4 Days Masai Mara National Reserve Safari | Best Kenya Safaris 2024

  best safari experienced - Alex and his colleagues like Peter, Philipe, James, Andrew are very professional, helpful and kind. The program has been perfectly done as planned through effective coordination, even if there are... read more some very small cracks, which are totally understandable, they were resolved in a time manner. I will strongly recommend Lenchada to friends.

  Well rounded budget safari  - 4/5
Went on four day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari. Solo female traveler. Safari was awesome. Caleb was the driver for Masai Mara. He was friendly and appeared to... read more be well experienced. He made sure to stop and show several animals and at a very close distance. Not a dull moment with him.

Mostly good communication with Alex but he was not reachable when the airport pick up driver suddenly decided to transfer me to another driver half way to Masai Mara. He demanded and made me pay the money enroute instead of when we reached the park as Alex said . This got me worried. Alex was not reachable to clarify. It worked out okay in the end. There were other times in this trip where the plan was not communicated at the start and I was transferred between vehicles, or driven a longer route to accommodate other travelers. It would be much better if this is informed to a traveler at least at the start of the day.
My flight got delayed upon arrival and Alex arranged for a special pick up for an extra cost but unfortunately never refunded me the cost of Masai Mara park entrance fee for the day I missed. I didn’t ask. Last day, airport drop off was part of the trip but the driver from Nakuru dropped me off in Nairobi downtown. Another driver asked for some money to take me to the airport. I paid.

Budget tents in Masai Mara I felt are a bit too cheap. No charging outlets, food is quite mediocre, no lights in the tent after a certain time, shower/toilet are bad. Someone I met at breakfast felt the same way. Go for a better lodging if you can afford. Lake Nakuru hotel room and food were pretty good however.

All in all , I am satisfied with the safari and most importantly felt safe as a solo female traveler.

Taking away one star for poor communication about transfers, lack of park entrance fee refund and charging extra airport drop off charge.

  Great budget Safari!  - I would have loved giving five out of five stars to the Lenchada Safari because the first 4 days, John our guide was fantastic. Very considerate. Very conscious of our... read more safety and our comfort. Kept on the radio so that we were able to spot some obscure animals. The reason that I did not give a five-star was because I was handed off to a second group after the fourth day with a guide named Stephen who was not as communicative or conscientious to our comfort or our needs. However, with John we saw the big five and I lived a lifelong dream! Be prepared. this was a budget Safari and you get what you pay for. Most all of my better photos are on my camera and I'm doing this from my phone but even using a phone a lot of the pictures were great. But if you have a long lens, bring it. That being said, the food was pretty good and I felt pretty safe in the camps. For me that is all I needed but others may want a bit more. I loved it!!!

  Incredible experience!  - We had a five-day safari through Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Nakuru, and it was absolutely extraordinary. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Our driver, Solomon, was exceptional!... read more You could tell he is very experienced and has great knowledge of the wildlife and nature in the parks.

Solomon had a keen eye for spotting animals, and his patience with everyone wanting to capture the perfect shot made the experience truly enjoyable.

Each day brought unforgettable moments, from witnessing breathtaking landscapes to spotting the Big Five. Solomon made sure we didn’t miss a thing. We felt safe, informed, and well taken care of throughout the entire journey.

If you’re considering a safari, I highly recommend this trip, and if you’re lucky enough to get Solomon as your guide, you’re in for an incredible experience! This was, hands down, one of the best adventures we’ve ever had.

  Fantastic safari!  - We went on our first ever safari with Lenchada Safaris and we are so glad we did. We had an absolutely brilliant time. Everything went smoothly. They picked us up... read more from the airport and after a brief stop at their office we were driven straight to Masai Mara. Our guide Jack was great. He was professional, kind and very knowledgeable. He told us lots of information about the animals, the park and Kenya in general. We could tell he cared a lot about the animals and we could sense his excitement when we managed to see a rhino, a rare sight in Masai Mara. He was also an excellent driver, we always felt safe while being on an adventure. He went out of his way to find and show us as many animals as he could.
The camp was nice with good food and the tents comfortable. We would highly recommend the company and would definitely book with them again!

  Fantastic!  - Just returned from 4 day Masai Mara and lake Nakuru park tour and wow! This trip exceeded all our expectations!
We stayed 2 nights in Lenchada tourist camp and... read more although basic (remember this a budget trip) the beds were clean and comfortable, the food was more than adequate and the staff were great. We spent 1 night in Buraha Zenoni hotel for day in Nakuru park. This hotel was far better than expected , great food, good clean bed and fantastic shower!
However, what truly made this trip spectacular was our driver and guide, Evans. He was amazing! Fantastic guide and very safe and experienced driver. We would have no hesitation in recommending this trip. Big thanks to Evans😀

  Wonderful experience - Evans was very very good person, also very good driver and we have been and feel like home, the experience was extraordinary and also good price. Thanks for all Evans,... read more I hope we’ll meet again!

  A Dream Come True!  - Amazing experience, and a dream come true! This tour packs in a lot, covering the 3 top National Parks in Kenya, giving you a great chance of spotting the Big... read more 5.

Accommodation, whilst basic (it is a budget tour), was clean and we were kept well fed.

Finally, a big shout out to our fantastic guide, Stanley. Very experienced, knowledgeable, kept us well informed and we definitely felt we were in excellent hands. Stanley - you are the best!