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 Amanda Heaston | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime with the ultimate guide
Words can’t describe this experience, we have traveled all over the world and being on Safari with Bariki was one of the highlights of our lives! He was incredibly experienced, informed, and accommodating. One of the best guides we have had in any place, anywhere. Had amazing instincts about places to go, was an incredible driver and set us up in fantastic locations for great photos. He is also very flexible and accommodating if you need changes or whatever your group soils like to do. Gosheni had great communication and made us feel welcomed and special. They were very easy to work with! If you want a personalized experience for a reasonable price this is the place to use!
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Email Liz F. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari experience that exceeded our expectations
It is hard to summarize our safari experience in a few words. It was a trip of a lifetime for our group of four couples. The trip began a year ago with contact with Herman at Gosheni Safaris. Herman was very patient as we explored every avenue for our trip and he answered every question thoroughly from the planning process all the way through the execution of our adventure. Herman crafted an excellent intinerary for us that accomplished our goals. We visited 6 parks/locations in Kenya and Tanzania. We stayed in luxurious lodges. But the best part of our experience was our guides - Albert and Dawood in Kenya and Inno and James in Tanzania. All of them knew the roads throughout and between the parks without the help of Google maps. They were excellent drivers on the crazy African roadways and excellent game spotters on our game drives. More importantly, they were great people to be with for several days.
We saw hundreds of safari vehicles from other companies during our travels. In every case, I was glad we were traveling with Gosheni. Our bush lunches were the envy of others - literally. We got so many looks as our guides set up the table cloth and real plates and utensils in the middle of the bush! The vehicles were well stocked with anything you might want to drink, including beer and wine. When we ran out, they didn't hesistate to restock.
Some people may question how one company can get thousands of five star reviews. I can honestly say that Gosheni has earned every one of its reviews from real people based on real experiences. The company is that good. You can have full confidence booking your safari with Gosheni.
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Email Esther | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our 15 day safari was very professional, it went very smoothly and we had a fabulous time.
Our safari was overland we visited 3 national parks, being Ruaha, Mikumi, and Nyerere. All three were very different and we saw the full range of animals and birds including lions and a leopard outside our tent one night chasing an impala. The safari was good value for money. Our guide Zadock, was great. He was professional, punctual, always ready to go, cheerful and flexible. Zadock has good knowledge of animals and people which he shared freely. He had good ideas about how to maximise our adventures and provide maximum exposure to the parks. He was a safe driver and had good connections with other guides and park staff so knew where to go in the various different places. He was also very helpful when we had wifi and connectivity issues.
JP
Email Chieko Y | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent memorable safari tour with George, Gosheni
We have really good luck to have George, Gosheni as our safari tour guide for our first trip to Africa.
He arranged our 8 days safari tour in Tanzania perfectly.
Thanks to his excellent hospitality and arrangements, we managed to see a lot of great moments.
E.g. Elephants, we saw a lot of different amazing scenes like a huge family in the element spring Tarangire, a family teaching a calf how to swim, two calfs training how to fight in the Manyara NP etc..
In addition to his excellent knowledge about Tanzania and the circle of life in Safari with his well experience, he has a great personality.
Although I can’t speak English, he was always communicating smoothly with me.
Always kind, reliable, polite not only to us but also all locals and visitors (all nationalities).
Thanks to his great kindness, we also saw people in Tanzania helping each others.
In addition to that, he was cleaning the vehicle every day and we felt comfortable in the vehicle as well.
He taught us Swahili and we enjoyed with people in Swahili as well.
He cooked also lunch for us on the first and second day which was just lovely and delicious.
We can definitely recommend George as the best amazing tour guide to all.
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Email Chiharu Y | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Glorious days with George, Gosheni in Tanzania
This is the first time for us to visit Africa and experience the safari tour.
We are really glad and very lucky to have George, Gosheni as our tour guide.
The tour guide for the long journey is the most importance.
Thanks to his incredible professional arrangements and kindness, it is the best journey ever which we will never forget it.
Our tour was 8 days starting from Arusha NP, then Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti NP and Lake Manyara NP.
He has the erudite knowledge not only about the Safari world but also all about Tanzania.
On the way to journey, he was also showing us the life in Tanzania with his deep and clear explanations.
We really enjoyed the glorious days thanks to him.
