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
Competent, reliable, clear communication
The safari experience was beyond anything I could have dreamed of. Witnessing these incredible animals in their natural habitat truly broadened my understanding of the diversity of life in the wild.
Our communication with safari operator Dominic was clear and thorough. Our safari guide Mr. James is very familiar with the geography of the parks and the living habits of the animals. We are able to see the Big fives 🐘🦏🦁🐆🐃 and other rare creatures during our 7 days journey. James’s incredible driving skills and made every moment possible.
We had a really great time with Kentau Safari this time. Thank you again! Tunaipenda Kenya! Asante sana! 🩵✨🇰🇪
Great guy and responsible driver
Tour is super fun our driver and guide James did great job to ensure we have the best experiences. With James we managed to see all wild mammals we have imagined about Kenya. We call ourselves “Team James”!
Modi was extremely knowledgeable and kind making it an amazing experience!
Amazing time with Modi as our guide, extremely knowledgeable and good to spend time with. The walking and night safari give unique experiences that are completely different- highly recommend!
DE
Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely responsive and confidence inspiring leading to a great trip
I booked a very last minute tour (luckily it was the off season) and received very clear, responsive communication from Dominic. The trip started without an issue and went very smoothly the whole time. We were lucky to get Modi as our guide who did his best to make sure we saw the animals we were interested in and was very fun and interesting to talk with. I think for the price of the tour you are paying for an operator who is going to do his best to be prepared and ensure things go smoothly. The lodgings are nice and comfortable, but I have to say the night drive and the walking tour definitely stood out as cool unique things that I didn't see when looking at other options before booking. I think this operator does a good job trying to design tours that keep things interesting the whole time from a logistical standpoint (it is a lot of driving around after all).
FR
Email Morice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari !
Amazing ! Thank you vers much for this safari. Guides are very great !
DE
Email Michael Fahrbach | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super Tour with awesome guide
We did a tour of 9 days in Kenia and it was absolutely stunning! Dominic and the team, as well as driver Jimmy are absolutely awesome.
Email Hannah Burley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very friendly & knowledgeable!
Today’s safari was absolutely fantastic and I could not recommend Kentau Safaris highly enough! From the moment we met the driver (at the game park gates) to getting through the entrance gate and then starting the safari - we felt very well informed and safe. The driver was clearly very knowledgeable and a skilled driver and along with communications with other colleagues, we were able to see lions, rhino, hippos and so many more wild animals.
The driver then took us to the elephant orphanage and giraffe sanctuary and what a pleasure these both were!
Overall the whole safari went incredibly smoothly, the vehicle itself was spotless and well maintained and the driver himself was very professional and friendly.
Thank you Kentau Safari for giving us such a wonderful experience - today is a day I shall never forget!
HU
Email Attila Szilassy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and helpful.
Our driver got sick one evening but the following morning a new car with another driver waited for is.
NL
Email Stephan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From the very first contact to the very last: simply outstanding. Memories for life!
From the very first contact to the very last: simply outstanding! During the safari we saw many other tour operators at work, but based on an objective comparison, Kentau truly stands out above the rest.
They are enthusiastic, highly knowledgeable, and show genuine respect for nature and wildlife. Where others turn right, Kentau turns left and creating those unique experiences. Although a safari is always partly a matter of luck, their expertise allowed us to tick off so many special moments. Not just the lions, hippos, and elephants, but also tracking footprints, spotting birds of prey, and even noticing a dung beetle while driving. Nothing escapes the trained eyes of the Kentau team…especially Modi, our driver and guide.
Beyond the safari itself, they also show you so much along the way, as you pass through different villages. You truly get to know the beauty and character of Kenya during your journey.
Don’t hesitate and book your safari with this organization! Dominic supports you perfectly in advance via the app, and Modi takes care of the rest. A golden combination. See you soon again.
Email Stephanie Rischall | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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!