Karibu World
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 1963)
- Member Of:
- IATA, TATO, TASOTA & Carlson Wagonlit
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Stephen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quality and seamless organisation for a memorable trip
We were very happy with the itinerary that Karibu put together for us which took in Zanzibar beach holiday and a Safari holiday in Ngorongoro crater. We also had a top class guide in Muridy who had tremendous knowledge of the animals and the area. We would definitely recommend using Karibu to anybody that wants seemless travel arrangements in a beautiful area.
Email Nitika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and friendly staff
Highly recommend Karibu World as a one-stop-shop to anyone traveling to Tanzania. We booked our 5 day safari and 7 days kilimanjaro trek through them and to say the least, we were extremely satisfied and loved our experience with them. Zulfikar from Karibu World was exceptionally patient and prompt in answering all our emails and queries (We must have written him over 60 enquiry mails :).
We were extremely happy with all the arrangements they made for us. From booking a hotel in Arusha, to planning our trek with our guide Isaac who took great care of us, to booking our Safari with Murudi who left no stone unturned to make sure that we get to see the famous 5 and more. Even the camps they booked for us during our Safari stay were really nice and impeccable.
To summarise, let Karibu World do all the work for you - pick best hotels, provide best guides and service; while you sit back and enjoy your unforgettable trip with them.
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Email Marian I. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
By far the most experienced and professional safari company in Africa!
I am professional outfitter for wildlife and hunting services in Eastern Europe for almost 20 years; I work in travel&totrism induatry since 1998 and I traveled to Africa multiple times, from Egipt to Tanzania, Kenya, Borswana, Namibia and South Africa. I had the chance to experience from full safari exyended packages up to short putdoor weekends in various locations of Africa.
The experience i've finished this week (June 2017) with Karibu Safari in Tanzania exceeding any other previous experiences; it was my first but definitely not last safari with them in northern Tanzania.
We were three adults all of them experienced in travels worldwide, and Muridy Ahmed was our guide/driver since our pickup from JRO airport. I drove all kind of vehicles during last 30 years and i can say one thing: out in the jungle/bush nothing exceeds the LandCruiser 76/78/79 in whatever terms you want, not even the tractor that colonized the world - the might LR Defender. Impecable new cars, optimum shape, including heavy duty accessories and safari modifcations, very very clean, extended range to 2,000km.
Muridy is an highly educated professional in Wildlife Management that is doing the safaris for over 12 years already; he knows all the tricks in the books and honestly i've tested his skills many times - not even one mistake. He was the first guide i've met in 15 years of Africa travels that had the power to admit that he is still learning every day from the mighty beauty of wildlife. I've spotted a very rare mongoose with my special binoculars and he read me all the scientific facts about it from his professional books.
Regarding the treatment towards the clients, Muridy had an impeccable attitude towards the ladies joining the group, as well as the gentlemen teavelling with him. I've also noticed that he was communicating with almost every colleagues guides from safari regions, regardless of their safary company or destination. Later it was clear for me that he was one of the most sought-after guide in all central and northern circuits by exactly the other guides - Muridy's provided information were spot on, either you are looking for most elusive wildgame in Serengeti (rhino - and we had the chance to spot two of them together), or he was just asked where to find the best sunset picture on the park. Belive me, nobody else could spot in two hours of Serengeti 6cheetahs!!! + 2 full grown leopards!! and a mighty pride of 7 lions - except Muridy! If tou want to know how to spot a leopard in the tree from almost 500meters without binoculars, while he was car driving - ask Muridy! Something else, just like a personal touch: although the great migration in central Serengeti ended for almost one month, his magic senses of taking an old road in a morning lead us to see thousands and thousanda of zebras and gnus together in massive herds, slowly migrating to the north - a special touch from Muridy.
About Karibu: Ian congratulations for what your are managing as a company, you can not do business in this highly competitive safari world for 60 years if you are not impeccable from all points of view. And when the safaricompany is working with the people for the people - that is the hardest but most satisfying job of all!
