Golden Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, HATAB, BOGA & House of Beyond
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $690 to $2,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Amy Williams | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfection. Magical and Wonderful Wildlife. Rob was a perfect guide explaining everything.
We couldn't have asked for a better experience travelling and learning about the Okavango Delta than with Golden Africa. Rob our guide had an in depth knowledge of all the wildlife & was able to teach us so much about the Country, Animals and nature around us.
The organisation of the trip was perfect, everything was tailored to what we wanted and was done in a relaxed and professional way. We would recommend a Golden Africa trip to everyone & will be booked another trip in the future.
Email Mik | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super wildlife , beautiful area, great guide
Our safari in Botswana was organised by Rob Barber at Golden Africa. Some of it I the Khwai area in a tented camp, and some of it at the Tubu tree camp. Tubu tree is a luxury lodge with high-quality accommodation, good food and good guides. The highlight of the safari for us, however, was the time that we spent in Khwai being guided by Rob. The accommodation was much less luxurious, but the overall experience was fantastic. Not only is Rob an excellent guide and very skilled at finding the wildlife, he is also an excellent communicator. We not only saw wildlife, we also learned about the different alarm calls, and to look for tracks and signs of the animals. We have been on a number of safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Namibia, but the days with Rob in Botswana were the best, and we are looking forward to our next safari with Golden Africa.
NZ
Email Joan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely professional, hard working, considerate, and experienced. We loved the camping in the wild
We loved the carefully planned route tracks and huge effort for us to experience the animals and birds. Understood our needs. Loved it.
Email Pat | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best trip ever
I went on safari with Rob as my guide in Khwai last year in a mobile camp. I have done a number of Safaris in various countries in Africa and this was just the best. The staff in the camp looked after us really well and there was always plenty of food and drink available. Rob's truck was great with plugs to charge our camera batteries and a fridge which was constantly stocked with soft drinks for us. Rob was very informative as a guide and knew the area well enough to read the wildlife signs and find the wildlife that I wanted to see. He listened to what I wanted to get from the trip and was able to point out birds and reptiles as well as mammals. Before booking the holiday Rob had advised me on the area to visit so that I would have a chance of seeing the animals that I wanted to see. As soon as I got home I started to work out how I could afford to go with him again.
Email Gill | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had an amazing time, I would not call it a holiday more an amazing adventure.
Rob is one of the most incredible guys ever, he is a walking encyclopaedia on every animal bird tree or plant in Botswana . His team of staff are amazing there food and hospitality were the best .
The wild life we saw and we have been quite a few times on different safaris surpassed all our expectations, cannot recommend Rob and his team enough.
Gill, Steve, Jane Steve.
UK
FR
Email Helene & Nicholas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Safari !
A few years ago, we spent a few days with Rob, our guide, in the Duba concession of the Northern Okavango Delta.
It was just unbelievable and unforgettable!!
Rob is completely passionate, he knows the bush very well, and he wanted to show us everything!
We spent some fantastic hours with him such as early mornings with some beautiful birds or some big lions sleeping, late afternoons in the middle of thousands of buffalos in some magic sundown lights, and even late evenings, under the stars, in the middle of millons of fireflies, or very close to the lions mating.
And we will never forget the lioness swimming across the river!
This was not our first experience of Africa, we have been traveling through Southern Africa several times, but we will keep this safari in our minds like a wonderful dream !
And we are really looking forward to coming back one day.
Thank you Rob!
Email Sally Oyler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding and exhilarating safari, tremendous fun too.
All worked brilliantly and was done with great expertise and at just the right level. We had some exceptional sightings which were made possible and were greatly enhanced, by our superb guide, Rob Barber. I would unreservedly recommend him and his company, Golden Africa for a truly memorable safari.
Email Patrick Gammell | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top ranking safari with a first class guide
I am lucky enough to have been on safaris in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania and Rwanda over almost 40 years. I had heard that Botswana was probably the best and it was. Our experience was greatly enhanced by Rob Barber's exceptional knowledge and skill which enabled us to enjoy some outstanding sightings.
Rob quietly runs a very efficient operation giving the best of personal service and enjoyment to his fortunate clients. Without doubt the best safari I have experienced.
Email Kate | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
This was our 5th safari with Golden Africa (the first was back in January 2008) and we return again and again simply because they're the best safari operators we've ever travelled with. Wonderful sightings, knowledgeable and ethical guiding, incredible attention to detail - every trip is unique and yet provides a consistently high standard of service.
Both my husband and I have lived abroad and traveled extensively: between us, we have lived on 5 continents, and have visited some 50+ countries. In 20-some years of travel, we've only twice returned to be repeat clients / guests of any company, and Golden Africa is top of that list. They are simply in a completely difference league to the others and I can't recommend them highly enough.
Email SK | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Safari Experience
Golden Africa provides a unique safari experience. Have now been on multiple safaris with Golden Africa, the organisation and attention to detail is superb and a lot of effort is put into ensuring each trip is tailored to your individual requirements. The game viewing has been excellent and it is combined with incredible guiding knowledge and the ability to communicate effortlessly how animals behave in the environment in a very interesting way to guests. The respect Golden Africa show to animals has also been an important point for us.
Nothing is too much trouble for the team and I really appreciated the Gin being flown in when we managed to drink the bush bar dry.