20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most kindhearted tour group you'll ever come across!
My friends and I are arrived in Arusha separately so it's safe to say that we were all quite nervous as it was our first time in Africa. Thankfully I had emailed and organised an airport pick up through Serengeti Wakanda prior to my arrival so it was a relief when I saw Bartho waiting outside the airport with my name on a sign, especially as I did not have any data!
Bartho was very friendly and the drive into Arusha was easy and relaxing. I waited for my friends to arrive later in the night before we discussed organising a safari tour. I never felt any pressure or obligation to book with Serengeti Wakanda. However, the choice was easy as both Bartho and his business partner and friend, Carlson were so friendly and sincere.
The camping safari itself was absolutely incredible!!! One morning whilst having breakfast, an elephant walked into camp and stood taller than our jeep! The afternoon before that, zebras ran past as we set up camp! It's something I won't ever forget!
Our driver was knowledgable and respectful of the animals. Our chef cooked the best meals and was so lovely with the whole group.
The tour was well organised and unforgettable! Bartho and Carlson went beyond allowing us to borrow their binoculars and even a cork opener as my friends and I forgot to take one with us! They seem like small gestures, however it means a lot especially as some other tour groups may charge for you to borrow their binoculars, for example. Their generosity and warmth did not stop once the safari tour ended. Upon returning to Arusha, they took us out to experience the local food and market without ever expecting anything in return. I have never come across a tour group or agency with such sincerity or kindness in my travels and cannot recommend Serengeti Wakanda highly enough!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari with the best safari guide
We had a wonderful guide in Paul Poror , a maasai from the local community. Very patient and knowledgeable.
We asked too many questions and he was always eager to explain to us. Thank you Paul for making our safari an unforgettable experience.
IQ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An adventure to remember!
We had an amazing Safari trip! everything was perfect and interesting. Our guide was very professional person, his driving and he knows Selous Park very well, we didn't miss any animal! the Lodge where we been accommodate has exceed our expectations; it's very clean, and the staff are friendly and very polite, food, service and everything was more than good.
For making good memories, enjoying the real Safari and experience the wildlife, I highly recommended the three days/two nights Safari to Selous with Migration Venture Africa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent company
We saw monkeys, lions,elephants,hippos,gazelles,zebras,warthogs,impalas and many birds and other creatures!
Michael is a truly great driver and a gracious host.The depth of his knowledge and practicability good at spotting animals.The food, the lodging were outstanding.They did an excellent job for us.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very poor operator with terrible organisation and incompetent subcontractors.
Bonfire was contracted to organise a safari tour to Tsavo West and Ambosselli. Day one and we have no tour bus and no communication. The day was shambolic with an alternative transport company organised by independents and eventually a 5 hour delayed arrival at our lodge. More alternative transport substituted on Day 2 in two run down vehicles. Third rate guides. Poor itineraries. And finally a broken down vehicle on the last day. Use this company at your peril.
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great
Wildlife very interesting, scenery beautiful, weather good, accommodations good, food ok, transportation most of time good, guide Alois excellent
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The garden eden in a role model country
Chobe is one of the top destinations for safari in Botswana. You have plenty of different wildlife species. I really enjoyed the enormous number of elephants and also the lion population. The accomodation are not cheap, but with the high rates Botswana als protects the area against mass tourism. Only around Kasane it is very busy.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good value budget trip to Masai Mara
We made a 3 day trip to Masai Mara. The wildlife was great. Sami the tour guide was a good driver. He was nice and he make sure that we have seen every animals possible!
The food was simple but very good all meals were included.
Overall is was a good value for budget
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Botswana by Mathias
For safari (guided or self drive) it is really perfect! It is a very safe destination to travel. The focus lies on wildlife, wildlife, wildlife!