This Tour Is Offered By
Our director Caroline.
Gatelinks Kenya
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Magical Kenya, AMREF FLYING DOCTORS, Kenya Wildlife Services & Tourism Reguratory Authority
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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Welcome to Gatelinks Safaris and Car Hire! Our mission is to make the beauty and adventure of the wild accessible to everyone, regardless of their budget. Under the guidance of our amazing director, Mrs. Caroline, we have been providing budget-friendly safaris without compromising safety for nearly five years. We specialize in offering short and personalized safari experiences that exceed expectations. Our services include customized private budget safaris and car hire in Kenya.
Reviews13
EG
Very organised and professional company
Very organised, quickly responded, on time arrival to pickup us.
We had a spectacular safari with them
Special thanks to lucy the sales for the information before reservation and after also and the driver gerard very polite and helpful with smiley face
Recommend company
Thanks gatelink
BE
5 days with Gatelinks Safaris, an unforgettable experience
For my first safari, I had a clear idea of the itinerary I wanted to follow, including must-see parks and activities like a balloon flight and a bike tour at Hell’s Gate.
After a long research, « safaribookings.com » popped up with a few companies and Gatelinks Safaris was the first one to respond to my quote request.
Rose answered me very quickly, just a few hours after my enquiry, with a detailed quote and a digital itinerary matching my personal choices.
After a few contacts with other companies, I decided to select Gatelinks for my project.
From the first conversation, Rose has shown her deep knowledge in safari experiences and we builded together the perfect project for a 5 days safari including Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Hell’s gate and the Girafe Center at Nairobi.
Every project is fully customizable and so every request will be analysed by Rose and included in the program depending on availability and feasibility.
For every question you have regarding your project, Rose will answer without delay, even during weekends or late evening.
We met at my hotel the first day, the whole itinerary was explained in details again and she handed me over to my driver, David.
David is, as Rose, a wonderful person.
He took care of me during those 5 days, checking everything for me (money withdrawal, change of planning due to weather,…) and making my safari unique and safe.
His drove me trough those beautiful parks with care and his knowledge about wildlife is wide and valuable.
David is such a good driver, his talent to spot animals is exceptional and this the result of years of experience.
The drives between the parks can be very long (5 hours sometimes) but with David, you just don’t realize it. We stopped a few times on the way for a coffee, had great discussions about the life in Kenya, he learned me some basic Swahili words,…
David is not just a driver, he made in every way my safari unforgettable.
From the first minute, Rose will take care of your program, making sure all your requests are fulfilled.
From the first kilometer, David will take care of you while discovering the beauties of Kenya.
Just choose Gatelinks Safaris, you won’t regret it.
As this was my first Safari, here are some tips.
Vehicle
Choose the Land Cruiser, it’s an extra budget but the car is much more confortable than the standard van.
Furthermore, the Land Cruiser can drive trough every kind of road or path, giving you the chance to explore many off-road areas.
It’s very well equipped : water, charging station for mobile phones, pop-up roof,…
Visa
Apply for the ETA at least one week in advance and print your ETA document in colours. The black and white picture is sometimes not clear enough which does not help when going through immigration.
Tipping
This is an important part of the total budget as it is a common practice in Kenya.
I personally used those numbers : 10usd /day/drive - 10usd/day/hotel
This can be adapted according to the level of performance delivered and personal feelings.
Suitcase
It is recommended to use a backpack or duffel bag as it fits better in the car trunk.
Especially if you travel in group or using national flights between the parks.
However, I have seen a wide majority of tourists traveling with hard cases on wheels.
Money
If you decide to withdraw money via an ATM, USD’s are hard to find as the majority of ATM’s offer KES only.
Money exchange at a “bureau de change” or bank is always possible.
Make sure you have a mix of both currencies even if paiements with credit cards are often accepted.
BE
Excellent experience with wonderful people
A clear itinerary and fast communication through Whatsapp with Gatelinks has lead to a wonderful experience. We requested some changes and everything was updated and included as we asked for.
Our guide Tony was amazing - super friendly and he knew just the right spots to make our safari unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you Tony!
The tour itself included a lot of driving, since we created a schedule to visit 4 national parks in 7 days. But it was all worth it in the end: we saw lions, elephants, cheetahs, a leopard, a serval, hippos, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, gazelles… and so much more!
We stayed in 4 different tented camps/lodges which were all very clean and safe with super friendly staff.
Would definitely recommend Gatelinks (and ofcourse Tony) to everyone.
FI
Great value safari
Before the details here is the short version: It was a great safari with a good price. Highly recommend.
I booked as solo traveller and wanted to do Maasai Mara and lakes Nakuru and Naivasha.
Booking: Communication was very fast and it was easy to change lodges to the ones I liked better. I also tweaked The last day itenary to fit my flight scheldule.
Safari: Me and The guide got along very well. It was easy to chat about our countries and life in general. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the land. I also liked that we sometimes just drove quietly. I saw everything I had wished and got amazing photos.
The van: I was a bit worried how the car would handle the park roads but there was absolutely no trouble getting through water and mud. The van is lighter than the Jeep so sometimes it was better getting accross obstacles. Jeep might have more cool factor but especially if you have done a safari before, this was a good way to save some $. The side windows are a bit smaller but almost always you stand to take photos anyways. There was water and power outlet to charge phone.
Last tips to first timers: Be patient. The drives are long and it's not cool animals every minute. Sometimes it takes an hour to locate something special. Also things happen on road. Cars may break and then you rescue some passengers. Just enjoy and relax. Hakuna Matata!
IT
Professional
The Kenya safari was a simply magnificent experience! 🌅
The wild nature, the incredible animals, and the breathtaking landscapes left us speechless. Special thanks go to our super driver: an exceptional guide, with excellent knowledge of the area and its wildlife, always available, friendly, and capable of making us experience every moment to the fullest.
Thanks to him, we discovered hidden corners and experienced unforgettable emotions. A trip that will remain in our hearts! ❤️🐘🦒🦁
