$868 to $1,053 pp (USD)
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A premier local tour operating company with international aspirations where every expedition is a symphony of deep knowledge and a passion for adventure. Discover East Africa's wonders with Kentau Safaris – where deep knowledge, experienced guides, and a passion for adventure converge to create unforgettable journeys. Your satisfaction is our dedication.
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PL
Family Safari
Before I booked the safari with Kentau Safari, I did thorough research and read many reviews. Since we were traveling with a child, I chose the most expensive option so that the accommodation, food, and car would be comfortable.
And that brings me to the car. The car sometimes barely drove. We even ended up in a repair shop with it, and the whole time we were worried we wouldn’t make it back. It had nothing to do with comfort. It was worn out, dirty, kept breaking down, and was very uncomfortable. The middle row of seats was broken, so we had to sit in a semi-reclined position the entire time, which on long distances was really poor and very uncomfortable.
As for the guide, Modi, he was okay. However, because of a bad decision he made, the car got stuck in the mud and instead of enjoying a full day of safari, we spent 4 hours stuck in the field and another 2 hours in a repair shop :( . On the positive side, he was kind and seemed to be trying his best.
I’m not someone who usually complains or writes negative comments. But I paid a lot for this safari, which was supposed to be the luxury option. The hotels were good and the food was fine, but the car situation completely ruined the comfort of the trip.
I’m writing this so that others first check and ask what kind of car they will actually be traveling in. I think the responsibility for what happened lies with the owner of Enta Safari (Dominic?), who should never have allowed a car in that condition to go on a safari trip.
Our experience was all positive!!
We were interested in a mid-range tented lodge in the Masai Mara. I sent out several inquiries to different tour operators but Dominic was by far the most patient and accommodating and because of this I decided to go with Kentau. Payment was easy and Dominic continued to be very responsive to all questions. Of note, some tour operators offer safaris with vans versus Land Cruisers, or, they charge extra for the Land Cruiser - Kentau did not offer us vans nor did they charge extra for the nicer vehicle. This kept the safari more affordable compared to other quotes.
Prior to our safari in the Masai Mara, while we were in Nairobi, we decided to add a day safari to the National Park and I reached out to Dominic. He set it up so we would be with the same guide as our safari to the Masai Mara, and he also accommodated our other requests to see the elephants at Sheldrick and the giraffes at the Giraffe Center. It worked out perfectly!!
Our guide, Chris, was outstanding. He was an experienced guide, was able to respond to our many questions, and made both safari experiences amazing (along with the numerous animals we saw!!!) He was happy to accommodate our requests along the way and to tailor the safari to what we wanted. If we return to Kenya and do additional safaris we would definitely want Chris as our guide again and would reach out to Kentau for assistance.
Last, our lodge, Enkorok Mara Camp, was wonderful. We are vegetarian and they were happy to accommodate this. The staff at the lodge were kind and accommodating and we enjoyed our time there.
Overall, we would highly recommend Kentau Safaris!
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Excellent!
My boyfriend I and chose Kentau for our 4 day safari in Amboseli and Tsavo West and East because of their fast response and clear communication. We weren't disappointed. All the logistics from the booking, payment, to the pick-up, and drive to our final destination went smooth and we were always on time. Kentau is a very professional company. Our driver and guide, Fred, was really cool and shared with us a lot of knowledge about the parks and animals we were seeing. It was very easy to talk to him and he was very patient with us. We loved having him as our guide! The hotels we stayed were amazing: beautifully located with a view of Kilimanjaro in Amboseli or close to a lake in Tsavo West and close to a water hole inside Tsavo East. The food was delicious (even for a vegetarian like me) and the rooms were comfortable and spacious. The safari itself was awesome, we saw all the animals that we wanted to see: elephants, lions (lionesses and their cubs; mating couples), a cheetah and her cubs, hippos, giraffes, Somali ostrich, and many more! But we also learned to spot animals and saw many others that we didn't know about. This was truly a great experience for us and we would love to do another safari somewhere else in Kenya with Kentau Safaris!
TW
Very thoughtful, professional, well planed in both Kenya and Tanzania.
Dominic was a very thoughtful, well organized planer for our 13 days trip in Kenya and Tanzania.
We enjoyed the trip very much, and our guides, Freddie in Kenya and Joseph in Tanzania both were very professional in Safari (we collected big fives and Cheetah, at the same time they taught us so many knowledges regards to the animal ), driving on route, and keeping us safe( was flooding at Serengeti and we need to cross the river safely).
We will definitely reach Kentau for our next trip for safari.
IT
The best safari you can book.
Our safari with Kentau was amazing! We saw wonderful places, the organization was perfect and I wouldn’t change a thing.
We really liked the lodges and hotels they assigned to us and felt very comfortable, our absolute favorite was Ziwani, an unforgettable place!
Dominic was truly kind because he listened to my needs and always accommodated me, so we were able to plan the perfect trip for our family.
Our driver, Modi, was absolutely fantastic! We couldn’t have asked for anything better. He explained so many things to us, fulfilled all our requests, and is genuinely a wonderful person. I wish him all the best!
So I absolutely recommend booking your safari with Kentau, you won’t regret it!
Other Safaris & Tours13 – Offered by Kentau Safaris
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3-Day Amboseli & Tsavo West Safari (Nairobi to Nairobi)
$825 to $1,023 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo West NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
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4-Day Lakes Naivasha & Nakuru with Masai Mara Safari
$1,260 to $1,804 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
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4-Day Tsavo East, Amboseli, Tsavo West Adventure
$1,119 to $1,337 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Diani Beach (Start), Tsavo East NP, Amboseli NP, Tsavo West NP, Diani Beach (End)
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7-Day Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboseli Classic Safari
$1,843 to $2,420 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
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3-Day Amboseli and Tsavo West from Nairobi to Diani
$930 to $1,150 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Tsavo West NP, Diani Beach (End)
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4-Day Northern Circuit & Lakes Safari
$1,301 to $1,598 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau), Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)