Makini Tanzania Safari a signature of excellence
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Gioia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A true bucket list experience thanks to Laurence!
I’m a traveler who has been to 61 countries all around the world, and this safari in Tanzania was, arguably, one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. A huge part of it is thanks to Laurence. His determination, persistence, and ability to spot wildlife ensured that we saw not only all of the Big Five, but so much more.
I had three guides during my 5-day safari. Luca was nice and professional while Pascal was incredibly knowledgeable and patiently answered all my questions about the animals, geography, as well as the culture and politics of this beautiful country.
But it was Laurence who made this safari spectacular! On our first day in Serengeti, we saw an incredible pride of lions, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, elephants, hippos, a beautiful leopard, and all kinds of antelopes and birds. By the second day, the only animal we were still hoping to find was the cheetah. After hours of searching, we still hadn't seen one. While many guides might have given up, Laurence stayed completely focused. I could see him scanning the horizon while constantly communicating over the radio with other guides. One word I kept recognizing was "Wachini... Wachini...", which turned out to be the word for cheetahs. Thanks to Laurence's determination, with less than an hour left before we had to leave, he finally located a mother cheetah with four cubs napping under a tree. They were incredibly close to our jeep, and we were even able to take selfies with them through the roof of the vehicle! Just spectacular!
The next day in Ngorongoro, we encountered a similar situation. We had seen everything except rhinos. Once again, I could hear Laurence talking on the radio, and the one word I kept recognizing was "Pembe... Pembe...", which of course means rhino. Eventually, he received word that two rhinos had been seen far from our location. He gave us the choice of continuing with a relaxed game drive or making a determined effort to reach the rhinos before they disappeared. We all chose to go for it. Laurence quickly and expertly navigated the rough, unpaved roads, getting us to what felt like the other side of the crater, and just before the rhinos disappeared over the horizon, we were rewarded with the incredible sight of a rhino pair strolling along!
On a safari, a great guide can make all the difference. I truly believe we saw all the Big Five and more because of Laurence's exceptional wildlife spotting skills and his determination to help us find every animal we hoped to see. If you're planning a safari and want to maximize your chances of seeing the Big Five, I highly recommend requesting Laurence. His dedication, enthusiasm, and persistence made this a true bucket list experience!
The perfect Tanzanian safari experience!
We had an amazing 5-day / 4-night safari with Makini Safari and couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
We saw an incredible number of animals, and every game drive was unforgettable. Our guide, Bayona, was knowledgeable, attentive, and great company throughout the trip. He made sure we had the best possible experience and taught us so much about the wildlife.
We spent two nights in lodges and two nights camping at public campsites. The tents were new, clean, and comfortable, and one morning we even had zebras wandering through the campsite – such a special experience!
We highly recommend Makini Safari to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania!
Email Harrison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Especially our Tour Guide Gifty
We did the 4 day camping safari and it was amazing. Our guide Gifty was very friendly, knowledgeable and took the extra effort to ensure we saw everything we could at the best angle. He was also great to have a laugh with! The tour itself was also great, the tents were comfy and sturdy and the food was delicious and in large quantities. Would definitely recommend if you are looking to see abundance of herd animals as well have the many big cats. We ended up seeing close to 30 lions and 3 leopards and even had a cheetah jump on top of our car.
The Safari of a Lifetime - Exceptional Service from Start to Finish
Our experience with Go Makini Tanzania
Expedition has been absolutely incredible from beginning to end. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and the level of service exceeded our expectations.
From the very first inquiry, Nancy was outstanding. Her communication was prompt, professional, and informative. She answered all of our questions, provided detailed information about the itinerary, and helped us feel confident and excited about our trip long before we arrived in Tanzania. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the entire planning and booking process stress-free and enjoyable.
Our guide, Rashed Kihiyo, was simply amazing. His knowledge of the wildlife, parks, and local culture was impressive, and his passion for his work was evident every day. He worked hard to ensure we had the best possible game drives and wildlife sightings.
Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we were able to see an incredible variety of animals and enjoy experiences we will never forget. Rashed takes genuine pride in his work, and it shows. We will absolutely be recommending him to our family and friends.
We would also like to recognize our chet, Denis, who did a fantastic job throughout the safari. Every meal was delicious, fresh, and prepared with care. We were genuinely impressed by the quality and variety of the food, especially considering we were traveling through the national parks. Denis played a huge role in making our safari experience even more enjoyable.
The entire Go Makini Tanzania Expedition team made us feel welcomed, safe, and well cared for throughout our journey. Everything was organized professionally, the service was excellent, and the overall experience exceeded anything we could have imagined. The combination of outstanding communication, exceptional guiding, delicious food, and excellent value for money made this one of the best vacations we have ever taken.
