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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari experience with Goldfinch Adventures
Our safari with Goldfinch Adventures exceeded all expectations! The organization was impeccable, and the level of professionalism from the entire team was truly impressive.
We were fortunate to explore stunning landscapes and observe incredible wildlife up close. A special thank you to our wonderful guides, Joshua and Samuel – professional, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. They made every moment special.
Also, hats off to Kelvin for his flawless coordination and quick, helpful communication throughout the booking and planning process.
Goldfinch Adventures is a top-tier safari operator. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic, well-organized, and unforgettable safari experience!
Thank you!!!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful unforgettable experience
We had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Bloblo, who went above and beyond to make our adventure unforgettable! Not only did we see a wide variety of animals, but Bloblo also handled all my personal requests flawlessly. Communication was clear and professional throughout, and the company proved to be incredibly reliable. Highly recommended!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organised everything and looked after us well
Norman was a great owner/operator of the safari and organised everything as well as looked after us for both our outward and inbound drive from and to Joburg. He booked our stay the Kruger Gate Hotel and organised our Safaris with SANParks and one of his freelance tour guides. Although at times it was a bit confusing who our guide would be for the day as plans did change along the way, we always felt safe and well looked after and Norman himself was warm and friendly.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They skipped the last game drive day 😢😢😢
I really enjoyed the lodgings that we stayed in for the tour, really beautiful and relaxing. However, we were meant to get 3 game drives. On the last day we just drove out of the park without the final game drive which was really disappointing
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience - great guide.
Climbing Mount Meru was incredible from start to finish. The entire team worked so hard to make the trek safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. The porters deserve huge praise — they carried heavy loads with such skill and always greeted us with smiles and encouragement, which kept morale high on the tougher stretches of the trail.
That said, special recognition has to go to our main guide, Hussein. He was absolutely outstanding. Hussein combined deep knowledge of the mountain with genuine care for every member of the group. He set a perfect pace, checked on us constantly, and made sure we understood what to expect each day. His calm reassurance during the steep summit push gave us the confidence to keep going, and thanks to him, we all made it to the top safely.
Hussein also shared so much about the park’s wildlife, geology, and history, which turned the climb into more than just a physical challenge — it was a learning experience too. His professionalism and warmth really set this trek apart.
If you’re considering climbing Mount Meru, I couldn’t recommend this team enough. The porters are incredible, and with Hussein leading the way, you’ll be in the very best hands. Five stars without hesitation!
MA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Was excellent and well-planned.
Tall Masai Safari was excellent and well-planned. There was some confusion and misunderstanding because the tour was run by a different company and each passenger was from a different agency. On the seventh day, I was not given water and was asked to buy some, as the guide said the agent should have provided. Benson was helpful in this situation even though I had already bought water. Benson made arrangements for a car to drop me off at my hotel while the tour drops everyone off in the city centre, and he was quick to reply and assist with any concerns or problems that arose. Fantastic service at a reasonable cost.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Professional Organization
I had the pleasure of working with Brian who was very attentive to my needs. There was excellent communication between Brian and I throughout the process. They delivered as expected and more. Super Eagles can organize has many Safari programs around Kenya and other parts of Africa to fit any budget. I am happy to recommend Brian and Super Eagles for a beautiful experience.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Balu Travel exceeded my expectations - and they are very high - 10 stars
This summer, my family visited the Masai Mara Reserve for a safari with Balu Travel Limited, so our 8-year-old son could experience wild animals in their natural habitat, and we had such an incredible experience.
Upon our arrival at Nairobi International, the Balu team met us at the airport and transported us to our hotel. This was a no-hassle experience which started the trip on a wonderful note. After a long flight and landing in a strange international airport for the first time, it was awesome to walk outside and have someone meet you right where you were. We stayed overnight at Hotel Boulevard. This hotel was one of about 5 recommended by Balu and it was a great choice. The hotel had all the toiletries and a very attentive front desk staff. There is a restaurant on site.
I was in constant communication with Mr. Morris, who always answered my many many questions – thoroughly. He told me exactly what time our guide would pick us up the next morning.
The next day, our tour guide, Mr. Isaac, picked us up from the hotel at about 6AM and transported us via our private tour bus to the Masai Mara.
