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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good agency—attentive and professional.
The trip to Tanzania we planned with the agency's guidance was amazing, and the itinerary perfectly met our expectations. Despite a one-day delay at the airport, the agency was very flexible and adapted the schedule to ensure we could still fit in as many visits as possible.
The initial cultural excursions were all incredible, and the guides accompanying us provided a wealth of information.
The safaris were also magnificent; we have no regrets about the chosen route, as every location was truly magical and well worth the driving time.
We greatly appreciated the quality of the selected hotels, as well as the agency’s responsiveness and clear, seamless communication. At the end of our trip, we met the entire team at their Arusha office; a small group of about ten people working in a friendly atmosphere to ensure their clients have the best possible experience.
We highly recommend their services if you are planning a holiday in Tanzania.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was professional, friendly, reliable and made the whole experience unforgettable.
It was a really great experience with Akondo Adventures! The whole safari was well organized, comfortable and, most importantly, a lot of fun.
Everything went smoothly and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire experience. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, and we were able to fully enjoy the safari without having to worry about anything.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impossible to do better
Company suggested by a friend.
Boris was super kind months before we arrived. A friend of mine unfortunately could not join one week before and he partly had his money back. Fantastic.
Our guide, Richard is the best driver and he is super skilled about ecosystem. He drove us through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and tarangire, teaching us everything about animals and nature.
Always smiling :)
Super recommended
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well planned Safari trip- every detail of our trip was amazing!!
There are simply not enough words to properly describe our Serengeti Wakanda experience and our amazing 7-day safari. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable honeymoon and an adventure we will treasure forever.
A huge thank you to our wonderful planner and organiser, Tanisha, who was absolutely amazing throughout the entire planning process. She took the time to understand what we wanted and provided us with several different itineraries, carefully recommending the one she felt would suit us best. Her attention to detail, knowledge, and dedication made the whole planning experience smooth and stress-free. We are so grateful to her for helping create such an incredible honeymoon for us.
Our guide, Zepha, was absolutely fantastic and truly made our safari experience so memorable. He was friendly, passionate about his job, and incredibly knowledgeable about birds, plants, animals, the surrounding areas, and local culture. What impressed us most was his deep respect for the wildlife and for fellow travellers.
Zepha always went the extra mile to find the best viewpoints and give us amazing opportunities to see the animals up close and capture incredible photographs. He was also very attentive to what we enjoyed. Whenever he noticed that I was eager to stop and take more pictures, he would always ask if we wanted more time for photographs. Those thoughtful little touches made such a difference.
We saw and experienced so much during our 7-day safari, but it was the people behind the experience who made it truly special. Tanisha and Zepha were both exceptional, and we cannot thank them enough for helping make our honeymoon such an unforgettable adventure.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Serengeti Wakanda to anyone looking for an incredible safari experience. Thank you for giving us memories that we will cherish for a lifetime!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Outstanding 14-Day Safari with John — Highly Recommended!
Our 14-day Kenya safari from July 31 to August 13, 2026, was an unforgettable experience, and a huge part of what made it so special was our guide, John.
John is knowledgeable, professional, conscientious, kind, patient, helpful, and—perhaps just as importantly—has a wonderful sense of humor. After spending 14 days with him, we can honestly say that he is one of the best safari guides we could have hoped for.
Exceptional eyesight and game-driving skills
John has an amazing ability to spot animals that we would never have noticed ourselves and to anticipate where they might move next.
On August 2 at Ol Pejeta, around 11 a.m., he spotted 11 lions resting under the trees that none of us had seen. He quickly positioned our Land Cruiser in an excellent spot so we could take photos and videos.
At Buffalo Springs National Reserve, we watched a very cute young leopard resting in a tree. It repeatedly changed its sleeping positions before eventually climbing down. John patiently repositioned our vehicle several times so we could enjoy the leopard from different angles and capture the best moments.
On August 3, 2026, around 4:30 p.m., at Buffalo Springs National Reserve, we watched a very cute young leopard resting in a tree. It repeatedly changed its sleeping positions before eventually climbing down. John once again demonstrated his excellent positioning and timing skills, allowing us to fully enjoy this special sighting.
We saw the same skill with elephant herds, the sunset at Amboseli, flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and the wildebeest crossing at the Mara River. John seemed to have an incredible sixth sense for wildlife!
He puts wildlife before photographs
One moment particularly demonstrated John’s strong professional ethics.
On August 4, during an evening game drive in Buffalo Springs, John found two cheetahs—a mother and her cub. At first, there were only two or three vehicles, and we were enjoying taking photos.
