DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour in all respects
We had a great experience on our four day Masai Mara tour with Lenchada. The Organisation and accommodation was great and our guide Joshua made the Trip extra memorable.
I’d recommend spending a little more on the 4x4 instead of a minibus tour to be a bit more mobile in the park and have more space in the vehicle.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I would definitely come again!
Very professional and reliable service. Fair prices, great value, professional, polite, and knowledgeable drivers. Wonderful experience and totally recommending!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A jovial knowledgeable and patience person. So accommodative.
Our booking was smooth with up-to-date info and quick response for any questions or clarifications we needed prior. On departure day we were late but he was patient enough to wait for us.
The debrief was perfect that makes you eager to reach the park as he talks.
We had stopovers at our convenience despite the already announced schedules.
We got more than we expected for a one day trip. This was the peak to me and reason why I recommend Into Adventures to anyone out there looking for value for your money and time.
In fact, you receive more than you paid for.
The bond in one day was amazing, we felt like one family.
It was more than just a trip but an opportunity to learn, bond and making new friends.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We did a 5 day camping safari to tarangire, ngorongoro crater and the serengeti. Our guide Omari took very good care of us, he saw so many animals we had not yet seen! We even saw the rhino in ngorongoro! Isack is a good chef and prepared nice food for us. 5 days was too short, we will definitely come back. Thank you Sunset Adventure Safari!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond our expectations and big thanks to our guide Naftal
My wife and I did a 6 day safari organized through Lappet Faced Safari and we still talk about how wonderful it was, 5 months on. The choice of accommodation and standard of food throughout was excellent but it was thanks to our guide Nafatal who made our experience so much more. Naftal is an impeccable driver with a fun sense of humour but he always seemed to go that extra mile for us. On one occasion whilst driving, we heard the trumpeting of elephants from behind the thick wall of jungle in the distance. Two other vehicles from another company in front of us sped on in the hope of seeing them but Naftal had a different idea, turned the vehicle around and waited. Sure enough, a huge number of elephants came running past (from a safe distance) and we were able to drive along side of them. When most other drivers would take their groups to a busy picnic spot with other tour groups, Naftal would find a peaceful spot just for ourselves and on one occasion we were surrounded by zebras whilst... Read more eating our packed lunch. With his knowledge, we now have some wonderful photos of the big 5 and so much more to keep as memories and we still keep in touch via social media.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant!
Dealing with all the hassle added by Covid to a border crossing was done so well we barely noticed there was hassle. The excursion itself was a great experience. It was only a shame we had to leave to get back across the border before it closed for the night.
I would recommend highly the Boma drum and dance, but, if you can, book to stay nearby overnight, so you don’t have to rush away
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
Special mention for all the helpful, considerate and professional staff. A stay that we will gladly support.
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DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable, Delightful experience. Don't hesitate!
I cannot recommend Gosheni Safaris enough! Right from the start, Pendo was extremely helpful, patient, and willing to go above and beyond. She was always available to cater to our requests, swift in her responses, and in the end created a package that was affordable and perfectly customised to our needs.
And then there was Laban - our tour guide. One of the best and most gentle souls we met during our trip to Tanzania. His positive attitude, superior knowledge, and experience left us in awe - with a much deeper understanding of the local culture, flora, and fauna. Laban was extremely accommodating, a great navigator, and an extremely enjoyable safari companion.
Thank you, Gosheni Safaris, and Peter - you surely have built an amazing team and left us with an experience we will cherish for the rest of our lives. If you're reading this review, don't hesitate - every penny will be well spent and worth it with the Gosheni team.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Don’t even look at another company!
I wish I could give this company 1,000 stars! Not only do I feel like I stepped into a National Geographic documentary, I feel like I stepped back into a classroom. Gilbert, our guide, was so knowledgeable. I learned so much!! He would point out things we didn’t even see and it made the experience so much better to get a holistic view of the nature and animals here. We did an 8 day mid-range safari and went to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, lake manyara and the Serengeti. If you can do it during the Great Migration I highly suggest it! Watching the wildebeest cross the river was amazing. Gilbert knew exactly what to do - he knew which wildebeest to watch that were going to cross but also used the radio to see what else everyone was seeing. Because of that we saw 3 crossings!
We saw so many things because Gilbert was on top of it. He was like - hey, there’s a lion up here so let’s go!! He helped us prioritize what we were seeing and because of that we saw some rare sights (like a... Read more lioness stalk a wildebeest and pounce)! He was also very respectful of the animals and nature. I did feel like some other companies would get too close to the animals or keep the car running but you can tell Gilbert really enjoys his job because not once did I feel like we were interfering or bothering the animals. We let them be and just watched them in their natural habitat.
This company also took care of little things you don’t think of like: always telling you when a bathroom is coming up, phone chargers in the car, lots of water, where ATMs are, etc. From the time we arrived at the airport we didn’t have to do anything. Gilbert met us and took care of us the entire way. It made things SO much easier to just sit back and enjoy.
The accommodations chosen by Lion King were amazing as well! The bush camps had robes and flip flip sandals for the shower - the food was delicious, the people and service were amazing. Also some of the places do laundry if you want to pack light (which I highly suggest). Plan on getting dusty!
You need good binoculars! They have some but it’s not ideal to share so bring your own. also a good camera with a telephoto lens if you want photos! You can rent one for a couple hundred dollars. Take probiotics before you leave :) There is WiFi at all the camps and lodges but mostly in the main area - not the rooms. However we had decent service most of the time. I had LTE in the middle of the Serengeti!
If you book with Lion King I promise you will not regret it!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Experience
We just returned from our trip to see the northern circuit and wildebeest migration at the end of August. During the planning period the owner Alex was very helpful in putting together the trip based on our proposed itinerary and was responsive in adjusting as needed. We were very impressed with how quick he responded to any questions, even when it was late at night in Tanzania. We appreciated that he coordinated all airport transfers, including from the airport to our hotel in Arusha and to and from the airport in our Zanzibar extension-something that many other tour operators were not willing to do. Later during our safari he was always available by phone to assist with anything that came up.
By far the best part of our experience was our guide Allen who was incredible. He is very knowledgeable about wildlife, birds, and culture. He amazed us with his ability to spot animals, and on several occasions we were the first at some interesting sighting. We asked how he found one leopard... Read more and he said it was by the smell-unbelievable. He frequently suggested places to stop for pictures and knew how to position the vehicle perfectly for the best lighting. He is also a skilled driver, getting us through some hairy spots where another car got stuck. In the north Allen was attentive to the radio and communicated with other drivers to quickly get us in the right spots to see the river crossings. At one point we passed by other cars still waiting at one spot unaware that a crossing was going on a little ways away. Due to Allen’s efforts we saw 4 river crossings in 2 days!
Overall we had a great experience and would highly recommend Mama Savana.