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 Vanessa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent last minute Safari with Raymond
We were 4 friends on a last minute safari to Kenya. Communication was very quick and they were able to adapt to our needs. We managed to book the sarafi within an hour of making initial contact on a Sunday. Our guide Raymond was excellent! Friendly, knowledgeable and very hospitable. We were luck enough to see the big 5 all in 1 day! Our pictures were out of this world. The lodge that we stayed in the Masai mara was also very nice and the staff were welcoming with great service. I would definitely recommend Raymond and Karibu Safaris for good value for money.
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Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very effective tour and saw so much in our short time with Karibu Safaris.
We were only on safari for 2 days but we managed to see so much. Our guide, Aruni was so knowledgable and ensured that we seen as much as possible, so that added to our overall experience. The value for money was good. Food was basic but good. Accommodation wasn’t the most luxurious but you get what you pay for, it did the job. As part of the tour we visited the Masai Mara tribe and did a boat safari but keep in mind they were not included in the cost so they were another $20 each. Overall, great experience for the price and Aruni was a great guide on safari.
Email Alison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very nice and helpful.
We really enjoyed our experience with Karibu safaris. We would have liked to revive more information about the long journey to the Masai Mara and also to be made aware that we needed money for the visit to the Masai village, but apart from this we had a really good time and would recommend Karibu safaris to a friend.
Amazing
Everything was amazing. Thank you karibu safaris.
Email Shama | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A+ safari tour guide Maxwell
This was our first safari experience and it exceeded our expectations! We had Maxwell as our tour guide/driver and he has 10 years of experience going through the safari lands, so we were able to see all of the Big 5 and many more animals on the 3 day tour. He was also great with answering questions about the animals, and made sure we were comfortable and safe from the wilderness. We got as close as a few feet from lions, giraffes, and elephants. We also saw zebra, crocodiles, hippos, gazelles, warthog, heartbeats, some types of birds, and others I'm probably leaving out. The 3 day tour was the perfect length of time - first day arrived at the Jambo Mara Lodge and went for a half day game drive. Second day was a 12 hour game drive. Third day was a visit to one of the local Masai tribe villages where we were given a tour of the village by the Masai community. We saw more animals on the way back since you have to pass through the area to get back to Nairobi. The Jambo Mara Lodge was a full hotel within the park, with a pool.
Highly recommend this tour and Maxwell as the guide!
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Email Rosie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great introduction to Kenya
The tour was very reasonable. We got to see so many animals including the big 5. There was 18 of us and it was a lovely group. The tour itinerary did change slightly and we didn't get to visit a school as told but they were on school break. It would also be nice to get more information from the driver. If there was a guide along with the driver it would be an ideal situation as we could get some extra knowledge. The company has a variety of vehicles so be aware when booking as some are more comfortable than others. All accommodation was very good and comfortable and the food was excellent.
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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 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!