During the safari game drives, he always knows when the amazing moments.
It was always the best perfect timing in the great moments.
We met a lot of lovely families of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, baboons, hippos, dikdiks, hyenas etc..
He knows what will happen in next a few seconds. We were always in the best position to see the wonderful moments and could take the great photos.
On top of that, even though we have already met e.g. lions, he showed us the different scenes. We saw a male lion walking, two females walking to the other females, females with a lot of cubs, three males chilling etc.. far exceeded our expectations every day.
I can't express my gratitude in words.
We will definitely ask him to be together as our tour guide for next safari in the future.
Asante Sana, George!!!!!
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Email Apolo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Safari Review: A Masterclass in Wildlife Adventure
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall Rating: 5/5
The Guiding Makes All the Difference Our guide, Albert from Gosheni, was the cornerstone of this incredible trip. His tracking skills were phenomenal – he could spot a leopard's tail from hundreds of meters away. More than that, he was a fantastic storyteller, sharing insights into animal behavior and Maasai culture that transformed simple game viewing into a deep educational experience.
The Landscapes: Beyond Imagination
· Serengeti: The sheer scale is humbling. We witnessed the Great Migration, a raw and powerful natural phenomenon.
· Ngorongoro Crater: Descending into the crater feels like entering a lost world. The concentration of wildlife in such a unique geological setting is unbelievable.
· Tarangire National Park: A hidden gem! The ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds created a uniquely magical atmosphere.
What Surprised Us (The Good Kind!)
1. Flawless Logistics: Every transfer, park entry, and accommodation check-in was seamless. We never had to worry about a thing.
2. Unexpected Luxury: The lodges and tented camps were far more comfortable and luxurious than we anticipated, with amazing food and stunning views.
3. The Sounds: Nothing prepares you for the symphony of the bush at night – from the distant roar of a lion to the whoop of hyenas.
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Email Diana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond Expectations: A Truly Magical Safari in Tanzania
If you're looking for a review that tells you this safari was "good," then look elsewhere. Our adventure with Gosheni was nothing short of magical, exceeding every hope we had.
This trip was a celebration for our anniversary, and from the very beginning, the team made us feel special. Our guide, Albert, was an absolute gem. His ability to track animals was uncanny, but it was his deep respect for the environment that truly set her apart. He didn't just show us animals; he told us their stories, explaining behaviors and ecosystems in a way that made the savanna come alive.
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Email Phyllis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Journey
My recent safari in Tanzania was, without exaggeration, the trip of a lifetime. From the vast, endless plains of the Serengeti to the breathtaking crater of Ngorongoro, every moment was filled with awe and wonder.
We booked a 7-day safari and they exceeded all our expectations. Our guide, Albert，was incredibly knowledgeable. He had a sharp eye for spotting wildlife that we would have easily missed, from a leopard perfectly camouflaged in a tree to a family of elephants quietly emerging from the bush. His passion for the animals and their conservation was truly inspiring.
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Email Lu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari with Gosheni and our amazing guide Laban
My husband and I had an unforgettable 7-day safari with Gosheni. From the very start, Norah was amazing—she customized the whole itinerary exactly the way I wanted and gave me such great suggestions that made everything even better.
And then there’s our guide, Laban. Honestly, he’s a 10/10. With 18 years of experience, his knowledge about animals and plants blew me away. Every single day felt like being in a live documentary, with Laban as our personal narrator. No matter what we asked, he had the answer, and he always knew the routes by heart. On top of that, he’s an excellent driver—we felt completely safe the whole time. He really is like a walking GPS.
What amazed us the most was his sharp eye for spotting wildlife. Many times, Laban would be the very first to find an animal, which meant we had private time to enjoy it before other vehicles arrived. He also always managed to find the best viewing and photo angles. In mid-September, we were lucky enough to witness two Mara River crossings. The second one started right as we arrived. Even though there were dozens of cars already there, Laban somehow got us into a perfect position to see everything up close.
This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime safari. When we come back to Tanzania, we’ll book with Gosheni again and will absolutely ask for Laban.
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Email EFP | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and so fun!!
We had a wonderful experience with Gosheni. Inno was our Tanzania guide and was so knowledgeable on the animals and knew just where to take us to see amazing sites. We had memorable bush lunches, felt safe at all times and would highly recommend Gosheni
