50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Michael was fun, knowledgeable and showed us ALL the animals!
We learned about Kenya and some of its history, and Michael was also able to share great information about the animals as he drove us around the park. We laughed a lot (especially at the opportunistic baboons who pulled off a heist), and got up close to so many animals. The zebras were my personal favorite!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip and unforgettable wildlife encounters
We had an incredible safari experience from start to finish. The itinerary was well organized, the lodges met our expectations, and everything ran smoothly throughout the trip.
A special mention goes to our driver, Libe, and our guide, Daniel. Both clearly have many years of experience and know the parks so well that it sometimes felt like they had a GPS built into their heads! Thanks to their remarkable spotting skills, we were able to see an amazing variety of wildlife, including animals that are often difficult to find. May God preserve that eyesight for many years to come!
Daniel speaks very good Spanish. He was able to explain the animals, landscapes, and local environment clearly and answer all of our questions throughout the trip.
Even in the busier parks, they knew how to avoid the biggest crowds whenever possible, making the experience more enjoyable. They were always friendly, attentive, and genuinely concerned about our well-being, adapting to our needs along the way.
We would happily recommend this safari and especially our guides, who played a huge part in making this trip so memorable.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A dream safari
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A dream safari! Exceptional staff, they literally spoiled us!We had a wonderful 4-day family safari in June with Wakanda, and it was a flawless experience from start to finish.Even before our departure, the customer support from Italy with our coordinator Giulia was extraordinary: welcoming, super helpful, and incredibly responsive. She answered my every question—even the most random ones—literally in less than a second!The punctuality at hotel pickup was fantastic. That’s where we met Justin, our guide for the entire trip, who immediately welcomed us with some very thoughtful welcome gifts. The jeep was equipped with every comfort, including water and various drinks always available. Justin is an incredibly knowledgeable guide, both about fauna and flora: he answered all our questions, even the most specific ones, with great professionalism.A special shout-out goes to the head chef, Moses. A young man with extraordinary culinary skills: from breakfast to dinner, he delighted us with true gourmet dishes.They truly spoiled and pampered us at every moment. A heartfelt thank you to the entire amazing staff at Wakanda for making this family trip unforgettable! We highly recommend them to everyone with our eyes closed. Warm regards from Luca, Valentina, Alessie, and Anita.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful safari
An amazing safari, organized down to the smallest detail. We saw so many animals and stayed in beautiful places. Our guide, Steve, was wonderful and incredibly kind—he explained everything so well and showed us so many things. He was truly fantastic.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very efficient, friendly, comfortable and perfect journey
The four of us went to the African-Kantan Ring Road for 10 days this time. For some reason, it was a temporary idea, so the plane took off on the 11th and did not start looking for a group on safari booking until the 4th.
Because of the tight time, the Splendid Vacation we were looking for replied to me by email soon after my consultation. I added their WeChat at 4 o'clock local time in Kenya, and they gave me a very detailed and exquisite quotation at 9 local time in Kenya. It's so fast that I'm very shocked.
Our trip went well. The hotels were also clean, beautiful and comfortable. The speed of booking hotels by the ground pick-up agency was also very fast. Later, they upgraded our accommodation. I am very grateful to them. These hotels are so beautiful that I have found a sense of leisure.
In addition, the guide Gabriel is very friendly, patient and has good eyesight. The second guide, Jackson, is a guide with about ten years of experience. He is very careful about finding animals. He communicated with us very smoothly and friendly, and also took us to find two leopards who only sleep in trees. They gave me a very Perfect experience.
In general, I am very grateful to the Splendid Vacation. On the one hand, their quotation is very fast, the hotel they stay in is also very good, and the proportion of deposit payment has also been reduced a lot. We use WeChat to communicate, which is very efficient.
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We won the safari lottery
We had an amazing time on our safari with African Serengeti tours having Peter, as our guide, and Pastory, capturing unforgettable moments. We experienced very prompt and clear communication whilst organising this experience, especially when doing this all the way from New Zealand.
Peter made sure we were comfortable at all times, well educated and got everything we wanted out of our trip.
I can’t recommend this experience enough, truly exceptional.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and flexible with itinerary to suit tourists
Very well organized. All bookings were done on time and with the customer requirements considered
Timing was good for each daily start of safaris as we were well rested after previous day
Excellent accommodation to start the tour at Sharuu Residency at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro
More attention needs to be paid to safety while driving especially through roads such as mountain passes (e.g. Ngorongoro)
Hot water unavailability at some of the lodges was a concern. To be checked with providers
BR
Excellent Safari Guide – Highly Recommended
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for our safari guide and driver John Paul.
He made a huge difference in our trip and truly exceeded all expectations. His knowledge was exceptional—there was never a question he could not answer. He was always professional, proactive, courteous, and willing to help.
His excellent English made communication very easy, and his experience and strong relationships with other guides and lodge staff greatly enhanced our safari experience. Thanks to his dedication and communication skills, we were able to see the Big Five during our one-week trip, something we know is not always easy to achieve.
We were also impressed by his attention to detail. Every morning, the vehicle was spotless, cleaned and fully prepared for the day ahead, with everything we needed for a comfortable safari already organized and ready.
He deserves five stars and more. We are very grateful for everything he did to make our safari so memorable.
Thank you for having such an outstanding professional on your team.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable safari experience, all thanks to John!
John was hands down the best guide we could have ever asked for! His English is flawless, he is incredibly polite, and he kept the car spotless every single day.
He is extremely knowledgeable, always sharing amazing facts about the wildlife and answering every single question we had. On top of that, his experience and respect toward other guides played a huge role in helping us spot so many animals throughout our safari.
He is extremely knowledgeable, always sharing amazing facts about the wildlife and answering every single question we had. On top of that, his experience and respect toward other guides played a huge role in helping us spot so many animals throughout our safari.
John always made sure to position the car perfectly, giving us the absolute best views and photo opportunities. He was so determined to help us check everything off our list that we managed to see the Big 5 days before our trip even ended! He truly made our safari an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything perfect, 100% recommended. A unique experience that must be lived in life. Hakuna matata!
I'm very grateful for the excellent work of Irene in the office, Kelvin (our Spanish-speaking guide), and Olais (our driver). They were always very helpful and tried to make our trip as enjoyable as possible. Kelvin is a young man eager to learn and a very kind person. Olais is an excellent driver (it's not easy on those roads) and has some basic mechanical skills to handle any unexpected problems. The route is very comprehensive, allowing you to see all kinds of animals and nature. Kelvin always explained everything clearly. The hotels were generally good, charming, and served good food. We stopped to learn a little more about Maasai life from the inside... overall, everything was wonderful. You return home with a little piece of Tanzania in your heart.
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