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 Kate | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good
We took part in the 3 day Massai Mara safari tour. We loved it. Our guide Castro was very nice. Value for money was good. We stayed in a budget camp outside the park. People were lovely, food and comfort were decent. That’s all we wanted. We just have two little acknowledgments: in the list about the things that are included is botteled water. The first day we did not get any water, the second day a litre and the last day again no water. I highly recommend you’ll packe enough water and snacks on your own, as it sometimes a long drive without any break. That’s the second point too. For us the time between breaks especially toilet breaks were just too long.
Despite these points it was a great experience.
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Email Kuan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced, high-quality and good value for money tour operator.
The experience I had with Karibu Safari was overall satisfying. From the beginning it is easy to communicate with them and their response is always prompt and clear. The tour is well-organized and worry-free with everything being taken care of. We booked a private 6-day safari tour starting from Nairobi and ending in Mombasa. The tour meets our expectations and the accommodation provided is pretty good in terms of comfort and safety. The guides are ok. They did a good job looking after us but we felt a bit awkward when one of them tried to ask for the watch and binoculars from us. Some roads are in really bad condition but they tried hard to make it less uncomfortable for us.
I would recommend taking the tour with them. They are experienced, reliable and meet the general expectations of a high-quality safari tour.
EG
Email Zak | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kevin, our tour driver was really professional, friendly and helpful
Actually kevin the driver tried to show us all the animals in Amboseli national park and he did it, we saw many animals like gazelle, giraffes, zebras, Hippos, Buffalo and finally the elephants .
Also many birds species as well.
Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenyan hospitality
The good
Our guide Robert was very kind and wanted us to have a good time. We saw all of the big 5 except leopards but saw LOTS of other animals and got some amazing pictures. Robert seemed a great tracker always listening to the radio to find out where to find the best animals. For some reason we got given a Jeep when we were expecting a mini van which was much better for Masai Mara. Communication with the company was good. All plans were executed smoothly. They even helped us to book train tickets for our onward journey as we didn't have an Mpesa account. All the camps and meals were very clean and we'll located. Meals were buffet style and very nice and plentiful.
On the last part of our safari we had a new guide Kevin who was also very nice and organized.
The bad
Even though it says a maximum of 6 guests in the vehicle we had 8 guests + the guide. This meant that there wasn't enough room for everyone + their luggage so we ended up leaving over an hour late because the guide was trying to shove it all in, and we ended up boxed in with luggage in the aisle of the vehicle. When we asked the guide about the 6 maximum rule he said "But this is good for me." We then got pulled over by the police on the way to masai mara because our TLB (tax) was out of date which delayed us for another couple of hours. To be fair to Robert he was very apologetic and dealt with the situation as best he could and made up the time on the safari the next day so we didn't really miss out, it was just frustrating.
Overall
I would recommend booking Karibu for a safari, but I'd check the itinerary on their own website before you do, as it doesn't seem to match what is written on 3rd party websites.
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Email Katerina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experienced
We saw many lions and other animals, it was a nice experience!
Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable experience
We had a fantastic experience on our trip to the Masai Mara. Raymond took us on tour drives and was an excellent communicator, answered all our questions about the animals, and was quick to jump on any opportunity to ensure we had a close view of the animals. In the two days we were there, we managed to see 4 of the big 5, which was amazing.
We were given three meals a day, including lunch on the days we were travelling which was a much-appreciated surprise.
We got the opportunity to visit a local Masai village (note to bring money if you want to do this, as they charged us an entry fee for it once we arrived) and learnt a bit about the Masai culture.
Camping was very basic ‘glamping’ style, and although we did have our own toilet the facilities were very basic. Also important to note that electricity was only available for a few hours during the day, and was turned off at around 10pm. We didn’t mind at all as we thought it was altogether fantastic value for money, and were expecting either something similar or potentially a bit worse. I’m mentioning it as it is worth noting for others who may be uncertain whether this tour is for them, and who may want to spend a bit more money for more luxury camping.
Overall, I couldn’t recommend this more. All the staff were friendly and amazing, and it was definitely a memorable experience!
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Email Jacky | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Overall a great Safari!
We had an amazing time with Karibu Safari. We could book spontaneously for the next day, the communication was great and everything worked out as planned. We stayed two nights at the Amboseli National Park, had an excellent camp with lovely people and an amazing view on the Kilimanjaro. We would definitely recommend to book a Safari here, the price is fair and they give their best to make you feel comfortable.
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Email Elodie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Positive remarks:
- Incredible experience, 7 days was a good time
- We saw 4 of the big five
- We saw a lot of different African animals from so close, we could nearly touch them
- We saw a lot of different types of birds
- As a budget safari, the accomodations were quite good
- All the people we've met are very nice and helpful
- The parks we visited were very different from eachother, it is really worth it to go to the different ones
Negative remarks:
- Our guide was not really interested in the animals. We had more a driver than a guide, we hadn't a lot of information and some were even false.
- Some activities needed additional fees (Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate, Masaï Village)
- Masaï Village in Masaï Mara is not worth it, it is a tourist trap
As a conclusion, we ended the safari with stars in the eyes and dark rings under them.
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Email Sara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great africa owned Safari
Great trip. I booked the middle option which was great. Stayed at jumbo in masai mara and waterbuck lake nakuru.
Nice driver easy to chatt with.
Def value for money
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Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall great experience
Karibu office has been very reactive and provided good service, we were overall happy with the itinerary and accommodations. Our guide Richatd was experienced and went out of his way to make our safari a success and show us as many animals as possible.
It’s a budget safari - expectations regarding accommodation and food should be accordingly moderate.
For us, only the first accommodation, Miti Mingi Eco Camp near Masai Mara was truly below any standard and we recommend seeking an alternative solution.
Nonetheless, would def recommend this tour!