GILMAG SAFARIS

OUR STORY

We were born here, live here and work here; we know Africa. When you purchase a Gilmag Safaris package you are dealing directly with the company providing the services, not with an agent shopping for services in Africa on your behalf. Our guides are all local, knowledgeable and indigenous to this part of Africa – we do not employ foreign guides as we believe the best people to show you our homeland has to be a Tanzanian born and bred!

PRIVATE SAFARIS | ZANZIBAR HOLIDAYS | CLIMBING & TREKKING

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LIFE IS A SAFARI , LET'S CONQUER IT TOGETHER

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OUR PRIVATE SAFARIS OFFER UNBEATABLE VALUE

Our tours are experiential, safe and well researched. With our wealth of experience and knowledge we will design you a once in a lifetime African Safari. We are hands on safari tour guides, and that makes the difference between a great or average tour experience.

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6 DAYS LUXURY ZANZIBAR BEACH HOLIDAY

Zanzibar Beach Holidays| 6 Days Safari

This tour takes you to a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar. Nothing quite shouts HOLIDAY like a stay on an exotic Island nestled amongst the Indian Ocean!

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7 DAYS WILDEBEEST MIGRATION - GRUMETI RIVER

  Wildlife Safari | 7 Days Safari

Wildebeest migration western corridor Grumeti river crossing itinerary is designed to include both the Seronera area (central Serengeti national park) and western ..

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7 DAYS WILDEBEEST (GNU) MIGRATION – NDUTU CALVING SEASON

  Ndutu Calving | 7 Days Safari

The secret to a Serengeti safari is knowing where to be and when to be there in order to enjoy the great migration.  The migration is not only all about the dramatic ..

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8 DAYS GREAT WILDEBEST (GNU) MIGRATION – MARA RIVER CROSSING

Wildebeest Migration| 8 Days Safari

The Mara River Crossing is most famous for the legendary wildebeest crossing, a dramatic event, which is featured in countless wildlife documentaries….

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8 DAYS SERENA SAFARI PACKAGE WITH CULTURAL HIKE

  Wildlife Safari | 8 Days Safari

This tour combines Serengeti wildebeest migration with a cultural hike as well as game drive viewing Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Park. Accommodation will be at Serena Lodges,

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9 DAYS WILDLIFE SAFARI AND ZANZIBAR BEACH HOLIDAY (BUSH2BEACH SAFARI).

  Bush to Beach | 9 Days Safari

Bush to Beach Safari combines wildlife safari of Tanzania and Zanzibar Beach holiday. Parks to be visited include Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro..

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Private Safaris

There are a number of countries within Africa in which you can see Africa’s ‘Big Five’ however the most stunning of these is Tanzania. This is so because Tanzania has one of the largest populations of each of these big five, and it is the ideal environment and surroundings for them to live.

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7 DAYS CLASSIC KENYA SAFARI

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7 DAYS CULTURAL AND WILDLIFE SAFARI

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11 DAYS GORILLA TREKKING & BIG 5 SAFARI

Mt. Kilimanjaro - Climbing & Trekking

Routes: Lemosho | Marangu | Machame | Rongai | Umbwe

Dominating the landscape like no other mountain, iconic and instantly recognizable, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest peak in Africa and the world’s tallest freestanding mountain at 5895 meters. To climb Kilimanjaro is a great challenge and entirely feasible for the active traveller or keen walker looking for something new.

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7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE

Climbing & Trekking | 7 Days

The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoilt wilderness and offers a different perspective of…

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7 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE

Climbing & Trekking | 7 Days

Also known as the “Coca Cola route” – the Marangu route is one of the most popular routes leading to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Many hikers believe that the Marangu route is the easiest route….

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8 DAYS MACHAME ROUTE

Climbing & Trekking | 8 Days

Possibly the most scenic route to the summit, Machame boasts several paths to its highest point and back. En route to Uhuru emerge onto high-alpine deserts with amazing views of ice fields and the peak of Mt….

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9 DAYS LEMOSHO ROUTE

Climbing & Trekking | 9 Days

Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. On this 8 day Lemosho route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu is divided into 2 days…

See What Our Clients Say...

