The Safari Soles Team
Safari Soles
- Offices In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Anders | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An overall good experience with room for improvement
What we liked
- Our main contact person (Boniface) was super quick at responding and always very friendly and informative.
- The lodge we mainly stayed at (Arusha Farm House) was beautifully constructed, had a nice garden with pool, bar and sofas and a well equipped gym
- Both the safaris at Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro were absolutely amazing and we saw many of the animals that we hoped to see
- Between the two safari days we stayed at Suricata Boma Lodge, which blew our minds with its stunning views over Lake Manyara, friendly staff and authentically designed rooms
- Our guide on the Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro tour (Balthazary) was happy and cheerful, and very knowledgeable. He shared lots of stories and facts about the places we visited, giving us insights into the life of the Tanzanian people today.
The coffee farm was also an incredible experience. We were given thorough insights into the production of coffee, from coffee berry to processing, and finally, to drinking it. It was the best coffee we have had in years, and the lunch we were given was the best food of our two weeks in Tanzania.
What could be improved
- The food was generally of a low quality. On the last day of our time with Safari Soles, one of us had a severe stomach infection (Campylobacter) because of the food. As we are writing, it has been two weeks since we came home and the infection has still not gone away. No guests should ever experience this again and we hope that this will be looked into.
- Although Arusha Farm House was beautiful on the outside, it was a terrible experience in. The acustics were awful, our entrance card had to be activated every day, the bed was hard, there was no hand soap, only half of the sockets worked, there were no bed lights and in the end, our toilet got clogged. Luckily, many of these things can be fixed quite easily and we really hope that this will be improved going forward.
- Our safari guide (Abouu) was mostly very quiet and did not communicate a lot with us. This was especially present on the first day in Tarangire National Park where he several times drove on, although we wanted to see the animals for longer, e.g. the giraffes, that we only saw once.
After we posted the above review, the owner of Safari Soles got back to us with a long and sincere response. He apologized for our inconveniences and promised to follow up with the relevant parties. Although it does not change the mixed experiences we had with Safari Soles, we very much appreciated the sincerity in this response.
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Email Queenie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very pleasant and comfortable trip close to nature
We made a 7-day trip for 4 people and the overall experience was fantastic, eating well and sleeping well. I told the guide that I wanted to see the leopard, and he took us to see it many times, and I was really happy. The guide Reginald was very attentive, very good at driving and very helpful. He took good care of us. My only regret was that my time in the northern Serengeti was too short to wait for the wildebeest to cross the river. For those of you who are coming, please reserve some time in Serengeti, preferably four days, and at least two days in the north.
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Email Stephanie Polak | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing from start to finish!
We booked a 10 day safari vacation with Safari Soles. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Magreth put together the itinerary for us. Magreth planned a perfect agenda and she was very quick to respond to questions via email. Magreth did a phenomenal job planning our vacation. Frank picked us up from the airport and took us around Arusha for a nice start to our trip. Abdul was our safari guide. We cannot say enough positive things about Abdul. Abdul was absolutely wonderful. We spent 7 days with him and visited Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Abdul was extremely knowledgeable. Abdul did a great job with spotting animals and provided us with so much information. Abdul made our safari part of vacation one we will remember forever. After the safari part, we visited local tribes with Alex. Alex was very knowledgeable about Hadzabe and Datoga. He spoke their language and translated for us while also providing an abundance of information and helped with taking great pictures and videos for us. Ellis took us to the waterfall, coffee tour, and hot springs. Ellis was also very knowledgeable and shared information about each activity while taking really nice pictures and videos for us. We spent our last day with Andrew. Andrew took us to Serval Wildlife. He made sure that we had the best personalized experience there while providing us with information during the drive. Every single individual that we worked with through Safari Soles was wonderful and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. We will recommend Safari Soles to everyone. Thank you for making our Safari vacation absolutely perfect!
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Email Sanja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour - highly recommended
We booked a Materuni waterfall, hot springs and coffee tour with Safari soles. We had an incredible experience on this tour! Everything was exactly as described, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. Our guide Alex was excellent—extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help. The insights provided into Tanzanian culture and nature were both fascinating and enriching.
The tour offered great value for money, and we left with a much deeper appreciation for the beauty and diversity of Tanzania. If you're considering a tour in Arusha area, this one is a must-do!
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Email Shubhendra Mittal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
An experience of a lifetime eapecially because of the super friendly, knowledeable, ever ready to help and nevet say never attitude of the tour guides ernest and raymond
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Email Julya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Will do it again and again!
