Some of our tour guides and vehicles
Gosheni Safaris Africa
- Located 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)
Reviews
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Email Ty | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and Well-Organized
Zadock was exceptionally knowledgeable and was exceptional at finding the animals, tapping local contacts to determine where he would be most likely to encounter them.
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Email Richard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
High quality service and an amazing overall experience
I had an incredible safari experience with Gosheni, and a huge part of that was thanks to our driver guide, James Kaaya. From the very beginning, James was warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. He put in so much effort to make sure I had an unforgettable experience, and he absolutely delivered. His knowledge of the wildlife, parks, and animal behavior was impressive, and he went out of his way to position the vehicle for the best possible photo opportunities. I never felt rushed and always felt that my experience truly mattered to him.
Gosheni as a company was also excellent to work with. Communication throughout the booking process was clear, prompt, and professional, and everything promised was delivered exactly as expected.
Overall, I would highly recommend Gosheni to anyone considering a safari, and if you get the chance, I strongly suggest doing your safari with James Kaaya - he made the experience truly special.
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Email ido | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The guide (driver) is the difference between a good experience and an excellent experience
On 14.12.25 we arrived for a trip to Tanzania. Immediately after landing we met the person who could make the experience more accurate. Walter, the guide who also serves as a driver, was waiting for us. In addition to being a person with extensive experience (dozens of years in the profession), he is pleasant, polite, patient and attentive and knows how to adapt the experience and the pace of the trip to the family composition and the complex situations (we spend many hours in the car with young children...). Walter knows how to read the terrain and the participants in the trip, is super patient and is always interested in how the trip can be made more suitable for us. Thanks to knowing the area for many hundreds of kilometers (we don't use Google Maps) and mastering the many routes that change without a hitch in light of the daily chatter of the animals, we saw lots of animals of all kinds, a cheetah hunter, mating lions and much more. The jeep was clean and tidy every morning with cold drinks.
I highly recommend asking for Walter, in addition we got to be close to another guide Jovin who traveled with the other half of the family (total of 2 jeeps), a very charming man with a smile that never leaves his face who is always thinking ahead, the children fell in love with him.
In conclusion, I recommend Jovin and Walter.
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Email Neel | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing experience with Calvin
We had a terrific experience in our safari in Tanzania with our wonderful guide Calvin Kelio! Calvin was patient and helpful, always with a smile on his face, and displaying an amazing wealth of knowledge about the wildlife around us. His impressive spotting abilities allowed us to view a fantastic array of animals, not in the least cheetah cubs and the rare leopard. His lunch setup, with a full set of table cloths, cutlery, and plates, allowed us to enjoy our meals every day. Overall, Calvin gave us the best possible intro to safari tours, and provided an amazing trip!
Email Priya | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome safari tour with a wonderful guide, great accommodations and superb food.
We had a wonderful experience on our first safari tour in Tanzania(Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Natron) with Calvin Kelio. He was very patient, always had a smile on his face and helped us stay on schedule while at the same time giving us more time to rest whenever needed. Thanks to him, we were able to see all the animals up close on our safari including the elusive leopards. Calvin is extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and birds. We also appreciated the fresh lunch served with full cutlery and plates in the middle of nowhere complete with tablecloth etc. Highly recommend these safari tours with Gosheni and especially with Calvin.
Email Ani | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience!
Thank you Mr Calvin Kileo (our driver/guide) for such a great Safari experience! He was extremely patient and friendly, and ensured we were comfortable during our stay. He also was very knowledgeable, and answered all our questions enthusiastically about the amazing wildlife, scenic landscapes, and the Maasai people. Many thanks to him for finding all of the Big 5 for us!
We had a wonderful time driving through the Serengeti Plains, Ngorogoro crater, Ndutu, and more places in Tanzania. We were grateful for Gosheni's cutlery and effort to make sure we had a nice lunch instead of the packed box lunch other people had. Thanks, and I definitely recommend.
Email Somnath Purkayastha | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely the best tour company for African safari.
Our family had the privilege of spending nine unforgettable days on safari with Calvin Kileo from Gosheni Safaris, and we truly could not have asked for a better guide. Calvin has an extraordinary gift for spotting wildlife and an equally wonderful way of sharing cultural insights that brought every landscape and moment to life. He was endlessly patient, thoughtful, and accommodating, making each day feel effortless and deeply memorable. This once‑in‑a‑lifetime journey—through Lake Victoria, the Serengeti, Ndutu, and Lake Norton—was also made possible thanks to Maliwaza from Gosheni Safaris, whose meticulous planning, kindness, and support ensured everything came together perfectly. We are profoundly grateful to both Calvin and Maliwaza for creating an experience our family will cherish forever.
Email Tilani Watts | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive and reliable
Booking through Gosheni safaris has been a great experience. Bariki, our safari guide, was so welcoming and patient from the beginning of our tour. He was very knowledgeable of the history in Tanzania and also an amazing driver. My whole family learned so much about the culture of the Masai people, the many different tribes of Africa, and the wide variety of animals and birds vasting from the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and the Tarengeri national parks. Bariki did everything for us to have an incredible time here in Tanzania and experience the many different emotions that it brings.
Also The food was incredible and was spot on as well. The 5 day safari was the way to go. We stayed at some incredible safari camps/eco lodges as well. Thank you Gosheni safari for the incredible experience.
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Email Yusuf and Fatma Yassin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good well recommend
We decided to travel to Tanzania in December for a safari trip. Due to a tight schedule, we chose to visit Tarangire National Park for one day and Ngorongoro Crater for one day.
We were accompanied by our driver and guide, Hubert — a wonderful person: patient, highly knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing his knowledge with us. He went above and beyond to help us with everything we needed and made the experience truly special.
The company provided an excellent safari vehicle — brand new (2025 model), very comfortable, and without a single issue throughout the trip.
We chose our own accommodations, and our selections — Serena Tarangire and Serena Ngorongoro — were absolutely perfect. The food was very good, the rooms were clean, and the lodges themselves were stunning in terms of location and views.
The only issue we encountered during the entire trip was the packed lunch provided on the day we left the Serena lodge. When we arrived at the park and opened the lunch boxes, the food was quite disappointing. However, it’s important to note that the food at the lodges themselves was above expectations — the only problem was with the takeaway lunch we received that day.
Overall, we highly recommend Gosheni Safaris Africa, and especially our wonderful guide Hubert, whom we appreciated greatly.
Amazing Safari
My wife and I had an amazing time on our African trip with Gosheni Safaris. Everything was well organized, and our guide, Gabriel, was super friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to answer our questions or adjust things when needed. We saw an amazing variety of animals and birds - elephants, lions, eagles, serval cats, hyenas, and zebras, just to name a few. Gabriel had an incredible ability to spot wildlife. We loved the staff at Acacia Tarangire, Serena Ngorongoro, and Manyara Secret. Many thanks to Gosheni, Gabriel and Norah, for the wonderful safari experience.