We highly recommend Go Makini Tanzania Expedition to anyone planning a safari in
Tanzania. Thank you to Nancy, Rashed, Denis, and the entire team for creating memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to return one day and experience another adventure with you all. ❤️
The Safari of a Lifetime – Exceptional Service, Great Value, and Unforgettable Memories
Our experience with Go Makini Tanzania Expedition was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Every aspect of our safari exceeded our expectations, and we truly feel that we received incredible value for the price we paid. The cost was very reasonable considering the exceptional service, knowledgeable guide, delicious meals, comfortable accommodations, and unforgettable wildlife experiences we received throughout our trip.
From the very beginning, Nancy provided excellent communication and customer service. She was always quick to respond, answered all of our questions thoroughly, and provided detailed information about our itinerary and what to expect. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the entire planning and booking process stress-free and enjoyable.
Our guide, Rashed Kihiyo, was simply amazing. His knowledge of the wildlife, parks, and local culture was impressive, and his passion for his work was evident every day. He worked hard to ensure we had the best possible game drives and wildlife sightings. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we were able to see an incredible variety of animals and enjoy experiences we will never forget. Rashed takes genuine pride in his work, and it shows. We will absolutely be recommending him to our family and friends.
We would also like to recognize our chef, Denis, who did a fantastic job throughout the safari. Every meal was delicious, fresh, and prepared with care. We were genuinely impressed by the quality and variety of the food, especially considering we were traveling through the national parks. Denis played a huge role in making our safari experience even more enjoyable.
The entire Go Makini Tanzania Expedition team made us feel welcomed, safe, and well cared for throughout our journey. Everything was organized professionally, the service was excellent, and the overall experience exceeded anything we could have imagined. The combination of outstanding communication, exceptional guiding, delicious food, and excellent value for money made this one of the best vacations we have ever taken.
We highly recommend Go Makini Tanzania Expedition to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. Thank you to Nancy, Rashed, Denis, and the entire team for creating memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to return one day and experience another adventure with you all. ❤️
MT
Email Tyron | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional/efficient/helpful
We went on a 7-day safari with Makini, and everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our WhatsApp contact, Nancy, was extremely helpful, responsive, and always quick to communicate, which made planning and coordination smooth and stress-free.
Our safari driver, Elisha, was outstanding and truly made the experience unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of his way to ensure we saw as much wildlife as possible, including incredible sightings across the Serengeti and beyond. His dedication and expertise made every game drive exciting and rewarding.
Overall, it was an amazing experience that exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend Makini, Nancy, and especially Elisha to anyone planning a safari.
Email Jordan Gray | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure of a Lifetime 🦒🐘🐆
A truly amazing 3 days to kick off our Honeymoon with Makini. We were greeted at our hotel in Arusha with the team. Spoiled with gifts & given information regarding the agenda over the next few days.
The booking process was very simple, I reached out to Makini by WhatsApp/Email & they personalised the quote to everything we wanted.
We done 2 days in the Serengeti. We landed at 10:45 at Seronera Airstrip & we were greeted by our guide Adrian. We then waited for our bags whilst Adrian sorted the permit.
We then set off, straight on safari & it did not take long before we came across 2 of the big 5 🦁🐆 . I expected to see animals on this safari, however I was blown away with just how close you actually get. As you can see from the photos.
Adrian across the 3 days has been brilliant, a very friendly man who is always keen to give you the experience you want from the safari. On the 2nd day, Adrian recommended going to see one of the Masai Villages, which was a great couple of hours, experiencing another culture. Joining the Masai in their local dance & playing some football ⚽️.
The last day we done a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Here we got to see 3 of the big 5 🐘 🦬 🦏.
We stayed at the Land of Nature Camp & Farm of Dreams Lodge. Both of these stays were spectacular, service was always on point & the dinner & breakfast was great quality.
The lunch during the safari was very nice, usually a serving of vegetables, spaghetti/rice, meat & salad.
It’s hard to sum up into words, the whole 3 days other than it has been an adventure of a lifetime. I throughly recommend coming to Tanzania & would say we had the best time thanks to Makini.
Now we’re off to Zanzibar 🏝️🍸
Thank You Adrian & Makini ❤️
Email Bilal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ilham is an attentive, professional, and thoughtful tour planner who tailors experiences perfectly t
I had the pleasure of working with Ilham while planning my safari trip. Although we weren’t able to go ahead due to unforeseen circumstances, I was incredibly impressed with how she tailored the package to fit my budget while making it as lavish as possible. She thoughtfully planned around our landing times, allowing gaps to rest so we wouldn’t get fatigued during the trip. Ilham is attentive, professional, and truly deserves recognition.
Unlike other operators, she isn’t pushy—she genuinely cares about creating the best experience. When we book our tickets for 2027, we will definitely be in touch and only going with Ilham.
CH
Email Sebastian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good and affordable tour with excellent guides.
I went on a 10-day tour and it was fantastic. It was a tour for all ages. Five days were spent on safari and the other five days doing other activities. The safari guide, Luca, saw every animal, no matter how small or large, whether they were hidden or even while driving. The activities guide, Immanuel, was also great and very funny. The entire program was very flexible and could be discussed and adapted with the organizers.
JP
Email Nimomo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience
It was a reasonable,and the driver have many plans,so you will be definitely a great experience.