20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Moses was amazing from start to finish! Would request him if I ever come back!
Great value for money. Alex was a great help to begin with the information and questions we had. The tour starts at 8am but collection from airport was pretty much anytime! We stayed in budget accommodation which was ok and you got what you paid for! The first 2 nights at Masai Mara are great just for the experience! Moses was fantastic on the safari, getting us up close to the animals and telling us so much information! Any question you had he would answer! We saw the big 5! The tent experience was good and Helen at Lenchada was lovely, so were the others! We visited the Masai village with George, who also was great and explained everything! We got to visit the Masai school too, which was fantastic! (Always give a small donation, they rely on this to keep the school going).
At Nakuru again Moses was great, so were the staff at the hotel - good facilities here! Loved Nakuru national park - again Moses shared his knowledge and we had an excellent time!
We stopped a few times along the way and had lunch etc, good for souvenirs!! We had all meals throughout the tour! Mainly rice and chicken, but good meals!
Upgrade to the jeep, do not do the bus unless it’s private! The jeep is a much more realistic experience! Also ask for Moses!!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Their so kind and welcoming
They are so friendly and welcoming, I even planning another trip with them for sure , God bless you
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Above expectations: exceptional guide and planning support
In short: I found Gametrackers to be a very strong local company to help you plan an exceptional safari: excellent throughout, from the planning phase all the way to the actual safari. I will recommend it any family member or friend considering a safari, and would definitely choose them if I return to Kenya to do another safari. More details below.
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1) PLANNING
When I started planning a safari in Kenya, I wasn't sure which company to go with - there are MANY operators. I reached out to 10-15 companies listed in well-known guidebooks such as Lonely Planet and Rough Guide to review a few proposals/quotes based on my initial thoughts for a 2-week trip. Gametrackers already stood out at that point: Stacey was responsive, understood my requirements well (we wanted to put together a highly customized itinerary), provided good advice, and was VERY patient (we went through quite a few iterations of the itinerary).
I was able to pay by credit card in USD through a local portal called Pesa Pal.
A safari is expensive and this was no exception, but I found the rates Gametrackers quoted fair, without the very high mark-ups I saw from other operators (especially those who are NOT based in Kenya). Gametrackers was also one of the few operators able to provide a clear breakdown of the cost - this was very helpful in ensuring our trip stayed within the budget we had assigned.
2) SAFARI
I think a huge factor in the experience is the guide who will take you to all the parks you have chosen (e.g. Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru etc.). We got VERY lucky as we got Zachariah (Zack), a Bronze-certified guide (see KPSGA) who has been a guide for 18 years. He was very dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and fun. He always made sure we had the best possible experience and spared no effort for us to see animals (e.g., we were able to see multiple white rhinos and a (rare) black rhino in Nakuru, we watched a cheetah eating a Thompson gazelle a few meters away in Masai Mara, we witnessed 2 lions mating...) and patiently answered all our questions on wildlife or Kenya.
Most days, he was driving pretty much the whole day on full day game drives so we have more time in the parks themselves as driving back to the lodge for lunch would waste a lot of time in our opinion (and he agreed).
We were sad to part ways in Diani where our safari ended and can't thank him enough for helping us create memories for life.
Asante!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A safari that exceeded expectations every day
Booking a safari through Martin at Earthwings was efficient, and he was incredibly accommodating and responsive. The safari exceeded all expectations, as he worked to get us in the right spot for the best viewing every single time, while also respecting other tours and the animals themselves. We managed to see big cats every single day of the trip, eating prey and hunting. Martin was a sheer professional from his first email to dropping me at the airport with plenty of time to spare. I will absolutely be recommending Earthwings to my friends and family for their future safaris.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator!!! Amazing safari
Very nice experience
Yousouf the organizer took great care of us!!!
Everything was perfect
The incredible lodges
And our French-speaking guide Ali made this moment even more beautiful
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique and straightforward tour operator.
My February 2023 safari.
I must admit it was an unforgateble 6 days exploring Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru. The best part was how we discussed my itinerary. Thank you for the warm welcome.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari - so reliable & efficient
We shopped around for a safari for our honeymoon for ages. Finally settled on Suricata & it couldn’t have been better. The tour, staff & organisation was beyond all of our expectations. Our driver, Rocky, was unreal and got us to everything we wanted to see. Highly recommend! Especially for those unsure who to go with! Super reliable & efficient
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect and amazing!
先中文强推一个！完美的旅行，最靠谱的人，小而美的公司，值得信赖。
If you want a PERFECT safari experience, I really recommend to go on an adventure with Jackson and Juvenile！
1.Perfect communication process
We searched around for months before making the decision. But the communication was great with Jackson. We received the timely response and got a lot of information from him that helped us well prepare our trip.
2.Perfect guide —Jackson
He made our safari truly magic. Friendly and positive from the day one. Always providing the best care for us. Attentive to our needs, learning fast our preferences and continuously pampering us.
Jackson is wildlife expert, and he was always the first to spot the animals from hundreds of meters away. We saw all animals we want to see, not only big fives, but also every possible animal. Always going the extra-mile for us. Great driver and expert on the landscape and picking the best spot to see the animals.
Always providing relevant and timely information, very knowledgeable and passionate of the nature - this made our safari experience more complete.
Besides, I really appreciate his optimism and enthusiasm for almost everyone.It seems that the locals are all Jackson’s close friends, he always provides help to others, and others also respect him very much.
In these 7 days he made us feel like good friends.
3.Perfect nature of course.
We visited Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro NP, Manyara lake NP. Incredible experience which anyone shall do once in a lifetime.
4.Perfect accommodations.
Mount Meru Hotel, Eileen’s Tree Inn, Farm of dreams Lodge, Acacia Migration Camp, especially Serengeti View Luxury Camp——the newly opened hotel Jackson recommended and did not receive many reviews yet, but we experienced our best two mornings and nights here.
Thanks for everything Jackson. Hope to see u again some day.
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour with great sightings
Tour guide turned up on time, we drove to Tarangire National Park and saw an abundance of elephants, birds, giraffes etc. The accommodation was also very good. On the second day we went to Ngorogoro Crater which was excellent and again, we saw a good amount of animals. The guide ensured we got close enough to get some excellent pictures.
The only drawback was that the guide takes you to a Masai village. The Masai people wanted $50 for the two of us to dress us up in their traditional clothing, which was a bit cringe, and explain how they live and show us around their village, which we found a bit steep and didn't want to do. We were not warned of this. On the way home, the driver stopped at 3 separate shops, all selling Masai carvings for well over the odds, when we didn't really want to buy anything as we were only carrying backpacks, but nonetheless you have to stop there. Mind you, there were several other safari jeeps at the villages/shops, so I guess you just don't have a choice.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Vulture Safaris made our family trip special.
I clearly recall my Masai Mara Safari late December 2022. The trip was a life changing experience for us. We experienced the Hot Air Balloon ride, something we’ll never forget and the scenes at the Mara River. You delivered it perfectly.