Makini Tanzania Safari a signature of excellence
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Stan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 5-day safari: well-organized, adventurous, and guided by an outstanding team
We booked a 5-day safari with Makini and had a wonderful experience!
The night before departure, Naomi gave us a clear and friendly briefing and we even received a Makini Safari t-shirt.
During the safari, our guide David did an exceptional job. He was always enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable about the parks and wildlife, and could answer all our questions with ease. He spoke fluent English, which made communication effortless and enjoyable throughout the trip. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, we were lucky enough to see the Big Five! At one point, the door lock of our safari vehicle stopped working (something quite normal given the rough and bumpy roads in the parks), but David handled it perfectly, quickly fixing the issue on the spot so we could continue our adventure without any interruptions. David even went above his usual duties as he made sure we had a smooth transfer to the airport after our trip. Our group of four shared the vehicle with three other travelers who had almost the same itinerary as ours, except for one night. Everything was very well organized, and the trip ran smoothly from start to finish. Our chef, Richard, prepared every meal and the food was absolutely delicious!
Overall, we highly recommend Makini Safari to anyone looking for a well-organized, memorable, and truly authentic safari experience in Tanzania!
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Email Julia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari experience you have dreamed of
The communication was perfect from the time of booking to the end of the tour. We had a fantastic guide, Fadhili, he was professional, kind and made sure we see everything. We had a lodge within Serengeti, where you could hear the lions roaring at night and see them from the terrace of the restaurant. It was a truly authentic experience.
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Email Ingrid Christian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Life-Changing Safari Experience with Makini Tanzania Safaris
As a solo female traveler, I couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtfully planned and professionally executed safari. From the very beginning, Naomi at Makini Tanzania Safaris was exceptional — not only did she organize every detail with care, but she also stayed in close contact throughout the journey, responding promptly to any questions or needs.
I had booked a mid-range safari, but what I received felt like high-end luxury. Compared to others in our combined group (from two safari companies), I was treated to an unforgettable night inside the park at a luxury tented lodge, complete with a magical drive through Maasai villages — while others stayed outside the park. It was a deeply personal and enriching experience.
The wildlife encounters were breathtaking, and the vast open grasslands and atmosphere of the parks left me absolutely speechless. Every moment felt like a gift.
Thank you, dear Naomi, for your dedication, warmth, and outstanding support. I wholeheartedly recommend Makini Tanzania Safaris to anyone seeking an authentic and elevated safari experience. Truly an adventure of a lifetime!
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Email Katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari with smooth logistics and great service!
I booked a 7 day mid-range price safari with Go Makini, starting and ending from Arusha, which included Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and the Materuni Waterfall + Coffee farm tour. All of the services including coordination by Nancy and tour guide/driver, Laurence, where very good! They were helpful, friendly and always provided what the guests needed for a comfortable trip. I was also very happy with the accommodations, all of which had great food and amazing staff - Suricata Boma Lodge really stuck out as the best stay of my trip. I would recommend this package to others!
Email Flo and Joe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
7 days safari tour
We had such a good week with Makini. Communication both during booking and during the trip was so smooth with Naomi. Our guides Machete and Manuel were both lovely and very knowledgeable. We picked the camping option and were surprised to have showers, charging and cold beers even when staying in the middle of the bush! Richard our chef cooked amazing hot meals 3 times a day (we had expected packed lunches) and catered very kindly to my allergens. Yes the camping is basic but given how remote we were we were pleasantly surprised and twice ended up in a lodge when we thought we'd be in a tent. Plus its pretty magical to camp among all the wildlife!
Very friendly and professional individuals from Makini who made our safari memorable
We had the most magical honeymoon safari experience. Our tour guide was PETER and we loved him. We recommend him due to his nature knowlage, likabel charater and excellent english. Everybody from Makini listened to our wishes and let us personalize our safari. Nancy was very reaponsive to all our requests and they organized a lot of pleasant suprises for us 😊
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Email Amélie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
It was an amazing experience, thank you so much!
Peter was a perfect guide, he gave us so many information about animals, he was very passionate about his job and wildlife. He was also very kind, and created a good and fun atmosphere in the group.
About the accommodation: We booked campsite safari and we had the very good surprise to stay in a lodge the first night instead. For the 2nd and 3rd nights we stayed at the Serengeti campsite which is not really good and washrooms need a renovation. The last camping was good and confortable.
Email Ellisia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, went above and beyond
We spent 5 days across tarangire, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and lake manyara with makini safari. We couldn’t have asked for any more. From arrival at the airport until departure, our needs were catered for. The main form of contact is through WhatsApp, so don’t let this put you off. The lady we made the booking through, Naomi, went above and beyond for us and made sure everything was put in place. Our driver, Peter, was amazing from the start. Full of knowledge, funny and ensured we had a great experience. We were able to learn so much from him, from the animals we saw to local knowledge and the culture we were immersed in. Pascal, our chef, travelled to each location with us, cooked fresh local cuisine each day. He catered to everyone and nothing was too much for him and we thoroughly each meal. Overall, a great trip, a massive thank you to makini for making this possible. The group we had was amazing, memories that will last forever.
Ellisia and Kris!
Email Anjelina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Makini Safaris gave us a fantastic experience with great guiding, plenty of wildlife, and wonderful
We had an excellent safari experience with Makini Safaris. Our guide, Rasheed, was exceptionally knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the animals and their habitats. His keen eye meant we saw an impressive variety of wildlife, often more than other groups we spoke to afterward.
We were also very impressed with Dennis’s cooking. Instead of the simple packed lunches many other tourists mentioned, we enjoyed freshly prepared hot meals featuring delicious Tanzanian dishes, which added a special touch to each day.
We’d highly recommend Makini Safaris to anyone looking for a well-organized, memorable safari experience.
Email Lauren Dailly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
Wow what an experience! Everything ran very smoothly from booking all the way through. Communication was easy and quick, our guide Luka was fantastic and really cared about giving us the next experience possible. The food was great and accommodation surpassed our expectations. We were even surprised with a beautiful bouquet of roses and a sign on the spare tyre that said happy honeymoon! They really thought of everything, this trip will stay with us forever and I would 100% recommend it to animal lovers looking for a trip of a lifetime.
