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Peter Kemnitzer & Susanne Moll - filmmaker and photographer   –  
Germany DE
Visited: December 2021 Reviewed: Jan 16, 2022

Email Peter Kemnitzer & Susanne Moll - filmmaker and photographer  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Refueling our souls on safari with Benson's
5/5

We were now already for the second time on the road with Benson Safaris (first time in 2019). It was not only about landscapes, animals and impressions. The special challenge: We shot professionally. This only works if safari guide and photographer/filmer form a perfect team. In both cases we were lucky to have Peter as our guide. Very quickly he understood how we think and what we need. Peter's profound knowledge of the Serengeti and the crater gave us lots of great opportunities for sightings and he made (almost) every wish possible with a lot of commitment. Also vehicle and organization of Benson Safaris are perfect. We always felt safe and cared for. Our son learned a lot including some Suaheli. If you wonder when to visit the Serengeti, now is the time, as not too many people were around. We will be back again with pleasure!

Uwe Ikker   –  
Germany DE
Visited: July 2021 Reviewed: Aug 28, 2021

Email Uwe Ikker  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Safari Tour in Tanzania
5/5

Our dream of a safari has come true! My girlfriend and I had been planning a trip to Tanzania for a long time. Despite Corona, we decided to do it last month. We traveled with Benson Safaris Tanzania and had a wonderful vacation, uncomplicated and with wonderful impressions. Even during our many rebookings, we were able to contact the team at any time, and we always met with understanding despite annoying questions from us. Our guide Piter, speaks fluent English, was terrific! He not only brought us closer to the animal world and nature with his infinite knowledge, but also the culture of the tribes of Tanzania. As a hobby photographer, it was a dream for me to get the wild world of Trier in front of my lens. For us Tanzania was a fantastically beautiful country, with many great, open-minded people despite all the adverse circumstances in this very "new" time for everyone. Everyone complied with hygiene measures, provided information and kept their distances.
We can unreservedly recommend Benson Safaris Tanzania.

Unser Traum einer Safari ist in Erfüllung gegangen! Meine Freundin und ich hatten schon lange eine Reise nach Tansania geplant. Trotz Corona haben wir uns im letzten Monat dafür entschieden. Wir sind mit Benson Safaris Tanzania gereist und hatten einen wundervollen Urlaub, komplikationslos und mit traumhaften Eindrücken. Auch während unser vielen Umbuchungen konnten wir jederzeit Kontakt mit dem Team aufnehmen, sind jederzeit auf Verständnis gestoßen trotz nerviger Fragen von uns. Unser Guide Piter, spricht fließend Englisch, war grandios! Er hat uns nicht nur die Tierwelt und Natur näher gebracht mit seinem unendlichen Wissen, sondern auch die Kultur der Volkesstämme Tansanias. Es war für mich als Hobbyfotograf ein Traum, die wilde Trierwelt vor meiner Linse zu bekommen. Für uns war Tansania ein traumhaft schönes Land, mit vielen tollen, aufgeschlossenen Menschen trotz aller widrigen Umstände in dieser doch sehr "neuen" Zeit für alle. Jeder ist Hygienemaßnahmen nachgekommen, hat aufgeklärt und Abstände eingehalten.
Wir können Benson Safaris Tanzania uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.

Chloe   –  
Canada CA
Visited: February 2021 Reviewed: Mar 4, 2021

Email Chloe  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Better than I could ever imagine!
5/5

My boyfriend and I went on a safari with Benson Safaris this past February. From the moment I inquired with them I knew I had to book with them. They were very responsive from the beginning and made sure we had the perfect 7 night itinerary. we had an amazing guide, Amini who was so friendly and knowledgeable throughout our entire trip. The accommodations and food were beyond what we could imagine. I am so grateful to have gone with such a great company. I highly recommend going with Benson Safaris and asking for Amini. Thank you for an incredible adventure!

Devon   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: May 10, 2020

Email Devon  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic time in Tanzania.
5/5

My husband and I went on an 11 day safari with Benson Safaris. We had a fabulous time! For my first contact with the Benson company to the very last, they were friendly, warm, competent, and professional. We were very well taken care of and never felt unsafe, even though at times we were 5 feet away from Lions. The hotels and tent camps they chose were wonderful. Best of all was our guide, Amini. He did a fabulous job and took great care of us. We had a lot of fun with him and he kept us organized and moving ahead. We saw more animals and then we could even imagine! This is a wonderful company and I highly recommend them. I think that if you choose the Benson company, you will be very happy!

