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)
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Reviews
Email Michael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical first safari experience with Zohar safaris
This was our first time visiting Tanzania and Zohar safaris provided excellent support before, during and after our trip. We had a phenomenal 6 days organised by Josephine and the team at Zohar, starting in Arusha and then visiting Tarangiere, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. We could not fault the companies communication, organisation and genuinely warm and friendly support whilst we were in Tanzania. We chose to stay in mid-range lodges/camps throughout our safari. The lodges we stayed in were clean, high quality and very comfortable. The beds in the Serena hotels were outstanding!
Our guide, Solomon, was a real asset to the team at Zohar. Anyone being guided by him will have an excellent time. He was professional, enthusiastic and made sure we always felt safe. He had an abundance of wildlife knowledge and was always trying to ensure we stopped and learned about what we were seeing, referencing encyclopaedias as we travelled. My partner is particularly interested in birds, and Solomon took a lot of time to point out specific birds he felt would be of interest. We are were also interested in photography, so Solomon spent time trying to position the safari truck with appropriate lighting for good shots. The days are long on safari (often 10-12 hours out in the bush!) but Solomon always made sure we were comfortable and happy with the timings and length of the day.
We noticed many other guides were very quiet or stayed sitting whilst their groups were watching the animals. Solomon often stood with us and explained about the animal, or specific animal behaviour. We felt very lucky to have him guiding us. He also had incredibly good eyesight and could spot lion/cheetah/leopard/rhino from hundreds of meters away! He was often the first guide to see an animal, and then other guides followed him.
The small extra touches provided by Zohar made the whole experience feel very special for us both. It was a trip organised for our honeymoon, and we were made to feel very special at each lodge we arrived at. The whole trip felt very personal to us both.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Zohar to anyone who wants to feel genuinely welcomed by a company, provided with high quality guides and accommodation. We loved every day of our travels and hope to be able to return one day! Thank you for such an amazing once in a lifetime trip.
Email Faiza and Mahad | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutelt incredible
We would absolutely, wholeheartedly recommend Lilian and the entire Zohar team for your safari adventure. We chose Zohar for our honeymoon safari and we have to say it was one of the most memorable and incredible experience of our lives, credit entirely to Lillian and the team. Our guide Ahmed was incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure we got to see all that Tanzanian wildlife has to offer.
Every aspect of the trip was smooth, and we were happy to trust Zohar with planning the itinerary. Lillian is dedicated to ensuring you have a memorable experience and we can vouch for that as she really put her all in to ensuring that for us. We will definitely be recommending zohar to all our friends.
Trip of a lifetime! Zohar team is super professional and amazing!
Amazing and memorable Safari experience, so unique and different from other trips! Serengeti and Ngorongoro are full of surprises and wonders! We saw what we came to see and that's all because of our wonderful guide Solomon. He is so experienced, processing profound knowledge of animals, able to spot animals from miles away and predict their behaviors. Journey with him is so fun.
Hotel/lodge/camps we staved are up to high standard and the views are breathtaking. And food is amazing.
Lilian and her team are amazing and professional, always there and willing to help throughout the trip and even beyond the trip. They are willing to accommodate to our needs, just like their slogan - With a more personalized touch! We will definitely and strongly recommend Zohar to our friends and families!
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Email Rochelle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing amount of attention to your needs and completely over the top care!
Lilian took everything we wanted to see and do and made an incredible itinerary for us The hotel and tent lodges were located ideally for where we were going and were great!! Most of our meals were included and the food was fantastic! I really enjoyed our hot meals, especially the one on the Serengeti, while watching the migration of wildebeests!
The automobiles were comfortable and well equipped. We were provided personalized water bottles with zero waste for the whole trip. There were snacks, water, blankets, photography bean bags, and anything we could have needed. Our guides, Daniel, Solomon, and Good Luck were amazing. They were able to spot animals literally a mile away! They are extremely knowledgeable, and we learned so much from them. As well as being great drivers, they were able to position our car in the path of numerous animals. We had zebras, elephants, cheetahs, lions, and giraffes all walk in front of our car. it was very exciting to have a lion walk right up to our car! I had a digital camera with a 400 mm lens that I was unable to use due to the fact that the animals were so close to us. They were too big to fit in the frame! I had high expectations for this trip to Tanzania and with Zohar African safari’s help it exceeded my expectations!
The company is based in Tanzania and if there was any misunderstandings, things got rectified in minutes. I can’t say enough good things about Zohar African Safaris. They pay extreme attention to your needs and fulfill you wishes and desires!
Thank you Lilian, Daniel, Solomon, and Good Luck for making a trip of a lifetime so exciting and memorable
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Email Gavin & Lauren | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing Safari vacation we could have asked for!!!
Lilian and the entire Zohar team are the best company we could have asked for! Lilian was very easy to work with, accommodating to all our requests, and very responsive. We planned our entire itinerary with Zohar which included flying from mainland to Zanzibar to stay a few days, flying to Gombe National Park for chimp trekking, and flying into the Serengeti to start our 6 day safari. Lilian booked every stay we had and even scheduled all of our rides/flights which made everything very easy throughout our trip.
Our guides while we were in Gombe National Park were all very nice and helpful and we highly recommend staying at least a night at Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge if you can. We saw a ton of velvet monkey and baboons around the lodge and several chimps when we trekked through the park.
Once we were in the Serengeti, we were picked up by Solomon, Daniel, and Goodluck with Zohar African Safaris and we couldn't have asked for better guides. They were all extremely knowledgeable of the animals, extremely nice, and went above and beyond each day so we could see as many animals as possible. We were able to see every animal we could possibly think of and more and we have Zohar to thank for that! Also, all of the places we stayed at were really nice, the food was excellent, and all for an affordable price.
