The team
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 Jade | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, organised and friendly tour company.
Karibu we’re great to travel with. During the booking process they responded to all our emails really quickly and answered any questions we had. The journey to the safari was seamless. Our game drives were amazing. The guides were very knowledgable and made sure we saw the best the Masai Mara had to offer. We got to see almost all of the big five including a pride of lions with their cubs. We also visited the Masai tribe village which was very interesting.
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Email Ian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari- Friendly Helpful Tour Guides
Great value for money. Guides very flexible and fathered for all of our needs. Seen 4 of “The Big 5”.
Excellent experience.
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Email Ethan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They turned the jeep into a matatu for profit
I was hoping that the good reviews are real, but I was a fool to think so. Karibu Safaris put us 9 people in a jeep when the maximum is always 7 people. They breach their specific promise since we asked multiple times to make sure that no more than 7 people will be in the jeep. They simply surprised us in the morning and we couldn't do anything about it.
It should be 6 in the back and one next to the driver maximum, but they decided to make extra money on our back and had 8 people (one sat in the back with no window view) and also a small kid ( so 9 people in total ). Moreover, they tried to lodge two of us in a single room where we clearly booked private rooms.
Email Julie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very helpful and flexible but communication could be improved.
I just finished a 4 day Safari with Karibu Safaris. The guides and everyone were very friendly and helpful. Communication could be improved as changes were made to our itinerary without consultation. I also would’ve appreciated more information from the driver about the animals on game drives, but overall a very good experience.
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Email Gillian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, professional and very patient for a man in a car with 5 loud women
Great experience, saw some amazing views. Peter was great throughout the whole experience and was super helpful!
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Email Shaz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very responsive and efficient
I requested a package incorporating Maasai Mara, Nairobi and Diani Beach, a mere six days before my arrival in Kenya. Robert responded very promptly, even though it was the weekend. He fit everything into my budget, and sent me an itinerary almost immediately. All the drivers were punctual, well-informed and friendly. Lillian was available on WhatsApp and swiftly sorted out the few minor hiccups we encountered. All my questions were answered, and my requests fulfilled. I would definitely recommend this company. My trip was an experience of a lifetime, with amazing bird and wildlife sightings at Maasai Mara as well as Nairobi National Park and Lake Naivasha. One of the highlights of my trip was the boat ride at Lake Naivasha - I got within approximately 30 metres of a family of hippos, and also had amazing views of fish eagles, a pelican, waterbuck and wildebeest, to name a few, on the lake and on Crescent Island. The white-sand beach in Diani was exquisite.
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Email Deirdre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best few days of my life!
Myself and 5 friends went on a 4 day tour in Kenya with Karibu Safaris. It’s safe to say it was the trip of a lifetime. We kept saying how lucky we got with our guides, Castro and Mark. Castro was kind, knowledgeable and gentle, with a great sense of humour. He really made our trip!
The 2 day Safari in Masai Mara was incredible - we saw all of the Big 5 as well as the Ugly 5. Castro was always first to spot any animals and always got us right up next to the action, compared to other guides. We are so thankful to him for this, because it was incredible to be so close to these wild animals and we got some amazing photos which will remind us of this incredible trip for the rest of our lives.
The visit to the Masai tribe’s village was so interesting - I loved learning about the day to day workings of the tribe and how different their lives are to ours. The Enchoro Wildlife Camp was a lovely accommodation too with very helpful workers, to be honest I was expecting a lot worse seeing as we were camping out in a tent in the Masai Mara!
Our third day was spent in Nakuru on safari again. Castro got us closer than any driver would go to a group of lions sleeping in a tree. Although we were right beside them, we still always felt like we were in safe hands.
Our last day was a lovely end to the trip, we went to Lake Naivasha to spot some hippos up close, and saw lots of different wildlife. It was nice to experience safari from a boat. We then fed giraffes on our way back to the airport - well worth the trip!
Overall I could not recommend this safari more, and Castro in particular. We were so lucky to be put in his van because we had the trip of a lifetime!
Email Stephen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable few days. Experience of a life time made by castro
From start to finish castro made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to make the experience exiting. Couldn't recommend him enough as is always up for a laugh. From getting us up front to see everything from lions hunting buffalo's to even witnessing a python Any one wanting an experience of a life time get on to castro to make it happen. WHAT A FEW DAYS
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Email Tara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was very well run and our tour guide was excellent.
We had a brilliant time on our safari trip with Karibu Safaris. Our tour guide Castro made sure we got to see every animal we wanted to see and gave us so much insight and information about their lives. He was so knowledgeable and went to great lengths to ensure we were always comfortable during long journeys. I think everyone should experience the great sights of the Masai Mara and see the wildlife there. We visited the Masa Mara tribe and had a real authentic camping experience near their village. Castro also took us to a giraffe sanctuary which was a great experience and allowed us to get up close to these animals. My favourite part of the trip was watching the lions hunting their prey. Castro always ensured we got to see the animals up close while still maintaining a safe distance. Can't recommend this tour highly enough!
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Email Orla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Castro the biggest legend ever!
I travelled in a group of 6 and we had Castro as our tour guide. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge of the animals. I always felt safe and confident with him during the 4-day safari. He was excellent at spotting all the different animals and he was very quick at the game chase. He was was excellent leader and made made whole trip amazing. Castro was extremely kind and gave us a great opportunity to take up close pictures. Thanks for making our trip so memorable Castro and for being such an accommodating and friendly tour guide!