So grateful to Tanya for curating the African safari of a lifetime! I’d never worked with a travel agent before and didn’t really know what to expect, but trusted Tanya and her process and was not disappointed! It’s hard to believe that a trip so full of bucket list experiences and so seamlessly coordinated could also be relaxing, but she had every single “i” dotted and “t” crossed. From trekking through the mountains to stand just meters away from a family of gorillas, to waking up to a wild bull elephant snacking just outside our tent, to having a private tour of an elephant orphanage (complete with baby elephant cuddles), to a full day exploring Kenya by helicopter, there’s not a moment of this trip I would have done differently. Already thinking about the next trip!

Thank you to Tanya and Wakati Travel for the experience of a lifetime! Our Rwanda and Kenya trip perfectly blended adventure, culture, and connection to conservation. Tanya’s background and local personal relationships allowed us to have up-close experiences that far exceeded anything I could have imagined. We especially loved our time with the amazing and knowledgeable local guides, gorillas in Rwanda, elephant encounters, and the wild helicopter tour. Our evening safaris were filled with tons of wildlife and endless breathtaking scenes. We are grateful for Tanya’s dedication to ensuring our travel was seamless and our time in Africa fostered an appreciation of the land and communities. Truly a life changing adventure.  I can’t wait to work with Tanya again and highly recommend Wakati Travel for anyone interested in visiting Africa!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Tanya at Wakati Travel, and I can't recommend her highly enough! From the very first consultation, she took the time to understand our travel preferences and budget. Her attention to detail and love of Africa was evident; every aspect of our trip to Rwanda, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa was meticulously planned. Her first hand experience was invaluable in planning and she gave us excellent tips and insight. She helped us with everything from what to pack to how to optimize our time in Rwanda with a special focus on conservation and learning about the local culture. The gorilla trek we did was a bucket list for me and I will never forget it!