Our Team in Tarangire National Park
Gecko Adventure Tanzania
- Office 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 Arthur Connoly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Camping Safari in Selous
Visiting Selous in Tanzania with Musa has been a unique and unforgettable experience. Musa helped us explore various parts of the expansive park, which was simply spectacular. We saw many different animals and participated in various activities, such as sport fishing, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, walking safaris, and unforgettable camping. Mwakio, the camp manager, was a great cook, preparing delicious dishes each time. Sleeping under canvas allowed us to connect with nature, and the tents were surprisingly very comfortable. I look forward to repeating this adventure soon.
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Email Birgit Bauer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a safari adventure of epic proportions
I have always dreamed of seeing lions, elephants, and other animal species in their natural habitats, and coming to Tanzania on my last trip made that dream come true. Selous is a wonderful place filled with all the animals that were on my wish list, and I got to fulfill my dream with my dear husband. We are so lucky to have done this trip with Otto, who was an excellent guide. He made the trip enchanting with the magical game drives that took us through the bush, water, forests, and woodlands of Selous. We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, jackals, monkeys, wild dogs... they were all there, everything I wanted! We saw them on the game drives and during the boat safari along the Rufiji River. I cannot thank Otto enough for being such an incredible guide and Ramadhan for coordinating everything. It was a safari adventure of epic proportions.
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Email Tomas Pavlov | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Selous, Mikumi and Ruaha Tour
It was our first trip to southern Tanzania, and I can say with certainty that we should have done this much sooner because we have been missing out on all the good stuff. The safari took us to Selous, Mikumi, and Ruaha National Parks, and there is still so much to see that I feel the 8 days were magical, but we needed more time to better explore the pristine parks. Our guide, Juma, was excellent; he made the game drives very engaging with his knowledgeable narrations. Be prepared for long-distance drives between the parks, but we also viewed it as an opportunity to observe how the people live and to see the land. It is an experience that we will cherish for a long time.
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Email Eduard Lass | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
More than a holiday
The 6-day tour through Tanzania's Selous, Mikumi, and Ruaha was spectacular! The scenery is incredibly diverse and beautiful, ranging from the marine forests of Selous to the savanna grasslands and miombo woodlands, all teeming with a variety of wildlife species. Our guide, Bonni, was exceptional both as a guide and as a delightful person to be around. He took us to many different locations where we encountered amazing sights, and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip. The accommodations and food that were organized were among the best we experienced this summer. It turned out to be the holiday we desired and so much more.
CZ
Email Klara Bendova | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous Summer Vacation
We did 6 days of Safari with Mikumi, Ruaha, and Udzungwa customized by Gecko Adventure Tanzania, and it was an amazing experience! We enjoyed the private trip with our personal safari vehicle, guided by Juma, who proved to be knowledgeable, honest, and very likable. We all fell in love with him and were sad to say our goodbyes at Kilimbero airstrip after the Udzungwa hikes. We started with a long drive from Dar to Mikumi, where we had fun exploring the park with Juma, who knew all the nice places, watering holes, and picnic sites. Ruaha was spectacular with huge baobabs, sandy roads, and lots of animals along the Ruaha River. Udzungwa is special, very well-preserved, and perfect for hiking through the pristine mountain forest, featuring many different monkeys, waterfalls, and fresh air. We are very happy that Rama customized this trip to suit our requests while staying within budget. I could not possibly name all the great things that happened on the trip, but it was fabulous!
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Email Sabrina Lawrence | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Adventure
We just returned from a safari in Selous with guide Otto from Gecko Adventure Tanzania. I can happily say that it was truly an extraordinary experience from start to finish. Rama was an excellent host and travel designer; every aspect of the trip was meticulously organized, exceeding our expectations. We are happy with our choice of lodge, as it impressed us with both comfort and location. Otto has visited the park numerous times, so he comfortably guided us to all the incredible spots. The park is pristine with few visitors, making the game viewing experience remarkable. We loved the boat safari and sport fishing on the River Rufiji, as it was truly awesome.
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Email nikoletaasenova1 | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip
Our weeklong safari with Gecko Adventure Tanzania was actually better than we had expected it to be, and we owe it all to the brilliance of our guide, Juma. He was outstanding as a tracker and spoke in perfect English in a way that made everything seem important. He was attentive to our questions, patient at the interesting sites, and a witty storyteller who kept us captivated throughout the entire period.
We are pleased that we chose to stay at the lodges and hotels that Ramadhan, our contact person and trip designer, proposed because we got very good deals for them, and they were top-notch accommodations.
I wouldn't change anything about this wonderful safari.
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Email Adelina Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun Adventure
We were happy to be reunited with our favourite guide Otto in Selous Tanzania. We did 5 days and still could not get enough of the incredible park.
Camping in the bush made the experience so magical as we felt more closely connected with nature than if we had stayed in the lodges. The boat tours and fishing in Rufiji were excellent activities that supplemented the game drives and the walking tours.
Camping was so much fun and intimate as we were the only people at the campsite. I was very impressed by the quality of the tents and equipment that we had with us. Food was great and the overall experience is so unique and well curated.
It was safari as it was in the last century
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Email Samantha Brown | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A totally Fun Trip
Our trip would not have been so much fun without Baraka our guide. He took us through all the beautiful spots in Selous, Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks and just like Rama had promised he was outstanding. Being with him was like being inside the making of an Animal Planet episode. He knew where to find the animals, about the animals and how to best position the vehicle so that we had great views and shots too.
We have not been to the parks in the South and they are epic. You do not get the wildebeest migration like in the Serengeti but the variety and peace in the south makes game viewing a intimate affair with little no crowding.
We did a camping safari which was so experiential and connecting us more with nature.
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Email Carlotta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Memorable and Exciting Safari
It was a wonderful safari in Tanzania with Gecko Adventure Tanzania. Right from the planning, preparation and the actual execution, it was all perfect. Our Trip Organizer Rama was wonderful and profesional. He helped us craft an itinerary that had all the activities that that we wanted and within our budget. He made sure that we got good quality lodges for very reasonable costs.
Our guide was wonderful, actually he's the reason that we had such an amazing trip. Juma gave us a perfect safari and I can definitely say that it was worth every penny and much more.
We have to do a longer trip in Selous and Ruaha next time because these parks have so much to see.