DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and forthcoming from start to end. Really tried to give us an unforgettable experience.
I was travelling with my mother and enjoyed this experience very much. The staff made sure that we have an amazing experience. Communication was top, we enjoyed the food and the drinks, and made friends along the way :)
I am yet to take the tour, but the turnout time and assistance,ideas provided by Akinyi was 👌
Akinyi went out of her way to share ideas besides the ones I had, suggested on how to save up some money for fun stuff as opposed to what I had in mind and most of all stuck on the deadlines on when to provide details to the core… no reminders or follow- up were required.. well done and thank you 🙏
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A top-notch tour operator offering seamless, personalized experiences for an unforgettable adventure
Absolutely exceptional! My experience in Rwanda was beyond anything I could have imagined, and Richard, my guide, played a pivotal role in making it truly unforgettable. From the moment we met, his warmth, knowledge, and passion for his country were evident. Richard guided me on my thrilling trek to see the mountain gorillas at Volcanoes National Park—an experience I’ll cherish forever. His expertise not only made the trek smoother, but he also provided fascinating insights into the environment, wildlife, and the history of the park. Every step felt like a new adventure, thanks to Richard’s expert guidance.
But Richard’s outstanding service didn’t stop there. He went above and beyond by waiting patiently for me while I spent hours at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. His understanding and kindness made it possible for me to immerse myself in the deep history of Rwanda without any worries. Afterward, he took me to local eateries where I tasted incredible Rwandan dishes, introducing me to flavors I would never have discovered on my own. His relaxed yet professional demeanor made every interaction feel personal and meaningful.
Working with Hermosa Life made the entire experience seamless. From booking to planning, everything was handled effortlessly, allowing me to focus on enjoying every moment. I didn’t have to worry about a single detail. They took care of everything—making my solo trip to Rwanda not only easy but also incredibly memorable.
Richard’s presence, along with the flawless coordination from Hermosa Life, made this trip a perfect combination of adventure, learning, and personal connection. If you’re looking to visit Rwanda, I wholeheartedly recommend this team. They created an experience that was enriching, insightful, and beyond my expectations in every way. Thank you, Richard and Hermosa Life, for making my first visit to Rwanda a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect safari with perfect team
We recently had the privilege of going on a safari with Ripple Safaris, and we can confidently say it was an experience of a lifetime. When we booked our trip, the team at Ripple Safaris was exceptionally responsive.Jhon our guide, he made sure we had the best chances to see animals in their natural habitats, We saw a wide range of wildlife, including the Big Five, and the guides took the time to explain animal behavior, ecology, and the history of the parks we visited. At the end of the safari, we felt not just like tourists, but like part of the Ripple Safaris family.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide Collin was amazing! And Maryanne was cooperative to book the tour!
Collin our guide showed us all animals! He’s very funny, telling the stories about animals. My husband talkative person and Collin was the person who committing with him and telling stories, answering to his questions about animals and many many!
Thank you Mufasa for our best trip in Kenya!
The hotels was cozy and luxury, the food in hotels lovely and tasty!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect!
Paying in advance with Revolut was absolutely smooth!
The service provided by Beatrice was exemplary! Beatrice stayed in constant contact with us before and during the safari.
We were picked up from the airport and dropped off there after the safari.
All the hotel accommodations were really good!
Our driver, Zefa, took us to such incredible spots during the safari that we will never forget! We have so many beautiful memories and photos! We really had the chance to see many amazing animals sooooo close!
I recommend Wakanda Tours in 100%!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive, organized, thorough well planned out tour with many highlights included
We joined the 7 day tour of Hwange National Park, Chobe National Park and Victoria falls in November 2024. We had a fantastic experience overall. We expected to be part of a larger group but the majority of the time it was just the two of us and our excellent guide, Stanford, who took very good care of us. For some of the game drives and activities we joined with others at the various lodges, but all of the experiences still felt very personalized. The lodges we stayed in were very nice, comfortable and upscale. In Hwange national park, all our game drives were only with us and the guides. In Chobe it was busier, but still very nice. The food at all of the accommodations was excellent. While lunch generally isn't included, we usually didn't feel like we needed to buy anything extra and just had a few snacks, as so many of the other meals were so big. Both river cruises were exceptional - the wildlife on the Chobe river and the sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi river. November was a nice time of year to go - things were relatively quiet, but we could still see a lot of animals. Our guide was very organized, always gave us the information we needed, was always coordinating various logistics and plans, tried to personalize/customize things and give us options / flexibility when that was possible. He also shared a lot of nice information about the different cultures we were encountering. All of the staff from those working in the lodges, to those in the national parks, were incredibly helpful and welcoming. While the tour isn't 'cheap', it does feel like a good value for your money when you consider all of the different things you're getting to do and experience. The communication with the company was always prompt and professional.
