CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
So supportive and understanding. Knowledgeable and kind throughout the experience
Climbing Mount Kenya was one of the best experiences of my life, Daniel and the guides were a huge part of what made it so special. Their warmth, patience, and encouragement made the journey feel personal, and I’m deeply grateful for the people I got to share it with. The mountain itself was breathtaking, but it’s the connection, laughter, and moments along the way that I’ll carry with me most. Being from Kenya, experiencing this part of home meant so much to me. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure—I couldn’t have asked for a better team to experience it with.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing guide Peter kapino, really knowledgeable and fun
The trip was really well organized and fun, our guide Peter kapino was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and was always doing his best to get us to see all the animals. Peter kapino Would go out of his way to find the animals and get us in the best position. Thanks to him we were able to see the big 5 along with numerous other animals. Peter kapino Really made the trip worth it!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our First Safari in Tanzania. An Unforgettable Experience!
We chose Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris for our very first safari in Tanzania, booking their 7-day package from September 12th to 18th.
Our itinerary allowed us to explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. From the very beginning, we received a warm welcome from both the Wakanda team and the accommodations where we stayed.
Our package included two nights in lodge/hotel-style accommodation and three nights camping, two in the Serengeti and one in Ngorongoro. The camping experience turned out to be one of the highlights of our entire trip, especially considering that it was our very first time camping!
Throughout the safari, we were accompanied by Paulo, our guide, together with Sulle, our personal cook.
Paulo was simply outstanding. He guided us more like a friend welcoming us into his own home than just a tour guide, making us feel comfortable from day one and helping us appreciate every moment even more. He shared his knowledge and passion for wildlife, telling us interesting facts about all kinds of animals, including lesser-known species that often receive less attention than the famous Big Five.
One of the things we appreciated most was his approach to the safari: always taking our time, without rushing from one sighting to another just to tick off as many animals as possible. He always gave us the opportunity to observe, enjoy every moment and, of course, take photographs at our own pace. He was also incredibly attentive when positioning the vehicle, always looking for the best angles and viewpoints to help us capture the animals in the best possible way.
The safari vehicle was also extremely comfortable and spacious, allowing us to bring all our luggage along without any problems. Thanks to Paulo's great company and friendly personality, even the longer drives never felt tiring or boring.
A special mention also goes to Sulle, who treated us to delicious traditional Tanzanian meals every day. The food was always varied, plentiful and genuinely excellent. We really enjoyed every meal, and his presence was another wonderful part of the experience.
Camping was a real revelation! Sleeping in the heart of the savannah, far away from everything, surrounded by the wilderness and beneath an incredible star-filled sky, gave us a unique feeling of connection with nature that is difficult to put into words.
The whole trip went far beyond our expectations, thanks to the professionalism and kindness of the entire team, as well as the good fortune of encountering an incredible number of animals, including some rather rare and difficult-to-spot species.
Our only small regret was not being able to reach the northern part of the Serengeti to witness the Great Migration, as the distances would have been too great given the time available. But, after all, we now have the perfect excuse to come back to Tanzania!
A huge thank you to the entire Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris team and, above all, to Paulo and Sulle, who helped make this journey such a special experience that we will always carry with us.
Asante sana!
Niccolò & Francesco
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great advanture
We had amazing time in our Safari tour in Masaj Mara, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha. Our guide Jack, was very friendly, reliable and always ready and happy to anawer our questions. We saw full Big Five in onw day in Masaj Mara and a lot of other animals including cheetah, elephant's, zebra's and lion's families, giraffes, hyppos and many others.
