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.
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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.
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Email Sajid | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Organised reasonably well but should have given more safari time in Serengeti and ngorongoro
The tour started with Tarangire safari which is a decent experience, with some large herds of elephants and buffaloes. We did see lions and giraffes. The stay at a resort on the way to Serengeti was ok. Serengeti was wonderful and the guide made every effort to take us wherever there were interesting sightings. The camp site at Serengeti was bearable at most and we spent just one night there. We could hear hyenas and a lion roar at night, which was quite exciting. The next half day is all we got at Serengeti though we did see a lion hunting a zebra. After a quick lunch we headed back towards ngorongoro. Considering the distance we had to cover both ways, the stay at Serengeti was far too short (you require at least 3 nights and 3 days for a relaxing Serengeti safari) . We reached ngorongoro before sunset. The tents, stay and the weather were very comfortable. The next half day is all we got (again too short) at ngorongoro. The park though small still requires a full day if you wish to relax and go around at your pace. There again it was found wanting as we just completed everything hurriedly. I feel the guide stopped at too many places on the way to the parks and we spent unnecessary time at stops. The operator (Makini) who organised the tour tried to squeeze in too many things in a short span. We could easily have skipped Tarangire and added another day to Serengeti. The food was great at times and mediocre at times. The guide and chef I would say did their best but as I said we moved too often from one place to the other leaving very little time for them to do their job properly and for us to relax. In the end we did cover a lot of distance which could have been avoided giving us more time for safari.
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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
DK
Email Helle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best experience ever
Lovely safari
Best driver/guide with good understanding of the animals
Always available support from the office even when it was not according to the safari
Thanks a lot - my best recommendation
Thank you Makini. Delivered a holiday of a lifetime.
First class from the initial enquiry to the ride back to the airport I was supported all the way. Every day brought something different and magical moments. Big 5 was seen and many many more.
Truly unforgettable, thank you Makini, thank you Tanzania.
AT
Email Linda and Emanuele | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All beyond expectations
I need to give a shout out to Go Makini Tanzania Expedition! We had a blast of a Safari experience. Our outstanding guide Ombeni and our amazing cook Pastor made the best out of our 6 days experience with them. I don't need to talk about the national parks, they are stunning and a must see, but Makini made the difference. Also the staff (thanks Nancy!) were always present in the organization to make sure we had the best possible experience. I highly recommend choosing Makini for an all around great experience. Thank you for this unforgettable memory!
IT
Email Monica | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator
Excellent organisation,good value for monet, Excellent service and availability
Email Ellie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour operator and unforgettable experience!
The organisation from Makini prior to the safari was fantastic, the staff were responsive for any questions I had via what’s app very quickly, every detail was thought of and communicated to us.
Our guide Calvin was absolutely incredible and really the highlight of our trip, he was so knowledgeable and friendly and made our experience 10/10
The jeeps were comfortable, had everything you needed and very well designed.
The camps we stayed at were great, the food was amazing and staff couldn’t do many more for you if they tried. The lunches we had in the game drives were also great.
The hot air balloon experience was absolutely unforgettable and once in a lifetime.
Would 10/10 recommend this company and will definitely be suggesting to friends and family if they ever go to Tanzania safari
KR
Email Minseon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience!
I did the tour with Makini. And it was my first experience to do a safari tour so i had no idea what to do actually. And the staff Naomi which was taking care of me helped me for everything about and during the tour. You can expect how perfect my tour was. I saw a lot of animals with the guide and every chef cooked such a nice meal. You won’t regret to choose them!