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 Kevin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Company - Great People
Overall we had a really good experience with Gosheni - Peter collected us and dropped us off to the airport - we were well looked after when we were there for the 10 days. We changed the itinerary once or two and Peter and Zaddock were very flexible and accommodating.
Price wise they were very good and would not be beaten compared to the other operators. The jeeps were well setup - with power and beanbags supplied as well as a small fridge and cold drinks and water all day long . Really comfortable and enjoyable to travel in. Everything worked out really well now . Highly recommended.
Peter is very good re communication and organising everything
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Email Simone Desilets | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dependable from start to finish: professional, safe, knowledgeable. Excellent taylor-made itinerary.
Excellent tour company with customer satisfaction guaranteed as promised. 10-day safari included 5 national parks. Good pace and price range to fit our budget. Excellent, very knowledgeable guides who spoke clear English. Very safety conscious and polite. Many animals seen from close range, especially in the Maasai Mara at this time of the year. Ngorongoro Crater was almost empty due to lack of food at this time of year. Plan your safaris with the migration in mind. The crater was still a great trip as it is a unique opportunity to be inside this crater. Must be experienced if you are in this area! Constant communication received by email from the Tour operator, Peter. Very reliable. I highly recommend Gosheni as they can taylor make a safari to suit your budget, interests, time, etc. If you want to visit parks in both Kenya and Tanzania, you might want to ask Peter from Gosheni to price out a flight from one National Park in Kenya to another national park in Tanzania to avoid the long day of driving from one country to the next. We drove from the Massai Mara to the Serengeti Lobo Lodge and it took 7 hours. There are numerous airports in both of these national parks so if you are on a tight schedule, flights are recommended to maximise your time. Next time, I will fly from the Maasai Mara to the Lobo Airport located in the northern part of the Serengeti. Not expensive either!
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Email Stefanos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly memorable safari experience
Gosheni adventures organized our safari which included Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara National Parks and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and which took place at the end of July 2015. The planning and organization was very good as far as the hotels standard and the actual safari is concerned. We selected the six day safari which was very sufficient to cover a lot of ground and see a very great number of wild animals, including of course Tanzania's big five.
The success of our safari was greatly based on our driver and guide. He was very experienced and could literally "smell" wild animals from a great distance, because of his skills and ability to spot the right places and correctly interpret all the signs and movements. Thus we were given the opportunity to see almost all the important and beautiful wild creatures. On the other hand, as a driver he was really professional, driving prudently without any risk and being very gallant and helpful towards his fellow drivers.
The combination of the good planning and organization, together with the skills and expertise of our guide, resulted in a truly memorable safari.
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Email Nancy D | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience!
I highly recommend Gosheni Adventures! From the time we got to the airport, the service that Peter Robert provided us was top notch! Although we arrived about 8 hours apart, Peter personally picked my friend and I from the airport to take us to our hotel in Arusha! He enjoys meeting his clients.
The next day when the Safari was scheduled to begin, my friend woke up with a severe toothache. Peter and our guide, Erasto Nicholas, went out of their way to get her help before beginning the Safari.
Erasto Nicholas, our professional guide, was amazing! We went to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire! His knowledge of the behaviors of the wildlife helped us to see so many animals..…. lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, hippos, buffalos, black rhinos, wildebeest migration and much much more! Erasto can spot any animal from miles away! Erasto shared with us the history of Tanzania, background on the wildlife parks, information on the wildlife and personal details about his life and family! Our guide made our experience unforgettable!
You will be extremely happy that you hired Gosheni Adventures!
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Email Mustafa Kasapoglu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgetable holiday
We were two couples as four persons from Turkey. We took this trip first time with having so many questions in mind. But we have been very happy and satisfied with the organisation of Peter. Our guide Jonas was exceptional. From the begining, he took great care to all of us since he met in the Airport. He did all his best to show us the most interesting animals. Our stay in the lodge hotels were very special and very high quality. Especially the Ngorongoro Explorians Lodge was exceptionally top and premier quality.
You are always welcome to ask our experience in details and I will be happy to share with you.
I wish to thank Peter and Jonas as our Guide on behalf of four of us for making this holiday unforgetable.
We came back to home but our heart is still in there.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An extremely well organised, experienced and friendly travel company
When we first emailed Gosheni, we received a reply within 24 hours. Over the next week we were able to iron out an Itinerary that suited us for 10 days of travel within Tanzania. Arnold was so helpful in suggesting different and alternative activities that we could do in our 10 days. And the price he came back with was unbeatable.
We were met at the airport by John who was to be our guide for the next 10 days. John was extremely knowledgeable about Tanzania, its people, Flora and Fauna and we would highly recommend him as a guide. The food was excellent, varied and always so so tasty.
