Guide Richard at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Lenchada Safaris
- Located 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
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Email Aini Chen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Albert is very knowledgeable about the terrains and animals in Maasai Mara.
This was my first time traveling to Kenya. I booked a 4-day Safari experience to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Overall, I had a great experience with my tour guide Albert, my fellow travelers from all over the world (including Kenyan locals) and all the sightseeings we did together.
Email Natasha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Going off piste!
Don't follow me was on the back of the Toyota 4x4! We soon understood why 🤣.
Moses our guide from Lenchada Safaris was absolutely brilliant!
We did 6 nights + 7 days.
X2 Masai Mara
X1 Nakuru
X1 Naivasha
X2 Amboseli
Quick download, we loved Masai Mara for the chase of the animals and Amboseli for the abundance of elephants and view of Kilimanjaro! We booked a private tour at medium price range and I would definitely recommend paying a little more for at least medium priced accomodations and I'd you can private tour in a jeep! We met with travellers who went in the converted"4x4" mini bus and it's just not the same experience.
THE BOOKING
Let me start with the booking. I communicated with Alex who is the owner of Lenchada (his wife is the owner of Jockey Tours - effectively one company)
Alex was informative and quick to respond.
THE GUIDE - MOSES
Absolutely brilliant, he went off road where possible which made it fun! He always seemed to know where and when to find the animals and preps you for a photo or video shot.
Extremely knowledgeable (like an encyclopedia)
He times the great migration perfectly where we waited just over an hour. Apparently other toyr groups had waited up to 4hrs!!
THE SAFARI
Be prepared for early starts, it's recommended! Animals do not like heat, especially the ones you want to see (Lions, Elephants, Rhinos), so I would follow their agenda.
ACCOMODATIONS
Were brilliant. We enjoyed all but mostly the hotels in Naivasha because the animals run wild here, we had Zebras visiting our back porch + Amboseli, glamping style tents with beautiful views of Kilimanjaro and I really felt like I was out in the sticks, touching it up to enjoy the natural wonders of this area. It was something out of a movie but overall, in each location, the service was great!
Maasai Mara - Mara Jambo Lodge
Nakuru - Nakuru lodge
Naivasha - Naivasha Sopa lodge
Amboseli - Amboseli Lodge
Notice - the drives between locations is long but it's totally worth it! Bring a decent camera, at least a compact one. Your mobile phone will not do it justice, at least a camera can try and will produce better!
So much to say but I hope this review encourages you to go on a safari and reason to choose Lenchda!
Let's see wild animals!
Seeing wild life in action is an incredible experience! Our guide was so enthusiastic to show us the most animals possible 🦁 some people even listen hyenas during the night close to Lenchada Camp!
MX
Email Andrea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dickson was the best guide!
Everyday was a new wonderful experience, the animals are amazing and it’s very nice to get to know a new culture.
DE
Email Max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dickson was a Great Guide
I enjoyed a Lot. It was a Great experience.
I will do it again.
TR
Email Elif | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Geeman ıs the safarı Master &lenchada safarı ıs the best safarı company you wanna travel wıth ın ken
I want to take this opportunity to thank lenchada Safari for organizing the unforgettable safari for me and my boy friend 3days in Mara sopa,we were reffered to Alex by one of our friend who booked with lenchada safari a few months ago and our dream came true , the safari was the best we saw animals very close and geeman is the best guide u want to travel with on your safari in masai Mara,we will never forget the safari and when we go back home we will recommend our friends to travel with lenchada safari and ask for geeman to be there guide…thank you and for sure we will come back again.
TR
Email Metin Yıldız | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari and 3 Days!!!
Lenchada Safari company was very helpful. The staff was always friendly and helpful. When we started the safari, we became like a family. Especially Geeman helped us with everything. that was so fun. He answered all our questions about Kenya with a smile. We had an absolutely legendary 3 days. Also, office staff Helen and manager Alex were really nice people. thanks for everything.
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Email Tommy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized.
