6-Day Majestic Tanzania Safari – All Inclusive

A great experience with Gosheni

An amazing experience for a first time safari traveller. An amazing driver and guide, who showed us to the most beautiful sights and so many different animals. Truly unforgettable!

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A memerable trip

It was an amazing trip. we went as a group of 4 people. We visisted Tarangire, Serengeti and Engro Engro. The trip was somehow arranged and adjusted based on our budget and plans. We all love to see animals and just searching for animals on our own. We didn't feel bored at all. And to mention our driver/ guide Simon, he was amazing! He didn't talk much, but he has the eyes of eagle, always spotting animals we didn't see. He asked what we are interested everyday, and somehow, it is like he has magic or just 'call' the animals. We managed to see what we wanted! We had some problems with the car and had to go to the garage to fix it. Even this was interesting experience for us. We see how all the drivers passing by are offering to help. People are genuinely nice! As for the food included: before i went i was a little worried I might be hungry and packed some breads, but in the end, every day in enjoyed our meal! We are all very happy with the food! In the future I will probably come back and visit again!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing such a warm and detailed review of your safari with us. We are especially happy to hear that the four of you enjoyed exploring Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and that we were able to adjust the trip around your plans and budget while still giving you the wildlife experience you were hoping for. Your description of Simon made us smile! He may be a man of few words, but his “eagle eyes” and ability to read the bush are exactly what make him such a good safari guide. Finding wildlife is not only about luck—it comes from experience, patience and understanding where animals are likely to be. We will certainly share your kind words with him, especially that it sometimes felt as though he could simply “call” the animals! We also appreciate you mentioning the vehicle issue. A breakdown is never something we want during a safari, and we are grateful for your patience while it was attended to. We loved your observation about other drivers stopping and offering to help. That spirit of helping one another is something you see often among guides on safari, even when they work for different companies. And we had to smile about the bread you packed! We are very glad it came back unnecessary and that you enjoyed your meals every day. Most importantly, thank you for trusting Gosheni Safaris with your time in Tanzania. Hearing that you are already thinking about coming back means a great deal to Simon and our entire team. When Africa calls you again, we will be very happy to welcome the four of you back—and Simon can put those eagle eyes to work once more!

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Gosheni Samir The best tour

My guide Samir is very experienced and responsible! He took us to see many amazing stuffs. All African five big animals collected! And see the very beautiful plains and craters. Hope to see Samir and Gosheni in next few years!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for travelling with Gosheni Safaris and for your wonderful words about Samir! We are delighted that your safari gave you so many memorable moments—from the beautiful open plains and the crater landscapes to the excitement of seeing all of Africa’s Big Five. What a fantastic way to experience Tanzania! We are especially proud to hear your comments about Samir. His experience, responsibility and knowledge of the bush are qualities we value greatly, and we know how much the right guide can shape an entire safari. We will make sure he receives your kind message. The best part for us is hearing that you hope to return in the next few years. When that time comes, Samir and the entire Gosheni family will be very happy to welcome you back for another adventure—perhaps to discover a completely different side of Tanzania. Asante sana for choosing Gosheni Safaris, and we hope to see you again!

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fantastic experience!

our tour was actually more customized than an official named tour. From the moment we booked our trip with William we have a wonderful experience with Gosheni. Our guide Hassan was extremely knowledgeable whether it be about the animals the birds or the places we traveled to. Not only did Hassan keep us safe and drove extremely well. He was able to pick out obscure animals and birds that we would’ve never been able to see on our own. In addition, he knew so much about every bird and every animal He answered all of our questions and stacked whenever we show interest he truly is a gem and I would recommend him over and over again. They also provide a hot lunch which many of the other two operators do not do they provide box lunch. We were grateful for that when we were hungry midday. If you were looking for a tour company that has excellent customer service from the original sales person to the expert guide I recommend Gosheni.

Response from the operator: Hassan and his birds! Once he spots a guest who's curious, there's no stopping him, so it sounds like you were the perfect match. We're also glad the hot lunches went down well. After a long morning out on the plains, a proper meal really helps, and it's one of those small things we've always believed in. It's great to hear William got things off to a good start too, and that the whole trip felt looked after from the first email to the last drive. We'll share this with both of them. Thank you for travelling with us! Asante sana!

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Best Trip Ever with guide Albert!

African safari has always been on my bucket list. As both my older children are in college, I wanted to make sure we got this very special vacation in before they were too busy for us with internships and future jobs. I had looked into Taurk and Abercrombie & Kent as my parents have vacation to Afria with them — but boy! Am I glad I had a friend who had been with Gosheni and referred them to me. When you are traveling half way across the world, it is scary to book a trip with a random internet company. Is this s real company? Will they show up? Are these hotels decent? Is it safe? … Let me put all your minds at ease!! 1. Real company. Completely 1000% legit. Our tour guide and driver Albert for the week picked us up at Kilmanjouro and took us to enjoy our first couple nights at Melia Arusha for us to relax and get ready for the adventure ahead of us. 2. Safari jeeps fit a maximum of 7 plus driver/guide. I personally would recommend going in a group of 5-6 max so you have your own jeep and don’t need to have multiple jeeps following each other so you can maneuver through the safari better to capture the best views. 3. Hotels: Review said 5 star and they met expectation (though remember they still are tents and you are out in nature). Tarangire was a great way to ease into the safari. Lemala Mpingo Lodge was so nice. My family didn’t love the dirt roads to the tents but it was probably one of my favorite. Crater Edge Lodge was my families favorite tent. They food was also really good. We then did Melia (Central) Serengeti for 2 nights which had gorgeous views and my little one enjoyed making beaded bracelet with the Massi. We then headed to the great migration in North Serengeti and stayed at Nikolai Mara. 4. Meals: On the safari all meals were included and served family style for our family of 5. 5. Safe: I always felt beyond safe. From our amazing guide Albert to everyone single person in the hotel staff. They were all so kind, thoughtful, happy and accommodating. 6. Hot air balloon: It was gorgeous and amazing and I would highly recommend. It was close to $500 pp but I think it was worth the experience. 7. Photographer: Gosheni arranged to have Hemedi join us for a day so we could capture some family pictures. My have 18 and 19 year old daughters so you can only imagine how difficult it would be please them — Hemedi not only met but exceeded their expectations. You can tell he really cares and love the job. Lastly, I want to give a huge shout out to Albert! I do not think our trip would have been the same without him. He was clearly excessively experienced compared to the others guides. He could anticipate things that I don’t believe the “newer” guys could have done. He was networked to know where to go. He was beyond knowledgeable. My 7 yo daughter said, “he never said ‘I don’t know’” He was good about being with us but also giving us privacy - and he always had a smile on his face!! The only negative thing I would say is the car felt older than some of the others we saw (though others looked older than ours). There were extra cushions on the seats to give it more padding. I would have paid more for a slightly more upgraded car but I would never trade the car situation for a different and less experienced driver and guide.

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