35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply the best!!!
The best safari we've been on in all our years was with Banda from spoor trackers the most knowledgeable guide I've come across from flaura to fauna he knew it all and we had the most incredible animal encounters one wouldn't even dream of definitely a must visit when I Botswana. Use spoor trackers you will definitely come back again and again
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An outstanding experience brought to me from outstanding guides!
Our tour guides Paul and Isabella did everything they could to make our Africa experience an unforgettable trip. Through their kindness, flexibility and 100% dedication to my happiness, my experiences in Africa will always be remembered as a place of love and peace. Definitely a priceless experience... Great value for a trip never to be forgotten.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience with Paul
I recently had the pleasure of touring with Paul from Kitonga Tours and Safaris, and it was an unforgettable experience! His extensive knowledge of the local wildlife and culture made every moment special. Paul was not only informative but also incredibly passionate about his work, which made our safari feel personal and engaging. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the region!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Desmond was the best guide! Super friendly, positive, and knowledgeable!!
We did the sunset and night tour, which was very cool (we saw many animals), and it was such an amazing experience that I wanted more time. Especially for first time safari goers, highly recommend spending a whole day or weekend and doing multiple rides; couldn't get enough of the landscape and animals!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible four days.
I have never done such a beautifully planned trip before. The experience of going to bed while looking at the stars in the night sky in the Serengeti and the morning game drive with cheetahs - everything was just amazing! The guide was amazing, answered all our questions beautifully. On the last day, the view of the Ngorongoro Crater was breathtaking - so beautiful! Thank you AGLOW SAFARIS.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good trip
We had a good trip with Simon as our guide. They were very communicative, responded to all our questions. Simon also helped change our itinerary during the trip, to make it more convenient for our flight schedule. We had some trouble with the hotel not understanding what vegan food was the first night, but Simon helped communicate with them and we did not have any trouble with our meals after that.
Overall we would recommend this safari group.
PT
Professional.
Leonard proved to be a professional guide with excellent knowledge and comunication skills.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional
Tapestry of Africa planned and executed a phenomenal safari tour of Tanzania and Kenya. It was a luxury tour, with knowledgeable and caring tour guides, comfortable safari vehicles, exceptional hotels/lodges and many well planned safari tours.
Planning and booking with Matt was an absolute pleasure. Matt gave some great recommendations, suggested many well thought through alternatives and helped plan around all my needs!
Hilda booked all the places and provided great details on what to expect. Hilda and Matt were fantastic in helping us replan as I moved some dates and extended some stays and added some flights. They were a joy to plan and book with.
The Kenya and Tanzania guides they arranged were fantastic! We got to see all the big five (many times), plus lots and lots of animals, birds and reptiles. It was a truly mesmerizing experience, mainly because the guides knew where to take us at what time of the day.
Visited Nairobi, Masai Mara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Serval and Amboseli NP’s. All accommodations were five star, all food was exceptional and the safari times were well paced.
I would absolutely recommend booking with Tapestry of Africa for all your African safari and travel needs. I certainly will be booking through them again very shortly.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Matt and the Tapestry of Africa team gave us an East Africa safari experience that we won't ever for
This is a long review so apologies in advance.
Last August we travelled to Africa for the first time. We joined a small group (16 person) safari tour that travelled overland from Zimbabwe to South Africa. It was an amazing holiday and we saw things we’d only dreamt about and it left us wanting to see more.
We knew we wanted to visit eastern Africa, roughly where, when and for how long for. We also knew that even 16 was too many. SafariBookings is such a great resource to search for operators that can deliver what you’re after. We were amazed to find for not a lot more than last year’s trip we could actually take a private safari.
Tapestry of Africa was one of a couple of companies we contacted. One was very well established and Tapestry was a very new operator. We were initially looking at Kenya and Uganda/Rwanda. Both companies responded quickly and with great options but they weren’t working for us. We asked Matt if they were operating the 20 day Grand Kenya and Tanzania Expedition we’d seen on SafariBookings and when Matt said yes, we knew it was the tour for us. We also really liked Tapestry’s payment and cancellation policy.
Matt worked to make the tour fit our budget and our needs. We weren’t looking for a luxury tour. Mid-range is our thing. For medical reasons we just needed a guarantee of an ensuite bathroom. Matt prepared a quote with the details of proposed lodges and mid-range looked pretty amazing!
Over the next short while we worked closely with Matt to get the tour to be exactly what we wanted. We then added a friend to the tour and now it was just a matter of counting down the months until we made the long journey from Australia to Kenya.
We had more questions and these were answered quickly by Matt and Hilda.
Regular emails were sent to us with important information regarding what to expect, and to remember to organise visas and vaccinations. The one list that wasn’t really great was the packing list. If we’d used the provided list and packed for four weeks we would have needed an extra vehicle!! Every lodge we stayed at for two nights offered laundry. Our advice is to pack light and smart and plan to wash regularly.
