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
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 We then got pulled over by the police on the way to masai mara because our TLB (tax) was out of date which delayed us for another couple of hours.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.
GR
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!
DE
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.
SE
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
FR
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!
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Email Natalia | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience
It was a lovely experience, profestional and helpful, i had a blast on the trip!
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Email Amal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice tour and lovely people!!!
The safari was so nice, we loved it!! Informative guides, who knew a lot about the animals and life in Masai Mara.
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Email Elmo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
We had blast time with our excellent guide and driver Raymond! We were lucky to see 4/5 of Big Five and Raymond knew the park well! Camp conditions are pleasant but dont expect too much - there was power outage regulary. When you have an adventurous spirit, you will be definitely fine! One thing to mention is also communication before the take off. We needed to ask and find out then about changed conditions of park fees which would have effected are tour. Luckily we we offered with many options but transparency of prices were a bit lacking. Overall positive experience because the safari itself was successful!