Gofan Safaris & Travel Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, KATO & ATA
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Nate | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great trip, great driver, great travel agent!
First, we had a wonderful experience in the Mara, Naivasha, and then Elmenteita with my wife, 2 kids, mother/father-in-law, and brother-in-law. Saw a good amount of wildlife in the Mara. The grass was tall so some things were hard to find, but you can't control wild animals and nature. Naivasha (Enashipai resort) was a great place to relax with the family and some really great activities near by (bike ride in Hell's Gate and boat ride on the lake). We lucked out and had a nice valentines day dinner as well! Elmenteita was be beautiful and tons to do at the Serena Camp there (we did horseback riding, game drive, archery, yoga, swimming, and cooking class between all of us). Great trip!
Second, Allison, our agent in Kisumu, was very patient working with my wife as she tried to wrangle in my in-laws into what exactly they wanted to do.. :) Shout out to her (and my wife, of course) in planning a great trip! Also, there were a few minor wrinkles with my brother-in-law, but she worked with us and the resorts to come to a good solution. All-in-all, the whole team was very patient with us and Allison made everything work and once things started it went off without a hitch.
Last, but definitely not least, our driver was awesome! Onesimus was punctual, professional, and knowledgeable. He had a great attitude throughout and worked his hardest to make sure we saw tons of wildlife (saw all but leopard and rhino, which was the same for essentially every tour group there at the same time as us). We saw 5 cheetahs the first day super close up and tons of other great animals (lions, hippos, tons of antelope/gazelles, jackals, hyena, ostrich, buffalo, flamingo, water buck, eland, etc.). He knew his stuff and you could tell he had a great relationship with the other drivers coordinating to find good stuff. He helped make whatever we wanted to do happen. He was also very friendly, great to chat with during our long drives between parks, and super friendly with all of us. The kids loved him and he made sure my daughter had a great time when she couldn't ride the bikes and had to ride along in the vehicle with him. We got him to join us on the climb of Mount Longinot one day and had a blast with all the guys together (while the girls had spa day). Couldn't recommend Onesimus more, great guide!
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Email Ray Kielarowski | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, Knowledgeable, Engaging - Onesmus Mutunga
We had an amazing experience with GoFan Safaris, and in particular, with Onesmus Mutunga. Ours was not a 1-2 day experience as we spent nearly two weeks with Onesmus as the driver for our team’s work with the Maasai in the communities surrounding the Maasai Mara. You really get to know someone camping in the bush together and he is one of the most engaging, professional and reliable guides I have had anywhere. Following that time, he guided us on game drives in the Mara. He is extremely knowledgeable, very professional and has a great connection with the other guides - enabling him use his network to find game and get us there quickly. He is very dedicated to his client’s experience - he was always ready go longer than we were to ensure we had the best experience. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
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Email Jeff | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Medical Mission / Safari
What an wonderful group to work with. The Gofan team are amazing. They was not only our drivers, but they helped out in every way possible. During the medical clinics and as we ministered sharing the Gospel. I have also taken two safaris and they were so knowledgeable of all the animals and birds. Our team has worked with Onesimus and the Gofan team for many years. They are second to no one. Thank you Onesimus and Chris you guys are the best!
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Email Michele | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Local Body of Christ Ministries Kenya missions
This is a very helpful company. Our tour guide has been with us for 11 years. We love the company and our guide. They even helped us when we had a emergency hospital visit as well
Our tour guide is Onesmus Mutunga is is wonderful and so helpful. Actually works as hard if not harder as we do on our mission field
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Email Deborah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Onesamus was a wonderful host, driver and tour guide! He is extremely knowledgeable and courteous.
We've gone on safari with Gofan Safaris many times and have never been disappointed. Our drivers have always been knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous. They know so much about the park and the animals that live there. Each time I go, I learn something new. The trucks are clean, and well-maintained. The drivers are always concerned about our welfare. I have the BEST pictures of so many animals in the park. Our drivers have keen eyes and take time to point out wildlife we've missed. I especially love to see the beautiful birds. There is too much to mention. Love the tours! Our driver--host--tour guide, Onesamus, is the best.
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Email Cindy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very satisfied
The driver was so knowledgeable about the safari park and it’s animals. He seemed to be respected by other drivers that we met inside the park.
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Email Bonnie G | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My experience has been great! Clean vans and good service.
I have been coming to Kenya since 2014 with our mission team. Since coming, we have always used Gofan Safaris. Our lead driver has been Onesmus Musyoki. He has always been kind, considerate, faithful, and trustworthy. He is efficient and keeps our team on schedule. Onesmus and the other drivers are always there to greet us with a smile. We depend on them and they never disappoint us.
Onesmus is a skilled driver and an excellent representative of your company. He also is a good reflection of us because we are there to serve the people of Kenya. We love Onesmus and hope he is our lead driver for later this year when we return and for future years.
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Email Becky | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service
I have been part of a group 3 times that has used Gofan for transportation for missionary work. The drivers always operated in a safe manner with a smile on their faces. Always accommodating to our schedules. No need to worry about timelines--they take care of it all.
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Email Abraham | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knew all the best spots to find the rarest animals.
Great service. Very friendly. They were very clear with their directions and the English was very good.
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Email Melvin | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
MIssion Trip Support for Local Body of Christ Mininistries
The support provided by Onesimus and his drivers was outstanding. They were skilled, courteous, and conscientious. Onesimus and his crew lent their support not only in the area of transportation, but when they could, also provided support to our missionary efforts aas well.
When we toured the game park and animal preserves, the we knowledegable about the animals as well. The service Onesimus and crew provided exceeded our expectations
