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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience
Very reliable company. Excellent guides and knowledge of the areas.
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.
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.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable with a personal touch
Our guide and driver made the experience worth it for my nephew (6 year old) for whom the Safari was for. Mufasa like my nephew called him answered all his questions and made sure that he was safe.
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 🙂
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.
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
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!
Excellence to the smallest detail.
A once in a lifetime “bucket list “ adventure. Exciting and beautiful from the second we landed. All accommodations were excellent with great staffs. Animals from the second the actual safari started. Highly educated tour guides made the trip that much more memorable. I can go on for hours with accolades. An absolute must in life!
Great Safari for the whole family
We went on an 8 day safari with two young children in July and had a fantastic trip. Before the trip all communication was done with Fredrick who was extremely responsive, usually responding within a few minutes. We made several modifications to the suggested itinerary, and Fredrick accommodated the requests and gave us several options to choose from when we didn't have something specific in mind. On the safari we had Jackson as our guide and he was incredible, asking what we wanted to get out of the tour (i.e. what animals we wanted to see) and he delivered on all requests (other than an elusive leopard :)). Jackson was very knowledgeable about the animals and locations while being very friendly and flexible and managing to maneuver the jeep into great viewing positions. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend Apodiformes.