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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari with Gregory and King David
It is hard to put into words just how incredibly wonderful this safari was. From the very first moment, our two guides, Gregory and King David, made us feel welcome, comfortable, and exceptionally well looked after.
Gregory impressed us with his extensive knowledge and outstanding command of the German language. He not only taught us about the wildlife but also shared fascinating insights into the plants, culture, different tribes, and everyday life in Tanzania. This made the safari so much more than just a wildlife experience—it became a fascinating journey into the country and its people. His German is particularly remarkable; even highly specialized terms were translated or explained with ease. He answered every question thoroughly and patiently, and whenever necessary, he could consult with King David and perfectly convey his many years of expertise in German.
King David is, without a doubt, the best driver and guide one could wish for. With more than ten years of experience as a safari guide, he possesses an incredible wealth of knowledge and, with his eagle eyes, managed to spot even the most hidden animals. At the same time, he always drove safely and maintained a cheerful attitude throughout the trip. His language skills are equally impressive: besides English, French, and Swahili, he speaks numerous Tanzanian tribal languages. We simply could not have imagined a better guide.
The organization was flawless as well. All park entries, breaks, and lunches were perfectly planned—even a lunch served directly at the jeep was arranged for us. For us, six days was the perfect length for the safari. The route through Tarangire, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara was ideal. Our recommendation: definitely spend two nights in the Serengeti!
All of the accommodations were outstanding. At Land of Nature Camp, we could even hear lions roaring at night—an unforgettable experience. Every day brought a new highlight. We created memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. Saying goodbye was incredibly difficult because, over those six days, our guides became our friends.
We already miss Gregory and King David and can wholeheartedly recommend this safari. Anyone who truly wants to experience Tanzania and enjoy an unforgettable safari will be in the very best hands here.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The breakdown of cost will be the new norm
I like Splendid Vacation because they provide the breakdown of all costs: hotel, park fee, car etc. With the transparent breakdown, I understand the cost. I can adjust my travel according to my budget. The hotel cost is also comparable with booking etc.
The agent Sammy is also super helpful. His answer is always timely and detailed. Our guide Wilfred is also an expert in wildlife.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience
The best trip of my life, had a wonderful time with my friends looking at the zebras my friend Omar was bitten by a mosquito we all laughted at him
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He was very knowledgeable and patient with our endless demands. And Akeem and excellent driver
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, the journey was fun from the beginning and we arrived on time. Basically i will say i got value for money and cnt wait for the next trip with Siyabonge.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Charismatic and a pleasure to be around.
Unfortunately the booking with SafariLink left a bad taste in my mouth before the trip even started... but read my whole review before it leaves a bad taste in yours.
Booking with (Nobhule? At least that's the name that is on the invoice) was like trying to extract information from a stone and talking to an edgy teenager with their short, extremely unprofessional replies. After booking, I recieved no information as to where the shuttle was going to be (I knew I was going to be picked up in a shopping center, but the shopping center is medium sized and there was a few places the shuttle could've been) and after asking multiple times for the booking confirmation by calling and SMS, I never received it. I infact arrived at my shuttle the morning of, with no booking confirmation, stressing I was going to get denied the shuttle I had paid for.
SafariLink had 3 full business daysand 5 ½ regular days to send me the booking confirmation.
This was by far the most frustrating booking experience I've had.
But other than the friction and hassles dealing with the salesrep, the trip was a breeze and super smooth experience. The driver - Thomas - was fun, friendly and full of smiles. When everyone was in the shuttle he explained how low we had before the first stop, between the 1st and 2nd, and then how low we had after, and refreshed everyone's memory after every stop. He did a really good job with driving the pothole-y road from OR Tambo to Hoedspruit.
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour operator top excellent
very good guide, I recommend it to everyone, very knowledgeable
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John was very detailed with the information we needed. He greeted us on arrival before safari
Where do i start, Lewis the safari guide gave us the most wonderful four days safari we saw the big five of africa and so much more which we never dreamed of seeing and very close up to animals!! He was full of information, every question asked he answered in detail.... we felt so at ease with Lewis even socialised in the evening with us nothing was too much!! We laughed so much. Only Lewis knows the answer to how many stripes a zebra has and of course we now know the answer but sworn to secrecy!!
Lewis you are amazing!! Thank you so much for making our first safari experience out of this world.
Value for money we got that and so much more!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
John was Informative, courteous and happy to please
Safari with Lewis (Safari guide)
Struck up an amazing friendship with Lewis!
He was our Safari guide for four days, he managed to find us the big five, Lewis went above and beyond for us from early mornings to late evening.... He is the king of Safari! we spoke to a few other people about us seeing everything we wanted to see and they said they were a bit dissapointed with the company they were with as they didn't see everything!! We got lucky with suricata and their best Safari guide Lewis!!
He taught us the number of stripes a zebra has, but only Lewis knows the answer in Tanzania, we now know but sworn to secrecy.
Hakuna batata xx
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and very friendly
Nyiko is excellent driver and great customer service.
BM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mother and child safari experience was 10/10
My son (10M) and I (33F) did a 6 day safari circuit through Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris. I would highly recommend this company to all travellers and particularly any parents travelling with children. Aishwarya made the planning seamless and assisted us every step of the way, including being available via WhatsApp to confirm airport transfers during travel when flights were delayed. Our tour guide Zepher was knowledgeable, kind and made my son and I feel super comfortable. He assisted with wildlife spotting and we saw some truly amazing sights, including the big 5 and the Wildebeest migration. As a mother travelling alone with my son, safety was of the utmost importance to me. Serengeti Wakanda chose accommodations where we felt safe and secure on our journey.