NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Generally good
The safari's were amazing and of good quality. Accommodations were nice and we were treated with hospitality. We saw a great amount of animals during the game drives and I had an amazing experience overall.
There are few points of improvement:
- Payment clarity: The operator charged me extra for the digital payment, which was not communicated before the trip started.
- The hotel in Nairobi halfway during the tour was not included, while the itinerary we agreed on stated that all accommodations would be included. This also resulted in additional costs.
- Accommodations in Tanzania did not include a towel, which became clear upon arrival. It would have been nice to be aware of it, so I could bring one myself.
- The bus ride from Nairobi to Arusha was not a comfortable one for someone with long legs. Small seats and a crowded bus.
Our safari was curated with expertise, professionalism and with a personal touch for our family!
Tapestry of Africa curated a 14 day safari in Kenya and Tanzania with private guides and luxury lodges. Matt worked with our family to develop a perfect trip; he met with us via Zoom to describe each day, showed excellent examples of our lodges with included meals, and educated us on how to prepare for the trip. Our Kenya driver/expert guide, Kim, picked us up in Nairobi and immediately started us off toward our game drive in Ol Pejeta Convervancy. Upon entering the gates, we immediately saw elephants, giraffes, zebra, then were amazed at a male and female lion walking right next to our vehicle, then stalking a warthog. Kim was professional, kind, and knowledgeable about all the animals and the best places to spy them. During our trip we spied 3 different leopards, which are typically elusive animals, but Kim guided us to them knowing where they typically stay. Each luxury lodge we stayed at was special with such friendly and expert service, beautiful accommodations, excellent and delicious food. We even took a hot air balloon ride over the savanna to see the animals and beautiful sunrise. Tapestry’s staff would keep in touch on a daily basis to make sure our needs were met. In addition to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, we went to Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, then to Tanzania where our guide, Eddie, was equally knowledgeable and professional to guide us through Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, then back to Kenya with Kim to guide us through Ambroseli National Park. Everywhere we went, it seemed the animals seemed to come to us or walk right by our vehicle. We saw elephants, lions, hippos, rhinos, buffalos, zebras, giraffes wildebeest, hyenas, cheetah, leopards, warthogs, gazelle, meerkats, every kind of African bird, the beautiful Masai people, the famous baobab trees, ancient volcanoes and Mount Kilimanjaro! Our first trip to Africa captured our hearts and we can not wait to come back for our next adventure!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and communicative
Extremely good value for money, with the operators, guides and contacts all being extremely knowledgeable and responsive. Everything ran smoothly, saw an abundance of wildlife, and reached everything on time
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience we've ever had
We loved the Lion King safari; it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience. We went for our honeymoon and enjoyed everything.
A huge thank you to Davidi, our Spanish-speaking guide, for making our trip so special every day. He was so helpful, we saw so many animals, including the Big Five, and we were thrilled. We highly recommend it!
Greetings, Javiera and Nicolas from Chile.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect. Always present, careful and perfect company for the safari
Very good option for a perfect safari. Trustful and knows very well what he is doing! Very happy for our choice!
CI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya, An Unforgettable Adventure
Between the vast savannas teeming with African wildlife and the vibrant energy of Nairobi, this journey through Kenya was a truly memorable experience. From the thrill of the safari to the urban discoveries of the capital, this trip beautifully blended breathtaking nature with rich cultural encounters.
I was deeply touched by the warm welcome and outstanding hospitality throughout the different parks. Having an experienced and dedicated guide and driver available at all times made every moment seamless and special.
A heartfelt thank you to Chris for making this adventure truly unforgettable.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience in Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park
Zambezi Expedition Travel and Tours was our go-to company for our two-day stay in Victoria Falls. We relied on them for airport-hotel transfers, the trip to Chobe National Park (safari and river cruise), and the helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Everything was organized perfectly and on time. The guides who accompanied us were knowledgeable and professional, allowing us to see the wonders of this region in the limited time we had. Thanks again to Oscar and Silence for their availability and courtesy. We hope to see you again soon.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal
This tour was incredible. I had been told by people who have been on safari that there is nothing like it, that it is life-changing. They were right. Witnessing the beauty and the raw power of nature is beyond compare.
Gofan Safaris provided this experience for us. Our tour guide/driver, Onesmus Mutunga is one of a kind. He was a wealth of information about every species and natural wonder. He patiently answered our questions, allowing us ample time to see everything, yet was still be mindful of the time to make sure we didn’t miss anything. It was easy to see that he loves what he does and enjoyed sharing everything he knew. He was also very careful—we always felt safe— and he saw to our every need while out on the reserve. The entire trip was comfortable and organized. The first day of safari we said hello to our guide. The day we left, we said good-bye to a friend. I highly recommend Gofan Safaris. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!! Nick is very knowledgeable, always scouting for animals, excellent driver.
This was a trip of a lifetime. My husband and I celebrated our 45 th anniversary with Nick and our new friends. We asked to see lions, and Nick found them. Watched the elephants take morning walk in front of Mt Kilamojaro. So incredibly close to all the wild animals in their natural habitats. We would definitely do this trip again!!!
EG
Very well organized and good value for money
Very reliable tour operator we did a 3 day safari, the accommodation was bery clean everything was included and everyone was extremely nice. We got a very good value for money would definitely recommend.