IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
BOOK AND ENJOY THE TRIP
BOOK AND ENJOY THE TRIP
I don't usually write reviews, but when someone deserves it, it's more than obligatory.
We were looking for a local company for a safari, which we had organized a week before leaving. We had already booked round-trip tickets from Italy to Zanzibar, but no safari was organized yet.
We sent several requests for quotes, and with slow responses and slightly overpriced prices (especially from companies run by our fellow Italians), we were settling, given the short time before our departure.
Then, Joseph from Goldfinch sent us a message on WhatsApp. He was helpful, quick, and efficient, and in three days he organized the safari for us, booked the round-trip flights from Zanzibar, and organized EVERYTHING.
The agency was efficient, knowledgeable, and super available for every need.
The safari was PERFECT, the accommodations, even though we chose them last minute, were exactly as requested, and Alin, our Italian-speaking guide, made everything even better.
Alin was also super flexible with our requests. He accompanied us on the safari the entire time, and besides showing us the Big Five, he was super kind and non-intrusive.
The car was always clean, the lunches were basic but good, and the fridge in the jeep was always stocked with coke, water, beer, and wine (which not all companies offer).
Meanwhile, Joseph always made sure we were okay and that everything was going according to plan via WhatsApp messages.
I confirm, as in the other reviews, that you should trust them if you need to book a safari.
I'd also add that, unlike other companies, we only had to pay a deposit and then we paid directly in Arusha, meeting each other in person. So this made everything even more reassuring.
Having a large suitcase that I didn't want to carry around for the 5 days, Joseph arranged for me to store it in storage. Once I returned from the safari, I picked it up with ease and returned it to our driver, who then took us to the hotel where we would be staying for our beach break in Zanzibar.
I absolutely recommend it! We'll be sending lots of our Italian friends there.
P.S.: When we least expected it, Joseph even gave us a little something special before we left. Super sweet.
P.S.: If you have more time to choose your airline, go with Flight Link or Air Tanzania. I think they're the best.
Best agency ✨
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari tailored to our wishes
We had a fantastic experience on boat, day and night safari with Selous Mapumziko Lodge.
If you want to support locally owned businesses, book with them.
The guides were super friendly, knowledgeable and experienced and tailored the trip to our needs, ensuring we saw an amazing array of wildlife, including some hard-to-spot species.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful, detailed info and responses.
They were great to us. Trustworthy, and dealt well with my several questions. Made things very efficient.
PF
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Had a Fantastic Guide on The Safari of Our Dreams
The safari was truly exciting and filled with authentic wildlife adventure. Visiting the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti and the stunning Ngorongoro was unforgettable. Seeing the animals up close, especially the numerous lions we encountered, was an amazing experience. One of the highlights was watching the huge wildebeest herds gathering in Ndutu for the calving season.
Charles was absolutely the best guide and traveling companion, very knowledgeable, charming, funny, and so patient. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and experience
Nice trip guided by Geeman, very satisfying seeing all the animals:-)
DE
Experts
They are experts. Especially Moloko, our guide, was so friendly and full of Energy.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely Women with a good eye for all the animals.
Moloko was a really Nice Tour Guide, she tried to show us all of the big fives. She explained nicely. I would really recommend the tour.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing journey.
We did a 15 day tailor made journey through Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda created together with Nyumbu Journeys with some of our bucket list must do experiences and great tips from Living at Nyumbu. And the itinerary created was much better than we could have done ourselves. Communication was swift, very professional and solutions oriented both before and during our journey. The service provide by our guides and drivers was beyond expected, personal yet very professional and we had a lot of fun together for two weeks. Burundi was a bit of the beaten track but did not disappoint. Lots of thing to see and do and some very interesting meetings. Rwanda provides a solid tourist experience with both history and nature. The big surprise was Uganda where we had a really great time. Beautiful nature, friendly people, so much to see, do and experience.
This is not a tour we, even though we are seasoned travellers, could have created and gone through with ourselves. But Nyumbu Journeys made it possible and for that we are ever greatful.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enthusiastic knowledgable guide!
Moloko was amazing. She was energetic and fun and knew the answer to every question thrown at her.
I felt very safe the whole time even though we got up and close with loads of animals! We followed a rhino down the road and when it let us past, it prepared to charge at us!
We even saw a leopard and stared straight into its eyes!!
The food was brilliant with stunning views!
Definitely recommend the tour!!!