Some of our tour guides and vehicles
Gosheni Safaris Africa
- Offices In:
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United States
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & TATO
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,035 to $8,673 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Edward Dooling | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gosheni exceeds expectations with superior serivce and knowledge
By Edward Dooling, USA
About 10 months ago, a good friend invited my wife and me to join him and his wife on a safari. He reached out to five or six different safari companies, and we ultimately selected Gosheni. The main reason for choosing Gosehni was the exceptional communication skills and professionalism displayed by their sales agent, Nora. Nora provided great guidance, earning our trust and our business.
The trip that Nora and the Gosheni Safari Team put together was top-notch and executed flawlessly. We cannot recommend them highly enough! From the moment we landed in Tanzania to our final goodbyes, everything was well-organized and exceeded all of our expectations.
Our guide for the 10-day safari was a great young man, Laban. He was simply phenomenal. Laban is a subject matter expert on everything we saw on our safari, from the vast array of animals to the birds and plant life. He also shared his personal story of what it is like to get married in his country, including the various tribes and local culture. His passion and energy for being a safari guide are second to none. Every game drive was a new adventure, and thanks to his keen eye and experience, we saw the Big Five and so much more. We even witnessed the birth of a hippopotamus, something I never imagined I’d see! We were also fortunate to see two wildebeest crossings at the Mara River, and three members of our team witnessed a wildebeest get eaten by a crocodile.
The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and perfectly equipped for photography and long days out in the parks. We visited Arusha National Park, Ngorogoro Crater, Central Serengeti National Park, and Northern Serengeti National Park, and each park was stunning in its own way. Gosheni made the transitions seamless and enjoyable.
Accommodations arranged by Gosheni were fantastic, unique lodges with warm hospitality and breathtaking views. We especially loved The Four Seasons and the Mara River Camp, where we fell asleep to the sound of wildebeest outside our room. While at the Mara River Camp, we were assigned a butler named Ola, who took great pride in his work and loved seeing his clients enjoy the impeccable service and excellent food that was provided there.
If you're looking for a company that is reliable, passionate, and committed to giving you the best possible safari experience, Gosheni is the one. We came home with memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you, Nora, our guide Laban, and the entire Gosheni team, for an extraordinary adventure!
CN
Email Wang Xu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The guide Inno was incredibly knowledgeable and made our tour experience unforgettable.
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a safari with Gosheni Safaris Africa, and it was truly exceptional. From the moment I booked my trip, the team at Gosheni demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise.
Inno,our tour guide.He was incredibly knowledgeable, providing fascinating insights into the wildlife and the ecosystem. The accommodations were comfortable and well-located, enhancing the overall experience.
What truly set Gosheni Safaris Africa apart was their commitment to creating a memorable and enriching experience. Their attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction were evident throughout the journey.
I wholeheartedly recommend Gosheni Safaris Africa to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari adventure.
SG
Email Angeline Tan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Impressive
We chose Gosheni after seeing raving reviews and decided to choose them as we believe they are worth the price.
Operational was a little bit disappointment as we met with some issues during the tour. However, their person in charge do step up and assist to solve all the issues.
Even to the extend of driving a new jeep to Serengenti to switch our jeep which is another 8hrs drive. This can show that they really take care of their customers and sincerely do want to solve all the problems to ensure you have a good trip.
We were assigned to Inno Marufu in Tanzania and he can really drove in the dark and able to navigate anywhere. He did not mind when we wanted to end late to try to see more animals or even suggested us to leave earlier so we can still see what we want. Together with the long driving, its pretty tedious for the driver guide.
We love the stay in Lake Manayara however due to long journey, we always did not get to see or enjoy the hotel facilities. And it would be better if the person who suggested this route could have given a better advice on which route to be consider to take a plane or even staying inside the crater to reduce the travelling time.
Overall, we are still pleased with the service as the guide do show us what we see and also explain to us the crossing is not everyday and we tried our best but did not see them.
Most importantly, Inno respect the animals boundaries and did not cave in when we insisted to go nearer during the migration. He will always tell us to wait at the side so animals have their space and only go nearer when it is safer or we only can see from an instance. Unlike other operators, they dash next to the wilderbeest whenever they tried to cross and this cause the animals to react out of nature.
As much as we wanted to take impressive photos, being able to say NO to other guides and stopping them is remarkable.
They did not give in to tourism or customers or for money. They truely enjoy sharing the experience and the culture of Africans.
Thank you for the experience, we will love it more if logistic is less tedious and not so many hiccups. But overall, is fine. Enjoy the process and everything is Hakuna Matata.
