"Benson Safaris: Thrilling Adventures Await!"
Benson Safaris Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & IGS
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Best Trip Ever
Benson Tours is the way to go. He responded promptly to my many emails, customized a package that fit my schedule and budget, and was an all around pleasure to work with. The hotels we stayed in were even nicer than anticipated and our guide, Frances, was a perfect fit for me and my travel and companion.
I found both Benson and Frances to be knowledgeable, professional and a lot of fun.
Thank you Benson!
We just came home from a wonderfull trip to Tanzania!
We did a one week safari with Benson and one week trip to mount kilimanjaro with Benson.
The safari was really wonderfull! Our guide Francis was the best guide you could imagine. Always helpfull and in for a good joke. He even fixed us an upgrade on a camping side on day two! The Ilboru Safari Lodge was also a very good hotel to stay in Arusha after an exausting trip to the sumit of mount Kilimanjaro.
Without Benson our trip to Tanzania wouldn’t have been so amazing. I think he works day and night answering e-mails. He helped us from day 1 planning the trip to the day we got home and always with a big smile. Always made sure we were save and got the best prices for bus trips, taxi’s,..
Thank you Benson!
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Email Zlati | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the best first safari for the adventurous city girl
If you always dreamed of going on a safari, but were a wee bit worried whether you are up for it, call Benson immediately! As a somewhat comfort-oriented traveler, I must say my trip was perfectly balanced:
1. Communication with Benson was easy and prompt at all times.
2. Our guide, Francis, was hand-picked and was simply delightful at all times. He went out of his way to show us a great variety of animals, tying to make sure we saw as much as possible. Every trip was saturated with experiences, including seeing three different lion prides on one day, as well as getting some excellent close-ups of feeding, hunting and resting lions. Francis educated us about wildlife and went out of his way to accommodate us when we needed to exchange money, buy SIM cards or handle any other non-itinerary requests. He was sensitive to our needs, flexible with the schedule and made sure we had a good balance of adventure and vacation.
3. Benson provided personal attention that was beyond expectation; I must say I felt like I was in the hands of good friends, even though I met Benson and Francis for the first time.
4. Accommodations were great.
Bottom line: I highly recommend this safari operator, especially for women or first-time safari goers.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 2 days safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro
Our first safari in Africa became a spectecular event. Thanks to good and proferssional planning and implementing we got the safari exactly as we ordered, but an experience far beyond our expectations. Thanks to our guide's knowledge and eager about the animals and were to find them, how to behave and not disturb the animals and still come close gave us memories for the rest of our lives.
We stayed at the Panorama safaricamp at Mto wa Mbu the first night. Benson Safaris offered excellent food. The other night we stayed at bouganvilla lodges in karatu friendly and peaceful luxury after 2 days among the animals. The guide and the chef were both great company. We strongly recommend Benson Safaris.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2D1N Tarangire and Lake Manyara
I am in Arusha for a research project and was looking for a safari group to join during the weekends. Benson Safari was very professional in posting the availability of slots in their safari groups on the arusha mailing list and Benson himself was very quick to respond to my queries. He immediately sent me the itinerary and quote and told me what to prepare for the trip. I met the group at Nakumatt and we set off from there.
The car was very comfortable and our guide, Francis, was superb! He could answer all your questions and he provided interesting facts as well. All meals were provided and they were good. We managed to see many animals during the game drives - zebras, giraffes, an eagle, monkeys, buffaloes, elephants, flamingoes, hippos, wildebeests, lions and we saw a lion eating a zebra! We did not get to see the tree-climbing lions in Manyara, which was a pity. We spent the night in tents at Panorama campsite and the view overlooking lake manyara was breath-taking. There was also music and performances at the campsite. The tents were pitched for you and there were mattresses inside. Sleeping bags were also provided, so it was comfortable. The best thing was waking up early to catch the glorious sun rise.
I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and I got a private transfer straight back to my house in Arusha. I highly recommend Benson Safari!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good planification, goog relation quality-price
Everything was good, not also in the safary, during the preparation of the trip Benson was very helpful. When you prepare the trip in the distance it is good to have a trusty person who ask your enquires.
In the Safary everithing was good ,our guide Maxi very professional,friendly and polite. Our cooker Charles was great with a balance diet during the safary, and concious about the spices affect foreign people. We were in a five days budget camping safary, the camping in Manyara the toilets were dirty , in the next I would change this campsite.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great and well-planned safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Our trip with Benson Safari was very succesful. Benson was super helpful in the planning proces and quick and concise in our email correspondence prior to the trip. We felt that Benson was honest and trustworthy to do business with.
The trip itself went according to plan, and we had a lovely experience in both parks with no unpleasant surprises. Our only "complaint" was the very poor breakfast at our overnight accommodation – we had chosen the budget option, and the rooms were absolutely acceptable, but the breakfast was sub par.
In all other regards, a great trip with Benson Safari – I'd recommend Benson to anyone looking for a reliable safari service in Tanzania in the future.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari as its best. Benson was the best guide we could have!
As a group of 7 we had a safari for 4 days with transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport and to Haydom at the end. The tour was very well organized with a day in NgoroNgoro and 2 days in Serengeti. I talked with Benson about all the details from Germany before the trip started and everything worked perfect. He is a genius in communications, handling groups and let us having a really really good time. We missed nothing! He get a friend of us!
I had a great time with Benson!
I took a lower-budget camping trip with Benson. It was great working with him before the safari. He helped me pick the best palaces to go and the right times. On the day we left his guide, Simba, picked me up at the house I was renting and we were off. From that moment on, Benson took care of the rest. Our tents were set up for us, our meals were prepared, and there was always a nice bottle of wine waiting for us at the end of the day. Even though you are in a truck all day, it's tiring, so the wine was a nice touch.
The campsites he picked were very nice, but one of them had the option of upscale tents with beds. I wish I had know this was an option before hand as one night in a bed would have been good. The tenting area was nice too and there were hot showers.
Our guide did his best to take us to the animals we wanted to see. Most of us in the truck really wanted to see baby elephants and on our second to last day we found them! Being able to see the animals you want is part skill and part luck, but Simba was able to pull it off!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Elephant Rampage- highly reccomended
Myself and 2 other friends set out with our guide Dennis and Charlie boy (cook) on the adventure of a lifetime. We went to Lake Manyara, Ngoro Ngoro and the Serengeti on a 5 day Camping safari. The cost was reasonable , and the camping was highly enjoyable! Being woken by a rampaging elephant trying to steal pumpkin in the Serengeti campsite was a highlight. Overall we had a great experience, saw all the animals we had hoped for and learned some valuable Swahili too! Absolutely fantastic and reasonably priced for students.