FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a blast!
Everything was super well organised and our guide Barnabas was really knowledgeable, friendly and fun.
I would really recommend the 4 days tour with Barbabas as he really knows about animals and where to find them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Perfect Trip!
—Summary—
The Safari = 5 stars (thanks to our amazing guide, Bashiri!)
Booking, food & accommodation = 5 stars (thanks to Ushma and all of the lodging staff!)
Value = 5 stars
—Why Wakanda—
1) Value for money - If you are considering more expensive, seemingly more luxurious options: rest assured you will not be missing out on any luxuries by choosing Wakanda. If you are considering a cheaper option - spend the extra few dollars to ensure you leave Tanzania having had the best trip of your life.
2) Guide - your safari guide will be central to everything you experience while on the safari and having a good guide is the difference between seeing 5 lions vs 50 lions, sharing fun anecdotes vs sitting in awkward silence, feeling comfortable and welcome vs feeling anxious, etc. With Serengeti Wakanda, you will have an excellent guide.
3) Booking process - the sample itineraries are fantastic starting points, but you will want to be closely involved in choosing the final version. Doing so requires helpful and communicative staff who are happy to answer questions and tweak your itinerary until you think it’s ready - with Wakanda, you will certainly have this.
-Details-
—Booking—
Ushma was very helpful and patient in helping us customize the itinerary and was always quick to respond to any questions we had leading up to the trip. We received our first itinerary/quote right away and after a couple weeks of emailing and maybe 6 or so different itineraries, we settled on something that felt perfect.
—Our Guide—
From the start, Bashiri was friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, teaching us about the local history and culture as we drove from Arusha to Tarangire. It seems obvious now, but having never done a safari, I did not fully appreciate how crucial your guide is in shaping your experience - choosing the right unmarked paths to wander down in the parks, spotting animals that you would never notice on your own, teaching you about the animals and landscape, and just generally making you feel welcome and comfortable in a new place. In all of these regards and more, we could not have asked for a better guide than Bashiri.
The other guides we met from Wakanda at the lodges and lunch sites all seemed great as well - Mandela was always very kind and seemed to have a great sense of humor.
—The Safari—
Our route, over 6 days: Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater.
By the end, we had seen all of the famous big 5 and so much more. And we saw them all so up close, within a couple of meters! Except for the notoriously shy rhinos of Ngorongoro Crater, who we watched from a distance through our binoculars.
Each of the parks was unique and had something the others didn’t, be it the landscape or a certain species of animals. For me, nothing tops the beauty of the endless Serengeti plains, though - Bashiri took us to a remote part of the park where you could look in every direction and scarcely see another jeep roaming around. There, we came across a massive herd of zebras and got to watch them perform their “dust baths”, shortly followed by a close encounter with a solo male elephant.
—The Accommodation (and food)—
Each night was really good and 6/8 nights were what I would classify as luxurious by any standard. The other 2 nights were certainly luxurious by ‘camping’ standards - I highly recommend staying in the migration camps for a night or two, where it feels like you’re really in the wild and can hear lions roaring at night, which was admittedly a terrifying experience at the time but is now a great memory.
Special shoutout to the Signature Serengeti luxury ‘campsite’ - the staff were remarkably friendly and fun, the room we had was the nicest room i’ve ever had anywhere, and it is located right in the middle of one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
Food: i have never eaten so well in my life over the course of a week.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized, clear and friendly service
We had an amazing 3 day 2 nights Safari in Masai-Mara. Our tour guide Papa went above and beyond what was expected of him. We felt safe the entire time while getting to see incredible animals. The booking instructions were clear and the experience high end
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
If perfection exists, then it’s this tour! So many thanks !!!!
A Thousand Thanks!!
Thank you for this wonderful, special, and unforgettable journey.
By far, our most beautiful, impressive, and extraordinary trip!
