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
Email ROB AND MADDY | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience, different from you typical safari.
We had an amazing experience with Gametrackers Kenya. We did the Turkana safari, but modified to 9 days. Stacey was so helpful, from itinerary generation and modification, to booking at short notice - we visited their offices, they had one day to prepare and we were on the road before 6am the following morning! We were lucky enough to have Rufus as our guide - an amazing human, with many years experience in the tour industry. His knowledge, presentation, language skills and enthusiasm were second to none - we could not have asked for a better guide and driver. Our chef Peter ensured we were well fed - amazing breakfast, ample lunches and copious dinners; we were definitely never left wanting! The vehicle was well equipped and very comfortable - my partner and I were the only ones of the trip, in a large 7 seater vehicle! The campsites and activities were all as expected.
The safari itself blew us away. We hadn't done a Masaai or Seregeti safari, and we put off by the numbers and the idea of essentially a traffic jam. We wanted to get off the beaten track, and have a bit more of a wider cultural experience - and boy did we get it. The places, the people, the animals and the landscapes all got better and better as the trip went on. THe landscape was ever changing, taking us through deserts and rainforests. It was eye opening and breathtaking. The gamedrive in the Marsabit Reserve was played down to avoid disappointment, however again blew us away. Elephants, lions (and cubs!), giraffes, zebras, leopards, cheetah (and cubs!), and all the antelope and gazelle you could point binoculars at. A definite highlight.
We travelled in November, and were apprehensive about the weather - the short rains. However the weather was amazing, and it was great to see the wildlife looking healthy and well fed, rather than half-starved and drought effected.
This is definitely a MUST if you want to avoid the crows and get away from the well trodden tourist tracks!
I can't thank the whole team at Gametrackers Kenya enough - you guys really blew us away!
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Email Felicia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Smooth and pleasant experience from booking to excursion
During the booking process, I received quick responses from Judy outlining my options and prices and answering the millions of questions that continued to come up for me. We booked two trips through Gametrackers, a 3-day Masai Mara camping safari and a trip to the annual Lake Turkana Cultural Festival. The safari was amazing and our guide Daniel was not only incredibly knowledgable about the animals and the reserve, but was also visibly passionate about it all. Daniel was so friendly and it was great to have him as our guide, as the guide can really make or break a safari experience. We were excited to find out he would also be our guide for the Lake Turkana Cultural Festival, along with Karisa, the driver and Poly and Ben, the cooks (I hope I'm getting their names correct because they were so great). The whole team was amazing and made the trip unforgettable. I imagine it's difficult dealing with a large group because there are many differing opinions and potential for clashing personalities, but the staff never showed any signs of difficulty navigating through what everyone in the group wanted to do. Thank you to Daniel and the rest of the crews for two wonderful trips full of fun and great food.
1981 and 1982 with John and John to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo and Lake Turkana. Unforgettable !
I'm now 82 years old. in my mind it was yesterday. All the parts once more: unforgettable
Email Corin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best company for northern Kenya
I traveled with Gametrackers on their 10 day northern Kenya trip, the first itinerary on their website.
I had been told that if you want to go to northern Kenya, they are the company to use. This advice without question was spot on.
Everything was very smooth and professional eg. superb food, top quality vehicle, good campsites and tents etc.
But what was most important was the intimate knowledge our guide clearly had of the very remote locations we were visiting. I felt that this enabled us to get the best out of the region, and make each day a highlight on its own, whilst feeling totally safe in an area that has a bad reputation.
I feel that more people should travel to Kenya's north, and Gametrackers are the perfect company to use.
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Email Jason Kerr | 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.
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Email Carlisle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding service
I can't give a score that is too high for Gametrackers! I highly recommend them! I have made four trips to east Africa and have used Gametrackers each time for organizing our safari. Stacey organized a three week trip for my university group through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Our trip included visits to Murchison Falls NP, Jinja, the Masai Mara, Hells Gate NP, and Amboseli. Stacey did a terrific job of communicating with me before the trip. She was very patient in answering all of my questions and was responsive to our needs and requests. During the trip, every detail was covered. Overall, the entire organization including the guide (Rufus), driver (Joseph), and cook (Nicholas) were very professional, courteous, personable, and attentive. One aspect of safari travel is that plans constantly change. The Gametrackers staff was terrific in communicating with me about issues and coming up with good solutions for our group. I would not travel to east Africa if Gametrackers wasn't involved. Again, I highly recommend Gametrackers and I plan to use them again for my next trip.
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Email Diva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing wild safari thanks to professionalism authenticity and commitment
The safari was great. Guides were great. We discovered a really authentic Africa, with a great service.
I do recommend Gametrackers, especially if you want to go in the north of Kenya.
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Email Craig Anderson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari adventure that created a lifetime's worth of memories!
My two college-age sons and I selected Gametrackers based on the reviews here and could not have been more pleased with every aspect of our 10-day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti camping safari. From our first email contact with Stacey Bisley through our final goodbyes to our guide, Rufus Kimani, and our amazing bush chef, Charles, every aspect of Gametrackers' handling of our safari conveyed care and professionalism. If you are reading this and considering whether or not to invest in this trip of a lifetime, just do it! Rufus has an intimate knowledge of each destination and often positioned us to experience the majesty of African wildlife in ways that other guides simply could not match. Charles was a magician with the campfire, cooking delicious hot breakfasts and dinners every day, and providing fresh fruits, vegetables, and sandwiches for lunch. We never went to bed hungry, and always had energy for full days of going face to face with the world's most spectacular wildlife. The highlights of this safari are way too many to remember, but we took over a thousand photos to help spur our memories! Thank you, Gametrackers, for giving us such an intimate look at your beautiful East Africa. By the way, if anybody has questions about our safari, feel free to email me and I will be glad to help you plan your trip.
Email Evelyn makanga | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A lifetime trip.
What an awesome trip it was,...i would say,'gametrackers lead,others follow'.
We had a wonderful time during the Lake Turkana Cultural Festival,everything was well executed,
wonderful and friendly staff,very professional too,the food was on point,we slept in tents all the way which was a great idea.I also met and made new friends during this trip,some who have become completely part of my life.
In short it was a great adventure with gametrackers,having been driven in an overland truck and so i would recommend them anytime to anyone
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20-35 years of age
Fantastic Camping Safari in Uganda & Tanzania -- Highly Recommend Gametrackers
My college study abroad group traveled through Uganda and Tanzania with Gametrackers for roughly 2 weeks. They picked us up in Kampala and went to Murchison Falls, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Victoria, Jinja, the Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mt. Kilimanjaro. We saw tons of wildlife and beautiful scenery. The Gametrackers crew was very friendly, knowledgeable and able to find every type of animal we wanted to see (elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, etc, etc).
Gametrackers did an excellent job accommodating our large (21 person) group. They tailored our trip to hit all the places we wanted to see. They handled all the scheduling and paperwork at all the parks, campsites, etc. We were able to just kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of East Africa. The cook made 3 fantastic meals per day and even managed to bake a cake at a campsite for one of our birthdays. They have quality, comfortable, waterproof camping equipment that made for an enjoyable camping experience. Their large safari trucks were perfect for sight-seeing in the bush.
We had a great trip and really appreciated Gametrackers. I highly recommend Gametrackers to anyone planning a trip to East Africa.