Andrew S
Andrew S
2022-10-05
Knowledgeable and Outstanding The company was just outstanding from beginning to end. The accommodations booked we also outstanding. Our guide Chris had a fantastic personality and sense of humour. The parks we visited; Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara were incredibly unique. We had the best time and would definitely recommend Gilmag to anyone looking for a safari to Tanzania.
Joan Camilla
Joan Camilla
2022-09-27
Wonderful luxury safari We had a six day safari which involved luxury accommodations throughout. We thank Gilmag Safaris for recommending the best lodges and tented camps. Mary was excellent making sure we had the right tour, and the whole trip was truly amazing. Gilbert, our guide was incredible - fantastic eyes for spotting animals. All in all, we had a spectacular trip that Gilmag Safaris meticulously put together. We recommend Gilmag Safaris 100%.
Danila M
Danila M
2022-09-24
Safari Tarangire, Ngorongoro e Serengeti Abbiamo fatto il safari con Gilmag per la nostra luna di miele. Per via del covid è stata posticipata di due anni e Mary si è dimostrata disponibile a rimandare piu volte finché è stato possibile per noi uscire dall'europa dopo l'emergenza. Sono stati 5 giorni magici, fuori dal tempo e dallo spazio. Abbiamo potuto visitare luoghi incantevoli e avere la fortuna di vedere tutti gli animali che ci si aspetta di incontrare nella savana. Siamo stati il primo giorno al Tarangire, per poi passare a cratere del Ngorongoro e infine due giorni meravigliosi nel parco del Serengeti. La nostra guida era Nickson, un uomo meraviglioso, simpatico, disponibile, competente, esperto (sapeva dove scovare i vari animali). I lodge dove abbiamo alloggiato erano dotati di ogni comfort che ogni coppia in luna di miele desidererebbe. Un'esperienza unica da ripetere e consigliare ad amici e cari. Grazie di cuore
Marlene
Marlene
2022-09-21
Highly recommended for families!! My boyfriend, my son and I booked a safari tour with Gilmag and we were highly satisfied with everything: - great communcation with Mary right from the beginning - very well organised - the progamme was adjusted to our personal needs - Nickson, our driver, was a super-friendly and very knowledgeable guide, and he was so great with my son (10 yrs)!! - accommodation and lunch boxes were super, too. All in all we can only recommend GILMAG Safaris!
Vanessa Alessandra
Vanessa Alessandra
2022-09-17
Amazing cultural tour and wildlife safari From the booking and planning to the day of our departure from Tanzania, Gilmag Safaris blew our mind. Everything was well planned and there were so many personal touches. Booking was simple, with confirmation almost constant with clear information on everything. Mary and her team did an amazing job with logistics. The communications surpassed our expectations. The actual experience with the Hadzabe and Datoga people was outstanding and gave me in unbelievable immersion into their lives. Our guide, Chris was fantastic. With his help, we saw all the Big 5 and much more. He was very knowledgeable and allowed for many opportunities to stop and take pictures. I am in awe of Gilmag Safaris' dedication and their tireless work. I highly recommend Gilmag Safaris.
Yeghisabet P
Yeghisabet P
2022-09-12
Perfect Tanzania Trip My 14 year old daughter and I just finished our 6 days safari to Tanzania organized by Gilmag Safaris. We are terming this the PERFECT TOUR. We had Abu as our safari guide. What a knowledgeable man with over 20 years of guiding experience. Abu was so friendly and personable. The accommodations were luxurious and appealing with Melia Serengeti as an highlight. Thank you Gilmag Safaris for the perfect trip.
Giacomo G
Giacomo G
2022-09-04
Best choice for the honeymoon We had a great safari experience thanks to Gilmag. We had just 5 days but we maximized our time thanks to their suggestions and to our guide Nickson. His expertise was one of the keys of pur beautiful trip and we’ve been very satisfied of what we’ve done and seen. The days spent in Ngorongoro and in Serengeti will stay in our hearts forever
Gilian H
Gilian H
2022-09-01
Unforgettable trip to Tanzania Gilmag Safaris made our African dream come true. From the moment we established our first contact, we felt we were in excellent hands. Mary was incredible, explained to us everything - helped a lot with our doubts about traveling to Tanzania. We had the best guide, Chris, and the best accommodations. This was a once in a lifetime experience and we loved every aspect of it. We strongly recommend that you book with Gilmag Tanzania if you are looking for a life changing experience. We will certainly do it again with Gilmag Safaris.
Francisco Carlos
Francisco Carlos
2022-08-30
Absolutely perfect trip of a lifetime My friends and I had a 6 days safari adjusted to our needs. Diana replied to our emails promptly and patiently. We mutually created a program to fit our budget and time. The 5* accommodations booked were excellent with Elewana Migration Camp being our highlight. We loved our guide, Gilbert who was very keen on delivering a successful trip. A big thank you to the team at Gilmag Safaris.
meunier15
meunier15
2022-08-27
Wonderful safari We had à wonderful safari organised by Gilmag. Mary is a reliable person who is responding very quickly and understood our needs as travelling with children. A top organisation! We highly recommend!

Tour Highlights

Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.

Unmatched viewing of the Big 5

There are a number of countries within Africa in which you can see Africa’s ‘Big Five’; however the most stunning of these is Tanzania. This is so because Tanzania has one of the largest populations of each of these big five, and it is the ideal environment and surroundings for them to live.

Collection of Africa’s best lodges

From the dusty tents of explorers to exquisite eco-conscious lodges, African safari has come a long way in the past hundred years without losing any of its romance and adventure.

Witness the Great Migration in full-swing

​The annual migration of two million ungulates, wildebeest but also enormous groups of zebra and Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle and eland, through Serengeti National Park is the greatest wildlife spectacle of its type in Africa, and perhaps the world.​

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