SG
Email Lena | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour guide, accommodation mismatch
Our driver-tour guide Bariki is above excellence. He is knowledgeable about the habits of animals in the bush, birds as well as plants. As a result, he made our journey a truly memorable experience. Added to that, Bariki's good sense of humour kept us looking forward to each new day.
Gosheni sold us a mid luxury package which had a couple of disappointing hotels- Olkarien Eco Camp and Acacia at Tarangire. Both are part of the Acacia chain, I would steer clear of them. These were not four star but the former was really below three stars. The Olkarien is badly in need of upkeep. However, the staff at both tried their best and we were happy with their efforts. We also stayed at hotels in the Karibu chain, and those were a cut above.
Gosheni needs an operations person, badly. The sales person who sold us the package started ghosting us just before and at the beginning of the trip. That was terrible.
Overall, Gosheni has to try to ensure a more consistent standard, not just good tour guides.
SG
Email Phoebe | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide, Bariki is excellent! He is the BEST!
Bariki’s knowledge is incredible, he would tell us names of each animal, bird and plant, their lifestyle and their specialities. He is very familiar with the parks and absolutely careful and alert in caring for our well-being. He brought us to see many amazing sightings and by the end of our 10 days with him, we feel that we know the animals and birds very well. He kept his jeep spotless because we spent 10 days in the jeep and our windows were so clean for our picture taking. Because of Bariki, I will give a 5 plus!
However, I will give a 3 to the accommodations. Olkarien Eco Safari Camp was leaking, slippery (unsafe) and no hot water for shower. Acacia Tarangire Luxury camp was old and the taps in the shower was not working. The friendliness of the hotel staff made up the short comings but I mentioned it here, hoping Gosheni will maintain the hotel better. The other hotels like Manyara Secret Lodge, Serengeti River Camp and Lions Paw Camp were fine.
For communications and operations, I will give it a 2. We do not get response and had to send reminders. :-(
Email Mary | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, breathtaking experience
We just finished a fantastic 8 day safari in Tanzania with Bariki as our guide. We traveled with our family of 6. None of us has been to Africa before, and we didn’t know what to expect. Bariki made the entire experience fun and fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable about the national parks and was amazing at spotting animals. His expert driving got us as close as possible to the animals and to the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. We liked how we discussed plans each evening to make sure timing and expectations worked for each day. We could not have enjoyed this trip more, we learned so much at dinner about Tanzania through friendly conversations, too. I highly recommend Bariki as a guide to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Arusha.
Email Jesse | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime!!!
Norah, William, and Malizawa made our trip of a lifetime a huge success. Exceeded our expectations and made all our dreams come true. Attention to every detail and amazing work ethic is what you can expect. We saw the Big 5 and more. Thank you Gosheni!
FR
Email Rosie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gosheni is professional, well organised with staff that do their utmost to make you feel welcome.
We have just returned from an incredible safari holiday in Tanzania organised by Gosheni Safaris. Thanks so much to Prosper, Nora and the team for making our stay so memorable. Our guide Prosper made our trip which covered Tarangiri, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti very special with his great sense of humour and expert knowledge. Prosper always knew where and when to spot the wildlife. We saw something new each day, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, flamingos...the list goes on, culminating in experiencing thousands of wildebeest crossing the Mara River. The recommended hotels and camps were well located, had all the home comforts, good food and very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend Gosheni.
CN
Email lishuo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Inno was the best
I had a great time during my safari in Tanzania, Gosheni is the best and I real recomend them , good Services good guide
Email Yair Melamed, MD | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding; much above and beyond expectations
We traveled with George Matias. For 9 days we were privileged enjoy his knowledge, courtesious interaction with us. We are from Boston, USA. I am a Physician interested in photography, I wrote the following to Omer, our agent in Israel from another World Travel, who connected with you to arrange all the logistic of our Safari in Tanzania:b
In English
George truly deserves the highest praise. He is absolutely exceptional — not only with his deep knowledge and guiding skills, but also with his kindness, patience, and tireless support. He went far beyond his duty in every possible way: helping us, caring for us, and even assisting with photography. He gave us an unforgettable experience and did things for us that no one else would have done. We feel incredibly lucky to have had him as our guide.
in sweHilli:
George anastahili sifa za juu kabisa. Yeye ni wa kipekee kweli — sio tu kwa maarifa yake na ujuzi wa kuongoza, bali pia kwa upole, uvumilivu, na msaada wake usiokuwa na kikomo. Alijitahidi zaidi ya wajibu wake kwa kila njia: kutusaidia, kutujali, na hata kutusaidia kwa upigaji picha. Ametupa uzoefu usiosahaulika na kufanya mambo kwa ajili yetu ambayo hakuna mtu mwingine angefanya. Tumebahatika sana kuwa naye kama mwongozi wetu.