AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 2 day safari - great for your first safari
We had an incredible experience on our 2 day safari in Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater with Taste of Afrika. From start to finish everything was well-organised by the company - Seka kept us well-informed and arranged absolutely everything! From airport pick-up and drop-off, lovely hotels (particularly Farm of Dreams, wow) with such friendly staff, tasty food, to the safari experience itself, we couldn't have asked for a better service. Temba was a brilliant guide on our travels, telling us so many interesting facts about the local flora and fauna, getting us into great positions to see the animals, and driving very adeptly over the sometimes bumpy ground. As a first safari experience we couldn't have been happier, and we'd highly recommend this short safari to other first-timers. We'll be signing-up to a longer one next time for sure.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above all expectations
What an experience! We, a group of 4 people, did a safari of 7 days (Amboseli-Lake Naivaska-Maasai Marai) on Patricia's advise. We gave Patricia a budget and our minimal requirement and she managed to get the maximum out of everything. She was so kind to advise on every question we had and amended the trip time by time according to our needs.
The trip itself was amazing our guide collected us perfectly on time with a van. The van itself had plenty of space for 4 tall dutchies. However the 4x4 would have been more confontrable, but our budget didnt allow. Our guide was so eager to fullfill our animal whish list, and discussed every day the options we had. In this way, we were able to take it easy on some days and go for the maximum on the other day.
The accomodations&food where also above expectations. The only unexpected thing we had was a change in the last accomodation. This was required since the initial accomodation was fludded by the heavy rains. However, we could complain since it changed from outside the Maasai Mara, to inside the park!
We would definately recommend to book it through Travel for Change, especially with Patricia.
Ps, im normally not writing any reviews, but this organisation deserves it!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We could not have asked for a better experience
We booked a 3-day trip to Masai Mara through Twinkle Star. We got excellent help from James who made sure we got exactly what we were asking for. He even contacted us afterwards to make sure we were satisfied with the trip. Our guide Miqal picked us up in Nairobi and from the first minute we felt really welcomed. This whole trip was totally living up to our expectations thanks to Miqal who genuinely cared about giving us the best experience we could ever dream of. We had the greatest time and we will definately be choosing this company again.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are amazing . communication well maintained , organised and well co-ordinated.
with my experience i loved the tour it was well organised , all necessary informations were given on time and the service provided was awesome. The tour guide made sure we were all happy and satisfied . All our expectations were met ; we were able to see the big five and visit the masai village .
Thank you to Stephen and your team for your recommendations and great service and for making sure we had an amazing tour guide( Bonnie) .
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly and Homely
Everything is above expectation then committed and communicated. Good and friendly behavior of hotel staff as well as of Driver cum guide.
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
There is something kind but something to be desired
I searched several companies for a four-day safari. I communicated with some of them, and chose Sereneti Wakanda because it had the fastest feedback and the best reviews. The young president tried to help us in every aspect, including hotel reservations other than safari. As everyone knows, safari tours are expensive. The payment is based on a contract with the company to establish a trust relationship. But we had a different tour from the contract from the first day. I had to go to Tarrengirre on the first day of the contract, but they took me manyara lake saying that the lake was better. In fact, I was a little embarrassed because I chose to exclude some of the companies that didn't go to Tarengirle. They said there were more animals in Lake Manyara, but even if it was true, I wanted to go to Tarengyre, so I was sorry about that. The guide(Simba) was not very kind to us who could not speak English. The problem occurred on the third day. Apparently, the contract said that on the third morning we were going to a game drive to watch the sunrise. But our group was divided into two lodgings, so the guide came to pick us up only after the sun had already risen. On the way, I asked why I didn't go to see the sunrise, but the guide said, "Sunrise? The sun is already out.' I was Angry, I emailed boss to complain about this. the guide who spoke to the boss didn't apologize to me but rather got angry. " Instead of telling him, I told the president right away," he said. He also said that it would have been difficult to see the sunrise anyway because of the bad weather today. Even if it was true, it had to be carried out in accordance with the contract. Satisfaction is a matter for me to judge. Personally, I expected the sunrise the most during the safari tour. And if he couldn't drive a sunrise game, he had to explain to me in advance that he didn't do it for some reason before I complain. Before I left the tour, I was told from boss that our group's accommodations were divided into two. When I heard the story, I was worried that the guide could waste a lot of time picking us up from two places. So I asked how far the two accommodations are from each other. The president said they were close. However, the guide said, "It was hard for me to come and go because it was an hour away from two lodgings." What the hell is true? Of course, we watched all of the Big Five. However, it was quite regrettable that I did not go to sunrise or Tarengirre, which I expected. And I am not quite satisfied that I did not follow the contract and did not seek any concessions from me in advance. But our chef Suleimani was quite friendly and kind. The nature of Serengeti was so wonderful and beautiful, but some of them left something to be desired.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Wonderful and a well planed tour for chimps trekking-
We did a 3 day tour out to Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park with Kaara Adventures, specially to see the gorillas. From Kigali International Airport to Volcanoes National park and from there we enjoyed 130KM driving ride with their tour guide and after that we have some refreshments and get relaxed at a lodge; they provide us. From there we went to explore the Gorilla tracking. During the trip we got the chance to get up close and personal with the Gorilla and spend a full hour watching with photography. This was also amazing among the all activities, as that park was a home for gorillas and some other animals like golden monkey, since there are approximately 5,000 and more gorillas just in Uganda. At the end of tour, they arranged a special trip to the airport. Samuel was great in terms of answering all my questions in a timely manner and making sure everything was as I wanted. He is really such an honest, trustworthy guy.
HR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our visit to the National parks Tarangire and Serengeti and Conservation area Ngorongoro
We just came back from our trip to Tanzania part of which was also safari tour organized by Shemeji Safari company. We had a great opportunity to visit beautiful national parks Tarangire and Serengeti as well as conservation area of Ngorongoro where we enjoyed abundance of animal life and unforgettable colours of true Africa. No need to mention that we brought back home plenty of pictures as well as nice memories which we'll share with our friends and family.
All this would not be possible without excellent guide and reliable driver and we had this in Adam, employee of Shemeji S. We would like to thank him for his valuable and professional support during our entire tour. Due to his efforts, attention and care we managed to learn a lot not only of animals and plants we saw in the parks but also about your nice country and your people. Adam was always ready to answer each of our questions and was even having a book with him showing all animal species we could encounter in the parks.
Finally let me mention that our transfers from Kilimanjaro airport to town of Arusha and back were arranged by the driver named Frank who was reliable and did his job according our best expectations.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent value for money
everything was described. We went on the budget tour and standards were better than expected. Food and accomodation were better than expected.
Me and my 10 year old son had a thouroughly excellent and enjoyable time.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Safari was well planned
This 14days Safari was to Kenya for Maasai Mara Sopa lodge, Samburu Sarova Shaba, Sarova lion hill and Kilima camp in Amboseli. We enjoyed every bit of this Safari. Jimmy was our guide and very knowledgeable. He was also engaging and social. He made us laugh all the way. He was a good time keeper. I got the whole value of my buck. After the Safari we went to Diani for a relaxation time at Neptune paradise. The white Diani beach is sandy and good . I would encourage everyone to go for this Safari. You gotta see animals and then relax. It’s was a 14days if Africa Safari.
We also visited Westgate Mall where we did shopping and bought some souvenirs.
Bonfire Next year when my friends are visiting Africa, I have recommended Jimmy as their guide