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Gosheni Safaris Africa
- Offices In:
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United States
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & TATO
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,035 to $8,673 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Fantastic safari service
Our guide and driver was great friendly. Assisted us in everything. Great knowledge on animals. Made sure we saw all animals.
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Email Jenna Helmer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari with Gosheni – Absolutely Unforgettable!
We recently returned from a safari with Gosheni Safaris, and I can wholeheartedly say it was one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever taken. From the very beginning, the experience was seamless and personalized.
Our coordinator, Norah, was absolutely phenomenal. I had quite a few specific requests and questions, and she worked closely with me through countless emails to create the perfect itinerary. She was always quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and had fantastic recommendations. Thanks to her efforts, we enjoyed excellent accommodations and a well-thought-out itinerary that fit our preferences perfectly.
Our guide and driver, Calvin, truly made the safari special. He was not only highly knowledgeable about wildlife, but also so thoughtful and accommodating. For example, he brought a stool to help my mom comfortably get in and out of the vehicle—just one of many ways he went above and beyond. Calvin's driving was calm and confident, even in the most challenging terrain, and we always felt safe in his hands.
We enjoy a pole pole (slow-paced) safari experience, taking our time to observe and photograph wildlife, and Calvin respected this style completely. Our family, full of scientists, asked a lot of questions—about animals, ecosystems, plants, local culture—and he answered them all with enthusiasm, insight, and often a touch of humor. He was personable, engaging, and incredibly well-versed in everything from tribal customs to animal behavior. He was the perfect guide for us.
One of the highlights of the trip was celebrating my mom’s 65th birthday with a surprise picnic on safari. Gosheni went above and beyond to make it special—complete with a birthday cake, while watching elephants and baboons in a stunningly serene setting. It was magical.
I chose Gosheni after extensive research, in part because they are TATO-registered (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), which signaled professionalism, safety, and high standards—and they exceeded all expectations.
From tailored itineraries and exceptional staff to beautiful accommodations and unforgettable game drives, Gosheni delivers a truly attentive, top-tier safari experience. I now understand why they receive such glowing reviews, and I’m thrilled to add ours to the list.
Highly recommend!
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Email David Helmer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gosheni Safaris was top knotch!
Gosheni Safaris gave us an incredibly memorable experience. Calvin, our guide, paid attention to the little details that made a lot of difference. For example, providing extra charger when ours didn’t work or washing the windows clean for the next day safaris. He was a good communicator ensuring we knew what was on the itinerary and what to expect. We learned much from Calvin as he talked about the animals we saw and about the really cool Hadza and Masai tours. Calvin was a safe driver. It rained one afternoon and he drove through competently giving us a safe comfort in the trip. He cared about us have a fantastic experience, was safe, and was he was great.
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Email Charlene Drozd | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gosheni Safaris is a first rate tour company. Very highly recommended!
I have nothing but positive things to say about Gosheni Safaris. Norah was amazing coordinating our custom safari experience. She responded to our many questions and concerns and ensured that everything was seamless. Thank you Norah.
We were fortunate to have Gosheni’s best guide. Calvin has patience of a saint. He tolerated the hundreds of questions that we asked of him, sometimes more than once. He has a great sense of humour and a keen whit. His time management skills are superior as he must stay up cooking half the night so we could enjoy bush picnics the next day for lunch. He knows much about all the animals and made sure we had the best viewing spots.
Calvin is a great driver on washboard roads with ruts that we wouldn’t even think of driving on. We traversed through water crossings, through storms and never got lost once. He knows the roads and when to go “polepole.” He is an asset to all guide drivers as he checked on their welfare and safety or provided assistance to others. We ALWAYS felt safe.
We are fortunate to have had him as our guide. Thank you so much for everything Calvin and the rest of the team at Gosheni. You have made our trip of a lifetime our best travel experience.
Email Nan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
We just returned from an amazing trip to Tanzania with Goshoni, based in Arusha. From planning with Marlene to our incredible guide Calvin, everything was handled with care and professionalism.
Calvin was outstanding — spotting animals we never would have seen and making sure every member of our family, including our two young grandchildren, had a great experience.
Our accommodations, sightseeing, and overall care were excellent. We highly recommend Goshoni for anyone planning a safari in Tanzania!
Email George | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend Gosheni/Calvin by Babu
My wife and I have been on several safaris in Africa. And our main goal for this Safari was to provide a memorable experience for our family. And Gosheni delivered big time. Our travel guide, Calvin, gave us a excellent experience. He was patient, very knowledgeable about the animals/birds and where to find them of which we have seen over 40. This is truly been an experience of a lifetime and we highly recommend Gosheni and Calvin as a tour guide.
Email Emily | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable professionals who you can entrust your adventures with!
We decided to go with Gosheni for our honeymoon trip to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Zanzibar because from the very start, their communication and itinerary were clear, thorough, and a good value for all they offered. Being able to work with one vendor to arrange everything was a real advantage. Gosheni arranged our regional flights, hotels, meals, ground transportation and tours, and were responsive to feedback and our priorities. They even helped communicate our dietary needs to each hotel (celiac/gluten-free).
