Lead guide Rufus preparing for a night of camping
Gametrackers K
- 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
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Email SANTI FABIENNE | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable trip to North Kenya. Real professionals in the field and very friendly
We organized with Gametrackers a tailor-made solo trip to North Kenya (Turkana Lake, Kalacha, Marsabit, Samburu Reserve). The team is very attentive. The trip was beyond my expectations. First of all in terms of logistics, very good all-terrain vehicle. A driver guide who knows the terrain well and who was able to organize and offer me all the tribal visits on site. An outstanding cook with varied and excellent meals. A permanent exchange on the culture of the country. A very safe trip in terms of security and compliance with measures against the Covid. All this in a very happy atmosphere. In short, a very good value for money and a wonderful human experience in breathtaking landscapes. If I have just one tip, book with Gametrackers and travel, travel. Asanti Sana Zack and Peter. Asanti Sana Gametrackers.
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Email Gil | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
it was good experiance, we received what was promissed with few remarks of needed improvements
the comunicattion was good and effective, tour guides was good, flexible and followed our (many) requests
the food could had been much better (we should had at least the option to pay a little extra)
since it was a camping trip all the way the issue of charging phones and cammera is crussial and the solution you provided in car could be good but it wasnt stable and many time charging wasnt possible
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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!
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Email Tzippy Herman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and helpful
Stacey the tour operator set us up on a perfect safari that met all of our requirements. The driver she paired us with was kind and patient for our family and a perfect match , we had a great time !
Email Jayne Mc | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Stacey in the office was so patient in helping with the perfect custom itinerary for us!
After some lengthy research I decided to book my Northern Kenya trip with Gametrackers and I am very glad I did. They were very understanding when I had to postpone due to covid travel restrictions with international travel. They communicated promptly and helped me work out the perfect itinerary. I made many adjustments to the original itinerary and Stacey was always accomodating. We had a great trip!
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Email jorien | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly, a lot of expertise, indepth knowledge and a great sense of humor
We've had a 6 day safari tour in Tanzania (Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Banyari) with guide Daniel (from Kenia) and driver Justin (from Tanzania).
Both had very good guidance skills. They were friendly, really listened to our expectations and whishes (spoken and unspoken words) and told us not only about flora and fauna but also about social and cultural things, politics and other issues. And we had very much FUN!
Arranging the trip from the Netherlands, via email with Stacey, was very easy, fast and reliable.
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Email Caroline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gametracker certainly helped in making my travel in Kenya memorable!
I had kind of given up on being able to do a safari in Kenya as the prices I was quoted were outrageous, I was volunteering for a month in North west Kenya and travelling on a budget! Then a friend of a friend suggested I contact Gametracker.
The entire trip was really magical and wonderful. Our guide was the perfect combination of knowledgeable about the wildlife and their habits, about listening to our wishes and making them happen! I got to see everything I wanted to see and so much more! When I got to see the wildebeest cross a river I cried!
Thank you Rufus for being an excellent listener and a fabulous guide. My contact person at the Gametracker office in Nairobi was extremely helpful, communication was to the point and clear.
I would have no reservations recommending Gametracker to anyone considering a safari.
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Email Wilda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip to Kenya
After researching many local safari companies we settled on Gametrackers because they provided a very detailed itinerary which had incorporated all the places we wanted to visit in Kenya. The response from Judy who helped us organise everything was very quick. We had to modify one of the dates which meant adjusting other accommodation but that was also done without hassle and very quickly. The payment went smoothly and we received acknowledgment of receipt and everything was conveniently done online.
We spent 4 days in Masai Mara, 3 days at Lake Naivasha and another 4 days in Amboseli which in hindsight was two days too long and we should perhaps have travelled to Tsavo for two days. We saw 4 of the big 5. The leopard eluded us being nocturnal.
We were picked up from our accommodation in Nairobi on time to take us to the airport for our flight to Masai Mara. There we were met by our guide/driver, George, who would spend the next 12 days with us. On the way to the Sopa Lodge, we were already being introduced to zebras, wildebeests, giraffes. Everyday on safari we experienced something new and George had a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife (especially birds), habitat and a network that enabled us to find sleeping lions in the bush and cheetahs who were hiding.
The drives between the parks were long and dusty but George took us from A to B, B to C etc without any problems despite heavy single lane traffic along Mombasa Rd. Off the road, George joined us on a hike in Crater Lake and also a bike ride at Hell's Gate and all the while sharing his knowledge with us about the animals we saw and the landscape. In our group of three, we had an elderly lady in our group and George took good care of her when we were negotiating some slippery slopes.
The customer service was exceptional at all the lodges that was arranged for us. The lodges were clean and comfortable and all the meals were buffet style for most of the three meals.
I would highly recommend Gametrackers to anyone who was planning their first trip to Africa if you want peace of mind. We had the best time and the safaris exceeded all our expectations. The 12 days went by very quickly and we ended the trip with more knowledge about Kenya, its super friendly people, wildlife conservation. Kenya left me with this intangible feeling of freedom that is hard to describe in words but it can only be experienced having been there. We said farewell to George with a heavy heart but I think it will not be the first and only time we visit Kenya. Asante Asante to Gametrackers for such a memorable heartfelt African experience.
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Email Amber | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!!!
Our group of 4 began communicating via email with Gametrackers several months prior to our visit. I greatly appreciate how fast and thorough every single email was from Gametrackers. (Thanks Stacey!) We did a 6 safari from Nairobi to Mombasa that included Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. We had the best time ever! Our tour guide/driver, Daniel, was the reason for us seeing all of the Big 5 immediately. He's very smart and incredibly passionate about what he does. Not only did he make sure we were able to get pictures, but he respected the animals. We saw tons of other tour guides doing outrageous things and harassing the animals. We learned so much from him about the animals and the country. He even knew Lion King songs, so you can't get much better than that! :) Our chef, Joseph worked wonders with a propane tank and a hot plate. He had the best attitude and work ethic. We loved every meal that he cooked! We truly enjoyed every part of our trip. Thanks so much to the whole team at Gametrackers!
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Outstanding Great Migration experience at Masai Mara
This was our 2nd safari with Gametrackers.
The first experience was very good, concerning overall organisation, booking details and contacts, guide, cook, everything.
By that time we stayed only 3 days at Masai Mara for the great migration, so this year we booked 7 days - 3 nights at their permanent camp near Talek Gate and 3 more at Iseyia bush camp near Mara Serena Lodge inside the Mara Triangle, having asked to allocate the same guide and cook.
Wow !!! 4 river crossings with 6 wildbeest taken by crocs, 4 leopards, black rhinos (the Big Five in a single day!), countless lion and cheetah in a diversity of settings and much, much more.
It was not only luck - the skills and overall wildlife knowledge of our guide were crucial, always looking for the correct timing and conditions in order to maximize chances of experiencing amazing events. Staying close to Mara River allowed him to constantly check for the positioning of the wildbeest herds, so we never had to wait more than 1 hour to see the crossings.
Once again, our cook prepared unbelievable meals under African camping settings.
Strongly recommended. We'll be back for Samburu and North Kenya with Gametrackers.