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
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Bre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari experience!
Our unforgettable safari adventure with Safari Soles was truly the experience of a lifetime! Our coordinator, Rachel, did an exceptional job organizing our 10-day trip to Tanzania, working closely with us to ensure everything was meticulously planned and exceeded our expectations.
The accommodations and meals were beyond what we anticipated! As a picky eater, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I enjoyed everything we tried. Each camp and hotel was incredible, and the staff were always warm and welcoming. Falling asleep to the sounds of wildlife, including the calls of hyenas, was an experience like no other.
Upon our early arrival at Mount Kilimanjaro Airport, we kicked off our journey with a fantastic city tour with our driver Erick that included the Cultural Heritage Centre Museum, local markets, Maasai Markets, and a delicious meal at a local restaurant—an ideal introduction to our trip.
The highlight was our seven-day safari, expertly guided by Chediel (also known as Cheddy). His extensive knowledge of the wildlife and culture, along with giving us some Swahili lessons, made our adventure even more enriching. We laughed and shared inside jokes throughout our time together, making the experience even more memorable. Chediel’s keen ability to spot wildlife ensured we were always in the best positions for breathtaking views and incredible photos. He truly made our trip unforgettable, and I highly recommend him as your guide.
With Chediel, we were fortunate to witness the Big Five, the wildebeest migration and river crossing three times, ostriches during their mating ritual, and even lions and hyenas feasting! We also enjoyed a scenic walk in the Kilimanjaro foothills, a visit to a waterfall, and a refreshing swim in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs, all thanks to Chediel's fantastic recommendations.
We also had an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti at sunrise, which offered stunning views of the wildlife and landscape. Our visit to a Maasai village was equally rewarding, as we were warmly welcomed and learned about their traditions and culture. Overall, we cherished every moment of our trip and the friendship we built with Cheddy. I wholeheartedly recommend Safari Soles for your Tanzania adventure!
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Email Beatrice | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 day safari / big migration
Going to Serengeti to see the wildlife was my childhoods dream. We just came back from this, one of a lifetime, epic safari. Our guide Innocent was the best ever. He listened very well what we expected from this trip and then just made it all happen. He was able to find the big 5, the ugly 5 and the beautiful 5. But not only that, we had thrilling experiences, like lionesses attacking wildebeest, attacking rhinos, we had to save a cheetah with het babies from 3 lions and we saw the big migration, but not just once, multiple times, and one of those was a crossing from over 2 or 3000 wildebeest, soooo emotional !!! Innocent speaks English and French perfectly. He's the best ! 😍 Zuria put our itinerary together. She did a great job ! Everything was perfectly organised 👍
We came back with our eyes and hearts full ! We definitely recommend Safari Soles but even more our guide Innocent Richard Mushi
Email David @ Alayne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb
A special thank you to Elias.
He was quite the best guide anyone could wish for.
Always kind and courteous, we felt completely safe in his company wherever we went. He obviously puts the safety of his passengers to be top priority, and within 10 minutes of setting off, we could tell that he was such a good driver. We never felt unsafe even on the roughest African roads or in the close proximity to some of the most dangerous animals!
We always want to know everything there is to know about things and ask lots of questions.
Elias possesses the most detailed knowledge about each specie’s habitat, preferred environment, food, reproduction cycle, anatomy and lifestyle. We also discussed the nickname for some of the animals and the reasons for this. We also learned a lot about Tanzania, the people, culture, customs, and family life. He was so informative!
As regards his ability to find game, he combines extensive knowledge with his experience and extremely sharp eyesight to be frequently able to spot things, others had missed. He rightly justifies his nickname of ‘Elias Eagle Eyes.’
Finally, could we say thank you to you Magreth for putting together such a comprehensive, interesting safari schedule which we thoroughly enjoyed and will remember for the rest of our lives.
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Email Fiona | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience thanks to the best guides Ernest and Innocent
Me and my group of 9 friends recently went on a Safari Soles tour, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. Our guides, Ernest and Innocent, were nothing short of amazing. They were incredibly knowledgeable and constantly in tune with the surroundings, always listening to the radio for additional wildlife sightings. Thanks to them, we got to see a wide range of animals in their natural habitat, and they ensured we got some incredible photos! In addition, they had answers to any questions we had and gave us many fun and unique facts. Ernest and Innocent took care of everything—from making sure we were well-fed to keeping us safe throughout the entire trip. It's clear they genuinely cared about our experience and are passionate about what they do. They made the whole adventure an unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience.
Our accommodations varied from luxurious villas to cozy tents, which made for a unique and memorable trip. Even while camping, I always felt safe and well-cared-for, with access to all the essentials. I never worried for my safety, as the staff was very attentive and there was always a Maasai member nearby to guide us anywhere we needed. Falling asleep to the sounds of zebras and lions in the distance was one of the highlights of the trip.
I can’t recommend Ernest, Innocent, and Safari Soles enough! If you're looking for a safari that combines adventure, comfort, and expert guidance, there's no one better to go with.
