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Juan   –  
Colombia CO
Visited: November 2016 Reviewed: Nov 30, 2016

Email Juan  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Could not be better
5/5

I went alone with my teenage son and had the most wonderful experience. From the beginning of the booking process all the way to the last detail, Shadows of Africa managed all in a very serious and professional manner. It was my first but definitely not last safari thanks to the outstanding job of the company.

The safari could not be better, we saw more than we ever expected and answered felt safe and taking care of. Thanks to all the team both in the USA and in Tanzania

Alfredo   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: November 2016 Reviewed: Dec 6, 2016

Email Alfredo  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Couldn't have been better
5/5

We took a three day safari in Tanzania and everything went as well as it could go. Starting, before the trip, with the affordable prices, the flexibility in designing a program fitted to our interests and the very detailed information and directions or preparing the trip. Once in Arusha, we found a very warm reception. Natasha, the owner, met us twice (both before and after the safari). The safari itself was perfect, exactly as planned. Additionally, Natasha helped one of us with an unexpected issue, fully unrelated to the safari (an entrance visa to the UAE) in a very efficient way, which resulted in substantial savings. I wholeheartedly recommend Shadows of Africa.

Ben   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Feb 1, 2017

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Excellent trip
5/5

Went with my wife and we really had a good time. We were able to see all the big five. The guide was very friendly.

Gene & Tracey Chebra   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Mar 11, 2017

Email Gene & Tracey Chebra  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Simply Amazing!!!!!
5/5

Shadows exceeded all expectations. Our guide Edwin was amazing, cautious & adventurous at the same time. Very keen eye & sense of where to be & when - we saw and experienced much, much more than we expected, the Big 5, a Masai village, Tented Camp experience was incredible. All lodging, food & service were excellent. Shadows was very responsive & all the logistics worked like clockwork. Highly recommend Shadows for this hopefully more than once in a lifetime experience.

Robert   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2017 Reviewed: Jul 26, 2017

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Can't imagine anyone doing it better than Shadows of Africa
5/5

From the start of communications (about 6 months before we left on a two-week trip to Tanzania) to the busy weeks just before we left, to everything that we experienced while we were there, and the follow-up afterward, Shadows of Africa exceeded our expectations and then some. We bounced all over the country while we were there, did the normal safari things up north in addition to some very off-the-beaten-path locations elsewhere, and everything was done and handled in a top-notch manner. Our rep (Jake) and our tour guide (Fred) were consummate professionals and we couldn't have asked for any better. We're going back next year, and we're working with Shadows of Africa, period.

Sarah   –  
Canada CA
Visited: June 2017 Reviewed: Aug 7, 2017

Email Sarah  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing trip !!!
5/5

Our Safari was amazing !! Everything was perfect. The lodging, the food, all the organization !!! It was fantastic and better that we could expect !!
Also, we were lucky and we saw all the famous animals and even more. Our guide was very kind and profesionnal, funny and friendly !!! The lodging and the food, we were like kings...

Thank you, Shadows of Africa, for all your organization. It's a great company. They offer a great service to their clients, and good communications to make the planning as perfect as they can to fillfull ours expectations.
They helped us a lot to realize a dream trip, and we appreciated very much. That worth the cost.

Charlotte, Thomas + Dirk   –  
Germany DE
Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jul 9, 2018

Email Charlotte, Thomas + Dirk  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Five wonderful days in differen national parks
5/5

Although our safari is already five weeks ago we would like to give you some feedback. It was a wonderful journey and a fascinating experience. Our fantastic guide, Edwin (Eddy the eagle eye), was awesome. He saw animals on the horizon with the naked eye which we could hardly recognize even with binoculars. So we only can say "thanks" to our guide that we have seen the BIG FIVE completly. Every thing has been well organized. It was our first safari in Tanzania but certainly not our last one. Thank you for a wonderful week we will never forget.

Dennis Haren   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jul 10, 2018

Email Dennis Haren  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

All we asked and more.
5/5

Loma provided us with the experience of a lifetime. My mother had a stroke 3 months before we were scheduled to leave and Jake and Stacy provided us with our guide Loma. He accommodated our every need. He always kept us informed on what was next but still asked us what we wanted to see next. He NEVER failed to deliver. We were able to photograph the Big 5 and cared for my mother as if she were his mother. Thanks for everything from the planning and recommendations to following through with everything promised.

Ashley and Konstantin   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Jul 16, 2018

Email Ashley and Konstantin  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Exciting and Relaxing 5 day Safari in Tanzania
5/5

My husband and I recently returned from a 5 day, 4 night Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater June 29th – July 2. Our Safari started in Serengeti after we flew from Kilimanjaro Airport to Seronera airport. We were happy we chose to fly instead of drive because this allowed us time for a game drive on the first day (and avoided extra bumps and dust while driving) and we loved the atmosphere of the Seronera airport. We were picked up by our driver Dickson who was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He provided great recommendations but tailored the trip around our needs and how we wanted to spend our vacation (for example starting a little later in the morning because we needed some extra sleep after 2 days of flying).

The driver is an important part of your Safari experience. His knowledge of the parks and roads is what will ensure an eventful but safe experience. Dickson had several years of experience, so he knew the roads, the animal habits, and how to avoid potential issues with the vehicle while navigating the rough terrain.

In Serengeti, we stayed in the Kati Kati camp and were very pleased with the accommodations, food, and service. The camp feels isolated and rustic, but has all the comforts one needs. In Ngorongoro, we stayed in the Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge which had great views of the park; the food here was not as good as Kati Kati. We enjoyed both accommodations but preferred the Kati Kati Tented camp.

While in Serengeti, we did the Hot Air Balloon safari and highly recommend the activity. It was expensive, but probably the highlight of our trip. We got to see plenty of animals from the balloon and enjoyed a terrific breakfast afterwards. Overall, everything went smoothly and as planned and we recommend using Shadows of Africa for a Safari in Tanzania.

Yanmin   –  
China CN
Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Aug 5, 2018

Email Yanmin  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Hakuna Matata !!!
5/5

The tour was so amazing. Our operator Chris planned the best vacation for me and my wife!
And most importantly, our guide Alex is sooooo.. wonderful!
We spent 9 days together. With his skills, knowledge and experience,
we were led into this great savannah which is far more beautiful and miraculous than we can ever imagine.
The wild animals, the view, the people, the accomodation, the food, the whole trip was perfect.
We will definitely recommend Chris and Alex to our friends as the best operator and guide for safari in Tanzania!!

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