My wife and I had a truly superb experience with Gosheni and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone thinking of doing a safari in Tanzania and or Trekking.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top Notch Service
We interviewed 15 to 20 safari tour companies both in Tanzania and the United States. Gosheni Adventures owner Peter Roberts was always very prompt in his responses and attentive to our concerns. He did not push a premade package on us like several of the other companies. He asked us where we wanted to go, for how long, and what type of lodging we preferred. He gave his recommendation on details we were not sure about. He was very patient with us even when we decided to alter his proposed itinerary. His price was very competitive. When we arrived in Tanzania, Peter himself picked us up from the airport! He had dinner with us that night and joined us for breakfast in the morning. He brought us each a hat and shirt to wear on safari (ones that we could keep). That day he introduced us to our driver, Zadock, that we had for the duration of our trip (14 days). Zadok was just as kind and patient as Peter. Zadock was a phenomenal guide and with his expertise we were able to see all of the big 5. When we spoke to other guests at the different lodgings many had not seen half of the animals we had observed. We were able to observe cheetahs and lions eating a kill on more than one occasion. We were also able to see both of these species attempt a hunt. Zadock was also able to spot animals that many guides overlooked such as eagles and owls. We were originally scheduled to travel to the western Serengeti to observe the wildebeest migration crossing the Grumeti River, however because of higher than normal rainfall the migration was not occurring as usual. Instead of still driving us to the western Serengeti were there would be no animals, Zadock communicated with Peter about this and Peter changed our lodging reservations. I am sure the other companies would have left the reservations as is, even though it would result in an unsuccessful safari. Zadock was very flexible with us. He left as early as we wanted and returned as late as we desired. Some other companies have mileage (kilometer) restrictions for each day, which results in the guests staying very close to their lodge even if there are animal sightings further away. Gosheni Adventures has no mileage restrictions. Gosheni also gives unlimited water and soda while on the game drive. The beverages are kept cool in a refrigerator in the Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser was new and well maintained and can seat 7 guests. It has a pop top that also you to walk around while on safari to get the best vantage points. We saw other companies' vehicles and some were literally breaking down in the Serengeti and others had smaller roof openings which restricted the guest movements. Zadock washed the vehicle every evening after safari. Zadock also stopped at souvenir shops for us and did not pressure us to shop faster. He also thought to take us to a Masai market that is only open once a week to see how they proceed with their trading. At the conclusion of our trip, our flight was in the late evening. We were originally scheduled to take box lunches from the hotel, however Peter and Zadock arranged for us to eat at a BBQ restaurant in Arusha. Zadock also took us to a reptile park so we could fully enjoy our last day and not have to spend all day at the airport. It was very nice farewell. Gosheni Adventures treats their guests like family and could not give a better safari experience. We have memories that will last a lifetime because of the care taken by both Peter and Zadock.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime in very good and capable hands
Me and my wife booked our Safari in Tanzania for two weeks planning to see as much wildlife as possible.
We looked at over 15 different operators but chose Gosheni for the following reasons:
1. Responsiveness: Peter was very quick to respond to our question
2. Flexibility: Peter tailored the tour to our wishes which is not trivial as some companies do not
3. Price: Gosheni was very affordable compared to other companies
4. Amenities: Unlimited drinks (including sodas), No mileage limit for game drives, Experienced drivers, and New vehicles
Peter picked us up from the airport and took us to our first lodge. He sat with us after and informed us that this year the migration is not happening due to excessive rain and suggested we change the Serengeti plan to stay only in the central region. Once we agreed he changed that with no price difference and it was seamless for us. This enabled us to see many more animals as the western corridor was empty at this time.
Thanks to our driver Zadock we were able to see all big 5 and much more, We saw Cheetahs hunt, lion pride hunting, leopards, Rhinos and many more animals. If you do not have an experienced driver that knows the park and the other drivers that may not be possible so we are very thankful for those qualities. Zadock also knows the bird species around for the bird lovers among us.
Last very nice surprise was on the last day , we were scheduled to leave in the evening and had a lunch box from the hotel. Peter arranged a hot lunch in a restaurant for us...This was a very nice surprise.
Overall I would highly recommend Gosheni for your tour , We have met plenty of other groups that missed the rhinos since their driver was not as experienced or did not see Cheetahs at all when we saw cheetahs at multiple occasions.
Outstanding Safari Experience!!! Highly Recommended!
We went on a 6-day safari with Gosheni adventures. Peter Robert, the managing tour operator, was incredibly responsive to our inquiries and always responded in a very timely manner. The company's prices were also extremely reasonable when compared to other safari companies, and they offered incredibly flexibility in terms of itinerary in order to create a safari experience that matched our interests.
In terms of our actual safari experience, we travelled to Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. We also got to see the Maasai tribe along the way and our tour guide also took us to Mto wa Mbu. Our experience was absolutely phenomenal, and the service was professional and well exceeded expectations. We opted for the budget camping option, but our tent was fully equipped with beds, a desk, and a lamp, truly a luxury camping experience to the point where I hardly even felt I was camping. The company also always had cold mineral water available, and the food was outstanding both in terms of quality and quantity.
We got to see all of the big 5 during our time, and saw plenty of animals and got lots of memorable pictures. Our tour guide, Zadock, was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. We would highly recommend booking with Gosheni safaris if you are looking for a memorable experience.
Terrific Trip!
We did a 5 day family trip during X-mas. Gosheni Adventures over-delivered! Peter was the most responsive tour operator I've ever worked with, answering my calls and emails consistently within minutes, and extremely flexible and accommodating.
Despite us giving Peter very little time to work with, Gosheni managed to fit everything we wanted in, give us a great deal of exposure to animals, culture and even fantastic lodging. Great value for money and time.
I would certainly use Gosheni again!