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 Charlotte | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip!
Our safari on the mainland and island adventure on Zanzibar were excellent. We had nothing to worry about. Everything was taken care of from A to Z so we could relax and simply enjoy our time in Tanzania. Our guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, and the accommodations recommended were outstanding, especially the tented camps... I highly recommend the experience! I can't say enough about Makasa and the care Selma took in making our 25th anniversary trip truly magical!
Australian experiences Tanzanian Wildlife
Makasa did a fantastic job for us, two older ladies embarking on an adventure to see the animals. Our driver was courteous, observant and very very safe. We were blown away by the number of animals he was able to point out for us when we couldn't see beyond the camouflage! The only animal we werent able to find was the rhino, but other wonderful experiences were worth the 30 hour plane trip to see. And the birds... colour and all shapes and sizes we could not have imagined out of a book. Thank you, Ali and Makasa.
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Email Cornelis van Laarhoven | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very well, wonderful, advised, organized and skillfully executed safari trip in all its senses.
This trip exceeded all our our previous experiences, and these where already quite unique. It was a wonderful safari trip, in all aspects, organization, accommodations, setup and schedule of the safari from start to end Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti Central and Serengeti North. Including the various Camps, Lodges and under canvas accommodations, not one word of comments or complains should be justified.
Even the animals did there utmost best to make this trip one not to forget, of course in that aspect no one can do without a lot of luck or certain circumstances. However even with luck you need a very experienced and skillful guide with a lot of animal behavior knowledge and patience to make it a good combination.
Of course there is a difference in the parks and animal life, however the combination advised and chosen was for us a lifetime experience. Every day there a surprise or a moment of astonishment in one or another way created by nature and animals from small to big ones or groups.
Makasa Management and their Staff made their promises and our expectations to become a daily reality for us during our two weeks Safari. Animal Planets in reality .
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Email Esther van Wijk | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic safari, everything perfect organised!
This was our second safari with Makasa and again we had a fantastic trip. Thank you Selma for the pleasant contact and your good suggestions for our trip. The tented camps in the Serengeti were a great experience. Also many thanks to Humphrey, our driver/guide. With him we saw the wildebeast crossing and two Leopards mating. We will never forget it. We can recommend Makasa to everyone!
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Email Sylvia Bex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
E.X.T.R.A.O.R.D.I.N.A.R.Y ! Thank you Makasa!!!! But most of all asante sana David! It was magical!
Just perfect! Tutaonana !
Email Bodil Ashton | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A well prepared and well communicated safari with a knowledgable, pleasant and careful driver.
Makasa made a trip for us, two not so young ladies. We received good advise on where to go and stay and we discussed the itinerary via email and received quick response from the company. We stayed in a tented lodge, a bush camp and a traditional lodge, all were well functioning and the staff did all they could to make us feel comfortable. The food was such a delight in all three places and the rooms very cosy and pleasant.
The safari included long, unpleasant and dusty drives due to the condition of the roads between Ngorongoro and Serona but the driver did a good job. It is necessary on such a safari to drive long distance on the hunt for the interesting view and the driver made it interesting by sharing knowledge about the landscape and history of the places and people. Very good,
The trip was very interesting even if I have been there before and it was a great trip. I can recommend.
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Email Cheryl & Tim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari, great company, great guide!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our Tanzanian safari. We visited Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park including the northern part near the Mara river, and Ngorongoro crater. All of the accommodations were excellent. The Simba lodge had a watering hole right next to it where we saw elephants, zebras, warthogs, and storks. The tented camps in the Serengeti were very comfortable and close to the animals, including one night with a Hippo munching on grass right by our tent! Our guide, Jamal, was awesome! He knew where to find the animals and was also quite knowledgeable about birds. We saw 40 different animals and more than 90 kinds of birds. We saw the big 5 and much much more. Some of the highlights were:
the massing of many different kinds of animals at the Tarangire river
spotting the African Wild Dog (Cape Hunting Dog) an endangered and very rare species
viewing lots of animals at the watering hole next to the Simba Lodge
seeing a large pride of lions comprised of 2 males, 4 females, and 13 cubs
a mother lion nursing her 7 cubs (she also carried one around in her mouth)
3 wildebeest migrations across the Mara river
2 female lions stalking and killing a zebra right in front of our eyes
Spotting a rhino up close
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Email Carina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience
A friend of mine recommended Makasa Tanzanian Safaris to me and I am glad she did. We feel very lucky that we booked our safari with Selma and Ngomi who are very kind, friendly and knowledgeable people. Selma has always been very helpful and quick in replying to our inquires and I am very grateful for her patience.
After a warm welcome from Selma and Ngomi, a well-organized itinerary in our hand and a lot of excitement we were looking forward to some adventures in Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti Nationalpark and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Our stay at each accommodation was great although I personally think that the Kenzan Tented Camp was the best. The views from the camp were just breath-taking and you are able to see animals just walking by from a short distance. Also the staff was very friendly and made you feel home.
During the safari our driver and guide Kaleby has always been very charming and made sure that we enjoy our trip to the fullest. In this regard, I would like to thank Kaleby for his professionalism and for showing and teaching us the wildlife and for giving us such a great opportunity to discover and see the beauty of Tanzania.
We just can't say enough about how first-rate everything was done by Selma and Kaleby. We know that we had the best possible safari. This was truly the trip of a lifetime and due in large part to the professionalism of Makasa Tanzanian Safari. Thank you guys for the unforgettable experience and the care and attention provided!
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Email Milou | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari/Zanzibar with Makasa
We met Selma at a Holiday Event in Utrecht (Holland). We already decided to go on Safari and after our conversation with Selma we felt immediately comfortable booking with Makasa. From day one in Moshi everything was perfectly arranged. If we had questions/tips or when we were in need for help, Selma and Ngomi were always there for us. By email or telephone and even on whatsapp they were always reachable. The tented camps on safari were amazing; unique, local, charity based and an good mix between luxury/connected with your environment, nature. Especially the camp based in the center of Serengeti was extraordinary. Hearing the sounds of nature and hyenas being so close is thrilling. Our guide was an expert, he is already 20 years in the business so he could tell us everything. We felt really safe and comfortable with him, which is very important since you’re in the car with your guide for one week. Zanzibar was beautiful, Selma helped us out finding a nice quite guesthouse on the eastside of Zanzibar. White beaches, turquoise water and no massa tourism. After one week safari, one week Kilimanjaro this was the best please to relax! Many thanks to Makasa making this trip so beautiful and special.
Email Jim Clarke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
utterly sublime
Simply the best. Almost a biblical encounter. Victor, our safari guide, is a legend. I've travelled through Serengeti ecosystem many times but nothing could surpass this experience.