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 lee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely,awesome ,enjoyable tour company have ever seen
it was such a great experience in a safari with karibu safari in kenya , we were 5paxs in the van for 5days safari with our guide Raymond , very experience and well knowledgeable about animals , and can’t forget my Nairobi guide Castro “bling bling “ and would recommend Robert and his team , much thanks to entire karibu safaris in kenya pick and drop off well taken care off .
Email Heath Holden | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great and easy going trip, relaxed and flexible to meet needs.
Th Amboseli 3 day safari was good, I think it suits those who don't want a super controlled schedule and are flexible to other options within the time frame. Food etc was reasonable, good company and I would use the guides again no problem. For photography purposes, I would recommend some small changes, mostly going out a bit earlier for sunrise game drive and Kilimanjaro views.
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Email Asa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent 6 day safari tour
Everything was great. From booking and communicating with Robert to our excellent guide and driver Raymond. a superb driver who made us feel safe at all times
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Email Johnny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing with a very kind and professional tour guide
The tour itself was wonderful, beautiful and just the right length. At times there were long car rides, but the experience was absolutely worth it in the end. Our tour guide, Raymond, had extensive knowledge of the different animals, was very kind and an excellent driver in the harsh terrain. 10/10 would recommend the tour and especially Raymond again.
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Email Jared | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Budget doesn't mean bad quality! We had an amazing time, but be prepared to sit in a car for a long
I will separate the reviews in two since Karibu is just a booking service and doesn't actually operate the tours themselves. For Karibu, Robert was always responsive to my emails, however seemed to answer my questions with minimal effort and detail so that was a bit disappointing but went with them anyways since they have good reviews. The airport pickup they provided went smoothly and the payment in the office as well.
For the tour itself, we did the 6 day Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli safari and had an amazing time thanks to our driver Gibson and the other 6 people in our van. The tour itself beat my expectations due to our driver and that the overall quality was better than I expected. We were worried 6 days might be a bit too long at first, but each park was so different that it was perfect. My only warning to people is that you should be prepared to spend A TON of time in the car (10-12 hours per day i'd say). If you don't like long car rides, or uncomfortable bumpy roads for hours on end, then this tour is not for you. But your only alternative is flying between places and that gets expensive, so no budget tour is for you in that case.
Driving - Our driver Gibson was very knowledgable, funny and an excellent driver. Usually on the game drives we were one of the first vans to discover an animal before the rest flocked over. We saw the big 5 and more, Gibson made sure to give us the best experience and he clearly knew his way around each park. The van was comfortable enough and we all had a proper viewing spot with the pop up top. As reiterated before, we were surprised at how much time is spent in the car and also how terrible the roads are...so just something to keep in mind, but nothing the company did wrong here.
Accommodations - This was originally what I was most worried about doing a budget tour, but actually ended up being totally fine. The first camp in Masai Mara there was no hot water and the electricity was quite hit and miss. The hotel in Nakuru was a nice step up from the camps, and the final camp in Amboseli was actually quite nice even if basic.
Food - Also a major worry of mine before, but was a big surprise that it was actually quite decent. We are vegetarians and had a good selection of things to eat and they fed us plenty every day. Also everyone is given 1 liter of water per day which was nice, with the option to buy more.
Optional tours - We did the morning nature walk with the Masai guides in Amboseli and the boat ride in Lake Nakuru which I would definitely recommend both! I can't comment much on the Masai village tour since we didn't do it, but as far as I heard they just try to sell you all their arts and crafts aggressively which we hate those type of tourist trap things.
Overall, i'd totally recommend this tour to anyone who is looking to do an affordable safari trip...we feel like we got our money's worth and more. This tour is not for anyone expecting comfort and luxury, but if your goal is just to see some amazing animals at an affordable price then don't hesitate and do the tour!
Email Claudio | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoyable budget safari
The communication was punctual and booking was easy, safari was good for a budget one, the driver was kind, the tent accomodation was fine, be aware that the visit to the Masai Mara camp will result with them asking you for money. Overall happy for a budget 3 day safari.
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Email Nicola | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great first safari experience at a fair price (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru + Amboseli NP)
Hi there,
My journey did not start so well as I had a flight delay of 24h in Paris.
But Robert helped me to join my friend later, that was much appreciated.
Karibu Safaris run daily tours and have a flexible tour system where they put together new groups for each tour part if necessary.
The drivers were good. Especially Arony was great, had a lot of knowledge and experience and was fun to drive with.
The accommodation was basic but ok.
Thank you for the great trip, I enjoyed it very much, saw a lot of animals and of course the big 5.
I will definitely be back to Kenia for another safari!
Cheers
PH
Email Bayani Pasamba | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara Safari
This is our first African safari experience. Overall, it was great.
Communications-wise, Robert is actively replying to messages. He also assisted us when we were looking for souvenir items while in Nairobi.
Our driver for the safari, Khalifa, is very great. He is on time and during the game drive, he would always find a way and search for animals so that we get to have the best experience and find good angle for picture-taking. He is also very helpful since during our safari, there was an accident and he helped those in need. So far, we were able to see 4 out of the big 5 animals (we weren't able to see the rhino). We recommend to request for Khalifa if you would do the safari.
The only thing that maybe needs some improvement would be the assignment and coordination with Enchoro Camp. Because we were surprised that we would be sharing a room with other people we have just met. We were just 2 and the only available room is for 4 persons. Luckily, the ones we are to share with transferred to a different camp so it didn't become awkward during our stay. So far, the staff and the locals in the camp are very kind and helpful.
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Email Jazz Ponce | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Arony is the absolute best and made this experience worth the adventure!
This was my girlfriend and I first safari game trip, and we have nothing but positive feedback. Arony was our trip/tour guide and he was the best. From the time of picking us up, to heading to the Masai Mara, and driving all around the safari, he made it worth the trip. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who is on budget spending, and to have Arony as your tour guide. :)
JP
Email Kadoya Takahiro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing , unbelievable,tour company have ever seen
I booked 6days safari with karibu safaris in Kenya ,masai Mara, lake nakuru ,amboseli and I could spot all the big 5 easlly and the last part that I enjoyed the most was amboseli Dan was superb with his driving skins n will never forget about to that thanks to karibu safaris Arony , Robert and his entire team of safari doctors in Kenya!!!