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
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We would definitely recommend Makasa Tanzanian Safaris!
We booked a very nice trip with Makasa to Tanzania. One week culture, one week safari and one week relaxing on Zanzibar. Makasa is a very personal touroperator that really listens to your wishes. They put a wonderful journey together that was even better than expected. During the safari you are with a professional guide who spottes a lot of animals and you drive in a nice landrover with a panorama roof (nice for photos). Defenitely visit the Masai in Olpopongi and stay in Kilima Kidigo on Zanzibar after safari! We would definitely reommend tht tour operator!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a great time!
We booked the trip before arriving in Tanzania, as a friend recommended it to us! From the arrival at the airport to departure our trip was well organized and a great experience. Our first days were spent on the paradise island of Zanzibar, where Selma booked Kilima Kidogo for us, a lovely hotel on the east coast. From there we went to Kilimanjaro airport where we were picked up by our driver, a very nice and skilled man with great knowledge about not only the animals but also the culture and the tribes inhabiting the areas that we covered while driving to Ngoro Ngoro and Serengeti. The lodges picked for us by Makasa were great and the food was delicious and just right to end a busy safari day. Our thanks go to Selma, for organizing this trip for us, we never encountered any problems and everything went very smooth. We would like to recommend Makasa to everybody planning on going on a safari, you surely will not be disappointed.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A tour operator par excellence with personal, friendly and efficient service at a reasonable rate
Makasa Tanzanian Safaris arranged a wonderful 8-day tour for our group of six seniors from South Africa. The tour with a competent, knowledgeable and humorous tour guide, Humphrey, took us through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and was an absolute dream-come-true for us all. Everything ran smoothly and the accommodation in the various camps/lodges was excellent. We saw a large spectrum of wild life, birds, trees and wonderful landscapes, including part of the “migration”, which we also experienced at first hand in the Tenzan Tented Camp just outside the Ikoma gate of Serengeti. By the way, this was the camp and accommodation we all enjoyed most. A real experience in the bush, which we South Africans love so much. The management and staff in all camps made us feel most welcome and at home.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Based in Tanzania, Makasa is an excellent choice to organise a trip of a lifetime
Overall, we have thoroughly enjoyed our trips with Makasa, and this is reflected in the fact that we have repeatedly used them (3 times in 2 years) and consistently recommended them to family and friends. Over the course of our trips, we have found their guides knowledgeable (both in animals and in birds) and eager to show us the beauty of the bush. They have been before the crack of dawn and enthusiastically driven us around for the full day, only getting back at dusk.
There is a real "family feel" about Makasa, where you feel that the owners personally attend to the details of your trip and make it their mission to make sure that your trip is a once in a lifetime experience. Whether it's a camping safari or more luxurious travel, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Makasa to organize it for you.
NL
Email Marco F | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalised, respectful safari
Makasa has their offices in Tanzania, run by a Tanzanian/German and Dutch couple. As there we no other intermediate companies involved the communcation went smooth and well organised and we were able to organise a safari to our personal wishes. The safari jeep was excellent, as was the driver/guide. His knowledge was good, with respect for nature and people. We slowly build up our safari (total 12 days), ending for a couple of days in the Serengeti, and it was magnificent. Whenever we needed Makasa, they were there to help. We strongly recommend.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience with 5* service
Went for the Kilimanjaro expedition with Makasa. The best choice we could have made. Great guides who actually monitor your (health)situation carefully and do everything possible to help enhance your chances to make it to the summit. As comfortably as possible. And so we did. What a fantastic experience. Even breaking my leg after a mis step on the way back hasn't spoiled the memory. Selma en Ngomi made sure I got down safely and took great care of everything in hospital etc.
If you consider climbing the Kili, do it with Makasa and you will have the best chance of actually getting there and enjoying the trip to the full!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would recommend to everyone Makasa!
We have enjoyed the trip ,beautiful country,very nice people and good weather al the time during our safari.Seen the big five ,accommadation excellent ,also our driver Emanuel .A trip we never will forget!Thanks Makasa.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful showed us Tanzania in a wonderful and exciting way
Everything from the accommodations to the guide as well as food and transportation was taken care of in an extraordinary manner.
NL
Email Alex en Marleen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A non stressed Serengeti safari!
When we met Makasa during one of their presentations about the Makasa organisation, it felt good from the beginning. Our request for a proposal for a safari trip was understood and we received a nice itinerary for our holiday.
A trip well organized in a personal way all the way!
Our private 4WD Jeep was in a very good state and the driver/guide was excellent. He made us really enjoy the several game-drives and could tell us a lot more about the wildlife!
The diversity of the accommodation was what we expected and really value for money.
Our next trip to Tanzania will be organized by Makasa again!
CA
Email Melanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 3-day safari!
Overall, this was a great experience!
Selma communicated with us along the way and she was very responsive. We loved the diversity of the 3 parks that we visited (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Tarangire) - each of them were very different and had a lot to offer! Our guide, Robert, was knowledgeable and kind. We stayed at Simba Karatu Lodge for the 2 nights and it was absolutely beautiful and the food was great.
The one thing we were disappointed in is the lunches. When you are paying thousands of dollars, we would expect better food, not just a piece of white bread with cheese and some fruit. I am not sure why we could not get leftovers from the previous dinner or a better quality lunch. We communicated with the lodge several times about our food restrictions, but they had no idea how to make a vegetarian lunch box and one without dairy. They messed up all 3 days, even after clarifying what we could and could not eat. We were especially disappointed because the food at the lodge for dinner was great! I am not sure why they could not have made more effort for the lunches. Overall, this is not a big deal, but I had much higher expectations given the price we were paying.
