TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
Our tour was 4 day Masai Mara and Nakuru. Everything was perfect. First day, they picked us up the airport and then we went to Masai Mara national reserve. We joined game drive. Second day, we watched the lion’s antelope hunting and eating. Third day, We attended boat safari at Naivasha lake.
Our tour guide’s Edward was perfect. He always helped us with everything.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Experience
We booked a 7-day tour with CKC Tours and Travel and it was the perfect vacation. I corresponded with John over email and he answered 100 of questions before working out the perfect tour for us. We wanted a private luxurious safari and he planned it for us. That also within a very short time. John was amazing. He met us at the airport when we landed in Nairobi. He met us at the Nairobi hotel the next day. John came to the airport on the day we flew for our safari to Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara. All the places we stayed in these places were first class, and the guides were amazing. The food, drinks and service was top class. After our safari ended, John met us at the airport and spend half a day with us helping us with souvenir shopping etc. We just had the most perfect time. I would recommend John ad his team without any hesitation. He is very trustworthy and everything was exactly as he described for us. Thank you, John. I can't wait to go back!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great way to experience Kenya in a budget
I and my friend have recently done a 7-day tour with Karibu Safaris. The key takeaways are:
Positive:
a. Robert, the owner, was very responsive, straightforward and trustworthy. As promised, he sent someone for our airport pickup and provided us a complimentary night stay.
b. Edward, our driver and guide, was extremely knowledgeable with more than 10 years of experience in safari tours. He tried his best to get us to see wildlife in all the parks and was at hand to resolve any issues we faced.
c. Vegetarian food was available for us all through the tour.
Things which can be improved:
a. It appeared that the bookings for stay are on tentative basis. Thus, if the place mentioned in the itinery is full, the guide will search for other places. While this doesn't seem to be a common occurrence, it brings an element of uncertainty. We faced this in Naivasha.
b. The lodging in Amboseli (Kimana Camp) needs drastic improvement. The issued included no heated water, bathroom door not getting locked and on top of that the power line went kaput in early morning.
c. The tour works on hub and spoke model. So, you can be mixed and matched with another group during the tour. For example, an initial group may have two set of people going on 3 day and 7 day tour respectively. After 3 days, the first group will move to a different vehicle at a transit point and another group will join in or vice versa. While this is okay, it will be better if it can be communicated in advance.
Overall, it was a great experience visiting Kenya. The wildlife is amazing and the people, in general, were fine. For a budget tour, Karibu's 7 day tour is a wonderful experience.
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Kristi
Masai Mara is an excellent place to see Kenya's wildlife. We were very lucky to see many animals in their natural habitant.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Absolutely amazing, better than expected. Saw the big 5 more than once. Ample animal species to view. And many close up encounters with lions and cheaters. Elephants galore and even the scarce leapords.
Nakuru, Masai Mara, Hell’s Gate and Amboseli made for a Safari that did not disappoint. Thanks Kenya for sharing.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
magnificent tanzania
I can only express a very positive opinion on our experience of safari in Tanzania.
Wonderful nature, animals in high quantity and in a documentary context. We saw the big 5 and others.
Expert guides and comfortable jeeps, thanks to the Mamasavana tour operator. The Tanzanian people are wonderful, prepared, attentive to the needs of tourists and always smiling. Congratulations
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding holidays
We had a fantastic week , the lodges was amazing , the weather perfect, landscapes incredible, but the top was your organisation and the support of our guides . They are so professional and excellent guides to describe nature and animals .
This trip will stay on our minds forever
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible wildlife and amazing life-time experience!
Fantastic wildlife! We got to see all of the "big five" except the rhino. Very skilled and professional guide. The accommodation was very cozy: a tent close to the national park. Out in the wilderness, yet with electricity (via generator) and proper bathroom and shower. Surprisingly good food. An experience for a lifetime!
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We sa all we could hope for :)
We were very pleased with our experience on safari tour. We saw almost everything we could have wished to see during our 2 day safari and it was amazing. The drivers took us as close to the animals as possible, we had unlimited water and food was very good as well. Sleeping in tents was as promised. Only thing we did not like was the fact that the second day we were put to another car with different driver and although we were promised a 2h safari they cut it to only 1 hour saying that otherwise we will not make it to the plane (though we discussed already everything via e-mail).
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kenya with Joseph Mwangi
I recently spent two weeks in Kenya visiting the Samburu Game Reserve, OL Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha, and both sides of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Our guide, Joseph Mwangi, was nothing short of outstanding. His passion and wealth of knowledge provided me with a truly memorable experience. His vast knowledge of birds and wildlife gave us numerous opportunities to see and photograph an abundance of various wildlife. Joseph's years of experience in the bush allowed us ample opportunity to get to where the action always was. Whether it is was a leopard with a kill, a rhino with a baby, or the Great Wildebeest Migration, we were able to get to see and photograph all of beautiful Kenya. Not only is Joseph extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Kenya and its wildlife but he is also the kindest, funniest, and most personable guide you could ever have. This was a truly remarkable experience and I highly recommend everyone use Joseph's services for an amazing and unforgettable experience!
