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 Vanessa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Disappointing.
We booked the safati two nights and three days.
Upon arrival in the morning at their offices they were disorganised, they left us stationary for an hour and a half inside the investigating judge while all the other investigating judges had already left. To avoid arriving too late for the first game, the guide suggests that we stop for lunch halfway, a pity that it was at our expense when instead it was included in the price in the booking.
During the booking phase, I specify that I want an Italian-speaking guide, they confirm availability for me. The guide was English, the emails sent to Karibu that didn't resolve the situation were useless (among other things, they asked us to send them THEIR confirmation of the Italian guide, absurd).
On the third day in the description there was to be a game before breakfast and one after breakfast. At the end of the second day, having arrived at the tented camp, the guide informs us that there would be no game on the third day because the second day had been long enough so the hours on safari were fulfilled. However, I paid for something else and that I was told at the last minute without a reply, without knowing that I would no longer be in the savannah, was very incorrect. They deprived us of two games that we had paid for!
Only positive note, the guide was very good, kind but I would NEVER recommend this company. Incorrect!
Like a Tv documentary! Amazing
Dream that comes true, thanks to Karibu Safary! What a experience! Unforgettable, amazing, magic! All has been perfect, starting of first contact in Italy, good fluent and reliable communication by WhatsApp. We made 3 days 2 nights Safary at Masai Mara and all went good thank to our guide Mark!
Life experience with good price value.
I already miss everything, high reccomended!!
Email Lianne | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memories to last a lifetime
We have just completed our 7 day mid range safari with this company and have loved every minute of it!
From start to finish we were checked on, looked after and ensured that our experience was going to be second to none. All stays were fab apart from the hotel in Lake Navaisha but even that was fine. We were well fed and the itinerary was well kept to throughout. But without a shadow of a doubt our trip was made by the fabulous Castro otherwise known as the leopard whisperer! He ensured that we knew every animal we saw, he stopped at every giraffe without fail knowing it was my daughters favourite animal. He used his wit and charm to ensure we knew where every great viewing point was going to be which went above and beyond our wildest expectations. Every time an animal was spotted we were there at the front getting the best photos! The fact that not only did we see 2 leopard's but also a live cheetah kill was all down to the determination of Castro that we would experience this fantastic trip of a lifetime. Karibu you have an absolute gem in this guide and our trip was made with his professionalism. Thank you Castro!!
RO
Email Daniel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uncoordinated, rushed and disappointing experience.
Having such a beautiful country, this should be such an easy job. Well it was not, it appears that the group I was in was too large for the company so they had to hire an external contractor, 3 busses from the conpany, one outsider. The best experience was the outside contractor. There was no coordination between the drivers, it almost appeared that the 3 drivers from the company had a problem with the outside contractor and did not support him in any way. The 4th driver with the people he had in his care were abandoned 2 times on the safari, one time for 1 hour and a half, when the bus could not move and see anything because the papers for the bus were with the other drivers. So 7 people out of 27 missed a part of the safari, the only encounter with a leopard. After all this, at the end of the safari we were suppose to cross the river and see the big migration, but the car we were in could not cross, luckily we were taken by a total stranger group ... otherwise we would have missed it. Last but not least our driver kept being harrassed by the others to drive faster on public roads, break the speed limit and really put our lives in dager with unsafe driving, I have seen him being called literally every 5 minutes, I felt UNSAFE! So yes ... poor experience in one of the most amazing places in the world!
ES
Email Ariadna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was perfect!
Everything was perfect. We did the Masai Mara Safari and it was great! Mark was the best tour guide, a really nice guy and always making sure that we were comfortable, he was a really good guide!
We will recommend Karibu Safaris for sure. Thank you for everything :)
Amazing safari
I had an amazing time with Karibu safaris!
Everything was well taken care of from the beginning to the end. We drove from Nairobi to the Masaai Mara. We already had an evening safari the same day and saw so many animals already!
I had a lovely tent as my accommodation.
The next day we had a full day of safari, and again saw so many animals, including the wildebeest
Email Max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mark was a fantastic tour guide
Good value for money, a cheap way to do safari but nevertheless a great an experience.
one experience to be put on the bucket list
We had the safari tour on our list for some time and the safari with Karibu team was great. The safari was of 4 days : Masai Mara for 1 and half day where we saw wild beast,zebras, gazelles, giraffes, elephans, pumba, hipos,lions and cita and the start of the great migration of zebras and wild beast (although just at the beginning, it is still breathtaking), on the Naivasha lake for birds and hipos, and at the end at the lake Nakuru for flamingo birds and rinos. Our guide and driver was Edwin and I may say he made the difference. He is a professional and an excellent driver. He did his best to offer us a full safari experience. The communication with the team was easy and efficient. They were always on time. Overall I would recommend this to whoever wants to have a safari in Kenya.
The perfect guide
Is the best experience that you can get. We had Ambros as a driver and we couldnt ask for more. We have seen The Big Five and much much more. One life experience!
Professional
Our driver Dan Castro was the best and he brought us in many interesting places în Masai Mara. Thank you for this experience!