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
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Sandy Gifford | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari company! Responsive, organised, knowledgeable, locally owned and well priced.
Gosheni Safaris - Whar a really great safari company!
We have just returned from a fantastic ten-day safari in Tanzania and three-day gorilla safari in Uganda all organised by Gosheni Safaris (and their sister Uganda company). We could not have been more pleased with everything - from the first contact email to the very last day of departure. We began our planning about a year ago and initially went with a non-local company. However we then decided we wanted to travel with a locally owned safari company. Gosheni comes up well on its reviews and so I corresponded with Pendo John where, after many back-and-forth emails we jointly constructed a fantastic itinerary. Pendo is one of the sales managers and I very much enjoyed planning our safari with her. She was prompt in her correspondence, gave us a range of options for accommodation and was very accommodating of our own suggestions. She was also very good on providing advice such as the number of nights we should stay put in one place. Distances in Tanzania are very very long and the roads in the parks are rough and one really needs to rely on the expert advice on how to plan the itinerary. During our safari she contacted me on several occasions to make sure that everything was going alright. Our guide was Enock John and he was fabulous. He has a depth of experience, a wealth of knowledge about the ecology and the animals and much patience with us, his clients who often asked silly questions. I am sure that all the guides are excellent but we feel particularly fortunate to have had Enock. Between Pendo and Enock everything was taken care of. This meant that my husband and I could really enjoy the safari without any worries about forward planning. Pendo organised our three day gorilla tour in Uganda with their sister company (Primate Expeditions). Again everything ran smoothly from getting gorilla permits, the local flights, hotel transfers etc. This is an excellent company with very high-quality staff and extremely reasonable rates. It is also a locally owned Tanzanian company which we think is important. We can recommend Gosheni without any reservations! The safari industry is a very complex market and you can have full confidence of a great safari if you go with Gosheni.
CY
Email Martin Tvede Larsen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari with top service
Went on a safari with Gosheni Safaris with my wife and had a great time. Communication worked well and was timely, our driver was very friendly and helpful in explaining everything and gave is an awesome experience.
AE
Email P.N. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Almost there but something is just not right
Throughout the planning stages Gosheni was very helpful and overall the safari was nice. But I am writing this review with mixed emotions. During the planning process there was a huge emphasis placed on the company having new vehicles and permanent guides. The vehicle that we had for our safari was fantastic and new, but it was not owned by Gosheni. Instead they had subcontracted our safari to another company. The guide was friendly and gave us a great trip but is not a an employee of Gosheni, and instead works for another company. In the end we were delivered with a great trip, but I am left with a bit of a sour taste. Their website is really focused on how great they are because they employ the best guides. They claim to be a reliable and honest operator.
We traveled in low season so it still seems very strange that they subcontracted our trip to another company, named Masai Safaris. I read several bad reviews about companies that Sub-contract safaris to other companies and the mess it can end up it. So we specifically chose a company that seemed to run their own trips. Apparently this is not the case, so I can't recommend this company even though the safari was well planned and delivered.
Reply from Gosheni Safaris Africa
Posted on Jul 3, 2018Hello! We are disheartened to learn about this review but thank you for voicing your issues. First of all, we are happy that you've had a wonderful trip. We at Gosheni always try to do our best to make every trip memorable. We do own our vehicles and employ full-time guides where most have been with us for several years. We invest both in regular maintenance for all our vehicles and provide regular trainings and certification for our guides. We have worked hard for our reputation and will never risk it by subcontracting to a different company with standards we cannot control.
There was however a misunderstanding with the vehicle you used having been recently purchased and for us failing to properly communicate this to the team. Indeed, this was an error on our side and steps are being taken to sort this out. We at Gosheni, especially your guide, would like to apologize that this have made you feel uneasy. Rest assured that you have received the Gosheni quality seal and again, thank you for stating your positive safari experience. We hope to see you with us again one day.
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Email Angela Watts | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
It was an incredible experience from beginning to end. From the moment we landed we were greeted with such ease. We felt very taken care of. Mount Kili was incredible! I personally got altitude sickness very bad and they went out of their way to accommodate me. We followed Kili with a couple of safaris. They were Amazing and our accommodations were fabulous. I Highly recommend them. The price was very competitive, but they did not skip on quality!
Email Nthabiseng Manonyane | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fullfiling Kilimanjaro Expedition
From our first encounter with Gosheni whilst in SA it was excellent. We were prepared accordingly for the expedition what to expect and how to also get ready. The staff was exceptional and interactive, support all the way up the mountain was extremely excellent. I loved how warm and welcoming they were but most importantly they were very informative and easily encouraged us when the going got tough.......Gosheni Safaris are the best by far
ES
Email eduard from Spain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent service from the first day of contact to the day we left Tanzania.
We can recommend Gosheni Safaris for its excellent service. We contacted with Gosheni by e-mail and from the first momento they offered us different alternatives deppending on our Budget. Payment was not a problem, we paid 30% to confirm the safari and the rest directly on arrival. The car was completely new (only 4500 km) and the guide Fuah that was with us during 7 days was the best guide we ever had, with excellent Spanish and really good knowledge of all the animals and places. We had an unlimited millage safari and Fuah was always happy to answer to our questions and trying his best to find the BIG FIVE and he did not stot until we saw them !! Hotels were also very good and picnics excellent, even some days they suprised us with some wine. We had unlimited water and sodas during the safari. Special thanks to Fuah for this unforgettable week !!
NZ
Email christina Murray | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10 day Masai Mara,Serengeti etc
As a couple we booked with Gosheni online.We travelled with a guide (Erasto) We had a truly wonderful time.The camps,unlimited kms Erastos knowlegde of the wildlife and great personality made this a trip of a lifetime.The camps and other accommodation were of a high standard.The landcruiser was very comfortable with a cool box where were provided with cold water,soft drinks,and wine with our lunch if desired.Peter was easy to communicate with to design a tailored safari for us.We like that the company is Tanzania owned.When talking to people travelling with other companies they told us that they had to pay for water after they had drunk there 500 ml provided bottle and they were on limited kms.When comparing prices we really had the better deal.I would recommend Gosheni to anyone wishing to have a special safari they really deliver a great service.
IL
Email uri ozery | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wiliam the best tour guide
williamaugusti.
We booked a trip through Leo Leon Safaris Israel. I traveled a lot around the world and I love to acquire extensive knowledge before special excursions including local tour guides, I learned on safari in Tanzania, and had only one condition, first class tour guide.
In Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport we met William Agostino our guide, and it turned out to be the best thing that happened to us on a trip. We had join to one of the best guides in Tanzania, charming and pleasant person, with a lot of knowledge and professional and interesting. William was able to connect us to the place of his birth, to the country he loves in which he is proud, as a Masai , his senses and instincts with a lot of experience and knowledge, enabling us to be a part of an experiential journey above and beyond, as hunters in the wild and only with a camera. from the first moment he understood Who we are and according to that worked and went, we had with him once in a lifetime experiences and sure we'll go back only with William.
My Dear Friend William
Thank you for fascinating and amazing journey we've been through, I wish every traveler interested in Africa reach you. And waiting to host you in Israel
Yosi and Uri ( Brothers)
Email Giuseppe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
lifetime experience
Gosheni Safari organised our Safari during our Honeymoon. Peter, the director, gave us a really good option and he accommodated us with our requests. Our guide Zadock was very knowledgeable and also a good companion during this amazing trip, we highly recommend him. Our next Safari is going to be 100% with Gosheni safari.
IE
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