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
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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!