My husband and I just did the 12 day South Africa tour. We absolutely loved our trip. Our tour director Thabie was just awesome. She had so much knowledge and understanding of the area. On time departure, detailed on everything. She always asked us do you have any questions for me or you can come see me one on one. I would do another trip with her . Thabie Rocks!

I truly enjoyed the entire trip, especially the guided tours conducted by Jason. Jason was such a pleasure to have around, and I do speak for everyone in the group...we felt safe, protected, and cared for. Jason made sure that our South African experience was a memorable one. I am still in awe about seeing all the different beautiful areas in South Africa. The choice of hotels, the safaris and excursions, the restaurants & food, and overall service all provided such an amazing, exciting, unique, and breathtaking vacation for our entire group!

Our Gate 1 trip to South Africa was fantastic! Much of the credit goes to our Tour Director, Don, who was exceptional, as well as our two drivers, Johnny & "Darrowese". The itinerary provided an excellent mix of wildlife, natural beauty, culture, and history. This was our 10th Gate1 trip and number 11 is already booked. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for the outstanding 11 Day Kenya Exploration that we enjoyed in June. It was our first visit to East Africa, and it was everything we could have hoped for. Special credit must be given to our tour guides/drivers Marcus and Joseph. Our family rode on the Land Cruiser driven by Marcus, but we also were with Joseph at many locations throughout the tour. Both were knowledgeable, pleasant, patient, and justifiably proud of the services they provided. We marveled at Marcus' familiarity with the Kenya and its people, the parks, and our various destinations. Key to our enjoyment at each of the parks was seeing the many animals and birds, and Marcus knew how to find them all. He clearly understands photographers' needs and always was able to maneuver us safely into locations that offered optimal lighting and good backgrounds. And he would give us the time needed to get the best pictures. His driving was outstanding, whether it was on remote park roads or on Kenya's highways. Special thanks go to Marcus and to Gate 1 management for arranging for a cellphone that we left behind at Great Rift Valley Lodge to be transported to us at Masai Mara. Amazing! This was our second Gate 1 tour, and we were once again very impressed with your vetting and selection of lodging and restaurants over the course of the trip. Thanks to all of you at Gate 1 who plan these trips and especially to Marcus and Joseph.

Our trip was fantastic. We loved every day we went on the journey and we took plenty of game drives plenty of beautiful animals to see. We had fantastic hotels where you look outside and you saw the animals couldn't rave enough about this trip.

I cannot say enough about our tour guide Anne. She was absolutely extraordinary. She was knowledgeable, caring, quick-thinking, found a way to get a large disparate group feel like a cohesive family, problem solving for many guests for unexpected emergencies and issues, and made sure we all had the very best adventure/trip possible. She was also funny, charming and never seemed stressed even with all the work and issues she handled behind the scenes. She made all the difference in what could have been a good trip to one that will be memorable forever. I truly can't find the words to utilize to explain how we ALL felt about Anne. I truly felt like she cared about my daughter and myself along with all the other travelers. You could see how genuine she is by watching her interact with the drivers, hotel staff, border control folks etc. They clearly also have formed connections with her over the years, which also helped make things run more smoothly for our group. Big Kudos to Anne!!

What a wonderful experience it was on our safari last month. The care and attention of our guide/driver Joseph was fantastic. His knowledge of the animals and culture made it a special learning opportunity. He is truly a caring and thoughtful man and a huge asset for Gate1.

Anne was an exceptional tour guide and you are lucky to have her as she is definitely an asset to Gate 1 as her reputation will bring new and returning customers to your company. Anne deserves a raise or a bonus! I have been lucky, as I have previously traveled with Gate 1 and cannot believe the great tour guides and once in a lifetime experiences such as the lion kill at Kruger National Park, weather at Victoria Falls, and spotting a leopard in a tree. Also I am a foodie and don't rant about the food, but the dinners in Cape Town and Simon's town were worth the price of admission!! I have traveled the world with other tour companies and Gate 1 will always be at the top for quality of the tours and most of all the exceptional tour guides like Anne.

My husband and I had a wonderful trip. We saw so many animals! All the Big Five and Special Five. Our Tour Manager, Daniel, is very knowledgeable. Our group has so many questions and he has all the answers. Five stars to Daniel! The accommodations are terrific, especially The Ark where animals are roaming outside the lodge. The food is good. We had a wonderful trip! This is our tenth or eleventh tour. Thank you Gate 1 for giving us an affordable opportunity to travel!

