Our Team
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)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Dima | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and lveoly team all working hard to ensure you have a perfect holiday!
As is the case probably for many booking their first safari trip - the amount of companies and safari options is overwhelming. We have ultimately decided to do it with Zohar, mainly because how quickly Lilian understood what we wanted and how engaging and responsive she was from the very beginning. Her suggestions as to how can we modify / improve our trip were spot on and exactly how we wanted it to be. The price/value ratio was also among the best ones we received from other companies. Lilian is super super nice and we were very relaxed before coming to Tanzania because we knew our honeymoon trip was in good hands.
Upon arriving to Tanzania, we were met by Lilian and some of her colleagues. And oh my are they all lovely. We also met our guide - Solomon. Once we entered our first national park I immediatelly realized how experienced, knowledgebale and interesting Solomon is. He would tell you many facts and stories about the animals, the national park, the villagies, cities, Tanzania cultures etc. And most importantly - he always thinking of keeping you safe. Solomon knew about things we wanted to see the most and did everything he could to have it accomplished - and he succeeded. We also liked that Solomon shown his flexibility and didn't hesitate to make his own suggestions (e.g. waking up early in the morning and doing a full day game drive - we are not morning persons but morning game drives were by far the best!!!). I really couldn't think of a better guide for this safari than Solomon and at the end wished that trip never ended.
If you reading this review while being unsure which company to book with - I have now doubts you will not be disappointed with Zohar. They are truly an exceptional team all working very hard to ensure you have perfect vacation. For us, it was one of the best trips of our lives. And if we were ever to go back to Tanzania, I would definititely do it again with Zohar.
Thanks to Zohar team for making this trip so special.
Dima and Greta
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Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We love Zohar & highly recommend their tours!
If you are currently reading reviews deciding which safari company to book with…stop searching, and book with Zohar. We originally decided to book with Zohar because of Lilian’s timely and thorough responses, and our entire experience proved we made the correct decision. We felt supported by the Zohar staff before and during our entire Safari (special shout-out to our guide Tom, Lilian, Goodluck, and David for their amazing hospitality)!
We were under the care of our guide Tom and could not ask for a more knowledgeable and friendly person to take us on our safari. Tom handled everything from scheduling meals, registering at parks, navigating the area (without a GPS!), and communicating important details with the lodge staff. He was a wealth of information and answered all of our questions relating to all things Tanzania (wildlife, culture, teaching us Swahili). Tom has a great eye for spotting wildlife, and we saw something spectacular nearly every day on our safari. As two women traveling alone, we always felt safe and respected by Tom. We said goodbye to a good friend by the time Tom dropped us off at the airport.
The Safari vehicle is very sturdy. I usually have motion sickness on bumpy roads but didn’t feel sick once during our trip. The majority of the Safari is spent on dirt roads with uneven surfaces. The vehicle has great shocks and is made of steel, and we always felt safe from wildlife and any road hazards.
Tipping on the safari was appreciated (and expected). We brought plenty of small bills in USD and tipped the lodge staff for carrying our bags, at meals, and at the end of our stay. We also tipped our canoe and hiking guides, the airport shuttle driver, and the pilot/ground crew/transport driver for the hot air balloon ride. And of course, be sure to bring cash for your safari guide! Most places did not take credit card. We never exchanged USD for Tanzanian shillings, though some prices were a little cheaper in shillings.
We recommend bringing wet wipes to clean your hands and a scarf/something to cover your hair, as it can get very dusty during game drives (but so worth it!).
Asante sana to the entire Zohar staff! We loved our trip and will recommend Zohar to our family and friends.
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Email Lodovico Terzi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect from planning, to arrival, to driving, to guiding, to chatting, to lodges. Perfection.
We organised a 3 days safari in Tanzania (Tarangire, Manyara, and Ngorongoro) with Zohar with the amazing Tom as a guide.
The trip was truly perfect, from the initial contacts (very quick to reply, with detailed answers) in which they were friendly, quick and open to whatever small changes we wanted to make. They organised a domestic flight for us and Tom was waiting for us at the airport.
During the safari the guide was making sure we were happy with whatever we were doing, and let us choose most of the itineraries and times. He talked us through their cultures and habits, but left us time and silence when we needed it.
Finally, for his 15-years experience, he always got us the best spots for taking photos!
Truly wonderful experience, would highly recommend with no hesitation. Also the choices of lodges were amazing, fantastic spots for relaxing in the nature.