Negatives / things which could be improved - while we knew that drinks we're not included (we expected this meant alcohol mainly) - in some cases, we also had to purchase other non-alcoholic drinks like water. Much of the time, the guides or those leading the game drivers also provided that, but there were a few instances when we were at the lodge during the day, when we had to purchase it ourselves. I would just ask the guide(s) for additional water when it's available, or probably make sure to buy some extra when you're in the town so you don't need to just buy from the lodges which are more costly. Conversely though, some of the activities themselves do include their own drinks / alcohol (like the sunset cruise or some evening game drives, which is very nice).
Visas - a bit more explanation about which visa to purchase when arriving to Victoria Falls airport in the welcoming instructions would have been helpful, especially if a person wants to take advantage of an optional activity where they'd cross over into Zambia and need to re-enter Zimbabwe an additional time (like Devil's pool). I bought the double entry visa but should have bought the "Kaza Univisa". And at the airport even when I asked for clarification, they sometimes withhold this information unless you ask directly for that visa by name, which would have saved me some money if I'd known exactly to ask for that. Some additional information about some of the optional activities in Victoria falls could be provided in the initial instructions too which could help someone plan accordingly.
We also purchased trip insurance which we were told is mandatory to have (and generally a good thing to have) - but in the end, no one verified if we did or didn't have it which it was said that they would.
Detail orientated adventure with great memories to cherish
I wanted gorillas. Ever since I knew about Rwanda gorilla tours I wanted one. I asked for a quote and Ivan called me and informed me of the price difference between the Ugandan and Rwandan gorilla permit. So Uganda it was.
Ivan advised on the best airport to fly into (kigali), helped with my visa issue, and introduced me in his gentle way to his corner of Africa. I loved that our stopover in Kisoro was his family’s holiday home. Steeped in personal historical anecdotes was what I really wanted in a guide, he gave me an authentic taste of Uganda. Also he quickly got to know what I needed (assistance with walking / hiking, getting key shots for my travel photography) and applied it to each day.
I don’t normal self fund my travels so being on a budget away from work travels was such a wonderful eye opener. Every accommodation excelled in cleanliness, service including and especially Ivan’s own hotel.
In total we spent five days together; gorillas, lake bunyoni (please do two days here on your travels), batwa tour, lake kivu. I was saddened to leave Ivan when he dropped me off in kigali. He really does care about the delivery of his service and personalised my tour every step of the way.
Africa is not cheap (in comparison to say SE Asia, India etc) but Ivan made it as efficient as possible without losing my need for a personal tour. I can’t recommend enough.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
We took a Safari with Serengeti Wakanda tours between December 5th to 10th, 2024 - 6-Day Wakanda Special Mid Range Safari. All we had to do was to show up at Nairobi Airport everything else was taken care by Aishwarya she helped us with planning the Safari as it was our first time in Tanzania, booking cabs from Nairobi to Arusha and booking a stay at Arusha before the start of Safari.
On 4th December Ben met with us in the hotel we stayed and explained the entire itinerary to us on what to expect and the timing that we would start the safari on the 5th
We started our Safari on 5th with the best guide ever Bashir. He comes with an experience of 10 years and great humor sense which kept the mood of the whole safari lit. He was patient with us throughout all six days. He knew all the parks like the back of his hands, he exactly knew where to find the animals and helped us locating them and shared his knowledge about the wildlife with us.
We Started with Tarangire on Day 1 and moved to Serengeti on Day 2, 3 and half of day 4 and finished Day 5 with Ngorongoro Crater. It was perfect, we were able to see all big 5 :)
The locations that Aishwarya choose for us to stay were amazing and food was excellent with enormous selection of Vegetarian options
One day 6 we planned to go to Materuni Waterfalls and Chemka hot springs but the night before it rained a lot which worried us as the trek to Materuni would be slippery, Aishwarya immediately gave us a few different options and we ended our day 6 with Chemka hot springs and Arusha City tour
It was a trip of a lifetime, all thanks to Serengeti Wakanda tours, Aishwarya, Bashir and the personal chefs at Serengeti Wakanda
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a lot of fun!
Our guides were very knowledgeable and kind. My girlfriend and I had a lot of fun!