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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great-from 1st planning to last tour day! Benjamin is a friend now, good pricing, superb adventure!
What a safari! We were looking for a 7 to 10 days tour with some extra time in Tarangire and a visit to lake Natron, which was not available in any of the listed programs, so Gasper worked something out for us that included three extra days (private extra days, that is) attached to a seven days program and still suited our budget. After extensive Mail conversation with numerous amendments the program seemed perfect for us, and we confirmed our booking.
Best thing we could have done! Booking something comparable through a local Austrian (or German, for that matter) agent we'd probably have had to face about 50% higher cost.
And then came Benjamin, our driver and guide for the private starting bit of the Safari. We enjoyed those days so much that, after learning that Benjamin would be available we asked Gasper for an upgrade to private for the entire safari. The offer we received was extremely fair, and with such a nice guide we didn't think twice about accepting. And, boy, that was more than just worth every extra penny!
We had so many adventures during those 10 days we cannot even list a fraction of them. We saw lions walking up trees, we saw four(!) Leopards on different occasions, we were close enough to touch elephants and lions, Rhinos in the Crater, where they are NOT dehorned as they are elsewhere, and yes, we got stuck in the mud at Lake Natron (because Benjamin wanted to get us closer to the flamingoes without having to walk too far in the boiling heat there - we are both in our seventies). But that was solved soon and just added to the feeling of friendship.
After the ten days Benjamin was a friend rather than an just excellent and friendly guide and driver, and we are sure he shares many of the fantastic memories we took with us along with loads of superb photos and videos.
Gasper, Benjamin, feel free to use our pics and vids on your website - as we had discussed before we went on to the next stages of our two month trip to Africa. Keep up the superb work and take care of yourselves,
Traudl and Jochen
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience with Edward from Gosheni
We are thrilled to have chosen Gosheni Safaris and spent three wonderful days with our guide Edward. Edward has 16 years of guiding experience, so he can always spot all kinds of magnificent wildlife earlier than other guides. We saw nearly every animal species in just two days, including a very rare leopard.
He has profound knowledge of animal species and their habits, and he can even tell us the animals' names in Chinese. Moreover, he is extremely considerate, always perceptive to our needs and taking great care of us. To our delightful surprise, he has excellent taste in music, which made our whole trip more enjoyable.
In short, every arrangement was totally satisfactory. Thank you again for all your efforts, Edward!
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide, resourceful for last minute changes and flexible to on site requests.
Tour guide Hoby is one of the best guides I’ve ever met. He speaks fluent English, is extremely knowledgeable about Madagascar’s flora and fauna, and most of the food he recommended was excellent.
A few days before our trip, we received news of a flight delay that could have caused us to miss our connecting flight. The tour manager was quick and flexible, helping us replan the trip and adjust most of our bookings within a day to fit the new schedule. This was incredibly helpful.
P.S. Don’t trust Madagascar Airlines’ timing. If you have a connecting flight, it’s safer to schedule it for the following day.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and made the trip comfortable.
The trip was very relaxing and enjoyable. The lakes were beautiful and it was a nice break from the city. Everything was well organized and smooth.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A caring, responsive, and highly professional tour operator
Amazing safari experience! We traveled to Kruger and Sabi Sands, staying at Mdluli and Umkumbe, and everything was absolutely fantastic.
A very special thank you to Rishen, who organized everything perfectly from start to finish. He was always kind, responsive, and patient, answering every question we had and making sure we could stay at the lodges we liked. He also gave us thoughtful recommendations that helped us choose the best options for our trip.
Everything ran smoothly: everyone was on time, the lodges were wonderful, and every detail was taken care of. The safari itself was truly magical and unforgettable, a dream come true that will stay with us forever.
We felt very well looked after throughout the entire experience, and we are so grateful to Rishen for his care, professionalism, and attention to detail. Highly recommended!
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Peaceful 8 day luxurious honeymoon experience.
Our 8 day honeymoon safari in Tanzania with Agama Tours and Safaris.
The Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater were more than we could have hoped for, and the Lake Manyara gave us peaceful time with colourful birds. From the moment we arrived we felt that we were being taken care of by the Agama team. Each of the luxurious lodges was tastefully decorated yet comfortable, very private and secure. The local cuisine was delicious.
Our guide Francis was amazing and very knowledgeable. He made sure we saw great views and explained everything in a way that kept us all interested. Daily game drives were the very exciting and thrilling. It was truly a peaceful time to be in nature and spend time with my wife. We were truly captivated by the Tanzanian's natural beauty.
All in all it was a very memorable trip and will be a happy chapter in our new lives.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
In 40 years of travel best tour operator we’ve seen
Tour to Cape Town area, Kruger NP, and Victoria Falls. The notch service and accommodations throughout were provided with a personal touch that makes Thiam Travels the best we have seen in 40 years of travel
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I can’t believe everything is excellent in each day.
I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to Edward, the driver from Gosheni Safaris.
He made my trip to Tanzania incredibly romantic and full of wonderful surprises.
CN
Everything was perfect, and the arrangements were very thoughtful.
I felt this local tour company was excellent; everything was arranged very well. I would definitely choose them again next time I go! They asked us how we were doing every day, and the hotels they arranged were also very good.
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BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the best experiences of our lifes!
Our safari in Kenya was organized by James from Twinkle Stars. It was fantastically organized from start to finish. Everything went perfectly: the lodges were beautiful, the guide was a real Maasai and very professional and friendly. These game drives were unforgettable. Thanks to the excellent planning, we were able to see an incredible amount of wildlife. Thank you!
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