Diego Aranha   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: September 2019 Reviewed: Mar 28, 2020

Email Diego Aranha  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Everything Perfect
5/5

We stayed 8 days and 7 nights with the Benson team. Our guide Joshua had extensive knowledge of the routes, animals, good direction, really knew what he was doing. It was an unforgettable trip, everything went as planned.

Devon Rubin   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Feb 25, 2020

Email Devon Rubin  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great time in Tanzania
5/5

For my first contact with Benson Safaris, we were met with a friendly, competent, responsive and organized company. Our driver/guide, Amini, was the best. He kept us on track I made sure we saw as many animals as possible, and we saw a huge amount. We always felt safe and taken care of and enjoyed his amiable personality and his knowledge about wildlife. Benson and Pendo in the office were also delightful. This company wants to make sure that you have the best possible time in Tanzania and I think they met that goal!

Anna R   –  
Sweden SE
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Feb 13, 2020

Email Anna R  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent service throughout the entire process ending with an amazing safari-experience.
5/5

Very informative quote and excellent service overall. Very nice administrativ staff with swift responses regarding questions.
Knowledgeable and nice guide with very good driving skills, never got stuck once but helped several who did.
Excellent accomodation in both Arusha and the tented camp in Serengeti. Very good boxed lunches, got treated to fresh pineapple in Ngorogoro-lunch from another Benson-driver and excellent dinners.
We got to see everything from a dung beetle to lions taking down a waterbuffalo in Ngorogoro. We got to see the big five!
Highly recommend going on safari with Benson Safaris!

Toni Wheeler   –  
United States US
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 26, 2020

Email Toni Wheeler  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

This Christmas trip for my entire family was the most unbelievable experience we could have ever!!
5/5

My husband and I went on a Tanzanian safari 15 years ago. I have wanted to take my family since then. This year over Christmas we finally did it! I started planning 13 months ahead and found Benson Safaris. The price for 8 days was reasonable for what we wanted to do and see. My 5 children,their spouses, my 10 grandchildren(ages 5-22) My husband,myself and my sister(23 in all) left on Dec 21st to head to Africa! Our main contact with Benson Safaris was Pendo. She is a beautiful, knowledgeable, kind, helpful, amazing woman!! During the planning year I had so many questions and she patiently responded as quickly as she could. When we arrived in Kilimanjaro our 4 drivers were waiting for us-Joshua,Freddy,Amini and Liberatos. They were all fun and very well informed about history,wildlife, traditions, and more. We were in Tarangire NP, the Serengeti,Ngorongoro Crater,Lake Manyara NP and much more! If you can believe that 23 people ranging from 5-75 could have a flawless 8 day trip to Africa you would be totally correct. Benson Safaris booked us in the most beautiful tent camps We could have ever imagined! All had infinity swimming pools, beautiful rooms-all with spectacular views, incredible dining. The Tanzanian people are so kind and friendly!!! This was such an awesome trip for all of us. The wildlife viewing was so amazing!!!!! I think between us we took 10,000 pictures-We saw every animal that we wanted to see and about 25 we had never heard off. I wish I were more eloquent in trying to describe our experiences but since I'm not you"ll just have to be content with AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!!!!

John   –  
Canada CA
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 21, 2020

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

Incredible Experience! They were so helpful and knowledgeable
5/5

The tour was amazing. Our guide, Goodluck, was able to help provide us so much information on the animals and the accommodations were fantastic.

Steve Negen   –  
United States US
Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 20, 2020

Email Steve Negen  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Spectacular! Our driver Peter and Benson made everything a complete family memory.
5/5

Pendo from Benson communicated with whenever we had questions. It was very professional and easy even with multiple changes.
The Safari was beyond expected and our expectations were very high.
Peter knew how far he could push our family each day and managed to score some amazing siting late in the day 3 times. We seemed to have booked an excellent time of year with lush greenery and 57 different animals spotted over our 9 days.
Safari is not a "vacation" but an adventure experience and I was glad our youngest of 3 was 18. We had 6 people in the Land Cruiser and that was a full vehicle.
We choose to mid - luxury level accomedations and were blown away by the places we stayed. Lovely to have a great room and food at the end of 8-10 hours on the road.
I would highly recommend Benson and especially Peter. In fact I'm sure I will be back.
Steve Negen - Age 58
Traveled with my wife, my 2 sons 25,22 and daughter 18 and a family friend 25 years old. Excellent ages.

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