Gilmag Safaris' Fleet of Safari Land Cruisers
Gilmag Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari of a Lifetime!
My husband and I booked our first ever Safari for our honeymoon and we’re so excited for the trip! We had high expectations but Gilmag Safari blew them away! We had the honeymoon / trip of a lifetime. We went to Tanzania - Southern Serengeti in January 2024 and got to see all of the big 5 animals! Our tour driver Nickson was so knowledgeable and made our trip so much fun. Each night we stayed at amazing lodges. I couldn’t believe all the animals we got to see! If you are considering doing a safari, we highly recommend the Gilmag Group. They were the best!
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Email Gary T. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable Northern Circuit trip
Being based in Arusha, Gilmag Safaris was easy to deal with and responsiveness by email or WhatsApp was faster than any other tour operator I approached for quotes on a 7-day trip on the Northern Circuit. Paid for the customized trip by credit card with a modest surcharge. I met the owners, Gilbert and Mary. They were friendly and helpful, making sure I got to Arusha Airport for a flight to Seronera airstrip. An email miscommunication about what I wanted in the itinerary was quickly corrected. Everything promised in Gilmag Safari’s proposal was delivered. Praise for my guide Mbasha cannot be lavish enough. Mbasha is knowledgeable about the wildlife, an expert driver on roads others were not handling well, and a great traveling companion for my solo trip.
Email Graham Stone | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Luxury Safari
We had an amazing safari in Tanzania with Gilmag Safaris. Mary communicated so readily and easily with us during the planning process and was very helpful and accommodating as we kept changing the plans. The organization was excellent, Mary was always available to answer any request and she was reliable.
Our guide, Mbasha was really passionate about his role and did a great job giving us lots of information and making our experience the best one possible. We visited Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The tour was a great experience. The Tanzania landscapes were sensational. I can’t express how grateful we are for the amazing experience that Gilmag Safaris provided.
Zanzibar part of the trip was incredible – excellent accommodation. Qambani Luxury Resort blew our mind. If you are planning a luxury trip to Zanzibar, then this is the place to stay. We can’t thank Gilmag enough to recommending this resort.
I highly recommend Gilmag Safaris. We felt so well taken care of throughout the vacation.
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Email Innessa Ingrid | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Tanzania Safari
We found Gilmag Safaris randomly on Google Search and contacted them. Every question was answered quickly and the preparation information was spot on. The payment process was effortless with flexible payment plan.
Everything was perfect especially the warm welcome from our guide, Erick who was neat and perfect in everything with a clean and nice safari landcruiser. We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti where we witnessed the Great Wildebeest Migration. Accommodation was well arranged according to our request and we had the best experience which exceeded our expectations. The Plantation Lodge – was the icing on the cake! The gardens, the rooms, the restaurant - fabulous!
We had the best vacation ever! I recommend Gilmag Safaris 100%.
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Email Gianni | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Our request was a few days personalized safari. Already by the booking we noticed the professional and reliable way of working. The communication with Mary was very uncomplicated and all of our requests could be organized.
Nickson was our guide on the safari. We couldn't imagine anyone better. He organized the daily routine according to our wishes, was very reliable, had a lot of knowledge and did everything he could to show us as many animals as possible. We even saw the Big 5.
Thank you Gilmag, anytime again!
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Email Giuseppe Cosimo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Big 5 Safari
We booked our trip in August 2022 and travelled in October 2024. We had always wanted to experience Tanzania and do "The Big 5" game park stay. I like to give Gilmag Safaris full marks for their professional arrangements and choice of accommodations
This was a trip of a lifetime. Lions were everywhere! Each day we saw something new and unexpected including a pack of wild dogs and hundreds of Cape buffalo in one spot. Thanks to our guide, Erick. . All in all many thanks for your arrangements.
If you are fortunate enough to be considering a trip to this wonderful country, we don't believe you could do any better than working with Gilmag Safaris and Mary. The trip was definitely worth my money and I would recommend Gilmag Safaris.
Email Grifiths Jenkins | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply amazing company – amazing service!
We were very pleased with Gilmag Safaris and Mary in particular who has been amazing! She was so patient with us while going through all the various options in order to plan our trip. Her insights were invaluable in making the right choices of where to stay and things to do. Mary was always available even after working hours or weekends to help with everything we needed! She was truly fantastic.
Everything went smoothly and Mary was there to help with changes when needed. The attention and service was excellent at all times, from the planning of the trip to the return home. We had an amazing time throughout the whole trip with our tour guide, Erick. He was relatively young, but so knowledgeable and we could tell that he loves what he does.
At every accommodation that we stayed, the food was wonderful and we were served like royalty.
The payment process was easy and I appreciated the option of paying online by credit card instead of having to wire funds. We strongly recommended Gilmag Safaris. We are going to be back very soon!
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Email Santiago Moritz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tanzania Safari
Not knowing what to expect on this trip, I found it a great experience. Traveling of any sort, but especially international travel comes with its own headaches. In my experience, it's simply an unavoidable part of the whole package. Traveling with Gimag Safaris however, defied that assumption from day one. Working with Mary and Gilbert, the operators of Gilmag Safaris was a joy. They were quick to respond to any questions we had regarding our trip and were able to put together an outstanding itinerary, which made for a most memorable trip.
The tour covered Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Eyasi. A great wealth of animals during the tour was a highlight. The overall tour was made enjoyable by tour guide, Erick. We always knew what was happening and what was going to happen. A good choice of scenic areas!!!
Gilmag also recommended a short stay in Arusha after the tour, and this helped us a lot.
5* for Gilmag Safaris!!!
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Email Sandra Brooke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Kenya and Tanzania Trip with Gilmag Safaris
My husband and I have had this trip to see the wildebeest migration on our bucket list for some time and we decided to go this year to coincide with our wedding anniversary.
From the first interaction with Mary and the Gilmag Safaris team I knew I could trust them with my safari plans. Mary was very prompt at answering many of our questions leading up to the trip. Communication was fantastic with all my requests and changes quickly addressed. They also provided great advice on accommodations and things to do. Gilmag Safaris planned our safari to East Africa and we were certainly in the right areas at the right time. Our itinerary was well designed to maximize time with the migration and related sightings.
We flew into the Maasai Mara from Nairobi and all flight connections and transfers to Serengeti were arranged for us and went like clockwork covering Kenya and Tanzania. The Hotels and lodges were beautiful and service second to none. We had some fabulous sightings with Amos and Gilbert - our very experienced tour guides from Kenya and Tanzania. They were excellent at anticipating the animals’ movements to ensure good photos.
A million thanks to Gilmag Safaris for making our dreams come true.
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Email Liubinova Alina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Gilmag Safaris
I worked with Mary and was so grateful for her personal touch! All communication was as if I was talking to a friend. She followed through with all our needs, budget and crazy flexible schedule! The game parks selected were excellent and we were well received and entertained throughout.
All the transfers were seamless and everything operated like clockwork - completely hassle and stress free. We would unreservedly recommend Gilmag Safaris and Mary who put together such a brilliant itinerary for us. Our guide, Erick was attentive and knowledgeable. Apart from wildlife tour, we also visited some very interesting cultural places of interest in Lake Eyasi.
Thank you Gilmag for this great organization.