The team
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
Email Meri and Selim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari & great guide at affordable price
The experience was great, we booked a 4day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru trip and we loved it. Robert offered for us to be picked up in Kisumu, something that no other company did. We paid a deposit in advance and the rest to the guide. Arony, the guide and driver, was great. He went the extra mile at all times to make sure we could see all the animals, he accepted all our requests to stop every ten seconds to take pictures, and he knew all sorts of things about the animals. I would definitely reccommend him and Karibu for any safari experience.
Excellent value
Safari was great, James an excellent driver, saw all the animals apart from the Rhino. For the money this is excellent value and I recommend them
UA
Email Ivan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Aruni (guide and driver) is the best!
Overall Kenya impression is way beyond expectations. Masai Mara National Park is the most exciting place I have visited in my entire life (I've been to 17 countries).
Our guide Aruni (I hope I correctly spelled his name, sorry if I did not) is very educated and experienced person. He showed a great patience to us.
Aruni is not only very knowledgeable guide but also a really great driver! (he drove on 2-WD in places where you can simply stuck with All-WD!).
I recommend Karibu Safaris as trustworthy and affordable safari providers in Kenya.
CN
Email Jie Yuan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Budget Safari in Kenya
I just decided to fly to Kenya very soon and I am luck to find Robert to help me this budget tour. I enjoyed the tour a lot and watched many wild animals. The hotels and meals were provided over my expect. Our driver and guide is very nice as well. Remember, this is budget and joined tour. You will meet a lot of interesting persons.
IE
Email Seán | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Budget Masai Mara Safari
Arrived on a very early flight and was able to start a 3day Masai Mara safari the same day. Airport pickup, was brought to a house nearby to rest for a couple of hours and shower, then driven to the centre of Nairobi to join the other tour members. Communication was excellent prior to my arrival and everything ran smoothly. The safari itself was amazing, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, elephants, cape buffalo, wildebeest, ostriches, hyenas, jackals & many other animals and birds our driver was able to somehow spot and identify. As it was low season I had my own huge tent in our camp for two nights, the food was also excellent & there was plenty of it (buffet-style).
The only downsides were a German couple in our van who stayed at a more upmarket camp far from ours, we spent a bit of time making the bumpy journey over there to pick them up every time, but our driver made up for lost time by staying longer in the park. Also beware that the last 70km or so in the van to get to the camp are on probably the worst road I have ever been on in my life, but for the price of this tour it's worth putting up with.
QA
Email Derrick | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip to remember for a lifetime! This trip was planned around and wonderful attention to detail.
We had a great tour, everything was well organized, Good knowledgeable and friendly staff, so much to discover in Kenya its good to have Arony as your driver guide. Will definitely use this tour company for our Tanzania safari next year
Email Emmy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari was great and the services too. Will go back again.
Good communication and got alot of assistance from the staff.
IT
Email Veronica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, good driver and guide, very comfortable camp!
Amazing Safari!We have seen all the animals thank to our good driver. The camp was basic but very comfortable. I suggest to do the visit at the Masaai Village that is close to the park.
MX
Email Alejandro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure and good price
We contact Karibu Safaris via email, Robert answered pretty fast the same day. We chose Karibu cause they had the cheaper price for a 4 day Safari to Masai Mara and Nakuru. They picked us up at 6:30 am as they told us cause our camp was a bit far. If this is your case be sure to be on time cause the traffic is terrible. We spent two hours to get to the city center. The van for the safari was ok, it's conditions wasn't the best though. And be prepared for 4 days of bumpy roads. Our driver was Isaac, he was friendly and helpful. The camp where we stayed was just outside Masai Mara Reserve and it was a beautiful and confortable place with big tents and beds, and the bathroom was ok too with hot water. Note that you would have power just a few hours during the day. The Masai Mara Reserve experience was awesome. We were able to see a cheetah hunting, lions, elephants, and many more. The hotel where we stayed in Nakuru was of very good quality too. And in the Nakuru park we were able to see rhinos and baboons. If you are on a budget I definitely recommend Karibu Safaris in Kenya.
Great option for budget travelers
I solo traveled to Kenya and decided to go with Karibu because of its competitive price, especially as a single traveler. I was lucky to have been paired with a great group of other travelers as well from all over the world. Robert was very quick to respond to any emails or questions. I booked 2 months in advance and did not know what to expect as it was my first time to Kenya. I did 2 nights in the Masai Mara and 1 night in Lake Nakuru. There was some confusion at the tented lodge in the Mara, where they had overbooked and some people had to share a tent with a stranger when they were told they would get their own. Food was standard, although I would suggest that they have more non-meat options. The hotel in Lake Nakuru was excellent, with access to a pool as well as decent restaurant. One area I think Karibu could improve on would be the organization of the passengers. On our way back from the Mara we had to do a couple of passenger swaps based on who continued onto Nakuru which delayed things a bit. For the price, I think this was a great budget option. The drivers were also very friendly and knowledgeable.