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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 Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari experience
We booked with Zohar Africa Safari a 6 days Safari trip ( Tarangire- Serengeti-Ngorongoro) for our honeymoon and was the most wonderful experience we could ever dream of.
Lilian organized and tailored all our safari days with a lot of attention to details, having really cool stays ( highlight being the Simba lodge and Chaka Camp which were in the middle of the wilderness) and including really cute touches for our honeymoon, personalized gifts and even cooking herself our first lunch in the safari which was delicious!
She also gave us the best guide that we could wish for- Solomon, who made our safari THE best! His eagle eyes can spot rare to find animals from a great distance and thanks to his intuition and experience we saw so many animals- all Big Five, over 40 lions, part of the Great Migration and all this from really close distance! It was a pleasure spending the time with him, he told us a lot of wildlife stories and knew the animals well so was really cool to watch them.
We absolutely loved our lunches which were in the nature with giraffes and elephants in the background. Also loved our game drives that starter 6 am, his patience and passion to find animals left no time for us to be bored in the car.
We added on top also the Maasai Village experience which is worth seeing the traditions of this tribe.
We hope to be back with Lilian and Solomon soon!
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Email Bri | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator
We did a private safari tour for our honeymoon and I must say this was one of the BEST experiences ever! I could write an entire book about this experience. From the itinerary, communication, accommodation to the game drives. First, Lilian's recommendations were beyond anything we could have thought of. She was really accomodating and friendly. She made adjustments per our requests. She made you feel welcome and made you feel like you've known her for a while. She even provided tips for us well after we left the safari on our trip to different parts of Tanzania. We really appreciated that. She was very quick with replies.
Now our tour guide, Ahmed. I cannot say enough about him. He is hands down the best guide ever! He was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us an amazing time. The safari trip from beginning to end went without a single issue. He was hilarious, we had a lot of laughs and adventures. We truly lucked out when we were assigned, Ahmed. He was not only an outstanding guide with a knack for spotting wildlife but a great person that we now consider a friend. He made you feel comfortable. I truly believe Ahmed made our experience that much better and to a whole different level. We were never bored at any point of the trip. He was really accomodating to all our needs. He was proactive in finding the "rare" to spot animals. I would highly recommend him to anyone planning on going on this tour. In my opinion, your tour guide determine how well the trip goes and Ahmed made sure we had a blast. My wife and I were happy he was with us.
Let's not forget the most important thing why we went on this trip, the great migration and the wildlife. During our trip, Ahmed made sure we saw all the Big 5 and the great migration! Saw other wildlife of course. It's an incredible feeling being "up close and personal" with these animals in the wild. To see their behavior and how they are was definitely a bucket-list item. I wish we had enough time to have seen the wildebeest crossing the mara river. This is likely the next adventure on the list is to see that.
We want to say a big thank you to the Zohar team and everyone involved in making this an incredible experience, especially Ahmed.
EG
Email Mohammad Younos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just perfect!
Our experience with Zohar was just a dream! We travelled to Tanzania for our honeymoon trip and Zohar really exceeded our expectations! From the very beginnig to the end was everything very well organized. Lilian is a very kind, welcoming person who was keen to answer all our questions and to tailor our trip to the best of our satisfaction! Her care of details was unmatchable. The hotels booked for us had great staff, who were very friendly and professional. Our guide, Ahmed, is really an amazing person with much passion about his job and knowledge about tanzanian culture, fauna, and flora. We werde delighted to have him as our guide.
We left Tanzania full of happiness, cultural experience, and wonderful memories.
Thank you Zohar very much! You are just amazing!
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Email Victor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zohar went above and beyond in every way to provide a fantastic safari experience for our honeymoon
After reviewing several options in 2020 we chose Zohar as the tour operator for our honeymoon. Because of the pandemic we could not go, but the director Lilian promised us that we could save the deposit and use it next year. So in 2021 we could finally complete our trip. Our safari experience was fantastic in every way. Lilian was extremely responsive and we excheanged above 50 emails answering our every question and tailoring the safari to our wishes before we landed in Tanzania. I had some medical problems (unrelated to the safari) after the safari ended and we went to Zanzibar, and Lilian kept in touch and used her contact to try and set me up with a doctor. She had no obligation to do so, of course, as the safari had ended, but I think it shows the kind of support you get when you book with Zohar.
