Derrick is the man, he cared about our experience and consistently worked to create a great time.
While the communication before I left for safari was a little inconsistent, from the moment I left on safari it was an incredible journey. My guide Derrick was very relatable and always had something interesting to say about the animals we were seeing. He kept things fun and made everyone in the vehicle feel comfortable. The camps were super cool to stay at, definitely more of an experience than a luxury living experience but it was well worth it. Very cool places and really made me feel like I was in Kenya. I was solo traveling but definitely felt a community at each one of the camps and in the vehicle each day. Thank you Derrick for such a great experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very professional and understands how to offer memorable and adventurous experiences.
They are professional. Communication is top-notch, and the guides they work with also do an amazing job, always considering different client paces on the trails and ensuring that we all get the best experience. Lol! They're also a very fun crew. You can talk about anything with them. I've had several moments that have left me in stitches. Haha! I also love how they motivate clients when things start getting tough, even when it's also tough on them.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Experience from Start to Finish
I originally contacted 3 companies for a safari quote and Serengeti African Tours responded immediately. They provided an itinerary to suit my timetable and budget. Inviolata became my point of contact and has answered so many questions prior to booking the safari and after booking until I arrived in Tanzania. As I had free time in Arusha before and after the safari Inviolata also arranged a day trip to the Materuni Waterfalls and an Arusha City tour. The package included airport pick up and drop off. Eli picked me up at the airport and took me to the accommodation in Arusha organised by Inviolata. Eli also drove me on both the day trips and back to the airport at the end of the trip. Eli was a careful driver and answered any questions. He even stopped on the way back to the airport to let me take pictures of Kilimanjaro! For the safari the guide was Bahayo. He picked me up on time from Arusha and looked after me and the other 5 travellers for the next 5 days. He was an amazing guide that tried very hard to locate the animals over the 5 days and allowed us ample time to view them and photograph them. We managed to see the Big Five and so much more though Bahayo’s determination and hard work. He drove everyone to different accommodation at the end of each day and always picked us up on time the following day. We also had a chef Richard who made us a delicious lunch everyday. All the accomodation selected by Inviolata was amazing and all of the food delicious. The staff at each place I stayed at were all friendly and helpful.
I thoroughly enjoyed my safari from beginning to end and would definitely recommend Serengeti African Tours. Thank you to you all for an amazing experience!
The Safari of a Lifetime - Exceptional Service from Start to Finish
Our experience with Go Makini Tanzania
Expedition has been absolutely incredible from beginning to end. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and the level of service exceeded our expectations.
From the very first inquiry, Nancy was outstanding. Her communication was prompt, professional, and informative. She answered all of our questions, provided detailed information about the itinerary, and helped us feel confident and excited about our trip long before we arrived in Tanzania. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the entire planning and booking process stress-free and enjoyable.
Our guide, Rashed Kihiyo, was simply amazing. His knowledge of the wildlife, parks, and local culture was impressive, and his passion for his work was evident every day. He worked hard to ensure we had the best possible game drives and wildlife sightings.
Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we were able to see an incredible variety of animals and enjoy experiences we will never forget. Rashed takes genuine pride in his work, and it shows. We will absolutely be recommending him to our family and friends.
We would also like to recognize our chet, Denis, who did a fantastic job throughout the safari. Every meal was delicious, fresh, and prepared with care. We were genuinely impressed by the quality and variety of the food, especially considering we were traveling through the national parks. Denis played a huge role in making our safari experience even more enjoyable.
The entire Go Makini Tanzania Expedition team made us feel welcomed, safe, and well cared for throughout our journey. Everything was organized professionally, the service was excellent, and the overall experience exceeded anything we could have imagined. The combination of outstanding communication, exceptional guiding, delicious food, and excellent value for money made this one of the best vacations we have ever taken.
We highly recommend Go Makini Tanzania Expedition to anyone planning a safari in
Tanzania. Thank you to Nancy, Rashed, Denis, and the entire team for creating memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to return one day and experience another adventure with you all. ❤️
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Tour we ever had <3
We had great experiences. The booking was easy, the guide was great and the whole team was great. We'll be back and book again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic and professional.
A proffessional and personalized experience filled with fun and love. They keep time to enable you properly enjoy your safari. I would totally recomend them.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went smoothly.
We used Extra Miles Unique Adventures for our 10 day safari and everything went as planned. Our driver/guide Eric was the best. He was a very knowledgeable guide. We did see all of the Big 5 animals. We felt safe and in good hands threwout our tour. We would use them again without hesitation.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Recommend
We can only recommend the company:
-communication prior to our trip was effective and fast
- the trek itself was great and very memorable. The whole team took good care of us. We hade 3 hot meals every day, nice variety, plus snacks in between, sufficient amount of fluids. The guides gave us a lot of advise thanks to which we acclimatised very well. They also accommodated our needs, for example change of pace, shortening the trek because of our good physical condition and mentally “pushed” us to the summit.
Thank you for the experience and wish your company all the best.
Meshack worked incredibly hard.
My mother and I did the five day safari to Amboseli and Masai Mara. Our driver Meshack was amazing, he picked us up at 7:30 on the first day and looked after us very well for the whole period from Nairobi. We chose the 4x4 jeep, and would absolutely recommend to do, for comfort and convenience.
Meshack drove like the wind and got us from A-B faster and any other car on the road. He was incredibly kind and worked so hard for us, he wanted us to see everything we could in the time. When we told him that we didn’t like being around all the other vehicles of safari, he listened and went out of his way to give us a really special day away from most other land cruisers. His knowledge of the Masai Mara was amazing, but we would recommend learning about the animals beforehand or taking guides. He loved watching the animals, which made it even more special because you could tell he loved his job and his home in the Masai Mara. He was incredibly proud to be Masai, and that made it special as well. Would recommend going to the village as well, but be wary not to be pushed into spending money on things that might not be as authentic as they say - but it’s a great experience. They were kind.
The value for money was very good, but the food probably wasn’t as good as other parts of Kenya that we have experienced. Sangura was incredible and they were very attentive and kind, Simba Oryx was ok, but probably wouldn’t choose it again.
Thank you Balu and Morris. You were brilliant and we would 100% recommend to our friends.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Funny
Excellent. Knowledgeable guide. Makes an effort to show you around.