CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
The accommodations are great，the service is excellent.
It's a shame that the season is not right, so we didn't see many animals.
But it was still a very enjoyable trip，hope to have a chance more again.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Karibu Safaris in Kenya offers unforgettable, expertly guided tours that immerse you in the stunning
I recently spent three incredible days with Karibu Safaris in Kenya, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the start, our driver John took exceptional care of us. He was an outstanding guide, ensuring we had a memorable experience—thank you, John, for everything!
Our adventure began with a timely pick-up from our hotel, followed by a seamless transfer to another driver in the center of Nairobi. The journey to Masai Mara took around six hours, and every moment was worth it. We stayed two nights at Enchoro Wildlife Camp, which was fantastic. The camp offered comfortable beds, hot showers, and delicious food. The staff were incredibly attentive, always ensuring guests were well taken care of. Although we could hear hyenas at night and mosquitoes were present, the mosquito nets provided ensured we weren't bitten once during our stay.
On the first day, we relaxed at the camp for a couple of hours before heading to Masai Mara National Park around 4 pm. The landscape was breathtaking—beyond anything I could have imagined. We were fortunate that it wasn’t too crowded since it was the start of the summer season, a perfect time to see the wildlife. That evening, we saw a variety of animals, including antelopes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.
The second day was even more thrilling. We spotted ostriches, lions, lionesses, hyenas, cheetahs, secretary birds, and more giraffes and elephants. The diversity of wildlife in Masai Mara is astounding. We had several stops to eat during the safari, and I was always struck by how calm and relaxing the environment was.
On the last day, we visited a Masai Mara village, gaining fascinating insights into the daily lives of the local tribes—how they live, eat, and sleep. It was an eye-opening experience.
Karibu Safaris exceeded all my expectations in terms of communication, service, value for money, and reliability. The entire tour was perfectly organized, and every moment was filled with wonder and excitement. I wholeheartedly recommend Karibu Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari adventure in Kenya.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we'd hoped for and more
We recently had the great opportunity to embark on a 7-day Safari, and our experience was truly unforgettable, thanks to our safari guide, Denis. We'd never been on safari or to Africa before so we didn't entirely know what to expect, and we were very happy with the outcome.
Our trip itinerary was as follows: Day 1-3, Travel Nairobi to Masai Mara, Day 4 Lake Nakuru, Day 5 Samburu, Day 6-7 Amboseli, and Day 8 flight back to home.
Denis was great. From start to finish, his expertise for the wildlife and attentiveness made our adventure both thrilling and reassuring. He was tireless and enthusiastic, admirably drove us many many miles for many hours over incredibly rough terrain and still was keen to take us out on a game drive the same evening, he was very receptive to our questions and taught us a lot about Kenya. Of course though one of the best things about Denis was his knowledge of all the areas and was very patient with us. He always found the way to get the best angle of the scene for us to witness and take photos.
Our trip was a private tour, and so it was just my best friend and I with Denis in the vehicle. We had loads of space and it was great this way because we had the freedom to do exactly what we wanted, like go out on an epic 9-hour game drive (well done Denis). It also meant that everything was done at our convenience, we could choose what we wanted to see and also always have the best views out the vehicle. The roof was open on the van for game drives so you could stand and look out, which was great fun and the breeze was lovely.
We saw some absolutely incredible sights while we were in Kenya. We saw all the animals from the “Big five” and not only, lots of lions, including some mating and hunting, and the tree-climbing lioness with her cubs looking up at us from the bushes in Lake Nakuru. We saw loads of hyenas with prey in their mouths. Samburu was also so picturesque, we saw different species of zebras and giraffes. In Amboseli we saw lively herds of elephants bathing in the sand and swamps as well as different species of birds. And of course the most prized sighting in the Masai Mara: we were treated to the sight of wildebeests running through the grassland and huge male giraffes watching us from afar as if they were standing still in the morning mist, and great herds of hippos in the river. On the border between Kenya and Tanzania, the sun is slowly setting, and in the distance a herd of elephants is slowly making its way towards us. The wind blowing through the African savannah at sunset feels like an eternity.
We really had such a fantastic time with Denis, he also arranged a picnic lunch for us in the wilds of the Masai Mara. It was wonderful just knowing that everything was taken care of for us, and we had absolutely nothing to concern ourselves with during our trip, except having an amazing time and learning about the beautiful Kenyan wildlife.
