During our planning, I researched at least 30 different safari companies in Tanzania and narrowed it down to 10, finally settling on Gilmag Safaris. They gave us a lot of… read more suggestions regarding the tour and they were always prompt and responsive, thanks to Mary.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with our Guide, Nickson. Our trip included visits to Tarangire, Ngorangoro and Serengeti, followed by a relaxing week in Zanzibar. Our accommodations were just out of this world. I have no words to describe how perfect everything was during our safari. The plan was just flawless and everything on point.

Thank you Gilmag Safaris for the incredible trip. We hope to come back again.

  We had a truly outstanding trip with Gilmag Safaris. Every aspect was absolutely fantastic, from ease of arrangement with the company to the incredible knowledgeable staff.

We… read more had a 10 days safari. This was our first safari experience in Africa, and it in deed exceeded our expectations. The best part of our safari was that we had the most knowledgeable guide, Gilbert. He had amazing knowledge of wildlife, and knew habits of the animals. We were here for photography and he knew all the best places to go. This made our work extremely easy.

Our safari jeep was in good condition and looked well maintained. All accommodations booked were excellent with Melia Serengeti as the highlight. We highly and unreservedly recommend Gilmag Safaris to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania. This is a topnotch travel outfitter.

  We just completed our safari in Tanzania. We were a family of 2 with children aged 2, 5 and 7. We enjoyed the trip with excellent quality and reasonable price.… read more We were very satisfied with the Jeep, the food, the accommodation and everything. Our guide Nickson was brilliant in all aspects we could have asked. To begin with, he was very knowledgeable. He was nice, kind and knew how to approach all of us, and each of us, including kids. Thanks to him, and his experience. We had the chance to see not only the animals, but also some rare and special scenes such as a Zebra giving birth. All the administrative part went perfectly well; the communication, response, efficiency and flexibility. We warmheartedly recommend Gilmag Safaris to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania.

  We had a perfect safari with Gilmag Safaris, staying at the beautiful Serena hotels.

This trip was meant to have happened in 2020 but we had to postpone it… read more due to Covi-19. Mary did an excellent job in rescheduling our trip at no extra cost. The safari itself was amazing with Haji as our guide. We saw lots of animals, in fact all wildlife creatures that one can ever imagine of. Serena hotels provided the best accommodation and food. Everything was beyond our expectations.

At the end of our trip, we did Covid-19 test in Karatu and received our results right on time before departure.

We highly recommend Gilmag Safaris to anyone wishing to travel to Africa. We will definitely come back. Asante Sana!!!

  Gilmag personalized a 4 day safari for me and my friends, and they made sure we saw as much as possible in that time frame! We were able to… read more visit Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire. Mary also went above and beyond in helping us schedule a COVID test that has to be done in the middle of safari due to USA requirements at the time for returning home. Gilbert was an excellent guide, and we had the best time seeing so many amazing animals! Cheetah, lion, buffalo, wildebeest, warthog, zebra, impala, gazelle, elephant, rhino, hippo, giraffe, hyenas, dikdik, just to name a few! The cheetahs were my favorite, they were such pretty, curious animals! The seemingly endless amount of zebra and wildebeest on the “endless plains” was a sight I’ll never forget. Too many great things to say. Gilmag was perfect. Oh and the accommodations were way beyond expectation. Felt like resort stays with incredible hospitality too. Spoiled by Gilmag and the Tanzanians, my friends and I had the safari of a lifetime!

  So thankfull to the crew of Gilmag Safaris for the experience in Tanzania. Everything was planned perfectly and services were so good. The guide was able to take us for… read more shoot pictures unbelievable.
I’d for sure recommend Gilmag Safaris as Tour Operator in Tanzania!
Thanks again, Maurizio and family

  My friends and I were in East Africa doing filming. The Tanzanian part of the trip was organized by Gilmag Safaris. It was wonderful working with Gilbert and Mary.… read more We had the best photo shooting session.

The price was very affordable and the choice of accommodation was commendable. Four Seasons Serengeti was the highlight. We are definitely coming back in March to explore more. Thank you Gilmag Safaris for delivering our dream trip.

