Goldfinch Adventures Directors
Goldfinch Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,296 to $10,407 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Christer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 4 Day Safari with Samweli
This 4 day safari was the trip of a lifetime. Flying in and out of Zanzibar, we visited Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Each park offered stunning scenery and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Our guide, Samweli, was exceptional. His knowledge, kindness, and dedication made the experience truly special. He went out of his way to make sure we saw as much as possible and felt completely taken care of.
The lodges were beautiful, each with its own unique charm and amazing service. And the food throughout the trip was delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better safari and tour guide, Samweli.
Email Martin and Amy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience from 1st email to finish
Firstly, Brenda, who organised our tour, was fantastic. Responded very quickly to my messages and quickly adjusted the tour with the amendments I wanted to make.
Secondly, Emanuel, our driver, was brilliant. He was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable throughout the 4days. His driving was safe at all times. He managed to find all the animals on our list and got as close as possible when allowed.
Finally, the recommended accommodation was amazing. We stayed in a lodge, tented camp, and upgraded hotel all had great locations, facilities and fantastic food.
I highly recommend Goldfinch and the team.
An absolutely unbelievable experience, a must!
I don’t normally leave reviews but I had to make an exception for this. What an amazing 4 days/ 3 nights experience on our very first Safari!
Firstly a huge shoutout to Deo @ Goldfinch Adventures our organiser who made the transition effortless. We made contact in March 25 and just completed our tour in July 25. Firstly communication and responses were instant via email, to which then we switched to speaking over WhatsApp who would answer my numerous questions within hours. This was an extra special trip especially for me as I wanted to propose to my girlfriend. Deo advised how best to play it out and in which location, arranging with the local accommodation a special setup for the last evening. The plan came together and she said YES!! - Deo brother, you are a legend.
We had a private tour which entailed just myself and my new fiancée in the 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser. A lot of other tours were crammed with upto 6 people in one vehicle, which would have been really uncomfortable. Especially as you carry your suitcases with you. We did see another Goldfinch Adventures 4x4 along our tour which again had only another couple in.
Secondly a huge shoutout to Sele our driver/guide who has nearly 30 years experience of Safari tours and the Serengeti. The man is a walking/ talking satnav and such a knowledgable man. For 3 solid days, we covered maybe 400-500 miles looking for animals and not once did he use maps. He knew exactly where to go. Now you might say it’s his job, but you wait until you experience this for yourself.. I can very easily find my way around the UK.. road signs, points of interest etc. Not out here.. one track leads to another, the next one leads you into a swamp.. nothing's straight, you don’t know if your facing north, east, south or west. it blew my mind! 😂 Talking of animals, we managed to see everything we wanted and more. The BIG 5 complete✅ A very rare sighting of a Leopard relaxing up a tree was a highlight. Face to face with numerous Lions and there family’s! Elephants, Giraffe’s, Buffalo, Hyena’s and the illusive Rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater along with all the more common animals.. our instagram story has not stopped going off and the comments from back home have been very jealous of our entire trip.
The accommodation we stayed at was fantastic. We especially liked Acacia Farm Lodge & Moyo Tented Camp. The food and rooms here were unreal. Not what we were expecting so far from home but it definitely exceeded our expectations.
Truely an amazing experience that was made a hell of a lot easier from Deo, Sele and the Goldfinch Adventures Team. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
100% worth every penny we spent!
Email Surendra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Tour Operator
Brenda Malley was absolutely fantastic in planning and executing our itinerary. Properties that Brenda chose for our stay were very good, given the limited availability owing to the peak season. Communication by Brenda was consistent and always prompt. Our guide and driver Lazaro went above and beyond in making sure that we had an absolutely great time during our safari with great sighting of the wildebeest migration over Mara River and big five.
Email Claudia Loggie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely excellent safari!
My Mum and I did a 3 day, 2 night fly-in safari from Zanzibar and it was amazing! The whole process was extremely organised to every single detail. Our guide Ludo was fantastic and went over and beyond to make sure we saw as many animals as possible - which we did (Big 5 and many more!!). We would 100% recommend Goldfinch Adventures!
Email Ketan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, flexible and friendly - highly recommended!
Our family (2 adults, 3 teenagers) had a 5-day safari trip in the Northern circuit organised by Goldfinch Adventures, a small local company run by the super-organised Kelvin. During the booking process and throughout the safari, Kelvin personally responded quickly and helpfully to questions by email and text. He even came to the airport to meet us at the start and end of the trip to make sure we were looked after. All flight and taxi transfers from Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar were also organised for us.
