, etc, till the very last moment. Pendo was the manager, who arranged this trip for me. She was very polite and quick in answering all my questions and, more importantly, she helped me to finalize the plan by recommending some changes to itinerary, which proved to be successful. Accommodation suggested by her was also great and met my requirements from both level of comfort and budget perspective.
It's needless to say that success of your safari significantly depends on a guide. My guide – Wilson – deserves a dedicated note.
Wilson is the most experienced guide in Gosheni and this really matters a lot. He's very knowledgeable about animals’ behavior, very attentive and it seems he has eagle eyes – all this allows him to spot animals where one could hardly detect them. Thanks to him I saw so many animals I even couldn't dream of. Lots of lions, including a pride of 14 lions and a mating couple (!), cheetah's family, leopard (twice), serval, hyenas, jackals, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalos, different kinds of gazelles and antelopes, etc, etc. During our 2 days in Northern Serengeti we saw 4 (!) wildebeest crossings, all of them from a very good position, while two of them were just from the best position ever possible - I felt like I was sitting even not in the first row, but even closer to the "scene" to enjoy the most spectacular wild nature show in the world!
Wilson is a perfect storyteller and provided a lot of information and interesting facts about wildlife, Tanzania and Africa. In his career he also worked as a guide and consultant for such companies as BBC and Discovery while they were making their films about wild nature.
Also, from what I saw during this trip, I made a conclusion that being a safari guide is a quite difficult job. I believe it can be done well only by the person who really loves nature and enjoys safari guide role. Wilson definitely does love his job and he does care about his clients. Over our trip he constantly went above and beyond to ensure that I get the best experience and I’m happy all the time. Last but not the least, I cannot but mention that he's a perfect driver, who feels each centimeter of his car. I was very much impressed by his driving skills.
All in all, I should say that I had high expectations before the trip, taking into account all positive reviews Gosheni were given. Still, they managed to exceed them. The way they deliver safari product is extremely professional and set to a very high standard. Probably the only improvement I could suggest is for them to advise the clients in a bit more detail about suitable clothes for safari and expected temperature (it was rather chilly in Ngorongoro area).
It was the right choice to do safari with Gosheni and I definitely recommend them!
Asante Sana, Gosheni, Wilson and Pendo!
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Email Catarina Esteves | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience with Hassani, the binoculars eyes
We did a Tanzania Safari with this company and it was an amazing experience!!! We get the lucky to meet our guide Hassani. It look like we were visiting a friend and he decided to show us the backyard, every single corner of it! in addition to all his friendliness and availability, he has a sense of opportunity that leads us to find the best animals at the best times. He can see from a distance that seems impossible.
For us, the fact that we have a table set with meals and wine makes all the difference, when compared to companies where you eat lunch boxes.
We truly recommend, just ask for Hassani...
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Email Chi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, professional, LOCAL company. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
We did a safari tour with George from Gosheni in the middle of July. It was one of the most incredible excursion I have ever experienced. We did a 3 day customised tour from Arusha to Serengeti to Ngorogoro. We were super super lucky to see over 20 lions in a span of 3 days, George knows exactly where the spots are you will not be disappointed!
George was a very very knowledgeable guide, we have had a safari before and the guide was not as informative as George. He was kind, willing to listen, answer questions, funny, speaks great English and open to take us anywhere.
I highly recommend George and Gosheni as a guide and tour company. One thing they never mentioned is that Gosheni is LOCAL so if you go with them you are supporting a local company!
Highly recommended. Will definitely do a tour with Gosheni again.
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Email Camilo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We had a great experience with Gosheni! Hassani was an excellent tour guide and accommodated the trip to our needs. Definitely recommended
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Email Britt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Most Amazing Experience
This trip and our guide, Hassani, was amazing. Everything was well organized, the accommodations were unique and comfortable, the food was tasty, everyone we encountered was super friendly, Hassani was so knowledgeable and conscientious, I could go on and on. Definitely recommend for anyone interested in an adventure.
Great safari tour with Gosheni and Ombeni as a guide
I am lucky that I chose Gosheni and Ombeni was my guide. Me and my husband had an amazing time and saw a lot within 6 days. It was an unforgettable experience. It was our first time in Africa doing safari.
Ombeni is an amazing guide, very knowledgable, always ready to help, with positive attitude and very good in spotting wild animals for us like cheetahs, lions and rhinos that was not that easy to spot. Additionaly, our lunches in parks were always amazing, well prepared and served by Ombeni.
We stayed in Acacia lodges, which looked great, had friendly staff and were well equipped. We felt very safe and welcomed.
We totally recommend Gosheni for the safari trip and Ombeni is the best guide!
