Game Drivers Safaris

"Tailor-Made and Packaged Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania"

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Some Key Points about Game Drivers Safaris:

  • Over 17 Years of safari experience in Kenya
  • Personal Service from a family owned company
  • Personalised Safari Planning from the people who will actually take you on safari. We will even visit you at home to plan your holiday.
  • Freedom to choose: We are not tied to agency agreements and with our wide range of contacts we are able to provide safari experiences to suit you.
  • No third party selling: we do not sell your holiday to other safari operators.
  • Giving something back: we work closely with the Kenya people affected by our activities ensuring that they have a major stake in the tourist business in their own country. Around 70% of what we earn is spent in Kenya providing sustainable, high quality work for Kenya people as well as helping the wider community.
  • Children on Safari: we love taking our own children into the bush and we encourage our clients to do the same.
  • Hundreds of very satisfied client: Many of our clients return to Kenya with us and recommend us to their friends and families. Read their comments in our Visitors' Book.

Visitors' Book

These are samples taken from testimonials written in our Visitors' Book by guests on numerous safaris over the last 8 years. Where possible we have included photographs from the safari with the comments.

"All of us enjoyed so much the camp life, the game drives, the excellent food from Sharon's bush kitchen and Nigel's perfect organisation..." Eva, Rita and Margaretha Weisenreid, SWITZERLAND

"You all made us feel so comfortable during our stay and we can't wait to come back again next year!" Chris and Stuart Parker,UK

"Thank you for everything you did to make it a wonderful and memorable holiday." Andrea and Jerry Hegerty, UK

"We've had such a great trip that we can't wait to visit again in the future for longer. We both feel like we've been vacationing with old friends which made the trip a fun relaxing one. "Tom and Marina Outwater, USA

"Sundowners of Tusker and night drives were fun. The food was superb in the bush and the night time talks around the fire were a treat." Tom and Marina Outwater, USA

"A wonderful first trip to Africa. The fears were totally unfounded. No complaints other than that we have to go home." Christine McCormick and Margaret Smith (Super Gran), UK

"Excellent again - last year two weeks, this year one month. See you next year for 3 months!" Stuart and Chris Parker, UK

Stuart and Christine Parker enjoy the Maasai Mara, staying at Sokonoi Camp

" I am suffering from Kenya withdrawal symptoms at the momemt...To call what we experienced with you a holiday is such an understatement. I felt totally absorbed and drawn into Kenya and now have to extract myself mentally and emotionally ...Thank you so much Nigel, it was the best two weeks of my life." Mrs Sheila Smith, UK, following her first safari in January/February 2005

Sheila Smith and her party explore Lake Bogoria in The Great Rift Valley

"Well Nigel what can I say!! I am speechless, this was my 50th birthday gift from my wife and it will always live with me. A fantastic two weeks with all the excitement and adventure we expected from a tailor-made safari...we really had the time of our lives!!"Shirish & Ajita Patel, UK, July 2005

Shirish, Anita and Anil Patel Head for Samatian Island, Lake Baringo

"Oropile Camp-Kinja-Aberdares-Samatian Island-Sandarusi House: A wonderful trip, beyond our (high) expectations. Every one of our needs anticipated and professionally organised-however-Nigel could not have treated his best friends better than he treated us. An excellent blend of professionalism and personal care. Nothing was too much trouble ...Great car, delicious food, lovely people, beautiful country. Thank you all and hope to be back." Jon, Rosemary, Alex and Joseph Evans, Buckinghamshire, UK, August 2005

Evans Family Relax after an evening walk from Sokonoi Camp, Maasai Mara

"This has been the best family holiday that we have ever been on-for me personally-an experience I will treasure for ever. Thank you to Nigel and everyone for making this possible." Irene Thackwray, UK after a safari in October 2005

"Hard to put into words really...a very memorable holiday that was completely above expectations....Bush camps, tusker beers, sunsets and campfires (still missing Kinja and it's wonderful lake...)" Liz Van Lynden, UK, 13th April 2006

"Thank you for a fantastic time-one that I won't forget....this holiday will live with me forever" Antonia Grace, London, April 2006

"Everything has been absolutely first class in everyway...All we can say is Ansante Sana (thank you very much)..." Ray, Meggan, Jackie and Nicola Dodd, Brooklyn, New York, USA, July 2006

"Our honeymoon and first trip to Africa has certainly been the holiday of or lives so far and one that we will never forget....Our trip has been made extra special by Nigel and his fantastic staff and thank you to Seiya Francis (aged 10-trainee safari guide) our personal supervisor and in charge of beverages...she always knew exactly what we wanted." Chris and Debbie Hughes, Coventry, UK, August 2006

