Explore the Hidden Gems of Africa
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $82 to $494 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Alan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely awesome with memories to last a lifetime !!
Having enjoyed the safari experience previously in other African and Indian reserves, this was very much a "must do" experience for my better half and I when visiting Cape Town (and South Africa) for the 1st time. After some careful research, decided best location would be the Garden Route Lodge and Game reserve as it covered a greater area and offered potential of viewing wildlife in natural habitat well away from any of the traditional "day trip" safaris accessible from Cape Town.
Chose Gems of Africa and from first communication, through all transactions and importantly transport to and from the reserve, everything was extremely smooth, professional and seamless. Would definitely utilise this company again (next time it's Botswana for us) as they provided everything anyone would require plus lodge and accommodation provided at the Garden Route Game Reserve was outstanding. Excellent value for money as our package included x4 game drives - each one of which was different and offered excellent opportunities to see wildlife up close and personal. Our guide was outstanding, very knowledgable plus clearly put the wildlife first and foremost, loved the limited number of vehicles being in one area at any given time ie: when observing a male cheetah on a kill, or lion, rhino with calf etc, no more than 2 jeeps were near at any one time thus allowing the animals to go about their activities unhindered.
Was very impressed by overall service, drivers and vehicles to and from Reserve excellent - thoroughly recommend.
US
Email Finnis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great company
Great experience. Easy booking and payment.
Frequent contacts and updates via what's app.
Safari was great saw the big 5 .
We had a private 4x4 safari drive,well woth the extra cost
DE
Email Gido | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication and service.
We booked a safari with Gems of Africa. The team's communication was excellent (all via email), we received quotes for several options, all very detailed, and we got all our questions answered. Everything we planned through them was well organized and good value for money. We would definitely use this tour operator again, would we be back in South Africa.
Email Elaine | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour perfect from start to finish!
Arrangements for our game reserve stay were exemplary. Communication was always swift and helpful. We stayed at the Mont Eco game reserve and this is definitely a luxury experience. The driver collected us from our hotel on time and once at the reserve nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Food was great and the lodge was fantastic.
We were there to see the animals and that did not disappoint thanks to our guide Terence. We were lucky to get really close to the lions and other large game and it was fun watching the baboons chase each other on the ridge opposite our lodge.
Would absolutely recommend this tour company to arrange your next adventure! ❤️
NL
Email Pleun | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super organized Safari trip ! It was great !
We traveled with 3 adults and 2 children (6 and 10 years).
We planned the safari at home which was very easy.
Gems of Africa planned the hole 3 day trip for us from Cape Town to Bakubung Bush Lodge.
That was including the flight to Lanseria and at the airport was the taxi driver who bring us to Bakubung .
The same driver brought us also back to the airport.
And about Bakubung, it was a very luxe stay there, including 4 safaris of 3 hours.
We were very content about this booking and we will recommend this Gems of Africa safari very much !Pleun
CL
Email Renata | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was great!
We were a group of 18 family members and we loved it.
The hotel was fantastic, the family room at Ivory tree game lodge is incredible, with family room, private pool, etc. And the food at the hotel was amazing.
I totally recomend it
NZ
Email Warren S | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organised and efficient, great to deal with
Janien was very helpful and made sure our trip was well planned.
We had a great time, thanks to the entire team at Inverdoorn and of course Gems.
FR
Email Rosemary | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organisation and pleasant staff
This tour organisation is very reliable, with excellent service, and good value for money, our stay at Inverdoorn was perfect, such friendly staff, excellent guides, comfortable lodges and delicious food. I highly recommend this tour.
ES
Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very trusting and easy, great trip!
We booked a safari tour in Kruger National Park with Gems of Africa. The whole service from the begging was great. We expressed our ideas and were given many options and had several calls and e-mails back and forth to adjust the best option and the most comfortable prize-wise. Very quick responses and detailed explanations on every option. They were very helpful also once we had some desire to make the trip slightly cheaper and several ideas to accommodate that were proposed. Overall great service and very easy to reach out to them, felt very friendly constantly and secure. Would surely recommend to contract a trip with them and would happily do so myself with them again.
Our specific contact person was Janien.
Email Paul Yates | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gems of Africa made our holiday extra special. Amazing experience end to end!
We used Gems of Africa to organise a tour to the Kruger National Park. The experience was first class! The pick ups from the airport were punctual and a massive thanks to Victor for safely getting us to our destination ahead of schedule. The lodge we stayed at (Mdluli Lodge) was incredible. Everything was perfect, from the safaris we went on, the staff, the food, the location and the friendliness of the staff. I can not fault it! Well Done! I would definitely recommend Gems of Africa!