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Email Crystal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime with Ernest and Innocent
Safari Soles went above and beyond to help us plan our safari. It was our first time going to Tanzania and going on a safari so none of us knew what to expect. We were a group of 9, so naturally Safari Soles offered us a private excursion with two jeeps. And with any big groups, we were a hot mess. We made so many requests/revisions to the itinerary and Magreth (our organzier) at Safari Soles was so patient with us. The itinerary was super user friendly and easy to navigate.
We bonded with all of our guides. Everyone was super friendly, and hoping we made life long friends with some of them. Big shout out to Chief and Andrew for giving us a warm welcome to Arusha. And all hail Ernestie and Inno for the trip of our life, from Tarangire National Park to Northern Serengeti. It was a lot of driving, and they were such troopers. Ernest was able to spot any animal from miles away, even when I had trouble finding them with binoculars! Both guides had years of experience. We felt safe in the jeeps with them, never did we feel like we were in danger. We were so sad to leave at the end.
10/10 plan your trip with Safari Soles!
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Email Mar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ernest and Innocent were such cool guides
As background info, a lot of people go as a couples trip but I went with 8 other friends as a big group and if you have a group of friends that you can travel with I recommend booking a private tour with Safari Soles, it's so much fun!
The first guides we met at the airport in Kilimanjaro: Chief and Andrew were so cool and funny for the one day tour around Arusha before we started safari it was a great start to our adventures.
And then we were off to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti with our guides Ernest and Innocent who were not only knowledgeable on literally everything we had questions on, were great drivers as well and hilarious when we had a moment to really chat around mealtime. We never felt shy about asking to stop for a scenic photo or just a question on life. It was such a good time that I felt like our days flew by seeing all the animals and the endless plains.
Safari soles even helped us book a flight straight out of Serengeti to Zanzibar to finish off our adventure.
While I was not the person in my group to book this safari tour, I was very happy that we were able to tailor the tour for 8 people with all the places and animals we were aiming to see on our adventures with lodging that was within our budget.
Magreth our point of contact to book really hooked us up!
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Email Hejran | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Lifetime Safari Experience
We had an incredible safari with Ernest and Innocent from Safari Soles. It was our first safari, so we didn’t really know what to expect. Not only were they expert guides, but they’re incredibly friendly, caring and enthusiastic humans. After the trip, it was quite clear your safari guide can dictate how good or bad your safari goes, and I can say ours was a 10/10. If I ever go back to Tanzania for a safari, my preference would be to go with Ernest or Innocent again.
They have a host of knowledge about the animals, environment and history of the national parks, which made the entire trip not only fun but super informative as well. As for logistics, the lodging across the board was incredible, and our guides made sure we never missed a beat. There will be early mornings (waking up at 5:30-6:00 to catch the early game drive), there will be long days on the road, and it’s in these moments that it’s even more important that you get along with your safari guide. Thanks Ernest & Innocent, for the trip of a lifetime!
Some tips: make sure you get snacks before your safari for the drives; be patient; tipping culture is widespread, be sure to tip the many individuals who help you along your journey; stay present and enjoy the scenery in front of you!
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Email Riccardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walk at the foothills of the Kilimanjaro + swim in the hot-springs
We did the excursion at the foothills of Kilimanjaro after our safari.
Frank was our guide and showed us the safest way to walk from the village to the waterfall. The path was a bit slippery but he made sure we completed the trekking without any incident. Even the harder part was easy with his guidance.
The landscape is quite characteristic, and after the walk we got the explanation of the coffee preparation, followed by lunch.
We completed the day with the swimming in the hot springs. There is a bit of current, but also a quiet pond where you can easily swim. Frank was very attentive to all our needs, and always with a smile. Overall a very nice experience!
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Email Riccardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days private safari
We started our safari after the private tour of the city of Arusha.
Abdul our driver and guide picked us up from the hotel and we visited the Tarangire, Serengeti (north and central), and Ngorongoro parks.
Abdul was very knowledgeable and experienced. It was impressive how he could drive and at the same time spot animals kilometers away!
He shared his knowledge about animal wildlife and even borrowed his book to learn about the fauna.
He also tried to accommodate our requests and wishes.
Also thanks to him we were able to see the big 5 and a lot of other animals in wonderful scenarios. Each park provided a different environment, different animals and a particular highlight for the day. In one day we were lucky also to see the crossing of the Mara river.
At the end of each day we shared dinner with Abdul telling the amazing experience we just had. We were really a team!
Abdul he took really good care of us and of the car condition.
Excellent organization from Safari Soles as we had top accommodations in lodges and camps.
The food every day was very tasty and varied. We also had unlimited drinks in the jeep.
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Email Riccardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Arusha city trip
We did the private tour of the city of Arusha on our first day in Tanzania.
Excellent organization from Safari Soles from the very beginning.
Chief picked us up at the JRO airport and drove us to the hotel.
The next day the city tour started with Chief as guide, we visited the African Art Gallery, the Arusha market, the Masaai market, and the Tanzanite Experience.
Chief was very attentive and took good care of us during the day. He even helped us to purchase sun screen that we forgot :)
Overall a great way to start our trip. Thank you Chief for being so friendly, attentive, and organized!
