Gemfinders Tours and Travel
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Extremely professional, easy to communicate with and reliable
Our safari with Gemfinders was amazing! From start to finish they were very easy to communicate with. Over WhatsApp and email they were very attentive to any requests, providing a lot of options and catering to all of our needs anytime we mentioned specific requirements such as hotels, activities and food. Once the booking was made, we didn’t have to worry about anything. Everything was seamlessly organised. Once we were picked up on day one by our driver Samson we had nothing to worry about. One negative was the seatbelts weren’t in great shape. Once that was communicated to Gemfinders they were extremely quick to rectify that and service the belts by the next morning. Given we spent so much time in the car (more than half the safari was spent in the car, travelling) it didn’t feel like that at all as we were very comfortable. Every single day was planned so throughly and we were told at the start and end of each day the plan. We managed to see the big 5 and every day was so magical. Value for money was great, I reached out to many providers and I found them to be well priced compared to others. The tour was well organised and so much fun. Would definitely go with Gemfinders again on a safari.
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Jul 20, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a magical safari and that our team, and helped make your experience seamless and memorable. We also appreciate you bringing the seatbelt issue to our attention, and we're glad we could resolve it quickly. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the itinerary, saw the Big Five, and felt you received great value. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with Gemfinders!
Email Jasmine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really fantastic, recommend Gemfinders
We took a personalised 6 day tour organised by Tracy. She really individualised the plan so we managed to do exactly what we wanted to do. She was also reallly responsive to all edit requests and random WhatsApp messages with questions. Joseph, our driver, was really good at spotting the animals and knowing where to be and when. The company also were a lot cheaper than the other ones I got quotes from. Really recommend.
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Jul 16, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your personalized 6-day tour and that we were able to create an itinerary tailored to exactly what you were looking for. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we're glad our communication throughout the planning process made everything smooth and enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the entire team they'll truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing us and for recommending our services. We look forward to welcoming you back to Kenya for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
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Email Karsten & Rebecca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Ultimate Safari Experience with the Best Team
We are absolutely thrilled with our safari experience.
Our Driver and Guide (David): David was incredible! He was lively, energetic, and extremely knowledgeable about everything we asked him. We truly could not have asked for a better person to guide us through our trip to Amboseli. He made the journey unforgettable.
The Accommodation (Penety): Staying at Penety out in the bush was a wonderful experience. It is a very cozy place with incredibly nice and welcoming people. We had a great stay there.
Amboseli National Park: We couldn't have picked a better place to experience a safari. We saw so much wildlife, and we are incredibly happy with the whole experience!
Thank you for organizing such an amazing trip for us.
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Jul 2, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing safari experience. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on the team at Penety. It was our pleasure to organize your trip, and we hope to welcome you back to Kenya for another unforgettable adventure!
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Email DD | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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.
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Jun 24, 2026Thank you so much for this incredibly heartfelt review. We are truly delighted that Lawrence and William helped make your honeymoon such a memorable and meaningful experience, and your kind words will mean the world to them. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and wish you both all the very best.
Email Rachael | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very understanding
Our Hell's Gate adventure with Gemfinders Safaris was fantastic. Everything ran on time and the experience was worth
Email Gertrude mumo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Our Shaba National Reserve safari with Gemfinders Safaris was jaw-dropping! Unique wildlife, rugged landscapes, and adventure at every corner.
Email Christian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Jun 4, 2026
Thank you for your kind words—we’re delighted you enjoyed the safari and Duncan’s guiding expertise. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure.
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Email Lukas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on May 28, 2026Thank you for choosing Gemfinders! We’re thrilled you enjoyed an adventure filled with unforgettable highlights, amazing wildlife moments, and great memories along the way.
It was a pleasure hosting your safari, and we look forward to welcoming you back again for another incredible adventure in Kenya! 🦁✨
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Email Lotta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing!
Our safaritrip with gemfinders was absolutely Amazing! Our tour Guide Lawrence was the best! He took us to the best places in the nationalparcs, so we could See a Crazy amount of animals close up, and taught us everything about Those animals and a lot about Kenia and it’s Culture itself. We couldn't have wished for a better first safari. It was the best Trip ever!
Thank you Gemfinders and Thank you Lawrence for this Crazy last week:)
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on May 28, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your first safari was such an amazing and unforgettable experience.It’s great to know you enjoyed the incredible wildlife sightings, the guiding experience, and learning more about Kenya’s culture and wildlife along the way. Creating memorable adventures like this is exactly what we strive for.
Thank you again for choosing Gemfinders, and we truly hope to welcome you back for another safari adventure in the future!
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Email Lukas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You get everything you might want for your safari experience
- best tour guide/driver you might want
- great driving skills
- great sense for good spots with animals
- well planed route (overall)
- helpful and nice support before and during the safari from safari, besides guide
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on May 28, 2026Thank you so much for your kind words and amazing feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great safari experience with us.
It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the guiding, driving, wildlife spotting, and the overall organization of the trip. Creating smooth, memorable, and exciting safari adventures for our guests is always our goal, so your feedback truly means a lot to us.