US
From planning to actual trip, all worked extremely well with Bush Drifters. Patrick is a gem.
Edward, the office manager, does an exceptional job being in communication about the safari while organizing and planning the itinerary. This is my second safari with Bush Drifters and in planning this trip, Bush Drifters took great care to plan a different and very interesting experience. All financial arrangements were easily transacted. The trip, itself, was outstanding.
The safari was beyond words. We had such a great time with Patrick, our guide and owner of Bush Drifters. We saw much more than on our previous trip with Patrick, six years earlier, even though we thought that trip to be near perfect. Patrick is incredibly knowledgeable and knows where to be at the right time to see as much as we possibly could. He is well versed on all things safari. He could answer any question and was a tremendous resource to us. His comfort with and use of the English language was excellent. There were four of us on safari and all was very comfortable in the vehicle (as comfortable as one could be driving through the Serengheti!). The vehicle itself was kept extremely clean and there was plenty of cool water available at all times. Patrick has the ability to find wildlife in places where we never felt crowded by other safari groups.
It was so wonderful to travel with Bush Drifters again and to have Patrick as our guide. I would not travel with anyone else in Tanzania. I consider Patrick and Edward to be good friends as anyone would by the time they return from safari. Patrick was not only a fabulous resource for us but it was obvious, through his communications and professional relationships with other guides, that he is highly respected by others.
I highly recommend Bush Drifters as the safari organizers and guides with whom to travel. Patrick knows how to find all animals and is able to identify birds and plants without problem. He is particularly good at geting a good spot to take the perfect photo. The places that we stayed during our safari were all outstanding and each different from the other. Incredible journey!!!
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was a excelent and unforgettable experience.
We were very lucky to meet Chris and Josh to share this experience. They were realy profissional and very responsable.
Josh is an excellent professional and very knowledgeable about wildlife. He did everything to show us the big 5. we felt very safe throughout the safari. we highly recomend this tour operator.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable 4-Day Safari
My experience with Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris was fantastic from start to finish. During the booking process, Bartho was very responsive and accommodating. My girlfriend and I flew from Kigali to Kilimanjaro because we couldn't find any direct flight to Arusha. Bartho kindly picked us up at Kilimanjaro International Airport. He was so friendly and welcoming that we felt comfortable right from the beginning. On the day of arrival, he helped us get a local SIM card and try nice local food.
Throughout the 4-day safari, we were accompanied by David, the guide/driver who goes by Simba, and Denis, the chef. They were also very friendly. David wasn't only knowledgeable about all the parks we visited - Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro - and the animals living there, but also extremely good at spotting animals kilometres away from our jeep. Thanks to him, we saw a lot of animals, including the Big Five. I must confess that I didn't expect much from the meals during the safari. However, Denis always provided us with quality food. I feel lucky to have had him on our safari adventure. I can easily say that it's my best safari experience to date.
After the end of our safari, Bartho took us safely back to Arusha and offered us a nice local dinner. We talked about random bits and bobs whilst enjoying the food. I'm really happy to have chosen Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris, and will choose it again when I come back to Tanzania for safaris. The people I got to know on this journey are more than a safari operator and fellow safari-goers. It felt like a group of good friends, which my girlfriend and I will never forget.
I can confidently say that Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris is a professional, reliable and caring operator. I'd recommend it to anyone considering going on a safari in Tanzania. Thanks a lot for your great hospitality. Asante sana, tutaonana!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous camping safari experience
What a fantastic camping safari experience with Joseph Mushi as guide and Action as our personal chef. We saw the big five and so much more. The food was fabulous catering to our allergies and yet introducing us to a variety of new recipes!! A great time we would highly recommend!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
4 night Gorilla trip with return flights from Entebbe to Kisoro
Chris returned all my email questions within minutes even when sent late in the evening (UK time) or early hours of the morning (Tz time)
I have never experienced such efficiency before in over 25 trips to Africa over the last 33 years!
Advice to take a sedan chair for the Nkuringo trek was invaluable with both of us having knee problems. An unforgettable experience.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
Amazing first time in Kenya: Many thanks to Spirit of Kenya, they have been very helpful and thoughtful with us. We enjoyed all the Safari!!
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The summon of wildness
The decent arrangement of the whole experience was extremely impressed me. Not only the guide but also the cooks are very professional. Therefore, we could have a pleasant journey and procured an unforgettable memory. Everything was beyond my expectation. The food tasted scrumptious and the meal got better as the journey went on. In short, if you give me another chance, I would absolutely choose Kiliholiday again.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
always keep the promise
first, I want to say that our drivers, Edward and Tony, are excellent. they are thoughtful, sincere and really good at finding wild animals.
They can both tell you so many things about animals during the whole trip, which is enriching. Also, the chefs, Dannel and Innocent, are adorable. Their meals are tasty and will definitely satisfy you. overall, kiliholidays takes really good care of us.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything I dreamed it would be; adventurous, safe, educational and fun!
I highly recommend this tour operation. The management was responsive, friendly and timely with every need, and we parted feeling as if we were lifelong friends.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A well organized safari journey above our expectation.
The communication with Makasa / Selma was always good and our wishes for the safari were all included. The service was very good, even before and during the safari. Makasa is a very competent company with friendly staff, well maintained equipment and well trained tourguides. We were travelling with four persons, my wife, me and two girls. All the experience of Makasa together with the guide David has made our safari to an unforgettable journey. David was the best that could happen to us. His experience, coupled with the necessary serenity, made the safari always smooth. The selected lodges with the longer duration of the safari was a very good combination. Even the wishes of our two young girls for vegetarien food was always fulfilled, and this also for the daily lunchboxes! Also our guide in and around Moshi, Mattis, was a very friendly and attentive guide. If you are looking for a safari away from the crowd, we can fully recommend Makasa for anyone considering traveling to Tanzania.