We went this year June 9-19th. We started in Kenya with wonderful guides Raffael and Jeff. They were professional, fun and knowledgeable. We truly appreciated all they did for us and the amazing accommodations we had from Niarobi, Lake Elmentaita, and Maasai Mara. Raffael and Jeff were personable and made our adventures fun and full of information. The food, staff and views at each location were exceptional. We felt well taken care of and enjoyed all the accommodations. We had just as a great experience in Tanzania with Wilson and Godlisten. We continued to have wonderful accommodations with amazing staff and food. It was a trip of a lifetime and I feel very blessed to have such an amazing experience. Thank you so much for making this trip full of wonderful memories.

Magnificent. The teams in Kenya and Tanzania did great work for us. Joel in Kenya and Harlequin in Tanzania were superb guide/drivers for us. Their local and animal knowledge was top notch. They were always concerned about our safety and wellbeing. We highly recommend Gate1 to our friends interested in a safari.

Our Uganda trip has been amazing! I enjoyed the interactions with the people, game drives, animal viewing cruises and of course the Chimp and Gorilla Trekking were excellent! All of the Gate 1 guides were fantastic! They kept telling me not to worry, they had me covered and they did! The food and hotels were amazing! The staff at all of the hotels provided exceptional service and I felt very pampered. The highlight of the trip was the chimpanzee and gorilla trekking. I appreciate that Gate1 got everyone a porter for the gorilla trekking. Once the gorillas are spotted you start following them into rough terrain and during this time the porter was extremely helpful! I highly recommend this trip and Gate 1 to anyone who loves to view wildlife!

I had looked forward to my Classic South Africa, Victoria Falls, Botswana trip for a long time and was entirely pleased with all components of the tour. What I will always cherish about the experience is that our group was guided by Anni. Her commentary about her life in South Africa added so much to the tour. I became so much more enlightened about what I saw because of her. She's a tireless worker, constantly multitasking, problem solving and always attuned to enhancing each day's activities for the benefit of her guests. I've had good guides on all five of my Gate 1 trips, but Anni is in a class by herself, and I felt like we hit the jackpot with her as our guide. When I tell friends and family all the things I learned and loved about my trip, it'll be thanks to all that Anni added as our Fearless Leader! Thank you Anni and thank you Gate 1.

Our trip to Kenya was wonderful. Our guide Joel was wonderful. The value of our trip was wonderful. Our experiences in Kenya on Safari, were wonderful. The food was wonderful. The accommodations and sights were wonderful. We have already recommended Gate 1 to other people, and we are planning our next trip with Gate 1 for next year. Two words to sum up our trip...Thank you!

Our trip to South Africa was just amazing and all the credit goes to our Tour Manager Anne. She made our 10-12 days in South African an amazing experience which I will never forget. Anne is the best tour guide EVER. She is energetic, friendly, knowledgeable and it was a great pleasure to be part of her group. We enjoyed this experienced to the utmost. Anne is not only organized but keenly aware of the groups concerns and would do anything to satisfy everyone in the group. Anne is real, genuine and she enjoys what she does and we all appreciated her. I will not hesitate to go on another tour with Anne. One clear example is when I lost my cell phone. She was so interested in helping that she contacted park rangers, hotel employees and anyone she thought could help. I was actually moved and can't thank her enough. She showed that she care and that feeling was felt by me personally and by the group as a whole. Everyone in our group loved Anne. Please forward these comments to her as she well deserves to be commended.

I just wanted to add to the survey by saying that that the tour manager, Belinda, was outstanding. She was extremely helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. The tour was run flawlessly. It was especially great that she knew so many people in the airports, hotels, and parks - which facilitated a smooth experience for us. She was the best!

Southern Africa was just amazing! I love the culture, and the people are so friendly, welcoming, and have the best sense of humor. The accommodations were the best and the food terrific, even with my gluten free restrictions. The game drives were so much fun! It was so surreal to have giraffes, elephants and lions so close; you could almost touch them. Just wow!! Ryan, our guide, was the best!!! He was so organized, took the time to get to know everyone in the group, kept us laughing and provided us with wow moments every day! I highly recommend him as a guide. This was my 8th Gate 1 trip, and I have 3 more already on the books. Gate 1 does a great job!

This trip was wonderful and more than I expected. Paggge, and Joseph were wonderful, could not have asked for a better pair to lead us. Pagge was the tour director, and Joseph the driver. This is my third Gate 1 trip and I've never had a driver who was more responsive to our needs. Pagge and Joseph worked as a team.

