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 Alex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour Vehicle Unacceptable
My wife and I arranged our honeymoon through Gosheni Safaris. I had developed the plan for our honeymoon in advance and contacted Gosheni simply to make the arrangements for us for a custom safari. They made reservations for the accommodations per my instructions and everything was fine from that side of things. Our guides were also very good at their jobs and we appreciated their insight and expertise. However, when it came to the vehicle that was assigned to us for our safari, it was far from acceptable. These are a list of issues with the vehicle in which we spent 7-12 hours a day:
no functioning air conditioning
no functioning outlets
broken cooler
musty/moldy smell
rusty and broken seat belts
huge cracks in windshield
broken shock/spring day 3
broken interior handle
exposed broken wires
broken strap for pop up roof
dirty ripped slipcovers
Gosheni claims that its vehicles are new and well maintained. Our vehicle was neither. The odometer on our vehicle read 99242km, and obviously the vehicle was not well maintained due to the issues listed. I will note that every other Gosheni vehicle we saw appeared to be in much better condition, so why we were assigned this vehicle during the low season is beyond me.
I contacted to Gosheni about the vehicle just a couple of days into our safari. They responding continuing to claim that the vehicle was new. I pushed back and asked that we be flown back from Serengeti to Manyara, rather than having to ride in this vehicle for an entire day. Gosheni did arrange this flight for us and paid for it, and the vehicle that met us in Manyara was indeed new and well maintained. However, spending several days of our honeymoon in the vehicle provided was simply unacceptable and not what we expected or paid for when we booked with Gosheni. If you decide to book with Gosheni, please inspect your vehicle before you head off on safari. But, I would suggest you look elsewhere for your safari needs.
As a side note, I should inform everyone that Gosheni pushes guests to pay $20 per day as a standard tip for guides. This is not in line with the other safari organizers in the region, which recommend around $10 per day. Please Google this yourself and do not get bamboozled by Gosheni.
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 James | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It is one of the best trips I experienced
It has been a memorable experience with the whole family, all the drivers are very nice, knowledgeable and helpful, the lodging are excellent, good food. Most of all we saw all the animals, thanks for all the service you provide
TR
Email Yılmaz Attila | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari was one of my top visit list, and Gosheni help me to realise it.
It was a great experience for me. I am not happy with itinerary. we missed wild beast passing over maasai mara. and it cost us extra plane trip.
But I am happy with our guide Moses. he knows every habitat and spot all the animals on the way to north Serengeti.
I am happy with the lodge and tents I stayed. great experience.
I recommend Gosheni Safari to everybody as Peter can solve any inconvenience in a short time.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Christmas in Africa
Peter was very forthcoming with details and professional when handling problems that arose during our time in Africa. I couldn't have asked for better driver in Mariki and most of the places we lodged were what we expected and one even better than we thought it would be. We saw everything our hearts desired and participated in all we wished. You couldn't ask for more from a company.
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Email Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gosheni -- providing an unforgettable safari experience
Gosheni made our bucket list trip dreams come true, providing a safari adventure that surpassed all of our expectations!! Their professionalism and attention to detail, clear coordination and communication, extremely knowledgable and hospitable guide, and willingness to personalize our safari was unlike any we’ve experienced before.
Everything started with communicating with Herman to plan and personalize our trip. He did a spectacular job at ensuring we’d experience the best of Tanzania while not feeling rushed. Herman even met with us our first day in-country to ensure we were refreshed on every detail of our upcoming adventure.
Our guide, Laban, became a fantastic friend by the end of the trip. He provided unparalleled service, knowledge, and was extremely welcoming, warm, and friendly from the moment we met. He truly made our experience unforgettable and a ton of fun. Laban was adept at finding animals and because of him, we were able to see everything we dreamt of and more. It was immediately clear to us why Laban has earned so many impressive accolades. Laban was very generous and excited to provide us with unique and personalized experiences throughout our adventure. Lastly, he taught us a lot about the language and wonderful culture of Tanzania, demonstrating his passion for sharing knowledge and helping to immerse us in the experience.
