The team
Aanika 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:
- $1,384 to $4,844 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Theodora | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour!
The tour was very well organised. Thank you to Castro and everyone who made the trip to Kenya an unforgettable one. Everything went very smoothly. The accommodation was excellent in both Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. The food was very tasty, I am vegetarian and my partner is not, it was well catered for both of us with many options. The car was big and comfortable and we got to see all the animals we wanted. We also made some friends on the way. Thank you again!
CH
Email Rach | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A beautiful and memorable safari to Amboseli : highly recommended!
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a day trip from Nairobi to Amboseli with Karibu Safaris, and I must say, it was simply wonderful and exceeded all my expectations.
Despite my very last minute reservation the night before, Karibu Safaris was able to confirm my booking and the organization of the tour was flawless and hassle-free. And as a solo/only traveler on the tour, I felt fully safe and also received personalized attention and care from start to finish.
The driver Kevin was simply commendable. He was punctual, a safe driver, extremely professional, fun, kind, friendly and courteous. He was also patient with me as I was late to meet him and start the tour. And he subsequently also managed the time well, ensuring that the day's itinerary still flowed smoothly and that I made the most of my time in Amboseli.
Kevin's extensive knowledge and genuine passion and respect for the nature, the animals and especially for birds, added depth and beauty to the journey, enriching my understanding and appreciation of the place.
Throughout the tour, Kevin went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and enjoyment. He shared information about the various birds, elephants, gazelles, hippos, zebras and other animals we saw. He offered a longer game drive and a visit of a Masai village along the way to the park. He also stopped at view points, helped me take the best photos, and his genuine passion for sharing the beauty of Amboseli made the trip all the more special.
The logistics were great. The vehicle/van was very comfortable and in perfect condition. The packaged lunch was delicious and there were more than enough water bottles provided for during the whole trip.
Also, as I enquired with other tour companies, I realised that this tour operator offered the best price and value for money without compromising on quality -
making it a worthwhile option for budget-conscious travelers like myself.
Thanks to Karibu Tours and Kevin, I had an amazing safari day exploring Amboseli! I wholeheartedly and highly recommend them for their outstanding service and such a fun and memorable experience in Kenya!
CN
Email Yi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patience, and enthusiasm
They arranged a private car for me and my boyfriend, only for two of us. We changed our hotel the last three nights, the driver and the office kind and drive us safely to our hotel.
RS
Email Aleksandra | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
The safari was amazing!
Accomodations has view to Kilimanjaro, really wonderful experience.
Beautiful tour, really enjoyed it!!!
Kevin was great help to us! Thank you a lot!
ES
Email Rose | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure and fun
My family and I booked a 3-day safari with a guide in Spanish with the company Karibu safaris in Kenya and we couldn't have been luckier with the guide they assigned us. Dennis is an expert guide who speaks incredible Spanish and is super fun, on top of that he is a real Maasai! which helps a lot to understand his culture. 100% recommended
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DE
Email Maja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cars completely uninhabited and in need of repair. Too many and long car breakdowns.
We were picked up from our accommodation, but in a very different place from our hotel, dropped off by zhe driver on the road. Despite our please to help us, he drove off on the grounds that he had to pick up people from the airport. This situation was NOT safe for us as women, especially as we had all our luggage with us.
The following has to be mentioned about the Tour: The trip with our jeep on the first two days was very pleasant, that the driver was very familiar with the road holding and conditions. His driving style was extremely professional. The problem is that we had a 45 minute breakdown after only a short time after the departure, because the radiator was defective. This took away precious time from our Masai Mara Tour.
We liked the accommodation in the ENCHORO WILDLIFE CAMP because of the very good and personal service very much. However, we are not sure if it really was this camp!
Day 3: Masai mara/L.Nakuru: We were assigned a new driver, another car, other people who had already established a friendship in the previous 2 days. It made you feel like an outsider. The bus was completely overcrowded. All the seats were occupied and far too much luggage was loaded. Sitting was possible only to a limited extent, even though we do not have long legs! The drinking water that was booked was distributed only after repeated demand, after many hours. 500 ml over that long period of time, after so many hours of waiting, just not correct. Why does the driver moult the drinking water like that?
Day 4: Day Lake Nakuru/Nairobi: On our way out of the Maasai area, our bus got stuck, so the passengers had to push the bus out of the mud, as the two buses were blocked. The entire day had to be spent with dirty clothes and smeared skin. It also happened that we had a broken axle on the way. During these, over three hours of repair, we stood by the road in sunnier heat. That time was missing from the Lake Tour.
In hindsight, it should be noted that the cars provided do not match the conditions for such trips. The cars are too old and too fragile. As travellers, this cost us a lot of time from our holiday.
Email Lucie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wouldn’t change a thing!
We booked onto the 3 day budget Nairobi - Masai Mara safari, and our guide was Sami. Everything was thought of, our accommodation was comfortable and the food was lovely. Sami was knowledgeable, patient and a pleasure to spend time with. He took our individual requests into account and maximised our time in the park to see as much as possible. I would 100% recommend booking with Karibu Safaris and Sami.
ES
Email LucÃa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Did not comply with the reservation
We had hired a guide in Spanish, they guaranteed it and the guide who accompanied us had only done a 6 month course so we had to communicate with him through the phone application, which made it impossible to give us explanations about the safari, sites, animations, etc.. The guide who spoke English did not give any indication or explanation to other travelers who came with us. Horrible treatment of the guides.
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CA
Email RSD | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent planning and a memorable experience
Our guide Kevin was phenominal and went above and beyond in helping us seeing big 5 and ugly 5. Not only this, his punctuality and planning skills are remarkable.
On a side note, just by making a phone call, he knows where a Cheetah is relaxing, pride of lion is sleeping and a leopard is hiding :)
Would highly recommend to have Kevin as a guide!
RS
Email Nadja | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient, dedicated and most competent staff, with a first class driver
Excellent communication with the tour operator, who replied to all our questions quickly, even during weekends and evenings. We did a three days Masai Mara safari and saw all the big five, even a rhino, because our driver Edward communicated efficiently with other drivers and rangers and was able to locate all animals. Although most of the roads were muddy and under water, unlike many other 4x4 vehicles, we never got stuck in the mud or got in any trouble. Edward is a first class driver, we felt safe all the time. He was also attentive to all our needs with discretion and good will. Best value for money. We will use the services of this operator again