US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything we thought Kenya would be....and more.
Our family of four (mother, father and two middle school boys) went on the 13 day Kenya Wildlife Trail Safari in December of 2016. Our planning and dreaming took months. Gametrackers was always quick in reply and we had no problem with communications.
This trip was everything that we hoped it would be and so much more. We saw most of the major geographical regions of the country. We saw all of the animals that a person would come to Kenya to see....after only five days! The Gametrackers staff was great. Our cook, Alfred, prepared great meals. Our favorite ones were the traditional Kenyan meals. Our guide, Zack, was incredible. Since we were on this trip for so long we had the ability to see the difference in a trained, certified guide and budget safaris with a driver who did not know what they were doing. Fortunately, our guide was the first type; we saw the less desirable type in other vehicles. Gametrackers guides have earned a strong reputation by hard work.
We camped in several types tents: stand-up, semi permanent tents with cots; tents we helped set up for camping; and permanent cabins. All of these were fine. Our family likes to camp and this was not a hardship. They did offer nights in lodges, too....but we chose to camp.
Alfred and Zach became close friends on this trip. At the end of journey, it was hard to see them go. At the end of our time, it was hard to leave Kenya. We fell in love with the scenery, the animals....but most of all the people we met and spent time with along the way.
Our family recommends Gametrackers to whoever would like to: have a great journey, eat good food, see incredible wildlife, and spend time with good friends.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience in Africa!
We had an excellent experience with Pembury Tours. Our agent, Laurette McKinnon, was fantastic and very helpful! Laurette was readily available throughout our planning period to help fine tune our trip details and was very patient. She created a very unique and exciting itinerary for our trip. We saw 4 countries: South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, and Mozambique. The accommodations were very good for a reasonable price. The tours/guides were also all very well organized, punctual and well run. We were very happy with our trip through Pembury tours and would highly recommend both Laurette and the agency.
PH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made all efforts to get the booking that we wanted at a very reasonable price.
Communication-- our consultant, Madi was always quick to respond to our queries
She was also very patient in booking us in the accommodation that was suitable for our party
Transfers- very efficient; always on time
Safari-- GOMO GOMO was a very cozy & idyll lodge as it was very private & had a watering hole to boast.
Even in between game drives, we were treated to hippos in the lodge by the watering hole.
Staff was very friendly & accommodating! Food was good & plentiful. Special mention to our ranger , Werner and tracker, Dominic, who made sure we saw the BIG 5 even if we only had 5 game drives!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Hans van der Boom
The terrain here gives you more of that bush vibe. Travelling up and down the hills gives you vistas and beautiful scenery. Wildlife is great and varied but maybe not as easy to spot as in Kruger.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Golden Gate Highlands National Park by Hans van der Boom
Breathtaking scenery and rock formations.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Camdeboo National Park by Hans van der Boom
At Camdeboo we especially loved the scenery. Did not see many birds there.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very special and exhilarating experience in one of the great parks of Africa!
Sometimes photographing birds and wildlife just seems too easy. It's stunning how close you can get to the animals in their natural surroundings and the amount of wildlife you get to see is unbelievable. Having breakfast in the park (because you need and want to start your safari very early) is an extra bonus and was very well organized. We did more than one safari (recommended!) and all our guides were thorough professionals and very knowledgeable. Transportation in the safari vehicles was great; they are built so that everyone in the car has an excellent view which is, of course, very important.
US
6 day Safari in Uganda/Rwanda.
Amazing Buhoma cottages in Bwindi, & le Bambou Gorilla lodge in Volcanoe were all fantastic with thrilling reception worth value for our Mid-Range expectation. The experience of tracking a Gorilla family in Bwindi rainforest park & in Volcanoe will last a lifetime, Truly African.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about South Africa by Hans van der Boom
We've visited several parks in South Africa and Swaziland and they were all great. The scenery is amazing and forever changing. Of course you need a little bit of luck but a knowledgeable guide is worth a lot. The people in general are great and cooperation between guides helps you to see what you want to see. The birds and birding were a revelation. I knew about the wildlife and was expecting to photograph that but did not expect so many beautiful and different birds in front of my lens that I did. Simply amazing.
US
Staff is incredibly experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, lighthearted, and creative.
Usambara provided fantastic services over the course of 3 months to our group of 25 college students. They offered travel plans and guides for a variety of day and overnight trips in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Serengeti, Bagamoyo, and Arusha. Safari drivers were incredibly experienced, friendly, knowledgeable, lighthearted, and creative regarding routes and problem solving along the way. Alex and Zacharia were particularly relatable, genuine, and caring.