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
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
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.
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!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent door to door service
The communication and driver were excellent. The recommended lodging was also fitting. Overall it was a great value for the service.
DK
Email lotte usinger | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Safari..
We would hereby give Gecko Safari, Rama Mo and Said Nganga our beset recommendations. We travelled to Tanzania in July 2014. Before our departure we contacted Gecko Safaris the email correspondence was very easy and Rama Mo very fast understood our wishes and put together a perfect program for our safari. We went to Udzungwa Mountains and Seleous nature reserve. Every question we had regarding the trip was swiftly answered by Rama Mo. The price for the safari was very reasonable compared to other tour operators. When we arrived in Dar es Salam everything was exactly as planned, we had Said Nganga as our guide and driver for the 6 days. He was an excellent guide with an enormous knowledge about his country; plants, animals, history geographic and politics. He was friendly, professional, funny and very good company during the trip. Furthermore he is the best driver; Fast, but all the time safe driving on dirt roads, with crazy African traffic. On the safari we saw any animal you could expect, even several lions, all due to Said´s knowledge and skills. Accommodation and food on the trip was all very nice. All in all a perfect planned and fantastic trip thanks to Rama and Said.
Best regards Lotte, Tyge, Oskar and Stine
Email Neil Murray | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari/beach honeymoon with the personal touch you can only get from a local company.
Being from England we thought long and hard about the risks of going with a local agent, it was the best decision we could have made. The holiday was perfect with clear information and english speaking drivers meeting us at every point. I was also told that Gecko phoned to check we made it to each location.
I gave Gecko an idea of what we wanted to do and was offered various packages at much better prices then were available in the UK (we did book our own international flights). We stayed at Selous River Camp and Hakuna Matata in Zanzibar both of which were amazing.
I would highly recommend Gecko to other travellers, the communication and overall service was perfect.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly, sensitve, humerous, god nose and nice anton (leader)
Very friendly, sensitve, humerous, god nose and nice anton (leader)
Unfortunately Short but Great Safari Experience
We had a short safari tour by Gecko Adventure to Mikumi. It was all smooth and nice. Our tour guide 'Afra' was very heplful and friendly. Even if we do 2 days safari, our game drives were very good. We saw almost all the spicies on the park. Thank you again for everything!
Salim
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Ever!!!
From the very beginning of booking this safari with Rama I knew I had found a gem! All transfers, awesome accomodations, ridiculously wonderful food and our own private driver in the park, Antoine. He made our trip special and wonderful. He knew every square inch of Mukumi and all its treasures. This was so inexpensive and incredible.
I HIGHLY recommend this company and please stay in the Park. AMAZING!!!!!
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect oraginisation
I did not expect so nice timing and organisaiton. Everything was perfect.
Thanks a lot.