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 Maaike S. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Raymond is a very good driver and we saw so many animals! We also did get a lot of information!
It was awesome! We saw so many animals from really close. Our driver Raymond really did his best to show us everything that was possible! We are really happy that we did this trip!
BE
Email JanaM | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Raymond is a really good driver/guidenwe saw the big five in one day!
Everything was organized really wel. The food and accomodations were very nice.
Email Tigone | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good driver, takes us safely to al the animals
The communicatipn overall was very good. We drove a lot but saw all the animals (big 5 and ugly 5) in one day! The food everywere was very good.
NL
Email Dolf | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We went for a 4 day Safari (Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru, mid-range) and it was absolutely amazing. Our driver Raymond helped us in every way and is the best driver. He knows all the best spots to see the animals, knows the local people and other guides, furthermore he is a very safe driver on the highways between Nairobi and the parks. Thanks to Raymond we saw many animals (including the big 5) and we had a unique experience!
NL
Email Stan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and Affordable Safari Tour Operator!
What a great company! I walked into the office to see what they had on offer - the next morning I was on my way joining a 5-day budget Safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Hells Gate led by our amazing guide Dan Castro. His talent and experience really showed as he made sure the whole trip went smoothly - and more importantly that we spotted a wide-range of different animals (incl. The Big Five and the wildebeest migration). Dan really went out of his way to make sure we had a front-row seat to the spectacle of Kenyan safari. To give an example: we had a rare sighting of a leopard, saw two lions successfully hunt a zebra and spotted a lion high up in a tree. I feel very lucky and privileged to have seen such sights.
Dan's ability to drive in difficult circumstance also really stood out during the trip as the park provide some challenging terrain. I personally also very much appreciated the music he would play (Dan has excellent taste) during long hauls between different national parks.
Karibu safaris was also really flexible when I wanted to make a change to my booking. I initially booked a 6-day safari, but asked to switch to 5-days during the safari in order to stay with the group (as the others were staying for only 5-days). Dan contacted the office in Nairobi and ensured this was no problem.
Do make sure to bring enough extra cash during the safari, because there are some hidden costs, such as bike rentals, Masai village entry and of course lots and lots of tipping.
BE
Email Neal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great deal price/quality
Hi,
-Reliability: they delivered as specified in the tour description.
-Paiment: We didn't bring al the cash on the plane for the payment. Because we thought we could get it from an Atm when we landed in Kenia. This was not the case, but they were flexible and let us pay by transfering the total amount
Car: old van type with roof that opens. Broke down 2 times. Definitely a car that has already done alot of safari's.
-Animals: We saw alot of animals including the "big five
-Stay: Manjaru tented camp:Very nice, intimate place that limited the number of people.
Nguli: Awsome viewing points, with animal drinking pools. The rooms and hotel were a bit old fashioned.
Salt lick:Luxery lodge.
Voi lodge:Awsome viewing points, with animal drinking pools. The rooms and hotel were a bit old fashioned
-Conclusion: Great deal of you compare it to others and price/quality whise.
PL
Email Konrad & Magda & Alicja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experiences, great adventure in Kenya.
I would like to recommend the company "Karibu Safari in Kenya" which organized a wonderful 5-day private safari for our family. We started our safari in Mombasa and ended it in Nairobi. We visited Tsavo East, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara and more. Communication with Robert was excellent and the price was affordable. However, we would like to express our greatest thanks to Edward, who was our guide and driver. Edward is a very cultured and friendly man. Thanks to him, we could see the most beautiful animals and landscapes of Kenya. He drove the car very safely both on the roads and in the reserves. Edward showed us at close distance the big five animals and thousands of animals in the great migration in the month of July.
Accommodation and food during the safari was great. It included our vegetarian diet.
Don't hesitate to book your safari with "Karibu Safari in Kenya".
We highly recommend the safari with Edward as a guide. We would like to thank you for an unforgettable holiday.
DE
Email Linda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I can really recommend it!
I can truly recommend doing a safari with Karibu.
The persons are very friendly and you will have a nice time in the Masai Mara. The Campside at Masai Mara truly was amazing. The food was very nice and you will get to see the Masai and can talk to them, ask questions etc. They made a little campfire for us in the evening, which was very nice. Nevertheless, you should be somehow flexible. We only had warm water, energy and light for a few hours a day.
Thr safaris where truly amazing, even if you spent a lot of your time in thr car. Please note that the tour from Nairobi to MM takes about 6 hours (with having lunch).
PT
Email Dani and Gil | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable Experience that Surpassed All Our Expectations
We were not expecting when we booked the safari to have experienced what we experienced in a 6 day time.
It all started with our pick-up in the Hostel and being taken to the center of Nairobi to meet our guide and van.
About our guide, we had the pleasure of having Peter guiding us through the journey. A knowledgeable, flexible, enthusiastic guide with quite the driving skills. We shared the van with 4 more people but had enough space for a comfortable trip to all the parks.
For Maasai Mara, we had the luck of seeing everything and more, much because of Peter's effort to avoid crowds and knows how to get around the area. Cheetahs, Lions, Rhinos, Leopards (3 in total). We stayed in a nearby tent camp, which was also a fantastic experience, thanks to the location and kindness of the staff.
For Lake Nakuru we had the chance of seeing more Rhinos, Lions, Leopard, and Hippos, among others.
For Amboseli, we stayed in an amazing private camp, Manjaro Tented Camp, a small and quiet camp, a first seat to the Kilimanjaro. Inside the park, we saw a large number of Elephants, among other animals. We also had the privilege of having clear skies to see the dimension of Kilimanjaro.
Finally, we were drop-off at our Hostel in Nairobi.
We have no negative comments to point to Karibu Safaris. We had, largely due to Peter, a one-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you for your service and kindness! We will recommend this tour for future travelers.
CO
Email Rafael | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!
We started our journey in Nairobi, since our flight arrived very early, Karibu safari helped us arranging a pick up service that took us to a place in which we could rest.
Once we started our safari, we met our driver Collins (Arooni) and headed to Masai Mara, his experience of +20 years in this field shows as we always had the best spots to see the animals, his ability to get through every obstacle on the road was amazing and we always felt safe (no reckless driving), we were very lucky to see a Leopard hunt in a crossing and many other situations we wouldn’t have seen if it weren’t for Collins skill and expertise.
Regarding the tented camps, you get a nice sleep every night because you’re drained from a whole day in a Safari, with people that are always taking care of you, in fact everyone in Kenya wants you to have a pleasant experience, they are very service oriented and happy to help you!
We saw 5 of the big five and much more that this beautiful country has to offer! We are very grateful with Karibu Safari and hope to comeback sometime, if you have the opportunity to go with Collins you won’t regret a second of it.
