Shaw Safaris

OMG - the most awesome self 4wd drive experience superbly provided by Shaw Safaris in Nth Tanzania

Life changing and forever enhancing journey; fully supported by Erika and Paul (and their fantastic team) who's offering and service is 2nd to none.

We learnt quickly that a self drive in this area is not a soft option - there are very good reasons why they only use very robust 4wd landrovers; the roads are a big part of the adventure. Because the Itinerary that we worked with Shaw out took us well off the beaten track - a superb circle through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Ndutu, the Serengeti, Rift Valley and Lake Natron. We camped in the most awesome places, only us, huge views and lions roaring to let us know they knew we were there.
Shaw Safaris Landrovers are in top condition, fully serviced before each trip; and the safari is carefully worked out with all National Park permits purchased in advance by Shaw (a huge advantage as the 'technicalities' of the entry exit system can be challenging). The journey we completed was tough in places - proper 4wd driving (every boys dream to 4wd drive tracks for days on days through Africa), rough camping, tiring etc - but, oh so worth the result.

The result for us - THE most amazing once in a lifetime experiences; we encountered so much wildlife, were right in the middle of the annual wilderbeest and zebra migration, and our 3 hours with 10 herds of elephants over 3 hours in Tarangeri NP was special beyond any words.

We cannot recommend Shaw Safaris enough - if you ever fancy this type of trip these are the team to help you. Oh, and staying a night or 2 before or after at Shaw's home base Twiga Lodge, Usa River, Arusha is a fabulous luxury much appreciated and well worth adding in.