I just returned from a 9 day Serengeti tour w my teenager daughter. I would do it again and again if I could. It was a "never forget" closeness and experiences w wildlife! 6 days we spent camping and visiting Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Tarangirw w out chef İDRİS and our guide/ excellent driver INNOCENT was hands down just an awesome adventure. İdris went out of his way to satisfy me and my daughter's picky eating habits and he also nursed me back to feeling better as I entered the country w a sinus infection. We had 3 full course meals a day that was tailored to our choices.
Our guide INNOCENT was our comfort zone. Being from the western life style he made it very easy for us and kept us comfortable in the conditions that we aren't used to. Being an emergency vehicle operator myself I applaud his driving skills in the rough terrain and foggy/ muddy hillsides. He kept us safe and comfortable. His knowledge of his country/ culture/ and wildlife is just off limits. He got us as close as arms reach to some wildlife and we never doubted our safety. He knows his Serengeti like his own palm and will find you that animal you wants to see. I can tell you that I wanted to see a male lion up close and boy did I see them! An abondance of 🦁 and lioness'. He even managed to get us a viewing of a very rare sighting of Rhino 🦏. We did see the BIG 5 ! And it was amazing. We had front stage view in f the Wildebeest river crossing. Innocent was organized and structured , he let us know, in advance of the schedule, what to expect, and what can go wrong-as in foggy weather and limited visual of places. If we didn't get to view certain places due to inclement weather conditions he managed to make it back there on a clearer day. At no point did we feel threatened ur uncomfortable being that I was w a teenager. He and İdris were very respectful and giving. We enjoyed having meals w them. His level of English was also great. Able to speak to you fluently w great vocabulary. Our tents ⛺️ and luggage 🧳 was always readily available and always secured for us. If I had the opportunity to do it again I will definitely request Innocent and İdris!
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Email Charlotte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Tanzanian Safari Experience with Safari Soles
Our recent safari with Safari Soles was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we were picked up, it was clear that we were in for an unforgettable adventure. Our guide, Innocent, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making every moment of our journey educational and exciting.
We were incredibly fortunate to witness some of Africa's most majestic wildlife up close. Watching a cheetah feast on a gazelle was a sight I will never forget. The leopards we saw were breathtaking, lounging gracefully in the trees. The highlight, however, was seeing over 30 lions in their natural habitat, including two adorable baby lion cubs playing under the watchful eyes of their mothers.
Innocent's expertise truly enhanced our experience. He had an uncanny ability to spot animals even from a distance and provided fascinating insights into their behaviors and habitats.
Safari Soles exceeded our expectations in every way, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch safari experience in Tanzania. Don't miss the chance to explore the wonders of the Serengeti with such a dedicated and professional team.
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Email Marlène | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very beautiful experience
Everything went very well from the beginning to the end.
We had a very good time with Elias. He was very friendly and professional. He was always available, organized everything for us and made sure we were having a good time. Thanks to him we could see a lot of animals and even the big 5. It was very nice to have a french speaker person to explain to us the wonders of Tanzania! Thanks again to him and to you for your availability, your hard work and your responsiveness to our messages.
We also really appreciated the choices of lodges we had. All were very cleaned, beautiful and with a very kind satff. The food was always very tasty. For the lunches, it was very good to have a hot meal instead of sandwiches.
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Email Jeremy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari!
Our safari with Safari Soles was amazing! Innocent, our guide, was fantastic—so knowledgeable and friendly.
We saw a cheetah eating a gazelle, which was incredible. We also spotted beautiful leopards and over 30 lions, including two adorable cubs.
Innocent's skill in finding wildlife and sharing information made the trip unforgettable.
Highly recommend Safari Soles for an incredible Tanzanian safari!
Email Frederieka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
An absolutely unforgettable experience! From our first contact with Happiness and the thorough organisation and customisation of all the details of our trip, to the last day of our Safari with Abdul, everything was just perfect! Thank you!!!
Abdul made every day on the safari truly unforgettable for us. He’s so talented and very experienced and had a unique instinct for where to go in the park to spot the animals (many times he would also see things before us when we were using binoculars…!). He would also always give us all options available and let us decide what we wanted to do, even if it meant an extra trip or longer day for all of us (for example he was willing to drive an extra hour to show us the leopard even though he could have just called it a day as it was getting late…). He also taught us a lot about Tanzania and the parks and culture, and it was a perfectly well rounded experience because of him. Thank you mate! Fully recommend.