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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Dianella | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
I had high expectations for this 6 days Wakanda Zoo Safari due to the other reviews...I must say I agree with the enthusiastic ones! Benjamin, our guide, was so competent, experienced, calm and passionate about it! He made his every day mission to spot as many animals as possible and he did it! We saw the big 5
(the leopard too, yes!!!), the Great Migration and we enjoyed such abundant wild life that I feel like I've had the time of my life. I also did the Hot Air Balloon Ride in Ndutu. It was highly professional and safely done! We also had the chance, thanks to Benjamin kindness and availability, to live firsthand Tanzanian real life experiences ( we visited a school, a Masai Village, a local market with an intriguing goat barbecue and much more!!!). I would recommend everybody Wakanda and, of course, the guide and the company of Benjamin Madre Mia!!!
Email Liz & Leon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Don’t hesitate, book with Wakanda!
We booked our safari through Wakanda after a lot of extensive research and it was the best thing we could have done!!! If you are thinking about booking Wakanda, don’t hesitate, just book! Wakanda are an amazing, reputable, fully licensed company and will go out of their way to give you the best experience.
You will also be supporting a local Tanzanian run company in Arusha with incredibly dedicated staff.
Wakanda were absolutely amazing from the word go! They couldn’t do enough for us. We dealt with Ushma at the booking office and she helped us create our incredible itinerary and was on hand to answer our many questions! Nothing was too much trouble, she was so helpful and friendly!
Our safari was out of this world - we honestly had one of the best experiences of our lives and saw an incredible amount of wildlife! Our guide Andrew was an absolute legend! He was so experienced, knowledgable and taught us so much about the parks, the wildlife and the Tanzanian and Maasai culture. He shared so many stories with us and we really felt like we gained a true friend. He is such a kind, caring man and nothing was too much trouble. He really went out of his way to make sure we had incredible animal sightings and experiences and wanted to give us the best experience possible! His eyesight was incredible as he would spot things so far away, things we would never have seen otherwise. Andrew worked tirelessly on our trip to make sure we saw the big 5, which we did! We felt incredible safe with Andrew whilst travelling through Tanzania, a country we had not visited before and we were fell in love with the country. It truly is a special place.
The trucks are awesome and kitted out with everything you need with plenty of drinks etc. Communication was absolutely fantastic. The lunch is amazing, they are one of the only companies to offer full hot meals everyday and you eat like a king!!!
If you are looking for a safari company, do book Wakanda. We highly recommend them and do ask if at all possible to have Andrew as your guide. You will have an incredible time and a trip of a lifetime. What’s more, you’ll be supporting a local company run by truly dedicated staff.
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Email VD | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari experience in Tanzania together with Serengeti Wakanda Tours
We just finished our 12 days safari trip with Serengeti Wakanda and we didn’t hesitate for a moment to think this was the best decision.
Starting with planning, Aishwarya was very helpful and responsive. Took into account all our requests and updated the itinerary several times. She replied back very quickly and was made available for the calls on the last details. Our specific needs, including diet related (lactose free and no onions) were perfectly taken care of and at every accommodation we’ve been to, they all knew in advance about it. Maybe to mention that we as a couple wanted to have the safari car/trip for ourselves instead of a group package. Which we later noticed the biggest majority of the safari cars were with couples only.
With our own research and the tips from Aishwarya, the final itinerary ended up being perfect to our taste. The rest was up to the guide, who was purely amazing. Bashir went above and beyond to get us to the best spots and have unique experiences every day. I’d like to start by pointing to the fact that he is very experienced and has a lot of knowledge of wildlife, both animals and birds, with a degree in it, a tone of experience and mostly appreciated, the love and passion for wildlife. We were amazed at how much he knows about both animals and birds, and the details he outlined.
In the end we ended up having unique experiences with the animals we liked the most and many more that came unexpected. Although not the goal of our trip, we saw the big 5 and so much more. So many unique encounters with elephants, giraffes, eating lions and leopards, wildebeest giving birth, encountered in total way more than a hundred lions, multiple close encounters with leopards and cheetahs, six rhinos in Ngorongoro crater, other cool animals and can’t even count the diversity of birds, etc. In places where there were dozens of cars, we still ended up having the best places with the coolest view. He anticipated the events and the actions of animals and was one of the first to be in the right spot. If you are lucky to have Bashir as guide, you won’t regret.
Maybe unrelated to the safari, but we appreciated a lot that he is very kind and helped others whenever in need. He always checked with other guides on the road who had issues (either a blown tire or stuck in the mud) and helped on numerous occasions.
