Serengeti Wakanda Team
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
- Located 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)
Reviews
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Email Ihor Bondarenko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wakanda the best
We had 7 days safari at northern circuit. Barto from wakanda did meet us in Arusha airport.
At safari 5 days we were with guide Mudi, 1 day with David Simba. In last day we had tour to Materuni waterfall and hot springs with guide Andrew. All guides are very professional. They know all animals and plants even some scientific names. Also there was very good chef Richard who cooked very tasty food all the time
Thank you very much guys, we will never forget this trip
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Email Alex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 6-day Safari in Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro!
Everything was perfect about my experience with this company:
- Timely and on point communication: Batho provided all necessary details, was always available on WhatsApp, helped with the shuttle and accommodation.
- Safari itself: Malisa (our guide and driver) has 12 years of experience and knows every corner of parks in Tanzania, is super fun and upbeat, knowledgeable and reliable. We saw a great diversity of birds and animals, including the Big 5. Malisa took time to stay with the animals and observe them, so that we not only see them but could witness a little chapter from their lives. If you stay in one place for a while, you start noticing how animals interact. It's like a wildlife theater: if you just take a picture and go you'll miss out on the often captivating plot. We also had a couple of early game drives (leaving before 6AM), which are the best, as you get to see animals active before the midday heat kicks in and draws them to a shade.
- Food and drinks: Safari crew made sure we always had 3 meals per day, always well prepared. There also always was plenty of water, beer, and wine - so we were not short on liquids either.
- Cost: I think Safari was perfectly priced, it is an excellent value for money, many times cheaper than the private safari.
- Accommodation: No concerns here either. We spent 3 nights in strong spacious tents and 2 nights in a lodge. Tents are amazing, as you stay literally in the middle of the park, with wildlife sounds surrounding you at night. It's a very cool experience.
- There were also binoculars provided.
I also emailed around 20 other companies before committing to Wakanda, so can confidently say that Wakanda compares very favourably to other offerings which are available. No regrets and strongest recommendations!
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Email Ricardo Silva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari with Serengeti wakanda tours
A few months before the safari I started emailing Bartho and he never got tired of answering my many questions. He's an amazing guy who works to fulfill the customers experience. He even gave us the flexibility of adding more days to the safari which we did.
About the safari itself we had a truly magical experience. Ernest was one of the best tour guides we ever had. He was always willing to go the extra mile for us to see special animals in special locations and always asked us if we were ok with something. Dula was an amazing tour chef. We were expecting some sandwiches and some simple food but chef Dula put the bar very high in terms of quality. We had every day a 3 course menu for each meal and what amazing meals those were. Specially Dula's bread. Best bread we ever had. And all great local dishes and freshest ingredients.
Although we didn't get to see the big 5 we saw some very special scenes, leopard, and even a live cheetah hunting scene thanks to Ernest skill as a guide.
Even with a flat tire, Ernest and Dula kept it cool and managed the situation well.
In one of the last days Ernest asked us if we wanted to change our stop in Lake Natron and all because the lake wouldn't be as cool as we pictured, and to be honest I think it was a great call by Ernest because we managed to sleep an extra night in a lodge (which was very much needed) and we didn't get disappointed.
In the end of the Safari, Bartho made sure to meet me to get my feedback and the ins and outs of our safari.
This safari is so very well organized.
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Email Andrea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing!
After months of careful research for the best Safari tour operator in Tanzania, we chose to rely on the Serengeti Wakanda Safari company which in the end turned out to be an exceptional choice for the unforgettable experience and the extraordinary service it gave us. Bartho the owner is a very nice and knowledgeable person with years of experience. Bartho organized everything and made sure that our whole group had breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by the Chef Dula, who delighted us with local and international dishes accompanied on request by beer or wine of our choice. The 5 day tour included Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National parks. Among giraffes, zebras, elephants and thousand of Wildbeasts, we were lucky enough to see at least 3 groups of lions up close and one day early in the morning we even got to see a male lion hunting a topi from the beginning to the end, which is considered very rare to see, as well as a beautiful leopard in a tree and also a cheetah. All this was possible thanks to Andrew our fantastic driver and guide, who with his experience allowed us to see these beautiful felines that are usually difficult to find and see up close. I would also like to mention the dessert that Andrew had Dula prepare to my wife as a birthday surprise, after I mentioned it to him just an hour before dinner. I seriously recommend everyone to contact this company if you want to get the most out of a Safari and ask for Andrew as a guide. To close I would like to thank Bartho again for the dream come true that he gave us, we will certainly treasure the memories for years to come. Asante Sana!
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Email Amile & Andrea | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Safari Tour Operator in Tanzania!
