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 Izaskun | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I haven't like this tour operator
We booked a five days safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha. The driver , and he didnt take us to see the migration. It happened the 4th of August. Later, a person who was in Masai Mara that day, said me that all tourists were seeing the migration. Instead it, he "sell" us a "walking" to see Mara river. the price (the tip) was 5 dollars. Besides, he was very dangerous driving.
Reply from Karibu Safaris In Kenya
Posted on Aug 12, 2016Hi Izaskun,
Sorry for your experience, i take the time to ask the driver guide who were all in Masai Mara on Day 2 when you had the fullday game drive upto the Mara river am told that the migration crossed for less than an hour while the driver who was carrying you was told on radio that there was a killing on the hillside(lemek area) so he changed directions to try and make it for the kill and after he started driving faster( thats when he was overspeeding to make it on time)and when he arrived at the Mara River the crossing for the day was over and he called a ranger to walk you to the river bank on the lookout area to see the crocs and hippo.
Sorry about what happened and i am personally doing my own investigation and if the driver is found to be on the wrong I will PUNISH him accordingly.
Thanks for your honest feedback
Company Chairman
Msafiri
Email Nutan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience!
At the beginning we were not sure on the safari but our booking was handled by Robert and he is very efficient and always available. I wonder if he sleeps? As anytime I sent him my query he would immediately reply even if was middle of the night. He made it so simple that everything for us went hassle free. Also I would like to mention our guide Joseph who made all the best possible efforts to find perfect sighting spots and the incredible experience we had watching the great migration. All the efforts put by both these guys are really commendable and I would highly recommend them.
Thanks again
Nutan
Email Bhavna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
value for money
From my first submission of an enquiry with Karibu Safari's in Kenya, I was contacted promptly and made aware of what was on offer and the booking was made simple. The email communication was great.They also helped us with an airport shuttle and overnight hotel stay before the safari began.
Unfortunately, we were not introduced to our driver/guide on the first day, and I believe that this is an important part of the whole Safari. The second issue I would like to raise, is that the drivers should be more personal (eg getting to know the people on the van), and informative advising us of a comprehensive daily itineracy and also offering more information regarding the animals we encounter and some history/knowledge on the routes we take during the day and the places of interest. The driver should also have introduced us at the hotels that we stayed at.
Overall I would recommend Karibu to my friends & book again with them
Awesom and memorable experience .
I wanted to thank the whole crew of Karibu safaris for making our vacation a memorable one. I am very glad I came accross your website from an Internet search engine. Your company’s customer service was superb. Thanks again for making our vacation a memorable one.
BE
Email Siska | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice safari, but please stick to your promises.
The safari was nice but we do have some complaints. Karibu safaris promised us we would be with 7 people in the van at the most (they also say so on the website). But we were with 8 people (+ driver). The van was crowded. Luckely everyone was really good company and so we all worked it out, but that was definitely not because of the driver. The driver didn't even say anything about it, as if it was completely normal. They say on the website that you get free water during the drives. The driver bought 12 bottles of half a liter water. For 9 persons! We were on a 5-day safari and had to buy our own water in the camp shops for 4 days. It's not that the water is like a huge cost or something, but just keep true to your words please. Overall we had a nice safari, the hotels and camps were good, we saw a lot of animals and we had a good atmosphere (but that was more thanks to the other tourists in our group rather than our driver).
AR
Email Bitrus | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful experience .
The trip my grandson and l took to kenya Was absolute bargain, i cannot believe all that was included for the price I paid, and the experience for both of us will be a a memory for a lifetime. You folks doing a marvellous job, and I have already recommended your company to dozens of friends. Thank you for the grandest and most cost-effective 10day kenya and Tanzania group tour i have ever experienced .
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Email Mr. Jackson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Great Adventure Ever
To my experience, I think Safari has the best communications, and serving the tourists well, not only me but also the other tourists who were on board with me. I have been to several national parks, zoo, and other form of animal reservation, but none of them has ever been as the best as the Safari Kenya National Park. I had an amazing time and I will definitely recommend it to other people like my family, friends, and community to go and have their best moment in their lives at Safari Kenya National park. It's an amazing adventure beyond one's expectation.
HT
Email Ruth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome safari
it was just great. they were on time to pick me up. the service was good. the driver was very nice, he managed to take us a far as possible to see as much as possible. we have seen the big five and many more. for the price it was just perfect. loved it!!!
Email Adrian Thompson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, and a great introduction to th Mara.
First, thanks to Robert and his team for all the preparations (hotel bookings and airport transfers) which made it very easy to take part in this safari. Dennis and Peter, the driver/guides were both excellent - knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. The vehicle we travelled in from Nairobi was excellent - as comfortable as a safari vehicle can be. Our time on the Mara was memorable - Dennis made sure we saw all the 'big 5', including a rare sighting of a Black Rhino, in one day, then followed it up with a new lion kill on the last morning, with a pride of lions eating a buffalo. He was good at finding things, using the radio, and getting us into great viewing positions. A truly memorable few days. The campsite was fine for a few nights - comfortable beds, decent food, and close to the park. Overall, a great experience, and if I get to Kenya again, I'll definitely use Karibou again. Thanks!
AE
Email Kelvin Hensley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
amazing safari
We just returned from our five days safari and the arrangements and good service that you granted us,all went very well and according to plan.hope to come back and use your company once more Karibu safaris