Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,592 to $9,554 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Rob | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unfortunately the tour operator Gems of Africa went into Liquidation giving us only two days notice
Dream of taking our family of 6 on safari ruined as Tour Operator Gems of Africa went into liquidation without fully paying the Safari Reserve despite us paying the final balance to them two months in advance. Unfortunately this only came to light two days prior to us due to going on the Safari when we were notified by the Liquidator that our booking ha been cancelled. Need to be vary and next time would look to book directly.
NL
Email Andre | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not given where you paid for
Still waiting for a refund as we did not get what we paid for the first 2 days of our booked safari. Such a shame as they where doing there best.
CA
Email MJ | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beware - they bankrupted :(
Never got the chance to go on our dream trip with them, they went bankrupt and kept all the money that we sent them
ES
Email Dave Dunlop | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Recent Visit
The lodge facilities were excellent as was the area surrounding the compex. Fabulous views from the hotel room and an excellent staff who were very helpfull with any requests. The safari was a big disappointment as there is no such thing as the guaranteed viewing of the big 5, there are no leopards. Very view animals to view, 3 giraffes visiable from 200 mtrs, 5 elephants,5 rhino, 1 lion and 3 lioness, 5 hippos, 3 eland and a handful of sprinboks was all that was seen during the 3 days. The animals all appeared be fed by the staff and appeared relatively tame, certainly not wild. The terrain they live in is not really their natural habitat as there is nothing for them to eat or hunt. It you want to see the animals in their natural habitat then go to Kruger or Chobe and see the animals in the real world.
BR
Email Paulo Maranhão | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We hired Gems of Africa Safari for a safari and a transfer to Johannesburg via the scenic route, and everything went as planned. There was only one hiccup, but it was quickly resolved. I highly recommend them.
Email David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Chris is a friendly attentive and knowledgeable driver
Having biked the tour in the uk we were extremely pleased with overall experience. Our driver (Chris) was reliable, attentive and very knowledgeable. The route was long but we had plenty of stops and information regularly shared by Chris helped the time pass quickly. He was also flexible and adjusted the route at times to take into account the desires of the passengers.
Email Tony F | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good safari agency
My wife and I were booked into the Kapama River Lodge by Gems of Africa. The lodge, its facilities and safaris were excellent.
As an agency, we had a problem with a flight that needed to be changed. After a few tos and fros, Gems solved the problem to my satisfaction, but I believe they could have solved it sooner.
SG
Email edwin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive
Mpho Thulo was responsive via email (within same day or within 3 working days) and answered all my queries well. I was presented with good options that catered to a wide range of budgets and needs.
We really enjoyed the service and the safari at Bottlierskop Private Reserve! Got up SUPER close to lions, elephants, rhinos, impalas, elands, and many more. The guides were humorous and extremely knowlegeable. Food was excellent. The lodging was gorgeous.
Only room for improvement would be to have gotten confirmation of the driver pick up timings and contact earlier. We had to call the company for it the day before when we didn't hear anything. That said, the driver was EXCELLENT.
SE
Email Per | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good organized and very welcoming
I did a 2 nigit safari and went on an atv tour ond of the afternoons it was a fantastic experience.
Food was good and they also had a good selection of wines
FR
Email Nicolas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Alright. Serious and great guide
Very responsive, they organized a garden route circuit for us in a very short time with a top guide.
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