50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Birthday Trip with Shadows of Africa – Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar
We just returned from a phenomenal trip to Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar to celebrate our 50th birthdays. Shadows of Africa made it truly unforgettable! From start to finish, they took care of every detail — even helping us smoothly handle a last-minute flight change.
Karen was incredibly responsive and worked with us to create an excellent, personalized itinerary that blended cultural activities with thrilling safari drives through a wide variety of stunning landscapes.
Our guides, Mercy and Loma, were excellent — knowledgeable, kind, and always going above and beyond. Loma used his expertise to get us a front-row view of the Great Migration crossing — something no one else we spoke to was able to witness! We were shocked by the sheer number and variety of animals we saw throughout the trip.
Staying in tented camps gave us the full safari experience, and we absolutely loved the picnic meals out in the wild. The itinerary was perfectly paced, blending adventure and relaxation, and every lodge and meal exceeded expectations.
This was truly the trip of a lifetime — we can’t thank Shadows of Africa enough for making our milestone birthday celebration so special. We 100% recommend them to anyone planning a safari or East Africa adventure!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Fabulous safari experience “.
Kenya is absolutely one of the amazing wonders and destination of the world.
We booked a 4 days safari that felt quite short but since we were limited on time, it had to do. A special shoutout to Rueben our guide who was so friendly and quite engaging all through. Our hotel sarova was also pure vibes that we enjoyed. We definitely will recommend them over and over again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience!
The trip was absolutely wonderful. Caroline and Florida set up an amazing set of lodgings and experiences for our trip. They went out of their way to accommodate our special requests. At short notice we could not have planned the trip without them. Highly recommend Lion King Adventures. We would do it all over again. Enoch our guide was the best! He was friendly, knowledgeable and ensured we travelled comfortably while witnessing all the beauty and wildlife of Tanzania.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and reliable
They went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. When the car I was in broke down (through no fault of their own), they quickly arranged another car to take me to Kampala. As for the gorilla tracking, it was truly a once in a lifetime experience 🙂
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari with Edward – Absolutely Unforgettable!
My family and I (6 of us) had the incredible opportunity to take a custom-designed, 8-day safari with Edward Massaki—an exceptional guide with over 16 years of experience. From the moment we met Edward in Arusha, we knew we were in great hands. We spent a meaningful first day there learning about local life and culture, before heading out to explore Tarangire National Park (2 days), Lake Manyara (1 day), Ngorongoro Crater (1 day), and finally the Serengeti (4 days).
To say the trip was amazing is truly an understatement. We witnessed unforgettable sights—lions hunting, a leopard right next to our jeep, and even two dramatic wildebeest/zebra migrations crossings—thanks entirely to Edward’s expertise and intuition. He constantly read the land and animal behavior, positioning us in the right place at the right time while many other jeeps missed the moment. One standout experience was watching a stunning wildebeest crossing happen right in front of our vehicle, all because Edward patiently waited while others gave up and left. His deep knowledge of nature and calm confidence made all the difference.
But what truly set this trip apart was Edward himself. He wasn't just a guide—he was truly an ambassador for Tanzania. His warmth, generosity, and passion shone through every day. Knowing we were as interested in the people of Tanzania as we were in the wildlife, he helped us connect with locals in meaningful ways—like getting us in to witness a soccer practice in Arusha and engaging in open, thoughtful conversations about Tanzanian culture, politics, history, music, and family. He even taught us Swahili along the way! Sharing meals and stories with him was a highlight of the trip, and my 5-year-old daughter lit up every time she saw him.
Edward delivered us safely through every part of this adventure, always with a smile, a laugh, and a generous heart. He embodies everything we came to admire about the Tanzanian people we met along the way.
You may only get one trip like this in your life—and if that’s the case for us, we are so grateful that Edward was the one to lead it. Asante sana, Edward, and thank you to Gosheni Safaris for giving us a trip we will never forget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and enjoyable travel experiences
I have had several opportunities to travel across East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) mainly for educational research and work-related projects. During my free time, I usually travel to different places and destinations to unwind and recharge.
Sun Pops Adventure Safaris was very helpful in terms of planning for my travel engagements. What I really like about the company is their flexible itineraries. The tour planners drafted personalized itineraries to accommodate my preferences with regard to mode of transport, accommodation type, activities, and tour destinations. Communication is efficient and service delivery excellent. The team is also passionate about responsible travel and promoting sustainable tourism, which is commendable. I would definitely use their services in future.
CO
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience
Very reliable company. Excellent guides and knowledge of the areas.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Khalanga is offering unforgettable wildlife adventures in Kruger.
Our day safari with Khalanga Safaris was truly fantastic.
From the very first moment, everything radiated professionalism and passion.
Our guide was not only extremely knowledgeable but also warm and enthusiastic, which created a welcoming and adventurous atmosphere throughout the day.
We saw an impressive variety of wild animals and received fascinating explanations about their behavior and habitat.
The organization was flawless.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply perfect
We went with Calvin for a 5-day tour of the parks.
The experience was incredible, as was the flora and fauna.
Thanks to Calvin's keen eye, we were able to see almost all the animals, and we also had all our questions answered.
We thank the agency and especially our guide, who was exceptional. He paid attention to the smallest details and put our family in the best position to make the most of it.
Perfect logistics, incredible experience, fantastic encounter; simply perfect...
Thank you, Calvin.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience from start to finish
What a great trip! We were a family of 4 doing a private safari over 3 days to the Serengeti and to/around the Ngorongoro crater.
All discussions were arranged a few months beforehand very easily via WhatsApp - I specified my requirements and with a bit of back and forth we came up with a few ideas before deciding on a final itinerary that matched our budget. It was very easy to arrange and Midian was very responsive. I spoke to 4 different companies and African Chitah came up with the best price for the same itinerary. We paid a deposit via a secure link that was sent over, the rest can be paid in cash or via the same link prior to starting the safari.
Our driver, Papa, was great! He was very warm, welcoming and knowledgable. We felt very safe in his hands and trusted him as our driver. It’s also nice to know he was previously a car mechanic for a long time incase we encountered any problems - there were a few jeeps on our trip we saw that had minor problems that needed to be fixed along the way.
The jeep was comfortable, spacious and had everything you could need including a small refrigerator, usb and plug power points, WiFi. It was cleaned every day, both inside and out, by Papa after we had been dropped off to our accommodation as it gets quite dusty. This meant we always had a clear view out of the windows each day.
There were plenty of toilet and picnic stops along the way. All the food provided was delicious, we had one vegan in our group and she was sufficiently catered for.
We all thoroughly enjoyed our time on safari and would 100000% book with African Chitah again.