Bartho the owner and his entire team at Serengeti Wakanda made sure we had the best experience possible, from the first communications to answering my many questions, to making sure the safari covered all our preferred locations at our chosen dates. Our tour guide and driver Andrew is very knowledgeable and a true animal lover, can’t thank him enough for all the info he gave us and all the animals he spotted for us. We even got to watch a lion in action! It was live a movie scene that we’ll never forget. Our chef Dula made delicious meals every day, including freshly baked breads and local Swahili delicacies. Bartho made sure we had plenty of Serengeti beer to wash it all down with. We travel all over the world and haven’t found such a professional group of people that love what they’re doing until now. I can’t recommend this operator fervently enough and I’ll surely use it again should our travel plans brings us back to Tanzania. Asante sana rafiki!
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Email Mikolaj | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time!
can recommend wakanda:) Guide Was perfect. Describe a lot of about Wild Life. We have very Good food(even alkohol include). They helped me before tour too. I was looking for ticket to Nairobi and They took me to bus station and help find The best Price. Thank You very much for everything Guys!:)
Email Claudia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such an amazing experience!
I had such an amazing trip with Serengeti Wakanda Tours. Our driver Ernest was very knowledgeable and had a lot of information to share. Our chef was INCREDIBLE. So much delicious food. And accomodation was organised pre and post safari- which is perfect and made everything so easy.
Bartho was a legend- responded to emails quickly and was very informative. The booking process was a breeze and he answered every little question I had. Airport transfers organised and he was super accommodating to everyone’s needs.
Would definitely recommend to friends!
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Email Sebastian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wakanda Tours organized the perfect 5-day Safari for us
We went on a 5 day safari (Tarangire, Serengeti (2 days), Ngorongoro) with Serengeti Wakanda Tours and had the best trip we could have asked for. Communication, organization, service, and the team itself were excellent.
Bharti (one of the co-founders) handled all the communication previous to our travels. Bharti speaks excellent English and is a genuinely nice and honest person that helps you with all kind of questions before, during and after the trip. The organization of the transportation and safari were seamless and always on time.
If you book with Wakanda, ask for Andrew as your guide and Suleiman as your chef. Andrew speaks good English (he's also fluent in French) and knows everything about the parks and their inhabitants. Furthermore, he's an excellent driver (a skill that one shouldnt underestimate) and has eagle-eyes, which helped us spotting the following animals: Three groups of Lions, incl. cubs from less than 2 meters, leopards, cheetahs, servals, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, elephants, wilder beasts, monkeys etc.
Suleyman is equally cheerful and somehow manages to cook excellent food despite cooking on rather poorly equipped campsites on a nightly basis. As an extra he's also knows many things about the parks and animals and is happy to share his knowledge with you.
All in all, I can strongly recommend you to book with Wakanda. Other than many other providers, Barthi is not pushy and gives you all the time you need to make your decision. Wakanda also doesnt sell its customers to other operators in cases they do not manage to get a full group of six people.
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Email Chad | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip I won't forget.
After booking my tour with Wakanda, Bartho contacted me and answered all my questions regarding transfers from Kilamanjaro Airport, recommendations on where to stay in Arusha town pre and post safari, details of the safari, what to bring etc. He was very professional and timely. Our safari guide was amazing, knowledgeable and patient. We saw the Big 5 and so much more. Our chef made excellent food. The lodging and camping equipment were more than satisfactory. Bartho made sure all transfers were set up and on time. A quality and unforgettable experience all around. Thanks Bartho!
A Safari Experience That Is Set Apart
Finding a safari company in Arusha to serve as transport, guide, and handler of permits and accommodations is simple. There are hundreds. It seems as if everyone either is a guide or knows someone who owns a safari company. So how to pick where to spend your hard-earned money to ensure your dream holiday isn’t a run-of-the-mill experience? I didn’t find asking previous “safarians” helpful. They had nothing which which to compare, and everyone wants to think their experience was the best, right?
Enter Bartho. Does personality and passion count when deciding on a safari? Yes! One is sitting for hours in a vehicle looking at the animals and landscapes. He better be funny, amusing, clever, and willing to go to extra lengths to make me happy. I had the benefit of having been on a previous safari, so I knew exactly what I wanted and Bartho delivered it: speakers/playlists for the long drives to the parks and back, favorite snacks and drinks, specific meal requests for my Maasai friend, early entry to avoid crowds, campground with a view, a safe driver (if you’ve “safari-ed” you know what I mean), and information beyond, “Look, there’s a lion.”
I’m a selective consumer and critical by nature. I had a wonderful time with Bartho and Serengeti Wakanda Tours. Communicate your desires for your ideal Safari, and he will make them come true.