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 Ethan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They turned the jeep into a matatu for profit
I was hoping that the good reviews are real, but I was a fool to think so. Karibu Safaris put us 9 people in a jeep when the maximum is always 7 people. They breach their specific promise since we asked multiple times to make sure that no more than 7 people will be in the jeep. They simply surprised us in the morning and we couldn't do anything about it.
It should be 6 in the back and one next to the driver maximum, but they decided to make extra money on our back and had 8 people (one sat in the back with no window view) and also a small kid ( so 9 people in total ). Moreover, they tried to lodge two of us in a single room where we clearly booked private rooms.
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Email Ian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari- Friendly Helpful Tour Guides
Great value for money. Guides very flexible and fathered for all of our needs. Seen 4 of “The Big 5”.
Excellent experience.
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Email Jade | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, organised and friendly tour company.
Karibu we’re great to travel with. During the booking process they responded to all our emails really quickly and answered any questions we had. The journey to the safari was seamless. Our game drives were amazing. The guides were very knowledgable and made sure we saw the best the Masai Mara had to offer. We got to see almost all of the big five including a pride of lions with their cubs. We also visited the Masai tribe village which was very interesting.
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Email Ines | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Karibu Safaris is trustworthy and caring
We opted for Karibu Safaris as a budget tour provider and have not been disappointed. We drove to Masai Mara in a convoy of 4 landcruisers. So we knew in case of a flat tire or something we drivers/guides would help each other out. The accommodation was Miti Mingi Eco Camp (not Enchoro - but I think they are alike). You have to know that the accommodation is pretty basic, but since you are out exploring all day it does not make a huge difference anyway. The staff was super friendly, the food was nothing fancy but good. The game drives were exactly what we were looking for: We enjoyed driving through the vast landscape and loved seeing the animals alongside with explanations from our guide Peter. It has to be noted that the whole team was really caring and wanted to make sure we had a good time. Since we had to be at the airport on our last day, they arranged to programme according to our needs do that we would be sure to get to Nairobi on time. A huge thank you!
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Email Rosie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great introduction to Kenya
The tour was very reasonable. We got to see so many animals including the big 5. There was 18 of us and it was a lovely group. The tour itinerary did change slightly and we didn't get to visit a school as told but they were on school break. It would also be nice to get more information from the driver. If there was a guide along with the driver it would be an ideal situation as we could get some extra knowledge. The company has a variety of vehicles so be aware when booking as some are more comfortable than others. All accommodation was very good and comfortable and the food was excellent.
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Email Shama | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A+ safari tour guide Maxwell
This was our first safari experience and it exceeded our expectations! We had Maxwell as our tour guide/driver and he has 10 years of experience going through the safari lands, so we were able to see all of the Big 5 and many more animals on the 3 day tour. He was also great with answering questions about the animals, and made sure we were comfortable and safe from the wilderness. We got as close as a few feet from lions, giraffes, and elephants. We also saw zebra, crocodiles, hippos, gazelles, warthog, heartbeats, some types of birds, and others I'm probably leaving out. The 3 day tour was the perfect length of time - first day arrived at the Jambo Mara Lodge and went for a half day game drive. Second day was a 12 hour game drive. Third day was a visit to one of the local Masai tribe villages where we were given a tour of the village by the Masai community. We saw more animals on the way back since you have to pass through the area to get back to Nairobi. The Jambo Mara Lodge was a full hotel within the park, with a pool.
Highly recommend this tour and Maxwell as the guide!
Amazing
Everything was amazing. Thank you karibu safaris.
Email Alison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was very nice and helpful.
We really enjoyed our experience with Karibu safaris. We would have liked to revive more information about the long journey to the Masai Mara and also to be made aware that we needed money for the visit to the Masai village, but apart from this we had a really good time and would recommend Karibu safaris to a friend.
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Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very effective tour and saw so much in our short time with Karibu Safaris.
We were only on safari for 2 days but we managed to see so much. Our guide, Aruni was so knowledgable and ensured that we seen as much as possible, so that added to our overall experience. The value for money was good. Food was basic but good. Accommodation wasn’t the most luxurious but you get what you pay for, it did the job. As part of the tour we visited the Masai Mara tribe and did a boat safari but keep in mind they were not included in the cost so they were another $20 each. Overall, great experience for the price and Aruni was a great guide on safari.
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Email Oisin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience with our guide Castro
The safari was very good, we saw many different animals and beautiful scenery. Our driver Castro was very knowledgeable of the animals and gave us plenty of time and opportunities for photographs.