20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, flexible and reliable, with knowledgeable guides who made our first safari straightforward
We did a 4-day safari with Josana Tours covering the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha and had a really good experience.
It was our first time booking a safari, so we weren’t completely sure what to expect. Quite a lot of the organisation was done informally over WhatsApp, which we were a little nervous about at first, but everything worked out absolutely fine. Communication was good, pricing was clear and they made the whole process very straightforward.
They were also really flexible. We decided quite late that we wanted to do a hot air balloon ride in the Masai Mara and they managed to arrange it for us, which ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. They also organised our hotel and airport transfers, which made things much easier.
Charles and Dennis were both excellent guides — friendly, knowledgeable and really keen to make sure we got the most out of the safari. We did have a vehicle breakdown which meant one of our days in Nakuru was cut a bit short, but it was handled efficiently and they went out of their way to make up for the lost time the following day.
We saw pretty much everything we had hoped to see, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, black rhino, elephants and giraffes. The accommodation and food were also both very good throughout.
Overall, we thought it was great value for money and would definitely recommend Josana Tours, particularly if it’s your first safari and you want someone to make the whole process easy and well organised.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome family safari company
We had the best family safari. They looked after everything and the kids had a blast.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best driver in the Mara, James Gichina
James was the best driver we could’ve had. Was very friendly and kind!
We turned up for a 3 hour game drive and managed to see so much. The best driver in Masai Mara by far!
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James Gichina
Perfect tour guide and excellent experience that I never had before
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James Gichina
It was such a great experience. It is first time to take part in Safari tour. I’m so satisfying to join that.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
James Gichina
We had an incredible time, James’ brilliant driving got us to all the sightings first and in the position to see everything. Within a few hours we had seen all of the big five, including a lion hunt, as well as cheetah, hyenas and plenty more
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The honeymoon safari of our dreams, thanks to Gerald and Serengeti Wakanda!
We've just returned from our honeymoon safari in Tanzania with Serengeti Wakanda, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. Five stars doesn't feel like enough!
From the very beginning, the booking process was easy and communication was excellent. The team were quick to respond and happily accommodated all of our requests and changes to the itinerary along the way.
The tour itself was incredible from start to finish. We visited Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, and each one was spectacular in its own way. At the start of the week, our guide Gerald asked what we were hoping to see, and we told him our dream was the Big Five. We were lucky enough to see them all!
Gerald was a huge part of what made this trip so special. He was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly knew the best places and times to find everything, but he was also patient and never rushed us, whether we wanted to linger longer at a sighting or were ready to head back after a long day. Just as importantly, he was a genuinely great person to spend the week with: kind, funny and so personable. Everywhere we went, it was obvious that everyone loved him, and by the end of the week, so did we! When you're spending so much time together, it makes a world of difference to have a guide who's as easy to get along with as Gerald. You could also tell he was often just as excited as we were about the sightings. Even after 10 years in the job, he clearly loves what he does.
Our highlight was seeing a leopard for the first time, just after it had caught its dinner and was trying to drag it up a tree. It was such a unique experience and felt truly special to witness.
The accommodation Serengeti Wakanda chose for us was 10/10 throughout, and the food was plentiful and delicious. We especially loved having our lunches out in the middle of the parks with a glass of wine. How many people can say they've done that?!
Overall, we'd recommend to everyone to 1) do a safari, and 2) book it with Serengeti Wakanda. You won't regret it! Just be prepared for those early starts… they're a killer 🤣
Thank you so much to Gerald and the whole team for giving us memories we'll treasure forever.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional, responsive, helpful and experimented
The tour was very responsive via either email or WhatsApp. The service provided was exactly as described in their offer, the mid budget certainly matched our expectations at least, if not exceeded. Extremely good value for money. We were fortunate enough to see the big 5 in less than 3 hours so our experienced is biased but nonetheless spectacular.
The guide David was very experimented, reactive, quick, knowledgeable and funny. Definitely recommend going with him if you can.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience curators!
This is the 2nd trip I’ve booked with LDT this year and on both occasions, I’ve had nothing but the best experience.
Mariel who handled my inquiries and bookings on both occasions is simply amazing. Very friendly, courteous, patient and understands the assignment! (I highly appreciate that)
She made my solo trip very effortless…all I had to do is show up. It’s exactly what I needed. Right from hotel and flight bookings, check ins all handled. The airport transfers (Elijah and Denis at Malindi really gave me the VIP treatment). The car was very clean, perfect AC and friendly too and most importantly they kept time!
Everything was just perfect. I’d highly recommend LDT if you want a niche and well curated experience for your trip!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the Best Family Experiences We’ve Ever Had
We had an amazing time with Tanzania Choice Safaris. Brenda spent weeks going back and forth via email to get our trip perfected. Our guide and driver, Kakasii, has decades of experience and it really showed. He took us through incredible parts of Ngorongoro and made the entire experience easy, fun, and educational for our family.
We saw everything we had hoped to see and more, including hippos, black and white rhinos, zebras, ostriches, elephants, flamingos, and many other animals.
One of the most unforgettable moments was watching a lion eating a zebra while a jackal cautiously tried to sneak in for a bite.
Kakasii took great care of us throughout the trip, including providing boxed lunches and arranging a wonderful picnic in the park.
We stayed at Lemala Osonjoi Lodge near the Ngorongoro crater, where the food was fantastic, and we loved ending the evenings sitting around the fire.
Our kids learned so much and had such a great time that they wanted to go back into the park again the next day, which they did. This was truly one of the best tours and family trips we have ever taken. We would absolutely recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris and Kakasii and Brenda to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania.
The trip was easy for us since we are American but live in Rwanda.
