Had we known how beautiful and pristine Selous is, we could have done this trip much earlier. We got to see numerous wildlife species and landscapes in the marshes and grasslands of Selous. We were lucky to have guide Malava accompany us. He made the trip fun with his excellent commentary and outstanding skills in tracking wildlife in the park. We loved the boat ride on Rufiji where the saw animals as we glided along the river. We are happy with the entire trip as it was well planned and the accommodation was really outstanding. We got to enjoy the diversity of Selous and Tanzania in earnest. I highly recommend this tour because Selous is really different and has not been commercialized as a destination and Gecko Adventure Tours did really well in organizing and executing it.

The safari was all fun and the experience was so fulfilling. We had a wonderful guide - Hamisi with us and he was really good; excellent driving skills which came in handy as we we moved through extensive distances. The vehicle was spacious though its more designed for the off road. We went through a wide variety of habitats and also met so many wonderful people in Tanzania. In Mikumi and Rauha we had great encounters with the large game, where we saw lots of different animals like lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, hyenas and the usual savana bushland animals. The Ruaha river was an oasis where there were huge numbers of lions and the imposing baobab trees made a striking sight. Udzungwa was different as its mainly hiking in the pristine mountain forest and the main animals were monkeys and birds. All in all it was a tremendeous experience and we loved it. Rama and his team did us right!

An incredible safari. Everything about this safari was exceptional and top rate. From the timely pickup from the airport, to the marvelous Gran Melia in Arusha and the safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara with guide Otto. He was so knowledgeable and charming as a guide/driver leading us to unforgettable encouters with giraffes, elephants, zebras, monkeys, lions.......... and lots of birds all in the beautiful parks. We had lots of fun visiting the tribes of Hadzabe Bushmen and Maasai herdsmen. We also enjoyed shopping for curios and carvings at the cultural heritage. We are so happy with the overall safari experience and have already began discussions with Rama for a trip to Serengeti in December and hopefully we will have Otto as our guide.

Highly rated tour company with tons of experience and grass roots knowledge. We've just returned from an absolutely fantastic 18 day trip including beach, safaris, mountains and cultural tours. The service was excellent and we look forward to travelling with Gecko again. We've been holidaying with Rama since 2010 and have always found him honest and reliable.

The safari was awesome! The game drives with our guide Musa in Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater were really from out of this world. We enjoyed the beautiful views with Musa who was knowledgeable, courteous and genuinely concerned with our happiness and wellbeing throughout. He made sure that we were comfortable in the vehicle, drover carefully and considered suggestions before taking any decisions. The lodges were top class with excellent service, good food and nice staff. We fell in love with Ngorongoro Economy Lodge and Kati Kati Tented Camp. They were absolutely fantastic places to stay. I highly recommend this safari package and operator because it was really memorable. If you are lucky to get Musa it will be worth every penny!

I wish we had done this trip earlier because it has been totally overwhelming and splendid beyond what we had imagined it to be. Mikumi and Selous are really beautiful, pristine and away from the crowds. We got to experience the wildlife and sceneries in their natural state without much interference from man. Otto is a seasoned guide who is great company and knowledgeable about the parks. He often knew where we would find the wildlife and being the rainy season the animals have migrated further from the rivers and water points. A boat ride along River Rufiji was awesome! We loved the accommodations, especially Rufiji River Lodge was special! Kudos to Ramadhan and Otto for the wonderful time

This trip to Tanzania has been an adventure of epic proportions and we have created wonderful memories that will last for a very long time. I will start with the outstanding quality of service from the moment we land in Julius Nyerere Airport in Dar. Our pcikup was timely and we were whisked to our hotel to rejuvenate after the long flight with 2 lay overs. Our guide Otto is a special one! So experienced as a safari guide and a wonderful person to be around. We instantly took to his warm personality and so knowledgeable on a diverse range of topic from wildlife, nature, history, culture, politics and life in general. He is a great driver who comfortably maneuvered the 4x4 Landcruiser through the roads and the parks. He went over and beyond to ensure that we were safe, comfortable and enjoying the trip. Wildlife encounters with Otto were much more than seeing them, he took his time to teach us about their habits, lifespan and so much about them. Otto's knowledge of the parks made the game drives interesting and fun as we could not run out nice things see. We appreciate the excellent lodges which made the experience awesome. We were particularly wowed by the Rufiji River Camp in Selous for its postcard beauty and top class service. We would definitely get used to this royalty treat

It was good to be back to Tanzania with our old friends from Gecko Adventure Tanzania. This is our second trip with them and we are overly impressed by their excellent hospitality and attention to detail. We were lucky to reconnect with Musa who had been our guide in Selous to also take us through Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The parks were just as we like them; quiet with little traffic. Rama also helped us get amazing discounts at the top of the line lodges. The lodges are pretty fantastic and actually deserve individual reviews. We will definitely keep returning to Gecko Adventure Tanzania for their excellent handling of guests.

