Serengeti Wakanda Team
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
- Offices In:
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France
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Judith | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing agency, could not have been better
We found Wakanda Tours & Safaris on tripadvisor where they were recommended because of their tent safaris. We contacted them directly and Bartho the owner tailored our private tour (Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) and adapted it to our travel itinary. We selected a 5 days Safari tour, but instead of a camping Safari we chose a loge and tented lodge safari. We decided to book with Wakanda because we liked their offer and what was included, we also liked that Bartho answered all our questions quickly and we wanted to book with a local agency. We never regretted our choice. The Safari was amazing and such an unforgettable time. We got great service upon arrival until we left for Sansibar. We were picked up at the airport and spent our first night in Arusha in a nice hotel. In the afternoon we visited Arusha. The next day we were picked up by our guide Elia . Elia is a very nice and funny guy. He is extremly knowledgable about animals and the nature. He was extremly attentive and tried to fulfill all our wishes. We saw everything we could wish for. Also we learned a lot about the people in Tanzania and the culture. Elia is also a very good driver, which helped us a lot when the street at the Ngorongoro carter was nearly blocked, muddy and slippery.
Wakanda encourages the logdges to cook fresh food for the lunch. We took them out in pots which Elia brought with him from Arusha. The food was always very good and due to the pots we did not have any waste.
We had unforgettable days with Elia.
In general, we were impressed about the very good service we experienced in every lodge and the good food. Also the cleanliness about of bathrooms in Tanzania in general.
At the end of the Safari Bartho took the time to meet us and ask us about our Safari experience.
Our experience could not have been better. One day we will go back to Tanzania and we will defenitely book again with Wakanda Tours & Safaris.
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Email Andra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect what they do
As they are smaller company, all is much more personal. I got quick answers to all my questions and double checking, they helped booking the flights etc. Our guide and driver Chedi was excellent in finding animals and telling enough and not too much info, so that even our children did not get board from 5 day safari. Our cook Sule made excellent food that even our teenagers ate.
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Email Andrej | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
Bartho was amazing - he answered every question and took care of absoutely everything! Our guide was knowledgable and patient, overall it was a great experience, and the price was good as well. Wakanda forever!
Email Natalie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, organised and fun!
We had a great Safari with Wakanda, we booked the 5 day budget tour to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we saw more animals than we possibly hoped for or expected, including three rhino! And the landscapes were so beautiful. We are so happy with our experience.
The organisation by the manager Bartho was so great, he personally responded via WhatsApp quickly and friendly and made booking the safari so easy! We felt like we were in great hands. He also came to personally meet us when we arrived in Arusha to brief us.
All the accommodation was clean and comfortable during our safari with very friendly staff. We had three days in budget lodges and one day camping.
The Safari vehicle was spacious, well maintained and comfortable which was important for long rides.
The food from our cook Solomon was excellent. We ate so well and enjoyed all of our meals. They were really delicious and Solomon was very friendly and happy every day! We enjoyed talking with him a lot.
Our guide Moses is a very friendly and sweet guy. He was so great at spotting animals and getting us to the best spots to watch and take pictures which was great! he also stopped anytime we asked and stayed later if we saw something interesting. He respected the park rules at all times which we really liked as we saw some other guides driving off road/ speeding and disturbing the animals but he was very respectful. He answered all of our questions about the animals when we asked. He maybe could have provided a little more information about the animals and landscapes along the way but we saw so many great things that we didn’t mind.
We would recommend Wakanda for a Tanzanian safari!
Thank you!
Email Charlotte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The next week ever!
The most amazing safari tour to go on! I did the 6 day budget safari and it was far better than I had ever imagined. We had Andrew as our guide and you could tell he loved his job and was passionate about the animals. He went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing week and answered all the questions we had. The food was amazing and you definitely won’t be hungry during this safari. Best week of my life and I felt like I was part of a real family on this trip. Thanks guys! You are awesome!
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Email Victor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience.
In 6 days, we saw most of the parks near Arusha. The landscapes are magnificent, especially the Serengeti. We even had the chance to see the Big 5 even though it was starting to be out of season.
Special mention to the staff who made this excursion unforgettable. Andrew our guide was absolutely brilliant. He is funny, he speaks French and he is hot to answer all questions. Don't hesitate to ask for it, it's worth it. Dullah the cook has made magic with next to nothing, and Bartho manages the whole organization with efficiency, good humor and kindness.
I left alone, I came back with lots of friends and lots of photos.
Frankly, I was freaked out to book such a long and cheap tour, but I have to believe that camping is the genius idea for backpackers who don't want to break the bank.
In short, go for it!
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Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
outstanding and great experience
We did the 5 day safari with one day Tarangire, 3 days Serengeti and one day Ngorongoro. I have to say that even 5 stars are not enough here. For this price you can't get a better safari experience. We did the tour with Felix as our guide and he always found the perfect spots to observe the animals, always provided us with very good information about the animals and was always very helpful. And last but not least, we saw the Big 5, thanks to Felix. Really a very good guide.
And the food was provided by Dullah, who is an excellent cook. The food was first class and simply outstanding what delicious food he always prepared for us. Always fresh and delicious.
