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 Ricardo Silva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari with Serengeti wakanda tours
A few months before the safari I started emailing Bartho and he never got tired of answering my many questions. He's an amazing guy who works to fulfill the customers experience. He even gave us the flexibility of adding more days to the safari which we did.
About the safari itself we had a truly magical experience. Ernest was one of the best tour guides we ever had. He was always willing to go the extra mile for us to see special animals in special locations and always asked us if we were ok with something. Dula was an amazing tour chef. We were expecting some sandwiches and some simple food but chef Dula put the bar very high in terms of quality. We had every day a 3 course menu for each meal and what amazing meals those were. Specially Dula's bread. Best bread we ever had. And all great local dishes and freshest ingredients.
Although we didn't get to see the big 5 we saw some very special scenes, leopard, and even a live cheetah hunting scene thanks to Ernest skill as a guide.
Even with a flat tire, Ernest and Dula kept it cool and managed the situation well.
In one of the last days Ernest asked us if we wanted to change our stop in Lake Natron and all because the lake wouldn't be as cool as we pictured, and to be honest I think it was a great call by Ernest because we managed to sleep an extra night in a lodge (which was very much needed) and we didn't get disappointed.
In the end of the Safari, Bartho made sure to meet me to get my feedback and the ins and outs of our safari.
This safari is so very well organized.
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Email Alex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 6-day Safari in Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro!
Everything was perfect about my experience with this company:
- Timely and on point communication: Batho provided all necessary details, was always available on WhatsApp, helped with the shuttle and accommodation.
- Safari itself: Malisa (our guide and driver) has 12 years of experience and knows every corner of parks in Tanzania, is super fun and upbeat, knowledgeable and reliable. We saw a great diversity of birds and animals, including the Big 5. Malisa took time to stay with the animals and observe them, so that we not only see them but could witness a little chapter from their lives. If you stay in one place for a while, you start noticing how animals interact. It's like a wildlife theater: if you just take a picture and go you'll miss out on the often captivating plot. We also had a couple of early game drives (leaving before 6AM), which are the best, as you get to see animals active before the midday heat kicks in and draws them to a shade.
- Food and drinks: Safari crew made sure we always had 3 meals per day, always well prepared. There also always was plenty of water, beer, and wine - so we were not short on liquids either.
- Cost: I think Safari was perfectly priced, it is an excellent value for money, many times cheaper than the private safari.
- Accommodation: No concerns here either. We spent 3 nights in strong spacious tents and 2 nights in a lodge. Tents are amazing, as you stay literally in the middle of the park, with wildlife sounds surrounding you at night. It's a very cool experience.
- There were also binoculars provided.
I also emailed around 20 other companies before committing to Wakanda, so can confidently say that Wakanda compares very favourably to other offerings which are available. No regrets and strongest recommendations!
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Email Ihor Bondarenko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wakanda the best
We had 7 days safari at northern circuit. Barto from wakanda did meet us in Arusha airport.
At safari 5 days we were with guide Mudi, 1 day with David Simba. In last day we had tour to Materuni waterfall and hot springs with guide Andrew. All guides are very professional. They know all animals and plants even some scientific names. Also there was very good chef Richard who cooked very tasty food all the time
Thank you very much guys, we will never forget this trip
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Email Claire glendon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super guide and delicious food
I felt it was 5 star trip. Elia our guide was first class, so engaging, incredibly professional and enthusiastic. Sukkah the chef was amazing, and all the meals were much higher standard than expected. The camping facilities were first class. No complaints
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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:
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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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Email Alejandra Escobar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour agency
I was recommended this agency through some people I met in Zanzibar. I set up my tour with Bartho and he helped me organizing the tour to get the best experience for 2 days. I did the Tarangire national park as well as Ngorongoro. Andrew was the guide in Ngorongoro and the best guide ever, he takes the time to look for the animals and I don't know how he can spot the animals from miles away, it's extraordinary just to be in the presence and see his talent. They also have a great cook who goes on the tours with you and the meals are delicious. Overall I really loved my experience and I wish I would had extended it to 5 days instead of 2.
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Email Hanneke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great value for money!
Every step of the way was wonderful with Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris: from reaching out for the first time to make reservations, discuss options, adjusting the program to our wishes, reliable pick-up transfers, lodging, the tents, bedding, safari vehicle, managing expectations, everything! But most of all when you are in Tanzania, your experience is mostly influenced by the people you meet: so wonderful! Special shoutout to our truly great tourguide and ranger ANDREW together with chef Dula: you made our trip the best. THANKS!!
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Email Andris LV | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best team forever!
We were more than lucky with Wakanda team. Everything was just perfect. All the family was more than excited. Food was awesome. Guides were very experienced, friendly and helpful.
We saw more than lot more than Big5. This was a journey to remember forever.
Before we met Wakanda team actually we didn't believe all the coments and review, but they fullfiled all our wishes and needs.
Our family with three children (18, 16, 11) is very thankful for such an experience!
Recomendation - You can trust them, and follow their advices!
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Email Joshua | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari
I am a Volunteer in Zanzibar and decided to make a Safari on the mainland, it was the best decision i made and I had the absolute best time during my time in Tansania with Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris.
The entire team is very helpful and they are all trying to make the biggest effort to make your experience as special and perfect as it can get.
The owner of the company is Bartho and he is highly professional and helpful with what ever questions or concerns you might have.
He always tries to find the best Solutions to help you and also that you feel comfortable during your whole trip.
The safari itself was just amazing. We made the trip with Andrew and Dula, and both were the best ones you can imagine.
The safari jeep is very comfortable, we got provided with the BEST FOOD (all the other companies they had small lunch boxes and we had a large selection of fresh things), soft drinks, water, beer and wine. We got to see the all of the big 5 and many other incredible animals and nature multiple times.
In Addition, we were like a big family while our 5 days safari, made new friends and left with a light heart full of great memories that will last for a lifetime.
So if your trying to decide for one of the many tour operators in Arusha - I highly recommend choosing this one! You won’t regret! They are amazing
Wakanda 4EVER - Wakanda 4LIFE
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Email Sam & Caprice | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
OUTSTANDING
Easy 5-star review. 5-day budget safari tour with Wakanda! Felix (tour guide) was great. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Saw all of the big five and more. Felix knew the parks very well. We were all very happy with our experience! The food was incredible too. Freshly made and 3 meals a day. Credit to the cook - Suli. Everything was organized and was a very enjoyable experience for us all involved. Bartho, the company owner made sure everything was in place. Can't thank Serengeti Wakanda enough - unforgettable! Would highly recommend 100%. Will definitely be telling friends and family who visit Tanzania to go with Wakanda for the safari.