RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best
Thank you so much for our 7-day safari,we will never forget these emotions! Everything was perfect, and we would love to come back here.We were with a child of three years old, and everything went just amazing ! Simon arranged everything: hotels, safaris,a wonderful guide Peter.Our guide showed us a lot of animals,we even found a leopard and a cheetah)We recommend this company to everyone,you are the best,thank you for our best holiday!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience in my life!! Amazing safari and Kilimanjaro climb.
We climbed Kilimanjaro via Lemosho 8 days route and went for a 4-days safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangiri.
At first, we were on a four-day safari with Fredrick and Salim. We spent nights in a tented camp, so felt very close to the nature. I personally didn't hear any dangerous animal sounds at night :-)
Fredrick was a real professional in his work - he spotted animals where we and the other drivers did not see them, made sure to show us and waited until we found them all. In addition, he told us so much about the habits and lives of the animals that we could probably drive tours ourselves :-) Salim was our cook. The food was amazing! It was so nice to get out of the car after 5 hours of safari and see a table served with a 3 course lunch. The guys became our friends! Thank you so much!
After that we climbed Kilimanjaro. We made a 8-days route in 6 days, because we showed a very good acclimatization. Our guides checked our oxygen and heart rate in every camp, so I felt very safe at a summit day. They are experts in climbing, so we spent many hours talking about the mountain and some local traditions. I will miss our guides very much!
That was my first experience of sleeping in a tent, but the equipment provided by Suricatas was very warm and comfy, so I felt like in a 5stars hotel with delicious food!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reputable and professional tour operator
We went with Takims for a weekend to Saadani NP, from Dar. It was a great experience, and the company was one of the more professional and well-organised I've come across. Vehicle, guide, and service was all top notch - you can see these guys have been in the industry for a long time, and know their stuff. If you're looking for a safari company, Takims is the way. Extremely highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun trip where we saw all the big 5!
we had a great tour. The price was good value, the accommodation was good, the guide was great and we saw all the big 5. I would highly recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a great exposure of lifetime, to Ngare Ndare park, thanks to Bovid Africa Safaris
The day began well when we all kept time to our respective pick up and Bovid team was ready on time to pick us. We stopped at Canola plantation to view Mt.Kenya and in the process we learnt how Canola is grown, second stopover was at Nanyuki equator and we were briefed on what happens there. Finally we got to Ngare Ndare park and we did hiking of 3.5km to and from waterfall covering 7km ,we enjoyed swimming into the cold water from the waterfall pool. finally and not the least we had a canopy walk that was 500m long and 1m above the ground. The day was such an amazing day as I meet new friends and we managed to get back to Nairobi early enough and get enough rest to start a week. Bovid Africa Safaris is Clients base as they ensured we utilized every single minute of the day without getting bored, I would confidently recommend non-traveler and traveler to use Bovid and you will not regret
CM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great adventure
First of all very reactive staff during booking as we book everything a week before our departure. Pando was always reactive and it help us choosing the right safari, visa information even for transfer to avoid big commission. Saleh our guide was at the airport as schedule and the trip was just amazing all along.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dreams of the Wild/Wildest Dreams
For most of us, the adventure of a wild safari in Africa is something we can only expect to experience once in a lifetime. With so much expectation and desire riding on such a trip, it's little wonder that choosing a tour company can frustratingly difficult. Wakanda safaris lived up to all our expectations and then some, facilitating an experience neither I or my friends will ever forget.
The outstanding organisation, communication, local knowledge, and general amiability of everyone involved all contributed towards our adventure in Tanzania's national parks. We visited the Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. We saw lions, hippos, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos (at a distance!), giraffes, zebras, wilderbeests, baboons, and a plethora of other species that I either can't remember, or don't know the name of! Aside from the national parks and animals, we enjoyed countless authentic cultural experiences at the various towns and villages along the way.
Our five day/four night safari included two nights in a hotel and two nights camping. The hotel was very comfortable and had all the necessary amenities. When camping, everything was taken care of, so all we had to do was enjoy a couple of drinks while discussing the sights of the day and enjoy the night sky full of stars. The chef/cook that traveled with us put together an impressive feast for us each night; the source of envy for tours staying at the same campsites. Our guide, Melisa and our chef, Dula, were at the same time both professional and incredibly fun. In most national parks, we'd regularly hear the crackle of the CB radio, with others asking Melisa where the animals were!
It goes without saying that I would recommend this safari, and have already done so with many of my friends and colleagues. I'm not exactly sure how Wakanda Safaris compares in terms of price at the time that you're reading this, but I will say that, for such a once in a lifetime experience, it's worth choosing a tour company that obviously has a passion for what they do, such as Wakanda.
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A company you can trust
I have been on safari in Kenya over 20 times, but this was my first time using Tazama Africa Holidays. Their safari was so good that I would ask for them again next time.
I was looking for a private tour with lodge accommodation instead of camping, so I was prepared to pay much, but the tour was very reasonably priced.
And in order to cut costs, I asked for a minivan instead of a four-wheel drive, but they said, "It's raining a lot," and sent me a four-wheel drive and didn't charge me extra. In fact, it rained a lot and I think the minivan would have gotten stuck.
Antony, who we had been communicating with via email from Japan, was our safari guide.
He found Tano Vora (five cheetahs) as soon as we arrived in the Masai Mara, also spotted a rare lion in Lake Nakuru, and three times we saw cheetahs which are rare in Amboseli. I think his skills are very good.
I had a really wonderful game-driving, ‘cause as I said I wanted to see the sunrise he could prepare breakfast early in the morning, and had a full day drive from 6:00 am to 5:45 pm, he had given me everything I've ever wanted.
He did a good job of stopping the car right in front of the animals, and also answered all of my detailed requests, such as "Back up another 50 centimeters! I was happy to get the photos I wanted.
I didn't specify a lodge, but all the lodges he offered me were very nice.
Especially, the Base camp I stayed at in the Masai Mara, it was a very good room along the river and I could spend a luxurious time.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brill Trip with a Great Guy
Anthony is open to any requirements you have, or any specific things you wish to do - my only advice is, just trust him and the process!
I did an amazing 11 day Safari - and enjoyed every second.
I did worry at first that maybe it was too long, as many others had been on maybe 3 or 4 days...well, in the end, I wished I could have stayed longer!
It has been an incredible experience, I saw all the animals I dreamed of and many - with the red elephants of Tsavo a personal favourite!
The accommodation was great and the company even better.
Anthony is somebody who really cares about what you experience and what you see - you can’t buy that, but it is so much better because of it!
Enjoy!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Easy, friendly and generous staff
Booked with them five months in advance, wasn’t happy when the venue was changed but I understood it was because of Covid precautions. They kept us upto date with the state of travel and when we finally got to Malindi, we enjoyed the staycation. Great reception too, from airport transfer to visiting the attractions, their website had everything true.