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 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.
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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.
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Email HG | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tanzanian Operator with Excellent Guides
Went with Gosheni in August 2025 in Tanzania including Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti (Central/North)
- Hassan was our driver/guide and was excellent. Would give him a 5/5. He had over decades of experience and it showed with his expert knowledge in all facets during the safari. He instantly was able to identify all manners of wildlife including many types of birds. He also was well respected and popular amongst all the other guides with him frequently being called upon for advice.
- We were able to see what we wanted to see including a river crossing during the Great Migration, which we were lucky to witness.
- Safari vehicle itself appeared to be well maintained and overall quite new. We did not have any breakdowns compared to some other vehicles we saw and tires had great treads when put side to side with other vehicles.
- An area of improvement would be the communication with the main office (William) as they did not promptly respond to emails after payment, which left a sour taste and has made it overall a 4/5 instead of a 5/5. It was also unclear sometimes if the changes we wanted to our itinerary was included at all and some parts in the end were never actioned.
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Email AC | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ask for Hassan for your guide!!
Spent 11 days in Tanzania with our guide Hassan. He was very knowledgeable in the countries history, animal facts, and even vegetation in the national parks. He took us to Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Valley, central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti. He ensured that my partner and I saw the big five and most importantly the great migration. He made the trip fantastic and memorable with his tips and tricks and being a great conversationalist as we waited for animals to show up or cross the river for the migration.
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Email Noya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip in the safari! Recommend
We went on a safari trip in Tanzania with Lazaro and it was amazing! Lazaro was extremely professional and caring, he found all the special animals for us and was always attentive, giving us interesting explanations about the wildlife along the way. He took care of everything to make sure we were always comfortable. We highly recommend him! And the company!
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Email Ivana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful journey
The tour is the best tour in the world. Of all the countries I've seen and all the tours I've taken, this is the best. Michael was the best tour guide!
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Email Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
The safari experience was amazing! Michael was a great guide, everything was well organized and taken care of. The hotels were comfortable with beautiful views, the car was very comfortable and all food was delicious.
During the drives we’ve seen all animals we hoped and much more!
An unforgettable experience!
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Email Zach | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw big fives, river crossing and more
Our safari experience with Gosheni was amazing. Trucks are in great conditions, and the big guide team & information sharing during animal finding is just impressive. We were lucky to have Samir as our guide this time. Samir knows animals really well. He is a great finder, and can often find great angles for photos. We enjoyed looking for animals with Samir, and managed to see and capture moments like jumping leopard, hunting cheetahs, mating lions & river crossing during golden hours. Samir works really hard to accommodate our wishes - we are crazy guys so that means we usually leave around 6-6.30am and get back to hotel 6.30-7pm almost every day. He is also a great driver which is of great importance given the complicated and challenging road conditions.
Safari is addictive and we are already planning our next one. We look to come back to central serengeti and explore southern serengeti with Gosheni & Samir.
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Email Evelyn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife expert
We just finished our 9day Safari trip with Gosheni across Amboseli in Kenya and Ngorongoro & Serengeti in Tanzania, and it was fantastic!
Our sales representative, Norah, put together a highly bespoke itinerary for us, and worked with us patiently regarding all the back-and-forths and moving parts. With Zahid, our tour guide for our 3-day Amboseli trip in Kenya, we were able to see every corner of the park, and managed to get amazing pictures of elephants under Mt Kilimanjaro that we dreamed of. Our tour guide on Tanzania side, Samir, took our experience to the next level in our 7day trip across Ngorongoro, Central & Northern Serengeti. Samir is an animal expert who knows when and where to look, and he guided us to see all Big Fives and capture some big cats' amazing moments. Samir understands our particular needs, and puts in a lot of efforts to accommodate them. We have built a nice trust in Smair's judgement during the trip and know we are taken great care of.