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Gemfinders Tours and Travel
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- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
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- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
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We believe a great safari should feel personal, well-planned and fairly priced. Gemfinders Safaris delivers private, tailor-made journeys across Kenya and East Africa with a focus on wildlife, authenticity and flexibility. From the Masai Mara to Amboseli, Serengeti and beyond, our expert guides and trusted lodges create meaningful experiences for couples, families and small groups. With transparent pricing and accommodation options for all comfort levels, we make East Africa easy to explore.
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This review is specifically for Lawrence and William, not Gemfinders
It is hard to put into words just how much Lawrence and William meant to our safari experience. This review is directly about our guides, Lawrence and William, not Gem Finders.
Over the five days we spent together, Lawrence and William became such a special part of our honeymoon. Their knowledge was extraordinary, not just about the animals, but about Kenya, its culture, its history, and the people who make it such a remarkable place. Every drive felt like a masterclass mixed with an adventure. No question was ever too much, and every answer came with enthusiasm, passion, and often a great story.
What made them truly exceptional was how much they cared. After every activity, they would ask what we enjoyed, what we did not enjoy, and what they could do differently. It never felt like they were simply doing a job, they were genuinely invested in making sure our experience was everything we hoped it would be and more.
Lawrence's background in hospitality shone through in everything he did. He seemed to know what we needed before we even asked and always made sure we were comfortable, happy, and looked after. William's background in photography added so much to the experience as well. His eye for wildlife, timing, and positioning helped us appreciate moments we might otherwise have missed and made every sighting even more special.
The laughter we shared is something we will never forget. Between the stories, the animal impressions, the jokes, and the endless banter, there were moments when we were laughing so hard we could barely speak. They created an atmosphere that was relaxed, fun, and full of joy from the first day to the last.
As honeymooners, we also appreciated something completely unexpected, the wisdom they shared about life and marriage. Some of our favorite conversations happened while driving between sightings, talking about relationships, family, culture, and life experiences. Those conversations meant far more to us than they probably realize.
Whenever we had concerns or worries, they reassured us. Whenever we had hopes for what we wanted to see, they did everything they could to make it happen. Thanks to their determination and expertise, we saw a leopard, lion cubs, and even experienced the excitement of almost witnessing a kill. Every game drive felt tailored to us, and we always felt that our comfort, safety, and enjoyment were their highest priorities.
The stories they shared, about the animals, Kenya's history, local culture, and their own experiences, brought everything to life in a way that guidebooks never could. We leave Kenya with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of this beautiful country because of them.
What is perhaps most remarkable is that after only five days, it feels like we have known them much longer. We arrived as guests and left feeling like friends. The memories we created together, the knowledge they shared, and the laughter we experienced will stay with us for the rest of our lives.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime trip for us, and Lawrence and William made it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We already miss them and have no doubt that we will stay in touch. If you are lucky enough to have them as your guides, cherish every moment, you are in the very best hands.
Thank you, Lawrence and William, for helping make our honeymoon more incredible than we ever imagined.
Very understanding
Our Hell's Gate adventure with Gemfinders Safaris was fantastic. Everything ran on time and the experience was worth
Excellent
Our Shaba National Reserve safari with Gemfinders Safaris was jaw-dropping! Unique wildlife, rugged landscapes, and adventure at every corner.
Beautiful Parks and Knowledgable Operator
This tour was incredible. I was able to see a lioness, gazelle, Cape buffalo, and soooo many elephants (this was definitely THE tour for elephant lovers). Duncan, the tour guide, was such a kind man and made the experience very memorable with his breadth of knowledge and commitment to showing me as many sights as he was able. I went right around the rainy season in May, so Kilimanjaro’s peak was not quite visible which was unfortunate. However, this hardly took away from the incredible experience and is only more reason for me to come back. Thank you so much to Duncan and to Mildred from Gemfinders.
DE
Awesome expierience
Nicely structured Tour with one Highlight After another.
Had the best Tour Guide (Lawrence), who was very Kind, Funny and had a Lot of interesting Facts to Tell.