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 Monika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari with perfect guide
We (me, husband and 7 year-old son) have just come back from our wonderful two-week vacation in Tanzania, which we started with a 6-day private Safari through parks in Tanzania and ended with sunbathing in Zanzibar.
Due to the fact that we were traveling with our child, we spent a lot of time looking for the right company to go on Safari with - we probably read all the available reviews about companies, their guides, available accommodation, we exchanged a lot of e-mails - and finally we chose Gosheni Safaris whose offer seemed to be the best, and Peter - its owner, patiently and promptly responded to all our inquiries and made changes to the program as requested.
The choice turned out to be PERFECT - we have quite high expectations, but the way our Safari was organized far exceeded our expectations (which happened to us for the first time in our lives).
We visited Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, Serengeti, Tarangire. We also took a balloon flight over Ndutu. We stayed at the Marera Lodge, Acacia Migration Camp in Ndutu and Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp.
Everything was perfect but the best part of it was our guide - Ombeni - he was just AWESOME !! :) - smiling and full of energy, he picked us up on the first day from the airport, even though our plane was delayed by a few hours, and then was only better. We saw with him probably all possible animals (including big five): lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, wildebeest, various antelopes, monkeys, jackals, foxes, snake, crocodile, turtle , wild pigs, all kinds of birds, rhinos, ostriches. All the animals were spotted by Ombeni with his eagle eye. He wanted us to have a perfect view of animals and gave us as much time as we wanted that we could enjoy the view. We had the impression that he was happy with us (even though he had already seen thousands of these animals;)) He has a big knowledge (he graduated from tourism) about wildlife and Tanzania. He took care of all of us at every step, it was not even necessary to say that we need something, because he watched us and he recognized what we needed - it was amazing :) We felt very cared for and safe. In addition, we were very comfortable with him - which was important, because we spent all days in the car together :) Ombeni is also a great driver - we felt very comfortable, everyone liked his fast driving when needed (especially my 7-year-old). It should be added that the car was almost new, extremely comfortable, with air condition. Ombeni took care of the car, it was always clean, even when we were driving on the biggest mud. We think that without Ombeni our Safari wouldn’t be so perfect - we didn’t know before that the guide is so important (if not the most important) - so it is worth choosing the best one (I recommend Ombeni with all my heart).
We should also mention that the food during Safari was delicious. Also all the accommodations were great, especially Acacia Migration Camp in Ndutu - where the service was professional and wonderful - the top hotel staff should learn from them!
About Safari itself - it is difficult to describe in words, beautiful breathtaking views, wonderful nature and animals - you have to experience it. I guess nothing beats this trip.
We highly recommend Safari with Gosheni Safaris and Ombeni as your guide.
RU
Email Mike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure with a fantastic tour guide
Travelled in a family of four and had a fantastic safari thanks to the people at Gosheni and especially our guide Ombeni. He immediately impressed us with his hospitality and warmth. He would always smile and wait for us even when we were late in the morning (which was almost every day haha). We were really impressed not only with his knowledge of the country's wildlife, but also with the fun and engaging way he delivers it. He would always find new interesting stories to tell us and the kids would always bombard him with questions. Finally, he worked tirelessly to show us more animals than we could ever hope to see! He would often spend more time on the road just so we could see a lion or a cheetah, which was really special. Overall, I could not possibly imagine having such a great experience without a guide like Ombeni!
AE
Email Fuad & Ghida | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A private excursion through a great safari operator with a magnificent tour guide "William".
We had an unforgettable safari tour in Tanzania.
We have to say that everything was very well executed and communicated to us on arrival.
William was a very knowledgeable and professional guide, stayed with us at all times and ensured .
we were lucky to see all the Big 5 in their natural habitats and the migration of the wildebeest during the game drive,
also enjoyed visiting a few tribes and being welcomed by their inhabitants
staff at the Acacia Camp (Maria, Robert & Steven) were very welcoming and courteous, assuring all our needs were taken care of.
we appreciated the flexibility from Gosheni guide and management in adding an additional excursion to our plan at short notice.
the food and accommodation were top notch - fresh, clean environment despite being in the wilderness!
BR
Email Luccas Godoy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari and GameDriver
The Safari was amazing!It was my honeymoon and they made it perfect!
We Did the 5 day safari. Going to tarangire, 2 days at Serengeti, ngorogoro crater and Lake Manyara.
William was our driver, and he was great! Very nice and friendly. He showed us all the big fives and other animals. He asked the animals that we wanted to see and did everything to show us. I really recommend him!!!!
The lunch is good, a soup, food and fruits. There are soda, water and wine to drink. You can bring some snacks to eat between the meals.
The lodges (acacia farm and Acacia seronere Camp) was amazing. Amazing rooms, facilities, staff and food. The Wi-Fi in both could work better.
I recommend Gosheni Safari!!
