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
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Email Agnes Oslej | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful trip
Gecko Organization of gecko has been perfect during our stay,
The guide was a great help in the discovery of our game drive
Thank you for every think in your kindness
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Email Jorg | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very good safari experience would book again with gecko
very good experience with gecko. the communication was very good (and quick). all our questions were answered. Everything was arranged without flaws from being picked up at the airport, to lodges, games drives to support by checking in for the return flight. The guide was good knowledgeable and very good for the kids (7 + 10 years). I would have absolutely no hesitation to recommend gecko and would happily book again myself.
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Email Jaye | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari experience, but a few minor issues
We were very happy with Selous River Camp which Gecko booked for us and with our Selous safari guide Magire, who although young was excellent at spotting animals, knowledgeable and patient.
Gecko's booking and payment process was smooth and efficient and we received vouchers for the flights, safari and accommodation quickly.
However, there were a few minor issues, and while they didn't impinge on our overall experience they are worth pointing out.
- Although Gecko booked us on a flight landing at Mtemere at 12.30, Selous River Camp was informed by the company that we would only be arriving at 14.00. So when we turned up more than an hour earlier they had unexpectedly to prepare us an earlier lunch (which they managed with customary efficiency and courtesy).
- While all the other companies' open-sided safari vehicles we encountered in the reserve had individual high-backed padded seats, the vehicle provide by Gecko came with harder bench seats with little in the way of padding or back-rest. We managed the eight hour drive along often rough "roads" just fine, but for anyone with back problems this could be an issue.
- Other companies served the picnic lunch provided on safari on a foldable table and chairs carried in the jeep and set up for the occasion, while we ate ours standing up, plates balanced on the bonnet of the jeep. Again, no big deal for us, but indicative of a slightly lower level of service than the competition.
To be fair, we booked our safari with Gecko at the last minute, less than a week before departure, and it could be that at this stage no other vehicles were available; however we would advise anyone booking with the company to inquire closely into just what sort of vehicle and service to expect.
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Email Jessica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
GREAT TOUR WITH A GREAT GUIDE
The communication with Rama was excellent. He advised us in a great way and listened to our needs so that we could have the best experience.
The car was great, we were just 2 people, my friend and I.
The accomodation was clean and greatly located. The staff was super friendly and helfpul.
The only thing that we were a bit disappointed about was not being able to do a walking safari in the morning because we had to leave around 10am to catch our ferry in Dar and it was duting the weekdn so the driver was concerned we would miss the ferry. We went to visit the village instead but it was not the same.
Thank you however, Rama, it was a great and beautiful experience!!!!
Jessica