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Marie   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2025

Email Marie  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Incredible 8-days Safari with the best guide Calvin
5/5

The safari was from the beginning to the end perfectly organised by the Gosheni team and especially our guide Calvin. His German is very good and he could answer all our questions about wildlife and the animals and always found us the best spot to watch them. For every lunch he found incredible places in the middle of nature and prepared everything with great attention to detail.
All the lodges we stayed at belong to the Acacia collection, the staff and tents were really lovely and the food was always very good.

Before the trip we had contact with William who always answered fast and gave us a lot of advice so the trip became exactly how we wanted it to be.

All in all we can recommend the once-in-a-lifetime Safari with Gosheni and especially with Calvin when you want a Safari with a German speaking guide, but also for English - Calvin is just so experienced, funny and kind-hearted. We had the best time with him. Asante sana!

Julian   –  
Germany DE
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2025

Email Julian  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A perfect & unforgettable 8-day Safari experience thanks to Calvin & Gosheni!
5/5

Already in the planning process, as we were uncertain whether we should include Tarangire or Manyara in our itinerary, and did not have time for both, William was super helpful in helping us decide, using Gosheni’s local knowledge on worsened conditions in Lake Manyara NP after severe flooding a few years ago. In the end, we went for their 8 day Great Migration itinerary, including Tarangire, Ngorongoro, as well as central and northern Serengeti, flying back from Kogatende to Arusha. We would choose this same itinerary again today, it was perfect for us. The lodges booked were all by Acacia Collections, which Gosheni partners with, all of which were clean luxury lodges with exceptionally welcoming personnel, which catered to our wishes (e.g. being vegetarian) perfectly. You also support local Tanzanian businesses, as both Gosheni and their lodging partner are fully founded and operated by Tanzanians locally, and you’re not paying extra to benefit European or American investors and social media marketing, which (especially with Tanzanias colonial history) was important to us, and is far from the norm unfortunately.

Though we did not even ask them to do so, when we booked our Safari, Gosheni also matched us with one of their German speaking guides. Calvin turned out to be the perfect guide for us and made our trip truly unforgettable. Besides being clearly very experienced at driving the (very comfortable and well maintained) 4x4 vehicle, and knowing every road in the national parks inside and out, he was always intuitively putting us in great spots at the right times to notice incredible moments (he is very modest and said we were very lucky, but I’m sure some of this luck was due to him). We got to see pretty much everything - not just every single cat & “big” animal Tanzania has to offer, but also incredible scenes - a leopard hunting, cheetahs and lions with their recent prey, elephants bathing playfully and wildebeest crossing the Mara river.

The best bit to us though, was Calvin’s amazingly trained knowledge about every single bit of animal and plant biology, which he explained to us as we were observing them, and as he answered all of our questions enthusiastically, allowing us to understand why animals behave the way that they do. And during our incredible lunches in the bush, he continued to entertain all our questions about life in Tanzania the same way. Calvin really gave the Safari experience meaning, that we will be forever grateful for.

Naama shemesh   –  
Israel IL
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2025

Email Naama shemesh  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Umbani the guide created a unique and extraordinary experience for us
5/5

Ombeny is an experienced guide, excellent explanatoims, and knew how to show us all the important and interesting things on safari. Created a unique and extraordinary experience for us.

Amit and Noam   –  
Israel IL
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Sep 27, 2025

Email Amit and Noam  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A Truly Outstanding Safari Experience (James is the best)
5/5

From the very first, we were impressed by the professionalism and organization of your company. Everything was smooth and well-arranged, which set the stage for an incredible safari.

We had the absolute privilege of spending six days on safari with James, and I can honestly say he made the entire experience unforgettable. From the very first moment, James impressed us with his professionalism, warmth, and incredible skill.

He is not only a superb guide, but also a safe and highly skilled driver, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the journey knowing we were in the best hands. His sharp instincts in the field were remarkable. James seemed to spot wildlife long before anyone else, and thanks to him we had extraordinary encounters (of course we’ve seen all the big 5).

Beyond his guiding expertise, James is one of the most humble, down to earth, and genuinely kind people we have met. He was also hilarious, fun to be around, and quickly felt more like a friend than just a guide.

What stood out most is his vast knowledge. Whether it was animals, plants, or local culture, James had answers for everything and shared his insights with clarity. He elevated every sighting into a learning experience, making the safari not just exciting, but also deeply enriching.

For us, James was the perfect partner for this once in a lifetime adventure. We trusted him completely and couldn’t have asked for a better guide.

We would recommend James to anyone without hesitation. If you are lucky enough to have him as your guide, your safari will be unforgettable.

Jonathan   –  
China CN
Visited: October 2025 Reviewed: Oct 1, 2025

Email Jonathan

Zadock, Great!!! 5 - star.
5/5

Zadock, Great!!! 5 - star.
You cannot live without him in Tanzania

Amber   –  
China CN
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Oct 1, 2025

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A wonderful trip
5/5

It's a wonderful trip. Zadock is a great and professional guide. Amazing

Agustina   –  
China CN
Visited: October 2025 Reviewed: Oct 1, 2025

Email Agustina  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Zadock is so nice and professional.
5/5

So experienced and professional. Meet lots of lions and elephants these days.

Elena S.   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Oct 1, 2025

Email Elena S.

Gosheni
5/5

We had an amazing time with Hassan Driver from Gosheni Safari. We learned a lot about animals and saw an amazing variety of African landscapes. We went to savanna, grassland, wood land, lake, saw amazing rocks in central serengeti. All this time, Hassan was polite, respectful, and did everything to make our experience unforgettable. Hassan is an excellent driver. The road to Serengeti is tough. We saw many cars broken down alone the road. Hassan is an experienced driver, and we felt very safe being in the car with him. Also, the car was in great condition, almost a new one. Accommodations were also good. Our favorite place was Signature Luxery Camp in Central Serengeti. And the best food was at Sopa Lodge. We also stopped at Massai village, and it was more than we expected. A lot of process))) a completely different mentality and a lifestyle. We highly recommend Gosheni and Hassan as a tour guide for anyone who wants to experience a great African vacation 😀

Yang Xiao Yi   –  
China CN
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Oct 1, 2025

Email Yang Xiao Yi  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

great trip in Tanzania
5/5

it is a nice trip for me and my husband led by my guide George. we saw lots of animals under his network and experiences. I will recommend this agency and guide to my Chinese friends.

Miao Wang   –  
China CN
Visited: September 2025 Reviewed: Oct 1, 2025

Email Miao Wang  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

We had an excellent experience
5/5

We had an excellent experience with our African tour guide George! Firstly, he was highly professional and a true gentleman, making the entire journey both secure and comfortable. Secondly, his daily briefings were exceptionally clear, and he adeptly adapted the itinerary to accommodate our requests. Furthermore, beyond skillfully guiding us to spot animals, he provided insightful explanations about their behaviors and habits, which greatly enriched our knowledge throughout the tour.

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