"Benson Safaris: Thrilling Adventures Await!"
Benson Safaris Tanzania
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & IGS
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $4,292 to $20,603 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Brent | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable, Authentic Tanzanian Safari Experience Tailored to Perfection with Local Expertise.
I recently returned from an unforgettable safari with Benson Safaris Tanzania, and I cannot praise them enough! Their local presence as a Tanzania-based company truly sets them apart, offering unparalleled insight into the region’s culture, landscapes, and wildlife. As a solo traveler, I was impressed by their attentiveness—they carefully listened to my preferences and crafted a perfect itinerary tailored just for me. My journey included the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater.
My guide, Zablon, was exceptional in every way. His remarkable skill in spotting wildlife ensured I saw the Big Five and countless other species, exceeding all my expectations. As a local from Arusha, he shared the rich culture of the area, an experience I will always treasure. His knowledge of the best spots for landscape and wildlife photography was invaluable, making the trip even more special as a hobbyist photographer.
Benson Safaris Tanzania’s meticulous planning was flawless. From luxurious tented lodges with incredible food and breathtaking views to unforgettable experiences like a walking safari, night safari drive, and a hot air balloon ride, every detail was handled with care.
One of the most memorable moments was meeting Benson, the company’s owner. His passion for Tanzania and commitment to creating exceptional experiences for his guests were inspiring. Hearing his story was a privilege and a testament to the heart behind the company.
This safari was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and I wholeheartedly recommend Benson Safaris Tanzania to anyone seeking an authentic, personalized, and truly unforgettable experience in Tanzania!
CA
Email Luba | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and caring organization. Benson is all you need.
My husband and I just returned from our safari with Benson Safari, which took place from September 26 to October 7th. From the beginning of my trip planning, which started a year before, Benson and his team made sure that our visit to Tanzania would be unforgettable, and it was. Over the year, I made several changes and asked many questions, and he never made me feel that I was asking too many questions. Benson was always ready for a WhatsApp call when communication through email didn’t seem enough. Ultimately, our trip was beyond my expectations.
We booked an 11-day safari and stayed two nights at each location. We started at Tarangire, then to Ngorongoro, Mara River, Central Serengeti, and ended at Lake Manyara to unwind. Our driver and guide, Liberatus, was the face of Benson Safari and was terrific. He is gentle, patient, and always willing to go the extra distance, literally, for the best sightings. I don’t know how he does it, but we were often the first vehicle at the scene, witnessing nature's drama unfold. Liberatus knew how to position the jeep so that a cheetah jumped onto the hood of our jeep; we watched vultures and storks attack a recently killed zebra, again the first to arrive at this sight. We saw the river crossings and had an excellent view. Over and above the big 5, we love sighting birds. Liberatus was excellent in pointing out the wide variety of beautiful and colourful birds during our safari and gave us the time to take fantastic pictures. Pole Pole was how we travelled, and it paid off. After spending 11 nights with him, he was a part of our family. And we miss him.
Don’t hesitate to sign up for this epic adventure with Benson Safari. Benson and his team will do everything to ensure you will be well taken care of through your safari. They are quick to reply to your questions, patient, and professional. The travel, from airport pickup to safari to dropoff, was seamless, and the accommodations exceeded our expectations. Asante Sana, Benson, for making this once-in-a-lifetime adventure the most brilliant we’ve had. And thank you for the delicious coffee! Reflecting on our journey, we are filled with a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, knowing we've experienced something truly remarkable.
I only wish we could do this again. It’s like being in a real-life Jurassic Park, with breathtaking and awe-inspiring moments at every turn.
IT
Email Alberto | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable
Benson absolute guarantee. Professional and courteous and always available. Highly recommended
Email Navendu | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely amazing Safari operators. Down-to-earth and knowledgeable on our Safari requirements.
We took a gamble with Benson Safari for organising our tour, we were hoping to see a lot of animals and also the great wildebeest migration. On that note they absolutely nailed it.
Our driver/Guide Zablon showed us some amazing places in Serengeti to spot the animals and had a good knowledge of their behaviour and characteristics.
The tented camps we stayed in were just full of excitement with animals roaring and passing by at night.
We also went to Gombe National Park to see some chimpanzees through Benson Safari.
Here we tracked a lot of chimpanzees and was a breathtaking experience.
We highly recommend Benson Safari for all your safari adventures in jungles of east Africa.
