50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely fabulous tour. Wonderful lodges. Great attention to detail
I couldn’t recommend gazella tours highly enough if you are thinking of a trip to Namibia or Botswana. Petra’s knowledge of the area is matchless. She created the most wonderful tour in lodges that exceeded expectations every time. While we were there Petra looked after us diligently to ensure everything ran to plan. It was also extremely good value. I think it would have cost at least twice as much with some of the high end companies booked from the UK. Namibia is endlessly beautiful and surprising and safe by African standards. I’ve travelled quite a lot and this was definitely one of the best travel experiences I’ve had.
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
an amazing safari trip with reliable tour operator
We had a fantastic 4-day safari, filled with memorable wildlife sightings and stunning scenery. We booked a tour with Ruphina. She was very helpful and reliable.
The open air vehicle, wildlife sighting, and hot air balloon ride, with perfect weather and breakfast views, were highlights. We managed to spot all big5 and other animals.
There was a minor scheduling issue, but it was resolved swiftly. We suggest providing updated itineraries to avoid such issues in the future. Our drivers, Peter, was professional and punctual, while Duncan's wildlife knowledge and his enthusiasm stood out. Overall, we greatly appreciated the Safari Arcade team's efforts and had a wonderful vacation.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
Kruger tour organised by the tour group. Very good service. All spot on including pick from airport. Booked nice accommodation next to crocodile river. Recommend the scenic trip, a nice way to see part of S Africa. Saw 4 out 5 big five. Nice time to visit Kruger. Recommend Mmilo tour operator.
HK
8 day Tanzania Safari trip of a lifetime!
Thanks to Aishwarya, our Wakanda tour contact and Elisante our guide, our Tanzania safari trip was so much more than what we imagined!
We spent a day in Arusha for a walking safari, 4 days in northern / central Serengeti, 1 day in Ngorongoro, 1 day in Terengire.
The main reason for choosing Wakanda over the other safari operators is Aishwarya Vyas! This trip couldn’t have been the way it was without her expertise and recommendations. She was really prompt in her responses and gave us a top notch customer service experience. The accommodations and food were spot on and the camps we stayed at were at the perfect locations for the areas we were visiting.
And Elisante, our safari guide, who gave us an experience of a lifetime! He drove us to the most amazing spots to get the best views of the animals and birds and waited patiently with us till we had our fill of pictures and views. He took us to the coolest parts of the jungle avoiding the safari jeeps and everyday drove endlessly to show us animals we hadn’t seen the day before. His knowledge of the jungles and his passion for the job really comes through and we couldn’t have asked for a better trip companion!
Thank you Elisante for everything! No words can describe how grateful we are for the experience you have given us.
Well done Wakanda tours for a strong team that really makes your service stand apart!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator to organize your adventure with comfort ensuring your journey is unforgettabl
We just wrapped up an unforgettable 5-day safari that took us through the stunning landscapes of Naivasha, Nakuru, and the world-famous Maasai Mara. From start to finish, everything was impeccably arranged, and it exceeded all of our expectations!
A special shoutout to our travel advisor, Anthony, who went above and beyond to craft the perfect itinerary. He was incredibly responsive, answering every question with care and ensuring that our trip reflected exactly what we wanted to experience.
Our driver Paul was equally amazing! He made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey and, most importantly, that we didn’t miss a moment of wildlife. Thanks to him, we got to witness the Big Five in all their glory! The vehicles, from the airport transfer to the safari jeep, were spotless and well-maintained, and having WiFi onboard was a game-changer for staying connected while on the move.
The accommodations were also top-notch. We spent our first night at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, the second night at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and wrapped up our adventure at Pride Inn Mara Camp in Maasai Mara. Each hotel was a unique experience, offering great comfort and hospitality.