The journeys and game drives were well planned, and the days were full but not too tiring. The jeep was comfortable with enough space for us and our suitcases and well-stocked with soft drinks and beers to help us through the hotter parts of the day!
We opted for mid-range accommodation and stayed in very comfortable and clean lodges which had excellent dinners and breakfast and also provided delicious packed lunches of rice and curries every day. Vegetarians were well catered for.
Our experienced safari guide, Emmanuel, was simply fantastic, with a brilliant knowledge of the plants, birds and animals in each park and and a sharp eye for spotting shy creatures. He was a really careful driver on some tricky roads, and in the face of some aggressive elephants! He was patient and friendly and really looked after us, ensuring we were comfortable on the trip and well fed while also making sure we all saw our favourite animals.
We also opted for the Ol Doinyo Lengai hike, and Kelvin adapted the rest of our tour for this to get us there and back and give us time to rest after the hike. He also arranged for a excellent local
Masai guides Makoi and Matai to make sure we made it up and down the challenging hike safely.
We really appreciated how personalised the trip felt thanks to Kelvin - it really was an holiday of a lifetime and we have no hesitation in recommending Goldfinch Adventures to anyone considering travelling in Tanzania!
Email Jamie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
1 day safari - Superb Experience - Thanks to all the Goldfinch team
I booked a one-day safari with Goldfinch Adventures before our trip to Zanzibar, based on the promise of excellent service from start to finish—and they absolutely delivered.
We chose the one-day safari as some members of our group had already experienced a longer tour in the past, so this was the preferred option. That said, if I were to do it again, I would definitely consider a two- or three-day safari instead. There were seven of us in total.
Our journey began with a hotel pickup in Zanzibar, headed to the airport for a flight to Arusha. When we arrived, we were informed of a short delay with the incoming flight from Dar es Salaam—not a big issue. I contacted Kelvin at Goldfinch, and he reassured us that everything would be taken care of. Unfortunately, a little while later, we were told the flight was cancelled.
Kelvin went above and beyond to ensure we didn’t lose the experience. To avoid another early start and a long day, he arranged a later flight and even covered an overnight stay in Arusha—completely free of charge. Not only that, but he personally picked us up from the hotel and gave us a tour of Arusha, which far exceeded our expectations. We were incredibly grateful for this level of care. Truly excellent service.
The next morning, we were collected from our hotel by our safari guide, Sam, and set off for Tarangire National Park. Sam was outstanding—extremely knowledgeable not only about the animals and the park, but also about Tanzanian culture, history, and everyday life. He was a pleasure to talk to, engaging with both adults and kids the entire day without ever losing our interest.
During the safari, we saw zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, warthogs, antelopes, vultures, and countless smaller birds I couldn’t name. We got very close to many of the animals and captured some amazing photos. One of the highlights was witnessing four female lions preparing and launching an attack on a huge herd of zebra. Although the zebras escaped, it was fascinating to watch the strategy and effort involved.
I’d recommend bringing a good DSLR and a couple of lenses if possible, like we did. That said, my daughter used her iPhone 16, and the photo quality was fantastic thanks to its excellent built-in camera.
If your budget allows, I’d highly recommend opting for the two- or three-day safari, which offers a more relaxed pace and the chance to visit the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll likely see even more wildlife. I’ll definitely be back to experience that.
Overall, I cannot recommend Goldfinch Adventures enough. The service and communication were top-notch from beginning to end. Kelvin was an outstanding host who couldn’t do enough for us, and Sam was an exceptional guide. Huge thanks to both of them!
Email Paul | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari of a Lifetime
The guys at Goldfinch planned a once in a lifetime trip for us. The were always on hand for any queries we had, going above and beyond to help us. Always on time and making sure we saw everything we wanted. Great value for money and such kind and friendly staff. Thank you for the great memories.
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Email Katja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kevin was a very reliable friendly person who kept all his promises
We had a great safari experience. Kevin organised everything perfectly. From the transfer from Zanzibar to the airport, booking the flights to Arusha and back. We did a 4 days three nights safari with the national parks Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The best thing about the tour was our guide Noah. To our surprise, he spoke German and was able to tell us a lot about the animals and the parks. The chef Baraka also looked after us very well. We opted for the low-budget version. The tour and the food were really super good. Some of the tent camps are very basic, but you know that beforehand. We would book with Kevin Goldfinch again at any time.
Email Yang | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very reliable and helpful
Calvin who arranged the tour is very helpful and accommodating. Our tour guide Matthew is very experienced and very patient to take us to see all fives and five uglies as well as river crossing! Five of us had a wonderful time and kids love it so much! Highly recommended.
