Kenamoti Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2000)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Scott | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SCAM - PLEASE DO NOT BOOK
Please do not go anywhere near this company or a company called Right Choice Tours. We had booked, paid deposit, had everything confirmed for our 4 day safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Hell's Gate National Park/Lake Naivasha.
On the day of our safari, we were taken to a completely different area of Kenya than what we had booked, even though we had been reassured numerous times we were going as per our given itinerary. When emailing Amos (owner), he replied saying that we didn't book through him and he has no record of our booking. Even though on the exact same email thread he confirms our booking and says how his driver will collect us at 7am (which he did). Amos pretends he has no knowledge of who we paid and booked through and what safari we booked.
PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM KENAMOTI TOURS - SCAM
Reply from Kenamoti Tours
Posted on Aug 13, 2019Greetings; DEAR VISITORS/CLIENTS/TOURISTS
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE CEO KENAMOTI TOURS
WE HAVE LEARNT WITH ALOT OF REGRETS THAT OUR COMPANY HAS BEEN REFERRED AS A SCAM. THIS IS NOT THE TRUE POSITION BECAUSE OUR COMPANY HAS BEEN REGISTERED BY THE KENYAN LAWS TO OPERATE TOURS AND WE HAVE NEVER SWINDLED ANY CLIENT SINCE WE STARTED OUR OPERATIONS
THE REVIEWER HAD SCORES TO SETTLE WITH THE COMPANY JUST BECAUSE OUR COMPANY REFUSED TO ACCEPT HIS CREDIT CARD SINCE OUR POLICY OF OPERATION IS PURELY CASH BASIS. IT IS A FACT THAT THE REVIEWER WENT FOR A SAFARI WITH A TOTALLY DIFFERENT COMPANY FROM US. HE PAID HIS CREDIT CARD TO A COMPANY THAT IS NOT ASSOCIATED TO KENAMOTI TOURS
AFTER MY INVESTIGATION IT IS THE CORRECT POSITION THAT THE REVIEWER PAID FOR HIS SAFARI TO ANOTHER COMPANY CALLED SPIRIT OF KENYA BEST KNOWN TO HIM AND HE WAS TAKEN TO LAKE NAKURU AND MASAI MARA, HE HAD REQUESTED TO BE TAKEN TO LAKE NAIVASHA AND MASAI MARA
THE REVIEWER IS NOT HONEST WHEN HE IS SAYING THAT HE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER PART OF KENYA THAT HE DINT KNOW. THIS REVIEWER IS AN ALARMIST AND THIS IS UNFAIR AND UNCALLED FOR AND HIS REVIEW SHOULD NOT HOLD ANY WATER BECAUSE HE IS IN RAGE AND ANGER.
FINALLY, OUR COMPANY IS LEGIT AND NOT A SCAM. IT IS UNFAIR TO REPORT OUR COMPANY IN BAD NAME BECAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING WHICH WE COULD have RESOLVED AMICABLY WITHOUT ALL THESE BAD SENTIMENTS TO OUR COMPANY.
THIS IS VERY UNFORTUNATE AND WILL CORRECT THAT THE SAME DO NOT HAPPEN AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
The complaint posted is not genuine because the client did not book a safari with kenamoti tours neither do we work on behalf of the spirit of Kenya tours and if there is any proof of such payment via credit card kindly post the same here for the public to witness
the client requested to book a safari with us and we offered to provide 4-day safari to Masai mara and lake Naivasha, however on the date of arrival the client insisted on paying with a credit card and our payment policies do not accept credit card
The client should also publish proof of payment to our company and any receipt that we issued for the safari that he claims to have a paid via credit card
We even paid for a taxi and took the client to more than five ATMS in Nairobi Kenya but he didn't have money in his account
The client requested to pay safari through credit card services but we declined because we only allow cash for our operations
Kindly I request the client to proceed and post the proof that you paid any money via your credit card to our company
It is very unfair for the client to maliciously taint our name with false accusations
This is unfair and uncalled for and should be treated with the highest
FINALLY, ON BEHALF OF OUR COMPANY AND ALL CUSTOMERS /CLIENTS WE SINCERELY MAKE APOLOGIES AND VERY SORRY for the miscommunication and misunderstanding in relation to the conditions of reservations and deposits set in the company payment policies
Also, we are sorry for the fact that our company has had so many clients during this high season and we have had problems with accommodation in the camps in Masai mara for clients who did not make early deposits and reservations
ALSO IN FUTURE WE SHALL ENDEAVOR TO ACCEPT CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE CASH BUT WOULD LIKE TO PAY SAFARI VIA CREDIT CARD
we promise to correct this and not happen in future and we have taken action against our employee who handled Mr.Scott
Its unfourtunate, i was not in town because I went to Kisumu town to attend to emergency family issues
OUR SINCERE APOLOGIES AND GLAD THAT AFTER DUE DILIGENCE AND FOLLOW UP WE GOT INFORMATION THAT THE CLIENT GOT SERVICES FROM SPIRIT (4 DAYS SAFARI TO MASAI MARA AND LAKE NAKURU INTESA)OF KENYA WHO ACCEPTED THEIR CREDIT CARD OFFER though we are not associated with the said company
we are very sorry that because of miscommunication you were taken to LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK INSTEAD OF HELLS GATE WHERE YOU WANTED TO RIDE BIKES.
