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 Deirdre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best few days of my life!
Myself and 5 friends went on a 4 day tour in Kenya with Karibu Safaris. It’s safe to say it was the trip of a lifetime. We kept saying how lucky we got with our guides, Castro and Mark. Castro was kind, knowledgeable and gentle, with a great sense of humour. He really made our trip!
The 2 day Safari in Masai Mara was incredible - we saw all of the Big 5 as well as the Ugly 5. Castro was always first to spot any animals and always got us right up next to the action, compared to other guides. We are so thankful to him for this, because it was incredible to be so close to these wild animals and we got some amazing photos which will remind us of this incredible trip for the rest of our lives.
The visit to the Masai tribe’s village was so interesting - I loved learning about the day to day workings of the tribe and how different their lives are to ours. The Enchoro Wildlife Camp was a lovely accommodation too with very helpful workers, to be honest I was expecting a lot worse seeing as we were camping out in a tent in the Masai Mara!
Our third day was spent in Nakuru on safari again. Castro got us closer than any driver would go to a group of lions sleeping in a tree. Although we were right beside them, we still always felt like we were in safe hands.
Our last day was a lovely end to the trip, we went to Lake Naivasha to spot some hippos up close, and saw lots of different wildlife. It was nice to experience safari from a boat. We then fed giraffes on our way back to the airport - well worth the trip!
Overall I could not recommend this safari more, and Castro in particular. We were so lucky to be put in his van because we had the trip of a lifetime!
Email Stephen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable few days. Experience of a life time made by castro
From start to finish castro made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to make the experience exiting. Couldn't recommend him enough as is always up for a laugh. From getting us up front to see everything from lions hunting buffalo's to even witnessing a python Any one wanting an experience of a life time get on to castro to make it happen. WHAT A FEW DAYS
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Email Tara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was very well run and our tour guide was excellent.
We had a brilliant time on our safari trip with Karibu Safaris. Our tour guide Castro made sure we got to see every animal we wanted to see and gave us so much insight and information about their lives. He was so knowledgeable and went to great lengths to ensure we were always comfortable during long journeys. I think everyone should experience the great sights of the Masai Mara and see the wildlife there. We visited the Masa Mara tribe and had a real authentic camping experience near their village. Castro also took us to a giraffe sanctuary which was a great experience and allowed us to get up close to these animals. My favourite part of the trip was watching the lions hunting their prey. Castro always ensured we got to see the animals up close while still maintaining a safe distance. Can't recommend this tour highly enough!
IE
Email Orla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Castro the biggest legend ever!
I travelled in a group of 6 and we had Castro as our tour guide. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge of the animals. I always felt safe and confident with him during the 4-day safari. He was excellent at spotting all the different animals and he was very quick at the game chase. He was was excellent leader and made made whole trip amazing. Castro was extremely kind and gave us a great opportunity to take up close pictures. Thanks for making our trip so memorable Castro and for being such an accommodating and friendly tour guide!
AE
Email Aoife | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Our group of 6 had an amazing time on the safari. Our tour guide Castro was absolutely brilliant! He made sure we got close to all the animals and gave us lots of information along the way. During our trip, we spotted the Big 5 and the Ugly 5 as well. The tour included 2 days in the Maasai Mara as well as a day at Lake Nakuru and a trip to Lake Naivasha and to the giraffe centre in Nairobi. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I found it to be excellent value for money as all food, water and accommodation was included. This truly was a trip of a lifetime - thanks so much to Castro for making it so enjoyable!
AE
Email Tamar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour, once in a lifetime experience!
We had an amazing experience in Kenya. Castro got us to all of the activities on time and communicated all stages of the trip really well. Most importantly, he made sure we saw all of the things we had hoped to see up close, and was fantastic at finding all of the animals! He checked in with us regularly as well as providing lots of information and answering all of our questions. We really enjoyed his company too.
Email Gillian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really organised and provided me with a safaris tour that met my specifications perfectly.
From the moment I wrote to Karibu Safaris for a quote they were efficient, well organised. Quickly returned the quote and explained the tour. Met my specifications and was really organised. All ran to plan. Lifts, pick ups, transfers, hotels, lodges, all great. Safaris was amazing and saw loads of wonderful animals. My guide was excellent and kept us safe in the interesting Kenyan traffic between the parks.
PK
Email Urooj Hussein | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ben was great/funny/humorous/knowledgeable & made sure we got to see most animals
Initially, I wasn't interested in Masai Mara safari but after the trip I have admit this was an experience of a lifetime. I go to see most of the animals except Rhino. On the first day we early morning we got to see a buffalo killed by two lions in front of our eyes and very close. The Jambo Mara lodges were luxurious, comfortable, with a pool to swim. Safari was very hectic as you would go on the drive at 6am. The jeep was very comfortable with 9 people on board. We got stuck in the mud twice and Ben the driver with other tour jeeps was able to pull us out. It was very safe and Ben was knowledgeable about different animals and was able to answer all our queries. He made an extra effort to make sure we get to see all animals except the Rhino which was no where to be found. We saw plenty of Zebras, Buffalo, Elephants, Giraffe, Hyenas, Cheetah, Lions, Deer to name a few. Also saw vultures, Secretary bird and the national bird of Uganda. Loved every minute of the safari. I would highly recommend anyone of all ages to take the safari by Karibu Safari as they are reliable, honest and dependable. Robert from 'Karibu Safari' was most helpful and guided me through the whole process before coming to Kenya.
My suggestion would be to extend the safari by one day so on the last day people can relax in Jambo Mara pool side and enjoy the food & drinks before returning to Nairobi. I found Kenyans to be very friendly, hospitable, & nice to deal with. I am sold on Kenya,,,,, lovely country & people,,,,,,,,, Hakuna Matata !! I will never forget it !!
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Email Arnaud | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and good service
We did the 5 days / 4 nights Masai Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha package. Was a great experience overall, loved it all.
You're taken care of all the way, eventhough the transitions (if you do the five whole days), with van and driver changes, can be confusing. Our three drivers (Raymond, Albert, Steven) were great (nice and very knowledgeable, your learn a lot about the animals), but special mention for Raymond, whom we spent the most time with as he was our guide for Masai Mara. Absolutely amazing driver, fun guy, knows the park like his own pocket so we didn't miss any opportunities to see good animals (we saw everything there but leopards and rhinos, but you can "easily" see rhinos in Nakuru).
The places we stayed at night weren't all great, but overall Karibu Safaris did a nice job. The tent camp at Masai Mara was awesome, good beds, amazing food (all your food is taken care of through the trip, and you have water bottles during safaris. If you want more water at night, you'll have to buy your own), and a close contact with Masai villagers.
Overall, we don't regret our choice and we would definitely recommend Karibu Safaris in Kenya. It's pretty well organised and it made our safaris very enjoyable. We might even come again !
Email Imani & Louis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was absolutely amazing!!!
We did a 3-day safari where we slept in a really nice camp with kind people who’s treats us very good. They have delicious food and a lodge which is very comfortable. Our guide was called Raymond. He was the best guide we could have because he knows all places, he drives really good en is very friendly. He want to make sure that you see many animals as possible. So we had a lovely 3-days!!!