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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good and Very Good
We did a 4d -3n safari with the company; It was an unforgettable experience.
Lenny listened to our desires! we did what we wanted!!
A magnificent experience.
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AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Iconic Tanzanian Experience
Julia and team are pretty organized and have offered very professional and high class service. She had personally overseen each level of detail and have ensured all special request like meal plan , game drives etc are organised as per our request .
Local flights from Arusha to Kongatende and the last minute change from Seronera was managed with easy. Special thanks to the iconic team for the fantastic game drives
Trip was flaw less and Iconic team had made it really special . Looking forward to do another trip soon
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Honeymoon Holiday Ever
My husband and I recently returned from our honeymoon, which included a 7 day safari and a 9 day Zanzibar vacation coordinated by Meijo Safaris, and we couldn't be happier with how everything went. We had an incredible experience. Everything was really well-organized and professional. I would really suggest Meijo Safaris to anybody planning a vacation to Tanzania:)
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing! Unforgettable!
In this comment, I will first give my point of view about what I have experienced and then I will tell my experience in a little detail in case it can be useful to others.
First of all, I would like to thank Wakanda for the experience it has offered us at such a competitive price, without a doubt it is highly recommended to book the tour with them. Of course, I'm sure other companies are also very good but they differ in 3 main things:
1. The price: I did a good study before hiring and it is undoubtedly the most competitive for what they offer. My doubt was if the price was going to affect the quality of the safari, but none of that, it has been incredible.
2. The food: all of them, absolutely every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, our chef (Dula, who cooks super tasty) prepared something fresh and elaborate. We watched other tours eat from lunch-box while we always had our dishes and stews (delicious and abundant, sometimes even too much! I think Dula wanted my weight to exceed 110kg before I left).
3. The desire: probably the most important thing and something that makes the difference, in our case it was Andrew, our guide. The son of a Masai father who converted to Tanzanian society as a Ranger of the Serengeti, Andrew grew up there, Serengeti is his home and it shows. The illusion that he has for the animals and for teaching us everything that wild nature offers in that paradise makes the difference. He is able to see a Leopard on a branch 300 meters away, when we can hardly see that there is a tree. Without a doubt, Andrew was the key to our trip, surely with another guide it would have been great, but with him it has been something unforgettable and unbeatable.
Regarding the hiring part, we spoke with Bartho, it was all very simple, we communicated first by email and then by WhatsApp and he always responded quickly and attended to our requests to see if they were feasible. A 10% initial deposit is required to be paid by card (there is a card fee of 4% or so charged by the bank), so don't be surprised if you are asked.
Recommendations:
1. Bring gel, shampoo, etc. There are no bathroom accessories in the lodges.
2. Start the safari rested, it is very tiring and, for example, landing at dawn from a long trip and starting the safari that same day will make it less enjoyable. Every day you have to get up very early, there are many hours in the car and there is a lot to see, so there is no time to close your eyes in the car.
3. Carrying just the right amount of luggage, the bigger the worse, since constantly changing your base, unpacking and packing a large bag every day is a pain. In addition, depending on the number of people going (maximum 6) a large piece of luggage may not fit in the trunk, although they give you a small backpack so you can put the essentials and leave the suitcase stored if necessary.
4. Clear clothes! It is nature and there will be insects, they are attracted to dark clothing (mainly black and blue) and also light clothing is less conspicuous for animals in general, so it will make you go unnoticed when entering it. habitat.
My experience:
My partner and I did a 6-day tour:
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In my opinion, all places have something, although Serengeti is undoubtedly the wildest. Ngorongoro is amazing too, it's a paradise for animals, it reminded me of the cartoon movie "In Search of the Enchanted Valley" (The land before time) if that place existed it would be this one.
We slept in a budget lodge every day except in Ngornongoro, which was camping. At least 1 day of camping I recommend, since the animals roam freely at night and you hear absolutely everything around you, in our case we had Hyenas, Elephants and Buffaloes next to the tent (we listened to these until we breathed how close they were). The tents are spacious and comfortable, they provide a mattress, sleeping bag, etc. and you sleep well (you have to bring your own towel).
The bad part of the camping was that in our case we had a bit of bad luck and the local guides were doing some courses, so there were a lot of people and the toilets were quite disgusting, normally they keep one for tourists, but this time they didn't. However, I think that the experience of camping for at least 1 night is worth it.
Regarding the lodges, in general quite good, maybe a little more water pressure in the showers would have been good. Correct beds, correct bathrooms and generally clean. They are budget, so we cannot expect luxuries either because they are not being paid for. None had a/c, although there were fans.
