US
Exceptional
We had the most amazing experiences with Leopard tours. We had two guides, one in Arusha and one on a seven day safari. Both were wonderful. On safari, our guide Casanda was exceptional. We saw 7 leopards, 4 cheetahs, 2 rhinos, 4 eagles and countless lions, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, zebra, baboons, hippos, crocs and other animals. While it would be easy to say we just lucky, I believe it was largely due to our guide’s skill. He knew when to drive slowly, where to look and was highly networked with the other guides so received great information abou the best activity in the parks. Perhaps more importantly, when I got sick, he immediately took me to the doctor and found a way to adjust our schedule so we didn’t miss anything despite taking a day break because of my illness. While we loved Casanda, we cannot recommend Leopard tours more strongly. It is old and large—the guides are close with one another. This means you have a great chance of seeing an animal, because it is not just the eyes of your one guide and looking only in the location of your jeep. You have a huge and skilled network looking for you.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organized budget safari
Definitely recommended to all who are in a budget tour for Kenya. Professional behaviour and good safari.
MY
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very kind, approachable and patient tour operator who can explain with clarity and answer question
This was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. The guides are very communicative and can teach you many things about the animals along your journey. Everyone is very friendly whichever lodge you stay in and whoever you meet. Learning a few words of the Swahili language is a bonus to add to the trip and being able to talk to your guide. It's a very reliable trip, staying in lovely lodges and with large rooms. Be prepared to stay in the car for many long hours and sometimes even having lunch in the car itself, which was an interesting and fun experience.
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible, amazing fantastic journey
We had an incredible 5-day journey with Felix, an exceptionally experienced driver and guide. His sharp eyes and deep knowledge of the wildlife made our trip truly unforgettable—he even spotted a cheetah standing gracefully in the golden grasslands!
Thanks to Felix’s expertise, we were lucky enough to see the Big Five (and even the “Ugly Five”) by the third day. On the fourth day, we witnessed a breathtaking animals river crossing, a moment we’ll never forget. Achieving all of this in just five days feels almost unbelievable.
We’re deeply grateful to Ramesa and Felix for making this one of the most memorable trips of our lives.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience with Our Guide Kush
Our safari with Kush was absolutely fantastic! Not only is he super experienced at spotting even the most hidden animals and driving like a pro, but he also has a great sense of humor that kept us laughing the whole way. One of the highlights was singing our hearts out together in his car—he even enjoyed our Chinese songs! It made the trip feel so fun and personal. Thanks to Kush, we didn’t just have a safari, we had an adventure full of smiles and music. Highly recommended!
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We had a wonderful safari experience with Serengeti Green Tanzania. From the first contact, Judith was always available for us to explain and adjust our program according to our needs. A special thanks as she ensured our transport to the airport as we had a very early flight out of Arusha. We had the 3 day safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro, stayed in great lodges, enhancing the experience, and overall it was good value for money. Our guide Calvin was an excellent driver and guide, making sure we take the best photos and videos, by always feeling safe. Overall we highly recommend Serengeti Green Tanzania. Judith and Calvin, thank you for the memories!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Tanzanian safari experience!
We went on a 4 day Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Materuni waterfall tour and really enjoyed it. It was nice to see different parts of this region of Tanzania and the safari experience blew our minds. It exceeded our expectations. We got to see all the animals on our wish list in their natural habitats, and our guide was really friendly and helpful and went out of his way to make sure we got to see the animals when they were spotted. The camping was as described, so make sure to pack warm clothes and be ready for real camping but it added to the authentic experience as Zebras were roaming through our campsite one night! The experience was seamless as we were picked up at the airport and didn’t have to worry about anything along the way. All in all we are very pleased with our experience and would recommend it!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Felix was experienced, caring, and fun!! We could not have had a better guide.
Communication with Savannah Explorers was always quick and easy. They were very accommodating to our group. The Rover was in great condition, well taken care of , and comfortable. Our guide Felix was the best! He found every animal we asked for and was so knowledgeable.
The only negative thing was one of our accommodations, Africa Safari Karatu Lodge, wasn’t up to “luxury” standards. The rooms cleanliness wasn’t great and the showers were not functioning.
But everything was simply exceptional and we will definitely be using Savanah Explorers again.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Materuni Waterfalls
We absolutely loved the Materuni Waterfalls tour! Our guide John was amazing — not only did he make the whole experience really enjoyable, but he also went above and beyond by helping us solve an issue we had with our luggage. The village visit was also a highlight: the coffee-making explanation was super interesting, and the local guide there was incredible as well. Highly recommended!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Trip of a Lifetime!
I had dreamed of visiting Africa for 45 years, ever since I was 6 years old. When I was finally able to begin planning my long awaited trip, I researched the countless operators extensively.
I wanted a company with a proven track record of delivering bespoke, individualized itineraries suited for what I specifically wanted to see in my dream safari. I didn't want a package deal put together for just any tourist.
I'm incredibly blessed to have found the great people at Shadows of Africa. My point person for 9 months was Karen Maki who was very knowledgeable and tailored a beautifully curated tour hitting my main focus areas: the Great Migration, a River Crossing, the Big 5, the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Lake Amboseli.
During those 9 months, she patiently revised and changed lodging and accommodations until they were just right. I can't thank her enough for her patience, professionalism, and flexibility.
I had incredibly high expectations for this trip and Shadows of Africa delivered in every way.
I want to specifically thank our guides: Anthony, Zamo, and Charles.
We spent the most time on our trip - about 8 days - with Zamo, and he is an exemplary guide. Without him, our adventure wouldn't have been anywhere near as incredible as it was.
Zamo is an extraordinary safari leader, supremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, their behaviors, territories, and the landscape. His skill in anticipating and predicting animal movements put us in the exact right spot for remarkable encounters dozens of times.
Most incredible of all, I told him that my biggest dream was to see one of the legendary wildebeest river crossings. I knew it was difficult to see one and there was no guarantee, but thanks to Zamo's expertise, tenacity, and perseverance, he put us front row to an absolutely breathtaking crossing of thousands of wildebeest across the Mara River from Tanzania into the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
It was one of the most beautiful moments of my life and I owe it all to Zamo Tito. He is a credit and an asset to Shadows of Africa.
Were there some hiccups? Of course. There are bound to be a couple in journeys of this length and complexity, but Shadows and their personnel handled everything in due course.
I highly recommend Shadows of Africa. Don't hesitate in using them to book your dream African safari!
