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 Isabela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and experienced
The operator did the job. They were reliable and experienced. Our guide, Raymond, did not hesitate to go an extra mile in every attraction. He was constantly trying to find the best spot for us.
Although I wish they had better was the car for the safari, it is highly recommended.
DE
Email Fran and Pet | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In the National Parks it was great.
We had a wonderful time by seeing lots of wild animals. The driver was really good !!!! but realize there is a long time and big traffic when you are on the way from one National Parc to the other.
Email Max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible views, great people, slightly disorganised.
The tour of the Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Hells Gate was incredible. We managed to see the big five and enjoyed a lot of great lodges/hotels along the way. The tour was slightly rearranged and disorganised but we still managed to see everything. Between our tour guides - Edward, Joffrey, and Moses - we were given really great information and help throughout the trip to ensure we managed to see everything. In terms of value for money - there is a lot of driving around which may feel like the fees paid can be somewhat too much. But as one realises the fees are predominately for the really great places you stay along the trip. One recommendation I do have is to try to get the jeeps instead of the vans (these make a massive difference to viewing and travel). Also, to take the bicycle ride at Hells Gate as opposed to driving. The long hours in the car can really add up so getting out and stretching your legs is very much needed.
US
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice, accommodating, knowledgeable
I had a really good time. Masai Mara and Amboseli are stunning and truly hard to describe in words.
The hotels were all nice.
The drivers, Raymond and Kevin, were both very accommodating, kind, and knowledgeable. I would recommend them!
US
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time!
I went on a 7 day safari through several parks. It was great! The time in Masai Mara and Amboselli was incredible! The other parks were good but no where near as good. In retrospect I would have gone to Masai Mara and Amboselli if possible.
We had 2 guides: Raymond and Daniel. Both were great. Very accommodating and kind to be around. The roads in Kenya are a little scary in general, but I felt safe with both these drivers.
KR
Email seongho | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it is a good tour operator, but it should consider the convenience of guest as a top priority
Seven days safari tour gave us an unforgettable memory. My wife and I really enjoyed it. The driver(Bonface) was an excellent guide too. He was a professional guide and tried to show us more exciting scenes and animals. I would like to comment to a tour operator about the scheduled program. We would be happier if we would receive a daily program which should be explained as the time sequence. Your tour program has a daily starting one, so several teams which have different programs started to tour together and separated later and joined another team. Those kinds of arrangements caused long waits and longer driving courses which were very inconvenient for us. I recommend you would better to arrange each starting team with the same scheduled program, even though we can not have a daily tour program.
FR
Email Phil (good) Carr | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They did everything to make us have a good time....and we did.
Raymond is the guy.. He knows everyone, stopped to talk and phone and chat with all the other guides.
We were often first to a kill, and when a few other trucks turned up we went..
I did think that 7 days was too much. We did masai mara day 1&2, day 3 in Naivasha and the 4th in Nakuru, back to Hells Gate on day 5.bit then one of the tram fell sick so we dropped out..
Robert was good and managed the poorly guy around keeping the safari going for the others..
DK
Email Emil | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Energetic, open, all smiles and helpful
Helpful transfer from the airport to the Safari Camp.
We changed vehicle dowtown Nairobi where we Got to meet our tour guide James - From there on it was all smiles and High spirits while he guided US through the masai mara park over three days.
He managed the Daily planning, had information about the animals he showed us and helped us a lot with practical stuff during our three Day stay.
Great experience !!!
US
Email Ban | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value safari!
We did the 6-day safari through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. Overall the itinerary was good but a little too long. It involves a lot of driving to get to and back from Amboseli. I’d recommend a shorter tour and prioritize Masai Mara. Although getting to see Mt Kilimanjaro from Amboseli was worth the long drive. We didn’t see as many animals in Lake Nukuru. You couldn’t get as close to the animals as in Masai Mara. I was hoping to see more flamingos but it may not have been the season.
Karibu is a solid tour operator. They offered their home stay apartments for our one night in Nairobi before the safari started. They covered the driving from the airport and to/from the start of the safari. Their communication was fine... I found I had to probe and ask a lot for details. It would have been better if they had an itinerary or set expectations the day before the trip. The planning at times felt rushed or last minute with the camp managers.
The safari driver, Edward, was good as well. He showed us a lot in Masai Mara but I think he got tired as the tour went on.
Since we picked the budget option, the accommodations were as expected. Simple tented camps but unreliable hot water. If you want better accommodations I’d sprint for the pricier tours.
For the money, I think the safari was great value! We saw a lot of animals and felt we got the full safari experience from the trip.
9 days safari
We booked last minute a 9 days safari tour. Communications with Sandra were fine and we could find an agreement on pricing. Unfortunately there weren’t any groups interested in the same itinerary and we needed a private one.
Itinerary was the one we propoused but maybe we missed some suggestions and more clarity.
Regarding the driver-guide, Freddy did a good job in general: he always drived in a secure way during transfers. On the other hand, he was often in the telephone and we missed some briefing before the safaris and some further informations.
Overall it was a nice experience and we reccomend Karibu safaris in Kenia!