65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Epic! Trip of a lifetime!!!
Epic! Amazing! Exceptional! But words really can't do justice to the the experience we had with Shadows of Africa Tanzanian Safari. We felt like we were part of a National Geographic special. We saw so many animals, so close up. Herds of elephants, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, impalas, giraffes, lions, hyenas, warthogs, moneys, baboons. We counted more than 45 different species of animals and birds, and I'm sure our list is not complete. We spent eight days on safari in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, which also included a visit to a Maasai village, a sunrise balloon ride followed by three nights at a resort on Zanzibar. The accommodations were amazing. The lodges were beautiful and even the tent camps were way more luxurious than we expected, complete with giraffes walking by and lions roaring at night. Our guide was Alex Pao (or Poa?) and he was exceptional!!! We were a group of six women and he kept us all in line:) Knowledgeable, funny, professional, accommodating. And finally, I would like to give a shout out to the Shadows of Africa team -- Karen Maki, Frank and Inge! They were wonderful, responsive, accommodating. I can't say enough good things about them or our experience as a whole and would highly recommend them to anyone considering a Safari experience!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
For the best safari experience, look no further… book your safari with Mama Savana.
Honestly, I don’t have the right words to give enough credit to Mama Savana and our Safari drivers, since my safari included both Kenya and Tanzania. In Kenya, our guide for two days was Kombo, who picked us up at the hotel in Nairobi and took us through our safari in the Masai Mara National Park, giving us the chance to see the Great Migration and a small Mara River crossing. Truly, thank you Kombo for giving us the opportunity to get to know Kenya and its people, the beautiful Masai people and the adventures in the Mara Masai River and National Park.
Then we arrived at the border to enter Tanzania, where we were welcomed by our phenomenal guide, Isaya, who for the next five days left us completely enchanted with Tanzania. From the Masai Mara area in North Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and even giving us a little tour of Arusha before dropping us off at Kilimanjaro Airport for our flight back home… let me tell you, Isaya went above and beyond to make sure our safari was memorable — and it truly was.
We had the chance to see the Great Migration in all its splendor, thousands and thousands of wildebeests crossing the famous Mara River — that was an UNFORGETTABLE adventure. He also made sure we saw the Big Five. If you ever get the chance to have him as your guide, I can guarantee you’ll have one of the best guides, since he even leads the other jeeps, and he is both respectful and very attentive.
So maybe my words are not enough, but I definitely recommend MAMA SAVANA not just one hundred, but a thousand percent to trust with your trip and your Safaris to Africa.
My thanks also to Alex Kenga at the Arusha office for making all the arrangements and all the changes I requested, so that our Africa Safari Tour 2025 was a complete SUCCESS. THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I felt the grandeur and vastness of the African savannah, saw the Big Five of Africa on this ancient land, and the roar of the lions was breathtaking.
I felt the grandeur and waves of the African savannah. I saw the Big Five of Africa on this ancient land. The roar of the lion was breathtaking. The service provided by the guide and your company was meticulous. At the same time, the hotel I stayed in met my expectations. I highly recommend signing up with this travel agency. It is cost-effective. The guide took me to see many animals and I was reluctant to leave. If I have the opportunity, I will come again.
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AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From start to end everything was awesome!
Unforgettable Safari in Tanzania
We had the chance to go on a 4-day, 3-night safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, and it was simply amazing. Two nights in a tent out in nature gave the adventure an authentic and exciting touch, and every single game drive was filled with new discoveries. Thanks to our guide’s detailed explanations, we learned so much about the animals and landscapes while spotting the Big Five and many more species. The provided equipment—both the safari car and camping gear—was excellent and made us feel safe and comfortable at all times. This trip exceeded all expectations and is one we can recommend without hesitation.
Our Driver Paul
A special mention goes to our driver Paul, who truly made this safari extraordinary. He is extremely passionate and experienced, and it was fascinating to see how he managed to spot animals while driving—often long before anyone else did. Thanks to his skill and careful driving, we never had any issues with the car, even in challenging terrain where we saw many other vehicles get stuck. Paul speaks excellent English, and we really enjoyed our conversations with him—not only about African wildlife and culture but also about everyday life and personal topics. He is an open-minded, kind, and very responsible person. If you have the chance, definitely ask for Paul as your driver—you won’t regret it. He made our safari truly unforgettable.
Our Chef Ponge (Elia)
We were also lucky to have Ponge as our chef during the safari. He prepared absolutely delicious meals, which were a highlight in themselves after long days out in the bush. On top of his cooking skills, Ponge is a warm-hearted, funny person, and we loved our talks with him. His positive energy added so much to the trip. We sincerely hope every traveler gets the chance to taste Ponge’s cooking—it’s something you won’t forget!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and well executed.
We had a 5 days safari with Carlos. Everything was perfect.
Carlos was very knowledgable about local culture and also about the different parc and animals.
He’s been doing this for over 13 years and really know his ways around the park and the best place to catch the animals at the right moment. In our short safari we got to see the big 5 and even more. We saw very rare animals sights and carlos was very good a predicting the animal movements according to the time and temperature of the day.
He also caught intererest in our taste of local culture and brought us to some local spots on demand.
The hotels booked by robert were great and greatly situated. The overall was very nice for the price. Everything was very clean and very « luxury » (we had a mid-luxury private package). Communicating with robert was easy and also accomodated us on last minute changes to add an additional park.
Thank you to beacon safaris and especially to our awesome guide Carlos !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend!
We highly recommend All Wheels for your next Safari! Our guide was Emma and he was fantastic! He was very personable, knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. We saw all the Big Five and had some memorable experiences. We can’t recommend them enough!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari experience
The best tour company. From booking to the safari, everything was above our expectations. The communication with Beatrice for the booking was so easy and fast. She checked on us few times before the travel date, and was available if we had any questions to help us. The safari it self was just amazing and breathtaking. Our guide, Benedict, was a walking tanzania encyclopedia, all the knowledge he passed to us was so interesting. He was so passionate and so caring for the wellbeing of the animals making sure we dont disturb then and respect them. We really appreciated the way he was caring for us making sure we were ok. We were lucky enough to sight every animals during our safari and even tho it depends on nature, i’m pretty sure our guide knowledge of the animals habit helped with that. I recommend this safari tour company 1000%.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour guide on Safari was very professional and funny, right man on right place.
Tour guide on Safari was very professional and funny, right man on right place. Our camp was very clean and coisy, food was very good.
PR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Gorilla Adventures crafts journeys that touch the heart—bringing travelers closer to Africa’
Our trip to Uganda and Rwanda was absolutely magical. Thanks to the agency’s perfect organization and Duncan, our wonderful guide, we were able to experience a journey that exceeded all expectations.
In Uganda, trekking to see the gorillas was one of the most moving experiences of our lives, and in Rwanda, the golden monkeys were simply unforgettable. Duncan not only guided us with knowledge and professionalism, but also shared so much about his culture, especially during our visit to a local market, which made the trip even more enriching and authentic.
This was not just a trip, but a collection of memories and experiences that will stay with us forever. We are deeply grateful to the agency and to Duncan for making this dream come true. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Clement is INCREDIBLE! He knew the answer to every question we had and we had lots of fun with him!
For being the budget safari option, this experience has been more than comfortable and has massively exceeded my expectations!