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:
- $1,388 to $4,858 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!
SI
Email Melanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with loads of wildlife
Experience was very nice value for the money. Especially I would like to thank driver Chris (they do not call him Safari Doctor for nothing) as we were able to spot a load of wildlife.
Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenyan hospitality
The good
Our guide Robert was very kind and wanted us to have a good time. We saw all of the big 5 except leopards but saw LOTS of other animals and got some amazing pictures. Robert seemed a great tracker always listening to the radio to find out where to find the best animals. For some reason we got given a Jeep when we were expecting a mini van which was much better for Masai Mara. Communication with the company was good. All plans were executed smoothly. They even helped us to book train tickets for our onward journey as we didn't have an Mpesa account. All the camps and meals were very clean and we'll located. Meals were buffet style and very nice and plentiful.
On the last part of our safari we had a new guide Kevin who was also very nice and organized.
The bad
Even though it says a maximum of 6 guests in the vehicle we had 8 guests + the guide. This meant that there wasn't enough room for everyone + their luggage so we ended up leaving over an hour late because the guide was trying to shove it all in, and we ended up boxed in with luggage in the aisle of the vehicle. When we asked the guide about the 6 maximum rule he said "But this is good for me." We then got pulled over by the police on the way to masai mara because our TLB (tax) was out of date which delayed us for another couple of hours. To be fair to Robert he was very apologetic and dealt with the situation as best he could and made up the time on the safari the next day so we didn't really miss out, it was just frustrating.
Overall
I would recommend booking Karibu for a safari, but I'd check the itinerary on their own website before you do, as it doesn't seem to match what is written on 3rd party websites.
AE
Email Tom & Emily | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Elephant Man
We did a 2 day safari with Kevin in Amboseli National Park. Kevin was an excellent driver and guide. A little shy at first but this soon wears off and you get to know Kevin really well. He made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He knew exactly where the elephants in the park were and what time they and where they would cross. Made for a magical experience watching herd after herd of elephants crossing. Would highly recommend Kevin as a guide.
SK
Email Michaela and Martin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice 5 days and 4 nights with Karibu Safaris in Kenya
Tour operator Karibu Safaris is very reliable, punctual and communicative. He offered us a very favorable price for a trip of 5 days and 4 nights for 2 people. We had two guides, in Massai Mara one and Nakuru, Naivasha and Hells gate the other. Both guides were very communicative, punctual, great drivers and tried to do their best for us, even beyond the schedule, for which we are both very grateful and would definitely recommend them to other tourists.
IT
Email Alessia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience!
My friends and I spent 3 days and 2 nights at the Masai Mara. Our experience with our guide Collins was truly excellent! We saw lots of animals and had a good time. Highly recommended!
NL
Email Pepijn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip was perfectly organised.
We had a great time climbing the Mount Kenya with our guide Kelvin. Besides that we had a great chef with us on the whole trip.
CZ
Email Jakub | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience when climbing Mt. Kenya
Everything was flawless! They picked me up at a hotel, took to the office and then we headed to Mount Kenya NP. We went Sirimon route both directions. Kelvin was a great guide, helped me with everything I needed, chief Martin cooked delicious meals and we made it to the peak to see the sunrise at Point Lenana. I can not but recommend these guys, 10 out of 10.
IT
Email Ilaria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Medium
we did a 6 day private safari from Nairobi to Mombasa (Masai Mara-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli-Tsavo). The safari was amazing and very beautiful. However I want to point out that we slept every night in a different place than those indicated on the agency's website (without having been notifed before) and the guide we had was only a driver, because he didn't explain anything to us during the safari, he only showed us where the animals were.
AE
Email Ajay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced guide who knows what’s’ best for the tourist with him
Plan for Kenya was by my friends who I accompanied and should say the tour from Airport to Train Station is the best experience we had.
Every day planning, hotel/ campsite stays, game rides for animal viewing, masai village tour, cycling , boat rides - everything was more than we expected.
Tour guide had good knowledge of all wild animals in Masai Mara Reserve & Amboselli National park and he never denied our request for more animal viewing or getting closer to animal herds for good pictures & closer viewing.
It’s a lifetime experience that I wouldn’t forget and I hope everyone opting Karibu Safaris also will have the same satisfaction.