DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an amazing trip
We had booked a five-day safari with six people. Everything was perfectly organized from the first to the last minute. All the hotels were great, the car was great and the food was excellent, there was even a warm meal for lunch.
Particularly worthy of mention is the Suricata Lodge, a real dream. And of course the one night in a tent, in the middle of the Serengeti.
A special thanks goes to our guide and driver Freddy, we had a very good time with him. Always in a good mood, he took us to the best spots and informed us about the biodiversity. We were able to learn a lot about the country, people and animals. thank you Freddy, you are the best❣️
Thanks also to Daniel, he provided us with all the necessary information for the trip in advance.
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NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organized
We had the combination of Beach and Safari. 3 days beach at Reef and Beach in Zanzibar, flying by plane to Arusha, 4 days safari, flying back to Zanzibar and 3 days Reef and Beach. An ideal combination to relax and see the sun and sea in a tropical paradise, and action during the safari. A wonderful experience, well organized, always a warm welcome in the lodges, very helpful staff, and very reliable. Even with a flight delay the driver was still waiting for us.
Only suggestion: book the morning flight back to Zanzibar. Friends of us had the 10.00 flight with flight link and weer at the beach at 12.30. We had the 16.45 flight with a 2 hour delay and arrived 21.00 at the hotel. So we missed a complete day of the beach part of the trip.
Otherwise a wonderful experience and very well organized. Thank you for your good service
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome
I landed on November 4th without any luggage. Car and guide Yihun were at airport and drove me to the hotel. Melese met me at the hotel and immediately took me shopping for bag clothes etc. he even negotiated the price for me. It was to be a group tour but due to political problems I got a personally guided tour at the group price. I appreciated the fact that Melese hadn’t cancelled the tour. Next day we toured Addis. Yihun and the driver were excellent and we even had a traditional injera, raw meat, BBQ chicken and local beer lunch. Melese and I flew to Bahar Dar and spent two nights at a decent hotel. First day lake and monasteries. We talked about if there was any chance I could spend time with a local Bahar Dar family Next lunch was at his sisters with coffee home made beer araki injera meat and vegetables. It was simply amazing as the kids were there as well. I really felt at home. By organizing the get together Melese surpassed all of my expectations. Fighting broke out that day in Lalibella and we had to reschedule with Melese help. Manuel was my guide in Gander. Sightseeing and Ethiopian lunch. Made local friends at the airport. Ethiopians are friendly and young people approached me so as to practice their English. Lalibela trip was memorable. Muchuw was my guide. We visited the rock churches met drank and ate with locals at an outdoor bar. Children with smiling innocent faces crowded around and it was amazing. This was innocence in the face of war. I was the Only guest at hotel with bullet holes in some rooms due to fighting near by. Next day attended church with the locals. Muchuw and I stopped at a shop and bought a proper football for a group of 10 children who were playing without a proper ball. Met the ringleader at the rock church. Will never forget the look on his face when we gave him the ball. Got back to Addis and flew to South Africa the next day I travel because I want to meet people and learn about their life, aspirations, likes and dislikes. Melese and his team made sure that all my requirements were exceeded and I left Addis with wanting to go back some day. Friends I made there are in touch frequently thru WhatsApp and some have agreed to watch over the lalibela children. Even got another guide to agree to teach the kids to play football. Have travelled everywhere, but this trip I will fondly remember and cherish thanks to Melese and his team.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very professional operator and excellent driver
We did a 4-day safari between the Mikuni and Selous parks
We had a great time with the operator in organizing the tour, which included long car transfers (unfortunately it was not possible to go from Mikuni directly to Selous but it was always necessary to base ourselves in Dar).
The agency guide, Yunus, was very kind and professional and very good at spotting animals. Also due to the season, we didn't see much wildlife at Selous, but the landscape and the tour we were given still thrilled us.
Decent lodge accommodation and very competitive prices.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don't wait - Book Serengeti Wakanda for an unforgettable safari experience!!
**If you are looking for an unforgettable safari experience, then look no farther than Serengeti Wakanda**
I spent a lot of time researching safari operators and I am so ecstatic I chose this company. They exceeded all of my expectations and I cannot recommend them enough.
Bartho was an excellent communicator from the start. He was always very quick to respond and answered all of my questions thoroughly. The booking process was a breeze.
My guide for the Materuni waterfalls, coffee tour and Chemka hot springs was Ben Themmystocles. Ben was incredibly kind and taught me so much about tanzanian culture and history and even gave me a lesson in swahili! He also went above and beyond when he delivered my belongings to my hotel, hours after I realized I had forgotten them in the vehicle.
Benji was my guide for the safari. He took us to parts of the park where there were no other cars and spotted animals far away that other safari guides cruised past. We saw the Big 5! He was also an excellent driver. Many of the roads in Serengeti were flooded due to heavy rain and he navigated the roads like a pro. Benji was so positive and charming throughout our whole time together and you can tell that this is more than his job, it's his passion.
The food on our safari was delicious, thanks to Idris. Each meal had about 5 different dishes to select from and there was always so much variety. Idris also made us homemade bread for breakfast and dinner each day! We never went hungry.
