Sacred Wilderness team
Sacred Wilderness Expedition
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Giovanni & Livia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Responsive, always available but communication can be further improved
We really enjoyed the five days and warmly recommend Sacred Wilderness Expeditions (SWE). Lulu organised everything in detail, was really responsive to our messages, kind, and fast in problem-solving. Information was always provided at request.
Some possible areas of improvement may be: a clearer reference point/person to talk to during the safari - we have never met Lulu, or anyone from SWE, in person and we have had three different guides in five days, who did not necessarily know of SWE. We would have also liked a bit more adherence to the original plan, which changed a couple of times, or at least a bit more communication in advance on the guide and destination for the day (we often discovered the plan for the next day only the night before, or the very same morning - what guide/park to visit/travelling companions/drivers...).
However these are areas of only marginal possible improvement. We really enjoyed everything and had a great time.
Again, we very much recommend SWEs!
Note: SWEs is in charge of the overall organisation but they rely on partner companies for the safaris themselves (guides/lodges/drivers/...). At least for the shared safaris.
Giovanni and Livia
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Email Oscar & Suus | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company, good communication, excellent food and good guides
From the start, we have had very good communication with Lulu, answering all our questions. Our schedule got changed last minute, but regarding travel times that was even better. Throughout the safari, the food was excellently prepared by chef Victor and Ibrahim and sufficiently enough and healthy! We had some problems with the car, but that was solved as quickly as possible by the guides. William was a very nice guy, but a bit less assertive than Saidi regarding explanations about wildlife and local tribes and so on. The second half of the tour, we learned more about the surroundings from Saidi. But overall, both guides were very friendly, helpful and good. In term of value for money, we would recommend Sacred (and our tour guides) again!
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Email Egor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A reliable and attentive operator
First of all I want to thank my contact person at Sacred Wilderness Expedition, Lulu, who organized my 7-day safari according to my wishes, was always reliable, helpful and quick with her answers and supported me during my tour. There have been a couple of situations on the way when I was offered a change in the initial plan, to make my experience better, and I appreciated this pro-activity. Lulu, you are top! Generally, all my needs and wishes were met by the company: the payment procedure was transparent, the guides were knowledgeable and showed great skills in spotting animals and birds, the food on the way was good and hearty, the accommodations and camps were decent. So, Lulu and colleagues, thank you for a very good organization and all the experiences, it was a pleasure!
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience!
We had a very nice safari trip with sacred wilderness. We did the 7day trip. The shedule changed depending on other travelers, so you will meet a lot of new people. Our group stayed the same for the serengeti and the ngorongoro crater. Sometime it wasn't very clear for us were we would stay or what the shedule was, but there was always someone to pick us up and to drop us of at the right location. The safari itself was great. We saw the great migration and our guide was amazing! Great value for the money! We met Lulu at our last evening and asked us for some feedback so she could keep improving the organization. It was possible to pay by Wise.
Email Jade | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10 would recommend - all thanks to SWE, I had one of the best holidays ever!
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a 10-day adventure to Tanzania, and had one of the BEST holidays ever, all thanks to SWE!
Lulu was extremely prompt and helpful in all communications. I had purchased the flight tickets to Tanzania not knowing how I would like to spend the days in the country. With Lulu's help, I had a perfectly balanced and exciting itinerary that consisted of safari, nature and the beach.
Our safari guide Saidi is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife. He shared interesting facts and stories about the animals, and also went above and beyond to ensure that we had a great experience e.g. from making sure we are well fed, to collaborating and sharing information with other guides on animal sightings, and also being patient with the group and bringing us to various spots for animal watching. The sheer volume and diversity of animals we encountered in the various national parks was breathtaking - Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro each has their own special sights to offer.
The accommodations were top-notch, with friendly staff, delectable fresh food, with amenities needed to ensure we would be well-rested. We were extremely well fed and well taken care of throughout the safari tour.
After the 4D3N safari tour, we spent a day hiking to the Materuni waterfalls. The trail was muddy - so be sure to wear proper hiking shoes. The waterfall was amazing with incredible power that we were almost drenched despite being quite a distance away; it was rejuvenating.
We ended the trip with a short stay in Zanzibar - absolutely breathtaking clear blue water and white sand beach. It was my first time experiencing such low salinity ocean, where the sea breeze carries little salt to cause the "sticky hair & skin" feeling, really loved it! Lulu had also kindly gifted us free experiences, perhaps coincidentally or not, on my birthday. It was a really nice touch that made the trip even better than it already was.
I would certainly recommend SWE to anyone looking to embark on a holiday of a lifetime to Tanzania :)
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Email Charlotte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had such a good time!
We booked a 5 Day Group Safari with Sacred Wilderness and we're really happy with our experience. The communication was good and we could always ask anything that came to our minds. Our guide was Simba and he is a super nice and experienced guide and spotted for us all the animals we wanted to see. We saw all the big 5 and had some really lovely moments. Simba really had a feeling for what our group wants and we also made some stories together. He really has a lot to tell after so many years of working as a safari guide. We didn't have any problems during the trip and felt very safe during our Safari.
I can definitely recommend this tour operator and Simba as a guide.
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Email Gwendal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hello Lulu, Thank you for your message. We had a great moment during the safari!
We had a great moment during the safari!
Our guide was a really good one, we appreciated the time we had with him.
Our chef was really nice too, the food was really good !
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Email Ugo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Safari Experience with Lulu of Sacred Wilderness Expeditions
My experience with Sacred Wilderness Expeditions was exceptional. Lulu was incredibly responsive, reassuring, and flexible with my last-minute requests. She was both friendly and professional, and I received almost immediate responses every time I contacted her.
Not only did Lulu offer the best price, but her dedication and expertise made me feel completely at ease, even as I embarked on the most expensive trip of my life. It turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had! Lulu’s attention to detail and commitment to tailoring the safari to my exact preferences ensured that everything went smoothly, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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Email Arturo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What an adventure!
Setting up my tour from the United States was very easy thanks to Lulu Christopher. Prior to booking, once booked and upon arriving in Tanzania Ms. Lulu provided exceptional communication and service.
The Safari expedition was amazing! Words could not describe the remarkable Safari experience I had thanks to this company!
Book your tour now!
Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good communication and organisation
To be clear, the group on safari is usually a mixture of people who booked from different tour companies that they bunch together. There are seemingly hundreds of tour operators offering safari trips to the Serengeti and nearby national parks. From speaking to other travellers, many of their itineraries were altered and communication was poor.
Lulu from Sacred Wilderness Expeditions was prompt with her information, responses and organisation. She met me at my hotel the night before the trip to collect payment and brief me on the trip. It seems other tour groups do not get this briefing. Also, my tour was not altered at all so I think Lulu has clout.
For most of the safari, my guide was mild-mannered Ezekiel. He does not necessarily work for Sacred Wilderness Expeditions but I would suggest you request him to be your guide because he is excellent.