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Aisyiyah Destri   –  
Indonesia ID
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 30, 2025

Email Aisyiyah Destri  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

professional, humble and amazing safari tours provider
5/5

We had a 5-day safari tour in Tanzania with Serengeti Wakanda Tours on January 26-30, 2025. We had Eli Kano as our tour guide. Throughout those 5 days, every moment was precious, enjoyable, and amazing. We saw a variety of birds, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, zebras, buffalos, flamingos, and even the wildebeest migration right in front of our car. We truly had exciting game drives with Eli Kano in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Ndutu, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Personally, one unforgettable experience was having lunch in the wild, under a large acacia tree by the shores of Lake Masek, with the car’s hood serving as our table. It was a fun yet tense lunch because there were so many animals around us.

Our tour guide, Eli, is not just our guide but also our buddy and brother. We had so many conversations about everything, singing together and we learned a lot from him. My friend Cindy and I would get a little annoyed when he would ask us tricky questions or quizzes, but we’ll definitely miss those moments.

Thank you, Eli Kano, for all the great and amazing moments during our first visit to Africa, all the way from Jakarta, Indonesia. We are so happy to have had you as our guide.

Ah, throughout the trip, we never had to worry about food because Chef Dullah provided everything. His food is best and his presentations before meals were amazing. Thank you, Chef Dullah, you’re the best!

We also want to thank Grace Muhale for her patience in communicating with us and helping us prepare for the safari trip before and during our arrival in Africa.

Last but not least, Mr. Barto Fisso, the owner of Serengeti Wakanda Tours, who welcomed us, briefed us, and reassured us that the safari would be amazing on the night before our trip.
Thank you, Serengeti Wakanda. It was the best decision to go on safari with you. Wakanda Forever, Wakanda Milele ❤️

Ken C   –  
Canada CA
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 27, 2025

Email Ken C  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent service, well managed.
5/5

Unforgettable Family experience! This is the first time we go on a Safari and we did not know what to expect. From the moment our guide Bashir showed up with the Land Cruiser, to the moment we were dropped off on the last day of the Safari, we were in love with the entire experience. We were a little worried about how our 5 year old and 11 year old would handle the full days spent in the car. They had a blast. Riding in the big Land Cruiser, open top roof, side windows, their own seat with binoculars, and not to mention all the animals we saw!
Great Experience. Recommend it for any Family or couple wanting to experience a well managed Safari.
Food was always good during the tour, even out in the camping lodge!
Our Guide Bashir was great with managing our kids and following our pace, we miss him already.
The Wakanda staff coordinating our booking were also very helpful and communicated well. Thank you.

Elliott   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 18, 2025

Email Elliott  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Driver, Amazing Vacation
5/5

Cant say how thankful I am of Wakanda in organizing our Safari experience. We got a private driver and top notch service all week. The vehicle was in great condition, the selected locations we're dreamy and the driver was like a family member to us by the end of the trip. Whenever we wete late in the morning it was "no problem". If we wanted to go here or there or stay at one spot for an hour plus it was "no problem". The friendliness and easy going vibe was exactly what we were hoping for on vacation. Thank you Wakanda.

Shin   –  
South Korea KR
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 17, 2025

Email Shin  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

That is perfect.
5/5

I met the guides who are Benji & Dulla. They were a good team. Benji drives safely and explains everything which I wondered. Plus, Dulla cooks our cuisine for outdoor. It makes our trip perfect! I highly recommend this company and these guides.

Muhammad   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 16, 2025

Email Muhammad  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Incredibly knowledgeable, patient and fun!
5/5

We started our safari on the 9th of January, and visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu and the Ngorongoro Crater, finishing on the 16th of January.

Everything was exceptional, from start to finish - our guide, Bashir, couldn’t have been better and we cannot recommend him enough.

He knew every single thing you could possibly ask about the animals, their nature, the ecosystem and how everything is. We were lucky enough to see all of the big 5, and also saw a pride of lions hunt a zebra from start to finish, which was incredible.

All of this was due to the fact that Bashir was so knowledgeable about where all of the animals would be at each time of day and how best to approach the safari each day. He was incredibly patient, and made sure to find everything we were looking for and more.

His keenness to detail was amazing, managing to spot things we’d never have seen, and all of our accommodation was perfect. We stayed at the following places:

Forest Hill Lodge
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp
Intimate Camp Zebra

The food at both the places we stayed and that which was cooked by the chefs for us to eat at lunch was always amazing and had us fuelled for the day.

All the organisation was fantastic, and we would very highly recommend Ushma and Bashir to organise and conduct the safari!

Chiara M.   –  
Italy IT
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 14, 2025

Email Chiara M.  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

An unforgettable journey!
5/5

For our first trip to Tanzania, we chose Serengeti Wakanda, after reading the countless positive reviews and seeing the availability shown right from the start by our correspondent Beatrice.
Well, what can I say, this trip was incredible, made perfect and unforgettable by Edward, our wonderful guide. The latter speaks English very well, was always very helpful, cheerful, ready to laugh with us, to answer our countless questions with kindness and professionalism. He was able to make us live this experience in the best possible way, satisfying our every desire (He also took us to visit a Masai village, local markets and to a structure where they explained to us how typical Tanzanian stones are extracted and worked).
Not to be taken for granted, he is very good and expert at driving on particularly bumpy and muddy roads, he knows every map and timing by heart and during the safaris he always gave his all to let us see as many animals as possible up close… he even helped a driver stuck in the mud, because as he taught us what really matters is: Hakuna Matata!
Safaris in Tanzania are really worth it (it's not our first experience in Africa, but this one is worth gold!), as is traveling with Wakanda: beautiful facilities, spectacular food (they have omnivorous and also vegetarian and vegan options) prepared by the staff chefs (even for picnics), jeeps that are always clean and fully equipped with water, always fresh drinks, Wifi and sockets... what more could you ask for?
We carry Edward, Serengeti Wakanda and all of Tanzania in our hearts... so much so that we will return in August!
Ahsante sana Tanzania, Jambo Jambo!

