Golden Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, HATAB, BOGA & House of Beyond
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $690 to $2,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Gill Williams | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One adventure after another.
Totally exceeded our expectations from our first encounter with Rob Barber, a truly special guide, who has the most exceptional knowledge of the wildlife and the magical environment of Botswana. We have experienced all types of accommodation in different areas of the delta and desert, from luxury camps to mobile safaris and all have been of the highest standards. We have witness the interaction between prey and predator on every game drive and a firm favourite has to be witnessing African wild dogs from slumber to achieving their aim of feeding their pups and themselves. The exhilaration of being in the presence of lions, elephants, leopards, baboons, etc is second to none. The beauty and tranquillity of being on the water fishing, surrounded by the array of bird life is therapy. From the exceptional accommodation, wonderful food, dedicated staff and the beauty of Botswana Rob truly knows how to create a holiday that will last a lifetime as you will return time and time again.
Email Susan Gray | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A journey through the best wilderness on the planet with a born naturalist and bush expert.
I was brought up in the bush, have had numerous wildlife experiences, so I am no push over on quality experiences in that environment. I was truly impressed by the knowledge shared from the story about the size and volume and intricate nature of the simple termite mound to spending more than an hour as part of an elephant herd with their babies all around us and both parties totally relaxed and witnessing Elephant parenting dynamics such as trying to get the young to have their midday nap. Then on seeing a couple of twitching ears amongst the foliage Rob got down low and sent some calls into the dense undergrowth and then what emerged in front of us on the road was a pack of beautiful Wild dogs, a rare siting indeed. They were on the hunt and we followed them on their hunt for at least an hour and a half through dense bush bumpy terrain - wow! What an experience even the most priveleged of us bush folk recognise the enormity of the experiences we had on that 10 day trip of a lifetime. Only a true naturalist such as Rob has his finger on the pulse in the most beautiful environment that is the Okavango Delta - the last of real Afica and now a UN World Heritage site.
Email SK | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Safari Experience
Golden Africa provides a unique safari experience. Have now been on multiple safaris with Golden Africa, the organisation and attention to detail is superb and a lot of effort is put into ensuring each trip is tailored to your individual requirements. The game viewing has been excellent and it is combined with incredible guiding knowledge and the ability to communicate effortlessly how animals behave in the environment in a very interesting way to guests. The respect Golden Africa show to animals has also been an important point for us.
Nothing is too much trouble for the team and I really appreciated the Gin being flown in when we managed to drink the bush bar dry.
Email Kate | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
This was our 5th safari with Golden Africa (the first was back in January 2008) and we return again and again simply because they're the best safari operators we've ever travelled with. Wonderful sightings, knowledgeable and ethical guiding, incredible attention to detail - every trip is unique and yet provides a consistently high standard of service.
Both my husband and I have lived abroad and traveled extensively: between us, we have lived on 5 continents, and have visited some 50+ countries. In 20-some years of travel, we've only twice returned to be repeat clients / guests of any company, and Golden Africa is top of that list. They are simply in a completely difference league to the others and I can't recommend them highly enough.
Email Patrick Gammell | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top ranking safari with a first class guide
I am lucky enough to have been on safaris in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania and Rwanda over almost 40 years. I had heard that Botswana was probably the best and it was. Our experience was greatly enhanced by Rob Barber's exceptional knowledge and skill which enabled us to enjoy some outstanding sightings.
Rob quietly runs a very efficient operation giving the best of personal service and enjoyment to his fortunate clients. Without doubt the best safari I have experienced.
Email Sally Oyler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding and exhilarating safari, tremendous fun too.
All worked brilliantly and was done with great expertise and at just the right level. We had some exceptional sightings which were made possible and were greatly enhanced, by our superb guide, Rob Barber. I would unreservedly recommend him and his company, Golden Africa for a truly memorable safari.
FR
Email Helene & Nicholas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Safari !
A few years ago, we spent a few days with Rob, our guide, in the Duba concession of the Northern Okavango Delta.
It was just unbelievable and unforgettable!!
Rob is completely passionate, he knows the bush very well, and he wanted to show us everything!
We spent some fantastic hours with him such as early mornings with some beautiful birds or some big lions sleeping, late afternoons in the middle of thousands of buffalos in some magic sundown lights, and even late evenings, under the stars, in the middle of millons of fireflies, or very close to the lions mating.
And we will never forget the lioness swimming across the river!
This was not our first experience of Africa, we have been traveling through Southern Africa several times, but we will keep this safari in our minds like a wonderful dream !
And we are really looking forward to coming back one day.
Thank you Rob!
Email Gill | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had an amazing time, I would not call it a holiday more an amazing adventure.
Rob is one of the most incredible guys ever, he is a walking encyclopaedia on every animal bird tree or plant in Botswana . His team of staff are amazing there food and hospitality were the best .
The wild life we saw and we have been quite a few times on different safaris surpassed all our expectations, cannot recommend Rob and his team enough.
Gill, Steve, Jane Steve.
UK
Email Pat | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best trip ever
I went on safari with Rob as my guide in Khwai last year in a mobile camp. I have done a number of Safaris in various countries in Africa and this was just the best. The staff in the camp looked after us really well and there was always plenty of food and drink available. Rob's truck was great with plugs to charge our camera batteries and a fridge which was constantly stocked with soft drinks for us. Rob was very informative as a guide and knew the area well enough to read the wildlife signs and find the wildlife that I wanted to see. He listened to what I wanted to get from the trip and was able to point out birds and reptiles as well as mammals. Before booking the holiday Rob had advised me on the area to visit so that I would have a chance of seeing the animals that I wanted to see. As soon as I got home I started to work out how I could afford to go with him again.
NZ
Email Joan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely professional, hard working, considerate, and experienced. We loved the camping in the wild
We loved the carefully planned route tracks and huge effort for us to experience the animals and birds. Understood our needs. Loved it.