"A life changing experience in Kenya...I will definitely be back" Rebecca Wilson, Newcastle, UK, August 2006

"A fantastical, magical, wonderful experience" Beverly Pierce, Newcastle, UK August 2006

"A brilliant 4-days in the Mara in every respect. The accommodation (at Sokonoi Camp) and the food was superb and the Mara Reserve more than lived up to my expectations." Nick Kitchin, Australia, August 2006

"Thanks for a wicked time Nigel..." Kirstie, Australia, August 2006

"What a fantastic first trip to Africa. It has exceeded all our expectations....Nigel and his crew worked hard to accommodate our every need/wish...The Mara Camp, Kinja, Samatian Island..thank you Nigel for showing us all of this and whetting our appetite for another trip..." Paul and Cheryl Brading, Northamptonshire, UK, September 2006

"Stupendous and extremely satisfying in every respect" Clifford Holliday, Durham, UK, October 2006

"A dream come true...I cannot wait to return. Thank you Nigel and crew." Elizabeth Blaylock, Durham, UK, October 2006

"Thank you Nigel for a holiday of a lifetime. This was our 4th safari but non of the previous ones could live up to this." John and Wendy Mole, Northumberland, UK November 2006

John and Wendy Mole Game Viewing in Samburu National Reserve

"We just wanted to say a great big thank you to all the team at Game Driver Safaris, they were fantastic, we were all made to feel so welcome. It was the experience of a lifetime and we're all really glad that we got the opportunity to see Africa at its most beautiful thanks to you. The food was excellent especially after having pasta, rice and potatoes for two weeks, it was just what we needed! It was a very comfortable, relaxed environment with a lot of exciting things happening . The campsite was excellent and we felt safe at all times... We were surrounded by lions, which was incredible! It was incredible that we were able to get up close and personal with all the animals. Overall it was a wonderful experience that none of us will ever forget." Helen, Helen, Charlotte, and Louise, April 2007

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An Account of a safari with us By Marie Guertz:

"Hello all!

I have been busy on Safari - wow an amazing experience - yep the stuff you see on TV, the theme song to out of Africa playing in my head, as I looked over the vast African landscape, the golden long grass, the acacia trees, the Huge blue skies.......and then the animals - we saw 4 out of the big 5, but will see the Rhino in Nakuru later. We camped under the yellow barked acacia trees - so gorgeous with the sun shining through them. The baboons and monkeys' homes. Our camp was nestled at the base of a hill, yep where the Lions live! You could hear the purring at night from the tents...... Our tents were separated by little tracks, we had our own toilet and shower, talk about luxury - real beds firm mattresses, soft pillows and a cloud like doona - ah the little things! Ha not to mention the 3 course home made meals (Nigels a great cook as well as the safari guy!) What an awesome 3 days.....the only thing I could complain about is I wanted to stay longer!

We all met up on the Monday evening, stopping to watch the sunset with a beer before going into camp, seeing some hyena, mongoose, I think impala..... easy evening unpacking and eating, a camp fire outside every tent and two Maasai on duty at night to keep the animals out!

An 11 hour day and up at 6am for breakfast - then off to the Mara - the open vast spaces - home to the African animals, on migration.....Wilderbeast, zebra, giraffe, buffalo,lion, impala, gazelle, crocodiles, hippo's, mongoose, warthog, ostrich, vultures, secretary bird.......and many more I cannot think of right now! Amazing! lots of stories but too much to write - we spent the day sitting on the roof of the jeep having a ball!

The following day we went to the Maasai village and looked through one of the workers homes, the women in the tribe sitting out with all their wares...hmmmmm too expensive - but yep - all know I'm a softy! then we went to see the new homes going up - thanks to the women - they seem to do all here....... lazy afternoon, then an evening walk around the hills around the camp......wildlife right there......

I was to go check out a few spots on my way back to the Mercy home, however Nigel and Marilize let me stay one night - I was so relaxed and welcomed they said it was ok to stay on - hmmm well I did - awesome company the two of them, lots of wine and laughs ..."Marie Guertz, August 2007

Marie was on Safari after a month of volunteer work with AVIF.

How To Book a Safari

The easiest way for you to enquire about or book a safari with us is to visit the Contact Us page of this website and then phone us to discuss you requirements. We will then begin the process of planning your safari.

If you prefer to email then click here and one of our team will reply within 24 hours. Alternatively you can complete our Safari Enquiry Form.

Once we have received your enquiry we will work with you every step of the way ensuring that your safari becomes the "once in a lifetime" experience that you have dreamed of.