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
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic adventure
Together with Makasa we made plans for climbing the Kilimanjaro and after that 8 days of safari.
We told Makasa about our plans and they made for us a perfect custom vacation plan. We must have asked them a million questions about climbing the Kilimanjaro and every question was answered. Its been an experience we will not forget, and i'm very pleased we booked with Makasa. The safari was also wonderful with a very experienced guide. He knew so much facts about the animals and nature to tell us. We've visited 4 parks each with there own unique experience. Everything was very well arranged. It was the perfect vacation.
NL
Email Ida Evert Thijs Anja Erwin en Celine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Makasa fantastic
We had a fantastic safari including visits to the locals and Masai tribe. Everything was perfectly arranged. We had some beautiful domestic flights over the Serengeti and we saw the Big 5 in just the first 2 days. Everything was very well taken care of. Thank you Makasa for a journey that was very beautiful to us. It was one BIG adventure.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Trip
We recently returned from our 14 day Safari/Zanzibar holiday and had an absolute wonderful time. We really appreciated the fact that Makasa customized our itinerary and always promptly answered any questions regarding our trip ahead of time. Thank you again, Selma!
We always felt very comfortable and well taken care of. The accommodations and meals exceeded our expectations. It's amazing what these places can offer you in the middle of the African bush!
Our driver, Ben, was a super friendly guy with knowledge and patience, and always put us in position for the best pictures. Ben always made sure we had everything we needed and kept us up to speed on when and where we were meeting. The staff at every accommodation was so friendly and helpful.
We saw every animal we had hoped to see and better yet, a lot of action among the animals. Watching lions hunt, antelope fighting, baby elephants nursing, it all felt a bit like we were a part of National Geographic! Such an unforgettable experience.
Thank you Selma and Ngomi.
King regards,
Kyle & Nicole Carr
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely outstanding! Customized personal attention to detail with an amazing experience!!
We recently completed a 5 day safari including; Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, lake Manyara and Tarangire. Makasa did an outstanding job customizing our experience. Our guide was not only knowledgeable and friendly,but went out of his way to make our experience absolutely tremendous. Selma planned our accommodations that not only allowed us to experience luxury but also to truly see and experience Tanzania at its best! Makasa is a family owned and operated business and we certainly felt that we were treated as members of that family. WE WILL BE BACK WITH OUR OWN CHILDREN.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!Great accommodations and excellent services provided by the tour owners and Victor the guide
We were very impressed with services provided by Makasa. The were prompt in responding to queries which made for easy communications. Makasa made our Safari experiences very pleasurable.lThe memories will be with us for the rest of our lives.
Thanks, Makasa.
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Email Marilou+2 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome vacation in an amazing country, excellent customer service from MAKASA
What an awesome, unforgettable vacation we had. Makasa organized a well planned, designed, and executed trip. Communication is the key to its success. Makasa represented itself very well to its customers, starting with Selma.Selma provided details in our inquiries quickly and openly, paid attention to our concerns, hence level setting our expectations. The effort that Selma put in designing our trip, the selection of accomodations, the schedule that would help us save money without sacrificing the quality of safari experience showed her depth of knowledge of the safari business and
the excellent and commendable customer service skills she possessed. The entire process of closing the engagement did not feel rushed. She empowered me in some ways that made me comfortable with the decisions I made. It was truly a delight to deal with her. Thank you so much for your patience.
Makasa is very professional in the services it provided. Airport/hotel pick up was on time, keeping us updated on changes in our domestic flight. Game drive and guided tours were spot on. David, our guide demonstrated his vast knowledge of wildlife and the national parks. We observed that he has established a good connection with other guides, instantaneously sharing information with each other on where animal action is taking place. He has good communication skills, easily established camaraderie with us. He looked after our needs and was flexible with our requests thus making us feel safe and comfortable during our trip. He kept the vehicle clean and in good running condition. He managed to interject fun in our trip, gave us quizzes after lectures on wildlife,exchanged banters with us, making the game drive more engaging.
Makasa should be proud of the excellent customer service it provides to its customers. I highly recommend this company.
NL
Email Carla van Maris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
MAKASA...Wow!
It was with some apprehension that we booked our safari with MAKASA as we usually book our holidays through a Dutch based operator. Well, what can I say...it was a "once in a lifetime" experience, which will most likely have a follow-up due to this unforgettable journey through culture and nature! The booking went smoothly, the reception at the airport was warm and friendly, the accommodation and meals were meeting our expectations, the transport was comfortable and offering a good view to the wildlife and the guide was "one of a kind". Friendly, correct, knowledgeable, patient, helpful, and going beyond what was required. Tumaini met all our requests and all our questions with equal care and I can assure you that we asked him a lot!! When contemplating a safe and well cared-for safari...go MAKASA!!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Makasa Tanzanian Safaris exceeded my expectations in every way
I was somewhat concerned as we only communicated via email, but Selma created an itinerary for us, listened to what we wanted to see and do (eg I wanted to do a walking safari and visit a Maasai village so we were booked at the Ndarakwai Ranch where we were able to do both safely). We were also interested in staying in tented as well as lodge accomodations and Selma's itinerary included both.
Another concern we had was the small size of the company, however, Makasa and our excellent guide David made this a trip of a lifetime. David is extremely knowledgable about his country, animals, birds, reptiles, trees and plants. He organized our daily games drives so we saw amazing sights everyday. David did not rush us along when we wanted to watch elephants or lions or leopards (sometimes for as much as an hour at a time). He speaks very good english and has a wonderful sense of humor.
We spent 15 days on safari in Tanzania from West Kilimanjaro area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Rhotia Valley, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. We ended our trip by staying 4 days in Zanzibar.
Makasa exceeded our expextations with the arrangements, itinerary, communications, and with David as our safari guide and driver. I cannot recommend them enough for anyone who wants a personalized tour of Tanzania.
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Email Dori_SanDiego | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Tanzanian Safari with Makasa!
Our group of four (two couples) took a two-week safari followed by a few days in Zanzibar, all arranged with Makasa. It was a fantastic experience, a trip of a lifetime. Selma, co-owner of Makasa, helped us customize our itinerary to our timeframe and places we wanted to visit. The arrangements made by Makasa were all flawless, and we enjoyed all our lodgings very much. A couple of the places Selma sent us to, Ndarakwai Camp and Rhotia Valley Camp, were off the beaten track and were some of our favorites. Ndarakwai Camp was our first stop when we arrived, and we spent a couple of days there before the actual safari. Because it's not in a national park, you can take walking tours there which allows you to see the wildlife from a different perspective. Plus there's a Maasai village nearby, and we learned a lot by visiting them. On the safari our guide, David, was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, planned our days to optimize our wildlife viewing, was patient when we wanted to spend long periods watching lions or herds of elephants, and had a wonderfully subtle sense of humor. Our safari vehicle was comfortable and well maintained. We're all enjoying sharing our pictures and experiences with others. We'd HIGHLY recommend Makasa!!
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Email MaaikeMartijn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good organisation for safari
It started not so good. We were at a different gate at the border than our guide. There was a miscommunication between the office and the guide. It was solved quickly but Makasa Tanzanian Safaris could have called us, to apologize.
After this we could have not wish for a better guide. Tom was the best. A good driver and very good guide. We learned a lot. He knows a lot about the flora and fauna. He also knew the right spots for the animals we would like to spot. It was a great experience, because of him. He is also a funny guy.
The accomodations were also perfect. I would choose Makasa Tanzanian Safaris again if I would go to Tanzania.