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!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
woooow!!
Absolutely wonderful! My wife and I stayed at a hotel in dar, and the driver pikd as up and was very kind to us- all the way to the safari and back.
we will definitely come back again! I will definitely recommend this trip to all of my relative.
GR
Email Efi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gecko adventures is the most professinal safari operator
Gecko adventures is a very professional company. Their cars (open landcruiser 4x4), their guides (our guide was Said), the lodges with which they work together are all excellent. The company employees (we worked with Rama) are also very efficient and help you to take the right decision quickly and in the right way. We visited Selous and we were impressed from the landscape, the safari itsself and the mudhuts of River camp.
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.
NL
Email Francesca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 days full of emotions
We went in a group of 4 girls. We had an amazing time and saw two wonderful and beautiful parks. Selous and Mikumi are complementary, with different animal populations and different landscapes. It was really worth it all the hours in the car to have such a diverse experience. In between the parks we drove through Ulugoro mountains. The car ride itself was as amazing as a Safari day, thanks to the marvelous landscape. The tour wouldn't have been the same without our fantastic guide: Gasto. He really took care of making sure we were having the best of our time, and didn't give up in our pursuit of the different animals. If it's your first safari, or if you're an experienced traveler, I definitely recommend Gecko Adventure Tanzania!
FR
Email Phillippe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Marvelous boat and land safari combined with an unexpected walk with a unique bushman
The 3-day & 2 night tour at the selous river camp was perfectly arranged with Gecko Adventure Tanzania. The package containing the flight transfers, a half-day boat safari, a full day safari in the selous reserve and a walk with a bushman was an ideal combination for a short but intense immersion in this lovely landscape. Once you have seen all or most expected birds or wild animals, the final walk with the bushman sound like an amazing and unforgettable surprise.
Many thanks to the selous river camp team. We are glad to have such an experience in these conditions and with this agency.
Email Edward Kim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and responsive service from Rama at Gecko Adventure Tanzania. We had an amazing trip!
We did a 12 day long safari adventure with Gecko Adventure Tanzania with a custom itinerary provided by Rama which featured 6 days in Kenya going through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboselli National Parks which was amazing. The other 6 days were spent on safari through Tanzania, visiting Lake Manyara, Lake Tangarine, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater which was a wonderful experience.
Following that we also did the 6 day Rongai route trek to get to the summit of Kilimanjaro - The team catered to our every need on the mountain, preparing us as best as possible to get to the summit. We were very happy once we got to the top, and even happier when we got to put our feet up and relax after completing the entire journey.
Both safaris and the trek were organised with precision by Rama. Sam and I couldn't have been happier with the service that was delivered.
Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a fantastic trip to Mikumi National Park — lots of animals and easy logistics.
Gecko Adventure was easy to coordinate with, even though we reserved our trip last-minute. Edgar, our guide, was fastidious in making sure that we saw as many animals as we could squeeze into our two days' of game drives, and he looked after us well. Even though it was the start of the wet season, we managed to check all the animals off our list that we had hoped for.
CA
Email Josie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and great price.
Since I was on a budget, I tried to find a cheaper safari and lowered my expectations a bit. This experience surpassed my expectations of a safari and will probably be one of the more memorable experiences of my life. I did a three day safari in Selous. Otto and Antony picked us up in Dar es Salaam and drove us 7 hours to Selous. The safari costed 400USD and included our transport to and from Selous, food, stay, and park fees. The food was really good, and we stayed in a treehouse over looking the beautiful Rufiji river. I woke up to the sound of hippos playing outside my deck. The guides were so kind and accommodating. People kinda talked down about Selous because it’s such a huge reserve, but I saw a wide variety of animals and particularly enjoyed the river cruise. All in all, a great experience and I would absolutely recommend Otto and Gecko Adventure to anyone looking for a great safari for a good price.
Email Claudia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience start to finish
My husband and I used Gecko Adventure Tanzania for a private safari in Mikumi Park and have had a brilliant experience! They have been prompt and friendly in responding to my (many) enquirers and have proactively suggested many options to personalize our safari to best suite our needs.
We were picked up on time by a highly experienced and professional guide who took interest in what we were most interested in and tailored our tour. My husband really wanted to see lions and despite his efforts to find them they were hiding during the days but our guide Msafiri made calls throughout the day to some of the local guides and rangers and found a number of lions for us to see!
I highly recommend the company and would happily use them again in the future!
Thank you Gecko Adventure Tanzania for such a wonderful experience!