When we got to our luxury hotel, ‘Jambo Mara Lodge,’ we were welcomed with watermelon juice and a wet warm rag to wipe and refresh ourselves. The staff provided exceptional service, and we were escorted to the restaurant because we were on time for lunch. We were then escorted to our personal glass cottage. The meals we ate there for the duration of our time were wonderful as we enjoyed African dining at its finest. The water/juices were safe to drink. The spreads and varieties of food – for every meal – was awesome. It was all displayed so elegantly, and tastefully. The staff was so wonderful, pleasant and helpful – attending to our every need.
Later that afternoon, we embarked on our first ever -Game Drive (safari) where we saw a wide array of animals in their natural habitat including gazelles, impalas, zebras, wilde beasts, vultures, elephants, baboons, and lions. That was a taste of great things to come.
On day 2, we started our game drive at 7:30AM, and we shared our anticipated animal encounter list with Isaac, and he said he will take us to the various animals. First up, we saw a lion and lioness up close, along with other tour trucks, as they gave us a dating and mating show. The experience was amazing, and Isaac told us that this can happen many, many times a day. From there, Isaac took us where we saw a giraffe tower (many giraffes together-tallest animal in the world). We also saw cheetahs, cranes, ostriches, warthogs, meercats, water buffalos, hippos, crocodiles, and many more lions, gazelles, impalas, zebras, wilde beasts, giraffes, and many others. Many of the animals walked alongside our vehicle on the tour trail, and this was very exciting to behold. We always felt safe with Isaac and focused on enjoying the experience.
Around midday, we found a balanitis tree in an open area where we had our first bush lunch with many wild animals in the background. This was in the Serengeti Park in an area were Kenya borders Tanzania. The feeling we experienced during this moment was phenomenal. We were able to call family back home as far as the Caribbean (via what’s app - video) and share the experience with them.
After lunch, we continued our game drive where we saw many more animals. We were taken to see Crocodiles and hippos, where a special ranger took us along the bank of a river to see them. This was one of the animals my son wanted to see. This is an experience we will never forget.
We enjoyed every bit of our game drives.
Now I will talk about our tour guide – Isaac. I do not have enough positive words to describe Isaac. This man was exactly what we needed. On the way to the Maasi Mara, he introduced us to the local music and had us dancing and learning Swahili very early on the trip. Isaac is down to earth, warm, friendly, caring and just downright awesome. He bonded with my 8-year-old in a way that makes this mother’s heart so happy. Isaac is now part of our extended family. We gave him a list of the animals we wanted to see and (I still don’t know how) but he knew how to maneuver that great span of Safari and find the animals we wanted to see. There are no road or directional signs on the safari. It is amazing to see how he knew where to go.
We had so many questions, he answered them all, he went above and beyond each time. He was always on time to start our days. He left no stone unturned for us. He was obviously known and respected by his peers (he seemed to know everybody, and everybody knew and respected him). Our tour guide- Isaac was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. I could not ask for a better experience than we had with him. We were sad when the safari ended, and my son cried.
As a reference point, we are a family of 3 - 2 parents and an 8-year-old boy. We travelled from Tampa Fl, went through London, to get to Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi – Kenya. I was anxious leading up to the travel date. This was a whole new world for us and the media can be cruel. The places we stayed at were top class. I remember contacting one of the hotels and asking if they provide towels and toiletries. I needed to know how to pack. They provided everything – from shower caps to bedroom slippers, toothbrushes and Jambo Mara even had robes. The experience we had was better than most top-class hotels in the US.
If you are reading this and are apprehensive in choosing a company, choose Balu Travel. Morris took care of all the details, and it was a seamless transaction. I had no issues – NO ISSUES. From the time we exited the airport, until Isaac dropped off at our hotel in Nairobi, we were taken care of to the utmost degree. We have no reservations with recommending Balu Travel – there is nothing they could have done better – it was the best.
We will never forget his experience and will be forever grateful to Balu Travel and by extension – Isaac.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide with attention to detail
We had a wonderful experience with Laxatrails. From the time of booking, Peter
was in close contact and available to answer all questions. All transfers and hotels were perfectly organised. John, our guide was excellent, making sure we saw so many animals and looking after us throughout the trip.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was all as described.
It was all as described. Masai Safari in the tall
Benson was really helpful and focused.
They were adaptable when it came to arranging clients from various offices. All things considered, Tall Masai Safari is highly recommended.
However, there was one drawback that I must address. Nearly everyone in our group experienced extremely bad dyspepsia; the first accommodation was probably the cause. Other group members later corroborated this.