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Email Mateusz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Definitely recommend Gosheni!
What an adventure! We had a 6 day safari with Gosheni and it was amazing.
We had the best guide in the world - Ombeni was very knowledgeable, really good as spotting animals and very friendly. He spoke English fluently and was going an extra mile to provide us with a great experience. He was also a really good driver which was important given the roads were difficult to navigate. We had so much fun with Ombeni during our safari!
Lunches during game drives were excellent. Some tour operators provide sandwiches, but we had a 3 course lunch every day with hot and soft drinks as well as wine.
All lodges we stayed in were very comfortable with tasty breakfasts and dinners, as well as friendly staff.
Before the trip, Belinda was very helpful in organizing everything and answering multiple questions we had.
To summarize - I really recommend Gosheni Safaris!
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Email CJS | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gosheni Safaris Listens and Delivers – A Class Above the Others (Read Below)
Thinking about an African safari, I did quite a bit of research to learn about the top safari sights. I reached out to a couple of travel agents to see if they could arrange a trip to include the locations I wanted to see. Each came back with a cookie-cutter tour, with less than half of the tour including what I wanted and way over-priced. I decided to try Trip Advisor as I had success is using it back in 2014 for a Berlin tour guide. I came across Gosheni Safaris. It had well over 1,000 excellent reviews. I decided to give Gosheni Safaris a chance and reached out to them. I sent an email in the evening and I had a response the next morning. Peter Rovert, owner of Gosheni Safaris, listened to I wanted to visit. He and his staff planned an itinerary to include all the Tanzania sights on my list, including referring me to a partner company so I could visit Victoria Falls while I was in Africa. Gosheni Safaris provided a variety of lodging options to choose from and optional activities that we could do if we chose. Gosheni Safaris was very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. Their communication and attention to detail instilled confidence in their ability to deliver. Gosheni Safaris planned a 10-day itinerary allowing us to visit Tarangire National Park, central and northern sections of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
When we landed in Tanzania, they did not disappoint. We were so impressed with their personnel, companies and camps hired to accommodate us. The tented camps booked for us were great; personnel, tents and food. The Gosheni Safaris tour guide, Ombeni, was great. He helped us spot the “Big Five” in one day. The Gosheni Safaris vehicle was excellent, very well-maintained, heated and air-conditioned with a refrigerator restocked every day. The vehicle roof opened up so you could stand up and see out, but yet provided shade in direct sun. The cloth seat covers were freshly ironed each morning. The attention to detail was extraordinary, just as it has been during the planning and communication process.
Gosheni Safaris handled all the details for our COVID tests required for our flight home. Who knew you could get a COVID test in the middle of the Serengeti?!
It became quite apparent that Gosheni Safaris was in a class by itself when we hit the safari trail. Our tour guide was in leadership position in the national association of safari tour guides, and his experience and stature showed as we associated with other safari vehicles during the day. When it came time for lunch, most other safari tour companies brought out box lunches for their guest. Box lunches are not good enough for Gosheni Safaris. Our lunch was served on linen tablecloths and napkins, porcelain tableware and silverware. Lunches were a three-course affair, served piping hot or cold, depending upon the dish. Each lunch started with soup, followed by three or four options for meats and vegetables followed by fresh fruit for dessert. It was interesting to see how many guests of other safari tour companies would stare at us and our lunch as they walked by at picnic areas. Gosheni Safaris had arranged for each place where we stayed the night to prepare our lunches in the morning before we left each day. Bottled water and our choice of beverage was provided on demand or our discretion throughout the day.
Ombeni, our tour guide, was very courteous, professional and friendly. He was excellent in spotting wildlife. He was very accommodating in providing excellent vantage points to take photos of wildlife and landscapes. He accompanied us wherever we went, to ensure things went smoothly, and working out any wrinkles if there were any. Ombeni was truly a joy to work with; we could not have asked for a better guide.
It was great to meet Peter Robert, owner of Gosheni Safaris and person with whom I had communicated, several times on our journey. I am glad I had the opportunity to tell him personally how impressed we were with the experience we had with his company and staff.
I highly recommend Gosheni Safaris. I will definitely use Gosheni Safaris again if I have the opportunity to return to Tanzania.
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Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionals who have great care for their customers
We had a great time on our safari. Our guide Fidelis (the cheetah whisperer) went above and beyond to make our safari a memorable one. We were happy to have such a well experienced guide, who not only helped us see all of the amazing wildlife (Lions, cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, etc), but also explained the interesting culture, history and traditions of Tanzania.
The car we had was nice and new. We had delicious, fresh food every day. We were very spoiled!
Would definitely recommend Gosheni to anyone who is planning to visit Tanzania. You won’t find another company with this level of care.