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
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Safari with Makasa
We used Makasa Tanzania Safaris for a trip to Ngorongoro Crater and had an amazing time! We saw a ton of animals, a Maasai village and beautiful scenery. Our driver Jamal was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Prior to our trip I was in email communication with one of the owners (Selma), who was just as great as Jamal. Selma answered our questions, booked us at a fantastic lodge (Endoro Lodge) and was very professional. I will be returning to TZ this winter and fully intend to book with Maksa again. Thanks for making our trip memorable!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, nice accommodations, perfect logistics, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide
Makasa offers tailor made safaris. Based on your preferences and budget they compose the safari holiday of your desire. The accommodations were nice and all the transport in Tanzania was well arranged. Our guide really contributed to the success and joy of our holiday. He was enthusiastic, friendly, extremely knowledgeable about the animals and nature, and - last but not least - he was a very safe driver. Since a safari is pretty intense, we were happy to relax a couple of days at Zanzibar. In sum: a great experience! We certainly want to recommend Makasa.
SG
Email Ed Isidore | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime and 1 more suggestion
Communications: Always prompt and reliable, Selma was always detailed in addressing our queries. No emails goes unanswered for too long. That was very assuring. The recommended stays in various lodges that support the local community such as Kilimanjaro Lodge was a thoughtful gesture. Though the lodge didn't have the looks of a 5 star hotel and it didn't matter of course, the hospitality there was unparalleled. It was clean and well-maintained. Food was delicious and we also got a chance to know the local community too. The best lodge was Endoro. We didn't want to leave!
Service: Chief Guide Humphrey has the eyes of an eagle. Beyond wildlife, he was always on the lookout for travelers' welfare. He made time to talk to us to know our expectations. There was great sensitivity put into noticing travelers' sometimes unspoken needs such as possible lethargy, motion-sickness and even fondness for certain landscapes, flora or animal species. He took time to know our preferences and will never impose his style on us. We appreciated that so much. We miss him and he did Makasa proud! Trainee guide on attachment Fredi was also full of humour. They had great chemistry. Between them, there was genuine professionalism at work too. We felt very well-taken care by both of them.
Accommodation at Zanzibar: After many wonderful nights at all 4 resorts in Tanzania (Endoro was heavenly!) , we were quite disappointed with the stay at Cristal Resort and hope Makasar will revise their options and give customers a better resort to enjoy. Though the beach was pristine and beautiful, the resort had sub-standard service. Staff were rather detached and not very friendly at all. That was quite a spoiler. The deluxe rooms we got badly needed an upgrade given their ageing appearance. Cristal resort was also located very far from Stone Town and that created some inconvenience when we had plan for our own activity.
It was a fantastic and unforgettable experience on the whole and we would still recommend Makasa to any of our friends who are keen to visit Tanzania. They provide value-for-money and are very reliable.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Makasa Safaris organized the trip-of-a-lifetime for us!
Selma and Ngomi Kamm, owners of Makasa Safaris, organized the perfect vacation for us. Selma provides the bookings and communications, while Ngomi manages the drivers and vehicles.
We just can't say enough good things about these people and this company. Each aspect of our safari experience showed their personal touch.
We fell in love with our safari driver. Quick wit, obvious caring, and perfect english. (He also teaches spanish to other drivers) Because of his knowledge of the parks, animals, and his patience, we were able to see many animals missed by other drivers.
Our lodging was first rate. Selma has personal connections with many of the owners and managers, so because we were booked with Makasa, we were treated to special hospitality.
We had one glitch with lodging, but Selma cleared it up shortly, even absorbing the additional expenses, proving their professionalism and integrity. It was especially helpful that we were booked by a Tanzanian company who knows the local language.
Makasa exceeded our expectations. We believe they are providing the highest benchmark for service in the Tanzanian Safari business.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized and nice tour operator with a very friendly guide!
We have booked our first safari ever with Makasa Tanzania. Booking has been made from the Netherlands by email (in Dutch). Everything was arranged quite fast and all questions we had where answered fast and comprehensively.
At location also everything was arranged very well. Our guide David was very nice and knew a lot about the local people, nature and animals.
After our week of safari we spent another week at Zanzibar island. This also was arranged by makasa.
We have had a very nice time and we definitively recommend Makasa as a tour operator.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Custom Safari at an Extraordinary Value
We made several iterations by communicating back and forth with Selma until we ended up with a custom safari that exceeded our expectations. Everything from accommodations, game drives, and our exceptional guide, Humphrey, made this trip one we won't forget. Highly, highly recommend the Kati Kati Tented Camp in the Serengeti.
BE
Great experience with Makasa Tanzanian Safaris
Everything was very good organized: The transport from and to the airport, the accommodation, the safari... We have seen the real African life very closely: we went on a coffee tour with local farmers, we visited a school for girls next to our guest house and we made a tour through Moshi Town.
Further we went on safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. These parks are totally different from each other, every park has its own characteristics which you can enjoy. Thanks to our experienced guide we've seen many beautiful things, animals and landscapes. We saw all the animals of the big 5: lots of lions and elephants, buffalos, leopards and rhinos. Many times the animals came very close to our car: lions sitting in the shade of our car, a leopard crossing the road behind our car, a mother elephant with her baby passing our car... We've seen a group of hundreds of zebras on the run; we've seen a female lion chasing zebras (without success); we've seen a brave (or stupid) buffalo chasing away 2 lions, but then he got chased himself by the lions, with success. Luckily for this buffalo the other buffalos came to rescue him. This was the most spectacular thing we've seen. It was really amazing to see that the whole group of buffalos (appr. 100) came closer and closer to chase the lions away. The lions ran away behind the cars, all looking to this spectacle.
All these beautiful things were made possible by our guide. He also drove us safely from one beautiful place to another. He shared his experiences and knowledge with us.
We ended our vacation with a stay at Zanzibar: Sun, sea and beach!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zanzibar & Safari: An amazing world, very well arranged by Makasa!
We are very content with the way our trip was organised. The company responded quickly and thought with us how to shape the program. She listened to our wishes, the result was a dream-holiday.
Our guides on both Zanzibar and on Safari were knowledgeable, friendly and flexible.
Specifically we liked Tarangire Park, Maramboi Tented Camp and MCF Kilimanjaro Lodge.
Impressed by the local food, atmosphere and people on Zanzibar, and by the rangers protecting the Rhinos in the Serengeti.
We would recommend Makasa to anyone going to Tanzania.
Thanks a lot, Selma!
GH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip - So Glad We Booked with Makasa!
Our recent two week holiday in Tanzania was fabulous. Makasa did an excellent job of arranging our trip, with limited advance notice. Makasa took care of all accommodations, domestic flight bookings, local transport and guide. They were attentive to detail, helpful, and organised. Two of the lodges they chose for us are closely linked to charities associated with helping local children in the area, which made us feel much better about staying there. The guide provided was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He went out of his way for us and we would not have had nearly such a good trip without him. He was especially kind to our children. All of the parks included in our trip (Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara) were wonderful. We would definitely recommend using Makasa if you're thinking of visiting Tanzania!
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent trip with an experienced and nice guide
You can never expect something more than excellent tour guide and great accommodation arrangement!! All schedules were well-organized and designed. None of your time will be wasted!!
Greatly suggested you to join!