The team
Aanika 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 Mark Stanley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safe, Fun & Unforgettably Adventurous Trip to Kenya!
In all honesty, Karibu offered the very best value for money that we could hope for in an 8 day budget trip to Kenya that included Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha & Amboselli. The team including Robert is super responsive and was very considerate in terms of listening to our concerns and fulfilling our requests to the best of their ability. We were really satisfied with their reliability as they took care of us the moment we landed there and until we were dropped off at the airport because of which there was rarely ever a moment we felt unsafe. Our tour itself was well planned and we had 1 guide, James, for the 5 of us throughout. James is an excellent tour guide and driver who has a deep understanding of the history, significance, nature and social workings of the local wildlife, people and surroundings. He is always smiling and amazing at conversations both with us as well as people on the way. I don’t think we will ever forget how wonderfully he treated us throughout the trip by accommodating all of our requests without any hesitation. Just remember that if you choose a budget trip, do not expect stays that will blow your mind. They’re mostly simple, rustic and old hotels, guest houses and camps that have limited heated water, slow or no WiFi and decent food that can just get you by. But for some, that may be just what you’re looking for in a wild and adventurous African safari that will be an entirely new experience.
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Email Ben | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw everything we could imagine and more!
We took a one day safari with a group of 18! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, hyena’s, hippos, crocodile’s, cheetahs, even saw a mother and baby Hippo!! At the end of the day we had the opportunity to visit a Masai village. I’m pretty sure we were their primary source of revenue but we still had a good time learning about their culture, touring their houses, and shopping their market.
Thank you for the memory of a lifetime.
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Email Eli | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful
The tents were nice with electricity provided we saw all sorts of animals
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Email A.P.R. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We Saw So Many More Animals Than We Expected Thanks to Marvin, the Guide
The Kenya portion of our Safari was handled by Karibu (affiliated/contracted by another company we booked with). Marvin was our guide for Masai Mara. He was reliable, knowledgeable, and able to get us where the animals were. We saw 4 of the Big 5 (no rhinos but they are rare there). We saw an entire pride of lions, a hyena nursing 2 cubs, a jackal, many giraffes, elephants, several cheetahs and cheetah cubs, zebras and wildebeests. Marvin had good relations with other game drivers, so they networked to spot animals and get us to the right places. He was polite, spoke excellent English, and could answer any question we asked. He suggested some modifications to the itinerary and left the choice to me. We did some of those and the activities we enjoyable. We as close as allowed to photograph the animals from the vehicle.
There was some kind of roadblock in Narok on the way back from Masai Mara to Nairobi. I am still not certain if it was legit, I suspect it was not. Our vehicle was detained but ultimately we were allowed to pass - I refused to answer their questions or to give inaccurate information. This was the only negative experience on the tour. That may be how things are in Narok but it does not appear that the tour operators are to blame.
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Email Chartice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide was amazing and I would recommend to everyone!
The safari was amazing. I went to the Olpejeta and Samburu safaris. Our guide knew much about the animals and our many other questions. He was kind and went out of his ways to give us the best experience. Marvin was the best.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience and attention
We have done a 6-days safari in Masai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru and Amboseli. Our driver Felix has been a great guide and a professional driver. I really recommend to book the safari with them
Email VT | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was amazing!
The tour was very detailed, inclusive and we saw so many animals!! Our guide was knowledgeable, timely, reliable, communicated well and was very personable!
Nice and interesting experience
Castro, our driver, was very nice polite and helpfull. He drove us throu safari like a pro. Thanks to him we saw all the animals. Big thanks to him.
Email Ruxi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
The tour was incredible. Aron was the best guide and driver. He put all the effort necessary for us to see all animals, even the ones rare to spot and to make our stay pleasent. He helped us with everything we needed and gave us a lot of information. He was patient, adaptable and kind, organized and on time. Thank you for making our safari experience a wonderful time to remember!
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Email Gabriel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great experience, maximized by our driver and guide, Jams
It was a great experience, everything was ok, we seen a lot of animals, and our guide and driver - Jams was the best.
Keep up the great work!