CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was an excellent guide and careful driver.
The value is definitely there, and I recommend this as a full day excursion.
South African wilderness is breathtaking. Would have enjoyed seeing more of the big cats, but the elephants more than made up for it.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari ever experienced
An outstanding safari experience from start to finish. Amos, our guide is knowledgeable, dependable, and very considerate. He arranged excellent accommodations and somehow always knew where to find the animals. He consistently went the extra mile to make sure we had the best possible experience. Amos is the best!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime with Wagatil and Jackson, our awesome guide!
After much research for our trip to Africa, we knew gorilla trekking was top of our bucket list. Wagatil Safaris came up as a very reputable company to deal with through our research. Pretty, our Wagatil contact, was very responsive during our planning process and showed that she was very committed to making our trip memorable. Yes, making the initial trip deposit was a bit intimidating sending $$ off to Uganda, but we trusted in Pretty and team, which did not disappoint!
The start of our trip was a 3:00am pickup from Jackson, our awesome guide, from our Kigali hotel and off we went for two days of incredible hospitality from Jackson. Day one was a golden monkey trek, which was a physical challenge, but very worth it!
Wagatil then arranged our accomodation overnight at a beautiful mountain
lodge. We enjoyed a terrific dinner and the great company of Jackson. Day two was our gorilla trek. Jackson ensured that we had the guides and group for the best experience possible and it was an experience we will never forget.
To see the gorillas in their natural habitat and comfortable with us in their space, we will long remember. Bucket list item, this is a once in a lifetime experience and the Wagatil team made it happen for us.
Jackson even came to our rescue to re-pick us up after leaving us in Kigali due to a misrepresentation by a property on booking.com. His commitment to ensuring we are looked after was unwavering. We would highly recommend Jackson and the Wagatil team! We would love to be able to revisit some day and have the experience all over again!!
BG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a day in the wild
I will highly recommend this 1 day trip in Pilanesberg. Our guide - Martin, was very knowledgable and with his help and the nature help we manage to see amazing animals, including lions.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very informed!
Martin was an excellent guide. He knew all the spots to see animals and had really interesting information about all of them. The lunch was delicious as well!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Intelligent, charismatic, experienced, and kind
I booked a last minute trip, and it did not disappoint
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Martin was an awesome guide.
Loved the tour.
Great food and yes martin was so cool.
He showed us the moment of elephant mourning their dead thats was once in lifetime moment.
Thanks
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First and unforgettable safari in Tanzania — dik-diks in love, bird picnics and the cutest animals!
My first safari with Goldfinch Adventures was absolutely unforgettable. They organized everything from A to Z — flights, tickets, transfers, and stunning lodges with pools where we woke up to delicious breakfasts. But the real magic happened outdoors: our breakfasts and lunches were served in the heart of nature, surrounded by birds, with breathtaking views of the national parks. We got incredibly close to so many animals — lions, elephants, giraffes and more — that we truly felt like the luckiest people alive. Our guide shared fascinating and funny facts about every single animal we encountered. The adorable dik-diks stole our hearts — these tiny creatures that always come in pairs, like a real love story in the wild. On our last day in Arusha, before the flight home, we explored the vibrant city markets and soaked in the local culture. Goldfinch Adventures delivered perfect service, reliable communication, and outstanding value. If you're dreaming of Tanzania — just go, and let them handle the rest!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saloniki was BOMBA SANA!!
We came for a one day trip, everything was very well organised and we had the best time!
Saloniki was amazing and we got to see so many animals like; Lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras and a lot more
Definitely worth the price and very reliable, would 100% recommend!!
CO
Friendly , know how, safe and best guide for the experience
This is not a new travel is a other world experience but for that you need the right safari company , the best guide for the game drive every day , so we found professional and best atittude during the experience we love the spent time at the jeep because we feel motivated every day to catch the animals and we did