Gemfinders Tours & Travel Staff
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:
- $150 to $900 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
PL
Email Sofia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend - a great safari experiance
If you're looking for a private safari, mid budget, for two people I would highly recommend Gemfinders Tours and Travel. Our game guide and driver Lawrence was excellent. He knew exactly where to drive to find all the animals. We managed to really explore all the national parks we visited - Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. I really appreciated that our driver Lawrence was not so much "in your face" - attentive but not overbearing.
We stayed in three places:
Flair Camp Experiences - a basic camp, the tent was very clean, beds comfortable, tasty food with a lot of variety, some trouble with hot water, so have some wet wipes with you, wifi in the common area;
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort - a western style hotel, with pool and wifi in the rooms;
Little Amanya Camp - again a basic camp with amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro, clean tent with comfy beds and a sofa, the bathroom is open roof, so you can shower under the stars, the food is basic but tasty, wi-fi in a common area, but it reached our tent.
All in all, the safari and accommodation was great.
Two issues - first with the Masai village. I had a feeling it would be uncomfortable and we would be pressured into buying things and unfortunately it was exactly that. So if you don't want to be guilt tripped into buying some arts and crafts, then perhaps skip the village altogether. Second thing, the places that our driver recommended for souvenirs were seriously overpriced. One thing I bought, after haggling, was half the price at the airport shop, which is usually the most expensive. So that shows you how overpriced those shops along the way are. So wait to get to Nairobi, many things are cheaper there, even at the airport.
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Oct 22, 2025Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback and for choosing Gemfinders Tours and Travel for your safari adventure. We are truly delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience exploring Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli with us.
We're especially glad to know that Lawrence, your driver and guide, helped make your trip enjoyable with his knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him — he'll be thrilled to hear them!
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the accommodations and experiences. While we're happy that you found the camps clean, comfortable, and with good food, we understand that there were some minor inconveniences, such as hot water availability and wifi connectivity. Please be assured that we are taking these comments seriously and will work closely with our accommodation partners to ensure improvements are made for future guests.
Regarding the visit to the Masai village and the shopping experience, we sincerely apologize for any discomfort or pressure you felt. We strive to provide authentic cultural experiences without making our guests feel obliged to make purchases. We are actively reviewing how we present and arrange these visits to ensure they are more relaxed and enjoyable for everyone. Additionally, we’ll be more mindful in our future recommendations for shopping to ensure transparency and fairness in pricing.
Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually aim to improve our services. We’re truly grateful for your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future for another unforgettable journey.
HU
Email Ákos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
We had a great experience on this 5 day safari. Lawrence took us around and show us the Big Five Games, which is something I will remember forever. Highly recommended tour if you ask me.
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Oct 27, 2025We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing experience and got to see the Big Five! It was our pleasure to host you on your 5-day safari, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
PL
Email Krzysztof | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Our guide - Lawrence was incredible in finding animals, very kind and helpful.
Whole experience was just great. We've seen almost everything there was to see.
Masai Mara and Nakuru were the best from the whole tour and totally worth long ride.
Only thing to remember is that if you pay by cash, some older usd bills are not accepted in Kenya
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Nov 5, 2025Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, and that Lawrence made your safari memorable with his knowledge and kindness. We truly appreciate the tip about currency that’s very helpful for future travelers.
We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure!
PL
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience
My two day safari in Amboseli turned out perfectly. Not only my guide Lawrence got me in time to the best spots to take pictures of mt Kilimanjaro, but also we've encountered many animals and beautiful sights. I recommend both this safari and the guide!
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Nov 10, 2025Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a perfect experience in Amboseli and that Lawrence made your safari memorable with great photo opportunities and wildlife sightings. Your recommendation means a lot to us, we look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Email Petra Dinardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
Wonderful company, easy communication, everything as promised. William is a wonderful guice and driver and made our trip so smooth and great! Explained everything, made sure we saw all the animals up close, was very knowledgeable about the animals and anture and very patient with our two small children. Thak you for a wonderful trip!!!
Reply from Gemfinders Tours and Travel
Posted on Dec 4, 2025Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a smooth and memorable experience with us. William will be so happy to know his guiding, knowledge, and patience made your trip special — especially with the little ones on board.
It was our pleasure to make everything as promised, and we truly appreciate you choosing Gemfinders Safaris. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another adventure soon! 🌿🦁✨