Some six decades ago famous German conservationist Professor Bernhard Grzimek and his son Michael produced, ‘Serengeti Shall Not Die’. This documentary film and book opened up a tourist landscape in Tanzania and East Africa. As a result, it drew tourists from across the globe to undertake wildlife safaris. In addition, Professor Grzimek demarcated the present…
As a tourist destination, Tanzania is many things to many people. Some choose to relax on the island of Zanzibar. Others are drawn to climb the dizzy heights of Mt Kilimanjaro. Others seek a little cultural exchange in the presence of local tribespeople. But what attracts more people than anything else is the call of…
Tanzania’s wildlife reserves are usually synonymous with sun-baked, acacia-studded plains. However, there is also the option of a refreshing visit to the jungle-cloaked Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Guidebook author, Lizzie Williams shares her experience and makes the case for visiting this ‘enchanted forest’… Lizzie ventured to the Udzungwa Mountains as part of her self-drive safari…
We are always delighted when our visitors want to share their holiday experiences with us. So when we get letters that express such amazing experiences in writing, where individuals have taken the time to put it in such glowing terms, it really gives us tremendous job satisfaction. The following exert from a letter written by…
Having just returned to Scotland, our wonderful guests, Paul and Barbara, sent us this fantastic film of their stay with us. Enjoy all the sights and sounds, that they experienced in their Shaw Safaris home on 4X4 wheels. Truly inspirational stuff, and this could be you too, very soon!
When you get to see Tanzania in your own time, at your own pace, it optimizes the freedom and satisfaction a self drive safari can offer. These guests made the most of their self drive Shaw Safari experience in our reliable and well-equipped Land Rover that leaves nothing to chance. Discover the space and scope…
Showcasing just some of the diverse sights and sounds in Tanzania, these adventure hungry visitors invite you to join them on a whistle stop tour of their self drive safari. Camping outside, meeting zebra, lions, elephants and other amazing wild animals whilst enjoying breath-takings vistas in stunning locations, you can almost feel their exhilaration. So click…
With more people now seeking longer safaris with greater independence, but on ever-tighter budgets, experienced explorer Andrew St. Pierre White makes the case for self-drive, and offers his advice to help you plan your big adventure. In no small way, self-drive turns a holiday into an expedition. For that is exactly what a holiday like this can…
More of our intrepid clients share their incredible adventure with us. This time from a driver’s perspective. In this awe-inspiring video we are taken to a range of safari destinations. This includes the Ngorongo Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Shaw Safari, Arusha, National Park and the Northern Circuit. On route see the beauty and abundance of…