20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari tour operator in Tanzania
We booked our dream honeymoon 5 day safari with Goldfinch and we couldn’t have asked for anything better!
From the get go, Brenda was responsive and organised, nothing was too much trouble and she made sure to accommodate everything that we were looking for. We had other quotes back from several other companies, but Brenda’s professionalism and responsiveness was far better than any other company we had spoken to.
We were collected from Arusha airport on the first day by Brenda and our guide for the next 5 days, Emmanuel. Emmanuel is a fantastic guide, again, nothing was too much trouble and he really went out of his way to make sure we were happy and that our safari trip was truly special. He was so knowledgeable about all of the animals and we were even lucky enough to be able to see the ‘big 5’. Emmanuel also allowed us the time to visit a Maasai village within the Ngorongoro Crater which we’d urge everyone to do if given the opportunity. It was brilliant and the people were so welcoming. It was great to get to know Emmanuel over the 5 days and we were sad to say goodbye at the end of our trip. On the last day we swapped guides and took a 2.5hr car journey from Arusha to Mt Kilimanjaro to walk the foothills to see Materuni Waterfalls, visit a coffee farm and the Chemka Hot Springs. We didn’t really know what to expect for this part of our trip, but it ended up being an amazing experience and the coffee farm and coffee tasting was another highlight for us! On the way back to the airport we met Brenda again, who gifted me a beach bag and sun hat for our onward journey to Zanzibar - such a lovely gesture!
We would recommend Goldfinch to anyone looking to book a safari trip, we had an unforgettable experience and have made memories that we will cherish forever.
Ben and Olivia Wright.
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari experience was fool.
Our 4-day safari was honestly one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. The mix of adventure, peace, and pure beauty was unreal.
We stayed 3 day in Masai Mara. Our guide Richard was the best, he knew so much about the animals and could spot things we’d never notice. The Masai Mara completely blew me away-seeing lions up close, elephants walking calmly by, and that endless open land stretching forever. We got a chance to meet up with Masai people and we were really impressed to see their cultural activities.
Last day at Lake Nakuru. The place gave us the peaceful side of Kenya, with flamingos painting the lake pink and the cool breeze through the forest. Lake Nakuru was the perfect ending to an incredible last day. Asante Sana Clevers tumuti🙏
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
We highly recommend East Safari Tours for anyone looking to do a safari and/or beach trip in Tanzania. Our trip was a customised 5 day safari (Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater) + 6 day beach trip (Zanzibar) for our honeymoon. Our driver and tour guide was especially great throughout the safari and knew the best places for us to see Lions, Cheetahs, Elephants, Leopards, Hippos etc.. thank you Obed at East Safari tours for ensuring the whole experience was magical for us!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Would do it again in a heart beat
where do I even start.. we got the best tour anyone could wish for. My father and I travelled with Brian on a 3 day Maasai Mara shared tour. He is the best driver anyone could wish for: he was at the right moment every time. Leopard was spotted? We were there in 5 min. Lioness with cubs? One of the first to arrive.
Communication wise everything was super easy and we had a great budget accommodation too. I would recommend this tour to everyone!!!
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional tour operator, professional, caring, and made my safari unforgettable.
Amazing safari with Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club! Everything was well organized, Rafael was fantastic, and I’ll remember this experience forever.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Experience - 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
We were a group of 7 people and went on the 3-day Murchison Falls safari.
From the inquiry and booking to the execution of the safari, everything was excellent! Communication with the Tour Consultant Sarah was extremely fast and uncomplicated. She was also very flexible regarding our change requests.
Pricing was fair and transparent.
Our tour guide was Ayub. Together with him, we had a wonderful safari.
He has great knowledge and always catered to our individual wishes.
All in all, it was an unforgettable experience for all members of our group.
Many thanks to Sarah and Ayub!
FR
Amazing safari with a wonderful chef
We had booked a 4-day safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with 2 nights in a tent and one in a hotel. To start, Steph welcomed us in Arusha the day before and showed us around Arusha and the market, it was great! During the safari we were treated to the wonderful guide Jeff, after 20 years of experience, he surprised us with his eagle eye, nothing escaped him! He allowed us to have the incredible chance to see the big six! It's magnificent! To make the safari even more amazing, we were accompanied by a chef just for us, he cooked us whatever we wanted in large quantities and it was excellent! During lunch in the camps we saw that we were privileged because most of the other people who were on safari with other companies had a miserable cardboard box with industrial food!
Before choosing this agency, I contacted about ten others. Fondness Vacations offered me one of the best prices for a top-quality service. In a word, it's INCREDIBLE!
Finally, Steph took us to a local brasserie at the end of the safari; we had a blast!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
Really responsive and helpful during the planning stages. Helped us get the perfect arrangements, answered all of our questions, and got us the directions and details we needed to find our way there and make the whole adventure happen. And we in route they were right there with us answering questions and providing information as needed.
US
Carson was Very knowledgeable
Carson was so nice and knowledgeable. Our group had people from all backgrounds and we were all so pleased with our experience. It was a great day.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable,professional
Wow—what an adventure! My trip to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru felt like stepping straight into a wildlife documentary. In the Mara, I got to see lions chilling in the grass, herds of wildebeest on the move, and those endless golden plains that just take your breath away. Then at Nakuru, it was a whole different vibe—the lake was splashed with pink from thousands of flamingos, and I even spotted rhinos up close (goosebumps moment!).
Between the game drives, the sunsets, and just soaking it all in, this safari was the perfect mix of excitement and pure magic. Honestly, it’s one of those trips that stays with you forever.