Safari Diary

Making the most of Safari - Prep for a whole day out!

Driver and guide, Bashiri took Sean and Jennifer on safari through Tarangire, Central and North Serengeti and Ngorongoro. There is so much to see along these routes. With no time to lose, Full-day Safari Preparation Tanzania we always recommend taking a packed lunch with you on safari so as to not waste precious safari time going back to your accommodation to eat. We can organise your lunchbox around specific dietary requirements as well, as was the case with Jennifer who informed us that she needed lactose free lunches.

Just some of what they saw:

• In Tarangire, they saw local migrations, and a lion hunting a wildebeest
• In Central Serengeti they saw leopards, lions, buffalos and elephants. One of the lions that they saw chased and captured a hartebeest
• In North Serengeti they witnessed the great migration pass the famous Mara River!

Bashir sent us some of the photos that he took along the way! Here they are below:

Elephants, Tarangire National Park

Leopard in the tree, Serengeti

Giraffes and elephants around a small waterhole

Sunset in the Serengeti

What a Safari - Animals, Culture, Landscapes

What a Safari!

Karen, Ashutosh and Leeann ventured on a Tanzania Safari Animals Culture Landscapes of lifetime! There journeyed by spectacular landscapes, history rich cultural sites, and of course, what everyone wants to see, the majestic wild animals of Africa and their everyday fight for survival.

Take a look at the photo diary below!

A pride of lions taking cover under some trees in Tarangire

A leopard was spotted sleeping in a tree in Tarangire

An unusual sight where a Wildebeest was killed by some lions in the mud!

Stunning sunset in central Serengeti

Maasai Paintings

At Gong Rock

Another beautiful sunset from the trip!

Hyenas and their prey

Flamingoes in Central Serengeti

Big Safari with the Big 5

Our driver Bashir just came back from a Safari with two clients from China.

Their safari consisted of 6 days travelling to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Arusha National Park (Amini Maasai Lodge). They saw the Big Five Safari Tanzania (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino).

Check out their big cat sightings below!

3 Day Safari - with lots of animals!

Dor and her boyfriend from Israel just got back from a great safari yesterday with driver Andrew.

Their itinerary included Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. They saw many animals throughout their 3-day Tanzania Safari Animals  including Big 5. There was fantastic lion viewing from one of the many waterholes where they saw 2 lionesses (pictured below) with their 6 cubs, they even saw one of the female lions successfully hunt a Wildebeest.

Yesterday in Tarangire National Park, they saw many majestic elephants (also pictured below). Tarangire really is one of the best places to go if you want to see Ele's!

The Family Safari with Lauren and Nigel

Having just sent Lauren, Nigel and their two kids off to Zanzibar for the finale of their trip we thought we'd go over how their little family safari went.

The trip started off with a stay at Maasai Lodge on the slopes of Mt Meru. The unique experience of Maasai Lodge combines both Maasai traditions with comfortable living, making it perfect for both children and adults.

Lauren, Nigel spread their safari over a week in order to fit in enough breaks and stops for the kids. The itinerary included Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Northern and central Serengeti. They saw lions, cheetahs with their cubs, a rhino, elephants, wilderbeest and much more! In Northern Serengeti they were lucky enough to witness the migration of animals across the Mara River!

Shadows of Africa, can cater for any group including safaris with young kids (see our suggestions for families here: 'Safari with Children - Family Safaris in East Africa'). We also love adding something special to any special occasions that occur during your time with Shadows of Africa. Lauren and Nigel's youngest turned 5 during their safari and celebrated with a delicious looking birthday cake!

Lauren, Nigel and kids having lunch

Reaching the Roof of Africa - Kili Climb with Hisashi & Saori

Congratulations to Hisashi and Saori who the other day successfully reached the peak of Kilimanjaro!

Despite being Africa's highest mountain, the Kilimanjaro Climb Roof of Africa can be done by almost anyone! Although demanding you don't need to be an experienced climber to reach the summit.

There are many different routes to the top which range in difficulty and scenery. Hisashi and Saori, who reached Uhuru Peak on the 24th of August, took the Marangu Route, commonly known as the Tourist Route, with guide Amir from our team. The Kilimanjaro Climb Roof of Africa took 5 days and the two were both ecstatic when they made it to the top!

Hisashi, Agust, Saori adn Amir at the top!

Amir alongside Hisashi and Saori with their certificates to prove they successful reached the top of Kilimanjaro!

Bethany's Big Cat Experience

A Family Safari in Pictures

Tree-Climbing Lions of Lake Manyara

A Tree-Climbing Treat

Lake Manyara, once the filming location for the classic Hollywood Tarzan movies, is a popular safari stop between Arusha and the Serengeti for a variety of reasons including its huge variety of bird-life and its wallowing hippos.

However, it is the park's tree-climbing lions that are an especially popular sight with visitors. Up until recently, only Lake Manyara and Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park could boast this rare sight - although recent reports say that the phenomenon has now spread to the Serengeti as well.

Our recent clients, Shwana & Jennifer, were lucky enough to spot them in both Lake Manyara and the Serengeti!

A lazy lion enjoying some R&R in a Serengeti tree.

And one enjoying the view from atop a tree in Lake Manyara.

Of course, this wasn't all they saw! In addition to catching a glimpse of the Wildebeest Migration in motion, they also spotted cheetahs, a variety of fascinating birds, and even a few topi!

Guided by our experienced guide, Bashiru (the photographer on these shots), they crossed the Serengeti, ducked through Lake Manyara, and even paid a visit to the local Masai.

A cheetah watches the plains carefully for signs of prey or danger.

They don't get photographed as much as impala or other antelopes, but we think the topi are cute!

A lone giraffe cuts a striking figure.

An elephant forages.

A young giraffe stills a hug.

The distinct colouration of the Southern Ground Hornbill makes it popular with photographers.