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 Ruud van Wijk | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect organization to have a smooth and wonderful safari holiday....
After climbing Kilimanjaro, we had a fantastic experience with the Makasa safaris in Arusha NP and Ngorongoro CA. The guides where very knowledgebale and kept us in piece when we needed the rest or quit. They brought us up close to various animals, it was amazing. The Serena Lodge in Ngorongoro organized by Makasa is the perfect location for starting your game drives. Excellent food and services.
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Email Rolf | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Next time again Makasa
We booked a year ahead our Tansania Safari (10 days) and a beach hotel in Zanzibar (7 days) with Makasa.
The Z-hotel in Zanzibar unfortunately release our 3 rooms (3 pairs ~60 years travelled) only 4 days before we flew out from Germany. The stress level was immense, BUT:
Due to the effort and engagement of Makasa the situation was fixed fast. Makasa took responsibility - even that this was not their fault, cross checked with the Z-hotel - and arranged a new accommodation, which was even better (all-inclusive @Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort). Makasa gave a professional impression on the phone and was always customer and solution oriented in a kind manner.
The Safari was also well planned and executed. The safari stations:
1. Olerai Lodge (1 night)
2 Tarangire Safari Lodge (2 nights)
3. Baghayo Garden Suites (2 nights)
4. In the wind Lodge (3 nights) - a highlight
5. Mawe Luxury Tented Camp (3 nights)
flight to Zanzibar
Zanzibar:
6. Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort (7 nights)
During the safari we had an excellent guide Augustino, working for Makasa, who explained all details of the different areas we visited. From the birds to the plants with an excellent eye for the details he explained with passion and patience - for non native english speakers - the environment. In addition his excellent guide network with other drivers ensured to find challenging animals like e.g. Leopards in the trees. During the trip he became part of the "family" and was "not only the driver/guide". Thanks for that!!!
As we have been alreads ~60 years old, so weaknesses of the people needed to be handled (e.g. sea sick guy :-) on safari...). These challenges have been also handled save and well. We enjoyed the big five, the atmosphere of the nature, the accomodations and the people very much on that trip.
Therefore, with the experiences made:
Makasa can be recommended further, without any constraints, which we have done already @friends and family.
If we are comming back to Tansania one day, we will definitely go with Makasa.
Thanks Makasa for the unforgettable experience. And BIG thanks to Augustino,
the OK Ok group from Germany
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Email Matilde | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Makasa staff is experienced and extremely customer care oriented to create the best option for you
Staff supporting the Safari booking and itinerary was extremely available and flexible to discuss and agree on the best option based on preferences and available budget, the offer also included some aspect of choice in terms of camps and were to stay the night. The communications were smooth and reactive to requests and questions. Our party requested a very specific itinerary and sites to visit but maybe I would just make sure that while the tour operator and the customer are agreeing on the itinerary there is a bit more of discussions of travel times involved. The itinerary offer itself comes with a useful list of information for Tanzania first-time comers. The driver was very sociable and engaging throughout the trip in a nice way, safe while driving, attentive and knowledgeable of the parks, roads and wildlife. Communications with the driver was very easy and sustained throughout the trip to agree on timing for game drives. The car never had a problem. The lodgings and food were appropriate for the budget range agreed upon and it was clear that Makasa has a strong positive reputation in the parks. The tour itself was very appreciated and enjoyed by all, full of great memories and moments. I would 100% recommend to go with Makasa and have been recommending to others as well.
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Email Theo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second time in Tanzania with Makasa - in one word great!!
March 2025 again on Safari with Makasa, really enjoyed it! We went to Moshi / Kilimanjaro tour, then three days Lake Natron, then three days middle Serengeti, then three days Lake Ndutu and ended in Arusha. Beautiful volcano area and a huge number of bird species along the lake at Lake Natron Camp, and wonderfully well cared for. We had a very nice safari guide from Makasa who knew a lot to tell and took us at 6AM to experience nature in the early morning - for example Retima Hippo pool where we could experience the sounds and fights of the hippos on our own, before 'the masses' came, very special. Or standing between 10,000 zebras and wildebeest at sunrise and enjoying the 'chatting' of the animals.
Our guide was also a walking bird encyclopedia, spotted a huge number of very special birds, for example also in the wetlands at the Grumeti river or the highlands towards Lake Eyasi. And hunting Cheetahs remain a special phenomenon to watch. Very nice lodge also Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu with unsurpassed view over the lake with the many Flamingos, Maribu and around it the many Lions, giraffes and elands.
All in all a very successful holiday, perfectly organized by Makasa with an unsurpassed guide. Who knows in the near future again :-).
(automatic translation from Dutch)
