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Zohar African Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Boris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply AMAZING and best way to spend Honeymoon!
We chose Zohar African Safaris due to the latest and awesome reviews from other guests - my wife and I can only confirm it - excellent from the very first second until the last and beyond that! I hope that more of our friends will consider safari and Zohar will get biggest recommendation from us!
After we contacted Zohar Safaris, Lilian was very helpful in each step and provided very detailed information about each aspect of the trip. We felt very confident and informed, even despite covid uncertainty. Lilian personalized our safari trip as they approach every trip individually. We are so happy, that we made it and decided on 6 days Safari trip.
Solomon was our safari guide and driver - WOW he has the experience and very joyful to be around - it is important when you are driving up to 10-12 hours pr. day :)
He knew all the animals and birds by heart and could tell a lot of interesting stuff. He could spot them while we still were struggling to see with binoculars at first and the most important he could read their behaviour. That placed us in perfect spots compared to other safari guides to see animals and also to witness some just for ourselves, at least until other cars spotted us.
We feel grateful to have seen all big 5 and also lots and lots of other impressive animals.
We also enjoyed the spirit in safari and other people too. Safari guides are very friendly and helpful to each other and guest, which creates feel-good vibe through the tour. The camps were also amazing - especially tent camps in Safari parks - Chaka Camp and Kiota camp. The biggest advantage for us was the intimacy of the place and the ability to hear animals quite close - lions, hyenas and other.
I could continue telling more and more - but instead you (the reader) should experience that!
Definitely the most memorable trip for us and we hope to return for more one day!
I have only warm words to say about Solomon - our safari guide and Lilian - the owner.
A small advice from us to other travellers - if you have time and opportunity to stay in the tent camp one extra day in order to experience it and have a bit of relaxation between long Safari days (eventually half way through your trip) - it would be money well spent.
Zohar made our trip incredible
We had an incredible time. We spent 4 days, between Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Thanks to Lilian for all the organisation, her availability and her kindness.
Thanks to Adam our super french speaking guide.
And Thanks to Zohar for making this experience unforgivable. From the first communication we felt so confident with Lilian, and until the end of our trip.
Everything went perfectly well, all the little attention, and the immersion.
We would recommend Zohar at 100%.
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Email Maggie Li | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond Expectations, Highly Recommend Zohar Safari
I highly recommend Zohar Safari. After reviewing 30+ Safari outfits, I decided to go with Lillian's company Zohar Safari for our group of 12 friends over Xmas break Dec. 2021. The reviews where great, price was good for high end 5 star safari and I liked how the hotel accommodations looked in the photos. Lillian and her team where great to communicate with and where extremely accommodating with all our requests. All our hotels where stunning, well decorated and had comfortable beds. Our 2 Safari guides grew up in the region and where extremely knowledgable on how to track and find the animals. We saw the BIG 5 and thousands more animals during our safari. I highly recommend Zohar. They went above and beyond for our group.
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Email STÉPHANIE | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
While writing this comment, we still feel the emotion of this immersion in nature and all these good times.
We organized this trip for my sister's 50th birthday... after several exchanges by email, Lilian knew how to put together a fabulous private safari from start to finish, both in terms of the choice of Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks and hotels with always welcoming staff but our most beautiful memory will remain “Embalakai Camp” in the Serengeti.
GEFFROY, our guide speaks French, he came to wait for us at the airport.
He was very attentive to all our needs, made sure to meet all our expectations, ensured that we made the most of this exceptional nature and the animals.
He brought us to the best point to take all our pictures.
Every day, on a nicely set table, he organized our lunches in magnificent settings, the meals were excellent and very generous.
Lilian and Geffroy were of great kindness which touched us enormously, we stayed in touch throughout our stay in Zanzibar and still today.
We can only recommend this agency everything was perfect,
We will never forget this incredible trip to Tanzania.
Asante Sana to you two for this unforgettable stay.
Alexandra and Stephanie
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Email Raisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn't have asked for more!
