Dominic the Director and Jacob Operations Manager
Kentau Safaris
- Offices In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Ian Leentfaar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Better than what they promised!
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Kentau Safaris.
From the very beginning, the communication was smooth, clear, and very professional. Everything was well organized, and we always felt informed and taken care of.
Our guide (Modi) was truly exceptional kind, helpful, honest, and genuinely committed to giving us the best possible experience. You could really tell he wanted us to enjoy every moment, and that made all the difference.
The accommodations were outstanding and exceeded our expectations. Every overnight stay was comfortable, beautiful, and perfectly arranged.
In just three days, we saw and did so much that it honestly felt like we had been traveling for an entire week. The schedule was quite full and sometimes a bit busy, but for us that was absolutely perfect. We loved making the most of every moment.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience that we will never forget. We highly recommend Kentau Safaris!
Email Keith Caslin | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent!! Outstanding!!!
My son and I thoroughly enjoyed having 3 safaris’ with Kentau Safari in January 2026. Dominic coordinated my trip and he was top notch in coaching me on what safaris to take as well as managing my trips with the local lodges and the related payments. At first, I was reluctant to hire a local safari operator (Kentau), due to all the illicit scamming going on throughout the world. But Dominic provided 3 references and they all checked out positively including a recent certificate from the Kenyan Tourist agency. With that in mind, I can save lots of time for future interested parties that Kentau Safari’s is LEGITIMATE and an outstanding tour operator. Our guide, driver, coach and friend Fred, did an excellent job in navigating the many potholes, speed bumps, trucks and regular rough safari bumps. Fred was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the safari’s; birding, mammal identifications, Kenya history, cultural and customs of the many tribes that can be found in Kenya, etc. William also participated in my 3rd safari, and he did a fine job. To sum up, Dominic and Kentau Safari’s did an excellent job through all facets of our safari’s, and I would highly recommend them to any future customers.
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Email Tamara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccable and professional
In January 2026, my mother and I took part in a safari tour organized by Kentau. The safari lasted four days and we visited three national parks. We started at Tsavo East, where we were able to observe red-backed elephants from a fantastic distance and were lucky enough to see many lions. The second national park was Amboseli, where we admired the sunrise with Kilimanjaro rising magnificently in the background. Here, too, we saw lots of animals, including a huge herd of migrating elephants and a lioness with her four cubs. The final stop on our trip was Taita Hills National Park, where we managed to see a pregnant lioness and a maned lion from incredibly close up. The hotels were breathtaking and the food was impeccable. Kentau is a professional team and everything was organized to a very high standard. Dominic responds quickly to every question and everyone is very helpful. We cannot thank our tour guide, Moddy, enough. We gained a wealth of knowledge, as Moddy told us interesting facts throughout the trip. He is not only a very good tour guide, but also a kind-hearted person, full of energy and smiles. Overall, I highly recommend this team, and if I go again, there is no question that I will choose them!
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Email Vaida | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience
An unforgettable safari experience! Everything was perfectly organized by Dominic, and our guide Modi was highly professional and shared a lot of fascinating information about African wildlife and nature. A truly amazing adventure – highly recommended!
Email Karen Heale | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great service when booking and excellent driver guide
Dominic was extremely responsive to all of my many (many!) questions . We booked quite late and he was very flexible. Our driver/guide Chris was very experienced and a very good driver and guide. We did a trip from Nairobi to Amboseli and Tsavo West. Despite lots of rain for the first 2 days Chris did his absolute utmost to make up for this. We saw very large amounts of game. I would happily book through Kenyan again
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Email Fatima K.H. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Choose Kentau Safari, if you want lifetime memories.
We were on a 4 days, 3 night Safari with Kentaur Safari and i can say, it just couldn't be better, we see all the big 5, even leopard too in Tsavo east. Our driver Modi was a very intelligent, positive and professional person. He did hist best to make our trip unforgottable. Hotels were stunning, service and communication too. I warmly recommend them.
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Email Lena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience from Nairobi to Diani
We did a customized 5-day safari with Kentau Safaris, starting in Nairobi and traveling through Amboseli, Taita Hills, and Tsavo, with Diani as the final destination. We can absolutely recommend this tour.
Communication in advance was smooth and reliable from the very beginning. Everything worked perfectly from the pick-up in Nairobi onward. Our guide, Moddy, was very relaxed and reliable. We felt comfortable and well taken care of at all times, and it was clear that he truly did everything he could to give us the best possible safari experience. The service during the trip was excellent as well – there was always plenty of drinking water provided.
We also really enjoyed the route and the daily schedule: a morning game drive, transfer to the next accommodation, a pleasant lunch break, and another game drive in the afternoon. We could always discuss and flexibly adjust the daily plan with Moddy.
We thoroughly enjoyed the safari – it was full of highlights, wonderful experiences, and a high level of comfort.
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Email Jakob Walchetseder | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a life-time experience. Staff is really Professional.
We have booked the safari online via safaribookings.com ab were totally satisfied to that we have choosen the company Kentau Safaris.
The owner, Dominic Mwata, planned the tour in a perfect way and answered all questions in very short time by mail.
Everything worked well and the tour exceeded our expectations. We started from Diani where we were picked up at the hotel headed to Tsawo West - Ambosseli and then to Tsawo East.
Our driver, Modi was very friendly and funny and know a lot about the wildlife and the nature. We felt always safe and he took really good care of us and also at his car.
The car was cleaned every day before we started.
A big thank you for this unforgettably experience.
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Email Danny Van Excel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour operator
I had two amazing tours with Kentau (Tsavo and Amboseli). Dominic always responded quickly and did arrange everything well.
We (Modi and I) spotted a lot of wildlife in Tsavo and stopped at every animal that I wanted to see. That gave me the chance to make some great pictures and identify every animal I saw. Aruba lodge was wonderful surrounded by elephants and beautiful bird species!
After a lot of gamedrives I did not expect to see a lot of new species in Amboseli, but Freddie still managed to show me some new species like the Cheeta and Martial eagle! We took all the time to observe the animals. Sentrim was a bit more basic compared to Aruba lodge, however it was great!
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Email Mario Scaletta | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very responsive to all our requests
Kentau was very well organized and managed the daily schedule timely