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Email Laura | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized Safari experience with GREAT Safari Tour Guide & LOCAL extras activities.Recomended100%
Zohar helped us to define the plan based on our interests & at the same time offering various options we did not knew they exist.
They work closely with local communities so some activities help us understanding more the culture!
Great communication and follow up we first contact them until we reach home after the trip!
Safari tour guide (Tom) really EXPERIENCED and friendly. He made our Safari days not only a great experience being able to see all type of animals really closed, but also creating a great “atmosphere” at all time ;)
Zohar took the time to have a lot of details with us so we feel confortable, secure and VIP travelers ;)
Zohar recommendations for hotels/lodges and other activities where the best!!!! They really know their business!
Recommended 300%!!!
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Email Victoria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful
Choosing zohar has been the best decision without a doubt! They have made our trip a unique experience, taking care of all the details. We would repeat a thousand times, highlighting our guide Lucas, who has undoubtedly been the best company!
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Email Abel and Maria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience in our lives!!!
We booked our first safari with Zohar, without knowing anything about this type of experiences. From the first moment we inquired Neema, one of the responsibles was super attentive, explained and solved all of our doubts. We hired a private one with 4 days duration visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. The vehicle was in super condition and Leonard our driver made everything during all the game drives to see the animals, and he succeded greatly due its +9 years of experience, what a breathtaking trip... We saw all the animals and some of them very very close!!! Amazing. The Lodges Zohar booked for us were above the expected, amazing locations, super friendly personnel and delicious food. In a few words, book with them, they are the all great package and will make you live a wonderful experience. Will book again for sure. Greetings to all the team!
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Email Shelby | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
We are so happy with our experience with Zohar. This was our first safari and they exceeded all our expectations. Lillian was so helpful from the time of booking to the moment we arrived home. Tom, our safari guide was an absolute legend! It was clear that he loved his work and did everything in his power to make sure our experience was the best. This truly was a trip of a lifetime.
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Email Fernanda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent taylored experience
We did a 10 days safari with a bilingual guide in August. Zohar Safari, specifically Lilian, helped us through the whole process from defining our itinerary, selecting accommodations according to our requirements and taking care of every little details. Our Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti North, Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro, was amazing every step of the way. Ask for Fernanda ‘s itinerary if you want to experience the amazing! If planning was oustanding, execution was the same level. Lilian’s attention to details and fast reaction to solve any unforeseen incident made us feel relaxed during a very exciting journey.
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Email Muni | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our best choice
Without a doubt Zohar was our best choice for our honeymoon.
Lilian and her team sent us a lot of information from the beginning and were very attentive to give us different options and to solve all our doubts very quickly.
The process with them is wonderful because they take care of absolutely everything.
They are not only an agency that organizes safaris, for us they were also our salvation, because we missed the flight that was taking us to Tanzania and they quickly managed to get us from Kenya to Tanzania by car (leaving the airport was an adventure), and we felt at home as soon as we found them. They also took care of recovering our lost luggage at the airport.
On the other hand, there was always a detail to find from them every day: from personalized bottles to little notes that cheered up our days.
We were very lucky to have Leonard for our safari. The most attentive, patient and hard-working person in Tanzania. There was no animal that escaped us, and he always made sure that we observed it from the best position. And all with a big smile on his face. Thank you Leo for being part of this trip, and for spending the end of the year with us instead of with yours, that touched our hearts.
If you have read this far, really, count on Zohar to make your trip to Africa a great and unforgettable adventure.
With much love Muni and Borja.I
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Email Katia García-Valdés | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
PERFECT EXPERIENCE, TRUSTFUL & PROFESSIONAL TEAM!
We found out about ZOHAR through internet and we finally booked our safari with them because they had great reviews. I want now to comment about our experience so we can hopefully be of help to you reader. We had a great experience with ZOHAR team, Lilian was perfect since the very first minute, she gave us all the information that we needed, all her suggestions were perfect and our guide Solomon was passionate and very professional! On top of that, I want to share with you that due to a technical problem, our QATAR AIRWAYS plane from Madrid was delayed, we could't fly and we lost our Doha connection to Kilimanjaro. From the airport, we called Lilian and even it was not her responsibility, she arranged everything we had booked and already paid through ZOHAR, hotels, transfers, everything was arranged for us in a few hours, we finally travelled with QATAR two days after and we successfully completed our original ZOHAR safari program with NO COST at all for us, thank you very much to Lilian, Solo & ZOHAR to make Tanzania one of our best trips ever!