BR
Email Eduarda Migliari Godoy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with the amazing guide willian’n
The Safari was amazing!!! We was in a couple and we did the 5 day safáris. William was our driver, and he was fantastic!!! Very nice and friendly!! He showed us all the big fives and other animals. He asked the animals that we wanted to see and did everything to show us. He explained a lot of things, knows about everything and every animals.
The lunch is food not snacks (a very good), a soup, food and fruits. There are soda, water and wine to drink. You can bring some snacks to eat between the meals with you want (I recomend)
I verry recommend Gosheni Safari!! Is fantastic!!!!
UA
Email Alex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari in my life!
We took the 4-day custom safari tour and it was perfect! The lodges we stayed in and the catering was very good. We were able to see all the animals and take great pictures. Our guide Ombeni was incredible!
Best. Safari. Ever.
DE
Email Lynn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime experienced
Being 2 girls who have travelled and seen quite some things around the world already, this was our very first time in Africa. After reaching out to some safari tour companies, we decided to choose Gosheni Safaris as our safari sales consultant Pendo was just really helpful and obliging in order to make sure that we will draft a tour that is perfectly adapted to our preferences and budget.
Having all these settled up, we were lucky enough to be assigned to our tour guide William, who welcomed us such as friends who have known each other forever already. Driving us around in a comfortable vehicle with pop up roof that included all the facilities during safari, providing us hot lunches out of his magic box every day, and teaching us Swahili in the most efficient way, William went above and beyond to deliver us an experience for lifetime. He didn’t got in line like other tour guides but went the extra mile to give us the best possible view. That way we ended up seeing animals just an arm’s length away, having a cheetah on our car roof, and catching up with the Lion King’s cast in real life.
I definitely recommend to book a tour with Gosheni instead of doing it on yourself, just because an experienced guide has this so called gut feeling that you can’t learn from any guidebook. William knew exactly where to take us or where to wait with his car so that we could see the animals that we always have dreamed of. All we had to do was having trust and being prepared to take pictures.
So, long story short:
Thank you Gosheni Safaris for the chance of a lifetime experience!
Thank you Pendo for drafting a tour to our needs!
And last but not least, thank you William for your time, your patient, and your friendship!
LV
Email Ronalds & Inga | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unexpected adventure
We wanted to enjoy Africa a long time ago. We finally decided. Before deciding on a safari company, we contacted at least 8 companies. Gosheni was very responsive, responded quickly to all emails, and helped resolve any issues. I really enjoyed the communication with the manager Pendo. The price was OK. Also, payment for the safari was not required 30 days in advance, as some other companies. Pendo also helped with the purchase of the necessary air tickets for the onward trip.
We choose a 5 day safari from Arusha. Our route was Arusha - Tarangire NP - Serengeti NP (2 days) - Ngorongoro - Manjara NP - Arusha. Also, the accommodation offered by Gosheni was super - close to the Luxury level .........
There is a separate story about our safari guide Ombeni ...... It was just super and unique ..... Very understanding and knowledgeable in all things both know how to tell about animals, nature and plants. We wondered how we can drive a car at the same time, find animals on the road, tell us all kinds of stories and still enjoy it all .......... For these 5 days we got a lot of new information about Africa together and its animals and nature. During the safari I really enjoyed the lunch, which was organized in the national parks outdoors in that restaurant ...... We saw the "Big Five". We didn't even feel the time of the pandemic. In fact, it was even much freer than at other times ...... Fewer people. It was possible to move freely in the park. There were 2 people in the car ...... It was super .....
Thanks Gosheni Safaris and personally Pendo and Ombeni ... :)) The price paid repeatedly corresponded to what we saw and enjoyed ........
Of course we will recommend Gosheni to our friends and acquaintances ......
Highly recommend Gosheni Safari and guide Ombeni !!
Rating in 10 points system 11 .....
Thank you
Ronald and Inga
Riga, Latvia
LV
Email Inga | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unexpected contacts with wild animals.......
Hi
We visited 4 national parks. It was very impresive. We saw "Big five". Even Simba babes....... what is unusual to see it. And for all that big thanks our safari guide Ombeni. He was excelent driver, excelent guide during 5 days safari.......
Highly recomend Gosheni safari and guide Ombeni........:)
Thank you very much
Inga (Mama Simba)
Email Felipe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
This was a really amazing trip, all was really well done by Gosheni Safaris, our guide Zadock made this trip Unforgettable, he was very kind and haas a lot of knowledge about the animals.
The location and hotels was very comfortable, luxury and unforgettable location. People in the hotel were really nice and good actitud maleta you feel really nice.
we don't need to take care about anything after arrived Tanzania... All was done by Gosheni.
The quality of the tour was really high starting from the plan and quotation until the end (droped at the airport)
I STRONGLE RECOMED THIS TRIP this will keep in my memory for ever.
Thanks Gosheni Safari and Zadock for this amazing holidays