Our guide, Tom, was fantastic. He was very experienced and knowledgeable and was always making sure that we got what we wanted and made changes everyday in our itinerary to accomodate our wishes. One of the highlights everyday was our picnic lunch and sometimes breakfast out in the national parks - having lunch while watching elephants and giraffes slowly walk by in the distance is an experience that is hard to beat. We had a five day safari and saw all The Big Five, and I think Tom was as happy as us when we finally saw the last missing piece of the puzzle, namely a rhino. Because of his skill as guide we often ended up closest to the animals, even though there were other vans near the animals when we arrived.
All in all our safari with Zohar was a fantastic experience and I'd recommend them to anyone. In the YouTube link below you can see a video of some of our sightings during our safari that we recorded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qKhau5FfFI
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Email Annalisa | Experience level: first safari
5 stars Honeymoon Safari
We had a fantastic safari experience thanks to Lillian and Zohar African Safari!
We organized our honeymoon, in October, with this agency and everything went well despite covid restrictions and last minute problems with our flight.
We opted for the 5 days safari and this gave us the opportunity to see all the big 5, together with countless lions, many cheetahs, leopards, lion cubs, elephants, hunting scenes....
Ahmed was our guide and he was G R E A T! He was a great company, fun, answered all our questions and spotted all the animals we wanted!
In addition to the safari, we also chose to spend one day in a coffee plantation and to visit Materuni waterfall. We had an amazing time preparing and drinking 100% arabic coffee under the Kilimangiaro.
We also spent the night in Lilian B&B, a nice apartment in Arusha, and she cooked for us a special dinner that made us feel super cuddled (best pilau eaten in Tanzania!) and a wonderful breakfast in the morning.
We were super happy about Zohar because:
- communication with Lilian was great and she was always friendly and helpful
- amazing support before and during our trip
- available all the time for any question/doubt
- we didn't have any issue during our trip
- the trip was “tailored” and not just a standard and pre-organised impersonal organisation
- Lilian organized a surprise dinner for our honeymoon when we were sleeping in Serengeti
- Ahmed, our guide was fantastic
- transport from and to the airport with Good Luck with no issues
- all the hotels chosen for our accomodation were very nice ( recommended to sleep in Lions Paw Camp by Karibu Camps & Lodges in Ngorongoro and Embalakai Camps for a full Serengeti experience)
If you want to go to Tanzania and have a fantastic trip with amazing people, we highly recommend Zohar African Safari :)
Email Emelina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Breathtaking experience in one of the most beautiful places with an incredible team behind it!
My father, sister and I did the safari package of 4-5 days plus extra activities and it was the most beautiful experience of my life. We went to all the parks and stayed in the Serena hotels which were really gorgeous. Furthermore, we chose to do some more activities such as the Maasai village which were amazing. If you have the chance to go to the Maasai village I really recommend it because it taught me so much and the people were very kind and the place was beautiful.
On the safari, we also managed to see all the animals we wanted including Rhinos, leopards, cheetahs and a Serval thanks to Ahmeds sharp eye.
We had Ahmed as our tour guide and I am convinced he is a secret biologist because he knew everything about everything. Not only did he explain to us everything we asked, he was incredibly funny and extremely professional. He knew how to change the car tires (when another car broke down), and new where every single animal was even if it was miles away. He was so kind and helped us with all the altercations along the way. If there was any problem in the safari Ahmed was there to help us and everyone else out. Honestly, no one I would rather want being the tour guide for a safari than Ahmed.
Lilian the boss behind it all is the most kind, hardworking and incredible person, she made sure that each specification we wanted was met to the fullest. Every detail was thought of and you could tell that she puts her heart and soul into her work. She was with us every step of the way (and continues to be after the safari) and answered all my thousands of emails and questions since months ago. She is also an amazing cook and eating her food was a great experience. I consider her a good friend and I hope she knows that she is always welcome in Sweden with us should she want to come visit.
Goodluck helped with all the transfers and even helped me with the repair of my phone when it broke. He is also incredibly smart, kind and always finds the best way to help you out. I am sure he will be an amazing safari guide when he graduates from university!