Serengeti Wakanda takes care of everything for you so that you can sit back and enjoy your holiday. I am so grateful for everyone who made this the trip of a lifetime!!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional tour operator
We had a great time with Meru Slopes at Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni.
Our consultant Jerome was very present and quick to give us advice and support for our trip.
Our driver Sale and our cook Gadi were the perfect crew for our Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We enjoyed delicious food and we had and amazing experience with animals and nature in the parks.
We spent a differenti Christmas with our guide Andrew in Materuni, we enjoyed the hot springs, waterfalls and coffe tour there.
Everyone was so professional, we definitely had a great experience.
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent All Around
Arranging for the Safari was not a difficult task with the help of Daudi. The camp gear was clean, new, and very comfortable. Our tour guide Uncle Juma was very knowledgeable with +20 years of experience. The food was good all around. It was a great value for the money!
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very responsive and flexible tour operator who can help customize your Safari trip
Kameraz of Afrika was extremely responsive on responding to my requests and questions when over WhatsApp when planning the trip, and this is the main reason I have chosen this operator to organize my trip.
We planned a 5 day trip across Masai Mara (Kenya) and Serengeti (Tanzania), which required customized transportation but the operator planned it perfectly and everything went smoothly. The drivers in each location always arrived on time and made sure we were safely transported to our next destination.
The tour guides in Kenya and Tanzania were both very nice people with high level of hospitality. It was unfortunate that there were less animals due to the low season, but they tried hard and we were eventually able to see pretty much all species the Safari had to offer. I would especially like to thank Elly who took very good care of our small kids during the trip.
I think pricing was competitive compared to other operators and the quality of the vehicles were satisfactory. They were very flexible on changing plans along the way.
In terms of improvement points,
1) it would have been helpful if they could prepare a detailed itinerary with flight #s and meet up times with each driver, which only partial information was provided and sometimes made us nervous
2) We were taken to Masai village although we had not asked for nor had been explained about, and got ripped off on entry fee, which was an unpleasant experience
3) The guide in Kenya could have done a better job spotting animals, as he made some bets which eventually didn't pay off and we spent a long time just waiting. He was also quiet and didn't explain much about the animals.
Overall, it was a very satisfactory trip and recommend Kameraz of Afrika for those considering a customized trip to the Safaris.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator is amazing! They make travel dreams come true with their fantastic trips.
The service provided by Vision Safari & Tours was outstanding. The tour guides were knowledgeable, passionate, and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a memorable trip.
In terms of value for money, Vision Safari & Tours exceeded my expectations. The tour package included accommodation, transportation, meals, and various activities, all at a reasonable price. I felt like I got great value for what I paid.
As for the tour itself, it was truly unforgettable. We visited breathtaking destinations, saw amazing wildlife, and had unique cultural experiences.
I highly recommend Vision Safari & Tours for anyone looking for an exceptional travel experience. Their communication, service, value for money, reliability, and the tour itself were all outstanding. I can't wait to book another adventure with them in the future!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, providing a once in a lifetime experience.
I would not hesitate to recommend Suricata Safaris to my friends and family. Communication from the start was brilliant, they were quick at responding to our many questions, and we felt reassured that everything was in place before we left the UK.
Me and my friend (gals in our 30s) went on a four day safari and it was beyond our wildest dreams, exceeding all our expectations. Their small company values were demonstrated throughout the trip where they went above and beyond, not only for their own guests but also helping other tourists and drivers. You really do feel the family comradery, which adds to the overall experience and sense of safety, with everyone looking out for each other.
We were lucky enough to see over 25 different species on our 4 day safari, and 4 of the big 5! Our ranger Mr Rocky was brimming with knowledge and happily answered our 101+ questions, ranging from the animals and their habitat to Tanzanian politics. Mr Rocky went out of his way to make sure we had a fun time, lots of good vibes, dancing and singing. He also managed to get the jeep in the best spots for some unbelievable photos.
We opted for the tented lodge accomodation and was lucky enough to stay one night at the Suricata Boma Lodge, which was a once in a life time experience. All the accomodation was great, all with ensuites, and comfy beds. Boma Lodge was true luxury, the bungalows were spacious with beautiful interiors, it had a great pool with views of Lake Manyara, good food and the staff were absolutely fantastic, Miriam was especially good to us, and the fun lady working behind the bar at the pool (think her name was Salome). The staff at Boma performed songs at dinner (they all have the voices of angels) and the night was brimming with joy. Ang'ata was also really great, the manager Alfred was super friendly and the 'tent' we stayed in was beautiful and very comfortable. There were some lovely little touches at the Boma Lodge and Ang'ata, the staff at Ang'ata put hot water bottles in our beds, a much welcome surprise on a cold night.
Each morning Mr Rocky would ready the jeep, so it was clean, tidy and ready for the day. We had all the cold bottled water we could ever need, plus snacks if we were getting a bit peckish. The lunchtime food provided by Suricata Safaris was good quality, it was a hot option, pasta or rice, meat and vegtables. The bathroom facilities (on the road) were good and there were enough scheduled stops for all that water we were drinking.
We hope to be able to return one day and do it all again, this truly was one of the best experiences we have both had, and we would not consider booking a safari with any other company. Thank you Suricata Safaris team for your kindness, good vibes, and making this a trip of a lifetime.