I can definitely recomand the agency and the guide Jack.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great adventure
We had a great adventure and saw lots of wild animals. I can recommend it. Our Guide Jack was friendly and reliable.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect tour
I found this tour company by chance, and everything was absolutely perfect. They offered us a great price and impeccable service. Our driver Jackson has 20 years of driving experience; he is highly professional and excellent. He reacts quickly when spotting animals and gets us into great spots for viewing and photography. The owner Greater is friendly and patient. She kept in close contact with us before the trip. Even for the hotels I booked elsewhere in Tanzania, she proactively helped confirm the reservations for me. During the safari, she checked in with us daily to make sure everything went smoothly. Thank you, Thamani, for this wonderful safari experience. We will definitely choose you again when we come back.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I chose THAMANI Travel Agency this time, which is my most correct choice! Jackson is so good, professional, kind and friendly. Greater asks whether we have played well every day. Do you need any help? That's really great. Thanks to THAMANI for giving me an unforgettable Serengeti tour. I have to give 5 stars. Next time I go back to Tanzania, I will still choose THAMANI.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing gorillas
My trip to Rwanda was an unforgettable experience, with the highlight undoubtedly being the opportunity to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It was truly amazing and something I will remember for the rest of my life.
Rwanda is a beautiful country, with stunning scenery and so much to discover. Martin, my driver and guide, was absolutely brilliant. He was cheerful and supportive with brilliant driving skills which made me feel safe. He joined in with some activities as I was a solo traveller. His knowledge of the country, its history, culture and people was exceptional, and he was always happy to share his knowledge along the way. He really added to my experience and helped me gain a much deeper appreciation of Rwanda. My trip would not have been the same without him.
The hotels and lodges were excellent, offering lovely accommodation throughout the trip. However, I was surprised by how few other guests there were at many of the properties.
My main disappointment was that I had booked a trip expecting to travel with other guests, but ended up travelling solo after the other bookings fell through. This was disappointing, particularly as the opportunity to share such special experiences with like-minded travellers had been part of the appeal of booking a group trip. I would have appreciated being informed of the situation before arriving in Rwanda.
Despite this disappointment, Rwanda itself was wonderful, the gorillas were simply incredible, and Martin was an outstanding guide who made the trip special. It is a beautiful country that I would highly recommend visiting.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous tour company!
My husband and I have been self travellers/drivers to Africa many times .This trip had two firsts, visiting Uganda and going on a customised tour.
We booked a week gorilla ,chimpanzee trekking as well as visiting Murchison falls,Queen Elizabeth National Park and other activities with Dav's.
It was a wonderful week of travel ,showcasing all that makes Uganda such a beautiful country. My personal highlight was the gorilla trekking.Most amazing animal experience we have ever had. Personally, at age 72 my experience was enabled by the fantastic porters. Please employ them even if you feel you don't need the help.It is for most their sole income opportunity.
I found Dav's incredibly easy to communicate throughout the booking process..My booking contact was Reagan, who ensured all bookings and details were in place with relative ease and little fuss.
We had a Hi- ace van ( in top condition ) just for us! Luxury indeed.
We saw and did some amazing things over the week ,but what made it really special was our driver/guide Godwin.He was incredibly accomodating to our every need and ensured every element of the trip run smoothly. He had a great sense of humour and his knowledge of environment, way of life, history and the people was readily shared with us. Godwin ,we learnt so much from our time with you.
He always went that extra mile ( so to speak) for us . He really personalised the experiences for us not only with booked activities but with the accomodation and the staff. We shared many laughs at each and enjoyed the atmosphere of each place we stayed. Special mention to our stay on Itambira Island, what a magic serene place.
At the end of our week in Uganda we left with not only magic memories enabled by Dav safaris , but also a new special friendship with our Ugandan friend Godwin.
If going to Uganda I highly recommend using this company.
Karen& Alex
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great staff
We did a three-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro tour, and everything went really well. Our guide Eric was very knowledgeable, and our driver Domi was very professional. Thanks to Domi’s knowledge of the park, we managed to see all of the Big Five. The lodges where we stayed were very nice, and the food was also excellent. The price was fair compared to other options. Their response time to messages was good, though there are still a few small things they could improve to be perfect. But overall, everything was really good.
