Guide Richard at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
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)
Reviews
Email Robert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jeff was very knowledgable and attentive
We booked a 5 day Safari online from the UK. Everything was plain sailing. We were picked up from our hotel before getting aboard our jeep. Jeff was our tour guide for our trip to Masai Mara, two lakes and another national park. We saw lots of different animals across the 5 days. Jeff is a great tour guide and was exceptionally kind and caring, especially when one of us was feeling unwell. He answered all of our questions and told us interesting facts while on the drive.
DE
Email Christian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience to remember
We were absolutely excited about the safari tour. The booking experience with Alex was so seamless and he replied to our questions in no time. Our guide Geeman was the best guide we could‘ve asked for. He was very familiar with the park and knew where exactly to spot animals (especially the wild cats) and constantly provided us interesting facts about all the animals. I am happy to recommend Lenchada.
DE
Email Aamir Ganihar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an unforgettable experience
This was our first time on a safari and we were pretty skeptical about how it was going to be. But Lenchada Safaris made sure that we were taken care of right from the first minute. Alex was always super responsive and answered our umpteen questions in no time. The safari wouldn’t have been so unfathomably incredible, if not for our guide Geeman, who went all out to show us as many animals as he could to make our first safari an experience of a lifetime. I’d highly recommend Lenchada Safaris.
DE
Email Vishnu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, well organised, good communication.
The safari was an incredible experience for us first timers. The game drives were quite well planned, and we got to see all the big, but also the small animals and plants! We did a total of 6 days, covering Masai mara, lake Nukuru, Naivasha and Amboseli.
I also have to give a special shout-out to our driver and guide - Gerald, aka, G-Man. If you are to go with lenchada, I highly recommend you request him. The man is not only incredibly knowledgeable but someone who is genuinely passionate about the job. He provided us with a lot of information about nature, culture, society, etc. He was a fantastic companion to have and always took special care of us and our requests.
I also want to give a special shout out to the boss, Mr. Alex, he not only checked on us throughout the trip, but always helped and communicated with us if we had any queries, and we highly appreciated the level of attention to his clients. He is someone who clearly cares about the welfare of the customer and this is the biggest asset to taking Lenchada.
Overall I would give the experience a 4.7/5!
If I had to put any areas of improvement, it would only be our first camp (Mara Lenchada Camp) in Masai Mara, which could be a bit better. There was a bit of mould on the floors and roofs of the camps and the toilets weren't functional. However, the remaining hotels and camps (Buraha and AA Lodge) camps were beyond incredible with excellent amenities and services, including the ability to wake up to a private view of the Kilimanjaro which was a stunning experience, WiFi, bar, room service, incredible buffet and more.
Can highly recommend their services and you will thoroughly enjoy your time.
DE
Email Vincent J | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and transparent. Great tour, great guide (ask for Gerald/G-Man!)
Let me start off by saying that the tour overall was a great experience. We did the 6 Day Safari including Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli. The office was very reliable, transparent and reasonable. The only negative I can point out was our first accommodation, as it had mold and no working toilet flush. The gamedrives were a lot of fun (many different animals upclose) and we got incredible insights in the way of life in Kenya; and thats all thanks to our very knowledgable guide Gerald (or G-Man, as he likes to be called). He really made sure that we had a great time and were comfortable at all times. He was just a great person and a pleasure to be around. I would recommend
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jimmy was absolutely terrific, and gave us a trip of a lifetime
This safari was incredible value: we got to see 3 national parks, see a Maasai village, take a boat tour, and ride mountain bikes. But what made this trip especially wonderful was our guide, Jimmy, who is a skilled driver, and had a great sense of humour and knowledge of where to find specific animals. He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed and wanted…. a short stop at a mall to get bug spray, for example. When one of our group was sick, he made extra efforts to get her special tea and medicine. I would highly recommend taking a tour with Jimmy, and Lenchada provided excellent value for money.
