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:
- $175 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Char | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gosheni was professional, organized, and attentive to details.
From initial inquiries to the actual safari, we had a smooth and great experience with Gohsani! Norah was wonderful to correspond with, she answered our many questions and responded usually within a day. She organized the perfect first-timers safari itinerary (Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, and Northern Serengeti) and the accommodations she selected were amazing.
Our guide for our safari was Bariki and he was awesome! He was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, the parks, and the Masaii culture. He was an excellent driver, had the sharpest eyes, and knew all the spots to go to so we were able to see the Big 5 (and many other animals) and the wildebeest river crossing twice!! He made it a very memorable week for us, we felt lucky that he was our guide.
Thank you so much Norah and Bariki!!
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Email Pam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Made our dreams come true!
After careful consideration (and plenty of research), my partner chose Gosheni to handle my 50th birthday trip…basically because our travel agent, Norah, was a superstar and made everything happen that we requested!
1 night-Arusha-Gran Melia
2 nights-Tarangire-Lemala Mpingo Ridge (I cried when I left here-thanks to Cha Cha being amazing-along with everyone else)
2 nights-Ngorongoro-Melia (the manager was so sweet and really looked out for us)
3 nights-Central Serengeti-Lemala Nanyukie (I cried when I left here too as everyone was amazing)
3 nights-Northern Serengeti-One Nature (this place hit me the hardest as it was easily the nicest place we’ve ever stayed and Kennedy and Elly felt like family by the end-I sobbed when leaving here)
Also cannot forget to mention our tour guide, William, who was with us every step of the way. I (you guessed it) cried when saying goodbye to him at the end, telling him he made our dreams come true. He has 18 years of experience and it shows. We literally saw EVERYTHING and then some. The icing on the cake was catching what might have been the biggest crossing of the Great Migration in 20 years! William estimated a million wildebeest were crossing at one terminal this past Tuesday morning. It was a sight that took my breath away. ABSOLUTELY SURREAL.
We ended our time in Africa with 5 nights relaxing in Zanzibar at Kilindi. Meagan (assistant manager) and Julieth (our butler) were the stars of the show here.
Biggest take away for us? We came for the animals yet left feeling more impacted by the wonderful people of this beautiful country🇹🇿
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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!
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Email Leanna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Trip of a Lifetime
We just returned from a Great Migration safari with Gosheni, and it was truly one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives.
Everything was seamless; airport pickups, flights, transfers, and most importantly, our game drives. Our guide, Laban, was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, funny, and incredibly skilled at tracking wildlife. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five, a wildebeest river crossing, and he also got us in prime spots for viewing.
The accommodations were exactly what we hoped for. They were clean, comfortable, and perfectly located to optimize our time on the game drives. The food at the accommodations and provided for lunch exceeded our expectations. We also really appreciated how flexible and responsive Gosheni was with planning around our travel needs when our dates changed.
If you’re looking for a well-organized, professional safari that delivers unforgettable memories, Gosheni is the one.
Huge thanks to Laban and the entire Gosheni team for making this trip so special.
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Email Anton | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Аmazing safari with gosheni with guide Albert
Fly from Arusha to serengeti north and spend two days there and move to central we saw alot of lion ,elephants.hyner , hippocampus and we visit masai very nice including hazabe tribe so different tribes.Thanks for gosheni and guide Albert see next time 💪💪💪
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Email Hanna Morozova | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
High attention to detail
It was the great safari from Northern Serengeti through Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater with a several tribes visiting. Comfortable camps, delicious food even during the safari time (as a picnic). New car with fridge and cold drinks. We would especially like to mention our guide, Albert, who did everything for our unforgettable vacation!
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Email Svitlana Milgevska | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable 8-day safari in Tanzania! 🐘🦁 Thanks to our amazing guide Albert, we saw every ani
An unforgettable 8-day safari in Tanzania! 🐘🦁 Thanks to our amazing guide Albert, we saw every animal we dreamed of – from lions and leopards to rhinos and elephants. His sharp eye, deep knowledge, and care made this trip truly special.
Albert is the best guide in Africa – highly recommended!
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Email Serhii | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
GUIDE ALBERT NOMBER ONE💪🤝🔥
We did safari with joshes it was very nice and we saw a lot of animals.A lot of lion ,gnu, elephants.Thanks Albert and gosheni
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Email Eric F | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Incredible Guide BARIKI made the wonders of Tanzania a perfect experience.
People speak of "trip of a lifetime" but this exemplifies the term. And it all starts with Bariki.
I booked this trip four months prior, after learning my son would be attending a semester abroad in Arusha. I . Great reason for a college dropoff! We worked with Herman at Gosheni to book our trip. They quickly sent a proposed itinerary for a 8 day 7night trip that looked perfect. had a lot of worries, being an uptight attorney that has seen clients subjected to fraud, including travel. Clearly, I had no reason to be concerned.
