Team in Tarangire National Park
Gecko Adventure Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TATONA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $195 to $950 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Robert & Antonina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari experience with a reliable, commited and friendly team
We had booked a 4 days Safari in Mikumi and Udzungawa Forrest with Gecko Adventure from Germany. As we did not want to travel with that much cash, we wired the money upfront. All passed very well. The communication with Rama was perfect; we were picked up as agreed from the ferry port in Dar and then taken to Mikumi in our own big Jeep by our own guide. Especially our guide, Saiid, was a real treasure. He was always friendly, reliable, very knowledgeable regarding country, flora and fauna and always good to have around. He did not tire until we had seen all animals possible during our Safari, was a good driver and a real nice guy. I cannot recommend him enough.
GR
Email Efi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gecko adventures is the most professinal safari operator
Gecko adventures is a very professional company. Their cars (open landcruiser 4x4), their guides (our guide was Said), the lodges with which they work together are all excellent. The company employees (we worked with Rama) are also very efficient and help you to take the right decision quickly and in the right way. We visited Selous and we were impressed from the landscape, the safari itsself and the mudhuts of River camp.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very reliable and punctual service.
Our guide was very well experienced he knew all about Mukumi National Park and its habitants. Our expectations were more than fulfilled.
RU
Email Maria and Pavel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
Our safari tour was amazing. First of all I should mention that we get a feedback from Gecko Adventures immediately which was very importatnt as we arranged out trip last minute.
Our manager (Rama Mo) was very helpful. We were provided with all the information and advises what to do/where to stay etc. Rufiji River Camp which Rama Mo advised to pick up was in Selous. The service was excellent. We really enjoyed.
Thank you very much.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great overall experience!
From the first email inquiry, Rama Mo answered all my questions, worked with me to get exactly what I wanted at a fair price - much more so than ANY other operator I contacted. I was a little afraid of paying everything up,front and being left in the lurch. Not to worry! Rama was waiting for me before the appointed time, introduced me to Soencer, my driver and guide and we were off! Stayed st the Mikumi Wildlife came - great place, so defaul rooms, excellent and abundant food!). Soencer took exceptional care of me, dealing with a few unexpected challenges in a professional and safe manner. I highly recommend Gecko Adventures for safari planning in Tanzania!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mikumi Wildlife Park/ Reserve and Camp- 2 nights/ 3 days
We cannot recommend Gecko Adventures enough. Especially Rama (organizer) and Saiid (Safari guide/ driver).
From the first initial email contact to the day after the safari, everything was arranged perfectly, without any delays or hick us. We were on our honeymoon and had such a great time with Saiid on our private safari.
We were picked up in Dar at our hotel at the promised time. Rama even called out from the office to say hello and to introduce us to our guide/ driver.
The car was great, a proper and clean safari jeep and we really enjoyed the 4 hours drive from Dar to Mikumi. Our guide Saiid was very welcoming and chatty and so knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend a private safari and the drive to Mikumi (as opposed to a fly in safari) as we saw so much of the Tanzanian countryside and its people. Amazing!!!
Once we arrived at Mikumi we settled in to our amazing safari hut/ house, then had lunch and went on our first safari/ game drive in the afternoon. We didn't have to drive far and saw elephants, zebras, giraffes etc, etc. The best thing about Mikumi Wildlife camp is its watering whole, which is so close to the veranda, so we could just have sat there all day watching the animals that come and go to drink etc.
Services was amazing, food was great, too.
The daily game drives were tailored to our requirements, as long or short as we wanted- this is the advantage of a private safari. We saw all the animal we came to see, even saw a lion and lioness mating...
Saiid arranged for a honeymoon surprise with the manager of Mikumi Wildlife camp. We had a bush dinner and the Masai came over to our table for a 'wedding dance and song'... amazing and what a surprise... the bottle of champagne was appreciated, too. The sky in the distance was lit up by lightening...how romantic and unforgettable...
Overall we had a great experience. On the way back to Dar Saiid stopped at a couple of markets for us as we had asked him and negotiated prices of fruit/ veg etc for us.
Definitely use Gecko!!! They can tailor any aspect and have unbeatable prices, too.
Excellent Service and wonderfull Safari
The booking was very easy and the tour operator was very flexible and open.
The tour itself (3 day tour to Selous NP) was excellent organized, the car was in a very good shape, the guide was a great driver, knew a lot about his country and the fauna and flora and was very guest minded.
All in all a perfect tour.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Selous & Ruaha
The arangements from flights, hotels and safaris were first class. We thank Rama for the booking and organization of the whole holiday. We will not hesitate to recommend Gecko Adventure Tanzania to friends and family.
Thanks for everything, and hope to see you in the future.
Urs
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gecko delivers and brings the safari wildlife in front of your eyes.
We enjoyed 4 day safari tour with Gecko very much. As agreed, the 4 days of wild adventure were more than we expected. We thank to our guide Said, who is a living enceclopedy of Africa and especially of wild life in safari. He was very professional and did go along with all our wishes. Accomodation in Selius River Camp was excellent, as well was the food and service. Gecko Adventure is definitely reliable and trustful agency which I would recommend to others.
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Email John O. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
bad food, and not enough of it
We stayed at two safari places in Selous Game Reserve, Sable Lodge and Rufiji River Lodge, selected by Gecko. Sable had OK food, but small portions that left you hungry. Rufiji River Lodge had food that was not at all pleasant or appetizing -- you just ate a bare minimum to stave off hunger. At $300/pp/day, I expected better.
Also, the train trip to Selous was not pleasant. 3rd Class or whatever it was is a real surprise for Westerners. Nothing bad happened, but it felt on edge.
Other than these, Gecko did a fine job. I wouldn't use them again, though, I don't think.