If you want something a little more comfortable and luxurious, Bartho can organize it, although this will obviously affect the price. Accommodations are quite expensive (mainly in Serengeti).
It is forbidden to move out of the sleeping places before 6am and you have to return to them before 6pm, those 12h in between are the ones to move and do the game drive (safari). Therefore, the time to wake up is usually around 5:30, so as not to miss the animal activity that can be found first thing in the morning, which is usually the best.
There are private and group safari options.
We joined a group safari (since it was much cheaper and we also like to meet new people), we were 6 people and there was a very good relationship, the organization was very simple and everything went smoothly.
In short, a unique experience that I recommend to everyone. Wakanda does not disappoint and is unbeatable quality / price. I hope to be able to return with them one day, a part of me has remained engraved in Serengeti.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible - Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park Safari
My husband and I enjoyed a 3-day Lodge Safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park back in January 2022. Initially, it took us some time to decide which company to book a safari through, but in the end it was Florent's seamless, prompt and personable communication that made us feel very comfortable booking it through Snow Africa Adventures.
We had the most wonderful time and we felt so grateful to have seen such an abundance of wildlife. Our guide was lovely and made us feel very safe, even when a cheetah jumped on our car! He also graciously managed to retrieve my mobile phone which I idiotically left at the National Park Reception Office. The accomodation was absolutely remarkable, and we wished we could have spent more time there. Even the daily packed lunch was delicious and well thought-out. I definitely recommend booking through Snow Africa Adventures. Thank-you again for such a wonderful time.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick and sure
Unforgettable experience thanks to Claws of Africa. "Speedy Fatuma" has always been very flexible and responsive, especially when changing dates and the number of participants.
The driver-guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The lodges were simply sublime.
Big Five!
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CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Solid safari, knowledgable guides, good experience
I had a good 4-day safari with Jocky Tours that I booked last minute. Our knowledgeable guides Joshua and Alfred were friendly, reliable and very good at spotting and explaining the wildlife in beautiful Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru NPs. I was impressed by how much wildlife you can see within such a short time. Joshua motivated me to do the scheduled game drive on the morning of the third day, even though all other group members had opted to do something else. I was somewhat irritated, however, that I paid 700 USD whereas another group paid only 400 USD per person. I had much better accommodation during the first two nights and a better vehicle, but both still cannot explain the huge price difference. Also, I hope that the driver guides will switch off their engines in the future instead of idling them during breaks – climate change is a concern especially also for their business. I couldn’t find any evidence that this damages the spark plugs, even for safari vehicles.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!!! Service was off the charts!
Trek 2 Kili was a wonderful company to work with. The service was top notch from beginning to end. They literally took care of everything. The lodging before we went up the mountain and afterwards was superb. The food on the mountain was great. The guides, waiter, chefs, and porters were all wonderful. They took such good care of us. I am so grateful for all the work they put in so that I could have an absolutely beautiful experience. Thank you Trek 2 Kili.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lucky we found Frank Tours Uganda
Frank was very quick and patient in responding to all my email and questions. He helped us book an amazing tour that suited our interest.
So early 2020 we booked that tour for January 2021. Frank got the gorilla and chimpanzee permits, booked all the lodges and we paid 30% deposit.
Then Covid really hid and we were in lock down.
So naturally we were worried how much money we will loose, but Frank was able to cancel all bookings and rebooked for us the same tour without any extra costs one year later!
2022 we finally traveled with Frank 16 days through Uganda, saw 6 different Natl. Parks and thanks to Franks eyesight spotted more animals and birds, that we hoped for. Frank is a pleasure to be with, he tried to find for us every animal we wanted to see. He goes beyond his duties, so when we didn’t see much in the Ishasha area of the Queen Elizabeth Park he organised research trackers which were not on the itinerary and we found the tree climbing lions and a leopard.
From arriving at the airport till our last day of the trip Frank took good care of us.
We can't recommend Frank highly enough, he provided us with an exceptional African experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days on the Machame Route plus 2 dyas on safari.
I can't say enough good about Trek2Kili, and our guides Raja, Elia, and Nelson. They were fantastic on every front. From the moment they picked us up at the airport, they had everything covered perfectly. Our guides were great motivators, they were knowledgeable, they were helpful. Our group of 6 followed their advice on everything. With their help, all 6 of us made it to the top!!!
If you're thinking about hiking Kilimanjaro, do it. Hire Trek2Kili, and have the same good time I did