Gofan Safaris & Travel Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, KATO & UATO
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $866 to $25,972 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email soumik basu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
not a very good experience
we went for a 11days trip to kenya and tanzania with family of husband wife and minor kid.we went with masai safari which provided a wonderful trip in kenya.they had sublet the tanzania part to gofan.when we arrived in arusha things were ok but not nice as mr meena from gofan met us and intially refused to provide water in the car which after some pressure and telling that i will call up masai safari to sort out issue mr meena did at last provide it.our driver guide joseph was good and we di enjoy our next 2 days in lake mynara and nogorongoro.the trouble started on the 3rd day when we reached the gates of serengati national park.we were made to wait 5 hours with food and little water as the great mr meena had not paid the park fees.we called hime after 1 and half hours and he continously lied that it will take only 10 mins more.ultimately nearly after 5 hrs without lunch and a small kid we managed to enter.we missed the game drive we were to do and went to reach our camp at about 4.30 to 5pm.NOT A SINGLE APOLOGY OR SORRY FROM GOFAN for this weird behaviour..there are lots of good reliable operators.my suggestion go look somewhere else.
DE
Email Emilia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Was communicative and nice
It was a nice trip, but too expensive. In the national park we barley saw animals. Just few giraffe and elephant. Even the time in the national park was way too short for this money. That was very disappointing.
CA
Email Jet Belgraver | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and affordable
Booked a weekend tour to Amboseli National Park last minute with GOFAN. The pick up was prompt, the driver/guide very knowledgeable. We did an afternoon safari upon arrival at the AA Lodge. Decent clean rooms and food and the next morning, another safari. Saw loads of giraffes, elephants, monkeys and other wildlife, definitely a highlight. Back promptly on Sunday late afternoon. Recommended given the price, accommodation, the ease of booking last minute and the nimble driver!
SA
Email Mahir | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days tour in Kenya
I have booked several tours with Gofan to different places within Kenya. Their service is reliable and trustworthy. I visited masaai mara, nakuru and naivasha which were unforgettably beautiful.. Special thanks to Gofan staff, Maria, for her support and guidance.
Email Kyle Waggener | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, Wonderful Driver
I can't say enough nice things about our driver, Onesmus. He was an excellent driver both in heavy city traffic and rough roads in the bush. He was an excellent wildlife spotter and was very knowledgeable about the wildlife that we saw. He was the first driver in Samburu to find the Leopard the day we were there. I am an avid birder and was pleasantly surprised by his knowledge of birds considering the focus on mammals for the safaris that we chose. We did the 7-Day Vintage Kenya Safari with an Amboseli Extension before that. I always felt that he had our safety and best interests as his number one priority. The only reason that I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 was that the itinerary that we were given prior to the trip was off a couple of times. An early morning game drive in Samburu was scheduled one morning that we had to skip due to the extremely long drive to Lake Naivasha. I really didn't mind but it seems that the drive time was underestimated on the itinerary for a couple days of the safari. It wasn't the drivers fault. It just takes longer to get to where we were going than the itinerary stated. The itinerary for the morning at The Ark Lodge also had the times mixed up. For example, it had us going on an early morning game drive, then having breakfast and then checking out. In actuality we had breakfast, checked out then went on the game drive. Very minor things that didn't effect how much we enjoyed the trip but necessary to get 5 stars. I would also like to commend the tour director for managing the lodging situation due to the election and overbooking by one of the lodges. We were bumped out of a couple of lodges prior to our staying there and he was able to book us into a different lodge and a luxury tented camp that were equal if not greater than the original plan.
Email Jill Hirsch | 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.
Email Michael | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great attention to detai.
Onesmus is a great guide and we had a wonderful safari experience with GoFan.
Email Richard Ray | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Hogan on the Masai Mara
I’ve traveled to Kenya and the Masai Marabnine times and this may have been the best trip yet. Wild Kingdom moments every day! Gofan is the best and our driver Onesmus was awesome!
Email KINOTI | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, very professional and patient team
The drivers are on time, professional,clean, engaging and knowledgeable.The office team very responsive.
Just what we wanted!
This safari was a very good value. We were able to book a second van on short notice because we were concerned about luggage fitting, and they were very accommodating. The most convenient part was that they took care of travel to the safari lodge and all the way back to the Nairobi airport.
We saw lots of animals and had a perfect amount of stops. Definitely a good budget safari!