The accommodations Herman & Team Gosheni arranged were all terrific (Kibo Palace, Enkirari, Naserian, Acacia Farm Lodge, Seyyida, and the Z hotel).
The food was tasty everywhere we went. We usually went for veggie omelettes and coffee at breakfast, and delicious soups + stewed meats (or fish in Zanzibar!) + rice + cooked veg at lunch and dinner.
We arrived with open minds and no expectations for our wildlife safari, and happened to catch the tail end of the wildebeest & zebra migration season. The scale of that was breathtaking in a way we couldn’t have imagined - a herd even crossed in front of our sundowner picnic one evening! We got to see lion cubs playing at dusk; grown lions in trees, having a meal and even mating. Elephants, giraffes, hippos, impalas, baboons, cheetahs, flamingos, dik-diks & “Tommies”…even a distant leopard & some rhinos! But the real star of our safari was our guide, Inno. Inno is an incredible driver whom we could thoroughly trust (thank goodness!! Some of the roads are very rough and narrow with steep dropoffs!!). He is also a kind, calming presence with unbelievably sharp eyes for spotting (sometimes at super long distances!) and a passion for conservation.
Our guides in Zanzibar brought a new energy to the last leg of our trip - Alley is a real character, and his brother Omari who drove us is super sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Stone Town, relaxing days on the beach in Nungwi, and very memorable sunset dhow cruise. I brought a book but honestly never cracked it open - it was just too fun and interesting to take in everything happening all around us.
It was the trip of a lifetime, and super helpful to have Herman & Team Gosheni looking after us throughout. Highly recommend.
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Email Julia Apanasowicz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience with Rodrick!
My husband and I had the most unforgettable experience with Gosheni Safaris and our wonderful guide, Rodrick. Prior to the trip, Norah was extremely helpful as our Gosheni contact. She was flexible and created different itineraries for us while we were trying to find flight dates. Norah always responded to our emails within 24 hours. After booking, there was another stop we wanted to make, and Norah quickly and efficiently added the stop into our existing itinerary.
We are forever grateful to our expert guide, Rodrick. Rodrick is a true gentleman. He is patient, helpful, and a real expert in his field. His knowledge of the animals is astounding, and my husband and I learned so, so much. Rodrick is a very safe and skillful driver who navigates the roads of the Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater as smoothly as possible. Rodrick understands animal behaviour very well and because of this, we were able to see some very special sights. It was obvious that Rodrick has a deep appreciation and love for his country, its people, and its animals. We are going to miss Rodrick very much!
Joseph, the translator who accompanied us to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, was a kind, smart man with a great sense of humour. He helped us have very meaningful conversations with the people there. The Gosheni Safaris drivers who drove us from the airport upon arrival and to the airport for our departure arrived for our pick-ups promptly.
The lodges and camps we stayed at through Gosheni Safaris were clean, comfortable, and beautiful. Arusha Planet Lodge, Serian Tarangire Camp, Enkirari Wilderness Camp, Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp, and Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge were awesome places to stay with very kind people working there. They were all in perfect locations either very close to or INSIDE the national parks. Very fun!
Ultimately, Tanzania is a very special place. Its animals and history are breathtaking, and its people treat you with kindness. My husband and I are still processing our trip. We are so grateful for the experience in Tanzania with Gosheni Safaris, Norah, and Rodrick. We will be back one day! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Email Russ & Deb | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari - Gosheni went above and beyond
Our Safari with Gosheni was beyond our expectations. Marline was wonderful in setting up and customizing our 9 day tour. Zadock, our guide was very knowledgeable about all of the animals and made sure we saw the big 5 plus so much more. We saw 7 cheetah, many lions and lion cubs, hyenas, a leopard and many other amazing animals and birds. Zadock seemed to always know where to look for the animals and how to find the best location for our photos. He was exceptionally good at navigating the rough roads in the parks. To top it all off we saw the Wildebeast crossing the Mara River. We feel very lucky to have had Gosheni and Zadock arrange and guide us through this trip of a lifetime. We would highly recommend Gosheni Safaris and thier awesome guide Zadock for your Safari trip.
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Email Joao | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The conditions were very comfortable however a lot of things didn't go to plan
It didn't start well when we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport at 04:00am and our Tour arrived at 07:45, when he was booked to arrive at 06:00am. He excused himself with the fact that there was an accident, but we soon understood that wasn't true, as he we was contradicting himself, and we saw no accident on the way.
The tour began and even though we saw some great animals and he made a big effort for us to see the Big 5, throughout the day there were really no explanations about anything. Everyday, he kept telling us to start around 09, and it was us pushing to start at 07 and the reason for this is that after 11 it's very tricky to see animals doing anything besides lie in the shade.
Gosheni organizes the meals with the hotels, so no sandwiches or anything like that which is great.
One topic we didn't like, Michael was constantly on his personal phone about personal issues, we know it was personal because when it wasn't he would tell us (happened once). Given that he is driving having him over 1 hour on the phone wasn't very comfortable. He has great knowledge of the park but needs to really manage this side better. He used the phone way to much for someone working.
In terms of the car, it's a comfortable Land Cruise, in our Cases the plugs they have installed didn't work, and the fridge didn't work for 2 days.