We couldn't have asked for more on this trip! We booked the safari for 4 days and 5 nights for our honeymoon, and for what is considered a short safari we saw as many animals as we would have seen on a longer trip, including the big 5 (lots of lions and elephants with their cubs, buffalo and even two leopards and a dozen rhino!). That wouldn't have been possible without our brilliant tour guide, Solomon (would highly recommend asking for him) both his service to us and knowledge of animals was so impressive.
We stayed on night in Arusha before visiting Tangerie NP > Southern Serengeti > Central Serengeti > Ngorongoro Crater. At each destination we stayed in beautiful Serena Lodges, views from each one were incredible; we loved the panoramic views of the N. Crater the most. We stayed in a different hotel each night and on arrival they made everything so special given we were on our honeymoon. Each day we had a 6am start as the liklihood of seeing animals at this time is greater so we didn't mind, but the length of the days can be completely tailored. Solomon had everything prepared for the trip each morning before we set off for the day; we had a packaged breakfast to eat on the journey to the next park, and a packed hot lunch which we ate in the park each day. What was most impressive is that in each park, Solomon knew exactly where he was going, even when going off the tracks. As well as naviagting the tracks, Solomon was quick to spot animals both far and near, and each time he went as close to the animals so we could get nice pictures, and all the while telling us so much information about each animal. Other guides we saw along the way seemed very uninterested/disengaged from their guests, so we felt very lucky to have Solomon.
The journey between the parks was 2-3 hours and we spent approx 5 hours in each park, which was more than enough to see the animals. It seemed we had both Solomon and luck on our side to see so many animals at this time of year, with the rainy season due in March, it is quite unlikely for us to see as many animals as we did. There were also much fewer tourists at this time, which meant the hotels were quite empty and we hardly bumped into more than 2 or 3 cars in a park. However we believe risking it to go in low season was worth it, as apparently during high season there are hundreds of cars in the parks especially in N. crater, which means it'll be harder to get as close to the animals.
The whole trip was impeccably organized and personalized to us honemooners by the lovely Lilian. Before the trip Lilian tailored the itenery based on our needs and booked a hotsprings for us in Arusha. She met us on the first day in Arusha to brief us on the trip, and she made everything run smoothly. The cost of the trip was also very resonable compared to other trips we saw of the same duration, and we were so impressed with the accommodation and the level of service provided by both Lilian and Solomon. They also both spoke english very well, so this made booking the trip, and learning about the animals easier. We'd love to come back with our future children (but would stay for longer so the days are more relaxed).
Thank you for everything!!
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Email Lisa & Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magic, amazing and really professional agency
Animal lovers since we were children, we decided to go for the very first time on a safari in the best national park region in Africa : Tanzania.
We decided to go with Zohar agency which proposed personalized safaris.
Lilian was really helpful in organizing the safari and during the whole safari, which was very reassuring for us. She was very reactive, attentive and of an incomparable kindness.
During our safari, we had the chance to have Ahmed, a passionate guide, who gave us a lot of knowledge about the animals in the different parks that we recommend you +++.
We did the national parks of Tarangire, Serengeti as well as the Ngorongoro crater which were moments out of time and magic !
This trip was wonderful and unique and will always be remembered.
If you have never discovered Tanzania and more specifically safaris : go for it, you will not regret this unforgettable moment.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts Lilian and Ahmed for this dream come true!
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Email Heidi & Rodney | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional!
What a wonderful experience we had during our 6 day safari. I chose Zohar because Lilian was so good at communicating with me during our planning process! Zohar exceeded all our expectations and went above and beyond to make our journey extra extra special!
We stayed at 4 different Serena lodges with the most beautiful views! The service, staff and experience at each property was truly amazing! Tanzanian people are so kind and go above and beyond providing excellent customer service.
Solomon was our driver, we had a wonderful time with Solomon his experience and knowledge of birds and animals is impressive and how he can spot out animals from so far amazed us! We witnessed so many amazing wildlife moments on our 6 day safari. Solomon is also a excellent driver how he navigated the vehicle through so much mud and water was very impressive.
The experience we had with Zohar is hands down one of our favorite travel experiences in all of our travels. Don’t hesitate just book you will not be disappointed.
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Email Karen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari guide plays a key role in the enjoyment of the trip. Ours was the best guide ever.
Do not hesitate to hire these guys. They are not only professional and knowledgeable but charming and caring. They truly care about details.
