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Reviews of Beho Beho

Wildlife sightings and reviews

173 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Beho Beho and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

Wildlife sightings by our travellers
Starting in Aug-2018, 25 of our travellers have recorded their wildlife sightings at Beho Beho.
Lion

92% success

Leopard

30% success

Wild dog

55% success

Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Zebra

96% success

Spotted Hyena

91% success

Eland

73% success

Striped Hyena

30% success

Aardvark

0% success

Black Rhino

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

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Duration
Arrival date
Mr & Mrs D
London

"Beho Beho review"

4 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2024
"A very welcoming and well appointed lodge.

Heribert, Maggie and their team went to great lengths to make us feel relaxed and part of the Beho Beho family - rather than paying guests. The amount of hosting and interaction between guides and guests during mealtimes was unprecedented for us and we were very happy to embrace it.

We were drawn to Beho Beho by the offer of walking Safaris, these did not disappoint and were a very good introduction to the genre. Getting closer to the animals, having more time to learn and study behaviours and avoiding the discomfort of sitting in a truck for 3 hours were all major pluses. Another highlight was the boat trip on Lake Tagalala - giving the chance to view Crocodiles and Hippos close up, as well as viewing the plethora of animals that came to the Lake to drink ! This outing also included an amazing breakfast set up on the banks of the lake.

Regular game drives were also a pleasure - although wildlife viewing was not abundant this created a calmer experience and a more natural feel than dashing off to sightings on the basis of a radio call from another truck. In fact we hardly saw another truck at all - a delight ! Each evening outing (drive or walk) ended at a different amazing and atmospheric sun downer location.

The fact that Heribert rotates his team of guides so that nearly every outing was with a different guide was another welcome change from our previous safari experiences. Rotations were also made to hosts and locations for meal times - giving a great variety of experience. The food was plentiful and very good." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Buffalo

4 sightings

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

7 sightings

Giraffe

7 sightings

Hippo

6 sightings

Lion

1 sighting

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

2 sightings

Mr B.
Bishop's Stortf

"Beho Beho review"

4 nights Arrived 29 Sep 2024
"Lovely camp staff amazing and very good food.

Unfortunately I was not well but the help the team provided was exceptional" See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Mr & Mrs H
London

"Beho Beho review"

4 nights Arrived 10 Sep 2024
"Beho Beho was the ultimate family style cultural Safari camp. The camp was absolutely stunning and seemingly had catered for everything from a plunge pool in your room to a very comfortable living area in the main building with a fully stocked bar.

The game drives were in very comfortable cars and you were able to start viewing animals from within the camp every morning ranging from Elephants to Warthogs.

A real highlight of Beho Beho was the sundowner locations which you could tell the guides had spent time to research and find the best spots for us to enjoy a drink while always being near to some animals to spot.

The dinner location changing every night was also an incredibly thoughtful approach by the staff and this meant that we had a real variety from eating in the Boma to eating with a view of the watering hole to spot the male lion walking through camp. Another thing we loved about the dinners were that the staff ate with us and we had a real lesson in traditional Tanzanian cuisine while getting to know our hosts, creating a real family vibe.

The ultimate highlight of our trip to Beho Beho however was the water safari in which we spent time in the boat spotting hippos, crocodiles and many water dwelling birds and other animals but the surprise was when we rounded a corner to a breakfast table with the staff waiting to serve us a full hot breakfast. It was absolutely spectacular having breakfast listening to the Hippos and birds.

We loved Beho Beho and the only thing better than the wildlife, food & drink was the people. A perfect summary is that we arrived with a handshake and left with a hug. We will definitely revisit Beho Beho in the future." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

6 sightings

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

6 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Lion

3 sightings

Spotted Hyena

1 sighting

Wildebeest

2 sightings

LJ and DJ
GJ

"Beho Beho review"

4 nights Arrived 17 Feb 2024
"A lovely safari camp.

Excellent service and very friendly. Wonderful guides.

Since there was so much rain, we were limited in where we could go so the boat trip was cancelled." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

3 sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr P & Ms W
Herts

"Beho Beho review"

3 nights Arrived 23 Oct 2023
"An excellent camp with attentive staff.

Food was varied and good. They have a small pool, and a water hole that attracts a lot of nocturnal visitors.

The rooms are spacious and well designed, with open viewing areas in front of the large bed. Each has a plunge pool and small sun deck. They provide a strong torch making it easy to spot nocturnal visitors. These included hippo every night, plus elephant and buffalo. Hyena came every night to the delight of my sons, as well as multiple antelope. We also saw a common genet.

Visiting this area mid October it was vey hot. Wildlife densities were low and the animals relatively skittish. This may reflect the camp location, being far from the river and lakes and wetter Eastern areas, though I'm unclear of the impact of COVID and poaching. The densities of prey animals was low other than impala. No sightings of cats and encounters with giraffe brief. Even when we drove to the lake area the densities remained low. There are large numbers of hippo and crocodiles, so a good 'double act' with our other destination (Ruaha). Hyena sightings were also very good, perhaps reflecting lack of lions. They were seen on multiple occasions in groups up to nine during the daytime. Again this was a nice addition as we hadn't seen them in Ruaha.

