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
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Email Vanessa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Disappointing.
We booked the safati two nights and three days.
Upon arrival in the morning at their offices they were disorganised, they left us stationary for an hour and a half inside the investigating judge while all the other investigating judges had already left. To avoid arriving too late for the first game, the guide suggests that we stop for lunch halfway, a pity that it was at our expense when instead it was included in the price in the booking.
During the booking phase, I specify that I want an Italian-speaking guide, they confirm availability for me. The guide was English, the emails sent to Karibu that didn't resolve the situation were useless (among other things, they asked us to send them THEIR confirmation of the Italian guide, absurd).
On the third day in the description there was to be a game before breakfast and one after breakfast. At the end of the second day, having arrived at the tented camp, the guide informs us that there would be no game on the third day because the second day had been long enough so the hours on safari were fulfilled. However, I paid for something else and that I was told at the last minute without a reply, without knowing that I would no longer be in the savannah, was very incorrect. They deprived us of two games that we had paid for!
Only positive note, the guide was very good, kind but I would NEVER recommend this company. Incorrect!
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Email Valentina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience!
Thanks to Karibu Safari we could enjoy an eventful, adventurous and unforgettable safari. We experienced the agency as very competent and committed. Everything worked as written on paper. Our guide Mark always tried to fulfill our wishes. Despite his young age, he was able to inspire us very much during this week. He was authentic and looked out for our well-being. Although he had a hard job and had to drive several hours every day, he always had a smile on his face and was able to answer our questions competently. We highly recommend families, couples and friends to use the Karibu Safari agency and especially to have a great guide, like we had, with us on the dream trip. We would also choose Karibu Safari again and again.
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Email Xavian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari + Best Your Guide = Memorable Experience
I have never been on a safari before but I’m so glad I chose to go with Karibu Safaris kenya. I went with a group of interns (we all work for same company) so this was a great bonding experience for us. We pretty much saw every animal we hoped for and thanks to our versatile and entertaining driver Raymond, we were able to get some beautiful photos of the animals on our two game drives. Thank you Raymond!
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Email Pilar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you Edward! Best driver ever!
Very good driver, polite and friendly. Safe travel to Masai mara and good explanations about animals seen.
Would recommend it everywhere.
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Email Sara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
Incredible experience with this company. Good communication prior to the safari, solving all our doubts. Edward was very kind and patient and a very good driver. The accommodation was very good, with hot water and very tasty food. Highly recommended.
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Email Daniela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari 8 giorni
It was a beautiful tour. 8 days of safari, 6 parks visited. excellent tented camps and lodges. our guide castro was brilliant. excellent quality/price ratio. advised.
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Email Paloma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
The best guides!! Incredible experience!!! Si recomended!!
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Email Jade | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable guide found the big 5!
I had a great 2-night, 3-day Maasai Mara safari experience through SafariBookings.com. Thanks to our exceptional guide Raymond, a true professional with 15 years of game drive experience, we had the privilege of spotting the Big Five. Raymond's knowledge enriched our journey as we witnessed the mesmerizing wildebeest and zebra migration, observed a cheetah on the hunt, and marveled at the elusive rhino and leopard.
The Maasai Mara itself is a stunning park, and even though there were numerous other safari companies present, competing to get to the sighting first. Raymond's expertise ensured we reached the sights before others, adding an extra layer of excitement for us.
The camping site provided much-needed comfort after a day of exploration, offering amenities like hot water, comfortable beds, and charging facilities.
While the food was substandard, it was understandable considering the reasonable price of the trip. My partner is a fussy eater and struggled more than me. Day 1 we had lunch in buffet style on the road, with dinner in the camp, day 2 was breakfast and dinner in the camp with a packed picnic lunch while out on Safari. Day 3 was breakfast in the camp and lunch on the road. We opted out of lunch on day 3 with our whole group wanting to get back to Nairobi ASAP!
Our schedule included a thrilling drive from 4:30 PM to 7 PM on the first day, followed by a full day (7 AM to 6 PM) on the second. Unfortunately, the third day's visit to the Maasai village didn't match the excitement of the rest of the trip. While enjoyable, the very touristy village visit came with high-pressure sales tactics for overpriced items, slightly dampening the experience.
Raymond later dropped us directly at our hotel.
For fellow travelers, bringing cash is recommended, especially for buying beverages at the bar and offering tips to campsite staff and guides. If the group intends to visit the Maasai village, be prepared for additional charges.
Raymond went above and beyond, assisting us with ATM trips and money exchange when we fell short.
Overall, the SafariBookings.com Maasai Mara adventure with Raymond was fantastic, despite a few minor downsides.
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Email Irina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome safari experience
I went on a group multi-day safari trip with Karibu Safaris. They picked us up from our hotel in Nairobi, took us to Maasai Mara and Nakuru parks and then back to Nairobi. The trip was really well organized, with an evening game drive and a whole day game drive in Maasai Mara, a visit to a maasai village, a morning game drive in Nakuru park and also a boat safari on Naivasha lake. Our guide&driver was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We managed to see loads of animals and had a lot of fun in this adventure with Karibu Safaris.
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Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator acted quickly and found the best places before others did
On the tour we were picked up directly from the hotel and then went to Masai Mara in the group. The guide changed the plan so that we could visit Masai Mara Village that day and do the safari early on the 3rd day because the animals are more active due to the colder temperatures. The guide was very knowledgeable and his suggestions were always in favor of the group. The accommodation and typical Kenyan food were also very good. The safari was of course the highlight and we saw all the animals you can imagine. Everything was very well organized, the guide always knew what he was doing and responded to our wishes. I would definitely recommend the adventure