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 Alexeja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure is out there. Ben makes it happen.
We chose Karibu Safaris in Kenya to go on a 6 day safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli and it was the best decision.
What should I say? No words could possibly describe the feeling you get when you're on safari. It's an adventure full of moments that take your breath away. I constantly felt in love with the world. The amount and range of animals we've seen, the ever changing landscapes and the colours (especially at sunrise and sunset) will just burn into your soul.
But all that wouldn't have been possible in that way if it wasn't for our amazing guide Ben. He was the best!!! He knew where to find the animals and he brought us so close to them. When we wanted him to stop for a photo he did. When we wanted to stop for coffee/beer at a lodge he did. Ben was very knowledgable and taught us a lot. He has also given us some tips like for example: when we arrived at the campsite at Amboseli National Park our first game drive was going to be at 8am. But he told us that if we get up for sunrise it's the best time to see Kilimanjaro - and honestly that was one of my best Kenya moments! Watching the sunrise, seeing Kilimanjaro changing its colours and there was a giraffe with a baby passing by, too. One hour later the clouds covered the mountain. So thank you Ben!!! :) Now that I'm in the gratitude part of the review: Thank you Ben for saving our lunch from the cheeky baboons, too!
Another thing: Traffic in Kenya is a bit crazy and I'm a very bad passenger, but I fully trusted Ben's driving skills. I didn't worry about it once and that means something! Hakuna Matata :) Plus he's got a great playlist!
I don't know what else to say as words really can't describe it. Maybe this says a lot: I'll go back to Kenya next year and book the same tour with Ben again!
Guys, don't worry, just book the thing! You won't regret it! It's an adventure you'll never forget.
There's just one danger... you're probably aware of the travel bug - once you start travelling you want to travel more and more. I think there must be a safari bug, too because I thought it's enough to do a safari once in a lifetime but even though we've seen every animal I will go back again!
Again: Thank you Ben and see you next year!
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Email Nelson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip to masai mara
It's was a nice trip. We almost seen everything. Comfortable drive. Guide who knows everywhere in masai mara. Overall a good trip.
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Email Symone | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience!!!
We really had the best driver (Richard)! He was so nice and explaining everything to us. He was patient and let us take lots of photos and he was also very ambitious to find all the animals!!! We really saw all of them! Thanks to your safe driving and making this a wonderful experience!
Well organized. We saw the real wildlife
One of the cheapest safari. There was every things to spent good time. Amazing experience
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Email lore | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
we saw the 5 big
we went to masai mara and nakuru lake 4 days safari with john.
The experience was amazing, we saw the 5 big and everything was so good.
The lodge was a bit dodgy to be honest, I hope a better one but the hotel in nakuru lake was amazing with pool, nice room and tasy food.
John, our guide, was ok. He was not talkative at all and he was like depressed...also, he didn´´t help us with the shopping, anyway, the good thing is that he took us to the good spots to see the 5 big.
Overall, I recommend karibu safaris as we had an amazing experience thanks to them.
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Email Amanda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip is very amazing with the very experienced and helpful guide.
Thank you for Karibu arrangement,It is very easy to travel in Kenya as they use conmon English for the tour guidance .And Karibu provided professional service and communication duiring the trip . The guide Mr Sammy always bring us at the right point for the great moment in Masai Mara and other places . And he is educated and professional for the tour guiding . We have a excellent experience staying for our 6 days Safari trip!
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Email Sandeep | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are fantastic in logistics and kept their word on all the bookings
I booked with Karibu for a 7 day tour to Kenya. The best part about their itenary was the choice that was given. I could choose from a budget to all the way up to luxury safari. During the trip everything went like clock work. I want to especially thank Robert from Karibu in getting me the best room at Mara Sopa Lodge. Then are no words to describe our guide Stanely at the Masai Mara. He took it as a challenge to give us the best. We were lucky to see the crossing and all the big five. You guys are amazing. Keep going.
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Email Maialen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice driver and an awesome trip!
The communication with Karibu Safari was too easy. I communicated with Robbert by email and evean by whatsapp and he answered always very fast. When we arrived to Kenya, Arony, our dirver, picked up us very punctual and the service was really good. He was a serious guy, very good driver, always ready to answer our questions and to help with anyrhing we needed. The safari was awesome, we saw the big five quite close enough, we evean saw species difficult to be seen. Arony knew a lot about animals and each time we asked something, he answered to our doubts. It was a pleasure to share with him such an adventure!
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Email CLieu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, comfortable camping and passionate staff
Robert heads up the Nairobi office and was extremely responsive over email. I had very specific questions around price and timing and he was able to accommodate. While in safari I was able to reach Robert on Whatsapp as while the driver is 110% focused on giving you the best game drive, he may not know every individuals' travel itinerary. My driver, Aruuni, was a very no nonsense expert and skipped the small stuff to focus on unforgettable memories of rare jaw-dropping animals. He has a lot of animal and Kenyan knowledge. He did an amazing job avoiding traffic and keeping the ride as non bumpy as possible (difficult on remote Kenyan roads). I was well briefed on the weather changes, variations in types of accommodation (basic hotels versus camping and what linens were or weren't needed). Upon return another staff member, Dan, was key to helping me enjoy my remaining time in Nairobi and set up drivers, day tour suggestions and transfers. Karibu also organized Tanzanian safaris, through Tanzanian company and communication between all three parties (myself, Karibu, TZ company) could have been improved. Robert did his best but it's always hard when he is responsible for my transaction but has little influence on how the Tanzanian part of the purchase plays out (solely managed by TZ company).
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Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well prepared!
Super easy booking, and fast reply by e-mail. Very nice organization in advance and by the driver throughout the full trip.