Serengeti Wakanda Team
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Johanna Lüttge | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wakanda Forever! Wakanda for Life!
In March 2022 we did a Safari with Serengeti Wakanda Tours. We went for 5 days and in this time we visited Tarangire, Serengeti and Norongoro National Park. In general our communication and the planning with the company was very easy and we were more than happy. Our requests were answered really fast and even a little change for the beginning of the tour was possible.
We went with our guide Andrew and the cook Dulla. These 5 days weren't just a Safari with guides and clients, we became a really good team and good friends. Andrew is one of the kindest persons we know, he takes care about everything and if there are any questions or problems, he is always there with solutions. Because of his experience we have seen so many spectacular things. Everytime something happened we were the first group to be there and sometimes guides from other companies followed him. The last night in Serengeti he told us that he has heard lions and just 10 minutes later we drove through some little roads and saw more than 10 BABY LIONS. We saw all Big 5 and learnt so much from him. All the discussions at dinner were so interesting, because he has so many experiences and so many stories and facts to tell.
Dulla made sure that we always had enough energy to experience all these moments. While other groups had lunch boxes, we got big menus and even vegan food was no problem. He took care of all of our desires, so we had the best food ever. They were so attentive, that those nights we watched the sunset, they brought us popcorn and drinks. We couldn't be more happy about our Safari! The vibe in the company was very kind and comfortable and communication with chef, guide and cook was really easy and flexible.
To have a good safari, everybody needs an Andrew and Dulla by ones side! Thank you for those incredible days! We are already missing the animals, food, discussions and especially the time together!
Wakanda Forever! Wakanda for Life!
Nina & Johanna
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Email Sunita Bendale | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Tour Guide Ever!
I’m so glad I booked a tour with Serengeti Wakanda Tours. Andrew was my guide and he was absolutely amazing! March is the beginning of the rainy season in east Africa, but thankfully the weather was perfect. Andrew has a ton of experience getting around all the parks as efficiently as possible and has an amazing eye for spotting animals hiding in the distance. 80% of the time he would spot an animal with his bare eyes, while I was there struggling to spot it with binoculars. After spotting animals, he is so skilled with his knowledge of the roads that he was often able to get us very close to the animals for amazing shots. If there was a road that led to a closer view, Andrew knew how to get there…. he used his “nature GPS” and it was spot on each time. The chef was Dullah and we couldn’t have asked for a better cook. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all included - freshly cooked and amazing. Dinner included an appetizer, entree, and dessert, all freshly cooked. The tour organizer and owner, Bartho, was a great communicator and extremely helpful. All staff are so friendly and enjoyable. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend Serengeti Wakanda Tours with Andrew and Dullah.
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Email Iñaki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing! Unforgettable!
In this comment, I will first give my point of view about what I have experienced and then I will tell my experience in a little detail in case it can be useful to others.
First of all, I would like to thank Wakanda for the experience it has offered us at such a competitive price, without a doubt it is highly recommended to book the tour with them. Of course, I'm sure other companies are also very good but they differ in 3 main things:
1. The price: I did a good study before hiring and it is undoubtedly the most competitive for what they offer. My doubt was if the price was going to affect the quality of the safari, but none of that, it has been incredible.
2. The food: all of them, absolutely every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, our chef (Dula, who cooks super tasty) prepared something fresh and elaborate. We watched other tours eat from lunch-box while we always had our dishes and stews (delicious and abundant, sometimes even too much! I think Dula wanted my weight to exceed 110kg before I left).
3. The desire: probably the most important thing and something that makes the difference, in our case it was Andrew, our guide. The son of a Masai father who converted to Tanzanian society as a Ranger of the Serengeti, Andrew grew up there, Serengeti is his home and it shows. The illusion that he has for the animals and for teaching us everything that wild nature offers in that paradise makes the difference. He is able to see a Leopard on a branch 300 meters away, when we can hardly see that there is a tree. Without a doubt, Andrew was the key to our trip, surely with another guide it would have been great, but with him it has been something unforgettable and unbeatable.
Regarding the hiring part, we spoke with Bartho, it was all very simple, we communicated first by email and then by WhatsApp and he always responded quickly and attended to our requests to see if they were feasible. A 10% initial deposit is required to be paid by card (there is a card fee of 4% or so charged by the bank), so don't be surprised if you are asked.
Recommendations:
1. Bring gel, shampoo, etc. There are no bathroom accessories in the lodges.
2. Start the safari rested, it is very tiring and, for example, landing at dawn from a long trip and starting the safari that same day will make it less enjoyable. Every day you have to get up very early, there are many hours in the car and there is a lot to see, so there is no time to close your eyes in the car.
3. Carrying just the right amount of luggage, the bigger the worse, since constantly changing your base, unpacking and packing a large bag every day is a pain. In addition, depending on the number of people going (maximum 6) a large piece of luggage may not fit in the trunk, although they give you a small backpack so you can put the essentials and leave the suitcase stored if necessary.
4. Clear clothes! It is nature and there will be insects, they are attracted to dark clothing (mainly black and blue) and also light clothing is less conspicuous for animals in general, so it will make you go unnoticed when entering it. habitat.
My experience:
My partner and I did a 6-day tour:
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In my opinion, all places have something, although Serengeti is undoubtedly the wildest. Ngorongoro is amazing too, it's a paradise for animals, it reminded me of the cartoon movie "In Search of the Enchanted Valley" (The land before time) if that place existed it would be this one.