It was truly a memorable experience for our family, and every penny we spent was worth it. If you're looking for a flawless safari, this is the way to go!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Budget
Serengeti African Tours Provided a budget 5 day camping safari that allowed my husband, our son, and me the opportunity to go on a safari together. Because of this option, we could afford for all three of us to go on safari, and we probably could not have been able to otherwise. If you choose this option, though, you must understand that you are on the budget tour. The food was just OK with the meals being pretty basic and the same each day, and we were served after other more expensive tours so often did not eat until 9 or so at night. The sleeping mats and sleeping bags are also pretty basic, so understand that, in Ngorogoro crater, it does get cold and you definitely will need to sleep in a warm coat to be warm enough. Also, to hit the 5 parks listed on the tour, it is a very vigorous schedule, and there is a lot of traveling over dusty and bumpy roads that are not very well maintained, so be prepared for this. My husband has a back problem, and we were not forewarned about the condition of the roads getting to the parks and within the parks. Be prepared for that, and if you have any health issues, definitely do not take this budget tour. Take a more expensive and leisurely tour that perhaps only includes the Serengeti and Ngorogoro with a more leisurely schedule and sleeping in a lodge for accommodation. I say all this only because we weren't ready for the intense pace and poor conditions of the roads and probably would have spent more and not done the budget camping tour. For young, healthy people who are used to roughing it and camping, it is fine, and it is affordable compared to other options. All that said and regardless of these challenges, my son and I had a wonderful time and awesome safari, and my husband only didn't so much because of his age and bad back. We all really liked our driver and guide, Bulldozer, who is very knowledgeable about the animals, the plants, the Masai people, the ecology of the area, and so many things. He now feels more like a Rafiki than just our tour guide. Truly exceptional! He tailors what he focuses on in the safari to what those in his group are most interested in and tries very hard to ensure that everyone has a good safari. Because of this and his many years of experience as a guide, we were able to see some truly amazing animals and their behaviors. For example, we ate our lunch on the last day next to two herds of elephants wallowing and bathing in the stream right next to us! Just jaw dropping and magical! We watched two lionesses fighting over a piece of zebra kill while their nine cubs chirped for food in the background! Again, jawdropping and amazing! Elephants walked right past our jeep! I could have touched them. Incredible! So, in short, we had an overall wonderful safari experience, and I recommend this company highly for the attention and care they give you. I would've liked to see better and more sanitary food storage in truly cold and working coolers (which is why I avoided the meat throughout the safari), but otherwise this company is great. Invioleta was super attentive, helpful,
and responsive throughout the booking and entire process and journey, and Bulldozer was an exceptional guide. I felt very cared for by both of them, and they went out of their way to provide an excellent safari. We will definitely book with them again. My son is young and healthy enough to do the budget one again. My husband and I will do a more upscale and leisurely one that accommodates our ages and health issues better. Thanks for all the magical animal encounters we had. We have some great memories now that we will cherish forever!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Adventure with Dennis: Perfect Guide, Lifelong Memories
Dennis was an incredible guide during our 5-day-safari. He was always in a great mood, incredibly funny, and truly empathetic in every situation, making sure every second of our trip was perfect. Thanks to him, we saw all the animals we wanted and shared so many laughs along the way. Dennis created unforgettable moments that we will cherish for a lifetime. We felt completely at ease, able to relax and enjoy the safari without a worry, knowing we were in the best hands. By the end of the trip, we felt mentally and physically refreshed and are so grateful to have not only had the perfect guide but also gained a true friend. The accommodations were incredibly comfortable, cozy, beautifully designed, and spotless, allowing us to sleep wonderfully every night.
Thank you, Dennis. Looking forward to the next Safari with you
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bad tour company
Me and my wife booked an 13 day safari in Nairobi Kenya with African Sunset Safari. After the 3rd day into the safari, we was told we couldn't continue because the owner Haron. had not payed for the rest of our trip. The owner was payed Months in advance by us,but did not use our money to pay for our accommodation and game drives. On the 3rd day we had to pay out of pocket for the nights we stayed in order to leave the hotel. This company had good reviews is why we went with them. Now I don't know how thy got the reviews they have. We did report him Kenyan Tourist Police and File report to US embassy. If you get an quote from this company beware.
CZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful low cost safari with knowledgeable guide and excellent driver in one person
On September 6 - September 12, 2024, we completed a 7 DAYS Masai mara/Naivasha/L.Nakuru/Amboseli safari trip with the Kenyan Jocky Tours travel agency. We were very satisfied with the services. We travelled comfortably in a Toyota Land Cruiser car with excellent driver and guide Steve. We saw just about everything we could, including the big five. We were also satisfied with the accommodation and food. The visit to the Maasai village was also very interesting for us. We can recommend the travel agency Jocky Tours and especially the driver Steve to anyone who wants to experience a visit to the beautiful Kenyan parks full of exotic wildlife for us Europeans.
Grandpa Jan Kopecky, Czech Republic
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
We booked a 5-day tour and went to Mikumi and Nyerere Nationalpark. We saw so many animals, it was an incredible experience!
Our tourguide was Kapande, he told us a lot about the wildlife and he was the nicest person ever! We had so much fun and we will definitely come back :)
