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
JP
Email Taiga ONo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari in Serengeti National Park
【Good】
- I had an incredibly valuable experience that I will never forget in my life! Thank you so much.
- Despite booking the tour the day before my trip, the quick response from the staff allowed me to make a smooth reservation.
- The tour members were all great people, which made me feel very comfortable and allowed me to fully enjoy the experience.
- I had always dreamed of setting foot in the motherland of humanity at least once in my life, and seeing the vast panoramic view of the open plains with my own eyes. It was a thrilling experience.
- The meals provided were hearty and delicious, allowing me to enjoy a satisfying dining experience.
- The hospitality of the tour company was excellent. In particular, Naomi was very considerate, speaking with me kindly, showing me around the local market, and negotiating with Tanzanians who couldn’t speak English. I was very pleased with her hospitality.
【Requests】
- I would have appreciated it if I had been informed of the tour schedule beforehand (at the quotation stage), such as what time we needed to wake up in the morning. Since we were told the schedule for the next day only on the night before, I was worried each night whether I would get enough sleep.
- On the first day, I was told that I could take a shower, but the shower only had cold water, which was too cold, so I couldn’t use it.
【To those planning to go on a safari in Serengeti National Park】
- The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so I recommend bringing warm clothing. If you tend to get cold easily, you might need a down jacket for the night.
- Always keep your valuables with you. One of the tour members had their USD stolen while they were eating lunch, leaving it in the safari car.
- There are souvenir shops along the tour, but the prices are generally high, so I wouldn’t recommend them. There are some souvenir sections inside the departure gate at Kilimanjaro Airport. If you ask the tour company, they might guide you to a local market.
- The departure procedures at Kilimanjaro Airport take a long time, and it’s not possible to line up in an orderly manner. I recommend arriving at the airport with plenty of time to spare.
- At Addis Ababa Airport (Ethiopia) during the layover, my return flight was delayed by a full day due to overbooking by the airport. I recommend planning your return schedule with extra time in mind.
ES
Email Annika and Miguel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Profesional
Professional team from the beginning of the trip to the very end. From the start, they provided us with all the necessary information. Once on safari, thanks to their chef, we dined like we were at a restaurant for every meal, and thanks to the guide, every hour of the day was an adventure. We even had the chance to see the Big Five! I can really recommend.
SE
Email Freja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing organised tour
We made an spontaneous booking the same week as the tour and got all the help we needed. We were very impressed by the organisation, easy contact and great services! We booked four day safari and enjoyed it a lot. Very thankful for the services, we arrived late at the airport and was picked up and driven to a hotel to sleep the first night before the Safari. Everything was very well organised! We hope to be able to came back one day
SE
Email Johan och Anette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect choice for a fantastic adventure and magical experience.
An amazing journey and experience from start to finish. We did a three-day safari and a fourth day with a hike to the first base of Kilimanjaro. We reached out to Makini and a few other operators as early as August and quickly decided on Makini. Naomi, who was our contact person, was very professional and answered all our odd questions within hours. She was extremely helpful with arranging accommodations, airport pickups, and more.
We highly recommend Makini, who also ensured we spotted the Big Five. Our driver was fantastic at locating all the animals, and the chef was magical at creating amazing meals out of nothing. We can’t recommend Makini enough
AT
Email Lydia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
I did a 5 day group tour with lodge and tented lodge. Everything was organized very well, communication was quick and easy. I was in contact always with one person to arrange everything. Our guide Kelvin did a great job and I saw all big five and amazing places at the national park. I highly recommend doing the tour with makini!
KR
Email Sejin Ahn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
This is a safari that you should experience at least once in your life. The food was excellent and the beds were also excellent. I highly recommend Makini.
If you are Korean and looking for a safari company, the prices here are not bad and the food is good. They don't serve lunch as a packed lunch, but as a nice Korean meal. Honestly, 3 nights and 4 days seems too long and 2 nights and 3 days seems enough.
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US
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breath taking experience!
Booked this tour without knowing a whole lot about safaris! We are so glad we went with Makini Tanzania Expedition and not another company! They were able to customize the accommodations and safari to fit our budget. We wanted to include a hot air balloon tour during our safari and Naomi made sure to fit it within our budget! Our tour guides Calvin and Dickson were fun and personable! They made us feel safe and always made sure we were having a good time!
Makini staff was extremely responsible at all hours of the day before and during the safari!
During the safari we told our guide the animals we hoped to see and he made sure it happened!
We highly suggest Makini to everyone!
US
Email Henry Finbow | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
I can honestly say it was an unforgettable experience—absolutely amazing, easily a 11/10! From the moment we arrived, everything was expertly organized. Naomi, the organizer, ensured every detail was perfect, making the whole trip smooth and stress-free.
Our guides, Dickson and Kalvin, were fantastic. They were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also passionate about the wildlife and the environment. They took us on an adventure where we saw everything we hoped for—and more! We spotted a leopard, a lion, a cheetah, and even 10 rhinos! The wildlife viewing was just extraordinary, and it felt like we were in the heart of nature.
The whole trip was incredibly well-planned, and the guides made sure we got the most out of every moment. I can’t recommend Go Makini Tanzania Expedition enough. If you’re looking for an adventure filled with breathtaking wildlife sightings, great guides, and seamless logistics, this is the trip for you. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
NL
Email Christy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was amazing!!
We had a amazing experience with Makini!! We did the 4 day safari, and we saw the big 5! The tourguides where really nice and they did everything they could to give us the best experience possible. The food was good, and the communication with the guides/office of Makini was really great. The tourguides answered our questions the best they could and they had a lot of knowledge about the animals.
NL
Email Olivier | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We really loved the safari, we were paired up with other people from another company, which made it a lot of fun. Would recommend to put lake manyara before Serengeti as it is a good build up of your week. We had warm lunch all week, while we saw others with lunchboxes, so that was a great addition to the tour