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 Guido | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tailor-Made Family Safari with Unforgettable Experiences & Exceptionally Warm Guides
Our family of five had the privilege of spending an unforgettable week on safari with Claws of Africa, exploring some of northern Tanzania’s most spectacular destinations, including Arusha National Park, Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Eyasi.
The entire experience exceeded our expectations. It was an incredible adventure, especially for our children (12 and 14), who will treasure these memories for years to come. Every aspect of the trip was exceptionally well planned, and each lodge offered its own unique atmosphere and charm.
Our guides, Zaire and Mango, were outstanding. They looked after us with genuine care, shared their extensive knowledge, and went above and beyond to make every day exciting, comfortable, and memorable.
We were fortunate enough to see the Big Five, but some of our most magical moments came from the amazingly close encounters with elephants, giraffes, and lions in their natural habitat. Those experiences were simply unforgettable.
If you’re considering a tailor-made safari in northern Tanzania, I can wholeheartedly recommend Claws of Africa. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and warm hospitality made this trip truly exceptional.
A heartfelt thank you to Zaire and Mango: you turned this journey into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your kindness, passion, and dedication made all the difference. 🙏
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Email Barbara | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful na v
Our guide was able to show and explain a lot to us. He provided an extremely interesting tour with many highlights. The chef also excelled with his vegetables and cooked us excellent vegetarian dishes. Our requests were always fulfilled. Overall, an excellent and unforgettable experience.
Email Chad Runte | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 3-Day Safari
Magoma led my girlfriend and I through Claws of Africa, and it was an adventure we will never forget. His knowledge and passion made each moment unique. His stories about the animals' activities kept us interested and entertained, and he knew exactly where to find them. The entire trip was easy and fun because of Magoma's great attention to our requirements, friendliness, and respect. He took the time to explain the significance of conservation efforts, which we particularly valued. Because of Magoma's warmth and professionalism, this tour surpassed our expectations. Magoma would be our guide if we were to choose Claws Of Africa again!
Email Roshan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Magoma
Professional, amiable, and extremely informed, Zair was an amazing guide. In addition to sharing amazing tales about the wildlife and the surroundings, he made sure we visited all the attractions. Zair's knowledge and Claws Of Africa's attention to detail made our safari very remarkable. I'd love to take another trip with them!
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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.
Email Theresa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% recommendation for Zaire, Magoma and Fatuma
We had a really great, unforgettable time with Magoma and Zaire.
We did a 7 day safari, of which we slept in a tent for 3 nights.
Zaire was the best driver you could imagine because he drove carefully and had incredibly good eyesight. We were often the first car at Löwen, Gepart and Leopard.
Magoma cooked a lot of delicious food every day. He was also able to explain a lot to us about the animals and Tanzania.
The arrangements in advance with Fatuma were problem-free and we were even recognized for the deposit we had made 3 years earlier (we were unable to enter Tanzania in 2020 due to Corona).
We hope that we can come to Tanzania again in a few years and would book a safari with the two of them again.
100% recommendationü! :-)
Thank you for your patience and your kindness!
Best regards
Marlene, Theresa, Simone
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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 Dhiren Shah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very reliable and very satisfactory trip with Claws of Africa.
Very well organised tour, utmost clarity in communication right from our first contact. In fact we had first booked in 2020 before covid and then covid struck. They promised to do the trip at the same rates whenever we came and we did it on the same days 3 years later and they stayed true to their commitment.
The guide they provided Mecky was a very jovial person and informed as well. Whilst I am a keen birder, he did bring a bird guide for birds there and we managed to identy 152 species. Mecky wasnt just good animals but also had tons of patience. One day on a full game drive day in Serengeti he was a bit under the weather but he braved up and ensured we had a full day drive!
Magoma the cook they provided was also very receptive of all our requests and was providing us great meals.
We did a camping trip and the tents were quite comfortable, secure and apt. The sleeping bags they provided were also very nice. The only thing we would like to suggest is to improve the quality of dining chairs they had and the table for dining.
The vehicle they provided was also good, though the windows of the jeep were a little hard.
All in all apart from a couple of very small things, their services were absolutely wonderful. Very reliable company. The owner Fatuma accomodated all our requests very well!
Do not think twice before booking with them.
Reply from Claws of Africa
Posted on Jun 23, 2023Thank you so much for this beautiful review! This means a lot to us thank you for choosing us among others, we congratulate you for the best choice, we are happy that you enjoyed every moment with us! You are welcome again we were so happy with you during your trip the way you shared every moment with us thanks in advance!!!!
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Email Dilyana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our unforgettable Tanzania safari with the experienced and friendly team of Claws of Africa
The team of Claws of Africa are friendly, welcoming and reliable!Everything was very well organized!
Our driver Mecky, together with Mathius and Bernard made our safari unforgettable. They even helped us with our lost luggage and we could rely on them all the time during our stay in Tanzania. Thank you!
Reply from Claws of Africa
Posted on Oct 6, 2023Hello Dilyana,
Thank you for taking the time to share your review of our company and the service we provided. Your feedback means a great deal to us. Our primary goal is to ensure that all our clients are not just satisfied, but truly thrilled with our service.
Once again, thank you for your kind words, and please know that you are always welcome here. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Karibu Sana! (You are very welcome!)
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.