IN
Email Nishad Tirur | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari with Professional Operators
Kenyan Safari
We planned 2 night in MasaiMara with stay at Lenchada camp, third day in Nakuru to see flamingos with stay at Buraha Zenoni and Finally Naivasha boat ride and Hells gate visit with stay at Dove Nest Resort. Assigned guide cum driver was Mr. Dickson
Positive experience: All staffs including our guide cum driver were professionals and helpful. We could spot all the top 5 animal right near without any issues, animal knowledge and MasaiMara place knowledge of Mr. Dickson was outstanding. Our team were well connected and nice. Mr. Dickson explained the plan every time we stopped and it was healthy.
Stay at Lenchada camp was good, clean and no mosquitoes or flies.
Nakuru visit was worth too with flamingoes, Rhinos etc. stay and good at Buraha was excellent too.
Naivasha was excellent with its boat ride with wide variety of birds, Hippos etc. Boat driver John was very friendly. Whereas Hells gate was not upto what they say, except if we could see steam coming out of ground in a nearby point and waterfall.
Areas of improvement : Mr. Dickson had lot of connections all across these places and getting incessant calls which was slightly annoying though he was asking us are you ok?
Some small changes in the plan was bit annoying too.
Dove Nest stay in Naivasha was terrible due to lack of cleanliness and I got food poison too.
Cost of souvenirs were extremely overpriced in the tourist locations whereas we found the same at 10% of its price in a best shop in Galleria Mall at Nairobi further low at Masai Market near diamond Plaza in Nairobi. Mr. Dickson informed the price would be around 50% of what they say but in reality less than 10%.
Email Anna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari
We had a great experience. I couldn’t even imagine that I will see all animals so close to me, 1-2 metres. This safari was amazing. Thank to Lenchada safaris and our guide Wilson Mutua for great memories and best safari!
AE
Email Mohamed Zeeshan Alibapu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Value for Money! And experience of a Lifetime
It was my first time in Kenya and was not sure who to book te trip with. Then after intensive searching I came across Lenchada. He had good reviews and was priced just right. After several questions and inquiries I went ahead and booked the Safari with Alex.
The booking part was easy but the response from Alex or Minneh or the office was very slow. At one point after making the payment all my messages went unanswered. (1 star less for the communication part) And because of their non responsiveness I thought maybe this company is not genuine, but then Alex saved the day.
I forgot all that once I arrived in Kenya and met our Guide Stanley.
Stanley was just exceptional. I do not have enough words to express how an amazing guide he has been. He demonstrated professionalism and was very knowledgeable.
He knew how to approach animals and the best part was he knew how to park the car near the animals so that we get a good angle for a photo with good composition and light. It was like he did half of the photographers work.
The accommodation was good and the arrangements by Alex were all smooth.
There were several instances where Stanley went above and beyond to make our experience so great that we would always cherish the memories we had on the trip.
He was very knowledgeable and shared so much about the wildlife.
He was very friendly and always very willing to help. He thought us several words from his language and always said Hakuna Matata! To not take life so seriously and enjoy it.
We also sang together eat together.
When required he also became photographer and took our great shots, he made great arrangements beforehand so that we dont waste any time.
Overall I consider myself very lucky to have got such an amazing Driver and guide. He made our trip unforgettable!
To make our experience once in a lifetime, he certainly did way more than what was supposed to.
The trip was Amazing! KENYA has so much to offer.
I would highly recommend Stanley and lenchada for your Safaris.
HK
Email Nina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour by Dickson
Amazing 3 days 2 night tour budget group tour by Dickson! Dickson was so knowledgeable and considerate, ensuring we maximise our game drives to see as many animals as possible, we nearly completed the big 5, we just missed the rhino but still an unforgettable experience! The camp was really clean, clean toilets and beds, no mosquitoes! The Masai locals were very welcoming and ensured our security. The Masai village visit is a must to learn about the local culture and get exposed to their ways of living. Overall definitely 5/5 stars and totally recommend Dickson as a guide! Thank you for your knowledge and insights to the local animals!
