20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely fantastic
This is the second safari I've booked with them and the services were as amazing as the first time.
The staff are very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed from the booking date up until after the trip.
The safari itself was wonderful, we had a
very lovely time, the guide was informative and the accomodation was amazing as well.
Highly recommend them.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience and Tour!
The safari was altogether a different experience to us and we enjoyed the most. The Lenchada Safaris’ did all the arrangements on a budget level and we were really happy. We could spot all the ‘big five’ along with many other animals during the safari Masai mara. Mr. Dikson, our driver cum guide was good and was able to find out most of the animals. Two night stay in Lechada camp was also nice and the food was OK. We could not enjoy the masai village trip as it was more like artificial and fake. Hotel in Nakaru was also nice with very friendly staff and good food. The safary in Nakuru park was interesting, we could see rhinos, flamingos and columbus monkeys along with other animals. The boat ride in Naivasha lake was wonderful too, we saw many different species of birds, hippos etc. The stay in Dove nest lodge was not much comfortable. The lodge was looking beautiful but we had issues with mosquitos and uncleanliness. Another issue we all faced and discussed during the trip was the telephone calls of our guide Dikson. He should correct that habit as it was annoying and not safe. He was good and caring at everything else. We recommend The Lenchada Safaris if you are looking for a good budget friendly stay in Kenya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top notch
Loved how you outdid yourself with the surprise we had for my friend
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patrick was incredibly friendly, helpful & knowledgeable from the moment we first contacted him
As mentioned above, from our first email interactions with Patrick from Shanjoy Tours he couldn't have been more helpful. We explained some ideas of what we'd like to do and he came back to us with a detailed itinerary, which was perfect for what we were looking for. He also provided us with all the accommodation booking confirmations and an invitation letter in order for us to get our Kenyan visas and would always respond very promptly. When we looked into booking a train from Nairobi to Mombassa and discovered it wasn't possible for us to make a reservation without having a Kenyan mobile phone (for mPesa), Patrick very kindly booked us return tickets with his own money, which we paid back on our arrival. An example of how he went out of his way to help us even when it was outside of the time we'd booked our tour with him.
Upon meeting Patrick when he picked us up from our B&B in Nairobi he was very welcoming and really friendly. We spent five days together going to Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate and Amboseli. Everything went incredibly smoothly and we had an amazing time. The accommodation he'd booked was great and the safaris we did with him were so good. He was a very knowledgeable guide and we managed to see so many amazing animals. I'd definitely recommend Patrick/Shanjoy Tours based on our experience, from our initial interactions right through to the tour itself, he couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating and I feel we really got great value for money.
LU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Discover Africa Safaris is trustworthy, efficient, experienced... simply wonderful!!
Amazing and relaxing experience from beginning to end! Everything ran smoothly with just the right touch of flexibility to allow for an unwinding trip that exceeded our expectations.
We were able to enjoy Cape Town and its surrounding area as well as the Okavango delta thanks to the impeccable planning and organisation provided by this highly experienced and reliable tour operator before, during and after our trip.
Communication with Megan was great from day one. Her input during the planning process was invaluable; she followed through with all details and she made herself available to answer any questions or clarifications at any moment of the day, any day -- allowing us to trully sit back and enjoy!
For peace of mind and another unforgettable experience, we will definitely be using Discover Africa Safaris again !!
ID
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
We recently went on an incredible 8-day safari trip with Serengeti Smile, and it exceeded all of our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the team at Serengeti Smile and Frank were friendly, accommodating, and attentive to our needs.
Our driver and guide, John, was an absolute delight. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and landscape, but he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. His passion for the Serengeti was infectious, and he went above and beyond to ensure that we saw everything we wanted to see and more.
The organization and planning that went into our trip were exceptional. Serengeti Smile truly thought of everything, from the delicious meals and comfortable accommodations to the well-timed game drives that allowed us to see the most wildlife possible.
One of the highlights of the trip was staying in a tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti. The camp was luxurious and well-appointed, with all of the amenities we could ask for. But what really made it special was the feeling of being surrounded by nature, with the sounds of the bush just outside our tent.
Overall, I can't recommend Serengeti Smile, Frank and John enough. They truly went above and beyond to make our safari experience unforgettable. If you're looking for a company that will provide exceptional service and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, look no further than Serengeti Smile.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Avoid this company
Avoid this company! We booked and paid upfront for a 4 day safari during our honeymoon in Kenya, on the day of the safari we were told by the company that no accommodation or park fees had been booked for us and we were required to pay an additional $1500 for the safari to happen. When we refused we were told the safari would not be going ahead. A month on we have been promised a full refund, however on the date we were told the refund would be paid, we were asked to wait another month.
This experience soured our honeymoon and has left us thousands of pounds out of pocket. We would advise people to not use this company.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It has been PERFECT. Thanks to Wakanda , my trip has been wonderfull.
With Wakanda everything is good. Pedro, spanish guide is the best, and Machete, the chef...guauu!! I have never eaten like that days.
Bartho, the management, also is very good.
Thanks, really.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very easy to organize and book our amazing adventure!
First the best...Lenchada were very easy to book with and Alex was always accommodating with communication, making plans, customizing and even helping to book our train tickets. He and his team were very easy to work with. The price was very competitive and we were all happy with our budget accommodations. The various booking agents seem to subcontract to different drivers that coordinate to transport clients that are staying at a variety of locations and have booked with different agents. This would be fine as we knew this was not a private booking but our only complaint would be that the advertised vehicle was not our transport and we were very crowded with 8 passengers rather than the 7 maximum. We spent many hours in the jeep and unfortunately it was very old and uncomfortable with inadequate suspension and no padding on the seats. I had a variety of bruises from being banged around in a crowded vehicle. This wouldn't have been an issue if all of the vehicles were in such poor condition but there were many jeeps that looked much more comfortable. Our driver/guide was wonderful and tried his best to make sure we had some amazing experiences and juggle the needs and wants of a very mixed group of passengers. The co-ordination of drop-offs, pick-ups, and trying to please everyone led to some stress but in the end Dickson tried his best to make everyone happy. We had an amazing time and are now laughing about the hiccups. If you are realistic about your expectations for a budget safari than I would recommend Lenchada.
EC
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
Many thanks to Jocky Tours and Safaris and our amazing guide Jimmy for a wonderful 4 days private safari in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Jimmy was very respectful and professional and showed us a lot of wildlife. He took really good care of us and went beyond of our expectations. If your are planning to do a safari, I recommend Jocky Tour and ask for Jimmy to be your guide without any doubts. Thanks to Minneh too who helped me to organized this amazing adventure! Tip: If you can afford it go for a private safari, is the best!
