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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 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.
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Email Meriem | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience !!!
The experience with Zohar was above our expectations.
We went to a safari in Kenya (Masai Mara/Naivasha/Amboseli) : everything was great the accommodations, the guide Ken was so kind and professional.we learned so much during this adventure.
Then we went for 4days to chill in Zanzibar, it was perfect as well.
Definitely we will come back with Zohar agency.
Thank you Lillian
Email Danielle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
We booked a 6 day ‘luxury honeymoon’ safari with Zohar relatively last minute (approximately 4 weeks before). We found Zohar online through reading several good reviews.
From the start, the communication with the company was absolutely fantastic! Lilian and the team amended our safari itinerary several times to personalise it to EXACTLY what we wanted.
We initially communicated with the company via email, and we began speaking with Lilian through WhatsApp from about one week before the trip. This was a fantastic way to ask questions and actually speak to the team before arrival.
We were greeted by a very smart driver at Kilimanjaro airport. From the go we were treated like royalty - they gave us fresh juice and snacks and a few extra goodies (I won’t ruin the surprises!)
We drove to the office to meet Lilian and the team. Lilian introduced us to our safari guide (who would be with with us for the whole time) and she went through the whole itinerary to make sure that we were happy.
Lilian created a WhatsApp group for us and checked up on us regularly throughout the week. This made us feel very looked after!
The whole trip was phenomenal. So well organised and so much fun.
Our safari guide was Tom. He was incredible and such an asset to Zohar! Tom ensured that we were happy and comfortable. Nothing was too much for him (one night he even found us at dinner to give us our binoculars we left in the car (as we needed them early in the morning for the balloon ride).
Tom was always happy and very informative. He taught us so much about all of the animals as well as about the culture of the country.
Tom was such a great guide. His experience enabled him to know exactly where certain animals were likely to be (which comes in handy when we were looking for the rarer animals). Tom ensured we saw EVERY animal on our list (even cheetahs and a leopard!). We were so impressed with him. In the mornings we would be like ‘it would be good if we could see a…’ and he made sure we did!! We couldn’t have picked a better guide.
The lodges we stayed at were top class! And the food was lovely. One of us is very fussy with food but we always had something yummy to eat.
Even after the safari Lilian was checking up on us to make sure that we flew to our next destination safely and she was on hand to help us if we needed her.
Zohar offer a 5* service. We have already recommended them to all of our friends and family.
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Email Amanda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
I would one hundred percent recommend booking a trip through Lilian and Zohar African Safaris. Pretty much everything about our 12-day safari through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha, and Kilimanjaro was excellent.
One: Lilian and the company were super responsive, helpful, and she personalized our itinerary to our taste. My husband and I are pretty active people, and so she interspersed our game drives with hiking, walking safaris, and even a biking day. She checked in throughout to make sure everything was going smoothly (which it was). I felt taken care of and comfortable throughout the trip. It was important to me on a trip to Tanzania to support a company run by Tanzanian people and based in Tanzania, which Zohar is.
Two: Our guide, Leo, couldn't have been better. Not only did we see pretty much every animal there was to see thanks to his tracking skills, he answered all our questions with no problem and was just plain a good guy to spend time with (which is important, since you spend so much time with your guide!). Our jeep was well-maintained and we always had access to fresh water and snacks.
Three: Everywhere we stayed was really nice! The lodges were comfortable and the food was usually good, and we had ample access to bottled water.
Four: Every day was fun! I felt like I saw so many amazing animals, so many gorgeous places, and got to learn a lot about Tanzania and her people and cultures.
I've already recommended Zohar to my friends who are interested in going on safari, and I would recommend it to you, too.