The team
Aanika Karibu Safaris In Kenya
- Office 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 Aimee P. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My most memorable birthday trip and a tick off my bucket-list!!!
I highly recommend "Karibu Safaris In Kenya Company" simply because their package price is reasonable. The team was lead by Robert, who was very welcoming and accomodating with all of my queries before booking. Everything was clear before I set off. I found out that Karibu has much more to offer during my 5-day trip. Their drivers were very knowledgeable of the areas where specific animals stay inside the Maasai Mara reserve, so I was very happy that I was able to see all the Big Five. My drivers were Evans and Isaac (Maasai Mara), and Hatim who drove me to Lake Nakuru ( i think i spelled his name wrong) the guy I gave a bottle of red wine (it was not full anymore because it was what i had for my birthday). Also many thanks to the last driver (i didnt catch his name) who dropped me at the Karibu office to catch my taxi to the airport. I am specially very grateful to Evans and Robert for going out of the way to help me get a new SD memory card for my camera. I didn't realize i forgot mine only to find out when i landed in nairobi. It was too early and stores were closed at the time when we set off for Maasai Mara. I had no pictures on my first day of game drive, but Evans managed to get Robert to buy me one in Nairobi and have it sent to Maasai Mara via another driver the following day. I will forever be thankful and will never forget your kindness. Thank you also to Peter, my driver from nairobi to airport, for allowing me to stop by a souvenir shop and the driver (again i forgot his name) who picked me up from the airport. All drivers were very careful and attentive to our needs (including toilet breaks). Big thanks to all for driving us safely to and from the different places. You guys rock!!! Driving is not easy if it means doing it for more than 8 hrs straight in a day. I have also met so many people from different walks of life through the Karibu package option i chose, where i joined a group of other solo Travellers. I made many new friends with this and it is an experience i will forever treasure. I hope to be back and see more of Kenya!
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Email Gustavo Cevallos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
I would like give them a 5 in the rating but there was a few things that may be better. I start to thank Robert from Karibu that helped us the first night staying at his home and breakfast only 4 hours between the arriving and the start of the journey. We had a guide Maxwell. He was great and wanted us to see everything and very close to the animals. He drove us in the safe way people drive in Kenya. He explained us which animals we had in front and stopped every time we asked him. With patience we could see a lot of animals and in the first row of the show!!! During the journey our schedule was changed and we pointed out that it was not really what we had in the beginning. They tried to give us the best service however it was too much trip for us getting back from the border to Naivasha and back to the border. I do appreciate their help but if you go through the planning again with the company is the best advice I can give, checking the hotels that were agreed on the beginning and if there is any chance let you know. I do recommend Karibu and Maxwell. They can make your trip interesting in a beautiful country as Kenya.
Email Jacinta | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Really enjoyable
We were well looked after and I didn't have to pay a single supplement which was a big plus. It was a little disappointing to not be forewarned about the vastly reduced flamingo numbers at Lake Nakuru.
Email Jim | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Overall it was good but could have been better.
The service was good, communications excellent, accommodating our place to meet was very good. The tour of the refuge itself was very good, Raymond knows the refuge very well and got us some excellent wildlife photo shots.
Two negatives that all our team agreed on: 1. Raymond drives a bit too fast. I know the roads are rough, but in some places a bit of caution would be prudent. 2. We were the only visitors in the camp, it was a bit unnerving for the ladies in our group. I would request if we come back again, not to be housed as the only visitors in the camp. Not sure what the reason was, I asked a couple of times why, but was never given a satisfactory answer.
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Email Raluca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I highly recommend Karibu Safaris, everything was very, very good
We did 3 days safari in Amboseli National Park and everything was very good. Kenya is one of the best places in the world for safari and they have a lot of national parks, that's way this was our 3rd safari here.
We started our journey from Nairobi Airport, where our driver David was waiting us at 6 AM. We arrived in Serena Lodge in time for lunch; on our way we had the 1st safari game, because this lodge is situated in the middle of the park ..... amazing place.
Everything was very well organized from the pick up, accommodation (super lodge inside), meals (delicious), safari games and the most important: we had a very, very good driver. David was always taking care of us and explaining everything ....we are that kind of tourists which wants to know everything. He have good knowledge's about the animals, is always very patient and his instinct is really good in finding the predators. He's always in contact with the other drivers and is checking where are the lions. We saw all 5 five and many more.
We highly recommend Karibu safari, definitely the 4th safari will be with them!
Thank you for a memorable holiday!
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Email Kinjal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best value for money
Had a really great experience with Karibu Safari. Wonderful guide and really nice stay option considering the cost factor. Was able to see all the wildlife thanks to the expertise of the guide
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Email Colton | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First safari experience, one to remember!
My wife and I did a 3 day 2 night safari in Masai Mara, and it was a fantastic experience. The booking process was very smooth, and pick-up and drop-off were as well. We went with a very nice group, and our driver Arony was great. He knew the park well and we got to see all of the highlights. Accommodations were basic but comfortable. Food along the way was also basic but good, exactly as expected. The visit to the Masai village near our camp on the final morning was a great way to conclude things. We had a wonderful time and would recommend Karibu Safaris to anyone considering it.
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Email Nandita | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari was great. Food was very bad at Masai Mara and on road.
James was an excellent guide and driver and took us to the deep interiors of Masai Mara to ensure that we could see all the Big 5. Lake nakaru was a bit disappointing as the hoards of Flamingos expected were not there and we should have been informed earlier. Gorge walk and water safari in Lake Naivasha were interesting.
However the food at Masaia Mara especially the dinner was really of very poor quality. At Nakaru and Naivasha it was better.
All in al a memorable experience but do something about Board arrangements.
Email George | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Met my holiday expectations
We had a long communication before I settled on the offers and after my 6 days trip in Kenya Maasai mara , Lake Nakuru and Amboseli with onward Kilimanjaro trek my expectations were all met.
The service was well organised.
Email Ahilya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the best safari experiences!
David, our guide, was very friendly and informative throughout the trip. He was a very good driver and made us feel safe at all times. We got to see 4/5 Big 5 on our 2 days(1 night) trip and we were incredibly happy with David trying his best at all times to show us the best locations and animals. Would highly recommend Karibu to future travellers!