"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:
- $250 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Marek | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE
We’ve traveled with Benson Safaris twice now, and both times were absolutely wonderful. Everything went exactly as planned. Our guide, Liberatus was friendly, experienced, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. He patiently showed us all kinds of animals and made the experience unforgettable.
The accommodations were excellent, and we were always served delicious meals. Everything was reliable and perfectly organized. I can wholeheartedly recommend Benson Safaris to anyone looking for a memorable adventure.
Thanks to Benson, we now have beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you!
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Email Shiva Kumar | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Tanzania safari - 6 days
Thanks to Benson Safari for making this happen. Appreciate the prompt communication prior to our trip and willingness to work with me in building a customized itinerary to meet our needs. Thanks to Mr Benson, Grace and Paul Balthasar Ngoty, our driver and guide. 1) Witnessed absolute magic at Mara River in Northern Serengeti. Saw multiple wildebeest crossings across the river on Aug 20 and 21. From Kenya back to Tanzania. Early for this time of year. Great stay at Aurari tented camp, about 45 minutes from the river (will post separate review under Aurari). 2) Enjoyed our stay at Serena lodge in Central Serengeti, 3) Miracle Air balloon ride was fantastic….saw lions, elephants and lots of deer and zebras (will try to post separate review). 4) Magic again inside Ngorongoro crater (witnessed a lioness kill a wildebeest) with a 2 day stay at Serena in Ngorongoro (will try to post separate review), 4) Finally stopped by at a Masai village (will try to post separate review if possible under Paulo Emanyata, name of village, with young Chief Paulo giving us a grand tour) on the way back to Arusha and onto Kilimanjaro.
Make sure you have a good pair of binoculars and a good camera w a powerful zoom lens (400mm).
Vegetarian food is not an issue at all the lodges and camps. The Chefs were extremely flexible and worked with us to provide great Indian vegetarian food.; even food without garlic if that’s in line with your liking.
Be prepared for rugged terrain (bouncy) with a lot of dust.
Have a lot of patience and rise up early and be prompt with your multiple game drives. Request lodges to pack lunch daily for you; this way you maximize your time spent on watching the crossings or going on game drives.
Great country - Tanzania and great people. Loved every day of our stay.
Finally don’t forget to buy Napenda (“ I like” in Swahili) coffee from Mr Benson. He owns a coffee farm.
Asante sana ( picked up some Swahili and people thought I was a local.)
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Email Rakesh Minocha | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Helpful, accessible, responsive, and organized
We had a great experience with Benson Safaris. Our safari driver, Zablon was so caring and helpful to our senior citizens group. We highly recommend this company. We had an experience of a life time. Thank you Benson, Zablon for your excellent services. Rakesh Minocha
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Email Myra Anne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Staff gives excellent service; our driver and guide went the extra mile to cater to our needs
There were 6 of us in the safari tour: our ages were late 50s to early 80s. I had problems in ambulation as I have two prosthetic lower limbs. From the airport pickup in Kilimanjaro up to airport sendoff to the Seronera Airstrip in the Serengeti, our able and efficient driver and tour guide, ZABLON, took care of us, going the extra mile to care for our needs. He provided a footstool so as I will have less difficulty in climbing up the safari vehicle. He made sure everyone is feeling all right during the beginning of the day and at the end of our adventures in the evening. Zablon made sure I will walk less by driving nearer washrooms or to our designated camp tents. Those little things really mattered a lot. Zablon also proved that he is an expert in the national parks, as he was patient to point out and explain the wild animals to us. He took a lot of time exploring the Tangire National Parks, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater. I highly recommend Benson Safaris to anyone who is interested in having a great once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Email Liam and Nour Radetz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time, great guide Francis, Thanks Fortune for organizing, we made memories of a lifetime
We decided to book our honeymoon with Benson Safaris (8 days of safari, 4 days in Zanizbar)
Everything was perfectly prepared. All chosen lodges were clean and comfortable. The days were well organized and planned. Our guide Francis was so dedicated and knowledgeable, because of him we managed to have so many beautiful experiences and see wildlife in action. Our operator Fortune was also very good and professional, responsive and was helplful from the day we started planning till the day we came back. Very very recommended to go with Benson Safaris
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Email LKH | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
My husband and I had the most amazing experience in Tanzania. Benson and his team took care of all the details. We just had to show up, relax, and enjoy. We are very particular about our accommodations and every location exceeded our expectations. Our driver, Francis, made the experience "next level". He was knowledgeable with identifying the animals, providing historical context of the regions and culture. He also had a keen eye for spotting animals. Most importantly, he was very patient and expertly navigated the rugged terrain in a safe way.
In addition to the safari, Benson organized our stay in Zanzibar. Again, he connected us with excellent drivers and tour guides who made our beach stay enjoyable. We ran into a small challenge at the hotel in Zanzibar and we called Benson. He took care of it and it was a huge relief for us.
We highly recommend Benson Safaris.
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Email Josie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible experience with a small downside
Our 7-day adventure was truly unforgettable, featuring waterfalls, ponds, lakes, a safari, a hot air balloon ride, and even flights and boat trips. The highlights of our safari included Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, and Northern Serengeti, which were absolutely breathtaking.
Benson Safaris did a fantastic job organizing the entire trip and making sure everything went smoothly. A special thanks to Zablon, our tour guide, who was more than just a guide—he was an adventure partner! He was kind, attentive, and instrumental in ensuring we saw the Big Five, along with countless other amazing animals. We celebrated together, shared meals, and enjoyed beers under the African sky. It was a fantastic experience, and Zablon played a huge role in making it special.
The only downside was the flight from Serengeti (Seronera airstrip) to Zanzibar. Despite our early planning and multiple communications well in advance, the flight tickets were purchased too close to the departure date. As a result, we had to take three separate flights on the same day, instead of the direct flight we had hoped for. This added unnecessary stress and made our journey to Zanzibar more tiring than expected. We essentially lost almost an entire day in transit, which was frustrating, especially after such an exciting safari.
But all in all, it was an incredible trip. The minor flight issue didn’t overshadow the incredible experiences we had. Highly recommend Benson Safaris for anyone looking to explore the wonders of Tanzania!