Paws and Claws Safaris Team
Paws and Claws Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- TTB & AMREF FLYING DOCTORS
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Billy Maclachlan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Victor was incredible during our visit. An extended member of the Maclachlans family
On day 1 Victor came to meet us at the hotel and explain our plans for forward travel the following day.
08:00 on day 1 we left Arusha and headed to Tarangiere national park. It was a very smooth journey as we arrived at the park ~2 hours later.
The park was amazing - exactly as we imagined. Victors knowledge and care was first class.
Afterwards we made the journey to our accommodation at Eileen’s Trees - again it was an extremely warm welcome from the staff and victor explained the plans for day 2.
At 08:00 on day 2 we met Victor and we headed off on a shorter drive to Lake Manyara, what we didn’t expect was this safari to be completely different. The animals we seen were different and very close and personal. Elephants were our highlight, appearing out of the forests. Victors knowledge and attention to detail to maximise our experience shone through again.
Day 3 would be our highlight. We met at 07:00 and headed to Ngorongoro national park. The view point for the park is incredible. Goosebumps all round on seeing the incredible view. Victor shared the story on how this crater was created. Again sharing his vast knowledge. As we entered the crater we were immediately welcomed by a very rare cat sighting before heading off for another rare sighting of 3 black rhinos.
What shown through for all 3 days was Victors love for his job. He became our tour guide, family member and chief photographer - capturing some amazing photographs.
During last night in Eileen’s tree house - Victor joined us for dinner. Unbeknown to us, he had arranged for the staff to bake a cake and present it in traditional fashion to my wife for her 40th birthday. This was an amazing experience and showed the care and compassion Victor had for our family.
Day 4 - we headed back to Arusha but on the way stoppped off at a Massai village for an unforgettable experience.
The whole safari surpassed our expectations and Victor played a massive part in us enjoying it
Attentive to details, and incredibly reliable and caring. Seamless planning!!
This was our very first safari and it was beyond anything we imagined! From sunrise game drives to spotting wildlife up close, every moment felt magical. The team made us feel safe, comfortable, and truly taken care of. Kudos to Philip. Amazing guide with incredible knowledge. The lodges were cozy and welcoming, and the guides were so knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and nature. Couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to safaris – highly recommend this experience!
BE
Email Catherine Vermeiren | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience.
Highly recommended: the meticulous preparation, attentive guidance, and thorough follow-up. We valued the opportunity to engage with a local organization. Every inquiry was met with utmost professionalism, ensuring you never feel like just a number but receive truly personalized support. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed at the airport. No request was too much to ask. The safari experience was extraordinary, with the driver demonstrating an impressive depth of knowledge. The selected hotels and lodges were absolutely delightful. In summary: wholeheartedly recommended.
FR
Email Marliese | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It couldn’t have been better
The contact we had by email was already reassuring. It is hard to know whether you have made the right choice thousands of Km away; but rest assured this it was! Not only did Danford adapt the program to our needs as a family also the choice of accommodation was flawless. We never expected to be lodged so beautifully and welcoming. The tents were like bungalows with proper beds and functioning bathroom. And the hotel was just amazing. We had the opportunity to see the big 5 multiple times and very close.
But the cherry on top of this trip was our lovely guide Gilbert; he was funny, has a great knowledge and sharp eye but more important because you have to spend 4 full days with him: a very easy going guy, flexible and good listener to our needs. He made this trip exceptional!
A big thank you to the team of Paws and Claws! Definitely can recommend their tours!
Email Fredois | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"Unforgettable Safari Adventure with Paws and Claws Tours!"
My friend and I had an amazing 3-day safari exploring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater....and what an immaculate experience it was! A huge shout-out to Danford, the mastermind who flawlessly arranged everything for us. He’s truly a pro!
Our tour guide, Victor, was nothing short of incredible, his deep knowledge of the wild, charm, and generosity made every moment special. From majestic wildlife sightings to seamless organization, Paws and Claws Tours exceeded all expectations.
We’re already planning our next adventure and highly recommend Paws and Claws Tours for a magical and unforgettable safari experience!
CA
Email Kelly Phillips | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Experience
This 7 day safari experience far exceeded my expectations!
Our driver, Philip, had an incredible depth of knowledge that added another level to our tour.
The days were full, we saw the big 5 and then some. Really just extraordinary!
I highly recommend this tour operator and would have no hesitation to use them again myself.
AT
Email KK | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
incredibly experience that I would recommend to anyone.
We are so happy to have chosen this safari. The organization was perfect.
Unbelievable what we have seen in the last few days.
Our tour guide jackson is the very best. He tries to make everything possible - with success, really incredible!
And I have to praise our chef Joseph.
The food is just unbelievably delicious.
I would never have thought that it is possible to have such a fantastic culinary experience on a safari too!
FR
Email Arnoud Rietman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect host
Paws and Claws of the super friendly and professional Danford has proven to be the perfect safari organiser for us, a dutch/ french family of 4 with kids of 13 and 16. Already the selling phase went very satisfying. Danford was responsive and wanted as much as we to come to a perfect program for us. Although the price was initially stated in USD we could pay directly in EUR for the offical international exchange rate which saved us several hundreds of EUROS on exchange fees (on average 10%). Once arrived in Tanzania he welcomed us personally and introduced us to our personal guide and driver Gilbert. Un even more important person for us of course because with him we had to be closely together for the coming days and he could make or break our adventure. And he did make it just perfect. Very intelligent, really pleasant company and funny, a good listener and explainer and the perfect nose for spotting the wild animals. We could see that he was loved by many of his colleagues and other personell of the camps we stayed in. So that would result for us in the best treatment and info as well. Gilbert thank you very much!
The safari was one great adventure. We spotted all of the possible animals including the very rare cheetah. And usually we had one of the best positions among the other cars to observe closely. The lodges and camps came up to our expectations or better. Especially the camps were you are in the middle of the wildlife and see and hear the animals just around you. There was wifi, for afican standards good food and cold beer.
Finally being a father and hushand you want a safari to be an adventure but a safe adventure. The most dangerous elements of a safari are the roads, the car and the driver. So you need a good car and a grown up driver that avoids all the unnecessay risks. And Gilbert showed to be by bringing us back savely and full of good memories. As I said in the beginning they were to perfect hosts and I definedly recommand them.
Email Lillian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very communicative, efficient and well organized.
Danford's planning and scheduling of our safari was absolutely convenient. He catered for the local transfers and costs, and his kind and explorative demeanor made the trip more relaxing. We got to try the local delicacy - the Azam ukwaju ice cream which offered much relief for a hot day. I highly recommend Paws and Claws Safaris.
NL
Email Sanne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Experience
Our experience with Paws and Claws was truly fantastic! From the very first contact to the end of our trip, they did everything to ensure we had an unforgettable time. Everything was perfectly organized and tailored to our wishes.
Our driver was absolutely amazing! Not only did he have a keen eye for spotting wildlife, but he did so in a respectful and tactical way, always considering the well-being of the animals. On top of that, he had extensive knowledge about both the animals and the surrounding flora and fauna, which made our experience even more special.
This trip was a dream come true and exceeded all our expectations. Thanks to the professionalism, expertise, and passion of the Paws and Claws team, we will cherish these memories forever. We highly recommend booking your trip with Paws and Claws – an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime!