20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience, 5 stars
I booked through Wakanda after my original booking through another operator was cancelled at short notice - and am I glad that happened! The entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Bartho was always on hand to answer my questions and always responded very quickly which made the admin side of things very hassle free.
As for the safari itself, Lewis was an incredible guide: friendly, patient and over 20 years experience which meant he knew exactly where to put the jeep to get us the best shots of the animals. We saw the Big 5 and often were close enough to them to touch if we'd wanted. The choice of camping was also excellent as it really felt wild and many mornings we'd wake up to animals around our tents which was special.
Finally, we had an amazing cook in Doola who literally was up cooking in the middle of the night to provide us with delicious meals at all times. His bread may be the best I've ever tasted and that's no small feat given how it is made (you'll have to book to find out!)
Overall, an undoubted 5 star experience and one of the best tours I've had travelling. So don't look any further, in Wakanda you are in extremely safe hands.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari
Stephen advised us very well in advance, had answered every question quickly and offered us a incredible safari with wonderful accommodations-especially the pamoja was very nice.
On our 5 day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara we experienced a lot. Our guide Osca was brillant- he is a very friendly guy. He told us a lot about the animals and the nature. We seen so many animals-it was great.
I would recommend Adventure Makers again and again
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable !
My girlfriend and I wanted to do a 5 day camping Safari and struggled to find a provider among the >1000 that exist in Tanzania.
We discussed with 6-7 of them and Suricata appeared to us as the most reactive, with a very fair price (so many companies are robbing you there …) and mostly … customer service oriented ! I cannot emphasise enough on this last point as they really put an effort in here (face to face feedback before and after the safari, birthday of my girlfriend perfectly organized on the spot during the safari, many positive surprises offered that were not part of our package but were ultimately offered….).
Great job of the whole team there: Selim (the chef - amazing food along the way); Ally (organizer from Arusha) and Hilary (owner). Rocky, our guide was the best of the best, we had countless unique moments thanks to him including seeing the big 5, a fight between a leopard and two hyenas for a freshly hunted baby zebra, a private moment with two lion brothers from very very close ….
As in everything, a tour of 5 days camping in the wild cannot be perfect. But the minor car problems were dealt fast and on the spot. Also both Rocky and Ally made sure to listen and take the time to hear our feedback to improve / and tailor the trip to our wishes during the trip.
I can only highly recommend Suricata !
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super Safari through the Tanzanian parks
We spent 5 days on Safari with Suricata and it was a magnificent experience!
We saw the "Big Five", you need a lot of luck but it's mainly thanks to our great guide Rocky!!!
Through the different parks, we saw a lot of animals, such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, hyenas, lions, leopards, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, but also lots of monkeys and birds...
Selim, our chef, cooked great meals for us throughout the safari.
The meals were varied, balanced and above all rich in quantity. It was really delicious!!
We even had the chance to have hot meals for picnics... It makes a difference when it's not very hot!!!
The attention that changes a lot of things, I celebrated my birthday during the safari, Rocky and Selim had prepared a surprise cake for me.
I highly recommend Suricata Safari, it is an honest agency with a very good quality/price ratio!!
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US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly, educative and knowledgeable
It was a good experience to travel and tour with green zone safaris, nature was experienced to the maximum and African food was amazing
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience!!
My son recently graduated from college and we were looking for a unique experience that we could share together. We settled on an African safari and immediately starting looking at the tour operators. There are many with more reviews but none that provided the service of Wito. Wito is a small company run by Abduille, who is from Tanzania. We got to know him with countless emails and a few "live" zoom calls. He was the only person willing to chat with us live as other operators preferred only email. After speaking with a few referrals, we chose Wito in no small part because of Abduille.
We had an amazing time in Tanzania. We were introduced to our amazing driver, Bosco, who took us to Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. From the safari rides (especially with the knowledge of the animals and the terrain from Bosco) to the accommodations and the food, everything was first rate. Abduille recommended that we end the safari with a few nights in a beach town resort in Zanzibar which was well worth it as well.
I highly recommend choosing Wito Africa Safaris for your next trip to Africa. The company is small and they go the extra mile for you. They helped us find the cheapest flights and also provided some great insight into the visas lines at Tanzania which saved us a hour minimum and were in constant contact throughout the trip.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
ETrip Africa was professional, knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the booking procedure. They sent updates as needed, made suggestions and followed through until the trip was over. Aliden was an incredible tour guide, found every animal imaginable, some so far away that we couldn’t see with a naked eye until he pointed them out. He found a way to get close to everything (except for a rhino but not for lack of trying). He took his time and made sure we were satisfied in every way. Would definitely recommend ETrip but ask for Aliden!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Bucket List Safari Experiences
Working with Brett takes so much stress off traveling. We travel from California, USA so it is a LONG trip to South Africa but so worth it every time! We have booked with him several times and his knowledge within the KZN area of reserves, lodges and new experiences is hands down the best. He was able to work within our budget and communication throughout the process of booking was so great. We have a friend that hired him as a private guide and we got to join... boy does he have a passion for wildlife! He has such a passion and respect for the animals, it almost lights you up inside. He understands the importance of a strong eco-system to help preserve and protect the wild life AND educate and uplift the surrounding communities. One of the reserves he booked us at, Phinda Private Game Reserve, do just that and it was one of the selling points on why we chose to book there. We knew our money was going to more than just in the pockets of the owners of the reserve. Whether you hire him as a private guide or utilize his expertise on assistance with booking, you will not be disappointed!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional in each pièce of the tour
An insight view of the most interesting parts of south Uganda, Murchinson Falls, Queen Elizabeth N.Park, and Lake Victoria . Maybe too much driving on transfert days but tempered by splendid lodges enlighted by devoted staff. We won"t thank enough Darius,our guide-driver for his deep involvement, knowledge and efficiency. The low point would be the 4x4 vehicule , an ancient modèle, average in confort but victim of 3 minor issues happily managed by our driver for us not to loose time on our trip.
The highlight of our stay has been the gorillas encounter made safe and enjoyable by rangers, needing à very good hiking ability to get over the slopy area, definitly not for the weak.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick responses, flexible service, daily checkup
We were extremely happy customers after our trip. Our hopes and schedules were wonderfully met during planning. We were in contact with Collins flexibly through emails and Whatsapp. Our planning of the trip was last-minute, to say the least, but thanks to quick responses and great service, we left for the holiday at peace and confident.
Our guides at African Excursion Guest House were fantastic answering all our questions and introducing us to the breathtaking nature. Special thanks for teaching us some Setswana!