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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 DeAnna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya-several parts of Tanzania-including Zanzibar WOW! Always on the go but worth it.
First, the communication with Abdallah was key! He always got back to me and always eased my mind! We had 4 different drivers since we were in four different areas. The Masai Mara in Kenya. This is were we chose to go to one of the many Masai Villages that exist in Kenya and in Tanzania. This was very informative but also helpful to the village monetarily. Yes, we made sure we didn't buy a bunch of carvings or jewelry before hand so that we could buy it from the Masai Village we visited :) We then drove to the Tanzanian Border. From there we spent time in Tent Camps in the Serengeti which is a must. This really gives you the true flavor of the Safari because every other place you stay in will probably be in a lodge of sorts. While you are in the Serengeti, I strongly suggest that you do the Serengeti Balloon Safari. It is a bit of cost but worth every penny. Champagne and Breakfast on the open grasslands after the balloons land. They even have Loos with views (so there are toilets!) Something you will always remember! We then drove to Ngorongoro which is where the Crater lives. This would be one of the only places that you can still find a Rhino. We did see a Rhino but he was very far away and sleeping but we still tell everyone we saw the BIG 5 :) From there we drove to Lake Manyara and the to Tarangire. We flew from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam to go to the Selous Park. All the parks we visited had different scenery and animals but what is important about Selous is that they still allow Game Hunting in parts of the Park (not the part you will be in if you are only shooting animals with your camera). They allow Game Hunting for the revenue but if this continues they will kill off their revenue so when you go to this park on safari to look at the animals instead of killing them you are helping to end the killing by paying not to kill. So spread the word! Selous is cool because you can go off the driving trail to find what you want, unlike the other parks! But, make no mistake, we had seen every animal there was to offer in multiples before we ever got to Selous. If you go to Selous, I strongly suggest that you fly into Selous as apposed to flying into Dar es Salaam and the driving to Selous Park. At least one way. In fact, if you can afford it, I would drive in and fly out of as many places as you can. Other wise there is a lot of driving and it is all very bumpy roads. We did over 3000 miles and it wears on you. You should at least try and drive one way so you can see the culture. We ended our trip in Beautiful Zanzibar. Some people start their trip here but I would suggest ending it here. Because even thought the Safari thing is just wonderful, you need to relax and Zanzibar is the perfect place to do it!!! We did a Safari Blue boat trip, where you snorkel and eat good food. This was memorable! I would say another must do :) In the end, everyone of our drivers and guides were extremely nice, calm and on time. It was a fabulous trip!!!
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Email Salvo & Dani | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience, more than expected!
Very welcoming treatment and good planning. Everything was taken care of and the staff was always available when needed. Thank You Uhuru travel & Tours and see you next time!!
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Email Abbas | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Average, not personal and providing misleading information.
Uhuru travels had given name and no. of person would be our guide and driver for 3 days. They changed the person without even informing us. It seemed Uhuru has sub contracted our trip to someone else. There was no personal contact. The driver himself did not know who he worked for.
Did not get value for money on this trip.
Reply from Soul of East Africa Safaris (Uhuru Travel)
Posted on Oct 26, 2016Dear Abbas,
Thanks so much for your reviews though its also misleading to the other clients about Uhuru Travel. Why misleading? We did provide you will all the details of your safari to Mikumi. Unfortunately you show signs of problem on the mid way when having lunch the driver guide called me and inform me that you do not have any information of about your safari. Why did you agreed to pay safari and be ready to enjoy it? What convince you to pay if you did not have any information? Mr. Nestor was together with the other driver looked into your phone and the program was in your phone!! They were 2 Jeeps on that day and all were our Driver Guides. I am 100% sure you did enjoy your safari and everything went well. We appreciate your business to us.
Uhuru Travel Team
Email Mamnun Rahman | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quality Safari Experience with Fantastic Value, and Great Customer Service
Right from the start I had high hopes for this operator be due to the reviews and I can say but that I was most definitely not disappointed.
The communication was excellent throughout. They were very quick to set my mind at ease at every stage. Definitely lived up to my expectations. Abdallah and Ubezi were very helpful, patient and very professional in all their dealings. We even popped in to see them at their office in Stone Town.
Payment was made via international bank transfer and went very smoothly.
The itenineary was adapted and changed every time we added something or changed something to the trip. And we made loads of changes. Thankfully, the team were at hand with their expert local knowledge and expertise to make things work. We even booked all of our transfers and flights through the agency too, all went without any issues.
The team also selected ideal accommodation for us, and ensured that it met our specification.
The Safari itself was great, our guide Abraham was very knowledgeable and ensured that we got to see and experience all we had hoped to. Our vehicle had an issue but he was able to get it up and running without any hiccups in 15 mins. All the meals provided on the trips were nice and added to the experience. We most definitely enjoyed our Safari, which consisted of the Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. All parks/reserves were amazing.
All in all. I would most definitely reccomend Uhuru Travels for anyone thinking of Safari.
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Email Britt Brynildsen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uhuru Travel & Tours is a trustable company!
The communication was very good from the start. The driver, Issa Abdallah, picked us up at the hotel in Dar-es-salaam at the exact time agreed upon. Sunday Dec 4th 2016 we started our adventure! A 3-day safari tour to Mikumi spending two nights at Stanley's Kopje. The trip from Dar till Mikumi took 6 hours and the safari started once we were inside the park. In the evening we had an exellent dinner and had an early night. The lions were there...and the hyenas, they woke me up in the middle of the night while my husband went on snoring!
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Email Kirsten | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great experience and fantastic accommodation
The communication with Uhuru Travel&Tours was easy and we had a great trip to Mikumi National Park. The accommodation at Stanley Kopjes tented camp and the wildlife was outstanding.We can highly recommend the agency.
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Email Cynthia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Mikumi 2 nights 3 days
Very nice driver, lodge in TanSwiss hotel was very comfortable, see a lot of animals in the park.
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Email Nikki | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good communication and organization.
I contacted several agencies, narrowed it down to 2, and ended up going with Uhuru due to their responsiveness and price options. The communication was great, they answered email almost immediately, answered all questions and suggested alternative itineraries. Their representatives were prompt when meeting us at the airport with the documents, and the drivers they provided were also prompt with scheduled hotel transfers. Great experience overall, would not hesitate to do it again, or recommend to others!
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Email Janis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3-Day Last Minute Fly in Safari from Zanzibar to Ngorongoro Crater
The safari itself gives a very good opportunity to quickly experience three different Africa, all three parks are bit different in their settings and we managed to see all big animals, lions and lots of elephants. Spending the first night in safari tented lodge was also very exciting as, we spotted lions resting some 50meters from the camp and there is no fence around it.. The third day flight back could have been later, so we could have spent a little bit more time in Menyara NP, we started the day at 5:30am, to spend at least 2 hours in the park and get on time to the flight.
The driver was very pleasant and adapted to all our needs. The experience overall was very positive, they were resposive and followed up on everything.
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Email Mary | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10-Day Luxury Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holidays met all my expections plus!
This trip lived up to my expectations and beyond. I saw everything that I wanted to see and more. My tour guides went beyond the call of duty. Abraham was guide in Tanzania. He could spot animals that I would have missed, He taught me so much about the animals and the Tanzanian people and culture. He was a pleasure to be with. Ubezi was my guide in Zanzibar. He made sure I learned everything about Zanzibar. When I went on the Blue Safari, I got ill. I asked to go to the hospital. While there Ubezi stayed with me until I was discharged. All went well and by the next day I was almost 100% back to normal. It was comforting to me, knowing I that I was in good hands. The memories I have are wonderful. I hope to be able to come back again.