Karibu Kenya safari versus Hakuna Matata safari

On our safari tours to Kenya, we offer 2 standard tours, each of which can be combined with a beach holiday in Zanzibar or Mombasa: Karibu Kenya Safari and Hakuna Matata Safari.

What’s the difference between the two tours?

And why should you choose one over the other?

In this blog post, we’ll compare the two safari tours and hopefully help shed some light on which tour is the right one for you.

A brief summary of the differences and similarities

Karibu and Hakuna share many similarities, yet there are some essential differences that can be a deciding factor in your choice.

Read a brief summary below.

Why should you choose the Karibu Kenya safari?

Karibu Kenya is our classic Kenya tour on which you get to experience the country’s real highlights. From Amboseli’s elephants, the tour continues to hippos in Lake Naivasha, before rounding off in the world-famous Masai Mara, where, among other things, you may get to experience the Big Five, the great migration and much, much more.

3 reasons to choose Karibu over Hakuna

1. You won’t have to drive as far, as Amboseli is closer to the remaining highlights than Samburu.
2. You’ll enjoy a more price-friendly tour
3. You might not have been on safari before and have fewer days at your disposal

Why should you choose the Hakuna Matata safari?

On Hakuna Matata, you gain a deeper insight into Kenya. You’ll enjoy the same highlights as on Karibu (with the exception of Amboseli National Park), but have more time to explore them. You’ll also visit Samburu National Reserve, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and its special wildlife, including “the special five”, consisting of the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, the Gerenuk antelope, the Oryx and the Somali ostrich.

3 reasons to choose Hakuna over Karibu

1. You’ll experience Samburu’s stunning landscapes and unique wildlife (and may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Mount Kenya on the drive to Samburu)
2. You’ll enjoy several days in the Masai Mara, which is the highlight of any Kenya tour
3. You’ve been on safari before and this one gives you both more safari and more varied safari

Still not sure?

Are you still in doubt about whether to choose Karibu or Hakuna? Then contact our travel specialists. They’re on hand to advise you on the right tour for you.

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