About all the others collateral services: Karibau provide any needed hotel, meals, or anything you may ask. We wanted full sters hotels - they reccomended. We wanted to taste the tented safari, they reccomended best camps. I wanted an extended range for radios, they had it; i requested additionals infos about birds in the region we traveled - they were spot on; i wanted technical comparison for ER lenses of Nikon/Canon, Muridy showcased the differences with his photo portfolio. Impressive.
In the end: Karibu Safari - hakuna matata! Muridy Ahmed - wildlife magician!! Customer care - impeccable! Technical gears - perfect!
Thank you Africa. Thank you Karibu. Thank you Muridy.
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Email Daria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
We had a great time. The resort was lovely. All the hotels were very comfortable and set against tanzanias beautiful backdrop. I highly recommend. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, as was Tasneem!
Prompt response to e mails and everything was as promised
Excellent on all fronts the driver on safari was excellent
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Email Jatin Bhai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip to Serengeti from Dar
It was really cool and nicely planned with minimum expenditures.
Would really appreciate the Karibu Advisor(Tasneem) for planning so well. Handsoff to her.
Email Claire | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience from start to finish - thank you
I cannot highly recommend Karibu World enough, from the start I had trouble with the changing dates (this was my own fault) and Tasneem sorted out getting new dates and booking everything quickly and efficiently. Everything was well organized from stepping off the plane to getting to the Serengeti. Along the way the driver was full of information about the villages we passed through, trees, birds and animals. I was there for 4 days/ 3 nights and managed to see loads, there were early starts but it was worth it to see the big 5 in the wild was truly amazing (something id never get to see back home). I only wish I had more time to use the facilities at the hotels as Karibu really do put you in 5* accommodation but I was restricted by work on the amount of time I could go for.
I would defiantly go back and maybe do a hot air balloon across the Serengeti in the morning
Thanks Tasneem and the lovely driver (im sorry I cant remember your name) for making my adventure most enjoyable, this is why I wont't go anywhere else to book trips because you guys are FIVE STAR!!!
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Email Silvia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you
My sister and I have been to Tanzania for a trip back to the past to find the places we used to visit when we lived our childhood in Mtera a small village between Dodoma and Iringa. We knew it would have been quite a mission impossible to find our memories after 30 years but with the precious help of our guide Kazunga and Sona who has made sure everything was smooth we managed to find exactly what we were looking for. Kazunga has been professional, friendly and most reliable and this has made us feel at ease and safe. We went to Dodoma, Iringa, had a safari in Ruaha National Park, spent some days in Dar Es Salaam and some in Zanzibar. All has been perfect! Thank you so much once more!
Email Aditi Rajani | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient, helpful and knowledgeable.
Communication : excellent throughout
Service : excellent
Living up to expectations : yes
Safari : Guide/driver was excellent
Overall a stress free trip well organised.
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Email A. Fazel & Family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience and not the first time. This was our second safari.!!!
Indeed we came back as promised. In the year 2016 we went for a safari to the North of Tanzania. Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara and Tarangeri.
Excellent hotel booking and the driver and our whole journey was most comfortable. This year we wanted to take our children to our home towns Mtwara and Zanzibar. We wanted to pass by Selous game park on our way to Mtwara. Mrs. Tasneem arranged all our excellent 5 star stay at Siwandu camp in Selous which was excellent. Then she arranged all the transport by road with our good driver Mr. William who was very good and always on time. We went to the game park and it was a wonderful experience. Then on to Mtwara and back to Dar Es Salaam. The next day she arranged our boat ride to Zanzibar and hotels in Zanzibar Stone town as well as the beach. She found us a very good hotel at Nungwi beach and we had a very good stay. All the pickup and hotels were done well with no problems at all.Recommend Karibu worl anythime. The name suits the company as they indeed made us feel KARIBU - WELCOME in Tanzania. Thank you Mrs. Tasneem. we will surely arrange our next safari with you again... We wish you all the best and keep up your good work.