We were lucky enough to see wild dog, and even a hunt. Sightings are far less frequent than 10 yrs ago but our experience shows that these elusive predators can be seen in Selous.

The other highlight was the Angolan Colobus - very good viewings right next to the road with 18 or so individuals, many with young. For us the camp was great, and the wildlife added nicely to those we'd seen in Ruaha.

As a single destination I would have been disappointed, though whether this reflects more on the time we visited and distance from the main water is unclear to me." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

3 sightings

Elephant

4 sightings

Giraffe

4 sightings

Hippo

8 sightings

Spotted Hyena

6 sightings

Wild dog

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

4 sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mr & Mrs L
the UK

"Outstanding experience"

4 nights Arrived 21 Jul 2023
"What a place! We were delighted with our Banda and the privacy and views it provided. The attention to detail in the accommodation was superb. The meals were well thought out and of excellent quality.

Couple this with the lovely and knowledgeable rangers and you have a truly unique and memorable experience. We felt lucky to be there." See all these reviews: 5n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

10 sightings

Eland

6 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

6 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

7 sightings

Jamie B
Palo Alto

"Beho Beho is a gorgeous camp"

4 nights Arrived 18 Jul 2023
"Beho Beho is a gorgeous camp in one of the nicest areas of Africa I have ever visited. The Selous (Nyerere National Park) is a game reserve unlike any other. It's lakes, rivers, and general fauna provide a beautifully diverse setting for game viewing. And while the game is not as rich as it is in say, the Serengeti, it is still impressive. I was able to see lions, leopards, and tons of elephants and giraffes.

The lodge itself is incredible. For four days and nights I experienced the special way Beho Beho does it's guiding, whether it is a walking, boating, or driving safari, all the guiding was top notch. The food was incredible, and I loved how we dined for dinner in a different part of the lodge every night.

The rooms are gorgeous, and the service is so familial that you feel at home the moment you walk in. I can't imagine there is a better camp in this part of Tanzania.

Shout out to Heribert and the whole crew. You guys were the best!" See all these reviews: 16n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Leopard

1 sighting

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Ann
Pontesford

"Beho Beho review"

4 nights Arrived 12 Jan 2023
"From the moment we were picked up from the air strip to, sadly, leaving, we had a great time. All the staff were friendly and helpful .. and so knowledgeable about the wild life. We enjoyed having a different guide each day as each had their own perspective of and interest in the animals and birds we saw. They also ensured we had a different experience each day - a different part of the park, an evening walk or a trip on the lake. The guides were determined to ensure we enjoyed every minute and saw as much as we could. And we did. No day was the same, as you probably would expect!

We did see most of the animals we could see in that area of the national park, sadly, no lions or wild dogs...though the guides were hopeful we might. We had lots of opportunity to stop and watch elephants, giraffes and others, often at close quarters, whilst the guides provided lots of information about them.

We really liked the variation in landscape from the thick bush to wider plain, river valley and lake.

We shared a vehicle with another couple, which was no problem for us, and it was good to meet up in the evening, when everyone ate together, to share experiences.

The accommodation was of a very high standard. Loved waking up to see an elephant or giraffe grazing in front of us. Food was great ( they have some superb chefs) and dining each evening in a different venue gave added pleasure. Loved the final night when the guides joined us for an African themed candle lit supper." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 6n in Zanzibar
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

6 sightings

Eland

3 sightings

Elephant

10 sightings

Giraffe

10 sightings

Hippo

10 sightings

Spotted Hyena

2 sightings

Wildebeest

10 sightings

Zebra

10 sightings

Mrs C
Leyburn

"Beho Beho review"

5 nights Arrived 28 Oct 2022
"Our second trip to Be Ho Be Ho and we hope to be able to return as soon as our commitments permit. The location, accommodation, food, staff and guides are all excellent.

This is from our perspective what a safari is all about, guides who are as enthusiastic as you at finding and seeing animals and birds with a very high level of knowledge so that you are constantly learning. Once back in camp you can unwind and relax and then over lunch and dinner have wide ranging conversations with a lot of laughter and fun.

The waterhole at the lodge had this time round due to the time of year a constant viewing of animals including one day and evening the Be Ho Be Ho lion pride, a memorable experience." See all these reviews: 16n in Tanzania; 3n in Seychelles; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Eland

1 sighting

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Striped Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

Mrs C.
Warwickshire

"Beho Beho review"

5 nights Arrived 17 Oct 2022
"All aspects of Beho Beho were fantastic." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Sightings Report

Buffalo

Multiple sightings

Eland

Multiple sightings

Elephant

Multiple sightings

Giraffe

Multiple sightings

Hippo

Multiple sightings

Lion

Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena

Multiple sightings

Wildebeest

Multiple sightings

Zebra

Multiple sightings

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