This was my 15th Gate 1 trip and by far my most memorable and favorite trip. David was the best tour manager I've had on all my trips. The other tour managers were wonderful, but David was phenomenal. He did an excellent job keeping the group harmony of 5 solo women travelers and he was an excellent driver. If there is a way that Gate 1 rewards excellent tour managers, I sure hope David gets a reward. I would highly recommend the Discovery 11 Day Kenya trip to anyone who is looking to go on a safari trip to Africa. The accommodations, the food, and the excursions were all top notch. Thank you Gate 1 for a fabulous trip, and I can't wait to go on my next trip with Gate 1!

Gate1 always has terrific tour managers and Anne from South Africa was STELLAR. She was a terrific leader for our group and was very personable. You can tell she loves Africa and the Wildlife!!

I just wanted to provide additional feedback on recent trip to South Africa...Anne is a gem! She was above and beyond any expectations! Hope you never lose her...incredibly knowledgeable, organized and FUN

My wife and I recently returned from the 11 Day Essential South Africa and Victoria Falls trip and it was FANTASTIC. Our guide Roger made the trip flawless. Our group consisted of 22 people, and no one could say enough about our experience. From the sights of the cities to the wildlife experiences, everything went flawlessly. Roger made sure that all of our border crossings went smoothly as well as our air travel coordination. Roger was there with us. We knew each night what to expect the next morning and there were no issues. This was our seventh trip with Gate1 and will not be or last. Thank you Gate1 and thank you Roger for an unforgettable experience.

I just arrived from 14 day South Africa Classic with Victoria Falls. Wonderful choices of hotels, dinners, optional tours, history, etc. the best feature was a wonderful tour guide (Nathi). I was amazed on how he took control over 27 travelers with different nationalities and was gentle, patient and a complete gentlemen. Perfect control, timing and punctuality as well as a good listener and perfect knowledge history teller. The places chosen for the tour were magnificent as well as the safari games. We were able to see all the big 5"s and more. The people whom we encounter throughout our trip were wonderful, respectful, caring people. The Victoria Falls are a wonder, when on the helicopter ride which I recommend and it was incredible. Sally had to way goodbye to South Africa and THANK YOU Gate 1 for a fantastic tour.

Just concluded our trip to South Africa. I am beyond words with the exceptional experience we had. Anna is a SUPERSTAR, a WONDER WOMAN and other superlatives added for being the number 1 tour director. This by far was my most memorable trip because we created a harmonious family of individuals from different parents and cultures; learned so much and enjoyed our adventures. Thank you Gate 1. My friends and I are already looking forward to our next trips with you!!!

The trip was excellent and very enjoyable. It was well planned and exciting allowing us too really see the various aspects of South Africa culture. Elvis, our tour guide, was by far the reason we had such a thrilling adventure. His knowledge and willingness to share it with us made him the best tour guide we have had. He showed the type of patience one would need in dealing with so many individuals from various backgrounds and attitudes. Elvis is the reason our trip was successful, and we would use Gate 1 for future travel excursions. Thanks for the opportunity to share our experience.

Anni was awesome. The hotels were impressive. The excursions were amazing. I loved the restaurants. We will use Gate 1 again!

Looking back, this trip was not just a safari-it was a deeply moving journey. Tanzania's landscapes and wildlife are beyond stunning, but it was the people-especially Samson-who made this experience truly extraordinary. Gate 1 Travel crafted an exceptional itinerary, but Samson brought it to life with his heart, wisdom, and unwavering enthusiasm. I'm telling everyone, that if they are considering an African safari, do it. And if they are lucky enough to have Samson as their guide, prepare for an experience that will stay with them forever.

My trip to Africa was amazing. Our Tour guide Ryan did a super job on information regarding Africa culture and the past and how things are improving and going now. The safaris were very successful in that we got to see plenty of African wildlife. Will definitely have to make another trip to other parts to see the rest of Africa. I was traveling with my 16 year old son and Ryan went out of his way to make sure that he felt included even though he was the youngest one there. Thanks to Gate 1 and Ryan for another amazing adventure!!

