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
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Email Rose | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure and fun
My family and I booked a 3-day safari with a guide in Spanish with the company Karibu safaris in Kenya and we couldn't have been luckier with the guide they assigned us. Dennis is an expert guide who speaks incredible Spanish and is super fun, on top of that he is a real Maasai! which helps a lot to understand his culture. 100% recommended
(automatic translation from Spanish)
RS
Email Aleksandra | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
The safari was amazing!
Accomodations has view to Kilimanjaro, really wonderful experience.
Beautiful tour, really enjoyed it!!!
Kevin was great help to us! Thank you a lot!
CN
Email Yi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patience, and enthusiasm
They arranged a private car for me and my boyfriend, only for two of us. We changed our hotel the last three nights, the driver and the office kind and drive us safely to our hotel.
CH
Email Rach | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A beautiful and memorable safari to Amboseli : highly recommended!
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a day trip from Nairobi to Amboseli with Karibu Safaris, and I must say, it was simply wonderful and exceeded all my expectations.
Despite my very last minute reservation the night before, Karibu Safaris was able to confirm my booking and the organization of the tour was flawless and hassle-free. And as a solo/only traveler on the tour, I felt fully safe and also received personalized attention and care from start to finish.
The driver Kevin was simply commendable. He was punctual, a safe driver, extremely professional, fun, kind, friendly and courteous. He was also patient with me as I was late to meet him and start the tour. And he subsequently also managed the time well, ensuring that the day's itinerary still flowed smoothly and that I made the most of my time in Amboseli.
Kevin's extensive knowledge and genuine passion and respect for the nature, the animals and especially for birds, added depth and beauty to the journey, enriching my understanding and appreciation of the place.
Throughout the tour, Kevin went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and enjoyment. He shared information about the various birds, elephants, gazelles, hippos, zebras and other animals we saw. He offered a longer game drive and a visit of a Masai village along the way to the park. He also stopped at view points, helped me take the best photos, and his genuine passion for sharing the beauty of Amboseli made the trip all the more special.
The logistics were great. The vehicle/van was very comfortable and in perfect condition. The packaged lunch was delicious and there were more than enough water bottles provided for during the whole trip.
Also, as I enquired with other tour companies, I realised that this tour operator offered the best price and value for money without compromising on quality -
making it a worthwhile option for budget-conscious travelers like myself.
Thanks to Karibu Tours and Kevin, I had an amazing safari day exploring Amboseli! I wholeheartedly and highly recommend them for their outstanding service and such a fun and memorable experience in Kenya!
Email Theodora | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour!
The tour was very well organised. Thank you to Castro and everyone who made the trip to Kenya an unforgettable one. Everything went very smoothly. The accommodation was excellent in both Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. The food was very tasty, I am vegetarian and my partner is not, it was well catered for both of us with many options. The car was big and comfortable and we got to see all the animals we wanted. We also made some friends on the way. Thank you again!
SI
Email Melanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with loads of wildlife
Experience was very nice value for the money. Especially I would like to thank driver Chris (they do not call him Safari Doctor for nothing) as we were able to spot a load of wildlife.
Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenyan hospitality
The good
Our guide Robert was very kind and wanted us to have a good time. We saw all of the big 5 except leopards but saw LOTS of other animals and got some amazing pictures. Robert seemed a great tracker always listening to the radio to find out where to find the best animals. For some reason we got given a Jeep when we were expecting a mini van which was much better for Masai Mara. Communication with the company was good. All plans were executed smoothly. They even helped us to book train tickets for our onward journey as we didn't have an Mpesa account. All the camps and meals were very clean and we'll located. Meals were buffet style and very nice and plentiful.
On the last part of our safari we had a new guide Kevin who was also very nice and organized.
The bad
Even though it says a maximum of 6 guests in the vehicle we had 8 guests + the guide. This meant that there wasn't enough room for everyone + their luggage so we ended up leaving over an hour late because the guide was trying to shove it all in, and we ended up boxed in with luggage in the aisle of the vehicle. When we asked the guide about the 6 maximum rule he said "But this is good for me." We then got pulled over by the police on the way to masai mara because our TLB (tax) was out of date which delayed us for another couple of hours. To be fair to Robert he was very apologetic and dealt with the situation as best he could and made up the time on the safari the next day so we didn't really miss out, it was just frustrating.
Overall
I would recommend booking Karibu for a safari, but I'd check the itinerary on their own website before you do, as it doesn't seem to match what is written on 3rd party websites.
AE
Email Tom & Emily | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Elephant Man
We did a 2 day safari with Kevin in Amboseli National Park. Kevin was an excellent driver and guide. A little shy at first but this soon wears off and you get to know Kevin really well. He made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He knew exactly where the elephants in the park were and what time they and where they would cross. Made for a magical experience watching herd after herd of elephants crossing. Would highly recommend Kevin as a guide.
SK
Email Michaela and Martin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice 5 days and 4 nights with Karibu Safaris in Kenya
Tour operator Karibu Safaris is very reliable, punctual and communicative. He offered us a very favorable price for a trip of 5 days and 4 nights for 2 people. We had two guides, in Massai Mara one and Nakuru, Naivasha and Hells gate the other. Both guides were very communicative, punctual, great drivers and tried to do their best for us, even beyond the schedule, for which we are both very grateful and would definitely recommend them to other tourists.
Great time in Masaai Mara with a few flaws
Overall, Our visit to Masaai Mara has been incredibly enjoyable. But a few things just got a bit annoying after a while:
- Robert told us there would be 7 people in the van, however there were 8. It was a VERY crowded van and during game drives, it got quite hectic
- We were told by the operators that seeing the great migration was a guarantee. We almost cancelled because we saw online that great migration already passed, but he assured us that great migration was happening. Sure enough, there were no wilder beasts... We could've saved it for Tanzania. I highly encourage everyone to do their own independent research... because at the end of the day, its a business for these tour operators.
- The Masaai village tour is NOT free. Its 1000 shillings to enter, which was not clearly communicated by the tour operators. There were a few shocked faces in our group when this was communicated.
However, overall, the people in our group made it worth while. We've met some great friends during the trip and don't regret the decision to visit masaai mara :)
Reply from Karibu Safaris In Kenya
Posted on Sep 29, 2016
Hi Jay,
On the emails we listed to you well what was included and not included, kindly recheck well and you will see that the Masai village entrance fee was not included and was on the extra activities paid direct to the masai chief elder.
About the group number, you were 7 clients with one kenyan (a guide in training) making it 8 and he was seated in front with the driver but we apologize for that and it will not happen again, the company offers/sponsors free field training for the less fortunate wannabe guides who have the passion for safari guiding.
We apologize about that and we will find an alternative way to train them on the field.
Regards
Msafiri