Team in Tarangire National Park
Gecko Adventure Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TATONA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $195 to $950 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mikumi 2 Day Safari
I went on the two day (overnight) safari to Mikumi back in April and had an amazing experience.
I was picked up in Dar early morning by a friendly driver/guide. As a solo traveller it was great to have a driver that was friendly, chatty, and keen to talk about all things Tanzania. I must admit, I did have a few Konyagi’s the night before so I did sleep for part of the journey out to the park.
We arrived at Mikumi after a four hour drive and checked into our lodgings in the park. I would definitely recommend staying in the Bandas within the park. The sounds of the animals you hear all around you at night is incredible. Such a good experience!
We set off on an afternoon game drive in the pop-top cruiser. Great vehicle with plenty of room (especially as I was the only person in it!). This park is full of wildlife and we saw it all – Elephants, Giraffe, Lions, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippos, Impala, Baboons, loads of birdlife, and lots of other critters. My guide was very knowledgeable, both about the park and the wildlife that calls it home, telling me everything I wanted to know about the animals.
Sunset in the park was amazing, as was sunrise the next morning. We were up early for another game drive and again saw plenty of animals. We spent all morning exploring more of the park before getting back to camp for lunch then making the drive back to Dar where I was dropped off at my accommodation.
Overall it was a great experience made special by a fantastic guide/driver. I found the two day/overnight Mikumi experience perfect for the short time I had in Tanzania. If you are after a Safari experience but have limited time then I would recommend Mikumi.
Brilliant!
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good service and great communication!
We spent 3 days in Mikumi. Great park and great lodge (another lodge than we reserved but great, too)... we saw lion cougars, giraffes, elefants and all kind of animals you expect. Driver very polite. Thank you!
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Well organised
The safari in selous and mikumi was great and our driver/guide Said was a very pleasent person and with a great knowledge of animals and birds. Everything worked out and we had a very good trip. Gecko adventure was very Quick to reply and being very helpful preparing our trip
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful & professional
Accomodation and safaris visits were very well organised.
Gecko Adventure has provided me with a personalized tour and an almost daily supervision over there.High standing lodges and walking or visit safaris met all my expectations !
Thank you so much for your high qualification and the discovery of your wonderful country.
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A quite good safari trip from Gecko Adventure
We made a two day safari tour in August 2013 in Mikumi National Park with Gecko Adventure (Mr.Rama). I did the reservation from homeland, and there was almost no problem with tour organization. This was the only organization that sent me the exact tour schedule (hour by hour), and we fully complied with this schedule. We stayed in Mikumi Wildlife Camp (inside the park) and it was perfect, clear and friendly. The safari guide (Mr. Sky) was also very good, he made his best to fulfill all our requests and hence we were able to see all types of animals in two day game drive (some guests in hotel haven't seen any lion in two days, but we were able to see 8 lions just in a half day drive). The only disappointment was that the safari vehicle was not the same as promised. It was a van instead of jeep but later in safari it had no disadvantage.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We have spend a dream trip thanks gecko adventure and his planning which was perfect.
The service was perfect and for the "Selous" safari, we were alone in the Reserve. It's was very good to see animals and the lodge, a place of peace and beauty. You must take the plan to dar es sallam, it's fantastic.Zanzibar is a very nice place to relax. The planning has been respected and no problem of transport.
I think this isone it's one of the best travel we have ever done, thanks Rama.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selous Safari experience
Our family trip (a couple with a child) for the All Saints Holiday 2013, was just great! It must be said that with the quote offered by Rama, it was the on extent and really personal, since we were really alone, in family, in the 4/4 and in our various excursions.
The days in safari were pure bliss. A lot of animals to low distance of our vehicle: Lions and lions, giraffes, wildebeest, monkeys, gazelles, elephants, hippos, birds etc. Finally, a feast for the eyes, unforgettable memories and photos worthy of the greatest stories of National Geographic!
The safari-boat was also very friendly. The night at the Selous river camp, we were escorted back to our hut by a Maasai and fitted with a whistle and a flashlight, we lurks, the leopard and the elephant which may cross the encampment. It is finally a lizard which has surprised us! In short, the authenticity and thrills, great!
The lodges, of any beauty, are bound by a staff just as charming and attentive. Special Mention for the Sand Mountain, or Mbacha and his entire team have been great, both in the lodge (meals, bar) that during our visits the village Masai or game-drive.
The transfers by plane toward the reserve of the Selous and between the lodges, as well as the return on Dar-Es -Salaam in 4/4 by the road were also friendly and the opportunity to see many scenes of life in passing through the villages.
Thank you again for everything to Rama for the organization of this stay and your professionalism. We are pleased of our trip which will remain unforgettable.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A tailor made safari with experienced guides
Before safari, communications have been great: answers to our questions were provided promptly. Program was very clear. Flexibility for last minute changes was helpful and can be highlighted. Changes to the original program were proposed to better fit to our expectations. During trip, guides were always on time and able to adapt to changing environment. They were offering high class service with smile. The general impression is reliability.