Kenan Travel & Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1996)
- Member Of:
- Kenya Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Bruno | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good organization for a 1-day trip in Nairobi
We stopped for one day in Nairobi and Kenan Travel and Tours gave us the opportunity to visit the greatest places : national park, Giraffe center and Masai Market.
Our guide was very nice and helpful so we had a pleasant journey.
I would have given an "Excellent" review, if the guide had a sharper eye during the safari to see the animals ;-)
But everything was great, thanks!
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Email Thomas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good option for custom itineraries through Kenya
We (late 20s couple) typically never book with a tour company for our travel but since this was our first safari we decided to work with Kenan Travel to arrange a private tour. Our safari was 2 weeks through Kenya where we stayed at a wide range of properties from budget to mid range to luxury.
Pro:
- Jane was extremely flexible and worked with us so that we could have the exact itinerary we wanted. It was very easy to continue to make adjustments as we delayed the trip a year due to covid.
- Mike, our hiking guide for Mt Longonot, was absolutely fantastic and would highly recommend working with him for short hikes or longer trips.
- Vehicles were in good condition and prices were reasonable.
- The parks / reserves / conservancies we visited were of course amazing - the Naboisho Conservancy is not to be missed.
Con:
- Some small issues where Jane/Kenan Travel were not aware of some new policies / regulations:
- We stayed outside the park at Samburu and were not able to re-enter for a morning game drive on the day we were leaving, apparently this is a new policy
- We did not get a reservation for the elephant orphanage in Nairobi and couldn't visit
- Flamingo Hill Camp is "inside the park" at Lake Nakuru, but due to rising water the small section of the park with Flamingo Hill Camp is cut off from the rest of the park. The new park gate is a 40 minute drive away through the city and around the lake - it would have been good to know this ahead of time since it was quite inconvenient.
- our driver/guide for the main part of the trip, Simon, wasn't a great fit for us. He didn't realize it was our first safari until 3 days into the trip, and we typically got a late start on morning game drives. We had a different driver/guide for the last day of the trip at Nairobi National Park who was great, and the guides at Basecamp in Naboisho Conservancy were truly excellent.
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Email Les | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded my expectations
Despite being a budget tour it was a fabulous experience, everything was was described when signing up and comfortable. It was really amazed at the variety of animals and closeness of the accomodation the park itself. Highly recommended.
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Email Amandine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing time in Masai Mara
I was a bit late to prepare a safari. I contacted Jane from Kenan Travel Tour and she was really reactive and helping. Everything was smooth in the organization. I had a wonderful time with the group I was in and we saw a lot of animals! Incredible!
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Email JoyMan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The ultimate safari experience thanks to a great guide
Our 6-day safari tour wih Kenan Travel & Yours was wonderful. We left from Diani and visited Ambroseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. The different accommodations were lovely, although the lodging at Masai Mara did have a more 'mass-production' feel to it due to the amount of guests. What absolutely defined our trip was the great driving and know-how of our driver Bonnie, who did not only know a lot about the wildlife we encountered, but was also very attentive throughout the trip. (5 stars out of 5)
Our one bit of advice would be to renegiotiate the itinerary if it features a midday lunch in Nairobi with one of the office staff members. With Nairobi traffic we strongly advise you to to steer clear of the city on your way from one park to the next (in our case from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara). You will lose precious time for a potential afternoon game drive; we missed ours (hence the 4 out of 5 instead of 5 out of 5).
Email Alison | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend
I contacted Kenan after reading very good reviews of them.
I was very specific about what I wanted to do and where I wanted to stay.
They came back with an itinerary that was exactly what I had asked for and at a very good price. (I had already contacted a previously used well known UK travel company for the same itinerary and the difference in cost was staggering).
I went to Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and the Mara Triangle.
Jane, the tour manager at Kenan came to meet me on my first morning in Nairobi and also came the next morning to introduce me to my driver, Andrew. She was always available if I had needed her.
Andrew was absolutely amazing. In all three places he never let me down and we had some incredible sightings of all sorts of animals. He was also very considerate and kind. He has a lovely sense of humour and we had lots of laughs. I will request that he be my driver next time.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kenan Travel and Tours
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Email Antonio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended
We did a 4 days 3 nights tour to Maasai mara and Lake Nakuru. Communication with Jennifer and Jane was great all along, they are very responsive and flexible. Maasai mara was amazing, we saw many animals and it was low season. We liked the Lenchada camp site as well. Lake Nakuru was great for watching Rino which were not on Mara, so if you are looking to catch the big five, i recommend you going. Really recommend Kenan travel and tours to anyone.
Email Erica H | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailormade individual safari package with beach stay
I have never used a company based outside of the UK before but after reading Tripadvisor and safari booking reviews I contacted Kenan. Jennifer immediately replied offering different itineraries all fully priced. There was many exchanges between us as I changed my preferences of travel, lodges, amount of days stay and areas to stay. All because of the different options Jennifer would provide us and all fully costed. Everything was very responsive. We decided for a fly in fly out safari using Basecamp lodges one in the Masai Mara reserve Basecamp Explorer and one in Naboisho conservancy Basecamp Leopard Hill. And finally flights into and out of Diani Beach. Jennifer arranged everything, the accommodation, the domestic flights and the transfers, all we had to do was book the international flights.
Jennifer met us at the beginning in Nairobi transferring us onwards and at the end of our holiday ensuring we got back to Nairobi international. She contacted us a couple of times during our stay checking everything was ok.
We had an incredible safari the lodges, food, and game drives were absolutely fabulous far exceeding our expectations. And the beach stay at Diani was just what we needed to rest up and absorb our amazing experience before we headed back home.
Kenan travel are very competitive and provided us a tailormade safari holiday that ran like clockwork and left us blown away by our incredible adventure. I would highly recommend them to anyone. When we travel to Africa again I’ll use them again without hesitation. Thankyou Jennifer for a wonderful holiday
Email Ada | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating, prompt, and friendly service
We booked with Jennifer for a 8 day safari tour in Kenya. Communication via email was easy, prompt, and friendly. Jennifer was happy to help customise our experience, offering multiple accommodation options for each location. Apart from 1 booking issue at one of the hotels, everything went without a hitch. Our driver/guide George was friendly and accommodating, and we felt safe and taken care of the entire time. We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to return to Africa in the future!
Email Trinity B. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful agency and excellent tour
We communicated with Jane for around three months before settling on a final itinerary, and then at the last minute, brought everything forward one month. All our questions and requests were handled promptly and professionally. On the morning of our departure for our safari, Jane met us at our hotel to confirm the final details, ensuring we had no outstanding queries or concerns, and introduced us to our driver Paul.
We visited Massai Mara (Sopa Lodge), Lake Nakuru (Lake Nakuru Lodge) and Amboseli (Amboseli Sopa Lodge). All the accommodations were satisfactory, although Amboseli Sopa was our least favorite. The buffet meals at each location were diverse and would cater to almost any cuisine or diet. With our busy schedule, we never had time to enjoy the other facilities such as pools etc at each location.
On request, Jane also included a hot air balloon ride in the Maasai Mara, which was another incredible experience for us. We had a mini safari with our driver from the pickup point back to the amazing breakfast on the open plains which again, was an unforgettable experience.
Our driver/guide Paul was friendly and helpful and provided a great commentary including different facts about the many birds and animals we were seeing, and constantly reminded us of the names of everything we were seeing.
Although the traffic and roads in Kenya are hectic, from the city to the Parks, we always felt Paul was a safe and skillful driver amongst the chaos.
I have no hesitation in recommending Kenan Travel and Tours based on my experience.