As a footnote, we arrived via Doha, Qatar, at 8 a.m., unlike most that arrive in the evening. As a result, we truly received a full 8 days of Safari.
We were greeted at JRO (Kilimanjaro Airport) by our guide, Bariki. I don't know where to begin, other than to say he MADE this trip special. Bariki was incredibly friendly and informative from the moment we arrived, and took a major interest in our expectations. He so exceeded those expectations that I am still smiling.
Every day he prepared a hot lunch prior to our Game drives or transportation to the next park. The meals were incredible. He also had plenty of drinks for my family of 6, and even made a special trip for my wife to get a preferred beverage.
His knowledge of the animals, flora, and environment is unmatched. That information made the entire safari even more memorable. How do I say this - he was so informative, but also let our family have our adventure to enjoy like we were on our own. He had an incredible sense regarding what we wanted to stop and photograph, and when it was time to move on.
Where Bariki earned 10 stars out of 5 was his intimate knowledge of where rare animals and sights could be seen, and taking all steps necessary to see them. For instance, due to the unusual weather pattern, the Wildebeest and the great migration is somewhat disrupted and more unpredictable. Bariki constantly monitors the radio to learn of interesting finds. When he learned that many wildebeest were commencing the swim, he took extraordinary action for us to be first on the scene, and to witness this incredible act of nature. The same applied when we witnessed a Cheetah take down a Gazelle, a crocodile take a Wildebeest, and to witness the very rare Rhinoceros.
Seeing incredible animals like Giraffes, Elephants, Hippos, Hyenas, and Zebras became almost commonplace. I say almost because we never bored of seeing these magnificent creatures in action.
In case you are not sure, your guide will be with you for the entire duration of the safari. A few accommodation would not allow Bariki to dine with us, but the majority did. It was a pleasure having Bariki join us, he was happy to answer so many questions, and took an interest in how our country is a bit different when it comes to environment and a variety of other topics.
We also decided to book the optional balloon safari across the Northern Serengeti. This is not operated by Gosheni, but Bariki helped us set it up. It is not cheap, but wow was it incredible. Be prepared to get up early for the sunrise! We booked through NYSSA, and, again, the captain we had made all the difference! His name was David, and if you book this trip, I would request him to pilot your balloon.
Bariki knew that my son would be starting college in Arusha, and arranged for us to drop him off at his accommodation on the way back to JRO. Starting school in a foreign country can be a daunting endeavor, but Bariki helped him get checked in, exchange currency, and gave him great advice on handling transportation and other matters in the city.
Also, no need for safari goers to exchange for Tanzanian Shillings, everyone accepts cash.
All choices for accommodation were outstanding. Look them up when you receive your proposed itinerary, you will see.
When you receive documentation on the trip, you will see a suggested tip per person per day for the safari. Before we left, I thought to myself that it was a lot, and compared to what you may tip in a normal situation, it is. At the conclusion of the trip, however, my thoughts on this had evolved. We tipped Bariki well in excess of the suggested amount, and truly were happy to do so, even though I am cheap in most aspects of my living.
I could write for pages on our experience. There are many choices for safari, but I cannot imagine any company would be better than Gosheni, and for a price that was reasonable for what we received. Most importantly, if you do choose Gosheni, if you have the privilege of having Bariki as your guide, you will be so happy to have him. He felt like part of our family by the end, and I would happily host him in the US if he ever came to visit.
Email Hayley & Julian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari Adventure of a Lifetime - Big Thanks to Inno and Norah
We have just returned from a 2 week holiday of a lifetime. We had 6 days of Safari followed by a week of relaxation in Zanzibar. My husband arranged the trip with Norah. For him this was a 'bucket list' trip and it more than lived up to his expectations. We are a family of 5 with 3 kids aged 16-21. My husband requested a luxury experience and this is exactly what we had. The hotels we stayed at were at times totally breathtaking with amazing service and an experience in of themselves.
Our safari guide was Inno who was absolutely amazing (so much so that we renamed him 'Inno the Tanzanian Safari Maestro'). His experience shone through and we trusted him explicitly to deliver the experience we were hoping for and which he delivered on every level. Every question we asked him was knowledgeably answered. How he knows his way around the various parks is beyond me! We were lucky enough to see the Wilderbeest migration which was an absolute highlight. Every safari is different so my listing everything we saw (or didn't see) is a little irrelevant but suffice to say we saw some amazing wildlife and it really had all the elements of a trip of a lifetime which we will never forget.
Everything was superbly organised by Norah. All our transfers and tours outside of the safari were on time and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gosheni. A 5 star holiday all round. Thank you so much.