We slept in a budget lodge every day except in Ngornongoro, which was camping. At least 1 day of camping I recommend, since the animals roam freely at night and you hear absolutely everything around you, in our case we had Hyenas, Elephants and Buffaloes next to the tent (we listened to these until we breathed how close they were). The tents are spacious and comfortable, they provide a mattress, sleeping bag, etc. and you sleep well (you have to bring your own towel).
The bad part of the camping was that in our case we had a bit of bad luck and the local guides were doing some courses, so there were a lot of people and the toilets were quite disgusting, normally they keep one for tourists, but this time they didn't. However, I think that the experience of camping for at least 1 night is worth it.
Regarding the lodges, in general quite good, maybe a little more water pressure in the showers would have been good. Correct beds, correct bathrooms and generally clean. They are budget, so we cannot expect luxuries either because they are not being paid for. None had a/c, although there were fans.
If you want something a little more comfortable and luxurious, Bartho can organize it, although this will obviously affect the price. Accommodations are quite expensive (mainly in Serengeti).
It is forbidden to move out of the sleeping places before 6am and you have to return to them before 6pm, those 12h in between are the ones to move and do the game drive (safari). Therefore, the time to wake up is usually around 5:30, so as not to miss the animal activity that can be found first thing in the morning, which is usually the best.
There are private and group safari options.
We joined a group safari (since it was much cheaper and we also like to meet new people), we were 6 people and there was a very good relationship, the organization was very simple and everything went smoothly.
In short, a unique experience that I recommend to everyone. Wakanda does not disappoint and is unbeatable quality / price. I hope to be able to return with them one day, a part of me has remained engraved in Serengeti.
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Email Amande | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All went well with the booking and the logistics. No comments, we recommend.
I warmly recommend Praise as your safari guide, he was super motivated, knew the good spots and moments to see the animals, very knowledgeable and helpful in everything! He also a very nice guy in general, we had a lot a very interesting talk about every kind of things :)
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Email joel ryane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
funny, charismatic and very knowledgable
these guys are amazing far exceeded my expectations i would highly recommend using them if your considering a safari, there isnt enough i could say about how happy i am about the service they provided.
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Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
outstanding and great experience
We did the 5 day safari with one day Tarangire, 3 days Serengeti and one day Ngorongoro. I have to say that even 5 stars are not enough here. For this price you can't get a better safari experience. We did the tour with Felix as our guide and he always found the perfect spots to observe the animals, always provided us with very good information about the animals and was always very helpful. And last but not least, we saw the Big 5, thanks to Felix. Really a very good guide.
And the food was provided by Dullah, who is an excellent cook. The food was first class and simply outstanding what delicious food he always prepared for us. Always fresh and delicious.
We always stayed in tents with mattresses and sleeping bags, everything was provided for us and was very clean and fresh.
Can only recommend Wakanda Safari, really excellent service
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Email Victor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience.
In 6 days, we saw most of the parks near Arusha. The landscapes are magnificent, especially the Serengeti. We even had the chance to see the Big 5 even though it was starting to be out of season.
Special mention to the staff who made this excursion unforgettable. Andrew our guide was absolutely brilliant. He is funny, he speaks French and he is hot to answer all questions. Don't hesitate to ask for it, it's worth it. Dullah the cook has made magic with next to nothing, and Bartho manages the whole organization with efficiency, good humor and kindness.
I left alone, I came back with lots of friends and lots of photos.
Frankly, I was freaked out to book such a long and cheap tour, but I have to believe that camping is the genius idea for backpackers who don't want to break the bank.
In short, go for it!
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Email Charlotte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The next week ever!
The most amazing safari tour to go on! I did the 6 day budget safari and it was far better than I had ever imagined. We had Andrew as our guide and you could tell he loved his job and was passionate about the animals. He went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing week and answered all the questions we had. The food was amazing and you definitely won’t be hungry during this safari. Best week of my life and I felt like I was part of a real family on this trip. Thanks guys! You are awesome!
Email Natalie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, organised and fun!
We had a great Safari with Wakanda, we booked the 5 day budget tour to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we saw more animals than we possibly hoped for or expected, including three rhino! And the landscapes were so beautiful. We are so happy with our experience.
The organisation by the manager Bartho was so great, he personally responded via WhatsApp quickly and friendly and made booking the safari so easy! We felt like we were in great hands. He also came to personally meet us when we arrived in Arusha to brief us.
All the accommodation was clean and comfortable during our safari with very friendly staff. We had three days in budget lodges and one day camping.
The Safari vehicle was spacious, well maintained and comfortable which was important for long rides.
The food from our cook Solomon was excellent. We ate so well and enjoyed all of our meals. They were really delicious and Solomon was very friendly and happy every day! We enjoyed talking with him a lot.
Our guide Moses is a very friendly and sweet guy. He was so great at spotting animals and getting us to the best spots to watch and take pictures which was great! he also stopped anytime we asked and stayed later if we saw something interesting. He respected the park rules at all times which we really liked as we saw some other guides driving off road/ speeding and disturbing the animals but he was very respectful. He answered all of our questions about the animals when we asked. He maybe could have provided a little more information about the animals and landscapes along the way but we saw so many great things that we didn’t mind.
We would recommend Wakanda for a Tanzanian safari!
Thank you!
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Email Andrej | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
Bartho was amazing - he answered every question and took care of absoutely everything! Our guide was knowledgable and patient, overall it was a great experience, and the price was good as well. Wakanda forever!