  We had the best experience traveling with this wonderful safari outfitter. The service provided was beyond our expectations. The cost was affordable. We were hesitant about our trip especially during… read more this covid-19 period but Gilmag gave us a reason to travel. They were truly amazing from beginning to finish.

The safari jeep looked spotless and well maintained. Our guide, Gilbert was outstanding. He knew all the parks and oriented us in advance what to expect. We loved everything about Gilmag including their choice of accommodations. We will definitely come back. We highly recommend this company.

  We had an amazing adventure. Gilmag Safaris were very flexible with our itinerary. We made several amendments to fit in with our flight which kept changing due to… read more Covid-19 outbreak. We are glad Gilmag Safaris made the process bearable. Throughout the process, our questions and concerns were answered on time and promptly.

The safari itself was a success and exceeded our expectations. Hotels and camps were of excellent quality. With less people in the parks, it was such a privilege to explore the parks during lockdown. Nickson, our guide was so outstanding throughout the entire trip. He kept the safari completely clean and spotless. He was always attentive and friendly. We saw uncountable animals.

Thank you Gilmag Safaris for the wonderful service. We will definitely come back.

  Wanted to say big thank you to the Gilmag agency for the organization of a beautiful safari and very qualified skilled and experienced guide Junior! We enjoyed Tarangiri, Ngorongoro and… read more Serengeti parks. Junior has more than 15 years of experience and showed us a lot of animals, helped to make them move sometimes and told us a lot of interesting and special things about animals. Thank you! We will come back

  My experience with Gilmag safaris was unparalleled by any other company. I have travelled to many destinations, and used many tour operators over the last ten years, and have… read more never been met and catered to in the way that I have with this tour company. The professionalism that i encountered was far beyond most companies, and Mary’s personal touch to ensure that all of my flight connections, accomodation, and airport transfers confirmed that I was dealing with the best tour operator in Tanzania. In the future I will only use Gilmag Safaris, for the adventures I crave!

  Memorable trip. Great tour operator and safari people. Wonderful experience. I can suggest Gilmag Safari for an unforgettable time.

  The thought of ‘what if’ shouldn’t cross your mind when dealing with Gilmag Safaris.They deliver as promised,great services ,great people and, worth recommending to all planning a safari.Keep up .… read more

  Gilmag safaris definitely gave me a memorable trip that provided me with a chance to unwind as the tour guides ensured that my needs were adequately catered for plus they… read more were quite knowledgeable in their line of specialty.
I like the fact that they were prompt in responding to any queries that were raised and their staff are really friendly.
I’d highly recommend the agency anytime

  Gilmag safaris is the best agent i have used so.very honest,friendly and on time.I encourage everyone to try them.it was fun

  They are great safari people. I organised a safari for our family friends and they never disapointed. i highly recommend them for safaris in Kenya and Tanzania.

Thanks you… read more Gilmag

  The best travel agency so far. They made sure everyone in my family were taken care of. The best rates in East Africa. I will definitely use them again.

  The experience To go on Safari to Serengeti was nothing short of amazing .The driver and other staff were very professional, the eager to work and always had a smile… read more on their face.These type of people deserve 11 out of 10 ratings but that’s not an option here. Food availability was great in the resort but overall experience was fantastic.

  Mary Maguke Francoise, safari owner, is an excellent Hostess and respected guide in Tanzania, Your trip will be well organized. Mary has been in the travel tourist business for… read more many years and very knowledgeable of the bush. I have known Mary for 9 years and highly recommend her company.

  I’ve known Mary Maguke Francoise since 2011 when I stayed at luxury hotel in Arusha, Tanzania where she worked at the time in a professional capacity. Mary is very smart… read more and very professional, but she’s also very friendly and cares about her guests. A few years ago she decided to leave the confines of the hotel and head out into the bush. Mary is very knowledgeable of the great outdoors having experienced the land and the wildlife first hand. You’ll be in good hands when you safari with Gilmag Safari because you’ll be in Mary’s hands.