With another year comes even more cause for celebration; Shadows of Africa is the proud recipient of the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award! This marks the eleventh consecutive year that we have been honoured by TripAdvisor for reliably providing outstanding service to our guests.
For others, this might be just another credential; however, for us, it is a commemoration of the bonds we have forged, the confidence you have instilled in us, and the incredible safaris we have undertaken throughout this breathtaking continent.
A Quick Look at the Journey
It all started in 2010, when Shadows of Africa was founded with a straightforward objective: to create individualized African Safaris that were effortless, felt like a part of the traveler's life, and were unforgettable.
Every year from 2015 to 2019, Tripadvisor bestowed upon us the prestigious Certificate of Excellence. In the year 2020, the award system advanced, and we did as well. Since that time, we have been honoured with the Travellers' Choice Award from TripAdvisor every year, all the way up until the year 2025.
For eleven consecutive years, we have received the highest possible ratings from our guests and have also received meaningful feedback from those who have traveled to Africa with us.
Find out why we have been a Travellers' Choice winner consistently by reading our TripAdvisor Reviews.
Why This Award Means So Much?
It's not enough to have good ratings or amazing images to receive this accolade. A company is eligible to get the Travellers' Choice Award from Tripadvisor if it ranks in the top 10% of all listings globally based on the ratings of travellers, the quality of the service provided, and the level of satisfaction experienced by guests.
In other words, when you book an African Safari with us, you are not just selecting a safari operator; you are selecting the following:
- A team that will tailor each tour to your preferences and financial constraints.
- Private 4x4 cars and knowledgeable advisors who are familiar with the area
- Safe, secure, and immersive travel experiences across African Destinations like Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Beach Holidays in Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, and the Maldives.
- The kind of business that travellers keep coming back to and recommending to others year after year
What Keeps Us Going? We Fall in Love with Africa Every Time
We are still as excited about this as we were when we first started. It feel something unique every time we prepare a safari, take a tourist across the Serengeti, or set up a gorilla expedition deep in Rwanda's jungles.
It's not only about letting the world see Africa. It's about doing things together, like seeing the sun rise over Africa, getting excited when you see lions in the wild, and sharing stories under the stars. Every moment is just as magical for us as it is for you.
That's what makes each trip special.
We encourage you to explore Africa in the Shadows of Africa way, whether it's your first trip or your fifth. Be curious, be careful, and feel like you're finding something genuinely remarkable.
Because Africa is never just a place to go for us, we feel it over and over again.
Are you planning your next trip to Africa?
Why wait any longer if you've been dreaming of wide-open savannahs, close-up wildlife encounters, and sunsets that will stay with you forever? It's time to start planning a trip that is truly your own. We at Shadows of Africa create custom African Safaris tailored to your interests, momentum, and travel style.
We'll help you plan a trip that feels special, important, and thrilling from start to finish, whether it's your first time in Africa or you're going back to the country that stole your heart.
Want to discover why so many people trust us with their biggest trips? Check out our Tripadvisor page, read the reviews and tales, and discover for yourself why we've been a traveller favourite for 11 years in a row.
Feel free to book. Go on a trip with your heart.
We're here to help you make your next vacation to Africa more than just a trip; it'll be a memory you'll have for the rest of your life.