Gosheni as a tour operator also sticks out from the rest. Their 4x4 vehicles are in impeccable condition, extremely clean, comfortable, and reliable. You’ll enjoy the air conditioning for long drives, which most safari vehicles lack—and their specially-designed windows and pop-up roofs offer unrestricted visibility. Something else that stuck out about Gosheni is that our guide set up a full picnic lunch with a tablecloth, plates, and a hot multi-course meal, while almost every other safari group we saw had a paper box lunch. We felt incredibly lucky and this was truly a huge step above all other tour operators.
Email Julie Ridings | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service, informative at all times, very very easy to deal with.
Our Tour Guide from Gosheni was Morris, he was amazing very informative and goes out of his way for you to get the best photos of all the amazing animals.
The Wilderbeast crossing was something you wouldn’t want to miss.
Thousands of them crossing the river beds,
Elephants leopards cheetahs, lions and cubs to name a few.
Our Safari holiday was one to remember, I can’t thank Morris enough for such an experience, your knowledge friendliness was first class.
Accomodation in the eight days of our trip, was excellent accommodation was large and spacious.
Email Damien Ridings (Harry) | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, professional and truly oustanding...Thank you Gosheni
I would like to say a huge thank you to Gosheni and even more to Moris our guide. My mum and I couldn't pf asked for a better first time experience in the Serengeti. Moris has a wealth of knowledge and passion for Tanzania and it's history and wild life. Thanks heaps mate! You are a legend!! I would highly recommend Gosheni for anyone wanting an experience of a lifetime.
Accomodation = perfect
Food = perfect
Camp Staff = better than perfect.
See you in February Gosheni....
I'll be back!
Cheers!
Harry
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Email Kelly | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Trip with Gosheni Safaris
My wife and I had a fantastic ten-day private safari in Tanzania with Gosheni Safaris in July 2024. We worked with Norah in their office to plan a custom safari that included Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti National Park and the Northern Serengeti. She was helpful, patient and very responsive.
Our guide on the safari was Arnold, and he was fantastic. He seemed always to know the best routes and the best places to see wildlife, and did his best to accommodate our interests. He was a veritable font of knowledge about wildlife, trees and plants. We saw everything we hoped for and much more -- the so-called big five, the great migration, and wildebeest river crossings, plus large numbers of giraffes, gazelle, zebras and many other animals, and uncountable numbers and species of birds.
The tour vehicle was in great condition and comfortable. Gosheni provided delicious hot lunches daily. The accommodations (hotels on the first and last night, and tented camps the other nights) were delightful. On a whim, we let them know the trip was a celebration of our 40th anniversary. To our surprise, they honored us nearly every night.
The entire Gosheni team provided a well-coordinated and wonderful safari that exceeded our (admittedly high) expectations, at a competitive price.
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Email Simon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What more you need from a trekking company to tackle Mt. Kilimanjaro
Omary and his team of porters, support staff and chef went above and beyond to make sure we successfully scaled Kilimanjaro.
They provided assistance and encouragement throughout the entire journey. Hiking this mountain is no joke and Omary's team is hands down focused on achieving your goals.
Special shout-out to Adam, Ridhiwandi, Salimu, Kasimu and Halifan for the laughs, the encouragement, and the patience.
If you choose this team, you won't regret this challenging yet rewarding experience. You'll walk away having creating a new family and lifetime experiences.
Reply from Gosheni Safaris Africa
Posted on Jul 19, 2024Hi Simon! Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad to hear that Omary and his team provided exceptional support during your Kilimanjaro climb. It is our goal to ensure every guest feels encouraged and supported throughout this challenging journey. We will certainly pass on your special shout-out to Adam, Ridhiwandi, Salimu, Kasimu, and Halifan.
Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future. Keep Safe and have a great day!