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 Marcus & Marion | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
As with the first trip in 2017, we placed the planning and implementation of our second safari in Tanzania in the hands of Gosheni Safaris. It was again confirmed that Gosheni, in addition to perfect planning and organization, attaches great importance to making the trip something very unique. The route and the camps were tailored to our needs. Our 10-day tour in February 2022 took us from Tarangire NP via Ndutu, the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater. Gosheni attaches great importance to sustainability and has, for example, replaced the classic lunch box with reusable containers, which are filled with freshly cooked food in the camps in the morning, so that we always had a 3-course meal at lunchtime. Instead of plastic dishes, people eat on porcelain and use real cutlery. The white tablecloth was just the icing on the cake.
The fact that our trip became a "trip of a lifetime" was due to our wonderful safari guide Laban Gervas. He accompanied us on our first trip 5 years ago and gave us unforgettable moments, so it was clear to us that it could only be another trip with Laban. He is incredibly attentive, kind and also full of knowledge about the country, people, flora and fauna that we really got every question answered. In the background, he organizes small details, anticipates every wish and adapts perfectly to his team. We are sure that this will not be our last trip to Tanzania, which we will do again with Gosheni Safaris and Laban.
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Email Jaume | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Discovering the unexpected, a 5 days private safari
It was the first time, that we decided to do a Safari and after some online reviews we finished contacting among a few additional companies, fortunately, Gosheni Safari.
We wanted to do a 5 days safari with lodge acommodation covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Crater Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.
From the beginning the communication with Gosheni was incredible good, Pendo did a great job. In difference to other companies we contacted, Pendo was providing us options matching exactly our request and with different proposals, with a real clear explanation of the planning and acommodations included. She was always answering our questions in a few hours, through email or though whatsap and at the end we decided us for a private tour, with middle range lodge acommodation.
Unfortunatelly due COVID we had to delay our partially paid safari 2 days before the start, but again there was not problem at all! At the end, we get the change to fly two weeks later than originally planned and Pendo was there to reorganize everything ASAP.
At the start of the safari we were picked up in our hotel by our fantastic guide and driver Ombeni. He was amazing, fluent english, always happy, making jokes and generate a really comfortable athmosphere, always there to help us and make us enjoy the experience. As he would say, really "The man of the people". He was our driver and guide, but during the safari he converted also in our friend.
We started with a small briefing on the Gosheni Office in Arusha. There we would able to see, that Gosheni was not "Other more" Arusha Safary company , it was a high professional company.
During this briefing, we were so lucky that we got an upgrade for our first night because our booked one was closed due corona. The replacement we got was a 5 star hotel on lake manyara with pool, were you were surrounded by Zebras, Jiraffa and more animals that you could watch from your room(or from the pool!).
The car was great, big, comfortable with drinks always available and was kept always extremely clean by Ombeni. We got everyday a real hot meal for lunch with wine, and not only the typical sandwich Lunchbox. The other guides and clients were jealous as they saw how nice was handled everything by Ombeni.
During the safari we were able to see not only the Big Five, but much more than expected! Gosheni is an amazing company, but with Ombeni it is incredible, he makes a difference.
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Email Jeremy goz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymooner luxury safari
Gosheni
For our honeymoon, we chose Gosheni for a week safari in Tanzania. For contact, questions and contract we were in talk with Pendo which answered every question straight away, created a custom safari trip for our budget and was really easy and cool to talk with. Big up for Pendo for making this that easy.
When it comes to the actual safari, we had as our driver, Laban, and truly he was exceptional. He was more than welcoming, easy to talk with, always on time and really knowledgable about all parks and routes. With his expertise we saw more than most people: lions, multiple cheetahs, leopard and even a rhino ! Every lunch we had, he prepared a romantic table and we felt like we were at the restaurant. I can truly recommend Laban as your guide, you will not be disappointed.
Overall, amazing experience at Gosheni, from booking to the actual safaris, don’t hesitate and go with them!
Jeremy and Levana, french honeymooners
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Email Hosam H | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ombeni is nothing less than the most perfect tour guide I've ever had!!!
Gosheni Safaris was great from the moment I was in communication with Peter to the day we landed in Arusha! Our tour guide picked us up and took us to our hotel where we relaxed before the start of the first day of our safari. We did the 5-day luxury package and it truly is a luxurious experience and it could have only been so with the great execution of our guide Ombeni! The entire experience was 100% worth every dollar I spent and I definitely will come back again, as long as Ombeni is my guide! I was told from online sources to go into the safari with low expectations because nature does its own thing and there's a chance that you won't see much, but honestly, if you have an experienced tour guide like Ombeni, you will see more than you could imagine. I never in my life imagined seeing the wildlife that I saw, while also being so close!
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Email Ingolf Roehr | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable impressions!
My friend we started to ask for quotations while beeing in Tanzania and although Gosheni was not the cheapest the manner of communication and offering from beginning matched our expectations. We´ve choosen a 5day/6nights comfort northern safari tour and we got unforgettable impressions. We travelled alone in the comfort jeep with our friendly and qualified guide who explained short and informative without beeing intrusive and always with an good eye for everything. We saw everything the African wildlife offers in the different parks but the absolute highlight has been the Serengeti tour. Our guide payed attention to everything and served the patience to give us the space joining landscapes and wildlife fully. All accomodations and service was awesome and last but not least our guide at the end helped us to manage getting the PCR- test in Tanzania what just now is necesarry for travellers. We started as strangers and ended just like family so many thanks to Gosheni Safaries and to you Ombeni!
Email Dima | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and safari, our guide was Ombeni and he did everything to make this trip amazing.
Good English, very kind people. Ask administration to send tickets in advance
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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!
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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 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.
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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