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Soul of East Africa Safaris (Uhuru Travel)
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Member Of:
- TATO, ZATO & ZATI
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Burak | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect service
We decided to go safari 3 days before we leave Zanzibar. it was like a last minute decision. They replied my request from safaribookings in minutes with a perfectly detailed offer. After chatting with Abdallah on whatsapp we decided to take the offer. We paid via credid card. Then the dream started. There is a plane from Zanzibar to Selous. They take yoy from plane and you directly go car safari. So i reccomend you just to take back packs. We had trouble to carry our luggage. We ve seen Lion , Elephant , Croc , Hyppo , Giraffe , Hyenna and even African wild dogs. The camp we stayed was perfect. The other day tge river boat tour was also amazing. I strongly reccomend Uhuru tours.
CH
Email Petra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellent
The safari was exactly as described in the program.
The accommodations were amazingly beautiful and clean.
The driver was always on time. The staff were very nice and answered all my questions very quickly.
We were very surprised how everything worked out excellent.
I can highly recommend this company
Thank you very much !!!
CH
Email Aybi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Tour, thanks to our driver Abraham
Wonderful 7 days safari in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara.
Everything went well, very nice and comfortable hotels and lodges. Escarpment luxury lodge in Manyara is way nicer than other places during the safari.
The driver Abraham was amazing: gentle, calm, funny, skilled driver, an absolutely astonishing ability to spot every single animal, anywhere. He knew so much about all the animals, their behaviour, characteristics, what is safe to do, when it's more dangerous. It was crazy. He made the safari more than enjoyable, and that's I think one of the most important part. He also has a very good English, which helps if you want to discuss/ask questions.
You’re going to spend almost 100% of your time with your driver/guide, you should better be sure to appreciate him. I highly recommend him.
You can just ask Mr. Abdullah (the owner) about him, he is very fast and responsive, by mail, WhatsApp. No communication problem at all and very helpful when needed.
The tour itself was just like a national geographic documentary … but in real life. We had a lot of time, and I think that makes it easier to multiply your chances of seeing all the animals, in all the situations (eating, sleeping, playing, chasing, walking…). An yes, we saw everything you can imagine seeing in Tanzania (except the climbing lions). I guess under 4 days, you might have to reduce the number of parks, rush a bit too much and so on.
Now the positive points are said, it may look like an ad, so let’s go to the negative points:
It seems that no matter what the company you take, you may have to face mechanical problems (I read many sorties before going). Then the difference between a reliable company and less trustworthy one is how this problem will be handled and how much time you’ll waste. We had a 4x4 in an ok shape, not the newest, not the oldest, but fine however, in the first day of the safari, it had some problems starting, we had to push/be pushed few times. I requested the owner to fix it by SMS. The day after we went to change the battery, 15min in a garage, and it was done.
It’s expensive. Yeap, very expensive. It’s not really related to the company I would say, more to Tanzania in general.
We also booked the Mount Meru through them, nothing much to say, it's a pretty standard tour, and there isn't much difference between the tour operators.
Conclusion: I would go back through Uhuru travel, without any hesitation (and make sure Abraham is available :-).
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Email Anja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
We went with Uhuru travel to Tarangire national park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Lake Manyara, and our guide was Abraham. We had a fantastic trip, the food was great, our guide was super, very knowledgeable and nice and our accommodation splendid. Especially our last night at Rhino lodge. We would really recommend this company.
BR
Email Edson, Fabiana e Matheus Lisboa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!!!!
Everything was excellent!!!! The Driver, Nestor, was very polite and support us with everything...
Great experience!!!!
Email WimD | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Problem free safari to Mikumi National Park
Fast replies from Abdallah to the inquiries while booking, flexibility in its offers.
The 4x4 car (from Selousexplorers) was waiting on the agreed spot and time. the car was confortable, reliable and clean
The guide Nestor was very knowledgable, flexible and helpful. We made long game drives, away from the busy park entrance.
A problem-free safari.
PS: Travel time from Dar to Mikumi has dramatically risen to 7 hours due to traffic density and "policing".
DE
Email Simone and Leoni | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We have Great days in the Selous Game Reserve
It was the second trip with Uhuru Travell & Tours
Super Service
Everything was super organized
And the Safari Tour was unforgettable
We stay in a super lodge and have seen a lot aof animals
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Email SKB | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Loads of animals
Very good safari. The driver did an excellent job.
Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara - all worth a visit.
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Email Richard | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari experience and good service. Selous safari and Kinga Lodge.
Uhuru Travel gave us a very competitive price for our 3 days. They kept in contact and we even had a guide with us from Uhuru Travel to our destinasjon. The whole pakage was well organized and we were given very good service. We travelled by fast boat to Dar Es Salam and were then driven in a safari jeep to Selous. Our driver drove well on difficult roads. On the journey we got to see some of Tanzania. Our lodgings were 3 cabins with very comfortable beds and 2 showers. On the first evening we had a boat safari until sundown. Our guide knew about the wildlife we came across; many hippopotamuses, some crocodiles, bee eaters and fish eagles amongst other things. We finished by watching the sun go down on an island in the middle of the river. The second day was safari day. Up early and then to the game reserve. Here most animals need to be searced for. Giraffes and impala are everywhere. We were very Lucky and saw three lions, an elephant, a few shy zebra and a hyena, buffalo, kudo, amongst many others. Our driver knew a lot about the animals and we drove far and wide to find the lions and elephant. A very fun experience. On the last day we had a walking safari with a bushman who showed us many uses for plants. Then breakfast and two small planes back to Zanzibar. A fun experience in itself. Kinga Lodge provided good food, was friendly and well kept.
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Email Martin&Julia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organisation. Flexible timeplanning. Valuable suggestions. Experienced ans helpful Guide.
We enjoyed our Safari Experience and can warmly recommend Uhuru Travel in DarEsSalaam. We wanted just visit the Mikumi Np but the recommendation from Uhuru Travel to visit Udzungwa Mountains turned out to be a Great choice! The driver and guide Julius was very friendly, helpful and experienced and with very good knowlage of wildlife, fauna and culture. The car was an older Land Rover without ac but with excellent offroad qualities and the missing ac was absolutely no problem in June . The accomodations Udzungwa falls Lodge and Stanleys Kopje was excellent. We definitly would book our next trip in Tanzania with Uhuru Travel.