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
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Email Kyle Waggener | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, Wonderful Driver
I can't say enough nice things about our driver, Onesmus. He was an excellent driver both in heavy city traffic and rough roads in the bush. He was an excellent wildlife spotter and was very knowledgeable about the wildlife that we saw. He was the first driver in Samburu to find the Leopard the day we were there. I am an avid birder and was pleasantly surprised by his knowledge of birds considering the focus on mammals for the safaris that we chose. We did the 7-Day Vintage Kenya Safari with an Amboseli Extension before that. I always felt that he had our safety and best interests as his number one priority. The only reason that I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 was that the itinerary that we were given prior to the trip was off a couple of times. An early morning game drive in Samburu was scheduled one morning that we had to skip due to the extremely long drive to Lake Naivasha. I really didn't mind but it seems that the drive time was underestimated on the itinerary for a couple days of the safari. It wasn't the drivers fault. It just takes longer to get to where we were going than the itinerary stated. The itinerary for the morning at The Ark Lodge also had the times mixed up. For example, it had us going on an early morning game drive, then having breakfast and then checking out. In actuality we had breakfast, checked out then went on the game drive. Very minor things that didn't effect how much we enjoyed the trip but necessary to get 5 stars. I would also like to commend the tour director for managing the lodging situation due to the election and overbooking by one of the lodges. We were bumped out of a couple of lodges prior to our staying there and he was able to book us into a different lodge and a luxury tented camp that were equal if not greater than the original plan.
CA
Email Jet Belgraver | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and affordable
Booked a weekend tour to Amboseli National Park last minute with GOFAN. The pick up was prompt, the driver/guide very knowledgeable. We did an afternoon safari upon arrival at the AA Lodge. Decent clean rooms and food and the next morning, another safari. Saw loads of giraffes, elephants, monkeys and other wildlife, definitely a highlight. Back promptly on Sunday late afternoon. Recommended given the price, accommodation, the ease of booking last minute and the nimble driver!
SA
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.