Food was amazing. We didn’t have the lunch boxes as the majority of other tour operators in the places we stopped for lunch. We instead had the full menu with hot meals. In addition, the guide noticed we loved papayas and he took that as a note and made sure we had papaya at every other meal we had.
Another thing we appreciated a lot is that Bashir made us aware of all sorts of things we would not have known without a good guide. One example is the exit gate at Ngorongoro crater, where he made sure to close the roof in advance, as the baboons at that specific location are known to jump inside the car and steal things. Well, that was it, when we got there, right in front of us, another safari car just arrived with the open roof and we were shocked how fast the two baboons climbed on top of the car, jumped inside through the open roof, and stole a lunch box and something else. Of course there were screams and deep shock in the eyes of the tourists who rushed outside the car. We are glad our guide made sure to know all these things in advance and tell us what to look for and how to safeguard ourselves.
Also to mention that the car was in good order. After every day of safari we noticed the guide made sure to bring the car in order and clean it for the next day. The car didn’t have AC (which I think is extremely rare) but trust me, this is not needed or practical in a safari trip. Having open roof the most of the time to be able to enjoy animals and the view, you have to get used to the dust. That’s applicable to any kind of cars in there.
During the trip, we wondered if it would be possible to have some small adjustments to the itinerary. Our guide made sure to rearrange the itinerary so that we would have time to visit some other places we asked about.
All in all, we highly recommend both the Serengeti Wakanda tour company and our beloved guide, Bashir, to whom we are very thankful for a memorable experience in Tanzania.
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Email Geflapteappel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with very good and friendly guide and an excellent private chef
We booked our safari with Wakanda after reading the great reviews and we were not disappointed. Our guide and driver Felix was very experienced and was amazing at spotting animals. We saw the big 5 and many more animals thanks to his skills. He was also a very safe and secure driver and was very informative, answering all our questions skilfully and professionally. He was considerate of our needs and wants and is the best guide we've ever had on a trip. The biggest surprise of this safari however was the food: the "master chef" as we came to call him, Abdullah, was absolutely amazing: he prepared restaurant level meals three times a day for us, with the best fresh baked bread we ever tasted, with amazing sauces and with dessert each time, somehow doing this all in small field kitchens where I could not even manage to fry an egg. We were totally blown away by the quality and amount of food on this "budget" safari. Most other groups had small packed lunchboxes where we were getting full three course meals. Sleeping in the tent among the animals was also quite an experience! The tents are large enough to stand up in and the sleeping mats are more than comfortable enough. Communication with the head office was also very clear, by email and WhatsApp. All around this was definitely an amazing experience that surpassed our expectations and we would wholeheartedly recommend going with Wakanda for your safari, you will not be disappointed. The price was also very much competitive. Wakanda forever!
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Email Ellis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent company
Me and my husband went on the 8 day budget safari to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi safari. From our first contact we knew we were in good hands. They always responded very quick and provided clear and good information beforehand. The safari itself went beyond our expectations. Especially because of our guide and cook. Felix was a friendly and professional guide that was very knowledgeable about the animals and always provided good information and advice. We were also really happy with our cook Abdullah that went along to cook for us. Every meal was a surprise and celebration. He cooked so many delicious things and soon we were always looking forward to our meals to see what he made. Abdullah kept surprising us with his cooking skills. It was the best food I ever had on any tour. All in all, Wakanda is a very good and professional tour operator. What sets them apart is the amazing food and attention to detail. Abdullah always made fresh bread and lots of fresh vegetables. So we had a varied diet with lots of choice. We always felt taken care of and they made every effort to give us a good safari experience. We saw so many animals, including the big five. If i were to go again, I would choose Wakanda again. With a special request for Felix and Abdullah. I am hoping Abdullah will write his own cookbook.
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Email Valeria & Felix | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10 safari experience with Serengeti Wakanda
We went on a 5-day safari with Serengeti Wakanda to Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater.
We had a phenomenal experience with Benjamin as our guide and Dullah as our chef. We felt like a little family because the two were so welcoming and kind. We could talk about everything and all our questions were answered. Benjamin was the best driver, storyteller and guide. He also has a passion for photography and so he drove us to the best spots to take amazing pictures of all the animals. Dullah provided us with delicious food and always made sure that we had a big variety of dishes to choose from.
The campsites were in a very good location and the tents were very comfortable to sleep in. Overall we had an incredible experience and would strongly recommend a safari tour with Serengeti Wakanda and especially with Benjamin and Dullah. It was the experience of a lifetime - 10/10!
Asante sana!
