NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Time
We had the most amazing time on our safaris. We had the privilege of having Leonard as our guide and driver. He was informative, polite, friendly, knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor! On top of all of that he was an excellent driver. The roads are crazy bumpy and rough, but he always did his best to choose the best route.
Maggie was very accommodating with our few requests. She asked if we wanted to upgrade our car to a jeep for a minimal amount - well worth the money as this car was far more open and easy to see out of.
We got to see the 5 ugliest and the Big 5 - just incredible!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Sharon Inamoto
Great first experience in seeing the animals.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Sharon Inamoto
My favorite! I could have spent more time there. I felt like I was really in the bush.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Sharon Inamoto
Beautiful! Very cool to be in a crater and so many different animals. It was so open that pictures were easier to take.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Sharon Inamoto
The last day in Lake Manyara was sort of anticlimactic as we didn’t see too much up close. There were more animals and variety at the other game parks.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2 days safari Moreni game reserve
We booked the tour with Mervelous. They have been very helpful and answered very quickly to our emails. We decided to do an overnight stay in the Moremi Game Reserve. We were supposed to be picked up at the hotel at 6 am at the first day but we were picked up at 8 am. They promised us to trop us off at the hotel the next day by 5 pm so we would have a long day at the game reserve. Unfortunately we had to leave the park at 11am according to the park rules. So actually we had to half day safaris and would not call it a two days game drive. But except of that the tour was amazing. We were by ourselves with a team of 3. They were all very nice, helpful and it was interesting to talk to them at the evening on the fire of our campsite. Everything was affectionately arranged from the dinner table to the tent. The food was delicious we even had some lunch on our way back to Maun. Our guide Gibson did a great job. He was so focused to show us lions, what he did in the end. From him we learned a lot about the animals and the nature of Botswana. We enjoyed our tour very much.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an amazing trip!
This was my first safari and we could have not picked a better company to go with. I was skeptical of dealing in a country so far away but that was no problem as Pendo or Benson would answer all our questions the following day. Once we arrived we were greeted at the airport and taken to our hotel. The following morning we were picked up by Richard (our driver/guide) for the next 5 days. Richard was so knowledgeable, kind, patient and had a sense of humor. We saw 28 lions and all the other usual suspects. I felt so lucky to witness the interaction between a lion chasing a cheetah and the moment before that. So cool! We went with the luxury accommodations as my friend didn’t want to wash her hair in a bucket ever day which other companies offered. The weather was cooler than what we expected. Glad I brought a fleece. This was truly a trip of a lifetime and everyone should experience at least once.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent
The 5 days safari experience was superb! Inge was very patience and answer our (many many many) questions. She even communicate with us through whatsapp. We opt for the mobile budget camping option and we didnt regret it at all. The food was fantastic, thanks to our cook roman. Also not forgetting our diligent and humble guide, SImba, who was excellent! He is very knowledgeable and tries his very best to understand and answer our questions. We managed to spot the big 5 and many other animals which we didnt expect. (of course luck plays a part)The whole journey truly exceed our expectation. We were incredibly lucky to get so close with so many of the animals and had an excellent guide. We will definitely book with Shadows of Africa again。
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!!
The safari was amazing, our guide Edi was perfect. It is an unique trip.
Afterwards we flight to Zanzibar and we saw the reality of this wonderful country: misery, corruption, unemployment,...
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life Time Memorable Experience with AJ Trips
My initial discussion on trip planning and advise I received fro AJ Team based on my budget and time availability made me feel safe and excited for the Safari Trip. AJ Trip proved to be knowledgeable and experienced on the industry. Communication and customer focus were the top priority for the team. My family enjoyed beyond expectation the time we spent in Tanzania.