Planning a Safari Should Feel Inspiring.
Often, It Doesn’t.
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Too many parks.
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Too many lodges.
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Too many opinions claiming to know what’s “best.”
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You compare itineraries that look beautiful on paper, yet feel interchangeable.
And quietly ask yourself:
Will this really be right for us?
That uncertainty is natural.
It’s also where many promising journeys lose their rhythm.
This is where we step in.
Where Thoughtful Travel Begins
You don’t arrive with a checklist.
You arrive with a feeling.
A sense of East Africa that has been calling softly for some time.
Not everything.
Just what matters.
At Shrike, every journey begins with a conversation - one that listens to:
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Your pace
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Your curiosity
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How you want the journey to feel.
Before routes.
Before lodges.
Before decisions.
Clarity Before Commitment
In one unhurried conversation, we help you quiet the noise and find direction.
You’ll gain clarity on:
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What deserves your time and attention
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What can be left out
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How to shape a journey that flows naturally
No pressure.
No agenda.
Just perspective shaped by years of guiding travelers across our homeland.
Unhurried. Personal. Immersive.
Africa reveals itself when you move with it, not through it.
Your journey is designed to unfold naturally:
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Away from crowds
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Free from rigid schedules
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Shaped entirely around your rhythm
No ticking boxes.
No rushing moments.
Just space to be present.
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The Heartbeat of the Wild
The quiet drama of the Maasai Mara.
Soft light. Open horizons. Timeless rhythm.
Where Africa Opens Gently
The wide sweep of the Serengeti.
Ngorongoro’s calm depth.
Zanzibar’s unhurried tide.
Recent Journeys,
Shaped Around the Traveler.
No two journeys alike.
Only experiences crafted with intention.
Christine & John Carney with Friends, UK
Wanted space and privacy.
Found quiet corners of Serengeti and Ngorongoro, unfolding as if Africa opened just for them.
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Mia & Anna, Denmark
Didn’t want a rushed climb.
Found rhythm, care, and confidence: step by step on Kilimanjaro: Machame route
Haylea and Ryan, US
Feared “just another safari.”
Found a bush birthday, a private volcano trek, and barefoot wonder on Zanzibar’s beaches.
360° Impact Safari
Some journeys are measured in miles.
Others, in lives touched.
The 360° Impact Safari carries both.
Crafted with the same artistry as every Shrike journey, yet with one profound difference:
100% of proceeds support orphans and vulnerable children in Tanzania.
The Heartbeat of Shrike Safaris
In the photograph:
Chacha, guiding with Shrike since our earliest days.
Beside him, his son Wambura.
— Carrying The Same Calling Forward.
This is not employment.
It’s devotion to land, to craft, and to the travelers we welcome.
When you travel with Shrike, you’re not a tourist.
You become part of something enduring.
Words From Those Who Took Their Time
Keshia Wilson, UK
"I was a meticulous planner. Shrike met me at that level, anticipating questions I hadn’t yet asked. Once I arrived, everything simply flowed. I felt present from the first day."
The Tagher Family, USA
"We wanted Tanzania and Rwanda to feel intentional, not rushed. Shrike helped us slow the journey down in exactly the right way. It changed how we experienced Africa."
Mr. & Mrs. Waberski, US
"What impressed us most was how personal it felt. The planning was thoughtful, the guidance was steady, and once we were there, nothing felt forced or hurried."
