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 Carla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
striiking experience
During 3 days and one night, myself and other six guys went to Massai Mara. The experience was absolute incredible. Accomodation was in Rhino Tourist Tented Camp, good option, clean, nice food, gentle staff... our driver Isaac knew very well the area and his knowledge about the park helped us in order to ejoy the trip.
SK
Email Tatiana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
dream come true
For us- doing the safari was a dream come true. We saw pretty much everything we ever wanted. Of course- the communication, the car or the accommodation could have been better, but well- we chose the budget option. For those considering Karibu Safaris- go for it but choose the mid-range option, it is worth it.
KR
Email hajin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you want to do short safari, This is a reasonable price.
This is not bad and not good. I have arranged pick up service in the airport. But, They didn't pick me up.
This is a not good point.
But, I enjoyed this package.
As you know, This package is most cheapest price among the package.
And they tried to endeavor a lot.
I think they did best.
This is a not bad point.
Nomally i was enjoyed.
Reply from Karibu Safaris In Kenya
Posted on Sep 27, 2016Hi Hajin,
Sorry about the airport pick up delay, The driver had gone to the wrong arrival terminal as Fast Jet usually arrives in terminal 1D and this time round you arrived from domestic arrivals terminal 2, when the driver was noted of the arrival changes before the driver had arrived at the domestic terminal 2 to pick you when you, you had already boarded a taxi which brought you to the city center and we paid for it.
Sorry ones again.
Regards
Msafiri
NL
Email Laura and Frazer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value for money, great experience
We booked a 6-day safari with Karibu Safaris in Kenya and had a wonderful time. Given that this is really a budget tour, the accomodation we had was really good, and Always very close to the gate. Food was OK too. The van we were in was standard- I think that 80% of the safari vehicles driving around the Maasai Mara looked exactly like ours. If you have the time, I would greatly recommend going for the 6-day option since the variety between the parks was astonishing and each park has a certain 'specialty' of wildlife.
Robert was a great organiser, whenever we had a question or issue he would respond right away and help us to the best of his ability.
All in all, highly recommended!
AE
Email Olivier and Olivia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience!
My wife and I went on a safari to Lake Nakuru (1 day) and Masai Mara (2 nights) in September 2016 during the Eid break in Dubai and it was simply amazing.
We were welcomed in Nairobi by Aruni, our guide/driver, who stayed with us the whole time. Aruni was very helpful in all situations, and we got to know the region, its people and its fauna quite well thanks to his explanations, stories and jokes. Ask for him if you were to book with Karibu.
Few points we were actually a bit disappointed about Karibu:
- Robert told us before the trip that we would be able to do a late game drive on the 1st evening we went to Masai Mara as well as 2 full days game drive the next days and finally a last early morning game drive on our last day before returning to Nairobi. However, this was not achievable and we only did the two full days game drive. Not that we wanted to do more, but I feel like the guys based in Nairobi overestimate their capacities and what they can deliver.
- Robert also gave us the names of the hotels where we were supposed to sleep but once in Kenya, we slept in different ones.
- Finally, Robert had confirmed to us before our trip that we would be provided with binoculars but it was not the case, which you can imagine is very disappointing especially when you can see rhinos about 500m from your car (and you can't get closer because the road stops) and you don't have binoculars to observe them.
Apart from those three points above, the trip went very well and Aruni was an amazing guide/driver.
RS
Email Milan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good agency at a good price
Part of safari in Mara completely fulfilled my expectations, but the part at Nakuru didn't since there were no flamingos and actually went there cause the lake was advertised as 'pink lake'.
Communication with agency was great, patient trip advisors with lot of information.
Driver patient and informative.
A Great Experience!
The tour was great value! all the accomadation on the tour was reasonable and the staff would go out of there way to please the entire group. James was a fantastic tour guide! Thank you! I would highly recomend this tour!
NL
Email Eva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari was well organised and it was an amazing experience.
Communication was excellent. Very quick answers on emails. They really lived up to our expectations. Very good service. I'm very satisfied with Karibu Safaris.
PL
Email K. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great value for money
We went on a 3-day safari in Masai Mara. The tour was really good value for money and it lived up to our expectations. Our driver/guide, Isaac, was excellent and we saw many animals, including numerous lions and even cheetah and leopard. The accommodation was good and there were enough food and water throughout the tour. All in all, we were really satisfied and can recommend the company.
TH
Email Amarat | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful safari experience at a reasonable price
Compared to other tour operators, Karibu offers a good safari tour at a reasonable price. I got to see the main animals that I expected to see. The driver, James, made sure we saw everything and stopped for us to take loads of pictures. He also helped me deal with the accommodation manager when I wanted to move to a different room. He drove very skillfully too as our van never got stuck in any mud like a few other vans. He got good relationships with other drivers and communicated with them all the time when they saw animals anywhere so we could go there and see the animals. In addition to this, James gave useful travel advice when I asked him. The accommodation at Rhino Tourist Camp was ok, even though electricity was quite limited but well you are in the nature. The bathroom was okay though there was a bit of dirt. I slept in their tent on the first night and one of the rooms on the second night. The room was a bit more comfortable than the tent. When I was in the tent, I got bothered by bugs and mosquitoes a bit at night, though the tent was well covered. The only socket in the tent was too small for my big plug adapter to fit in. However I didn't have these problems in the room. Overall, I am happy with my safari tour.