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
Up Close With Wild Animals in Tanzania
We thoroughly enjoyed our safari with Makasa. From the time we landed at Kilimanjaro until the time we flew out from Dar Es Salaam we were very well looked after with every aspect of our travel well organized which was a great relief to us.
Our guide, Tom, was a fantastic man and we couldn't have asked for anything more from him. He made sure we had the opportunity to see all of the wild animals in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater and it appeared to us that he was very popular with the camp staff and other guides. He was aware of what was on offer to view and got us to each place so that we could enjoy the sights before the animals moved away.
The accommodation on safari was great and, despite the remoteness of some of the camps, we were well looked after and well catered for. We completed our trip with 5 nights at Kilima Kidogo on the Zanzibar coast where we were also extremely comfortable and well looked after. Anyone wanting a relaxing stay could not pass up the opportunity to stay with Dina and her staff.
DE
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing vacation with top tour planning and top guide A++++
After having done lots of research on the web for a good safari operator in Tanzania, we also found Makasa and were convinced from the very many excellent reviews.
Furthermore already the first contact was very helpful and already providing us with lots of good hints and tips even though we were still far away from booking a package.
They spend a lot of time planning and organizing "your" safari, so that you will have the individualized tour you are looking for.
Everything was then managed in an excellent way, the car was nice and ideal for animal game watching, the national parks we visited were all worth the visit, so were the accommodations.
Our guide, Khalibi, spoke very good English and knew tons about the local flora and the animals. In addition he was fun and we really had a great time.
We can totally recommend Makasa esp. if you are looking for a highly individualized safari!
CN
Email Kai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing holiday ever!!!
We are from China so I am not going to leave a long review , unless you want to read Chinese:-)
Selma arranged a prefect 10 nights safari. The driver found lots of wide animals.
If we will have another holiday , We will select Makasa agian!
NL
Email Jaap and Nicolle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Most beautiful holiday ever
We had an amazing time in Tanzania, for the greater part thanks to Makasa.
Our safari trip could not have been any better. We saw the most amazing animals, and not only in a lazy, sleeping position, but also in full action. A leopard climbing up a tree with his just caught prey in its mouth, group of lions eating a buffalo who had just been killed by them, three cheetahs hunting an impala but being scared off by a lion cup, a group of lions climbing a tree one by one, and so on. Of course, seeing some amazing actions requires an awful lot of luck, but we also had an excellent guide (Nurdin Kuwe) who was up for anything and enjoyed the whole trip just as much as we did, which really made our safari experience one we will never forget.
Makasa's accommodations were also more than just average and our email contact with the office, before as well as during and after our trip, was excellent (quick, trustful and extremely helpful).
So to anyone contemplating whether to make a safari trip in Tanzania, don't hesitate and book it with Makasa. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
Email Djihan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic! Personable and caring throughout and had a great wildlife experience.
We loved travelling with Makasa! Selma and Ngomi arranged everything in a personable, efficient, and caring way. We had an excellent guide who, like the other Makasa guides, had a good knowledge of trees and birds as well as the incredible animals. He was very sensitive to our needs and interests throughout and catered for them to the best of his ability. In all the places we stayed we received a warm welcome from our hosts and often wonderful stories about the challenges and joys of doing projects (such as the Rhotia valley children's home) and running a business in this unique and beautiful country.
DE
Email Lara and Stephan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommended!
We had last September an amazing 4 day trek to Mount Meru and 6 days Safari through Tanzania. We want quickly thank all the guys and crew from Masaka. From Selma, who booked our trip and gave us great advices for Camps and Lodges to Aristarick, our guide who was excellent and a great communicator, the porters, the cook, who prepared very tasty food and was always interesting to know, if we would like to have something special (the food went above and beyond what we expected). The all team was very competent and nice. Great job guys! Such a rewarding experience! Highly recommended!
Email Jeff and Natasha Williams | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Holiday of a life time with Makasa
We wanted a safari holiday for many years but were unsure how to proceed. When we found Makasa Selma made the design of the safari to our needs. We had a 9 day visit with 3 different parks - Lake Manyara, Serengeti (central and northern) and Ngorongoro crater. It was remarkable how quickly Selma responded by Email. No question was too trivial for her. We were only 2 people to share one guide, David, who turned to be wonderful. With his guidance we saw all of the big five, many, many different animals and the thrilling crossing of wildebeest of the river Mara - crocodiles and all! The lodge accommodations before and after safaris were excellent and tented accommodations were luxurious and exciting with animals freely walking between tents at night. David looked after our every need so well and was a mine of information. All in all it was brilliant and we thoroughly recommend Makasa.
NL
Email Michele | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelent service
Makasa arranged my transfers and a Safari. Always right on time, friendly guide and driver. Great lunch. Seen a lot of wild animals. Superb!
Email debbie baird | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastically well organised trip...amazing safaris and variety of accomodation, simply brilliant!
I was attracted to the prompt and helpful initial communication with Selma having googled safari companies after failing to get the holiday I wanted from UK based tour companies.
With my wishes and her knowledge we came up with an amazing package, visiting 3 national parks and 1 conservation area plus a stay in Zanzibar at the end, to make a 15 day holiday. From beginning to end, everything ran smoothly, we had our own superb guide in Jamal who made our safari experience so memorable. Our accommodation along the way was varied in location and type which was interesting, always the staff were friendly, professional and helpful and generally the food was very good. The tented camp in the Serengeti was just a wonderful experience. I added a balloon safari to my itinerary last minute before we left the UK, which again was well run and great fun and probably a must do.
When we arrived in Zanzibar, the hotel upgraded us to a chalet near the beach and facilities as I had mentioned to Selma that I'd had recent knee surgery.....what a kind and thoughtful gesture. We wanted a good hotel here to relax in at the end of our holiday and this came with Selma's recommendation...it was stunning, beautiful and so well run. The food and ambience were simply exceptional.
I would definitely use Makasa again and recommend to anyone wanting that special holiday with that special touch.
Email Bert Cassidy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great friendly service, went to a lot of trouble to meet my needs.
Had a great trip to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Ally our guide was knowledgeable friendly and flexible.
Accomodation supplied was first class.