Within about ten minutes, more than ten vehicles arrived and surrounded the cheetahs. The mother tried several times to escape, but couldn’t, while the cub followed behind her looking frightened.
John asked us whether we had taken enough photos and suggested that we leave. He explained that the number of vehicles was clearly stressing the animals. We couldn’t control what the other drivers did, but at least our departure would reduce the pressure on the cheetahs.
We immediately agreed.
That moment really impressed us. John understands that a safari is not just about getting the perfect photograph—the welfare of the animals comes first.
Kindness goes beyond his guests
On August 6 at Lake Nakuru, around 9:40 a.m., we came across a vehicle that had overturned at a dangerous angle. Several safari vehicles were nearby, but John was the first—and, as far as we saw, the only driver—to immediately get out and help the passengers. He helped them get out safely and assisted with directing the situation.
We witnessed at least four similar occasions during our safari when John stopped to help others.
He also regularly shared our leftover packed lunches with hardworking park rangers. These small gestures showed us that his kindness and generosity extend well beyond his own guests.
A very respectful driver
At the Mara River on August 7, John found us an excellent position for the wildebeest crossing. While we were photographing a wildebeest being caught by a crocodile, another vehicle suddenly rushed in from our left and completely blocked our view.
John didn’t argue or become frustrated. He simply repositioned our vehicle so we could continue watching.
We saw similar situations several times in Maasai Mara and Amboseli. Some drivers drove aggressively through crossing animals, sped around other vehicles, or created huge clouds of dust.
John never drove that way. He was always patient, courteous, and respectful of the animals, other vehicles, and other safari guests.
Knowledge, connections—and a great sense of humor
During our 14 days together, we learned so much from John about Kenya’s wildlife, animal behavior, plants, geography, climate, and local communities. He was always happy to answer our questions and share his knowledge.
He also seemed to know everyone! He was constantly communicating with other guides and park rangers by radio. Whenever he suddenly accelerated, we knew something exciting was probably waiting for us!
And John has a fantastic sense of humor. There were many long drives between the parks, but he made those long-distance journeys feel much shorter and never boring. His jokes and funny comments often had all four of us laughing, even when we were tired after a long day.
He knew when to share his knowledge, when to make us laugh, and when to give us some private time. That balance made traveling with him especially enjoyable.
A guide we will always remember
Today is our last day in Kenya, and tomorrow we fly back to the United States. I have already started missing this beautiful country.
Looking back on these 14 days, John is undoubtedly one of the highlights of our trip.
If you are planning a safari in Kenya, we highly recommend John. His knowledge, sharp eyes, driving skills, professionalism, kindness, humor, respect for wildlife, and genuine passion for his work made our safari an extraordinary experience.
We would also like to sincerely thank Veronica for arranging this wonderful trip for us—everything was perfectly organized, and we truly appreciate her support in making this unforgettable journey possible.
Thank you, John, for giving us 14 days of incredible memories. We will remember this safari—and you—for many years to come!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Careful & Prepared
Our trip will be unforgettable thanks to the sweetest guide and great driver. We saw the Big 5 and so much more, with fantastic hotels and food! We'll definitely ask you if we return to Tanzania.
Thank you very much
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ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing experience
The tour has been a relly amazing experience, we booked the 7 days tour. Julius is extremely professional and kind, as well as being very knowlegeable about the nature and the animals. Truly recommended, beautiful aventure!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kingfisher listen to client wishes , then provide a safari package to accommodate those wishes .
Kingfisher put together a safari experience exactly as we requested and then their chosen safari partner Pilot Mobile Safaris delivered with a most spoiling service in terms of game seen and hospitality provided .
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing safari with Serengeti Smile that exceeded my wildest expectations!!
We selected Serengeti Smile for our Safari based on a number of things but in particular the response we had from Baraka. Numerous emails over a 10 month period always answered promptly and no question was ever too small. Baraka helped us to develop an itinerary that worked perfectly.
We requested Champion as our guide and were so lucky to have him. His knowledge and understanding of the environment and the animals was amazing. We were lucky enough thanks to Champion to have 5 leopard sightings really close, many many lions from tiny cubs to full grown males, elephants from huge bulls to tiny almost newborn and more than one sighting of the remaining two of the big five- buffalo and rhinos. We saw 2 wildebeest Mara river crossings and also an elephant Mara river crossing which is not so common. Champion looked after us very well and we were happy with the accommodations and food provided through our 8 day safari. Serengeti Smile you are truly the best safari operator in my opinion!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They made sure we all were taken care of and were able to see all the animals
The day started out raining but that didn’t stop them from showing us all the animals. We got to see so many giraffes up close.