We saw amazing animals and we felt we went to the best spots because there were no many tourists, sometimes we were the only ones.
It was our anniversary and Lilian and team made sure we had a special moment. No doubt they are the best and that's why they have 5 stars in all the sites like trip advisor and google.
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Email Riley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable
We had an incredible experience with Zohar and I would absolutely recommend others to choose this operator! Our safari was a four night, five day luxury experience at the end of May that we took as a honeymoon celebration.
Zohar was very flexible to fit our safari expectations and wishes. In advance of our booking, we called Lilian for her advice on what options may be suitable for us. She custom designed a route that took into account the year’s rainfall (muddy driving proves challenging and excess underbrush growth reduces the ability to spot most animals) and also provided lengthy descriptions on the various “add ons” that Zohar offers. One tip - there may be additional activities Lilian can create based on your interests that are not listed on the website. When we mentioned a love of hiking, Lilian provided a few additional options for our review. Also, Zohar remained flexible on our itinerary. That is, Lilian allowed us to decide closer to the date of our departure for a final decision about extra activities. We appreciated the opportunity to reevaluate given recent weather conditions.
At the time of booking, we alerted Zohar that we were traveling to Tanzania for our honeymoon. We arrived at the airport in Arusha and were immediately greeted by a driver bearing fresh watermelon juice (and another thoughtful surprise I won’t specify). Lilian herself met us at our hotel (Serena), alongside Solomon (our guide). They presented our itinerary again and provided other helpful tips and tricks for the time to come. Then, we immediately left for the canoeing safari at Lake Duluti (walking distance from Serena hotel). This was an excellent day one experience, especially for bird watchers.
We departed relatively early the next morning for a long haul trek to the Serengeti. If scheduling allows, I recommend to spend a night at Manyara to break up the drive. Solomon helped the drive to pass with speed, answering our very, very many inquiries about Tanzania, the landscape, Arusha, the animals, and more. We had an incredibly lucky start, catching two lions playing right at the start of the park. Within the Seregenti, we stayed at the Serena, which was definitely impressive. Also, due to Zohar’s thoughtful notice to the hotel, we were greeted with a special honeymoon surprise during our stay (and the same in Ngorogoro). Of all our hotels, Ngorogoro was the favorite and I wished we had more time there!
Solomon was fantastic. He knows the area/animals/geography inside an out, he was almost inside the head of animals, predicting all of their next moves. While we had great luck on the safari, we also owe many of our sightings to his great skill, catching many things with his naked eye that we hadn’t even noticed with binoculars. He was also personable, patient, and funny. This was a very special trip, in no small part because of his presence.
In addition, Zohar is a locally owned safari operator. While we truthfully hadn’t known this at the time of our booking, we were very happy to learn we chose a company that is owned by a Tanzanian woman (Lilian). We learned that through this local perspective, Lilian treats her staff with considerably higher standards and pay than some other companies on the market. Guides work very long days and this dedication should entail equitable pay and acknowledgement/respect of their critical role in one’s safari experience. It was exceedingly evident that Zohar beats out many other competitors in this regard.
Also, regarding the Zohar vehicle, all was nice, new, and in excellent shape. According to our guide, our Land Cruiser was less than five years old and it was outfitted with a way to charge electronic devices. The vehicle itself wasn’t something I considered in advance, however, after passing multiple broken down cars, I realized we were lucky to be in a vehicle that was properly maintained. Our guide explained that Zohar vehicles are carefully reassessed prior to departure to ensure they are Serengeti ready!
Overall, Zohar is an excellent company, rating 10/10. We hope to return for a second safari soon, plus climb of Kilimanjaro!
Email Karla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
We went on a 6 day safari with Zohar and had the most amazing time! Lillian was extremely helpful from the beginning helping us tailor our safari to suit our needs and wants and provided lots of useful information on arrival. Our guide Leo was extremely knowledgeable and spotted the most amazing things on our game drives. All the accommodation was beautiful and the meals etc provided were always delicious! We felt we really got a personal touch with Zohar and nothing was ever too much bother. The trip really exceeded our expectations and we would definitely recommend booking with Zohar.