We spent an amazing three days in Selous with guide Otto of Gecko Adventure Tanzania. This trip was just perfect and we definitely could have wished for a longer stay if it were possible. Otto was fantastic, he knew Selous well and he took us to many lovely spots where we could enjoy the wildlife without any other traffic. We took a boating safari along the Rufiji and its definitely one of the most interesting and wonderful things that we did on this trip. We enjoyed watching the abundant wildlife from the water particularly elephants, giraffes, many water birds, hippos, antelopes and many other animals. The campsite was fun and we had a great atmosphere that excited us, particularly the story time after dinner by the open campfire under the open skies. Sleeping under canvas with wild animals roaming in the nearby was so thrilling! I strongly recommend this trip and this operator they are amazing. If you are lucky to get guide Otto on this trip, you will create memories that will last you forever!!

This was our second vacation in Tanzania with Gecko Adventure Tanzania. We were back to Gecko because of their personalized service and attention to detail. We got Basili as our guide and he did an amazing job of guiding us. He has done this tour countless times and knew all the nice spots, which only comes with experience. There were hardly any other vehicles in the parks which made it very exclusive and enhanced the experience as we could take as long as we wanted. We saw so much wildlife and amazing sights with Basili on this tour that I did not think was possible. We enjoyed staying at the lovely cozy lodges that Rama booked us in. They had excellent service and memorable places to stay in.

The overall trip to Ngorongoro and Serengeti could not have been more perfect! The game drives were action filled and we had Musa our guide taking us to all the excellent wildlife viewing spots. Musa was truly outstanding as both as a driver and guide. He kept the vehicle clean, well stocked with water and ensured that we were comfortable. There was so much to see in the 2 days that I feel we needed more time to soak up more of what Tanzania has to offer. We enjoyed staring in the tented camps as ghey offered a closer connection with nature as we felt like we were part of the bush, only that we had excellent food and fantastic rooms to rest in.

Our trip could not have been better. Rama had put everything together nicely into an amazing itinerary that took us Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Every aspect came together nicely from the timely transfers, excellent vehicle, amazing lodgings and Otto our guide was an amazing guide. He took us to the far flung corners of the parks where there few other vehicles, allowing us to enjoy the views without any commotion. We enjoyed seeing the elephants, lions, hyenas, jackals following the wildebeest in Northern Tanzania. We stayed in some amazing places like andBeyond Grumeti and Chem Chem in Manyara. They enhanced the overall safari experience and we loved is a lot.

What a romantic trip to Tanzania. Rama spoiled us silly with absolute perfection and excellence of service. We had three fantastic days with Otto exploring the massive park and then camping in the bush. Moses the assistant and cook was help was invaluable. He was responsible for the meals, and camp duty. The overall experience exceeds the 5 stars possible. It was so exciting sleeping under canvas with wildlife roaming not so far off. The constant hoove sounds as the animals went for a drink, the occasional roar and hyenas laughter was the night music. We had such an outstanding experience and it was all possible because of the great team from Gecko Adventure Tanzania.

This is truly the best holiday vacation of our lives. We are truly grateful to Rama for planning and hosting us on such a perfect trip. Everything about it was well planned with timely transfers, all the hotels and camps were booked as we expected. Thanks for the upgrade in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We really enjoyed the deluxe comfort level. Osman was amazing as a guide and driver. He took excellent care and made sure that we were comfortable. He always consulted us while and was flexible to allow us leave out or include an activity that we spontenously wanted, like the stops for curios, meeting friends over dinner at George's in Arusha on our last evening. The game drives were spectacular and we always found that Rama had made all the required arrangements to ensure that we got in the parks smoothly. Similar preparedness and attention was repeated at the lodges and every other juncture in the trip. Overall this trip was great value for money for the level of comfort and luxury through out the trip.

We had the pleasure of being hosted by Gecko Adventure Tanzania for a magical three days in Selous. We flew directly to Selous from Zanzibar and were met by Zacharia who was our guide. His extensive knowledge of the park, its animals and beautiful locations enriched the trip very much, as he knew exactly where to take us. With him there was never a dull moment, he also made great conversation as he told his stories, some so funny that we could not help laughing. We saw numerous animals, including all the big 5 if you replace seeing the rhino with hippos, lots of zebras, giraffes, huge buffalo herds, a rare sighting of wild dogs, elands and gnus. I was struck by the size of the elephant herds in Selous. There was one herd that had over a seventy elephants!! Zacharia was quite flexible took our needs seriously. Every morning he made sure that we he understood what we wanted and did not stop until we got it. His passion and dedication made our experience special.