Lead guide Rufus preparing for a night of camping
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- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1981)
- Member Of:
- KATO & Ecotourism
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Reshma Patel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We had a beautiful memorable trip to Turkana with gametrackers. The truck was very comfy and the driver was so caring and helpful. Vegetarian food at all the lodgings were pretty good.
Email Jennifer Evans | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience from booking right through the trip
Our family experience with Gametrackers was excellent. I had travelled with them 30 years ago so when I wanted to go with my family who would be visiting for the first time I contacted them explaining who we were and where I would like to visit. All communication via e mail with Judy was smooth and efficient answering my questions promptly and clearly. She designed a bespoke trip for us incorporating the Rift Valley, Lakes Naivasha and Nakuru and the Masai Mara. The recommended accommodation was perfect for our needs and we enjoyed staying at both Dea’s Guesthouse in Naivasha and at Enkorok camp in the Mara. Our driver/guide Agostino was clearly experienced and kept us fully informed of what each day’s plan was. He was knowledgeable and passionate about Kenya and its’ wildlife and created a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere while clearly working very hard to ensure we got the most out of our trip.
His suggestions and planning of the days were invaluable - there were so many highlights just two to mention was the bicycle safari in Hell’s Gate and the whole day safari in the Masai Mara with breakfast and lunch enjoyed under a tree. We saw so much -the whole experience continues to sink in as we look at the many photographs we were able to take.
I fell in love with Kenya as a student and am happy to say that with the help of Gametrackers two more students of the next generation have become Kenya enthusiasts.
Email Nicolas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Above expectations: exceptional guide and planning support
In short: I found Gametrackers to be a very strong local company to help you plan an exceptional safari: excellent throughout, from the planning phase all the way to the actual safari. I will recommend it any family member or friend considering a safari, and would definitely choose them if I return to Kenya to do another safari. More details below.
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1) PLANNING
When I started planning a safari in Kenya, I wasn't sure which company to go with - there are MANY operators. I reached out to 10-15 companies listed in well-known guidebooks such as Lonely Planet and Rough Guide to review a few proposals/quotes based on my initial thoughts for a 2-week trip. Gametrackers already stood out at that point: Stacey was responsive, understood my requirements well (we wanted to put together a highly customized itinerary), provided good advice, and was VERY patient (we went through quite a few iterations of the itinerary).
I was able to pay by credit card in USD through a local portal called Pesa Pal.
A safari is expensive and this was no exception, but I found the rates Gametrackers quoted fair, without the very high mark-ups I saw from other operators (especially those who are NOT based in Kenya). Gametrackers was also one of the few operators able to provide a clear breakdown of the cost - this was very helpful in ensuring our trip stayed within the budget we had assigned.
2) SAFARI
I think a huge factor in the experience is the guide who will take you to all the parks you have chosen (e.g. Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru etc.). We got VERY lucky as we got Zachariah (Zack), a Bronze-certified guide (see KPSGA) who has been a guide for 18 years. He was very dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and fun. He always made sure we had the best possible experience and spared no effort for us to see animals (e.g., we were able to see multiple white rhinos and a (rare) black rhino in Nakuru, we watched a cheetah eating a Thompson gazelle a few meters away in Masai Mara, we witnessed 2 lions mating...) and patiently answered all our questions on wildlife or Kenya.
Most days, he was driving pretty much the whole day on full day game drives so we have more time in the parks themselves as driving back to the lodge for lunch would waste a lot of time in our opinion (and he agreed).
We were sad to part ways in Diani where our safari ended and can't thank him enough for helping us create memories for life.
Asante!
Email Cath | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
From enquiry, booking and completions of safari the experience was fantastic
Four of us did a self made tour form Nairobi, Samburu, Masai Mara, Serengeti and the crater. Our guide was Rufus who was fantastic, friendly informative and patient. Our driver in Tanzania was Rogers who was a true professional and navigated the roads with expertise. Would highly recommend Gametrackers. We had a great trip with fantastic accommodation.
Email Tania Jarvis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
Great accomodation provided. Rufus our guide was excellent, he had fantastic knowledge of the areas and wildlife we saw. Highly recommend gametrackers
Email M | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than 5 stars!
We had an amazing trip exploring the parks in Kenya - in large part due to Gametrackers, who helped us plan the trip and who guided us through almost two weeks of safari. Special mention to our guide Zack who was not only knowledgeable, friendly and hardworking, but also took good care of us during the trip. Highly recommended - we would definitely go with Gametrackers next time we go on safari :)
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Email Nancy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Every single detail of our safari trip was beyond our wildest dreams!!
Gametrackers organized and provided us with a magical and flawless family safari trip!! They made us feel so well taken care of through their email communications and answering our questions immediately. Every detail
Was flawless! Our safari guide Martin was SO amazing and gave us a safari beyond our wildest dreams! He was so knowledgeable and lovely. We recommend Gametrackers with the highest of ratings! You will be so happy working with them!!
Efficient
It was great meeting Stacey - a lovely person. She was very helpful and efficient. The coordination of my trip was excellent, from beginning to end. Thank you.
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Email Richard & Martha | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
In Such Good Hands With Gametrackers!
Planning our safari with Judy's helpful assistance was easy. We were in Kenya for business but wanted to spend the week beforehand seeing some of Kenya's wildlife. Not wanting to spend too much time just driving from place to place, we decided on visiting Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. One of the highlights was walking Crescent Island out in the middle of Lake Naivasha. There are no apex predators there, making it possible to walk among such creatures as giraffe, zebra and waterbuck. We also enjoyed seeing rhino and flamingos in Nakuru. Our driver/guide Zach was extraordinary. He is very knowledgable about the wildlife, an excellent driver and good and easy company. Anyone lucky enough to have him for their guide, will be very well served. Our accommodations were just what we wanted--comfortable but not luxurious. Dea's Gardens felt like an oasis offering warm, genuine hospitality. Enkorok Mara Camp is a comfortable tented camp where our accommodations were surrounded by birdlife. We were interested in a moderately priced experience and Gametrackers delivered on that as on everything else. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them.
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Email Nicole | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good
It was a very good experience. Well done!
Keep doing the great job!