MM
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caring!
Joseph did a very good job, from the beginning until and I was back home. He was very much concerned about everything and making sure things were as planned. Masai Mara was simply BEAUTIFUL, no words to express how magic it is!! Our driver was also nice - a bit quiet though. It would be nice if he could also explain a bit more about the animals, and the role of ranger, which I really admire! It was a beautiful experience, and felt very honored to meet the Masai, and visit their houses.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I wil never forget that incredible moment in my life,guide Ronald was skiled he knows hw 2 tress ani
Big thanks to the management of katsam Adventures especially to director Sam for proffesionali exhibited.
US
Good
Uganda and Rwanda are amazing countries. Great people and good food and very affordable. Amazing landscapes, nature reserves and parks. We even saw the most elusive green breasted African pitta in kibale Forest. That was stunning. The holy grail bird for birders. As she is hardly ever seen even by ardent hardcore bird watchers. What luck we saw one and even took pictures. We had a blast with gorillas and even saw a leopard let alone lions and all. Time of our lives we had. And Rolex. Best food item We have ever had. Our guide Alex was lovely and tried very hard to accommodate anything we wanted and he sure did. Lovely experience.
Only drawback and was a MASSIVE ONE was that our car was a Toyota hiace wagon that was in shambles with no air conditioning and very uncomfortable so please in the future do ask about the car you will be provided with. For us it was a learning experience for sure so please make sure your future ride is a Toyota Land Cruiser minimum with working air conditioning.
LV
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good service at an affordable price.
The company provides good service, all issues are resolved quickly. If you are looking for a budget option, then this is probably here. Four stars just because the company could organize everything even better. There is much to strive for and what to improve. I would advise to pre-give more information about the necessary clothes, vaccinations, and a more accurate description of the program. Guides are professional. I would advise to take a lodge, it is much more comfortable and not much more expensive. Be prepared that time in Africa is by African standards and do not take to heart the possible delays in transit and waiting. This is Africa. The food is good.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experienced driver guide with alot of information to offer concerning wildlife
Excellent in customer care, service of high standard, as well as more than I expected in the trip
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Could have been better if Not for the condition of the roads and the Cramped Safari Vehicle
We took a 5 day safari visiting a night each in Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru and 2 nights in Masai Mara. We booked through Karibu
Safaris and I must say we were very happy corresponding with Robert, and he was so prompt in Replying. We were over all happy with
the safari but for the following:
- Our plan was changed with the excuse that someone missed their flights. Am sure this was not true. It was Ok for us but then I had an ailing mom back in India and left the day to day hotel contacts and programmes back home incase of emmergency. Thank god nothing happpened.
-The Vehicle with just the two of us was pretty comfortable on the 1st day, but then the next day we were 6, and the 3rd day there were two more and the small vehicle was cramped to capacity. If you are above 6 foot tall you would find it very difficult to sit in the vehicle with more than 6 people.
- At Masai Mara, without prior notice, we were changed from the Mara Springs Camp to Lenchada Resort. It was very basic, but comfortable, thank heavens, food was also good. Here again we were told the hotel is full, but am sure it wasnt.
-We were not very happy with the Hotel in Naivasha - The Taphe Guest House, we changed two rooms, TV didnt work, no sockets to charge, the bathroom was shabby and nothing worked properly, no free water, food was average.
-Would have preferred a better hotel in Lake Nakura - The City Max hotel was OK, but the room was stuffy with no fan. We opened the windows but was invaded by mosquitos. We went early Feb but I honestly feel this hotel should have a fan in the room.
- Worst of all, for almost 100 kms into Masai Mara, the roads were non existent, the dust, the bumpy ride is something I would never forget. Looks like the chinese are poking their nose in Kenya and instead of doing the road up in bits and pieces, scraped up all the Tar once and for all. It was a hectic and terrible ride in and out of Masai Mara.
-The Masai Village is a rip off, and the people there are greedy. Dont go there unless you want to waste your dollars.
And finally an advice to Single women, beware of your over friendly driver. In our case, the driver dropped us at our Nairobi Hotel and went all the way back to Lake Naivasha to tempt a Single Dutch lady traveller into going with him to a bar for a drink and then soliciting some fun. He was disappointed his offer was turned down and kept asking her if she hasnt cheated with her husband. This was shocking to us as the fellow seemed such a quiet chap and never opened his mouth ! He told the dutch lady, all single ladys like fun, but then,he shouldnt presume !
On the whole I found the Karibu safari reliable, safe.... and would recommend. They offered me complimentary airport-Hotel in Nairobi- airport transfers and I paid a nominal deposit by paypal and the balance on arrival which worked out fine. I did a 5 hour walking tour of Nairobi City for USD 10 per person and enjoyed it. I stayed at the Best Wester Meridian in Nairobi for USD 70 a DBL incl of breakfast and taxes and would strongly recommend. Lovely rooms, superb and safe location, lovely breakfast and walking distance to Malls and supermarkets. Nice very cheap places to eat next to the hotel.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice and practicle for familly
safari very well organized, nothing to predict more, everything is included
the tents are large, the simple campsites with showers, the meals made by our cook served at the table ...
I could recommend a different visit near lake Manyara because this safari is less interesting because the forest is dense ... why not go pedaling, or visit the maasai market ... outside the park, go for once to the meeting of inhabitants but always accompanied!
Stanley was a Kilimandjaro guide, and now, he is a driver guide with very skills for observing and finding animals !
Richard gives one car for a familly, only familly, he does'nt add an other person ! just us !
... we had a big 6 places toyota land cruiser ... anley is a very good driver guide !
The compagny deserves to be known, a good and experimented place for travel in Tanzania.
I recommand
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari with Karibu!
Thanks Karibu Safari for great organsation, kind and quick answers - thats why we chose them because of professional comunication! Also because they were helpful about our final destination to finish not in Nairobi, but Mombasa and they aranged for free that Luxury public bus pick up us in Emaly and get to Mombasa.
We were 5 in a car and that was OK. We really enjoy safari itself, despite of long distance driving between the parks.
Our driver Aron is the Best and very experienced guide! Because of comunication, knowledges, attention to everyone and humor.
Camps was OK, food - tourism standart. Animals were fantastic - we enjoy watching them, but may be it is better to came in season during migration period - July to November, however there will be 10 times more tourists too. We manage to see all BIG 5 !
Thanks KARIBU Safari
VN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
It's my first safari. I visited Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Serengeti is amazing, migration of 2 millions wildebeest is unforgettable, should spend more days in Serengeti camp. Special thanks go to Ally and Nars for organising my itinerary, hotel pick up on time to start my journey. I joined group of 6 people from different countries. Our guide Adul is qualified. He loves animals and Serengeti. The cook is ok. Food was quite dry, food in lunch box was not hot, but dinner was ok. After safari, the company arranged hotel in Arusha and car transfer to Kilimanjaro airport. Very well-arranged. I will definitely recommend for others to use Moorlands safari as their tour organizer for good quote and well arranged safari.
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professionally Operated & Friendly Service
our guide Samuel Mopalo worked and drove tirelessly during our safari trip - he never gave up and he explained the wildlife with knowledge and experience.
the mobile safari camp was comfortable and well set up - food is good (compliment to the kitchen staff)
the camp staff was helpful and courteous
