Some of our tour guides and vehicles
Gosheni Safaris Africa
- Office 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)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Maria clara y Juan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Espectacular!!!!
All was perfect!! We spent the best experiences of our lives with this company!
We really enjoyed the Safari, the guide ( the best! ) also in spanish , the accomodation was very very nice and beautifull. The services, the car... thank you so much!!!!!! :)
DE
Email Marcus | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime
We were traveling in early December 2017 for 7 days with Gosheni Safaris and would like to share our experiences here.
The first surprise was that within a few hours we received an answer to our travel request from Peter, the owner. The many following detailed questions were answered promptly, detailed and friendly.
The offer was so good that we booked the trip and made a 30% down payment. The balance was then paid in cash at the beginning of the safari.
Our tour took us over the Tarangire NP in the Serengeti and then to the Ngorongoro crater. Finally, we visited Lake Manyara NP.
The journey began with pickup by our guide Laban at Kilimanjaro airport.
Laban is a very friendly and very competent guide. He guided us safely and sovereign through the week. So we were e.g. totally thrilled that we could get into a freshly washed vehicle every morning. Laban cleaned the vehicle - an new Landcruiser (!) - inside and out after each day's journey. We have not seen this at any other safari company. You can imagine how these vehicles look like after a week without care ...
The selected accommodations (Palace Hotel Arusha, Maramboi Tented Lodge, Serengeti Acacia Camp, Ngorongoro Farm House) were absolutely outstanding. In particular, the Serengeti Acacia Camp - you hear the lions and hyenas roaring at night. A unique experience.
To the animal observations one can only say: The absolute madness !!
To detail everything in detail would lead too far. Unforgettable moments are guaranteed.
So we were lucky enough to meet the big migration and see hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras.
A pleasant and competent guide is pretty much the most important thing on a safari. Because with him you finally spend the whole day - if he is not motivated then you see only half of the animals. Without a trained eye, it is impossible to see a leopard 50 meters away on a tree. Our guide Laban was an absolute hit!
Gosheni Safaris attaches great importance to satisfied customers - we can only recommend this company. We definitely did not expect such a high standard.
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Email Inbar Arad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience of a lifetime
We chosed Gosheni Safaris after we heard excellent peedback from our friends. We wanted to have the same tour guide - Enock. We had highly expectations. Well performance meet expectations. During the prepשration and arrangements before, Pendo was very kind to all our questions. During the trip Enock was attentive, has extensive knowledge, answer very patiently to all the questions (and there were so many....) responds to all requests (include to find our youngest child's shoe which was forgotten in one of the lodges). He changed some of the original plan' to our request and was very plesant. Lodges were wonderful (especially Endoro lodge) and the combination of all this makes an unforgettable time to our family. Thanks Goshenis, hope to see you again when our youngest will have Bar - Mitzva !
CA
Email Gord Stewart | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gosheni was very knowledgeable,organized and extremely easy to work with.
Right from the beginning of our hunt for an operator we found Gosheni very responsive. Communications were timely, effective and correct. From the time we arrived at the Airport in Arusha we were warmly greeted by Gosheni staff, transferred to our hotel and then met with Pendo John who went over all details of our six day safari. The next morning we flew to Kogatendi on a very clean Cessna Caravan, met our outstanding guides Ombeni and Zachariah, loaded our bags and the adventure was on!
The two vehicles were cleaned each morning, the fridge was stocked daily and the vehicles were in fabulous shape.
We saw two crossings of Wildebeest on the Mara river, saw all of the big five plus many more that the guides always found and explained all details of their habitat.
Our family of 10 could not have been happier with our Safari experience with Gosheni! Thank you for a magnificent trip.
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Email Michael | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, out of this world experience!
If you want a wonderful and absolute perfect Safari experience, do not look any further.
We used Gosheni for our trip to Arusha, Tarangire and Seregenti last year and could not have been any happier. We put our trust in all their good reviews on Tripadvisor and it definitely paid off.
Before we even booked our trip, we exchanged countless emails with Peter. We were able to craft a completely custom 11 day trip, based on his recommendations, our requests and recommendations from fellow Tripadvisor users. Peter was always very patient, extremely helpful and fast to respond. My wife is also severely allergic to gluten (celiac disease) and we had to make sure that she is well taken care of. He reached out to all the lodges and also provided us their names & contact information, so that we can also discuss our concerns directly with them. All of them did a fantastic job and the lodges they recommended were wonderful. She did not get sick!
Our guide, Hubert, went completely out of his way to ensure we are having the time of our life. He took care of us like we were family. Thanks to him we saw the big 5 and lots of other incredible animals. We took over 6,000 pictures and still have not sorted through them all.
During our stay we also learned that Peter used to be a guide himself, before he started his own company. He still embraces that role today and takes very good care of everyone, incl. his guides - which is not necessarily given in this industry. The vehicles that Gosheni is using are very new, comfortable and well equipped custom safari jeeps with power outlets, a cooler with various drinks, coffee, tea, Wifi etc. We could not have asked for more!
When we had an issue at one of the camps that we booked (based on the camp's Tripadvisor reviews), Peter, Hubert and their office immediately came to our rescue and secured us a fantastic, brand-new lodge nearby. We even got to meet the owner, who owns over a dozen lodges in Tanzania, and got to hear his incredible story.
This trip was an out of this world experience that we will cherish forever. It is definitely worth it. We have recommended Gosheni to several coworkers, friends & family members and would not hesitate to book with them again.
Asante sana, Peter & Hubert! Until we meet again!
