Everything was great really. Safari car in great condition, with charger stations too! I feel very lucky to have had Simon as driver-guide, he was always very patient, willing to accommodate us in our needs and wants, and he really knows his stuff when it comes to wildlife. Always ready on the agreed times, friendly and nice to hear his stories. Best driver by far in the 3 drivers i had while in Kenya and the 3 I had here in Tanzania!
Food was much better than expected, very tasty and plentiful. Idris (sorry if i am not writing it correctly!) was our cook and he is very passionate about his job.
Thank you, thank you! Hope to come back in the future!
DavideBufalini
21 Jul 2023
There is a reason why Serengeti Wakanda has an impressive record of exceptional reviews. The comments of the other customers really helped me trusting Wakanda when booking my first Safari, so let me return the favour.
They are AMAZING. If you want to book a safari, just contact them and you will be extremely happy of your choice, as I am now.
I opted for a budget 7-days safari, 3 nights in tent and 3 nights in lodge. I can guarantee you that the experience will not feel budget at all. Let me explain.
For organisational purposes, I had the great luck to spend the first 3 days with Benji (Benjamin) and remaining 4 days with Bashir. I had the best of the two in one week!
Benji is like a brother now, he is an exceptional team builder, every second is pure fun with him and he is constantly smiling and making you laugh. He is also very knowledgeable and always responds to questions asked! He really takes care in explaining us what and what not to do when we are in a park. He gave us precious details and vital info, and he dealt amazingly with a very close encounter with a curious elephant ???? that was looking into our car ????. If you have the luck to be with him, you will realise how fantastic Benji is. I’m so glad to have met the best “pilot” ✈️ ever! (He calls his car as “plane”). Asante, brother!
Bashir was our guide for the days at the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and what an impressive guide he is! He knows EVERYTHING and EVERY CORNER of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. He literally has a complete map of the full Serengeti in his head, and you can see other guides of other companies asking him for suggestions! He knows the lions (he knows some of them are brother!) and where they live, he knows where to find Leopards, cheetahs and all the other animals! Not only he has more than 9 years of experience, but he also loves what he does. Indeed he says that he is “doing exactly what he wanted to do in life”. How beautiful can this be?
Also, let me tell you that he is bringing you away from the crowds: he organises all the timings and locations in such a way that there are no other cars around and you can enjoy the time with the animals alone. Such a great luck! And listen to him and trust what he does!
With him, we saw 3 cheetahs (2 of them were mothers with 2 and 3 cubs respectively), 3 leopards (one of which while hunting gazelles) and the black rhino in the Ngorongoro. Of course, with him we completed the “big five”, if it is something that is important for you.
Let me also mention that you will have your personal cook while on the safari. While other budget companies have lunchboxes, you will have a cook all for yourself! We had Machete as a cook and he is simply the best!! The food was always tasty, safe and fresh! It is really beyond expectations.
Finally, let me comment on the accommodation. If you are concerned about sleeping in a tent, you will change your mind. The best nights I had there were when we were sleeping in the middle (literally) of the Serengeti and we could hear wild animals from a distance (hyenas, lions etc). It will always be an amazing memory! And is so damn cool! Also, when sleeping in a tent at Ngorongoro you will se the most beautiful sky ever. Trust me!
Overall: just the best. I’m considering doing it again in the future with them again. They are just fantastic and there is no reason on this planet to change company.
Asante Sana! Wakanda forever! ????
If you feel overwhelmed because there are so many tour companies and options, especially if this is your first time and you dont have much information, STOP scrolling down and choose this company!!! Highly 100% recommended. I was in your shoes a few months ago and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have selected this company. It is owned by a local, Bartho who is truly amazing. He is not only a genuinely good person but also incredibly knowledgeable. Feel free to ask him anything!
Our drivers, Benjamin and Abshir, our chief Dullah, Such an amazing crew!! OMG I dont even know where to start. They will treat you like a family. They will do anything for you to have a great experience. My trip was amazing. I hope yours too! Tanzania has my heart now