Goldfinch Adventures Directors
Goldfinch Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $190 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Gareth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
I think I will really struggle to do justice to just how perfect everything was.
We were going on safari to celebrate my daughters 21st and partners 40th which landed on the same day.
Right from the very beginning Brenda, who sent out original quote, was fantastic. Very responsive to emails, answered all my questions, made tweaks that I wanted. She also helped to arrange the little extras for the birthday celebrations. The highlight of which was the private bush dinner we had when we stayed at Serengeti Sametu Camp. She even met us at the airport to introduce us to our guide and make sure all was ok which I thought was a lovely touch.
All the accommodation that Brenda recommended was fantastic. As well as Sametu we stayed at Suricata Boma Lodge and Moyo Tented village. The staff at all the accommodations were amazing. Very welcoming and friendly and the service was excellent.
The safari experience itself was even better than we imagined. This was in large part due to our guide Swahibu. Not only did he have 25 years experience of the safari and the knowledge to go with it he was also very good company. He actually joined us for dinner one evening and was great getting to know a bit more about him and his family. Swahibu took us to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. All with very different characteristics and different things to see. The animals were obviously the highlight but it would be easy to focus only on that and not notice how breathtakingly beautiful Tanzania is as well. We honestly couldn’t have asked for more from the safari experience.
In terms of price. I got a quote from Trailfinders and thought safari wasn’t for me!!! But the value for money from booking from a specialist operating inside Tanzania made it all possible. I don’t think it made a single bit of difference in terms of the quality of the experience but made a huge difference to my bank balance 😃.
As I say probably can’t do it full justice I’m a short review but all I can say is I can’t recommend the experience enough. And if I ever go back I will be using Goldfinch Adventures!
Email Pranav | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We loved Swahibu’s enthusiasm and determination to explore as much as possible with the time we had.
From start to finish, Kelvin was incredibly attentive in accommodating all of our changes, and every part of the trip felt hassle-free, with plenty of food, drinks, bathroom and photo stops, opportunities to grab gifts, a different comfy lodge every night, and even a night drive arranged with another operator so we never felt we were missing out.
Our guide, Swahibu, was fantastic—his enthusiasm and determination to explore as much as possible with the time we had, his deep knowledge and clear love for the Serengeti, plus great binoculars and a real eye for positioning the vehicle, meant that even with a lot of driving every day felt packed, purposeful, and helped us discover our own love for the park. He confidently planned each next move and coordinated with other guides to find the best sightings. Goldfinch handled all logistics excellently—every flight, transfer, pickup, baggage hold, and drop-off was smooth, responses were fast whenever we needed anything, the itinerary was very customizable, and the trip was extremely well priced (we compared multiple quotes and Goldfinch was by far the most affordable for the same inclusions, plus the perk of unlimited liquor), making this an amazing option for a couple like us but equally great for families or any group.
Our only real regrets were being unable to do the Nogrongro descent as said in the itinerary and permit issues on last-day game drive which caused us to miss the few fleeting migration sightings and dramatic moments (like a lion kill) other guests caught pictures of that morning even though it was a difficult late-November window. I guess that just means we will have to come back! It was clear that the team, especially Swahibu and Kelvin, truly did their best to make it all happen. Overall, it was a wonderfully organized, stress-free, and memorable safari experience that we would happily recommend to anyone.
Email Penny | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply Perfect In Every Way
I recommend Goldfinch (GF) without hesitation. I contacted five safari companies with identical enquiries, yet only two replied - and Brenda at GF responded immediately, which was a very lucky thing for us. She was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and crafted the perfect itinerary.
When I later asked if my 93-year-old father could join, she liaised with the camps straight away, and every adjustment was handled flawlessly. The camps themselves were stunning, and the staff were amazing - they even adored singing and dancing with my dad, which meant the world to us.
Our guide, Ludo, was exceptional, and we were fortunate enough to see the Big Five and so much more.
Thank you, GF, for an unforgettable adventure and memories that will last a lifetime.
Email Bola | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Knowledgeable and Kind
From the booking process to the actual tours, We had an amazing experience. Kelvin did excellent in communicating with us and following up, even keeping us
Informed of political events in the area that may impact travel. He went above and beyond.
Our tour guide, Mr Swahibu did really well. He made sure we were well set up at our hotels before leaving everyday. He even made sure, on the safari, that we saw animals that we individually wanted to see. Even going deep in the jungle if that’s what it took.
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Email Frans-Philip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experiences in beautiful surroundings
Really enjoyed our 5-day private tour with Goldfinch Adventures. We had a tour through Tarangine, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Mataruni. During our safari, our tour guide Joshua guided us to see and learn about all the big five in addition to other animals and wildlife in the Savanna. We had some great lodges for our overnight stays with great meals both for dinner and breakfasts. The lunches consisted of pre-made lunchboxes which also were quite good. Our last day we spent exploring the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro which was exciting - also got to try the arabica coffee with the locals.
Email Phil | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing!
We had the most amazing experience with Goldfinch, from planning with Kelvin to the best host in Sam…I cannot praise these guys enough. The safari helped us see every wild animal in its natural habitat and the evenings were fabulous in just the best accommodation. In fact the clamping tent in the middle of the Serengeti was better than any hotel room….again thanks for a truly wonderful trip. All the best The Andersons
Email Rika | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
Amazing 8-day private safari with Goldfinch Adventures, with excelent guide, Swahibu Othoman, who showed us so many animals and special sightings. Accommodation were fantastic, so were all arrangements done by Brenda. Tanzania stole our hearts - will definately return.
Email David Fredericks | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Goldfinch Adventures make dreams a reality
My partner and I opted for Goldfinch Adventures to organise and plan our 13 day combined Safari and Beach vacation in October 2025. It appears we chose wisely as we both agree it was the best vacation we have ever had (and we have been to many places!). Kelvin listened to our requirements and put together a very professional full itinerary for our private tour. Together we tweaked a couple of bits here and there before settling on the final product. Everything was taken care of, from transfers, to accommodation bookings, park fees, food & refreshments and knowledgeable guides, and for any queries he was available via WhatsApp. We swear we had the best driver/guide in Tanzania. Samwel made this trip for us with his kind heart, keen eyesight, sense of humour and expert driving skill. By the end of the week he had become a friend, after seeing the big 5 and so much more in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorogoro. We visited Kilimanjaro and literally made our own coffee from beans to roasting to crushing and boiling. We swam in the hot spring of Chemka. Our second week was more relaxing and less complex on the white sands of Zanzibar but this too was organised by Kelvin including the domestic flight. Do not be alarmed by the "30% up front and pay the rest in cash once you get there". This appears to be typical practice for the local operators. We cannot fault any part of this trip and can thoroughly recommend Goldfinch Adventures to plan your experience of Tanzania & Zanzibar.
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Email Diogo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was the best, he knew the best way to look for all the big five animals
We had the best experience, everybody was very nice and kind to us. And they did there best to make sure we would have a great time and a good safari experience, even for the accomodations, and the amazing food we had.
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Email Ofer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good prompt communication — everything went as planned.
Excellent Experience, reliable Tour operator, good prompt communication, everything ran smoothly.
Great guides on the trip, Hamad and Swahibu, flowed with our pace, very informative while not too talkative.