If you’re looking for a top-notch safari vacation that will stay in your heart forever with stunning and unique memories, you’ve just found the right provider. Wildfinder is a 100% heartfelt recommendation. My husband and I still love looking at the photos and reminiscing about the warm-hearted team and our amazing guide.
Francis, you are the best!
We can’t pinpoint a single detail that made this trip so unforgettable—there are just so many!
You truly live up to your nickname, “THE EAGLE.” You could spot animals miles ahead, even when I could only see a tiny dot in the distance. You explain everything with so much passion, patience, and love. Your knowledge is endless, and your love for Tanzania is truly palpable.
We have been traveling to African countries for private vacations for many years (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia),
but Tanzania absolutely blew us away—and that is entirely thanks to you, dear Wildfinder team.
It makes such a huge difference who introduces you to the nature, wildlife, and culture.
The countless hours we spent together in the vehicle, the roads we traveled—all of it was always entertaining, thrilling, touching, impressive, special, and absolutely worth repeating.
We will definitely book another tour with you.
THANK YOU, WILDFINDER, for all the wonderfully chosen accommodations, the valuable information, the excellent planning, and the flawless execution.
Much love, and see you next year!
Timo & Kathi
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolute legend, papa showed us a wonderful time and made sure we felt safe and comfortable as well.
Fantastic experience. Would recommend to anyone , safe fun and papa was a fantastic guide.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Personalized experience to ensure everything goes smoothly
Singe tours have organised many trips for me. These include business trips, family vacations and solo trips. They pay attention to detail and provide advise on things one may overlook. We have worked for several years now and have become like family.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great experience from start to finish
We had an amazing 6 day safari that included many different national parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorogoro, Manyara) and a visit to local tribes in Laye Eyasi.
Our guide Baraka was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job finding all types of animals for us to view without disturbing them either.
We saw lots of Lions, Zebra, Gazelle, Elephants, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hyenas, birds of prey and even rhinos to name a few.
Baraka arranged different accommodations for our 5 nights and each were fantastic, very well chosen, comfortable and with great facilities and food included.
We would highly recommend Baraka and Serengeti Smile to anyone looking for a Tanzanian safari trip
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator creates unforgettable journeys with expert planning and outstanding service.
Almasi Africa provided an incredible travel experience, truly listening to our needs and exceeding our expectations. Their team was attentive, flexible, and went above and beyond to ensure our trip was perfect. As a special touch, they even offered us additional activities and excursions for free, making our journey even more memorable. I highly recommend Almasi Africa for anyone looking for a well-organized, personalized, and unforgettable adventure!
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and friendly service from end to end. Highly recommend.
We booked a family trip to Amboseli and Masai Mara with Extra Miles Unique Adventures in February 2025. They happily put together a unique package that accommodated our requests, enabling us to build an itinerary which met our personal needs. The service was very friendly throughout, with Wanja meeting us personally at the beginning and end of our stay, alongside being on the end of the phone before arrival and throughout our trip to answer questions. Fred and Daniel were truly excellent tour guides, being both professional and greeting us every day with enthusiastic smiles and happily entertaining our children throughout our day trips. Everything ran extremely smoothly and we left full of happy memories and feeling as if we have made new friends with all the Extra Miles staff. Highly recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience with exceptional guide Abouh
We had the most incredible 4-day safari experience in Tanzania with Serengeti African Tours! From start to finish, everything was seamless, with great communitcation. They were willing to tailor the package to accomodate our requests, meaning we enjoyed a mix of camping and lodge accomodation, the perfect blend of comfort and immersion into the natural beauty of Tanzania.
The safari exceeded all expectations but what truly set it apart was our guide Abouh. His knowledge of wildlife and local culture was impressive, finding the perfect balance of informing us and letting us take everything in. His ability to get us to exactly where we needed to be at the right moments ensured we had an opportunity to spot the big 5 (with the exception of a stubborn leopard hiding within a tree). We could not recommend him enough, we are giving him the nickname Mufusa (king) Abouh.