The only disappointment was that when we chose our hotel no one informed us in advance that our accommodation in Amboseli was outside the park, which meant that it would take more time to get there and back, and that we wouldn't be able to get to the park early enough to see the sunrise. Also, we would have liked to have been told beforehand about the time we would need to spend on the road and other details so that we could understand our options and better tailor our itinerary, otherwise the long drive would have been exhausting for both the guide and us. Other than that, everything's just perfect.
Asante sana, Kenya.
See you next time.
Simone
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very stressful safari experience; we felt scammed!
We booked a 5-day midrange safari tour. We had a horrible experience with Benson. The night before the start of the tour we received a message of Benson if we could pay 55 dollars extra for the hotel because it had become more expensive. Of course, we would not pay extra as this was not stated in the quote, but Benson was persistent and kept messaging us for an hour straight. Then the next thing came up; the visit to the Masai village. The quote stated that this was included, but Benson called our driver that this was not the case. We sent a screenshot of the quote to Benson, but he did not agree with this. Benson kept calling us and the driver and even screamed a couple of times. This is insane! He told us that he already fixed the problem with the extra charge of the hotel, so now we had to fix this. This was very unreasonable because he caused these problems, not us! Of course, we did not pay for this as it was included. Now the third problem occurred. Before the safari, we agreed to pay extra to get another hotel; instead of the Citymax hotel we wanted to stay at the Waterbuck hotel. This was confirmed multiple times by e-mail and WhatsApp. The extra charge was paid on the first day of the safari. Our driver told us he would take us to the Citymax hotel, but we explained and showed him we paid extra to go to the Waterbuck hotel. The driver understood it, and called Benson. Benson said it was not true; we did not pay extra and we did not agree to go to the Waterbuck hotel. We discussed it for 3 hours!! We showed him multiple times the emails and WhatsApp, but he did not want to help. Finally, he wanted to pay back the dollars we paid extra, but he wanted to reimburse us in shillings which which didn't equal the amount we paid. Another hour of discussing went by and he finally paid us back. It was a very stressful experience for us. Something you do not want during your holiday. Benson did everything he could to screw us over. Fortunately, we had proof of everything, but this was the worst experience ever. I would not recommend booking with this agency!!
CN
Edward, he is a responsible humorous kind and experienced tour guide.
We love our guide but we hope the company can be more efficient and responsible.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
organized and safe
We had an unforgettable experience during this journey.Everything we saw were so fresh and beautiful. Hotels recommended by the agency was nice either.
OM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mind Blowing!
I recently had an unforgettable safari with peak season Africa safaris that I highly recommend. Fredrick was our initial point of contact and was incredibly helpful and prompt with all WhatsApp messages and emails, making the planning process smooth. Prices were very reasonable and everything could be customized according to a set budget
Our driver, Sebastian, was super friendly and informative, taking us to unique and breathtaking locations during our game drives. The accommodations chosen were top-notch, offering comfort and convenience amidst the wild landscapes, and nothing was too much trouble for the team.
This safari organized by peak season safaris was one of the most wonderful experiences I have ever had, showcasing the beauty of nature in its purest form. From witnessing lions and elephants to countless zebras, it was a magical and original experience. I would happily return after exploring more of the world and highly recommend these guys to anyone.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Trip ，Friendly Tour Guide， Wonderful view
The whole tripping was very pleasant and wonderful. Our Tour guide is very considerate and professional. Whole team is very friendly and show high profession on my trip. My luggage missing due to aircraft company and my guide help me buy what I need at local, and he is very professional about explaining local culture and finding animals. He helped us catch great positions to take photos ahead than others. And the whole team support a lot on my missing luggage and I finally got my luggage from airport.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very expert, reliable and helpful guide!
The experience at the Nairobi National Park was perfect thanks to our guide David who made it really easy to organize everything. He picked us up on time and was committed to making the safari truly meaningful!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionalism, availability and reliability
Excellent management of the safaris both from a logistical and organizational point of view.
Strong and exciting experience of meeting both the Big Five and the other numerous animals that populate the parks up close.
A special thanks to our guide Ken who led us with passion and professionalism in this wonderful experience.
Ken was also extremely generous in taking the time to recover our missing suitcases and helping a colleague in difficulty (bogged jeep).
The success of our Safaris was largely thanks to him.
Ken the Number One (the sixth big!)🤩
