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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very experienced tour operator with excellent service and outstanding guides
I planned our trip pre-pandemic in 2019 and initially I booked with Gametrackers an 8-day safari only, but when at the end of January 2022, we decided to start to travel again, I planned our whole trip with them to have one place of contact if we had to cancel again. This turned out to be a great decision because everything was organized perfectly. We did not have to worry about anything because every accommodation, transport, activity, and PCR test were taken care of.
When I selected Gametrackers I compared them with 4 other tour companies that were mentioned in my travel guides and I chose them because of their long experience, the company exists since over 40 years, and their reasonable pricing – some other companies offered the same safari, with the same accommodations and transport for up to 18% more. It tuned out that Gametrackers have also the most experienced and knowledgeable guides. Rufus who traveled with us for 10 days is amazing. Not only he can answer every question you could think of, but he also knows where the lions are climbing trees, giraffes are drinking water, the leopards are hunting. He is the best travel companion you can think of, we just had to express our wishes, and he took care of them. We were so spoiled.
One other thing that is very important for a safari is the vehicle and Gametrackers has simply the best. Their cars are specifically adapted for game viewing. You can lift the roof so that you have a 360 view, and you are still protected from the sun.
Before the travel we had our doubts if it is safe to travel again, but now we are so happy we did it. I read in my guidebooks that in high season it can get busy to the extent that you have 20 cars parked next to every sleeping lion, but we had it all undisturbed. Gametrackers guides are all vaccinated and tested before the start of the trip. The hotels are arranging a doctor to come in the hotel to take the PCR test if needed. Everything was much easier than expected.
Our trip started in Nairobi. The safari included in Kenya: Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli, in Tanzania: Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Then we flew from Arusha to Zanzibar visiting Stone Town and Chumbe Island. At the end we travelled home from Dar es Saalam. It was an amazing experience.
EE
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Follow my example, it was the best tour I've ever had.
We did feel welcomed by happy and friendly people." Jambo"! followed us at every step we took. And it seemed, they meant it!
I want to thank our guide Danson and the team of 3 wonderful drivers, their happy smiles and knowledge that made the safari perfect.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great staff & experience!
I truly enjoyed my African travel experience! The trip was simply amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire itinerary and team, but I want to specifically highlight James and Humala River Lodge for being my favorite experiences! I can't say enough about the entire experience and will definitely use Touch Down again when I return to Africa!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip in Turkana
My friends and I stayed at Turkana in early April for a safari with Fede tours.
It was all very nice, the presence of Fede and Steve made our day, the accomodations all had a crazy view of Lake Turkana.
In short, I recommend Fede Tours to all those who want to enjoy a carefree safari in Kenya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Turkana: call it magic!
If you want to get to know the real Africa, visit the Turkana lake. Breathtaking sunsets, stretches of sand, dunes, camels and endangered tribes. The environment is magic but everything was great thanks to Fede and Steve who made our safari unforgettable. They organized our trip perfectly, taking care of every detail. Fede tours is the best agency in all of Kenya! A journey that will remain in my heart forever as well as our guides Fede and Steve!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very well organised
We had a great driver and guide Patrick!!! It was a great 6 days - we saw a lot of animals.
Everything was organised well but the greatest job was done by Patrick.
We've visited 3 National Parks during 6 days safari in comfortable van.
The lodges were comfortable and the food was varied (also an option for vegans).
The trip is totally worth its price!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Adventure with the BEST from Zamunda Tours
Zamunda Tours recently organized a perfect trek with John leading the best team with another guide, porters and a cook. The trek was not easy however we had great support from crew, very good equipment and an amazing cook who made sure we were well fed. The team took excellent care of al our needs. We were always safe! Standing at the summit of Kilimanjaro took our sheer determination and perseverance however I am very certain that we would not have made it without the support of this crew. Their experience on the mountain came in very handy as they knew the right time to push/rest/take it easy.Their company was also warm and kept us in great spirits. I have to recommend them with no reservations
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THE BEST QUALITY/PRICE AND GREAT IMPRESSION. ONE OF THE BEST TRIP IN MY LIFE!
Salim answered all of our questions patiently and quickly from the start. All of our accommodations were excellent, with amazing food and service. Special thanks to Joel and Peter, our very knowledgeable and friendly guides who made this trip so memorable. Every day (no matter how early), they greeted us with great enthusiasm and eagerness to show us more wildlife up close, allowing us to take great pictures. During our drives, we had many discussions about wildlife and the environment, not to mention all of the laughter from their great sense of humor. We sincerely thank all of the staff at Zamunda Tours for their efforts in making this a memorable trip.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and reasonable prices with good company
My wife and I were looking for a good tour operator to be doing our safari in kenya since we are in kenya for work and we landed to Africa Starpal Safaris.
Firstly, the communication while planning the trip was prompt and above our expectation. Paul was amazing in organizing the whole trip and making things quite clear with their informative itinerary and easy as well as arranging for meals as per our preferences.
The hotel suggestions and assistance in booking the camp was a plus for the. We did 4 days safari to mara and nakuru with them and we wish it could be whole month with this amazing operator.
Thirdly and most importantly, our hats go off to our amazing guide, Sam. His professionalism and his commitment to showing us a good time and making sure we maximize our time with the animals were unmatched. He was truly the best guide we could have asked for .Thank you for all the effort and we will be suggesting them to our friends who will be coming to kenya as well as if we do another safari.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All of the Go Touch Down staff are extremely dedicated to providing the best experience.
On the day we were leaving to come home, we were already discussing when we should go back. And I would absolutely reach out to Go Touch Down again to help us set up our next adventure. All of the agents who helped us were from South Africa, and therefore incredibly knowledgeable. They all hung in there with us throughout the Covid pandemic and assisted with a couple different rescheduled bookings. Ultimately, they ended up creating three separate bookings for us due to all the government shutdowns that caused us to reschedule. Agents were always prompt in their responses to us and always eased my anxiety over all the unknowns created by the pandemic. They created a level of trust that is so important for a big tour so far from home. Ultimately, we were able to finally enjoy our tour and it was the most epic journey of a lifetime. The food and the accommodations were all incredible. And we LOVED all of our local guides! These guys felt like instant family and we had so much fun driving to and from our activities with them.