Email Alberto Attar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Operator - Fantastic Driver-Guide
We found Benson Safari very reliable. Communication with Peris was fast and efficient. She easily accommodated the needs for our trip.
Everything went perfect in our week long Safari, from finding our driver guide Zablon at Kili airport to drop off a week later at Kokatende airstrip.
Our itinerary was Tarangire, Ngorogoro, central serengeti and north serengeti.
Benson set us up in lovely lodges, with special mention to Kubu Kubu in Central Serengeti. The view is incredible, and the rooms luxurious. Serena Manyara was in a good location but a bit outdated. Mara under canvas is the definition of Glamping. Beautiful grounds and very comfortable tents, with hot bucket shower! Service was impeccable everywhere.
Zablon was fantastic as our driver guide. Patient, knowledgeable and always in good mood, always making sure to get the best viewing spots. We spotted the big 5 and much more. The migration crossing at the Mara river is something indescribable.
My wife celebrated her birthday during our trip, and Benson arranged for a surprise ar the Mara Under Canvas lodge. That was very special!
Hakuna matata!
SE
Email Jonna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, committed and smooth
Being Tanzania and safari first-timers, traveling with children, one may prefer to book “everything” through a tour operator established back home. Wanting to tailor make our trip, cut costs and maximize the positive local impact of our spendings we instead asked for quotes from three operators via safaribookings, one of them being Benson Safaris Tanzania.
From the very first contact, Benson Safaris have been impressively professional, committed and smooth. They made sure they understood our preferences correctly and swiftly gave us a few different budget options. They were flexible and attentive during our bit of tossing and turning before deciding. All in all, excellent communications and service before the trip! Since we’ve looked into several tour operators, we also believe Benson Safaris offer excellent value for money.
When finally in Tanzania we were met by our driver/guide as planned, who in a committed and knowledgeable way was our companion during our amazing safari. Making sure we got to see our personal favorites (everything from the lion king to the ugly five) and even the Great Migration (which isn’t necessarily on one’s doorstep). Keeping us safe and happy from the first hello to the very last goodbye!
We highly recommend Benson Safaris Tanzania to other travelers! Special thanks to Benson, Fortune & Zablon for a fantastic safari and family adventure!
DE
Email Wiebke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Benson Safaris - best experience ever!
As a family, we had a great time traveling with Benson Safaris! Even though rainseason already started, our guide was able to find wonderful places and animals to see. We were able to visit 3 NPs in 3 days. Our guide was very friendly, great with the kids and a skilled driver.
We stayed at a comfortable campsite with pool and lovely surroundings. The cook treated us with delicious food and lunchboxes during the day. Worth the money. Thumps up!
DE
Email Ines | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A unique and unforgettable event for the whole family
We (a family with two children, plus another family with two children) went on a 3-day safari. Day 1: Tarangire NP, Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater, Day 3: Lake Manyara. The organization was done in advance via email and WhatsApp. We were very well advised by Benson. All our wishes were taken into account. In Tanzania, before our safari, the last details were finalized. The safari was perfectly tailored to the needs of both the children and the adults. For example, we had a campsite where the children could run around and play after the long car journey. The experiences during the safari were more than impressive. We saw a lot of animals. Accommodation and food could not have been better.
We particularly enjoyed the first two days with the respective national parks. The 3rd day with Lake Manyara NP did not offer enough variety for the children. We saw very few animals there. In retrospect, we would prefer a 2nd day in Ngorongoro Crater instead of Lake Manyara, as in our opinion one day there is not enough.
All in all, we had a great, very impressive and unforgettable time with many great and caring people. Thank you very much for that! We would book a safari with Benson again at any time and can only recommend Benson Safari.
BR
Email Cecilia de Nielander Ribeiro | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari Ever !!!!!!
Benson Safaris Tanzania Was amazing. Our guide, Liberatus, was the best! He found so many lions, leopards, chitas hiding in the vegetation. The organization of the whole week was very good and we could show the big 5 and other animais to our grandchildren.
We had been twice in South África and never saw before chitas and leopards in the wild.
Liberatus could spot the animais far away. We had the best time.
PT
Email Julio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safary company in Africa
On this trip with BENSON SAFARI we have no doubt we where on best vehicle and the best guide. No other in Ngorongoro was better. We had one of the amazing days of our lifes. We've cried of happiness and emotion. We saw all the animals. No words can express the gratitude we have with BENSON SAFARI. Look no more. Go ahead and book it with BENSON.
