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 Mahir | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days tour in Kenya
I have booked several tours with Gofan to different places within Kenya. Their service is reliable and trustworthy. I visited masaai mara, nakuru and naivasha which were unforgettably beautiful.. Special thanks to Gofan staff, Maria, for her support and guidance.
Thoughtful Service, Priceless Experience!
We had a group of 7 people, 5 adults and 2 children, spending ten days in three different locations, driving in between each. Needless to say, we needed tons of up-front personalization and care to keep everyone happy. Allison did an amazing job making sure every need we had was met, working with our budget to give us the best experience. Our driver, Onesimus, was always on time, energetic, friendly, and extra caring to everything we could possibly need. He treated the kids with respect, and never complained, even became a friend. We very much enjoyed it. In fact, this is the second trip we took with Gofan, and hope to work with them again!
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Email Debbie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Onesimus was Fantastic guide and a great person.
Very friendly, always thinking of ways to make us more comfortable and help us maximize the experience. We hunted for awesome sights and even though animals were not in his control we were never disappointed. We have great photos of a lion and his lioness, fields of many different animals watching as the King walked through their midst.
When the trip was over we felt like Onesimus was part of our extended family. You'll love getting to know this caring and efficient man.
Email Jareè | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Maasai Mara part 1 and 2
Gofan Safaris is amazing!! They got me to Maasai Mara twice in September without a hitch!! Not only did I see the big 5, I also saw the wildebeest migration cross the Mara River. Everything from giving my vision wishlist, to their instant feedback and agenda was well executed. All I had to do was show up!! They also went above and beyond to find replacement batteries for my Nikon since I live in a western Kenya and didn’t have access to a Nikon store. Batteries were waiting for me upon transfer to the airport!! This was above and beyond my expectations!!
I have already referred this company to several friends and I plan to use them for every trip I take while in Kenya until I leave for my next assignment!
Allison, Shadrack, Salomon, and Evans!! THANK YOU!!
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Email Ms. Gee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and knowledgeable of tours.
This was an awesome experience. Our tourist guide was on point and very informative and knowledgeable. No question went unanswered. Would definitely recommend!!
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Email Yaprak Aktas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memoriable!
Every detail was taken care of: we didn’t have to worry about anything. Anything we needed was just one text message away.
The Safari tour was incredible: it is one of those things that one must experience in their life time. We had a very luxurious and comfortable experience that left us with such fond memories!
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Email Christi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Shadrack will ensure & provide a once in a lifetime safari experience!
Every aspect of booking travel while visiting Kenya is made simple with Shadrack and his team. You will not deal with a more honest, kind, and faithful company in Kenya. Shadrack has handled my travel for the last 15 years and I cannot share a single negative experience, in fact, quite the opposite! Shadrack continues to pull out all stops to ensure myself and my guests have the most amazing experience. My companion on this last trip made this statement after spending three nights on the Masa Mara “In all my vacations I have never spent so few days somewhere but received more bang for the buck. From seeing all the animals on safari rides in their natural habitat (our amazing driver, Frances, found us four rhinos and five cheetahs—an amazing feat!), to the food, the massage therapist at our resort, watching and listening to the wildlife right from our balcony daily, and the complete relaxation the entire experience provided.” You will be thoroughly pleased with the value and quality of your experience with this tour company. Enjoy!
Email Kristi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic service
We have used GoFan Safaris and Travel twice and have been impressed by the customer service, the prompt response to questions, and the reliability and knowledge of the guides. You will not be disappointed!
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Email Sharolyn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Onesmus Musyoki, our driver and tour guide, made this a wonderful experience I will always remember.
Onesmus Musyoki was a wonderful driver, could answer all our questions and was able to get us the best view of the animals. I came with and Brian Judd Tour group and Onesmus was our driver for two weeks. We visited several different safaris. He could spot the animals before we could even see them and would get us in the best position to take photos. When I come back in the future, I would like Onesmus to be my driver.