35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Life-changing experience! Incredible guide!!
My husband and I booked a 7-day safari that included Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater. It was an absolutely life-changing experience and we have nothing but amazing things to say about our guide, Kiva! Not only was he brilliant at being able to track the animals to try and find the ones we were most excited to see (big 5, numerous Lion prides, the illusive leopard, we were so lucky!), he also had amazing intuition on where the animals might move so that he could put the car into position to get the best possible angles for photos! He was so knowledgeable but also went above and beyond the entire safari. He took the time to explain things to us, prepare us for each day, but more than that, he was such a caring guide. There were so many other guides along the way that had car troubles (overheating, stuck, accidents, etc) and he never hesitated to check in on the guides to offer a helping hand. That is how connected he is to the community! We’ll remember this experience forever. Thank you Kiva!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Custom private safari
We have just completed a wonderful two-day safari in Tanzania, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Our guide and driver were absolutely outstanding. We were travelling as a family of four, with two young children aged 3 and 6, and they took exceptional care of us throughout the entire trip. They were attentive, thoughtful, and always made sure we were comfortable.
Our French-speaking guide was excellent. His French was fluent, and his knowledge of the wildlife, the ecosystem, and every aspect of the safari was truly impressive. He answered all of our questions with passion and made every game drive both educational and fascinating.
Our driver was equally remarkable. He was incredibly professional, always available, and handled every logistical detail perfectly. Everything was exceptionally well organised, including the meals, which were excellent.
Together, they made this safari an unforgettable experience for our family. Their professionalism, kindness, and dedication truly exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a first-class safari experience in Tanzania.
Excellent Experience with Driver / Guide and Customer Service
Lana was highly responsive in making our original arrangements then in adapting after flights were canceled and delayed by RwandAir. Robert was the best driver and guide we’ve ever had — always on time looking out for us with knowledge of details, safety, and attention to luxury service. The gorilla trekking and One and Only Gorilla’s Nest lodge exceeded all expectations.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
The safari was great: 7 days, the Big five and the great migration across the Mara River.
An excellent guide: he solved all questions quickly, super found animals and photo positions. We felt safe and comfortable.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeding expectations
It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish, not only because we got to see the Big 5, but because everything was perfect.
Dealing with David has been a pleasure. Before the trip, he was always available to answer our questions and offer advice, and during the trip he made sure to check in with us every day to see how we were getting on.
Brian was our driver, and he certainly did a brilliant job. Thanks to him, we had some unforgettable moments.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect Trip
A unique experience that we’ll never forget. From the moment we contacted the agency to ask for information right through to the end of the safari, David was attentive, professional and always willing to help. Thanks to that, we were completely confident that everything would go smoothly, and it did.
The driver/guide, Brian, was also excellent.
We’ll definitely recommend them.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionalism
A very customer-focused company. It was easy to communicate and plan the trip. They listened to all our requests, took everything into account, and offered a reasonable price compared to other companies. Conveniently, from Russia: 20% deposit, the rest upon arrival in cash.
The safari was fantastic: seven days, including the Big Five and the Great Migration across the Mara River.
Excellent guide: he quickly resolved all issues, and was great at finding animals and photo spots. We felt safe and comfortable.
(automatic translation from Russian)
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsibility
Excellent operator, the advance payment was small, and they agreed to take the rest in cash (which is important for tourists from Russia). Goodluck was a wonderful guide. The safari lasted seven days.
(automatic translation from Russian)
ES
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
happy
The price was good, the guide was super friendly and very helpful, and we saw all the animals we wanted to see.
(automatic translation from Spanish)
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The trip of a lifetime, thanks to Goldfinch!
I can't recommend this agency highly enough. I am so glad we chose Goldfinch to organise our tour. We spent six days and five nights on our safari, including Northern and Central Serengeti, Ngorogoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. From the start, Joseph was so helpful and accommodating, looking at different options for our accommodation and making excellent suggestions about the trip. All of his recommendations were spot on - he was a brilliant and very patient tour organiser!
What really stood out for us was the expertise and experience of our guide Eriki. He knew the areas and the wildlife so well, we had some absolutely jaw dropping encounters with the 'big five' but also some wonderful quieter moments, sitting with zebra and giraffe, spotting the little dikdiks, learning about the people and cultures of Tanzania. He was outstanding - so much so that our teenage daughters barely touched their phones for a week!
We chose Goldfinch because they seemed like a smaller operator, and the price was very competitive. I would 100% recommend them - it felt like we arrived as clients and left as friends.
Huge thanks to Joseph, Eriki and the team for making such special memories.