(automatic translation from Italian)

Wenting   –  
China CN
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 10, 2025

Email Wenting  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

I feel at home and absolutely welcomed.
5/5

This is a local company which I suggest people to go with. They not only take care of you, but also know the history, culture, and environment. I and my family had a great time with experienced, knowledgeable, and responsible tour guide - Filix.

Communication is super easy, you just arrive here to see your tour guide, and he will arrange everything for you. You don’t need to worry about anything but enjoy!

The guide is knowledgeable and almost could answer all my questions. I learned animals and their habits. I meet local people and make a few friends. I also know a bit of the history, the society and local people’s life. This is what I come here for, the company fulfil it.

Julie   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 7, 2025

Email Julie  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A fantastic company that looked after every aspect of our tour from start to end.
5/5

We have just returned from a 4-day safari booked with Serengeti Wakanda and we really cannot rate them highly enough. From booking, they kept in touch and up-to-date with the travel plan, from collecting us from our hotel in Zanzibar through to our guide meeting us in Tanzania. The tour was faultless and the quality of the accommodation exceptional, especially the Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented camp. The camp itself was beautifully built and very sympathetic to the environment, predominantly powered by solar. But it was the fantastic staff that really made it such a fabulous stay. The camp provided our picnics for two days of our safari tours and it was very good food. Wakanda arranged a balloon safari for us, which is an incredible extra and a real bonus of the whole trip. But the aspect that made our tour so enjoyable was out fantastic guide, Landolin, who had such a depth of knowledge of the animals, and history of the region, we felt we were learning so much with every conversation. He clearly cared a great deal and had a great deal of pride for his work. Thank you to all the team - it was a fantastic trip with memories that we will treasure for a long time to come.

Lisa   –  
Germany DE
Visited: December 2024 Reviewed: Jan 4, 2025

Email Lisa  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Really nice but overpriced
4/5

It was an amazing experience and we were really lucky to see lots of animals.
Our tour guide and all the transports plus flights were perfectly organised.
Unfortunately we just had a limited amount of drinks on the tour (the driver drank a lot of them). They couldn’t get refilled at our night over stop? Even after asking nicely.
The first national park (Tarangire) was very crowded and the lunch spot was not in a natural area and too touristic (100 other jeeps; no lie).

The lodge (Ngorongoro) was beautiful! The pool, the rooms and the atmosphere. Unfortunately no drinks were included at all (we paid for a tour with drinks included).

The second day at the crater was a 10/10!! Highly recommended. Big 5, nice nature, more natural lunch sport (still many people around but not as crowded as on day one).

Reply from Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
Reply from Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
Posted on Jan 9, 2025

Dear Lisa-Maria,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted that you appreciated the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, enjoyed your lodge’s ambiance, and found our safari arrangements well-organized. It’s always our goal to ensure our guests have a memorable experience, and we’re glad many aspects of your trip were enjoyable.

We’d like to address your concerns regarding the drinks provided and clarify some misunderstandings.

For a 2-day safari for three guests, we typically allocate two beers per person per day and one to two bottles of wine per group per night. For your safari, we went above and beyond by including 18 beers and 3 bottles of wine, along with an ample supply of non-alcoholic beverages such as sodas and unlimited bottled water. This was more than enough to cover your trip. However, all the alcoholic drinks were consumed on the first day. When additional drinks were requested, our guide, Benja, explained that the stock packed for the safari had been finished.

Regarding the claim that Benja drank your drinks, we must emphasize that this is incorrect. Benja, like all our guides, adheres to a strict professional code of conduct that prohibits drinking alcohol on duty. We have the utmost trust in our team, and this behavior would be entirely inconsistent with our standards.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that, as stated in your itinerary, drinks at lodges are not included and must be purchased separately. We ensure that drinks are available during the safari drives as part of your package, and this was fulfilled as promised.

Finally, we understand your frustration with the crowded picnic spot at Tarangire. The Matete picnic site was particularly busy on December 26th (Boxing Day), which is a major holiday, drawing large numbers of both local and international visitors. While we strive to offer tranquil settings, the crowd levels during peak holidays are beyond our control.

We deeply value your feedback and will continue to improve our services to provide the best possible experience. Should you have further suggestions or wish to discuss your experience in more detail, we’d be happy to hear from you.

Thank you for choosing Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris. We hope to welcome you back for an even more unforgettable adventure in the future.

Warm regards,
Bartho Fissoo
Managing Director,
Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris.

BMS   –  
Bulgaria BG
Visited: December 2024 Reviewed: Jan 2, 2025

Email BMS  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Excellent tour organisation and service
5/5

Aishwarya and the team were nothing short of exceptional in planning and organising our safari experience, they suggested excellent additions to the trip based on the season so we had fantastic sightings and managed to see all the animals we were looking forward to seeing. Our guide Filix was very knowledgeable about the local species and their behaviours. He went above and beyond to make sure we made the most of our journey.

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