Overall, a very positive experience.
Let me break it down as follows:
1. Booking
The operator is very responsive and helpful in creating. Alex helped created our itinerary through a simple and quick process, after confirming our expectations.
There are several payment options that you could choose. You’re free to discuss your preferred option with the operator.
Pickup from the airport is very reliable and on time.
2. Itinerary
6 days 5 nights
- Masai Mara: Game drive & visit to Masai village (optional)
- Nakuru Lake: Game drive
- Naivasha (optional): Boat ride and walking safari
- Amboseli: Game drive and tracking (optional - offered by the camp).
3. Accommodation
Masai Mara - Lenchada tented camp: The camp’s clean and the food’s great. You need to strategize on devices charging as the camp’s not electrified 24/7. Baboons in camp’s vicinity provided additional entertainment.
Nakuru - Hill Court Hotel: hotel in town. Clean bed and hot water. 24/7 electricity.
Amboseli- Manjaro Tented Camp: Best location, scenic view to Kilimanjaro. Tent is very comfortable (almost felt like hotel room). Camp is 24/7 electrified. Staffs are very friendly, with in camp ranger that could take you tracking (very recommended as the camp’s vicinity is rich with animals).
4. Guide and vehicle
Moses is the best! He is very friendly, helpful and informative.
In game drives, he’s quick to spot animals and very knowledgeable. He also made sure that you get the best possible angle to see the animals.
Moses also helped us upgrading our experience and maximize the itinerary (Naivasha is an addition to our original itinerary).
The car is very reliable and specifically designed for safari. Everyone in the group able to sit comfortably (bear in mind, please don’t expect limo experience).
And if it is really important for you to
always update your insta story, Moses ensure you have access to WiFi.
Suggestion for travelers:
a. Make sure to strategize on gadget charging as electricity is not always 24/7.
b. Bring enough cash as all the optional experience requires cash payment. Additionally, extra beverages you take in the camp need to be paid in cash. Most places accepted USD, EUR and local currency.
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Email Anneta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well planned safari with good team and accommodations
Starting from booking, trip and accommodation, everything is smooth sailing. We are family of 3 with 10yo boy traveling with us.
When we booked the 6 days safari, we were assisted by Alex, and he is very responsive and accommodative. We were picked up at the airport and dropped off there as well as requested.
Moses, our guide is very professional. The ride to all sites were punctual, and when we have extra time, he offered us to visit additional site that is available along our trip between places. He also has a very good eye for spotting animals, and goes the extra length to ensure we can get as close as it's safely possible. Our jeep got binoculars available, but in limited number, so I suggest you bring your own. Moses also brings with him a portable wifi, connectivity has never been an issue for us!
We stayed for 2 nights in a tented accommodation in Masai Mara (Lenchada camp), 1 night in a hotel in Nakuru (Hillcourt hotel), and another 2 nights in tented accommodation in Amboseli (Manjaro Tented Camp). The tents are way better beyond my expectations, with comfortable bed, hot water available, working electricity and satisfying food & beverages. The tents are also situated near the park, so you get to see wild animals nearby as well (which is a major plus! We don't feel like we're in danger at all).
The trip is very enriching, with the amount of animals that you can see. If you spend a couple extra thousands of Kenya Shillings, you get to visit and interact with the local Masai tribe in Masai Mara, and take a guided walk around the camp in Amboseli and observe animals in the wild up close (elephants, zebras, giraffes etc.)
Definitely recommending this tour package to my friends!
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Email Peter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Delivered as expected.
Good service and communication prior to the trip.
All credit to the driver, Albert. He drove safely, found the animals in the parks and positioned the car well to get a good look.
In Hells Gate: A walk for 8 km on a gravel road was too much. When finally reached the rangers post we were not supposed not to go down in the gorge, due to not enough time. Fortunately the local ranger made an exception. Coming down in the gorge is the main point for visiting this park, according to me. Would have liked more time in the gorge and less on that dirt road.