So overall, not only were the places exquisite and breathtaking, not only did we see all the animals we wanted and stayed in beautiful hotels but the staff made the whole experience magical. And my most heartfelt thank you for all the staff who put this incredible trip together I am very grateful to you all.
See you soon!
Asante Sana
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Email Magnus Gall | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Superb service with clear communication, high value for the price. Most reliable and friendly staff and the tour was well organized and greatly executed.
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience from start to end!
Our experience with Zohar was everything, and more!
After a lot of research, we decided to do a 5 day safari with Zohar (Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro) and got to see so much wildlife (which was the most important thing for us). Our guide, Ahmed, expertly navigated the parks. He was also so patient with us while we took photos and wanted to stay in certain areas a bit longer. I'll never forget how we stumbled upon a lioness less than 3m away from the car - and we were the only ones there!
Even before arriving to Tanzania, Lillian was always kind, professional, and so quick to answer our questions. During the trip, Lillian went above and beyond. She checked in on us to make sure we were having a good time (which we always were!) and even helped us on the way home by driving us to the airport.
Lastly, all of the accommodations were fantastic. Everything was comfortable, staff were super friendly, and the food was great. Our favourite and most unforgettable nights were spent in the Serengeti.
I would recommend Zohar 100%. We can't thank Lillian & Ahmed enough for an unforgettable trip and we can't wait to be back soon (and for longer this time!)
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Email Anja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just great experience
Everything from booking to trip to beyond - just perfect. Thanks to Lilian . Thanks for experience and a great and relaxed travel and fantastic memories to Leonard
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Email Virdji | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good organisation, attention to detail and magnificent experiences with Zohar
Planning our safari trip has been taking some good time, nevertheless it was totally worth it. After making a lot of research, asking our friends and colleagues, we found Zohar on tripadvisor, it was our personal choice. We started to plan with Zohar our private tailor made safari trip one month before the arrival, exchanged many emails to make sure every single detail is taken in account and received good, constructive and helpful replies. We spent our honeymoon during this trip and Zohar team made sure that everything is perfectly planned and organised, we didn’t have to worry about anything, we had one single job — to ENJOY!
The very first day, Lilian together with our guide - Leonard, greeted us, made us familiar with the adventure awaiting for us and then we were ready to go with Leonard in our first location which was Tarangire National Park.
Leo took good care of absolutely everything during the entire trip of 5 days. He is a great guide, with a broad knowledge of flora and fauna, very careful with a great eye for details, he could notice animals from a very long distance that we were able to see only through binoculars. He is a good driver, knowing well the circuits and what are the best options, to make our experience more pleasant instead of ending up in a big group of other jeeps with many safari explorers. We highly appreciate the time we spent together, the amazing lunches we had in the middle of the nature, observing how different animals interact between themselves, what are their behaviour, Leo was able to explain many biological facts about the wildlife we could see. We would highly recommend Leonard as a safari guide, a very clever and skilful person, warm-hearted, patient and hard-working. We are very aware that it is not an easy activity, it demands a lot of energy and involvement.
What did we see
The end of August seems to be the perfect season, it’s not too hot for such adventures. We could see monkeys, antilopes, elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, leopard, starling bird, gazelles, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, hyenas, kori bustard, flamingoes, buffalos, hippos and more. All this wildlife in a beautiful scenery surrounded by baobabs, acacia and candelabra trees.
Shortly about our personal circuit, which we think was perfect for what we planned to see : 4 nights/ 5days
- 1st day Tarangire National Park, overnight stay at Manyara Serena Lodge
- 2nd and 3rd days Central Serengeti via Ndutu, overnight stays at Serengeti Serena Lodge
- 4th day Central Serengeti, heading to Ngorongoro crater for the overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
- 5th day, Ngorongoro crater
We are infinitely grateful for this amazing trip, many many thanks to Lilian and Leonard, they prepared beautiful surprises for our honeymoon, such as bottles of wine and champagne with our names, a picnic at the sunset with an outstanding view, flowers, cakes and informed all the hotels about our celebration, so we had the best rooms. Dear Lilian and Leonard, we appreciate a lot your gestures and your mindfulness to make our journey exceptional! Thank you, ZOHAR!
