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Lenchada Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Elena Krasnoperova | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very attentive and responsive
The tour was good. We took a 6-day tour with
accommodation in a lodge. The hotels and service were top notch.
THANKS to our driver, James, we saw all the beauty of Africa and the diversity of the animal world. James loves his job and cares about tourists. He is a good driver. Thank you.
Email Marie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised, got to see the Big Five, amazing experience
Communication: quick responses
Organisation: excellent
Accommodation: camp was very authentic with a bomfire in the evening, lovely and welcoming people, baboons walking around freely
Food was a bit basic
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Email HK | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well rounded budget safari
Went on four day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari. Solo female traveler. Safari was awesome. Caleb was the driver for Masai Mara. He was friendly and appeared to be well experienced. He made sure to stop and show several animals and at a very close distance. Not a dull moment with him.
Mostly good communication with Alex but he was not reachable when the airport pick up driver suddenly decided to transfer me to another driver half way to Masai Mara. He demanded and made me pay the money enroute instead of when we reached the park as Alex said . This got me worried. Alex was not reachable to clarify. It worked out okay in the end. There were other times in this trip where the plan was not communicated at the start and I was transferred between vehicles, or driven a longer route to accommodate other travelers. It would be much better if this is informed to a traveler at least at the start of the day.
My flight got delayed upon arrival and Alex arranged for a special pick up for an extra cost but unfortunately never refunded me the cost of Masai Mara park entrance fee for the day I missed. I didn’t ask. Last day, airport drop off was part of the trip but the driver from Nakuru dropped me off in Nairobi downtown. Another driver asked for some money to take me to the airport. I paid.
Budget tents in Masai Mara I felt are a bit too cheap. No charging outlets, food is quite mediocre, no lights in the tent after a certain time, shower/toilet are bad. Someone I met at breakfast felt the same way. Go for a better lodging if you can afford. Lake Nakuru hotel room and food were pretty good however.
All in all , I am satisfied with the safari and most importantly felt safe as a solo female traveler.
Taking away one star for poor communication about transfers, lack of park entrance fee refund and charging extra airport drop off charge.
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Email Juergen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unique animal diversity
We did a 6-day trip with Lenchada Safaris in September 24. Massai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. All parks have their own character, the variety of animals is fascinating and unique. Unfortunately, the operator only informed us of price increases 2 weeks before the start of the safari and only after we asked. Communication was problem-free, however. Lenchada and Jokey Tours are apparently one and the same operator.
Massai Mara: large herds, many wild cats and the impressive Mara River with hippos and crocodiles. Accommodation: Lenchada camps. The tent was clean and spacious. The facility is getting old. There were no chairs on the terrace and the dining area was a disgrace. There was no “campfire feeling” here.
Lake Nakuro: lots of water birds, rhinos, monkeys and buffalo. Accommodation: standard hotel in the Buruha Zenoni Hotel not far from the park entrance.
Amboseli: impressive backdrop with Kilimanjaro in the background. Large herds of elephants. Really great. Accommodation: highly, highly recommended the Manjaro Camp. Super friendly, good tents and good food.
Travel times/driver: The distances between the parks are very long. The main roads are heavily congested. Travel times of 6-8 hours are the norm. Our driver drove extremely carefully, but was not very taciturn.
Conclusion: The parks are truly uniquely beautiful. Lenchada Safaris can only be recommended to a limited extent. They look everywhere for savings. For example, they drove to an inferior lodge without prior agreement (but we were able to successfully refuse). You should have everything confirmed in writing beforehand.
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Email leo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
will do that again
Alex and his colleagues like Peter, Philipe, James, Andrew are very professional, helpful and kind. The program has been perfectly done as planned through effective coordination, even if there are some very small cracks, which are totally understandable, they were resolved in a time manner. I will strongly recommend Lenchada to friends.
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Email Yuting Jiang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely!Just choose this company！Alex and Leroy very good
I found Lenchada's boss Alex from this website. He is a very warm-hearted boss. He provided me with a lot of conveniences. The accommodation is very close to the park, the price is reasonable, and it is pleasant! Leroy is our tour guide. With his excellent driving skills and eyesight, he took us to find all the "Big Five" on the third day. There is no regret. The itinerary is reasonable. It was a very happy trip. If I come to Africa again, I will choose this company again.
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Email ZONHXIN HE | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent company
Worth the trip, the big five of Africa have seen, much more wonderful than the animal world.leroy best guide good boss alex
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Email Mike G. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari for a great price!
Did the 5 night 6 day safari covering the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Parks. All very interesting and unique in their own way! Thousands of animals. Saw all the Big Five although the Cheetah was at a distance and the rangers were on top of her right away and we couldn't get closer. Did not see any leopards but were told they are rare anyway. My driver for the first four days was John and he was a good driver, very conscientious of stopping for breaks and refreshments. Not for the faint of heart! It's bumpy and some of of the trips are really long! That being said, the camps I found to be quite comfortable, the food was OK and plentiful! John was extremely patient when we got on a "Big One"! The fourth day however was an extremely long ride with a different driver named Stephen. Not as conscientious as John and we kind of breezed very quickly on the last day through the Amboseli. I would not recommend him for your whole trip. I had been wanting to do a safari my whole life so I'm glad I went with the Lenchada. It got us really into the bush! No luxuries, a great taste of Africa in the wild, came in and out safely and all on an extremely affordable budget! Great safari! Great Price! Thanks Alex.
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Email Andrea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Eccellente
My first 4-day savannah safari with Richard between the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru was very exciting, even though I don't speak English very well, I had a great time with Richard.
Great safari company
We had a great time in Kenya. This 4 day trip to Kenya was truly an eye opener! Our guide, Leroy, was incredibly professional and enthusiastic. He took us to the famous Masa Mara lake, Nakuru and Naivasha. We were very lucky to see a variety of amazing wildlife including lions, elephants and giraffes. It felt like we were in a real life nature documentary!
Special thanks to Leroy for his great expertise and careful planning. His Spanish is also good, we had a lot of fun. He always found the best wildlife viewing routes, avoiding the crowds and getting us up close to the animals. If you are looking to experience the true beauty of Africa's wildlife, Kenya is definitely a destination you should not miss!
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