Makasa is owned & managed by Selma and Ngomi Kamm
Makasa Tanzania Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 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:
- $300 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jennifer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant!
From "Hello" to "Goodbye" Makasa Safaris provided excellent and professional service in planning and facilitating our safari. We worked with Selma to plan a 3 day trip on rather short notice. Communication was easy and thorough. Selma gave several options at various price points, never rushed us, and was always willing to answer our questions. This was our first trip to Tanzania so it was especially nice to have someone at the other end who fully understood our concerns and interests. Our guide, Tom, was the best - super fun, accommodating and knowledgeable. He was committed to our boys who wanted to see the Big 5 and take pictures of every bird. You will be within feet of lions, elephants, zebras. Your camera will capture amazing memories of giraffes, rhinos, and birds! We learned so much about the animals and habitat from Tom. He also helped us understand the culture, geography, economy and government of this beautiful country. Our accommodations were lovely - perfect for relaxing and replenishing at the end of the day. There are so many safari operators to choose from (I know, I researched them), but you need look no further. Watching how we were treated and how Tom managed the safari compared to others we saw, we know we found the jewel and give our highest recommendation for Makasa. Competitive price, above and beyond service, and an experience we will enjoy forever.
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Email Saskia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro crater; beautiful!
We booked a safari for 2 persons, but one week before we wanted to our son and his girlfriend. No problem at all!
Easy commuication.
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Email Ad van der Nat | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream came true
We, Sonja, Ad and Wibens, had a dream making a safari trip in Tanzania. We visited 4 National Parks (Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater) together with our Guide and Driver David. Who was excellent in finding the animals and above all a very friendly person to travel with. He made our dream came true. The lodges we stayed in were excellent, personnel was very friendly and the food was very good and tasteful. Makasa Tanzania Safaris thank you in making it possible! Ad, Sonja and Wibens
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Email Rachael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic from beginning to end
Makasa were fantastic, we had the most amazing holiday! We were given all the information, guidance and help we needed from day one. Selma was so reassuring and helpful. Everything that was chosen and booked for us was perfect, all the accommodation was brilliant and the safari and the drivers we had (big shout out and thanks Ali and Fredrick!) were brilliant at their job - so knowledgeable, helpful and very safe drivers too ;-) They had eagle eyes to spot everything and were full of information about the flora, fauna and country. It's been a holiday of a lifetime and it was made by Makasa - we can't thank them enough!
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Email Nico Gielen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
well organized, excellent knowledge and very friendly
Our whole safari was beyond expectations. Makasa was very helpful during the booking process to create a tailor made program. Our guide was very friendly, punctual with a deep knowledge of Tanzanian wildlife and culture. The programme was very balanced. And the lodges suggested by the organization were amazing. We had a great week.
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Email Nico, Madeleine, Annemiek and Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An elephantastic safari!!
In januar we met Selma on the vacation market in Utrecht. She informered us very well about the possibilities on a safari. During some emailcontact we got some extra advice for a safari compare our ideas and budget. The safari was, in every aspect, above our expectations. First our excellent guide Humphrey. He was not only funny but know a lot about nature and wild live. Thanks to his exceptionele eyes, we spotted the Big Five(with spouse), the Ugly Five and lots and lots of other animals very close to our car.. Every day he brought some new excitement, took good care of us with nice lunchboxes and good coffee. And after a long safari day we were every time surprises by the hospitality and service of each lodge. The tentedlodges were all very good. We didn't expected so much luxury and very tastefull food.
This safari we will always remember as one of our topvacations. When we go once more to Tanzania we sure go for Humphrey and Makasa!
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Email jASON fORD | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 8 Day Safari Trip to Tanzania
I just returned from my 8 day Safari trip to Tanzania organized by Makasa and I have nothing but the best to say about them and the trip.
Prior to the trip, all communication was prompt and clear. Selma with Makasa did a great job of tailoring the trip to my desired length and points, providing helpful suggestions and pointers, and answering any questions I had (including many proactively before I even asked).
The trip itself was incredible. We had some minor flight delays, and despite a lack of communication on my part, Makasa was able to handle my situation with ease.
Our driver, Jamal, picked us up from the airport and immediately made us feel at home and informed. He knew about the animals, the culture, and the landscape. He knew how to safely handle the vehicle. He was able to fine tune or itinerary to specifics of what we wanted to see (animals we hadn't seen on previous days, etc.) and duration during the days and so on. Incredibly flexible and knowledgeable and just all around great.
Accommodations were beyond my wildest expectation. We were placed in all TWC properties which were amazing and put as at ease. This trip was supposed to be a vacation, but I had expected it to be a little rugged; our accommodations made us feel as relaxed as if we were staying at a beach in the Caribbean.
I will note that I have never been on a safari or to Tanzania previously, so I lack the ability to compare to other offerings. That said, the homework I did before choosing Makasa seemed to indicate they were competitive on price and at the top of the charts in terms of service, and given how my trip went, I still hold these feelings.
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Email Barbara Dickson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized,very knowledgeable guide,good accommodations
Excellent communication prior to safari. Above and beyond expectations. Highlights were tented camps in Ndutu and Serengeti.Guide knowledgeable and very pleasant.Staff in all lodges and camps very welcoming.Service to and from airport in Kilimanjaro excellent . A once in a life time,never to be forgotten experience.
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Email Gabor | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
First but not Last time in Tanzania
The Guide,the accomodation, everything Was
beyond the expectation!
Email Sally Clarke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Tanzanian Safari to Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengetti & Ngorongoro Crater
I decided on Makasa after reading lots of Trip Advisor reviews and had very high expectations for our first ever safari. Without a doubt, in all areas, it exceeded them greatly. It was rated as a perfect 10 /10 holiday from each family member (group of four adults).
From the point of being collected at Kilimanjaro airport to be taken to our first stop-over and onwards, everything was extremely well organised and the whole holiday ran exceptionally smoothly.
Although I like to do a great deal of research on my own, Selma was invaluable to be in contact with during the planning process, being very knowledgeable on all the accommodation and itinerary options and having lots of patience with my never ending array of questions. I don’t like any surprises, worry lots about things going wrong on holidays and so it is of high importance that I know where I am going and what we are doing in detail.
Before arriving, I was particularly concerned about safety aspects on this type of holiday but quite unnecessary as we were looked after fantastically well everywhere we went.
Our vehicle was comfortable, reliable and kept remarkably clean by our excellent driver Kaleby. Driving safely for long periods, sometimes in quite adverse conditions, he always had a smile on his face and happy to answer our many questions. We were very appreciative to have such a brilliant guide and thoroughly enjoyed all our safari days with him. He is most definitely a real credit to the Makasa team.
I will review our accommodation separately but suffice to say, the suggestions of Maramboi, Kubu Kubu & Mbalageti lodges were wonderful and we loved the Serena Manyara too.
Thank you Makasa for the most amazing holiday experience amongst the friendliest of people in your beautiful country and we now have fabulous pictures and video footage for everlasting memories.