This was my first trip with Gate 1 and I absolutely loved it !!! The highest star rating I can give! Tour Director: Our tour director Charl is the best Tour Director I ever had with any other tour companies, you are very lucky he is working for Gate 1 !!!!! His tact, adequate and ability to work with 20+ adults with different personalities and backgrounds is remarkable!!! Charl's has remarkable attention to details and individual needs. I have dietary restrictions and Charl always checked on me to make sure my meals was able to accommodate my restrictions. Hotels: I really love all hotels and cannot pick my favorite. Activities: All activities ware fabulous and I would like to highlife the Featherbed Nature Reserve Tour on February 4rd in Knysna with local guide Colin. Magical island with one of the best local guides. The guide very knowledgeable, professional and very attentive to all group members. The Featherbed Nature Reserve Tour is "Must to Do" activity for future groups. Picture-ask Island and boat ride. All visits to national parks and Congo Caves were delightful. I am looking forward to book my next adventure with Gate 1.

Kenya & Tanzania Discovery was more than I ever imagined! All accommodations were outstanding & I loved both Sam, Kenya, & Felix, Tanzania tour managers.

Anni was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and perhaps the best tour director we have ever had the pleasure of traveling with. She provided an honest explanation of the situation in South Africa and helped us understand how the country has transitioned from the depths of Apartheid to a race neutral environment, despite some of the political problems that still exist in the country. She added immeasurably to the group's overall appreciation of what was a very well-designed tour!

The trip was FANTASTIC!!!! Better than I ever expected. A life-changing experience. Everything went smoothly and perfectly. Hotels, food, itinerary, nothing to complain about. The leader, Elvis, was great!! He knew everything about everything. This was my first experience traveling with Gate 1. I'm sure it won't be my last. Thanks for a great trip.

Our trip was a once in a lifetime experience. We were most pleased with the Gate 1 experience. Canaan our guide was top notch. He made the experience amazing with his knowledge and dedication to keep the harmony of the group. Our accommodations and food throughout the trip exceeded our expectations. We will use Gate 1 again if our Canadian dollar permits.

The trip was FANTASTIC. We were blown away by the tour (Gorillas), accommodations, food, and, more importantly, the Gate 1 staff. The staff were amazing. - very knowledgeable, attentive, helpful, kind, patient, and friendly. We were bowled away by the whole tour. Thank you.

11 Day Essential South Africa with Victoria Falls- I have toured with Gate 1 Travel since 2014 and have had to privilege of meeting great tour guides, seeing amazing countries...but I have to say that this South Africa trip absolutely exceeded my expectations! Being in an open-air jeep in the "bush" was exhilarating and exciting ...the animals are so close! The game drivers are very knowledgeable! All of the accommodations were lovely, amazing, and the food was very plentiful. Our tour guide Adel was hands down THE BEST....EVER.... GUIDE!!!! Our bus drivers, local guides, wait staff, hotel staff...everything was "top notch" I want to go back again, AND bring all my friends! I just want to soak it all in and enjoy every minute.... Early November weather was perfect in South Africa- GATE1TRAVEL you have outdone yourself on this trip! Thank you for making it affordable for me, because I am a senior citizen on a limited budget. I strongly urge travelers to go on this trip, and DO NOT miss seeing Victoria Falls....

We had a wonderful time! Loved all aspects of it. Lake Elementaita views were great, the game drives were out of this world! The balloon ride was spectacular! The hotel arrangements were perfect in every place we stayed. The staff were very courteous and their service was excellent. Our tour manager Christopher went above and beyond his role. He also happened to be the driver of the vehicle we were in. He put out a small crate for me to climb in and out of the vehicle every single time saying "pole pole". He was so knowledgeable about Kenya, gave us so much information about the country, each animal, birds and plants. He was entertaining, courteous and an excellent driver. He went out the way every game drive to find some animal or other. If we go on another tour in Africa I would certainly request him. All the arrangements made by Gate 1 travels were excellent! We are looking forward to another trip with Gate 1!

Our 18 Day Kaleidoscope of South America trip was wonderful. This was our 17th trip with Gate 1 and this trip was tops. Our veteran guide, Roger, was amazing. Roger was an expert on all the animals and plants that we saw, and he was very informative of the history and culture of South Africa. Our international group of 25 became like one big family. The weather was sunny and warm for the whole trip in the middle of November which was the beginning of summer. The scenery was spectacular. We enjoyed visiting 2 wineries and seeing all the various crops that are grown. The game drives were extra special, we saw so many different animals. The hotels were all very good and the food was very tasty. We would highly recommend this trip!

I would just like you to know that our tour guide Belinda make this experience more than I had ever imagined. She was she very knowledgeable and so down to earth and easy to talk to and knew so much about her country that it was impressive. We're looking at coming back in the future with our daughter and hope that we can request Belinda!!!