CA
Email Fathima | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour company - Andrew was 🤩
Great company who coordinates an itinerary specific to your needs and the time of year you’re there. Our guide Andrew was amazing - he’s very experienced and keen to please - we saw 10 lions per day and saw all of the big 5! He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and funny! He also troubleshot issues as they arose and advocated for us to ensure we had the best experience on safari and with our lodging. Amazing experience overall! Delicious food!
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Email ashna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
absolutely fantastic attentive efficient and super helpful and experienced
We did an amazingly well curated safari that took us first from Materuni where we did a short but lovely hike to a beautiful waterfall followed by a visit to a coffee plantation and authentic local lunch with delicious food. This was a nice start before gng to the parks
Visited Tarangire first then Ndutu and then Southern Serengeti and then Ngorongoro conservation area and finally the coolest spot which is the Ngorongoro crater.
From the very beginning of planning the trip at this particular time etc. Serengeti wakanda were very attentive and helpful and advised us extremely well on what places to visit and routes and accommodation.
We saw awesome things every single day and had honestly the best experience ever mostly because of our AMAZING guide Andrew.
From the beginning Andrew was wonderful. Friendly very attentive welcoming and very funny. He took amazing care of us wherever we went, making sure we were comfortable and made each game drive so fun and worked really hard to make sure we spotted as many animals as possible. Your guide makes ur trip and our trip would not have been half as good if not for him. He's smart very capable and has loads of experience having done this for almost 10 years and dad being a ranger for 25 years he's grown up with so much experience .
Highly recommend Serengeti Wakanda and more than that Andrew as the guide. I can't recommend him more highly. If we could do a safari again it would only be with him as our guide. He is really the best. Thank you S. Wakanda and thank you Andrew! :)
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Email Paola | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
We can't express enough how much we recommend Serengeti Wakanda for an unforgettable Safari experience. Seriously, they blew us away! From the moment we made our first inquiry, Bartho was incredibly helpful and accommodating, ensuring that every aspect of our adventure was tailored to perfection.
Bartho's expertise and attention to detail made the planning process seamless, answering professionally to all of our questions, reason why we chose Serengeti Wakanda with no hesitation.
On our arrival in Arusha we have met Ben, from Serengeti Wakanda team who explained us all the details about the Safari. Thanks to Ben's efforts, we were able to start our journey with confidence and excitement, knowing that we were in capable hands.
Finally the Safari tour starts! Let’s talk about the game driver, Eduard, we have been incredibly fortunate to have had him as our guide during our adventure.
From the moment we set out on our journey, it was evident that we were in the presence of someone truly special.
From the get-go, he greeted us with enthusiasm, setting the tone for an unforgettable journey filled with laughter!
We can't even begin to express how incredible he was! Not only he helped us spot the Big Five in just one morning, can you believe it?! But he also made sure we felt always safe throughout the entire adventure.
Our safari game driver wasn't just a guide; he was a ray of sunshine on our adventure! His friendliness made every moment of the safari an absolute blast.
With each sighting, he shared fascinating explanations that brought the wilderness to life.
These were days we will never forget, the magic of the safari will stay in our hearts forever together with all the people we have met during the journey and if we will be lucky enough to plan another Safari trip we will definitely choose them again.
Huge thanks to Serengeti Wakanda for making our dream come true!
If you're looking for an incredible Safari experience, look no further than Wakanda Serengeti, trust us you won’t regret it!
Wakanda Forever 🦁
Asante sana,
Paola & Enzo
Email Ollie X | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
We embarked on a 7 day safari tour with Serengeti Wakanda and our guide Bashir. The experience had been nothing short of amazing.
From the start, the communication and booking process with Aishwarya had been very smooth. Not only her email response was quick, but she also provided valuable advice and recommendation to customise our itinerary.
We spent 1 day in Tarangire National Park, 2 days in Ndutu, 2 days in Serengeti National Park, and 1 day in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area.
All the game drives were packed with actions, and this would not be possible without our guide Bashir. He had immense passion for the wildlife and a great sense of humour. He was very knowledgeable about everything we saw, and had unreal skill of spotting animals, large or small. He was very experienced at positioning the jeep so we would have the best angles to take photos but not so close that would disturb the animals. In the end, we succeeded at seeing all the Big 5 and many many more. We could not have asked for a better person to go on a 7 day trip with.
For accommodation, we stayed at Farm of Dreams Lodge, Camp Zebra, Into Wild Africa Luxury Tented Camp, and Ngorongoro Merera Mountain View Lodge. All the staff members were very welcoming and helpful. Special mention for Into Wild Africa - overall best accommodation of the trip.
Going on a safari tour would be an once in a lifetime adventure for most people, and we cannot recommend highly enough for Serengeti Wakanda and our guide Bashir.