We always stayed in tents with mattresses and sleeping bags, everything was provided for us and was very clean and fresh.
Can only recommend Wakanda Safari, really excellent service
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Email joel ryane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
funny, charismatic and very knowledgable
these guys are amazing far exceeded my expectations i would highly recommend using them if your considering a safari, there isnt enough i could say about how happy i am about the service they provided.
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Email Amande | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All went well with the booking and the logistics. No comments, we recommend.
I warmly recommend Praise as your safari guide, he was super motivated, knew the good spots and moments to see the animals, very knowledgeable and helpful in everything! He also a very nice guy in general, we had a lot a very interesting talk about every kind of things :)
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Email Iñaki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing! Unforgettable!
In this comment, I will first give my point of view about what I have experienced and then I will tell my experience in a little detail in case it can be useful to others.
First of all, I would like to thank Wakanda for the experience it has offered us at such a competitive price, without a doubt it is highly recommended to book the tour with them. Of course, I'm sure other companies are also very good but they differ in 3 main things:
1. The price: I did a good study before hiring and it is undoubtedly the most competitive for what they offer. My doubt was if the price was going to affect the quality of the safari, but none of that, it has been incredible.
2. The food: all of them, absolutely every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, our chef (Dula, who cooks super tasty) prepared something fresh and elaborate. We watched other tours eat from lunch-box while we always had our dishes and stews (delicious and abundant, sometimes even too much! I think Dula wanted my weight to exceed 110kg before I left).
3. The desire: probably the most important thing and something that makes the difference, in our case it was Andrew, our guide. The son of a Masai father who converted to Tanzanian society as a Ranger of the Serengeti, Andrew grew up there, Serengeti is his home and it shows. The illusion that he has for the animals and for teaching us everything that wild nature offers in that paradise makes the difference. He is able to see a Leopard on a branch 300 meters away, when we can hardly see that there is a tree. Without a doubt, Andrew was the key to our trip, surely with another guide it would have been great, but with him it has been something unforgettable and unbeatable.
Regarding the hiring part, we spoke with Bartho, it was all very simple, we communicated first by email and then by WhatsApp and he always responded quickly and attended to our requests to see if they were feasible. A 10% initial deposit is required to be paid by card (there is a card fee of 4% or so charged by the bank), so don't be surprised if you are asked.
Recommendations:
1. Bring gel, shampoo, etc. There are no bathroom accessories in the lodges.
2. Start the safari rested, it is very tiring and, for example, landing at dawn from a long trip and starting the safari that same day will make it less enjoyable. Every day you have to get up very early, there are many hours in the car and there is a lot to see, so there is no time to close your eyes in the car.
3. Carrying just the right amount of luggage, the bigger the worse, since constantly changing your base, unpacking and packing a large bag every day is a pain. In addition, depending on the number of people going (maximum 6) a large piece of luggage may not fit in the trunk, although they give you a small backpack so you can put the essentials and leave the suitcase stored if necessary.
4. Clear clothes! It is nature and there will be insects, they are attracted to dark clothing (mainly black and blue) and also light clothing is less conspicuous for animals in general, so it will make you go unnoticed when entering it. habitat.
My experience:
My partner and I did a 6-day tour:
Taranguire-Serengeti-Serengeti-Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Manyara
In my opinion, all places have something, although Serengeti is undoubtedly the wildest. Ngorongoro is amazing too, it's a paradise for animals, it reminded me of the cartoon movie "In Search of the Enchanted Valley" (The land before time) if that place existed it would be this one.
We slept in a budget lodge every day except in Ngornongoro, which was camping. At least 1 day of camping I recommend, since the animals roam freely at night and you hear absolutely everything around you, in our case we had Hyenas, Elephants and Buffaloes next to the tent (we listened to these until we breathed how close they were). The tents are spacious and comfortable, they provide a mattress, sleeping bag, etc. and you sleep well (you have to bring your own towel).
The bad part of the camping was that in our case we had a bit of bad luck and the local guides were doing some courses, so there were a lot of people and the toilets were quite disgusting, normally they keep one for tourists, but this time they didn't. However, I think that the experience of camping for at least 1 night is worth it.
Regarding the lodges, in general quite good, maybe a little more water pressure in the showers would have been good. Correct beds, correct bathrooms and generally clean. They are budget, so we cannot expect luxuries either because they are not being paid for. None had a/c, although there were fans.
If you want something a little more comfortable and luxurious, Bartho can organize it, although this will obviously affect the price. Accommodations are quite expensive (mainly in Serengeti).
It is forbidden to move out of the sleeping places before 6am and you have to return to them before 6pm, those 12h in between are the ones to move and do the game drive (safari). Therefore, the time to wake up is usually around 5:30, so as not to miss the animal activity that can be found first thing in the morning, which is usually the best.
There are private and group safari options.
We joined a group safari (since it was much cheaper and we also like to meet new people), we were 6 people and there was a very good relationship, the organization was very simple and everything went smoothly.
In short, a unique experience that I recommend to everyone. Wakanda does not disappoint and is unbeatable quality / price. I hope to be able to return with them one day, a part of me has remained engraved in Serengeti.
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