As a gay couple we also had some concerns about travelling to two countries with laws/policies that could affect us but Matt assured us the safari industry was welcoming and not to be worried.
Itinerary - five stars
Price - five stars
Communication - five stars
Our friend travelled on his own to Nairobi and arrived early on the same day as us. Albert met our friend at the airport, and Kevin, another Tapestry staff member, met us. My partner and I are quite independent travellers and we booked our own airfares, and the hotels we stayed at the start and end of our tour.
The safari. Just one word describes it - amazing.
Our guide to be Jackson contacted me the night before to let us know what time he would be at the hotel to pick us up. He was there waiting for us the next morning when we came down from our room. It was a surreal experience to realise that Kigwara, the Landcruiser safari vehicle in the hotel driveway, was just for us.
Then we were on our way to Meru National Park and it was very clear we were all going to get on fantastically. And we did. Jackson was brilliant - funny, caring and organised. He was a great driver, a great spotter and became a great friend.
Safaris are always pot luck as to what you’ll see. Go expecting to be surprised. We chose not to travel in high season to try to avoid the crowds. It means the animals might not be as abundant but it also means you might be alone when you do see them. And see them we did.
We visited Meru, Samburu, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara in Kenya before crossing into Tanzania. For all of us, Samburu was the highlight of Kenya part one. Gorgeous landscapes, an amazing lodge and so many animals. Big five and special five already seen in the first four days of our safari!
On the whole, travel days were quite short, nearly all under five hours. The one day that was very, very long was when we crossed the border into Tanzania and travelled to the Serengeti. Considering the Mara and Serengeti are the same gigantic reserve, 13 hours is a long day, lodge to lodge. One thing I have to stress here is to make sure that you have the little vaccination book with your yellow fever vax recorded. Our friend had the vax but not the book, and had to pay USD50 to get one.
Ernest, our Tanzania guide, was very different to Jackson. Quiet and reserved but so knowledgeable and a great wildlife spotter.
The Serengeti was awesome. 40+ lions over two days. Ngorongoro was like being in a giant open range zoo. Lake Manyara and Tarangire, elephant heaven.
Only one itinerary glitch. When we drove straight past the entrance to Lake Manyara NP I asked Ernest why we hadn’t entered. I showed Ernest our itinerary and he just wasn’t aware. A couple of quick phone calls back to the office and the issue was resolved. Lake Manyara was really fantastic. I’m glad I spoke up.
Then it was back to Kenya for elephant overload - Amboseli, where we went on a balloon ride gazing at a perfectly clear Kilimanjaro, and finally the two Tsavos.
You can’t do anything about the roads and some of them are bad, REALLY bad. Be prepared. Into and out of our lodge at Masai Mara won the prize for worst, followed closely by the road out of Lake Naivasha. The road from Serengeti to Ngorongoro was high speed corrugated hell as well.
The seats in our vehicle were super comfortable, and for three the vehicle was perfect, as we could slide the first and middle row seats to make more room for each of us.
Our lodges without exception were all excellent. We slept in a mix of large safari tents and permanent structures. We had just one issue. This was at Fig Tree Camp after our first night and it was resolved by Jackson the next morning. Don’t ever hesitate to raise issues with your guide. They are there to help you.
For me the highlight was Acacia’s Enkirari Wilderness Camp in the Serengeti, a tented camp surrounded by gnu and zebra massing before the migration. Meals were usually served as buffets, were freshly prepared and there was good variety. Some will of course not do it, but I ate salads and fruit, and drank cocktails with ice and suffered no ill effects.
Hilda and Albert were in constant contact via WhatsApp, checking how things were going and asking us to let us know if anything needed following up.
We can’t recommend Tapestry of Africa highly enough. If I could have, I would have turned around and retraced our steps in the reverse order.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Goldfinch Adventures!
From the moment we booked our safari holiday with Goldfinch Adventures, we knew we were in excellent hands. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about wildlife. We saw the Big Five within the first two days—lions lounging under acacia trees, elephants on a peaceful march, and even a rare glimpse of a leopard. The game drives were timed perfectly, and the vehicle was comfortable and well-equipped for photography and wildlife viewing.
The accommodations arranged by Goldfinch were beyond our expectations. Each lodge blended luxury with the natural beauty of the landscape, offering breathtaking views, delicious meals, and the warmest hospitality we’ve ever encountered.
What stood out most was the personalized touch throughout our journey every moment felt curated just for us. We returned home with memories that will last a lifetime and a deep appreciation for the incredible work Goldfinch Adventures puts into creating truly magical safari holidays. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a meaningful, thrilling, and beautifully organized African adventure!