PT
An absolutely exceptional safari from start to finish ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Choosing Serengeti Wakanda Tour was one of the best decisions we made for our honeymoon. From the very first conversation to our final goodbye, everything was exceptionally well organised, thoughtful and personal. We could not recommend them more highly.
It all started with the presales team. Ymke and Aishwarya were fantastic throughout the planning process. They listened to what we wanted, gave us excellent suggestions and helped us shape an itinerary that was much better than what we would have planned ourselves. Their recommendation to fly directly into Kogatende in Northern Serengeti, rather than spending hours driving there, was brilliant, as was their advice on how many days to spend in each area. We always felt that they were genuinely trying to create the best possible experience for us, rather than simply selling us a package.
Our experience continued with Fabby, who picked us up from Kilimanjaro Airport and took us to our hotel in Arusha, and Cuthbert, who later took us to Arusha Airport for our flight to Kogatende. Both were incredibly friendly, talkative and welcoming, always with a smile on their faces. It immediately gave us confidence that we were in very good hands.
And then we met Felix, our safari guide — and honestly, how lucky were we!
Felix was absolutely outstanding. From the beginning, he explained the Serengeti rules and everything we needed to know, and he patiently answered every question we had with incredible detail. He was funny, kind, attentive and always willing to help.
But what really made Felix exceptional was his knowledge of the Serengeti and his skills as a safari driver and guide. His ability to spot animals at an almost impossible distance was incredible — sometimes he could see things with his naked eye that we could barely find with binoculars! He seemed to understand the animals and anticipate what was about to happen. We witnessed not only the Big Five, but also some extraordinary wildlife interactions and action happening right in front of us. There were several moments when it genuinely felt like Felix somehow knew what was going to happen next.
For our stay in Central Serengeti, we were also lucky enough to experience the new Lala Salama Luxury Resort, which was outstanding. Everything was brand new, beautifully designed and incredibly comfortable. As honeymooners, we were welcomed with a special room setup, and the entire team was exceptionally kind and attentive throughout our stay. The views from the dining area and outdoor spaces are simply breathtaking — the kind of scenery that photographs really cannot do justice.
Our final day in Ngorongoro was equally unforgettable and was the perfect way to finish an incredible safari.
And as if all of this wasn’t enough, Serengeti Wakanda also surprised us with some lovely gifts — a T-shirt, a Maasai shuka and mugs. Such a thoughtful and generous gesture that we really appreciated.
Looking back, what stands out most is not just the incredible animals and landscapes, but the people. Every person we interacted with genuinely cared about making our experience special.
100% recommended. If you’re planning a safari in Tanzania, we would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Serengeti Wakanda Tour. They exceeded our expectations in every way.
And we are already looking forward to coming back — next time with our kids! ❤️🇹🇿
Ana & Nuno, from Portugal 🇵🇹
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience
Highly recommended! Veey professional organisation, everything went very smooth, they accommodated all our request. The guide Rashid was very experience, even in high season he managed to avoid long queues and we saw all big 5 with him and learnt a lot. Special thanks to our special chef Richard that was cooking delicious meals every day, we enjoyed it a lot ! If we ever come back we will do the safari with you, love and peace !
Reliable, trustworthy operator who goes the extra mile to bring you the best experience possible
Jael from Jacmiya Safaris was extremely communicative from day one. They reminded us about visa and vaccination requirements, and even checked whether we actually needed a visa (we didn’t). They crafted a Masai Mara-only itinerary at the exact duration and budget we wanted. When our accommodation at Zebra Plains turned out too cramped and stuffy, we shared with Jael and had a room upgrade as a solution within the hour.
Evans, our guide, made our safari truly special. He personalized the entire experience, making sure we saw not just the Big 5 but also hippos and crocodiles — animals we specifically wanted to see beyond the usual checklist. He stayed in constant contact with other guides to track sightings, which meant we made the most of every drive. During the Great Migration, he went beyond just wildebeest, giving us multiple chances to see zebra crossings too. Beyond the animals, Evans was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing facts about Kenya plants, medicinal herbs and birds that gave us a full safari experience, not just a wildlife-spotting one.
Overall, Jacmiya Safaris is a truly reliable agency that delivered the best possible first safari experience for us. We’re incredibly grateful and highly recommend both them and Evans to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Safari Experience
An absolutely wonderful safari in Tanzania! 🇹🇿
Everything was simply perfect, from start to finish.
Our guide was absolutely top-notch — incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, friendly and always attentive to our needs.
We saw an incredible variety of animals in breathtaking landscapes. Every day felt like a real-life documentary! 🦁🐘🦒
The lodges were absolutely amazing, with stunning locations and exceptional service.
The organization was flawless, and we always felt well looked after.
We experienced unforgettable moments and made memories that will stay with us forever.
A huge thank you to the whole team for making this trip so special.
If you’re dreaming of discovering Tanzania, don’t hesitate — we highly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour - great accommodations, transport, and awesome tour guide (Bonnie)
Splendid was a great tour company to deal with, from the very start. Jaynnet helped us customize our tour to our liking, and helped answer all our questions prior to the trip. They even suggested and completed a last minute change in the itinerary so we can catch the migration, which we did! Jaynnet also continuously checked in with us during the trip, to ensure everything was ok. All costs were very clearly layed out, and all the accommodations were top notch.
Huge shoutout to our guide Bonnie, who helped us see all the Big 5 within our first two days! Bonnie was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and kind.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Has a swift response and professional.
Overall the safari tour has a good arrangement including the accommodations and itinerary. Under the leading of our tour guide, we can see the Big 5 even the black rhino. It’s a great experience and happy to choose Josh with us.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bonnie was fantastic, a gentleman and very knowledgeable and a great driver
Our trip was fantastic, the lodges were good. Splendid is definitely a reliable company.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super responsive planning and great experience
The upfront planning with Steve was super responsive and flexible. Multiple times I asked for options to modify something and he had a quick response with information for how to make it happen.
I think the price for what we received was very competitive. Our tour guide (Titus) was ready for us when we landed, and he was superb the entire time. He took our requests into consideration all along the way, was very experienced and knowledgeable, and helped make it a great experience.
We added in a hot air balloon ride and Maasai village tour, which were super simple to add to the plan thanks to Steve, and both were really good.
Great experience overall - thank you!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Josesp was the best. He was very polite and knew all the information that was asked from. 7 Stars
This tour was one of the best trip we have ever taken. Both game reserves were outstanding and very comfortable. The game reserves tour guides were great and very knowledgeabled on the animals in thier area. Outstanding service.
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A rewarding experience
The guide was excellent and very experienced. He knew exactly where to go during the game drive to spot the animals. We saw so many different kinds of animals, including rare species, and even got to witness the Great Migration. It was truly an unforgettable and worthwhile experience.