IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our First Safari in Tanzania. An Unforgettable Experience!
We chose Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris for our very first safari in Tanzania, booking their 7-day package from September 12th to 18th.
Our itinerary allowed us to explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. From the very beginning, we received a warm welcome from both the Wakanda team and the accommodations where we stayed.
Our package included two nights in lodge/hotel-style accommodation and three nights camping, two in the Serengeti and one in Ngorongoro. The camping experience turned out to be one of the highlights of our entire trip, especially considering that it was our very first time camping!
Throughout the safari, we were accompanied by Paulo, our guide, together with Sulle, our personal cook.
Paulo was simply outstanding. He guided us more like a friend welcoming us into his own home than just a tour guide, making us feel comfortable from day one and helping us appreciate every moment even more. He shared his knowledge and passion for wildlife, telling us interesting facts about all kinds of animals, including lesser-known species that often receive less attention than the famous Big Five.
One of the things we appreciated most was his approach to the safari: always taking our time, without rushing from one sighting to another just to tick off as many animals as possible. He always gave us the opportunity to observe, enjoy every moment and, of course, take photographs at our own pace. He was also incredibly attentive when positioning the vehicle, always looking for the best angles and viewpoints to help us capture the animals in the best possible way.
The safari vehicle was also extremely comfortable and spacious, allowing us to bring all our luggage along without any problems. Thanks to Paulo's great company and friendly personality, even the longer drives never felt tiring or boring.
A special mention also goes to Sulle, who treated us to delicious traditional Tanzanian meals every day. The food was always varied, plentiful and genuinely excellent. We really enjoyed every meal, and his presence was another wonderful part of the experience.
Camping was a real revelation! Sleeping in the heart of the savannah, far away from everything, surrounded by the wilderness and beneath an incredible star-filled sky, gave us a unique feeling of connection with nature that is difficult to put into words.
The whole trip went far beyond our expectations, thanks to the professionalism and kindness of the entire team, as well as the good fortune of encountering an incredible number of animals, including some rather rare and difficult-to-spot species.
Our only small regret was not being able to reach the northern part of the Serengeti to witness the Great Migration, as the distances would have been too great given the time available. But, after all, we now have the perfect excuse to come back to Tanzania!
A huge thank you to the entire Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris team and, above all, to Paulo and Sulle, who helped make this journey such a special experience that we will always carry with us.
Asante sana!
Niccolò & Francesco
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great advanture
We had amazing time in our Safari tour in Masaj Mara, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha. Our guide Jack, was very friendly, reliable and always ready and happy to anawer our questions. We saw full Big Five in onw day in Masaj Mara and a lot of other animals including cheetah, elephant's, zebra's and lion's families, giraffes, hyppos and many others.
I can definitely recomand the agency and the guide Jack.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great adventure
We had a great adventure and saw lots of wild animals. I can recommend it. Our Guide Jack was friendly and reliable.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, reliable, serious.
We experienced an absolutely perfect safari in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha with this travel agency, and the overall organization exceeded all our expectations. A huge part of this success goes to our amazing driver and guide Jack, who is a true professional with an incredible eye for spotting wildlife. Thanks to his experience, we saw the animals from up close and felt completely safe the entire time. We highly recommend this agency and guide Jack, and we definitely give them 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
TG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb Guide and Game Drives
We were two friends on a private safari with Meru Slopes Tours. The game drives were superb and we saw 4 of the Big 5.
Beyond the animals, our guide Patrick was the highlight of the trip. He was very professional, anticipated our needs and listened carefully to us. He was responsible, respectful and helpful, with a good sense of humour while remaining very discreet. He could answer every question about the animals we met, including the birds, and he even had books to complete his explanations. If we use Meru Slopes again, it will be for him.
However, the accommodation advice was disappointing. We chose this company after reading its reviews and trusted it as a professional agency, but one of the lodges proposed was below standard. Our request to change it was first declined without any alternative being offered. The payment of the balance was also complicated: we were asked to meet in person and wasted 30mn on a parking lot as none of the payment methods suggested worked. We finally paid online which we could have done from the hotel as for the 1st payment.
To be fair, the operator acknowledged the mistake, apologized, and offered us the last night at Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, which we gladly accepted. We recommend this company for its guide and its game drives, but advise future clients to check the accommodation carefully before booking.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good organization and availability, the guide’s expertise, an efficient tour, and complete safe
The agency organized a tour to fill an afternoon before our flight; the team and our guide were very kind and adapted to our schedule and needs. I especially loved the safe, guided tour of the park by car. Our guide was highly knowledgeable, and we were able to get close to the local biodiversity—not just the large animals like rhinos, lions, and giraffes, but also a wide variety of other creatures, including birds, mammals, and reptiles.
I highly recommend it—not to be missed if you are staying in Nairobi!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect tour
I found this tour company by chance, and everything was absolutely perfect. They offered us a great price and impeccable service. Our driver Jackson has 20 years of driving experience; he is highly professional and excellent. He reacts quickly when spotting animals and gets us into great spots for viewing and photography. The owner Greater is friendly and patient. She kept in close contact with us before the trip. Even for the hotels I booked elsewhere in Tanzania, she proactively helped confirm the reservations for me. During the safari, she checked in with us daily to make sure everything went smoothly. Thank you, Thamani, for this wonderful safari experience. We will definitely choose you again when we come back.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I chose THAMANI Travel Agency this time, which is my most correct choice! Jackson is so good, professional, kind and friendly. Greater asks whether we have played well every day. Do you need any help? That's really great. Thanks to THAMANI for giving me an unforgettable Serengeti tour. I have to give 5 stars. Next time I go back to Tanzania, I will still choose THAMANI.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sethunya was thorough, diligent and personalised our tour for a once in a lifetime experience.
Sethunya was incredible in her planning of our memorable holiday in Africa. She creatively packaged our once in a lifetime adventure, accommodating our party’s dietary and medical needs throughout. She was thorough and ensured all the fine details were arranged including the transfers, tours, accommodation, special food where required and even coordinated special touches to celebrate an anniversary in style! She was in regular communication providing updates and check-ins. She even supported the party through alternative arrangements when flights were delayed.
The tour guides and the accommodation at each location that she strategically chose, were also spectacular! The tour guides were knowledgeable and passionate about their roles, the sites eco-friendly and each stop enabled us experiences up-close and personal with all the wildlife around.
I highly recommend Sethunya to plan your next adventure.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing gorillas
My trip to Rwanda was an unforgettable experience, with the highlight undoubtedly being the opportunity to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It was truly amazing and something I will remember for the rest of my life.
Rwanda is a beautiful country, with stunning scenery and so much to discover. Martin, my driver and guide, was absolutely brilliant. He was cheerful and supportive with brilliant driving skills which made me feel safe. He joined in with some activities as I was a solo traveller. His knowledge of the country, its history, culture and people was exceptional, and he was always happy to share his knowledge along the way. He really added to my experience and helped me gain a much deeper appreciation of Rwanda. My trip would not have been the same without him.
The hotels and lodges were excellent, offering lovely accommodation throughout the trip. However, I was surprised by how few other guests there were at many of the properties.
My main disappointment was that I had booked a trip expecting to travel with other guests, but ended up travelling solo after the other bookings fell through. This was disappointing, particularly as the opportunity to share such special experiences with like-minded travellers had been part of the appeal of booking a group trip. I would have appreciated being informed of the situation before arriving in Rwanda.
Despite this disappointment, Rwanda itself was wonderful, the gorillas were simply incredible, and Martin was an outstanding guide who made the trip special. It is a beautiful country that I would highly recommend visiting.