50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extremely kind and hospitable and professional
Travelled with a group of friends from Kampala Capital City to Ibanda, an upcountry town. The service provider was helpful and was able to reach our destination in good time. The communication skills were excellent and yet the price was affordable.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
During the final week of August 2025 my wife and I joined my good friend's family for the 9-day Migration River Crossing.
From the moment we signed up Usma, our Wakanda's contact, was extremely helpful in providing information needed to prepare for our first adventure in the African continent. As a result, we felt assured, our excitement and confidence boosted as we waited for August to arrive.
The trip was wonderful and enjoyable: food and accommodation were great, it was safe, the guides (Anderson and Gabriel) were engaging as well as knowledgeable, and be prepared for some bumpy driving across the parks. Wakanda put in considerable efforts to make it a memorable for all of us. The mandatory briefing session at the end of the each day was a great stress-reliever as it provided a dialogue regarding concerns and clarifications.
From the sprawling limestone-green craggy walls of Ngorongoro to the sheer vastness of Serengeti Park and eye-popping Mt. Kilimanjaro the sights were breathtaking, stays with you forever. The highlight has to be the wildebeest crossings at the Mara River, often described as "one of the the greatest natural spectacles" For this spectacle, you just have to be there to take it all in with your senses, as no documentary or pictures can quite capture the tension, drama and scale of the crossings.
However, for me, the Kodak moment was seeing the mighty hippos and pinkish flamingoes chilling in a breezy lake somewhere in the Ngorongoro crater zone. Under the gorgeous sunshine the images were simply dazzling.
Day 6 was when I carelessly left my tablet on my bed at the lodge, and I wasn't aware of it until Gabriel alerted me. Usma said that they'll try to bring it to me at the airport just before departure. And they did. They didn't have to go all the way for a mistake I made, but they did. It demonstrates the integrity and commitment of Wakanda to their clients, and that is deeply appreciated.
If you're looking for magic in animal kingdom, it doesn't get better than this. Well-supported and organized, the trip was littered with "wow" moments as we observe birds and animals (Big 5, blue monkeys, cheetahs, hyenas, spiderman lizard, etc) in their natural setting: living and playing side by side, resting, limping, TLC with their cubs, having a lonely walk, grazing, being aroused, crossing a dusty road, fighting, being chased, etc. A highly-recommended program.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good tour operator , flexible to our wishes , THANK You ALEX!!!
Thank You Alex and thanks to all 3 drivers we got during the jurney from Nairobi - Tanzania - again Kenya ( Mombassa) . It was fantastic experience to visit most important places / national parks and also some additional points we would like to visit . Alex from the beginning took care for our program , added some wishes from our site , even 2 days before end , we asked him to add small poins ( important for us , Polish historical point) - he did it !
Special thanks to Eli ( driver in Tanzania) for many very interesting stories about wildlife ... about our behaviours of animals . Even we were afraid in one place , where elephant came to us beeing 3-4 m away from us and roaring and showing who is the host here, no Eli reaction : he knew very well the situation . they came (elephants) from far away to us , we didn't move nothing since 20 minutes ... it was best experience and lesson from him . Thanks a lot Eli !
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very great experience
Excellent Safari tour.
We spent 6 days with them. They managed everything from the start to the end to ensure we stay safe and get a great experience.
The safari and the visits were incredible for us. Our guide made his best to allow us to see as many wild animals as possible in the different parks. We also met the Masaïs tribe, had some good meals and always enough food and drinks.
With our guide we also discovered the city of arusha, the local markets and some additional amazing places like the Materuni waterfalls or the Chemka hot springs.
Overall, that was a great experience and I recommend this company.
NZ
He is just amazing! The best!
Everything was just amazing! I had a wonderful time with my family on the safari. The service was excellent, and our guide Dickson was outstanding. He showed us the most beautiful side of Africa, an experience that will stay in our hearts forever. Thank you so much for everything, Dickson—you are incredible! This was truly one of the best experiences of my life, visiting such a breathtaking safari. Thank you!!
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent organisation and very professional guide
We visited Kenia as a family (3 adults) and stayed for a 10 days safari. The organisation of the trip was easy, quick reactions from the office team, and then we were on the road with our guide Sammy. What a joy to have an experienced guide like him, very polite, always in a good mood, with a quick laugh and a lot of knowledge. We really enjoyed the trip and saw beautiful landscapes, small villages, big city life, and of course wildlife..
Great value for money!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great
Kelvin was a great driver. we reslly enjoyed the experience!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly matched with our wishes
After just two calls with the travel agency, we have got a trip which fit perfectly to what we wanted. Considering activities, quality approaches and costs.
We have got perfect notes, considering what we should book upfront and what we book on site.
We have got a great app where we could see from where to go what the activities are, and which services are included.
Before we started the trip, we’ve got calls and emails with information about the country and what we have to do before like the visa.
All the necessary information we’ve got automatically.
We are very satisfied. It was our dream vacation.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Splendid and Unforgettable Safari Tour!
Splendid Vacations is a truly outstanding travel agency that I highly recommend. Our agent, Rachael, was incredibly responsive and patient, always answering my questions quickly and thoroughly. She paid close attention to every detail—for example, knowing that our flight out of Kenya was scheduled in the afternoon on our last day, she thoughtfully advised us to end our itinerary in Amboseli instead of Masai Mara, which only has one road in and out, in case of any unexpected delays.
The accommodations arranged by Splendid Vacations were all excellent! For example our group of six stayed three nights at Mara Enkaji Lodge, which has extremely beautiful surroundings, a very comfortable atmosphere, and a warm, welcoming staff. We were absolutely thrilled with our stay there and appreciate the arrangements!
Our guide, Rono, was exceptionally experienced and made the trip truly enriching! He shared numerous fascinating animal facts and navigated challenging terrain with great skill. After a heavy rain in Masai Mara, the roads became muddy and slippery, but Rono's expert driving made us feel really safe. He even managed to spot a leopard in an totally unexpected location and brought us right to the action—we got to witness the iconic river crossing and even a thrilling hunting scene as well!!
What impressed me the most was Rono’s extraordinary ability to predict animal movements and position us in the perfect spots for capturing unforgettable footage. His deep understanding of animal behavior and sharp photographic instincts allowed us to take some truly amazing videos from ideal angles.
All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend Splendid Vacations for creating such a splendid and unforgettable safari experience for us!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very kind attentive and always there for questions.
The safari (3 days in Amboseli) was very well organized. Everything went smoothly and just as expected. We were picked up at noon directly from the hotel and drove to Amboseli National Park. The accommodation was simple but absolutely worth the money. The safari itself was beautiful, and we saw many animals.
Water was always available. We were seven people in a van and had a great group.
Thank you very much for this wonderful experience – I’d be happy to do it again!