We had absolutely the very best vacation ever! Our guide David was so knowledgeable about Kenya and made our trip the best!! I will definitely recommend this trip to all my family and friends, and of course our guide. Thank-you so much for the vacation of a lifetime!!

As you can see from all my indications on the survey this entire trip was EXCELLENT! Starting from the very "get go" with the Tour Director "TK" he was Far Above Outstanding! I have now traveled 34+ trips with Gate 1 and all the tour directors have been excellent but "TK" on The South African was far the best I have experienced. He was always helpful, had a smiling and engaging personality with a dictionary and encyclopedia of knowledge/information, which everyone I met and talked with on the tour greatly appreciated and enjoyed, as well as learned a great deal about the countries and peoples we were visiting. TK's daily Gate 1 message board was accurate, informative and greatly appreciated. TK was always approachable and open to questions and comments. He is an extremely valuable Gate 1 tour director and one whom I would greatly like having on any future trips whether in South, North or Central Africa. Hands down you have an extremely Outstanding Gate 1 Representative in TK!

Have just returned from an amazing trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe, eSwatini, and Botswana. Our tour manager, Elvis, was the utmost in knowledge, professionalism, friendliness, courtesy.... any category that a company could require, he is top notch. He, at all times. was cheerful, kept us moving, made us feel secure, repeated the next steps many times and many methods. Every expectation of the trip was met, and surprises were included that enhanced our experience. I hope to see Elvis again if I am ever able to return to his beautiful country. No accolade is enough to offer him. Thank you for a most memorable and life changing experience Elvis!

I've enjoyed my Namibia trip tremendously. The itinerary, lodges, restaurants are all very nice. I want to particularly mention that my tour manager/guide Kenneth deserves special mention and kudos. He was very thoughtful, helpful and delightfully accommodating with our needs and took care of every little details through the whole trip. His attention to our needs made this trip especially enjoyable and worry free. He's truly one of the best guides. This was really an unforgettable and marvelous trip!

Amazing trip & great services. Our Tour Manager Charl was the perfect host, made us feel special dedicating time to each throughout the tour. Charl took us through different countries along with all the logistics of flights and borders with efficiency making it seem simple. His knowledge offered a thorough insight about South Africa's history, culture and flora. Exceeded our expectations!

We 3, my wife, son, and I, all considered this Kenya-Tanzania Safari as one of the best trip that we took with Gate1. The trip was amazing with all the Gate1 personnel, starting from the lady & driver, who met us at the airport. Then the Kenya group, Tour Director Dominic and our guide/driver Philip did all excellent work getting us the best possible experience and view of the animals.The Hot Air Balloon at Maasai Mara was planned and executed first rate. We had a beautiful photos/videos made by our pilot. Then the Tanzania group, with Tour Director George and our guide/driver Felix were as excellent as our Kenya group. They had foresight like getting to the picnic area earlier than other Safari group so we can avail to the limited picnic tables and the lunch food was excellent. We really appreciate Gate1 of having us spend a bit of luxury staying at the Ngorongoro O'ldeani Mountain Lodge which was an amazing respite for us. Also worth to mention Gate1 nice gesture of getting us a Day hotel since our return flight to the US was leaving at midnight. It enabled us to rest, sleep, relax and had shower before departing at midnight. That was an excellent customer service by Gate1. Thank you and we will be traveling more with Gate1 as this was our 6th Gate1 travel..

First, I want to commend Ryan our Tour Manager. Ryan represents what is best about Gate 1. (This is my 7th Gate 1 trip.) His personal history allowed him to help us understand South Africa's complicated history. As he talked to us about his homeland, what always came through was his passionate love of country, his pride in its accomplishments and natural wonders, and his belief in its future. I left this trip with important insights I have because of Ryan. He bent over backwards to attend to the needs of the tour members and to give us a memorable experience. He gave no nonsense directions so that we would be safe, on time, and experience everything we could in our short time in Africa. In his "Welcome Letter," Ryan gave us his contact information which I put in my phone because I knew he was just a phone call away if I needed help. He took every opportunity to create special moments that made this a trip of a lifetime. (I have traveled to over 30 countries, but South Africa rises to the top. Ryan had a hand in that.) He is an expert photographer and took the time to share those photos with anyone interested. I now have an extraordinary collection of photos to share with friends and families. I will be able to relive my African memories in a more vivid way than I could have with just my photos. The farewell dinner in the Bush he helped arrange was beautiful, memorable, and wonderful. The food was great.