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 Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour guide who made the extra effort to ensure we had a great time!
Overall great communications and flexibility during the tour. I felt the tour was a very good price for what was provided. The tour guide (James) was a legend and made the extra effort to make sure we had a great time and I always felt safe and in good hands. Lots of animals around to see, the guide made sure we saw them all and overall everyone was nice. Only two negatives:
1) This was not the Karibu part of the tour (it was with the Masai, which the tour guide hands us to) - after a short tour of the Masai house, three Masai men stood over me to try and sell me some trinkets, for a rip-off price. They bullied me and I felt pressured to buy one. I would rather have paid for the tour up-front. Left the safari on a very negative note and I would suggest Karibu tell them in the future to back-off or charge a tour fee.
2) The food was overall ok, but lacking a bit in meat - would be willing to pay more for dinner / lunch for slightly better food.
But, overall, great tour and I would recommend it!
RU
Email Max | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Thank you very much for the safari. Especially to Robert for his help in organizing and for solving additional questions.
Great organization. Very friendly and helpful staff.
It's a pity that it was only 2 days should have to take a safari for at least 3 days.
Highly recommend.
Email P. Onungah. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip to the coast - Diani.
A trip to remember,very proffesional driver guide,always on time for pick ups,jovial n ready to help when need a rises, can't wait to do another safari with you guys,Thanks so much Raymond. Anyone planning a safari, karibu safaris in kenya won't disappoint.
Email bell caspi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEST SAFARI FOR SOLO TRAVELER!!!!
first of, it was the best worth for the money, one of the cheapest price from the safari agencies. the safari was far beyond my expectations.
I got picked up from the airport straight after my flight, and the driver Dan was really nice and welcomed me although I was terrified because it was my first time in Africa.
and then I met with Robert (sultannnnn) , the director of the agency, he was extremely helpful and funny to talk with. (if u really want to laugh, ask him to do a little rap for u)
so lets talk about the safari itself, it was FRICKIN INCREDIBLE!!
adward (this cobra Mann) was soooo helpful, supportive and was helping me with everything I needed including planing the rest of the trip in kenya, and actually I booked another safari with them right after I finished the 3days tour.
so adward did us very long game drives was fun! he was very sharp on spotting the animals , so we got to see the BIG 5, and even the most rare animals on maasai mara like rhinos and leopard which quite hard to spot. we saw even cheetahs trying to hunt and even the river crossing!!!!
then I took 2 days private safari to Amboseli and tsavo west with bonnie (coolboy), which is so cool, funny and very easygoing. he was professional and was ready to set the safari according to my needs. In Amboseli we even saw a lot of flamingos which never ever happens.
so definitely highly recommend !!
TH
Email Miyo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond my expectation
First of all, I'd like to say thank you Robert and his team that my dreamed vacation made fantastic.
He responses all of my questions promptly, and arrangement was perfect.
All of my guide/drivers, Ambrose, Gene and Stanley are very professional; they won't miss anything with their eagle eyes and excellent communication skill together with driving skill yet very safe driving technique.
I could see Big 5 together with migration at Masai Mara!
Lake Nakuru and Amboseli shouldn't be missed; I'm so glad to be included on my itinerary.
AE
Email Rosh and Liz Thomas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience the real Kenya thru Karibu Safaris
We loved every bit of it! All our wishes and requests were full filed by the team from start to finish. Martin our driving partner was fantastic and he enhanced our trip with his amazing stories. Thank you!
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Email Mahesh Shah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent and value for money, he is Best
We have started 1st day from Nairobi with a driver cum Guide James, he has picked up from our hotel at right time and took us to Masai Mara Safari for game ride, he was most aware about all routes in a so big field and showed us all most all animals available in Masai Mara and arranged a trip to Mara village, his aim was our satisfaction, and we found he has achieved their aim, we have enjoyed a good vegetarian food and shafe of camp is specifically taking care of us as being vegetarian, we have ultimate experience with karibu safari and I will surly recommend my upcoming friends to use their services fear lessly, Robert has booked my tour with proper communication and response of my mail and queries.. Thanks to team Karibu safari for their excellent coordination and cooperation.
Email Alina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super safari trip and a great team
It was amazing safari journey! We had Patrick as a guide and he is so wonderful teller with a great humor! It was clear that he's experienced cause we often were the first on the place with animals. The safari trip was really good organized and very nice! We've met the great 5 and so many others! Me and my husband really enjoyed it.
I would like to share 2 short stories that show this team.
First, Karibu Safaris company organized a birthday cake during our stay in Naivashi. It was so nice and warm evening, thank you guys! Cake was very tasty! And we didn't expect that it will be free for us, thanks!
And another one. When safari was ended Patrick and the company proposed us to leave our bags in the office cause we had a bus to Malindi at 8 p.m. After we took our luggage at the evening we suddenly met the company boss (so sorry that we don't know his name!); he recognized us and was very surprised that we didn't have any accompanying person with us to go to bus station. He said it's not saved for us and called and paid 2 guys from company. He was so kind I can't express my feelings about that situation! The way was really crowd, dark and dangerous. This man said that he feel responsibility about their client every time! Thanks a lot you, Karibu Safaris!!
I recommend this company as very good and kind team with excellent organized safari and Patrick as the best guide!
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.
CZ
Email Jakub | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience when climbing Mt. Kenya
Everything was flawless! They picked me up at a hotel, took to the office and then we headed to Mount Kenya NP. We went Sirimon route both directions. Kelvin was a great guide, helped me with everything I needed, chief Martin cooked delicious meals and we made it to the peak to see the sunrise at Point Lenana. I can not but recommend these guys, 10 out of 10.
