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 $280 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Judit | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Budget experience for MidRange price
First of all - National Parks are amazing!
However, this was no value for the price. I paid midrange and got budget service.
Generically, on the 7D trip 3 middle days are resting. No game ride in the morning before leaving Masai Mara so we arrived early to the next city and nothing to do. Next day after the morning ride there is the optional lake but again quite early finish especially if you dont want to pay for the lake extra. Lastly, again morning park and full day just driving. No sunset game. These 3 days could have been 2 and use the extra day for amboseli/masai mara or anything. Amboseli “full day” is 9.30-16.30 only.
However, more than anything your guide can make it the best experience or the worst. Mine was the latter - Castro. I see some other reviews mentioning his communication skills.
The guide’s communication was lacking. He was not giving us information. Which made the experience lesser. He was straight out annoyed when clarifying questions were asked. Especially about times. 30 min difference is huge when you wake up almost every morning at 6am.
We got very little information about the animals, except the name.
Then, he used our car as a taxi as well between cities.
The promised 1l water was not given. When asked the guide got aggressive. Like you got some in the hotel. That is none of your business. I paid 1l water a day with you and your company.
Everyone in my group paid budget and only me the mid range category. Really have the impression that I also got the budget driver.
Cherry on the top, he started to punish me. Dropping the others first eventhough my hotel was before and making an extra hour of bumping road. He thought I wouldn’t notice but I have GPS and connection.
Finally, I was told 1300$ after paying the deposit they told me 1300$ more to pay. It was quite unpleasant surprise as I checked at least 5 times for the price.
I would have expected higher standards from KATO member company.
GR
Email Monika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour guide, great experience!
Our safari trip to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru was simply amazing, marked prominently by the incredible array of animals we encountered - from the lions and leopards to the rhinos and giraffes. Our guide, Aruni, went above and beyond, doing everything possible to ensure we saw as much as we could while making us feel safe and comfortable throughout our journey. His extensive knowledge on the wildlife really helped us get the best out of our trip! We highly recommend this adventure! Thank you Aruni again!
One thing to note is that payment is in cash in advance (in KSZ, EUR or USD). As this is not part of communications during booking, keeping it in mind and preparing in advance is suggested.
Email Miguel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had the best experience!
Brilliant! We booked a 3 day safari to Amboseli with Karibu Safaris and we had the best time. Everything worked perfectly. Our driver, Mark, was excellent. He was very well versed on the wildlife, and made sure that we felt comfortable and that we could make the most of each game drive. We highly recommend him as well as the travel operator. Excellent value for money!
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Email Fernando | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unsurpassable tour guide
Our experience with Karibu Safaris has been excellent, great organization and value for money.
But the most special part was without a doubt our great guide Runi. He demonstrated an outstanding commitment to everyone's enjoyment and well being on the tour. Always speaking the truth and showing us his vast knowledge of the ecosystem and parks in Kenya. I can only hope we can meet again in the future.
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Email Said | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and unforgettable Safari trip
Our trip was very nice. Castro was our guide and he was perfect driver,tried to do everything the best.We saw all animals which was in our *dream five* in African safari: Lions, Giraffes, Elephants, Buffaloes and cheetahs
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Email Elvira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really good, reliable tour operator
Karibu safaris communicated really fast on both email and their website chatbot. I booked the 3 days Masai Mara safari with the Jambo Mara lodge and for sure got value for money. The lodge was a bit outdated but not too bad as you mainly go for the safari and the animals. Our driver was Anthony, he was always on time and got us to see a lot of animals. He knew what to do and where to go. He took good care of our group. If i have to give 1 negative comment it would be the Masai village you visit, as you get there and are welcomed but suddenly are asked to pay KSH 1500 per person to the Masai for the tour in their village, this is not informed upfront. Overall a great experience of a lifetime and will for sure come back!
Email Mimi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mark was amazing and the tour was magical. Loved the whole experience and want to do it again!
Will recommend this tour to everyone i met or talk to! The communication, service, reliability and value for money was top tier.
Highly recommended Karibu Safari!
Email Alex | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great communication
Just came back from 8 Day Safari organised by "Karibu Safaris in Kenya". Robert from Karibu Safaris Office, has been great to deal with, as all E-Mails were promptly answered. Also Safari was organised very well with all my special requests catered for. Example- Robert was able to provide 4WD specially modified for photography. Driver/Guide Simat & assistant Richard have been wonderful companions, with a wealth of knowledge. Thank U Robert for organising this wonderful Safari.
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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
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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.