HAPPY CLIENTS
Claws of Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Budget camping tours that can start every day (clients assist with camp chores)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $260 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Frank | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Value Northern Tanzania Safari (June Visit)
Our June budget safari through Tanzania's northern circuit (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro) with Claws of Africa was quite an adventure that exceeded expectations, despite some challenges.
The Good:
- Fatuma's booking process was exceptional - professional, transparent, and refreshingly non-pushy
- Excellent Spanish translator (Vincent) and a skilled cook who made delicious meals
- Wildlife viewing was fantastic across all parks
- Great value for money considering the comprehensive itinerary
- June timing was perfect - comfortable weather and good visibility
The Less Good:
- Several vehicle breakdowns (though company handled them well)
- Very basic accommodation (as advertised)
- Some adventurous driving moments
Worth Noting:
This was a budget safari, so expect basic camping facilities. However, the wildlife experience matches any luxury tour, and the food was surprisingly good. The company managed all challenges professionally, ensuring we didn't miss key experiences.
Tips:
- Consider accommodation upgrades if basic camping isn't your style
- Pack warm clothes for June mornings
- Bring a flexible, adventure-ready attitude
Overall:
Despite vehicle issues and basic accommodation, Claws of Africa delivered excellent value. Recommended for budget-conscious travelers who prioritize experience over comfort. The June timing offered ideal safari conditions with mild temperatures and good wildlife viewing.
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Email Sarah, Teresa and Chatrina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experiance in gamedrive
We started in Arusha in Tansania and booked the 5 day Safari view mounth earlier from germany.
The communication was very good. All questions were answered.
Our ranger Izag and our cook Cherlas meets us in the hotel. Althought the manager named Amos. He explained us whats going on the next days.
We have different game drives and we could decide sometimes what we want to do. The food was allways very delicious. Our first day was at Manyara Lake in a Lodge.
Than we were camping 2 nights in Serengeti Nationalpark in the Pimbi campside. It was realy exiting and organisation was good.
Our tent was good for the windy weather in Ngorongoro Krater were we slept the last night.
Our ranger explained all animals and all about the country and the nature. It was realy interessting and a big adventur for us.
Reply from Claws of Africa
Posted on Oct 6, 2023Thank you very much for this wonderful review! Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we genuinely appreciate your decision to choose us. Congratulations on making such an excellent choice!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed every moment of your experience with us. It was truly a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we cherished the way you shared every moment of your trip with us.
Please know that you are always welcome back, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
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Email Nikki | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, very nice.
It was a pretty involved tour. Was amazing to see all the animals (Big 5).
The driver Zayree and the guide and cook Magoma were very nice.
Just a few issues with this tour. Accommodations were very or “below” average. Especially since I booked for a totally PRIVATE Safari for only TWO people. I’m sure they could’ve given Better Accommodations.
Also in the Serengeti we were in a lodge that seemed like the”Boonies”. So that one day all we saw was just prey animals. Nothing else. I repeatedly asked the driver to go to Central Serengeti, but he refused, saying it was 2 hours away. But we were just driving around in ONE Boring Area for around 8 hours. Could have easily taken the trip to Central Serengeti, I felt. To me that was a TOTAL Waste of our Precious time, since we were on a ONE week tour for Tanzania.
I even offered to pay extra for a Nicer Room in Arusha, but I was refused. Don’t Understand WHY??
Hopefully in future the company realizes these issues travelers may have and provide somewhat Better Service? Cause people travel from very Far distances and would like to make the Best of the time and days on hand.
Reply from Claws of Africa
Posted on Oct 6, 2023Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent tour experience. We appreciate your positive comments about the wildlife and the team members, Zayree and Magoma.
We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the accommodations and the Serengeti itinerary. Your feedback is valuable, and we will certainly review these concerns to improve our services in the future. We understand the importance of making the most of your travel time, and we will strive to provide better options for our guests.
We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better on your future travels. Thank you for your understanding.