The team
Karibu Safaris In Kenya
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1986)
- Member Of:
- KATO, Tourism Regulatory Authority & Eco Toursm Kenya
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $80 to $280 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Ricardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience, my first African safari, very well organised, competent and friendly staff.
Truly unique experience, we saw all the Big5 and so many other animals, always felt we were in the hands of trustable, professional and knowledgeable staff. I’d recommend anyone who is looking for a genuine “no frills” safari to go with Robert and his team at Karibu Safaris.
AE
Email Aaron | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour exceeded the high expectations I had. Highly recommended.
Everything from the initial contact I made via email until the driver dropped us off in Nairobi at the end of the trip was excellent.
Our driver (Arony) was friendly, welcoming and a pleasure to spend our 4 day Masai Mara trip with. He got us into the best positions to see all the big animals up close, even taking into consideration the position of the sun for top quality photos! I felt he went beyond his duty to ensure we had a great experience.
The food, especially in the camp we stayed in, was delicious. The tents we stayed in were also of high quality. Better than I had expected.
All in all, if I was going to do a safari again in Kenya, I would choose Karibou again, and would request Arony as the driver.
US
Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience!
This tour experience was EXCELLENT, from our friendly and helpful guide Aroni, to the very comfortable "glamping" accommodations at the Mara, to the unique experience driving over the VERY rough roads both getting to and inside the reserve, to the surprisingly excellent (and vegetarian-friendly) meals provided throughout.
Having gone in March, the Mara wasn't as full of migrating animals as it is at other times of year, but Aroni was excellent at getting us up close to many of them nonetheless, including several sightings of elusive cats (lion and leopard). It turned out that we ended up seeing lots more than some others we chatted with at the camp who were part of other safari groups.
The one DISAPPOINTMENT of the trip is that the safari company needs to update the description of this safari. Due to geological changes that flooded the lake with lots of fresh water, Lake Nakuru is (sadly) no longer the flamingo-filled "Pink Lake" that it's claimed to be in the description. Visiting that park was still enjoyable, but I think the company needs to update either the safari itself or its description.
Finally, while we usually try to avoid expensive tours and plan our own trips, this is one where you NEED a tour! Driving in Kenya isn't for the faint of heart. Traffic, directions, road conditions, lack of reliable cell service (especially out in/near the Mara), and an inability to communicate with other safari drivers about sightings in the park are all important reasons to NOT go this one alone!
NO
Email Pauke | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience that we will never forget.
Karibu safaris in Kenya was is a great company. They are very easy and quick to communicate with and the safari was amazing. We went to 3 different parks and they were all very different and worth visiting. Our driver, Stanley, was great! He made sure we saw all animals from very close but with respect to the animals and their surroundings. I would definitely recommend this tour operator and ask for Stanley as the driver.
US
Email Requita | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesomenesss
Communication was great. Robert was there to immediately answer any of my questions. Bonface, James, and Arony were great tour guides. Great personalities and always went above and beyond to make sure my experience was smooth.
ES
Email Marta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good balance of price and quality
Everything was perfect. The only thing I would improve is to comunicate to the guests any change before starting the trip.
The safari and the driver were amazing, the accomodation not bad, and the communication can be improved a little bit.
We want to make an special mention to our driver Arony. He was the best guide we could have.
Email Christina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
This was my first safari and I wasn't disappointed at all!! Was a solo traveler, but had no problems because of that!
Food and water were provided as planned throughout the whole period.
PROs:
- managed to see all the Big 5 in Masai Mara thanks to Robert, our guide. Very experienced driver, took us out of some pretty complicated roads, cheers for that! Also stopped at Lake Naivasha even if it wasn't on our schedule, very flexible person!
- in Amboseli Boniface, our guide - very entertaining and funny, plus giving us a lot of information about the park and the animals.
CONs: the accommodations mentioned on the website are not ones you actually book into.
Email U.K | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Driver/guide, car could have been more modern
Easy and quick communication. picked up on time. Bonface, our driver and guide, was very friendly and pleasant to have around. Would book him again and recommend him. The minivan we drove was very old and dated. I was glad we didn't spend a lot of time in the car. Would book with the tour company again, if they promised to provide a better car.
Reply from Karibu Safaris In Kenya
Posted on Mar 21, 2018
Hi ursula,
I want to apologies on be half of the company for being allocated an old safari van while the new once were there parked and i will bring the transport manager to task on the matter.
We have faced out our old vans and replaced them with the new fleet.
Sorry once again.
Regards
Msafiri
Director
Email Jane | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari for price paid
Robert was very helpful and quick to reply.
Safari was great, a little issue on the first day due to a breakdown because of the rain, but James the driver did his best.
Saw the big 5 which was great.
Jackson, our second driver was reliable and a fantastic driver in the slightly rainy conditions. He ensured we all had a great time and saw many animals.
Accommodation was ok. Hotel was better than expected.
Overall a great trip for my first safari and for price paid.
JP
Email Shota | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari
I was very satisfied with the safari tour. In Masai Mara we were able to see lions, buffaloes, leopards and elephants and all kinds of animals. In addition, the explanation of the driver was also detailed, answered every question. The accommodation and meals were also good, and it was very nice to have a free pick-up to the airport for free.