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 Jin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The animals are incomparably great. The tour experience was definitely budget.
The animals were fantastic. Which is good because that's really why we go, right? The tour was a bit rough around the edges. The car seats were at an awkward height so looking out the window was difficult. Our group was a mix-match of people from multiple operators, which meant that the vehicle was contracted and not owned/maintained by the operator. Our rear bumper guard fell off during the trip, which put our radio out of commission for an hour or so. All these are small things, but these little things add up. Luckily for us, the Masai Mara operation as a whole functions well enough to deliver a fairly consistent viewing experience, but it has little to do with the operator itself. Definitely will save up for a higher tier service next time. Like many things, you get what you pay for. I'm satisfied with what I got.
JP
Email Ai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Operator is really friendly and have good driving skills.
This company is reliable.
They are very friendly and try to find wild animals hardly.
I had good experience.
Laymond is good guide.
ES
Email Katy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful expirience
It s a wonderful expirience, we saw a lot of animals! The big five! We enjoyed a lot, nice tents camps!! Nice people!
NG
Email Chinny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
I had an amazing time. The hot air balloon was especially phenomenal.
Thank you Karibu Safari and thank you Kikitu for being a great tour guide!
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Email Andy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent budget safari
Overall the safari was great. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and we saw so many animals. We were picked up from our Airbnb outside of Nairobi and driven to the office the morning we departed. The amenities at the camps outside the parks were not luxurious, but certainly adequate. The food was substantive and lunch was provided each day, as promised, while on game drives or driving between parks. Communicating with Robert was very easy as he was very responsive. One thing to be aware of is that if you’re doing a multi-day safari visiting different parks then one day may not include a game drive, but just driving between parks. We did a 5 day safari to Masai Mara and Amboseli, which actually was 1.5 day drives in each park. The morning of first (6 HRs) and all day of third day was driving (11.5 hrs). That’s inevitable because of the distance - but whereas some safaris may fly you into the parks, this safari route is all driving. Also, with these types of safaris you may be picking up and dropping off group members as not everyone is on the same schedule. We did encounter one miscommunication where our transportation to Mombasa wasn’t as we expected. We actually had to backtrack a few hours and pick up an intercity bus for 8 hours to get to our destination, where as we thought the Safari van or transport associated with the safari would bring us there. It was a bit of an added stressor and if we had known it was a public bus we may have arranged other transportation for that last day. All in all it was a great adventure, and a great deal for what you get, but just make sure to be clear on transportation and your agenda!
FI
Email Timo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything worked as promised. No complains.
First guide Ambros was excellent. Wery knowing asked allways can we start the car, have all finished photoshooting etc. Also Kobra was helpfull and knowing. Rhino camp was better than expected. Amboseli camp worse. Lake Nakuru really had only Rhinos and Rothschilds giraffes. Cars are a bit too crowded when 6-7 people in. Max 5.
Would leave Nakuru out next time.
Can and will reccommend.
Email Cynthia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Richard my tour operator was courteous, respectul and very helpful
I enjoyed the tour tremendously, everything was very well coordinated, the staff at the camp were very hospitable and communication was well relied. For a solo traveler, my needs were very well catered for. I would recommend Karibu Safaris to anyone weather you are alone, with family or friends. They will make your safari memorable for a budget camping safari.
TR
Email serpil | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Decent return for the price
we really enjoyed our 5 day safari in masai mara, naivasha and nakuru. it was more than our expectations. the accommodation was satisfactory for a budget tour. raymond is an excellent driver. the roads were awful but he drove very careful. before the safari, whenever i wrote an e-mail, i got a quick answer. bref, karibu safaris is a fantastic tour operator.
MX
Email Karla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our first safari experience, good relation price-services.
Comunication could be better. On the beginning we are little lost, cause we don't know how was the restrictions. Edward is very good person, we felt very safe with him, but in the begging he don't speak so much, I think that is part of your personality. We tell him that please explain us and he change his attitude. For the rest very good company, we forgot our computer in one of the camps and they help us to take it back. I think was necessary that the company can mantein the comunication with the client. The safari was perfect, food and luch good, transport very good.
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Email Susan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Robert the owner, is a very honest, helpful tour operator.
Our experience was positive with Karibu safari. Robert was very helpful and honorable. Our driver, Edward, was a very competent driver and knowledgeable about safari driving. We always felt safe. The accommodations were modest but adequate for the price. I would recommend this company.