Email Katrina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience
I had the time of my life from the time I started communicating with the Agent to the last day of my Safari. He was very accommodative and friendly considering my booking was only two days to the Safari. I visited maasai mara and hells gate Naivasha.It was a surprise for my boyfriend who enjoyed the safari as well.
DE
Email Lillian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, efficient and true to their word, we had a fantastic time with them in maasai mara
The perfect tours you’ll need, very friendly and always at reach
Reply from Kenamoti Tours
Posted on Aug 17, 2019thank you Lilian, and we appreciate your review because it will make us improve on our services for the future clients
we welcome you once again to make safari with kenamoti tours
Email Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They canceled on me the day before
Communication and service was highly unprofessional. The organization confirmed the safari tour in advance, but canceled at 4pm the day before due to lack of vehicles. Upon calling them to see what options I had, they were neither helpful nor apologetic. Be careful in booking with this company. Since I never got to go on a safari with them, I cannot comment on that experience.
Reply from Kenamoti Tours
Posted on Aug 19, 2019thanks so much for sharing your experience
we are sorry to inform you that our policies for booking and making reservations is by payment of 30% cost of safari for reservations
we are sorry that this client never paid any money in advance for bookings and reservations but only presented himself on the day of travel with cash money. we referred him to other companies but they did not have availability because of lack of early bookings
it is my advice to future clients to make an endeavor to pay deposits for bookings and reservations especially during the high season time-July to December
we are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
US
Email Zaitun | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Customer Service Experience
We had the best safari tour experience when we visited Kenya in July 2019. The driver and tour guide were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. the team is a great asset to the company. We will definitely be back.
AE
Email Okay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not reliable
The actaul itenerary is not same as discussed in email.
It’s understood that it’s was shared tour basis, I could accept some changes but lying to customer is not acceptable.
However the drivers/ guides are okay. I have changed 4 mini van for 7days tour.
If you are flexible and ready to change the plan then it’s fine to book this tour as it’s cheap.
Reply from Kenamoti Tours
Posted on Aug 18, 2019thanks so much for sharing your experience
the group sharing safari has its own challenges because you find that different visitors have different and completely customized itinerary and it becomes very difficult to use one particular van especially when the days of safari are long .in this particular case the reviewer/client had planned for a seven days safari and in the van we also had clients with three days, two days and four days safari in different parts of the park(Masai Mara, Amboseli,Lake Naivasha,Lake Nakuru,mt.kenya)
the company had to make sure that the seven days client is transferred to the appropriate safari van for purpose of completing the safari because we are in high season and visitors have different safari itineraries, sometimes it requires to amend the itinerary so that all clients get the satisfaction.
we take the review positively and will in future invest in many vehicles to accommodate our big clientele demand because of our affordable price and best tour guides who are professionals
we are grateful for the shared experience and we are sorry that you had to be changed into four vans so that you complete your safari which was a group join safari
thank you and we accept the challenge positively for our future group joining safari
US
Email Mary | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing experience.
All your doubts, questions will be answered. Very professional and patient. I recommend 100%
IN
Email Ram Kishore | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not bad
Had booked for Masai Mara with Kenamoti tours for 3D/2N but was asked in Nairobi to join with guests of Safarisinkenya tours.
Edward (Driver cum guide) was a nice person. Always very cooperative and friendly. In the morning of third day no activities was implemented. However, overall not a bad experience.
Email Jeffrey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truly superb.I would highly recommend them .
An amazing experience overall. Courteous and will take care of your requests.
JP
Email You77x | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience
I joined the tour alone. First day, they didn’t come waiting place until meeting time. I waited in the lobby more than 1 hour and half.
However totally it was good. Staffs are friendly and the cost is not bad.