Our Amazing Guiding Team!
Shadows of Africa
- Offices In:
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United States
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $175 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
Have just returned from safari to our lodge in lake Duluti and having already reviewed on trip advisor, wanted to write a review here too. Can honestly say the 10 days here have been wonderful. The relaxing few days at lake Duluti lodge were wonderful and we felt so welcomed by all the staff. We went on a 6 day big five safari around Taranguire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro crater and our excellent guide Richard made a great deal of effort to ensure we had the best experience and was very friendly and chatty, feeling like part of the family. Natasa was excellent and came to greet us at the beginning to brief us of our trip. She was always very efficient with communication to make sure we had the best experience. There was only one issue with our accommodation for our last 2 days in Arusha before travelling home (due to new management). The minute Natasa was told of the problem she came straight over to see us, sorting out alternative accommodation and we were moved within an hour of talking to her. The whole holiday has been a wonderful, memorable experience and I have many fantastic close up photos of when we managed to get very close to the animals in their natural habitat. All over an excellent holiday and I thoroughly recommend shadows of Africa.
SI
Email Marjetaw | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An extraordinary experience!
An extraordinary experience! Experience of nature, tribes and wild life is amazing. Special if care for you great team of professionals. Natasha and her team, make the experience of Tanzania memorable. Everything was prepare with care; accommodation, time allocation, and the professionalism of our driver, Daniel was like cherry on the top of great exploring of amazing country.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream holiday
Have just returned from Safari to spend a couple of relaxing days in lake Duluti lodge in Arusha. After a few relaxing days at the beginning of the holiday also at lake Duluti lodge, we were booked into the big five safari round the Taranguire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro crater. Our guide Richard was absolutely brilliant and made a big effort to ensure we had the best experience, and found us lots of exciting close up experiences. Natasa was wonderful and dealt with everything very efficiently. She came to greet us on our first full day to brief us for the upcoming safari and answer and questions. She was always very efficient in answering emails and ensuring the trip was smoothly run and getting the best for us. Unfortunately there was one slight issue with thd accommodation for a night in Arusha (recent change of management at the lodge), but as soon as we informed Natasa, she came straight over to see us and resolve the issue by moving us to new accommodation within an hour of her being informed so we could really enjoy our last day in Tanzania. Overall an excellent trip and one that will be remembered for many years, I would thoroughly recommend shadows of Africa.
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another brilliant safari experience
After having such a wonderful time on the northern circuit last year, I was excited to try it all over again this year in the wake of the wet season. Trekking the same route (Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorogoro) that I did last November, I was again enchanted by the natural beauty of this magnificent country.
Of course, I'm not reviewing Tanzania, but Shadows of Africa played a huge part in ensuring I once again had a fantastic time. From the professionalism of our driver, Daniel to the seamless way in which everything was organised, it was a pleasure. Our accommodations were well chosen and the lunch box we were sent away with on day one was a veritable feast.
What I particularly loved was how hands on Natasa and the team were, and the flexibility they showed when we requested some small alterations to our itinerary such as adding in an early morning game drive in Ngorongoro or wanting to spend more time searching for the always elusive leopards.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Shadows of Africa to anybody wanting to put together their dream safari experience. They know their stuff, they customise every facet of your trip for you, and their service is second to none. Thanks again!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the Best!
That was a first experience for me to have a Safari trip. First I was quite afraid and confused if it is safe to travel to Africa especially for safari with wild animals... But my friends changed my mind so let's try! We started searching for tour operator who could arrange this trip for us. Such a many operators... But luckily we found Shadows of Africa! So much happy with the choice what we have done. The team is very professional, friendly and cooperative. Everything was arranger perfectly and smoothly for the very reasonable price. There was no even one thing to be dissapointed about. Me and my friends are so much happy. Especially I would love to say thank you this is ower driver- guide Daniel. Very confident, experienced and very knowledgeable. Any time I gave him different question he was able to give me a smart answer.
So for everybody I highly reccomend to travel with Shadows of Africa because you will never be dissapointed with arrangement and service. You are in a good hands:)
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Email kkbookmom | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome safari in Tanzania!!
In late May my family (husband, son, myself) visited several natural areas in Tanzania for a safari. Arranged as a 4 day safari, we visited Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Serengeti National Park. While in the NCA we also visited the Leakey museum. It was simply an awesome experience, thanks in large part to the safari company who arranged things (Shadows of Africa) and our guide (Richard). I initially worked with Stacy, who answered my questions, created a plan that met our families needs and wants, and arranged the details so I didn't have to. She was very patient, as I had many questions. When one of our lodge choices suddenly became unavailable (due to fire) she reached out to let us know and helped us to find a suitable replacement.
In country, we worked with Natasha in the office and Richard as our guide. Natasha was very gracious, and Richard is simply the best! We enjoyed our time with him very much and he is an excellent, experienced game tracker. We were able to see the Big 5, many with little babies, and so much more. My husband and son love the big cats, and I adore giraffe's. Richard was so knowledgeable about all sorts of animals, and if he did not know an answer used books he keeps in his vehicle to help find the information we wanted.
All in all, this is not only an excellent trip, but arranging the details through Shadows of Africa is priceless because you are in good hands! If you have the opportunity to have Richard as I guide, jump at the chance. He is the best!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Safari Yet!
Having been to Tanzania three times and on multiple safaris, Shadows of Africa provided the most personal, educational, and enjoyable safari yet! Richard was the name of the guide we had during safari and he was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and culture. Tim was another guide that worked with the group that went and he was just as delightful to be around! I cannot imagine having done safari with anyone else! I HIGHLY recommend them if you are looking for an educational, exciting, humorous, and memorable safari and time in the beautiful country of Tanzania!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Trip
This company has very knowledgeable drivers, beautiful views of animals and nature and the expectations were exceeded. The tour was about 3 and a half hours the first day and then we had an all day tour from 11-5 which was so much fun. I came with a group of college students and we all were amazed at how wonderful everything was. No complaints here!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
shadows of africa is very nice company
This company is a very nice company, Natasha help me us to book the flight, and give us many idea about our trouble with other agent , the drive Mr B help us to meet policeman , Mr B act as translator, even we back to china, he still try to help us. He has a very good eyesight, he can find special animal in a very far away place, let us find the animal which normal is very hard to find. Especially he found 7 lions and we spend long time there with lions, it was a very nice experience. when in katikati camp, Mr B singed songs for us, we talked near the fire, and look the stars in the sky, it was a special and nice day that will not happen again in my life! all of us aprreciate Mr B given us very nice time there!
i recommend you to choice them, you will not disappointed with them.
Shadows of Africa organized a perfect, custom tour through the Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater.
We did not know anyone who could make a referral for a tour operator, and even with research felt some trepidation about choosing an operator online. But we did, and the experience was beyond our expectations. The company, Shadows of Africa, organized everything from our airport pickup to our hotel in Nairobi, arranged for transportation to Arusha where we began our 6 day tour with our guide, Moody. All of the lodging, food, and the experience itself was perfect. We saw wildlife from morning till the end of the day. We stayed in tents two nights - "glamping" - and were treated to a surprise 'happy hour' in the setting sun and tall grasses near our camp, with singing and spear throwing lessons by our Masaii hosts. It was the most unforgettable experience and I would recommend that anyone considering a safari - contact Shadows of Africa. They made sure we were fully prepared for the trip down to the smallest detail.