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Emilia   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Aug 14, 2025

Email Emilia  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Perfect organization, excellent guide!
5/5

Our 5-day safari with Goldfinch Adventures was just unforgettable.
From the very start, Brenda made everything easy. Her replies were lightning-fast, clear, and full of helpful details, which meant all we had to do was show up and enjoy. Once on safari, Emanuel took the experience to another level. He has this rare combination of patience, kindness, smiles and an incredible talent for spotting wildlife. Sometimes we had no idea where to look, and suddenly he’d point out a lion perfectly camouflaged in the bush or a cheetah with her cubs. He was the best guide we could ask for and the time with him past too fast. We came home with hundreds of photos, but more importantly, memories that we’ll carry for a lifetime.

Agness   –  
Tanzania TZ
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Aug 14, 2025

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He is the best
5/5

First I enjoyed alot with Goldfinch since the have good communication skills so far I can recommend the driver FRANK he had the best cooperation and the funniest stories and good company where he had good language to us in whatever thing we asked for assistance he helped of all really enjoyed his company.Also I liked the lunch box with variety of eating items😅😊

Beatrice Candid   –  
Tanzania TZ
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Aug 12, 2025

Email Beatrice Candid  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Vanessa was very incredible,i highly recommend her for your safari
5/5


Our day trip to Ngorongoro with Goldfinch Adventures was absolutely magical. From the moment we set off, our guide Frank amazed us with his incredible ability to spot animals truly one of a kind! Every sighting turned into a story, and he made the whole experience feel personal and unforgettable.

Even though it was just a day trip, it was worth every minute. Vanessa was well organized, thoughtful, and made sure we were comfortable, providing snacks and drinks along the way.

Whether you’re planning a short adventure or a multi-day safari, I highly recommend Goldfinch Adventures. They know how to turn a trip into a memory you’ll treasure forever.

Larry Holtz   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Aug 11, 2025

Email Larry Holtz  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Amazing
5/5

Goldfinch(Brenda and Frank) were absolutely wonderful to work with. Frank, our tour guide knew people, and had connections everywhere. That enabled us to be in the right spot at the right time on literally every adventurer couldn’t have went any better than it did, he got us right on top of a cheetah hunt as well as a lion hunt. They were always willing to go the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable safe and had the best experiences. they even agreed to drive us to Mwanza, which no other tour operator would do and that alone helped out immeasurably.

A hussain   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: August 2025 Reviewed: Aug 10, 2025

Email A hussain  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great experience
5/5

Great experience with Goldfinch, from planning it with Vanessa, to our Safari days. We went with two young children and we felt very safe with our driver Lazar.

We could tell we had a very experienced driver who was also helping out other safari drivers.

We would definitely recommend to anyone else going

Giacomo   –  
Italy IT
Visited: July 2025 Reviewed: Jul 31, 2025

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3-day safari: the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
5/5

Our 3-day safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater was an incredible adventure, made even better by our guide, Manuel. His deep knowledge of the wildlife and the land made every game drive exciting.
​The accommodations were just as memorable. The tented camp in the Serengeti offered an authentic, immersive safari experience, while the Acacia Farm Lodge near Ngorongoro was a luxurious and relaxing oasis.
​In short, it's a can't-miss adventure, and with Manuel as your guide, a truly unforgettable experience is guaranteed!

Yang   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2025 Reviewed: Jul 30, 2025

Email Yang  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Very reliable and helpful
5/5

Calvin who arranged the tour is very helpful and accommodating. Our tour guide Matthew is very experienced and very patient to take us to see all fives and five uglies as well as river crossing! Five of us had a wonderful time and kids love it so much! Highly recommended.

Katja   –  
Germany DE
Visited: July 2025 Reviewed: Jul 29, 2025

Email Katja  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Kevin was a very reliable friendly person who kept all his promises
5/5

We had a great safari experience. Kevin organised everything perfectly. From the transfer from Zanzibar to the airport, booking the flights to Arusha and back. We did a 4 days three nights safari with the national parks Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The best thing about the tour was our guide Noah. To our surprise, he spoke German and was able to tell us a lot about the animals and the parks. The chef Baraka also looked after us very well. We opted for the low-budget version. The tour and the food were really super good. Some of the tent camps are very basic, but you know that beforehand. We would book with Kevin Goldfinch again at any time.

Paul   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: July 2025 Reviewed: Jul 24, 2025

Email Paul  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Safari of a Lifetime
5/5

The guys at Goldfinch planned a once in a lifetime trip for us. The were always on hand for any queries we had, going above and beyond to help us. Always on time and making sure we saw everything we wanted. Great value for money and such kind and friendly staff. Thank you for the great memories.

Jamie   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2025 Reviewed: Jul 24, 2025

Email Jamie  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

1 day safari - Superb Experience - Thanks to all the Goldfinch team
5/5

I booked a one-day safari with Goldfinch Adventures before our trip to Zanzibar, based on the promise of excellent service from start to finish—and they absolutely delivered.

We chose the one-day safari as some members of our group had already experienced a longer tour in the past, so this was the preferred option. That said, if I were to do it again, I would definitely consider a two- or three-day safari instead. There were seven of us in total.

Our journey began with a hotel pickup in Zanzibar, headed to the airport for a flight to Arusha. When we arrived, we were informed of a short delay with the incoming flight from Dar es Salaam—not a big issue. I contacted Kelvin at Goldfinch, and he reassured us that everything would be taken care of. Unfortunately, a little while later, we were told the flight was cancelled.

Kelvin went above and beyond to ensure we didn’t lose the experience. To avoid another early start and a long day, he arranged a later flight and even covered an overnight stay in Arusha—completely free of charge. Not only that, but he personally picked us up from the hotel and gave us a tour of Arusha, which far exceeded our expectations. We were incredibly grateful for this level of care. Truly excellent service.

The next morning, we were collected from our hotel by our safari guide, Sam, and set off for Tarangire National Park. Sam was outstanding—extremely knowledgeable not only about the animals and the park, but also about Tanzanian culture, history, and everyday life. He was a pleasure to talk to, engaging with both adults and kids the entire day without ever losing our interest.

During the safari, we saw zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, warthogs, antelopes, vultures, and countless smaller birds I couldn’t name. We got very close to many of the animals and captured some amazing photos. One of the highlights was witnessing four female lions preparing and launching an attack on a huge herd of zebra. Although the zebras escaped, it was fascinating to watch the strategy and effort involved.

I’d recommend bringing a good DSLR and a couple of lenses if possible, like we did. That said, my daughter used her iPhone 16, and the photo quality was fantastic thanks to its excellent built-in camera.

If your budget allows, I’d highly recommend opting for the two- or three-day safari, which offers a more relaxed pace and the chance to visit the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll likely see even more wildlife. I’ll definitely be back to experience that.

Overall, I cannot recommend Goldfinch Adventures enough. The service and communication were top-notch from beginning to end. Kelvin was an outstanding host who couldn’t do enough for us, and Sam was an exceptional guide. Huge thanks to both of them!

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