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 George | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, extremely helpfull with a tour guide who was second to none!
My wife, daughter and myself did a 5 day safari in June/2016. We saw 3 parks and, although we missed the migration, we saw tons of animals. Makasa organized the whole thing down to the last detail. Selma was extremely helpfull during the planning and organization stages. Our guide, Humphrey, was the absolute best. He was knowledgable, friendly and entertaining. Had us in stitches most of the time. He went out of his way to make sure we saw as much as possible and was more than happy to adjust the schedule if we wanted.
If we do another safari I would book with Makasa in a minute and request Humphrey again if possible.
HK
Email Angela Chan and Simon Hon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari tour with Makasa
It was our first safari and was simply unforgettable.
We planned the trip 2 months ahead, which was quite rush I would say. Yet Selma answered the emails promptly and in great patience. We soon arrived on a plan that suited our needs. In the end, the lodge, the service as well as the food were all excellent. We visited Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro CA. We also joined a coffee tour where we learned about local farmers' life. We had a short visit to Masaai home in Ngorongoro CA.
And special thanks to our guide, King, who had eagle eyes. He leaded us to see hidden animals and to anticipate breathtaking predator hunts. He was also a careful driver and a caring brother of us.
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Email Francesco Marincola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Most gratifying experience; a perfect balance between comfort and closeness to nature.
We saw everything imaginable (save for penguins but this is understandable!). Our guide David Meta was cheerful, punctual, competent and proactive. The accommodations where perfect! I have to say that I was somewhat hesitant to accept the limited comfort of the tented camps but I wanted to give it a try. It worked out beautifully, we had elephants visiting the camps, at night lions where roaring around the tent. The interactions with the staff was always warm and unforgettable. Too many things to describe. Only, suggestion! Keep the beer and wine cold! Some times it could have been a little colder!!! Nothing like a good beer after a whole day safari, in front of the bone fire with a busy mangoes colony around!
NL
Email Dorith Katan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent
Everything was perfect and according to plan, from the moment we landen in Kilimanjaro Airport to our flight back home. Our 2 weeks stay in Tanzania and Zanzibar were very successful. We are grateful to Makasa and specially to our guide Kalibi.
It was a fantastic experience and have memories to cherish for the future.
Robert and Dorith Katan
NL
Email Monique | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and unforgettable safari with Makasa
As we had been to Tanzania in 2013 with 2 couples and experienced the relaxation of safari with Makasa, we definitely wanted to come back with our children.
Together with Selma we planned an unforgettable safari to Tarangire NP, Ndutu NCA, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater!
On both occasions David was our guide. He has taught us so much about the wildlife and took all time to spot many beautiful animals. And as well, he proved to be a very experienced driver! Thank you David, forever friends…
Also all lodges were luxurious and the staff was very helpful.
Special thanks to the staff of the Ndutu tented Camp!
A once in a lifetime experience for the kids and for us the second amazing one…
Thanks again for the marvellous organization and hopefully we will be back !
US
Email Li | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our family had seen all of the animals we wanted to, plus more!
We had booked our trip half a year before, and when the time had come to go to Tanzania, we were all so excited. We want to go back in the future . Our guide, Daniel, had very sharp eyes, and potted all of the Big 5, which were lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and elephants. We also saw the Ugly 5, baboons, crocodiles, marabou storks, wildebeests, and hyenas. The migration of wildebeests and zebras were astoundingly fascinating. we lived in all 5-star places, tented camp or lodge. The food was very delicious. And as we said, we look forward to later in the future with Makasa. Thank you so much Selma and Daniel!!!! Ye family.
Completely stress-free fun!
My fiancé and I had an amazing time in Tanzania thanks to Makasa Safaris. Selma organized every detail for us--we just told her what we were interested in and she put together an excellent itinerary for us. Everything worked completely smoothly: the transfers, the drivers, the dates and times, the activities...it was all perfect. As well, the safari guide was exceptional--thanks for everything, Jamal!
AT
Email Marleen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari experience
This year it was time for my first safari. After quit a lot of research we chose Makasa for our safari (Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire) - the communication with Selma was super easy and uncomplicated from the very beginning. It was especially nice to meet the whole family during our trip.
Our guide, Frank was absolutely great: he knows everything there is to know about nature and wildlife and made sure that every day was a highlight! He is also a great and safe driver and we just really enjoyed our time with him.
Our lodges and camps as well as the food were excellent throughout the whole safari. Nothing to complain about here
To sum up; I can highly recommend taking safaris with Makasa. They are super professional and great people!
NL
Email Ineke van Mierloo and Miriam Roemer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a wonderful safaritrip in Tarangire
Our safari was well organised by Selma; we had a good driver, who knew a lot about the animals, especially birds. Our home in the bush, Ang'ata camps, was brand new. We were the first Dutch guests, and had a wonderful time there. Thanks a lot!
DE
Email Bärbel | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect Organisation of individual Safari, no stress on the whole tour, excellent guide
We planned the safari for almost one year with many e-mails to and fro. Selma answered always quickly with new suggestions for our wishes. So we found the ideal safari for us. We visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Selous and Sansibar. Selma booked all accomodations and the domestic flights for us. Everything worked out well. We did not have any stress during 12 days, because everything was prepared perfect. The car was in good condition and had good shock-absorbers. the Roof could be lifted up, so we could watch the animals Standing in the car in the shadow. We liked our guide Ally who is a very careful driver and lead us to many hidden animals. He knows everything about the animals, birds and plants. His English is good. We had interesting conversations with him. He cared for us two old ladys like a father for his children from mornig till night. The accomodations were all different, special and luxurious. We felt well everywhere. The food was excellent on the whole trip with much vegetables and fruits and two choices of meet. Very often we could choose, what we would like for the picnic. The staff at every place was friendly and well trained. So we could enjoy the wonderful country, the nature and the people everywhere.