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Email Sherry mullins | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari and safari guide LABAN
I and friends we had a very good time with our Guide LABAN.he is an amazing and professional guide.we really recommend him,.he has almost everything concern wildlife.I also recommend Pendo whom I was dealing with her.she replied emails very fast.i will recommend GOSHENI safaris to any one.,it is more than just a safari company.the hot lunch with white table cloth that LABAN sets to us everyday made us feel like VVIP people.as we so other people having a lunch box
Reply from Gosheni Safaris Africa
Posted on Apr 7, 2020Jambo from Tanzania Sherry Mullins!
Thank you for your kind words and feedback. We're glad to hear that you and your friends were able to enjoy a wonderful trip. As tour operators, we always keep in mind your satisfaction so we try our best to ensure that for the whole duration you are all able to enjoy the very best.
Laban, indeed, is a great tour guide. He's a local who is knowledgeable about the different wildlife and parks. We're delighted to know that he was able to help make your holiday a memorable safari experience.
I'll be sure to share your feedback to Laban. I'm sure he'll be happy and motivated to hear them. In fact, I'll be sharing your feedback to the entire team as I'm sure they'll be glad to hear it. Careful planning is done for every tour so we're always able to confidently guide our guests. Both Pendo and Laban did a great job in taking care of you before and during your safari trip. We're proud of them both.
We thank you for allowing us to be part of your trip. We're more than delighted to have made it a wonderful experience. A safari doesn't only involve amazing game drives. So ensuring you get to enjoy a hot lunch is part of making the experience memorable. We're glad that our efforts made you feel like a VVIP.
We wish you and your friends many more safari adventures in the future. And also hope that we will be the ones you get in touch with when you're ready for another one. We'll be more than happy to serve you once more.
Karibu Sana Tanzania
Peter
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Email Rita Scheer | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional safari guide Laban
Gosheni is like finding a-10 carat perfect tanzanite gem. From communication with Pendo and Peter to the best tour guide in the world LABAN . He found every wonderful nook and cranny to see the best of Tanzania.
He made us feel like family. Wonderful caring knowledgeable.
I would not hesitate recommending Gosheni
To all of my friends to the most savvy traveler
Go Gosheni.
Thank you sooo much for a dream vacation with the amazing Laban.
Reply from Gosheni Safaris Africa
Posted on Apr 7, 2020Dear Rita Scheer,
Jambo from Gosheni Safaris Africa!
Thank you very much for trusting Gosheni Safaris Africa for your safari holiday. All trips start from careful planning, we at Gosheni always ensure to check every detail involved to ensure a memorable unique trip for each of our guests.
With our local know-how and expertise we are able to come up with unique experiences for our guests while ensuring that we meet their satisfaction. As local tour operators we put your satisfaction as one of our top priorities. And to hear that we were able to fulfill your expectations and more truly brings us joy.
We're certainly happy to receive your kind words and feedback. I'll certainly be sharing this with the rest of the team. We all feel very encouraged whenever we hear back from our guests.
We're also delighted to know that Laban was able to meet your expectations. He's a dependable guide and one who always shows our guests a great time. With his knowledge and know-how gained through experience he is able to lead guests around parks and show the best of what they have to offer.
We truly appreciated your feedback and hope that you'll be able to enjoy many more safari holidays in the future. And when you do get the chance, we hope you'll get in touch with us once more to help you achieve that safari dream holiday.
Asante Sana once more with best regards,
Peter
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Email Susan Altman | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience and guide LABAN
Thank you Peter for your compassion and understanding when my sister was diagnosed with cancer two years ago. Thank you Pendo for planning our trip twice.
Most of all, thank you LABAN for implementing our safari above and beyond our expectations. Who else would greet his guests at the airport with wine, snacks and a beautiful smile. Each day was better than the last. His energy was boundless, his knowledge extensive and his personality was fantastic. There wasn’t anything we asked that he couldn’t accomplish. Each day the
Jeep was washed and was meticulous. Laban
absolutely loves his job and praises the company he works for....GoSheni. We arrived as guests and we are leaving as family.
TR
Email Ulas D. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We made a memory that will never be tarnished!
This was our first time in Tanzania and even in Africa. So we wanted to go for Safari with the right company and right tour guide as well. After searching a bit, we was sure to do it with Gosheni and our guide should be Ombeni! After 8 days Safari experience, now we know we choose the right company and tour guide.. Ombeni made an unforgettanable memory for us, we saw African big 5 for several times and we had great photos with these wild animals.. As you see, we are crazy people who are travelling during this Covid pandemic! Ombeni and Gosheni made everything very easy for us! He sterilized all the car and reminded us to do the same.. We stayed at very nice camps, all staff and the food were amazing.. If you would like to go for Safari, do it with Gosheni and ask for Ombeni as a tour guide. It is %100 guarantee that you will enjoy a lot and be happy! We came as a client and leaving as friends! Thank you Ombeni!!
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Email DavidF | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gosheni Safaris and Guide William are Excellent
We had a private 8 day Serengeti safari with Gosheni Safaris Africa and guide William - what a spectacular, excellent, and incredible experience. Gosheni had the best prices, itinerary, jeeps and guide - William - who is outstanding.
We toured many areas: Tarangire, Lake Natron, North Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. With sharp eye William, we saw the Big 5: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. We saw thousands of wildebeest cross the Mara River, not just once, but twice. Saw hundreds of other animals including a live hurt wildebeest being attacked by a hyena. Thanks to owner, Peter, Gosheni safaris included fabulous accommodations - the finest glamping experience and great food. Besides the amazing game drives, we also toured a Maasai village, went on a hot air balloon ride, and canoed Lake Manyara. We will definitely return to Tanzania and request William of Gosheni Safaris!