"Benson Safaris: Thrilling Adventures Await!"
Benson Safaris Tanzania
- Office 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 $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Linda Woolston | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalized and Personable Safari
Benson Safaris provided 18 of us the most marvelous 9 days on the Sarengeti. Animals galore, Glamping at its best, and attentive care for all of us. Their drivers were very safe, knowledgable men. Vans well maintained. I recommend them highly for a group going together. They definitely will work with you to give you the experience of your lifetime.
Email Xi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
Our 2-day Ngorongoro safari was an incredible experience from start to finish. Everything was seamless, from the airport pickup to the transfer back to Arusha.
Our guide was fantastic—friendly, highly experienced, and clearly knew the park inside and out. Thanks to his expertise, we saw an amazing variety of wildlife, and he always managed to get us into the best viewing positions ahead of the other vehicles. One of the absolute highlights was witnessing a lion actively hunting, which was an unforgettable experience and something we'll never forget.
The entire trip was well organized, stress-free, and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this safari and especially our guide to anyone looking for an exceptional wildlife experience in Tanzania!
Email Christine M | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari with wonderful guides who sighted every major animal we hoped to see and more!!!
Knowledgeable guides, beautiful lodgings, great value.
Email Julia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating to all of our needs!
This trip was the most life-changing vacation, all thanks to Benson Safaris. While planning, the company was very attentive and responded quickly. Benson met us when we arrived in Arusha to make sure everything was finalized. Our guide Zablon was very friendly and social; he made our trip very enjoyable. While the parks can get extremely busy, he took us to areas where it wouldn’t be overcrowded. He also tried his best to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see; our highlights were the cheetahs and the wildebeest during the migration! Not only did we learn about the animals, Zablon taught us about the culture here, which was very interesting. On the last day, he made sure we had no problems getting on the bush plane. We highly recommend this company when planning a safari vacation!
CN
Email claire | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very professional team and Daphne is very helpful and thoughtful, always respond fast
We spent 3 happy safari days in Serengeti, very professional team. Daphne is the sales, she is very helpful and thoughtful, always respond fast even on weekends. The driver Charles is very experienced guide, he can spot lions on trees from hundreds meters away with his eagle eyes. And he can also detect animals simply by his nose which is amazing to us. During the safari, we saw a pride of over 20 lions, which is extremely rare and we saw a lepoard and a lion are lying on the same tree...
Overall I'm glad I chose Benson safaris especially with the help from Daphne, if the car was equipped with good AC that would be even better.
DE
Email Heike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My dream came true with Benson
We had planned and booked a private trip with Benson.
On the Lemosho route to Uhuru Peak.
Everything went perfectly from start to finish: Benson tailored the tour exactly as we had hoped.
Communication from Germany was flawless; last-minute requests were always answered promptly and very kindly.
The team on the trek was welcoming and always in good spirits. We felt well cared for; we lacked nothing.
Of course, a tent isn't a luxury hotel, but the team did everything they could to ensure our comfort. I can't fathom how the cook managed to conjure up such delicious meals under those conditions.
On summit day, the weather was extremely bad: it snowed, and we battled our way to the top for nine hours. The guides led us safely to the summit. They lovingly encouraged me whenever I was about to give up.
I'm at a loss for words to express what a magnificent experience it all was. I am grateful for the wonderful collaboration with the entire Benson team.
This was already the second trip we've taken with Benson. In 2024, we spent 10 days on safari with him. And should we return to Tanzania a third time, Benson will again be our contact.
MX
Email Ana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience with Benson!
We did a 6 day safari tour with Benson and it was great. Communication was effective, Benson is a really nice guy.
Our guide, Simba, was also very professional and has a lot of years of experience.
We saw the big 5 and many other animals.
The experience in the lodges was also nice, some better than others though.
Good value for money.
Would recommend!
DE
Email Chloi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience!
We had the most incredible safari in Tanzania with Benson Safaris, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
From the very beginning, they tailored the entire trip exactly to what we wanted. They were always available to answer our questions before and during the trip, constantly checking in and making sure everything was perfect. That level of care and attention made us feel completely at ease.
Exploring the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, we saw more animals than we could have ever imagined, lions, elephants, giraffes, and so much more. Our guide, Liberatus, was truly fantastic, so knowledgeable, and passionate. He made every game drive exciting and shared incredible insights about the wildlife and surroundings.
We especially loved that Benson is locally owned. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and we can’t recommend them highly enough.
DE
Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience!
We went on a week-long safari with Bensons in February and are extremely satisfied! The safari exceeded all our expectations. We saw all the major animal species found there and learned a lot about the animals, nature, and their protection in the national parks. A big thank you goes to Simba, our excellent guide! He knew an incredible amount and answered all our many questions patiently and with a wealth of background knowledge and experience.
The lodges were also great without exception, surrounded by nature, all with Wi-Fi, hot water, mosquito nets in mosquito areas, and comfortable beds. The staff was very attentive and there were usually varied buffets.
Our tour included the Tarangire, Ndutu, and Serengeti National Parks, as well as the Ngorongoro Crater. We highly recommend it all. Bensons put together a great itinerary for us and made all our wishes come true. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back!
Email Micael | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Benson, always taking care of clients and fulfill itinerary with love and pleasure.
Me and my friend had an outstanding experience with Bensons Safaris.
From the first contact to the last day, everything was handled professionally. We chose the all inclusive package, and it delivered exactly what was promised. No surprises. No stress. Just a well organized safari where we could focus on the experience.
Our driver, Liberatus, was exceptional, hats off to him. Calm, knowledgeable, and fully in control. He managed expectations well and made sure every day ran smoothly. You could feel his experience. He know when to wait, when to move, sometimes VERY fast but safe, and how to position the vehicle for the best views. That matters.
The stay in Karatu at Eileens Lodge was a five star moment. Service minded staff. Smiling faces. Clean rooms and GREAT food. After a long day out, it was the perfect landing place to recharge.
If you want a safari that is structured, reliable and delivered with care, I can confidently recommend Benson Safaris. They earned full credit. Top notch.