This was a trip of a lifetime and if we go back, we will be using Zohar African Safaris!
Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and knowledgeable, created an amazing trip for us
My husband and I went on the honeymoon safari 6 day tour with Zohar safaris in July. Our trip included Arusha, Tarangire National park, Serengeti and Ngorongo Crater.
This was literally the best holiday either of us have ever done and I couldn’t recommend Zohar more. Our contact Jackline was quick to organise everything via email and answered any questions we had prior to the trip, which was so helpful in organising all the aspects of travel and Visas etc.
From the minute we arrived in Tanzania we were amazed at how well we were looked after, with pick ups from the airport all organised and special gifts throughout the trip.
The highlight of our trip was definitely our tour guide Solomon and our days spent in the Serengeti. The amount of driving he did every day, whilst managing to spot animals from 6km away was so impressive. I have to say I think we got a much better safari experience than most as Solomon was extremely experienced and knowledgeable about all the animals and land, whilst managing to get us to see animals usually without any other vehicles around. We really had a personal experience and rarely spent any time around the crowds elsewhere. We saw all the big 5 and more, we saw so many things I never thought we could see it was just unbelievable.
All the accomodation organised by Zohar was amazing, our favourite being The Singing grass camp- hearing the lions and hyenas outside our glamping tent was just unreal and the food was amazing.
All in all, this trip was truly an unforgettable experience and one I hope to have the opportunity to do again in future. I would recommend Zohar to anyone thinking of a safari with a personal, friendly touch with a way to beat the crowds and see some really surreal moments of nature.
An amazing experience and service, highly recommend Zohar
Our honeymoon was an unforgettable experience all thanks to Zohar and our exceptional guide, Daniel.
Daniel was absolutely amazing with his wealth of knowledge about the wildlife, the ecosystem, and the local culture added an incredible depth to our experience. His passion for the animals and the environment was infectious, and his keen eye made every game drive an exciting adventure. We were fortunate enough to witness the "Big Five" in all their majesty – lions, elephants, buffalos, a leopard sleeping in a tree, and even a single rhino in the distance – a testament to Daniel's expertise and dedication.
The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater were like scenes from a nature documentary. The vastness of the Serengeti in addition to incredible wildlife sightings: zebras, gnus, giraffes, and cheetahs became part of our daily routine, each sighting more thrilling than the last.
One of the most memorable moments of our safari was spotting a lioness with her cubs stalking a gnu. Daniel's ability to position us for the best views without disturbing the animals was a testament to his skill and respect for nature.
Zohar's Safari took care of every detail, ensuring our comfort and well-being throughout the trip. From cozy accommodations that blended seamlessly with the environment to delicious meals that showcased local flavours! Zohar continuously surprised us with gifts from delicious desserts, champagne, and beautiful picture frame of us! Zohar went above and beyond to make our honeymoon special and we truly thank them for that!
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Email Liuuudannnn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very caring, thoughtful and perfect
During our safari with Zohar , we really really amazing and excellent time with Solomon who is very knowledgeable, kind, reliable、considerate guide and driver. For the first time experiencing Africa safari, firstly, the scenery was stunning, seeing many different wild animals, including leopards, lions, giraffes, elephants, hyenas, zebras, and the famous wildebeest River Crossing , which is very worth visiting once in a lifetime; Along the way, relaxed and casual, with ample time and enthusiasm, the scenery and laughter were perfect matches for beautiful scenery, it’s really unforgettable! Thanks to our guide and driver Solomon. He is very diligent and responsible, accompanying us like family all the way, making our trip very perfect!
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Email Dr. Dena C. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zohar African Safaris meticulously attends to every detail to ensure the best experience possible.
Going on safari with Zohar African Safaris provided the trip of a lifetime! Lilian adeptly guided us as together we planned a two-week trip, one week in Kenya, one week in Tanzania. The idea of traveling from California to East Africa for safari can be daunting. We relied upon Lilian’s extensive experience, and that of her capable team.
We began our adventure with very kind and capable guide James Kimani, and experienced majestic and awe-inspiring wildlife in Ol Pejeta, Lake Navaisha, and Massai Mara. Highlights included seeing many rhinos, and the elusive black rhino, a cheetah eating its prey in a tree, and a hippo mating.
Zohar ensured that we stayed in very comfortable hotels and since we were primarily on safari, we stayed in all-inclusive luxurious “tent” camps—we loved them! We were warmly greeted and pampered by the staff wherever we stayed; this too was an impactful highlight.
We flew to the Serengeti, met by David Raston, an engaging and highly professional safari expert who had been recommended by friends. We traveled from Northern to Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. We’ll never forget the awesome Mara River crossings by wildebeests and zebras, while hungry crocodiles lurked in the water—wow! Again, Zohar ensured our stays were quite extraordinary, beautiful and comfortable.
Throughout our two-week adventure the Zohar team checked in with us via WhatsApp. We said our goodbyes in Arusha, flying to Rwanda for a separate missions trip, and felt the continued care and support of the team, even as we moved on to serving in Rwandan schools.
Thank you for everything Lilian, James, David, Jackie, and the Zohar team; God’s blessings upon each of you! We leave pieces of our hearts in East Africa, return with reflections upon the stunning wildlife and profound landscapes we experienced, and most importantly, the beautiful people we met and precious new friends we made
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Email Michael | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari experience we could have wished for
We booked a 6-days private safari trip with Zohar for our wedding anniversary and it was just perfect. Like many others, we read the reviews before booking the trip, and were a bit skeptical about 5* reviews only - but if we could, we would give them 6*!The whole Zohar team made our trip a holiday of a lifetime.
There are several reasons why Zohar made our while experience so memorable:
1. The professional consultation prior to the trip: Lilian and her team were incredibly responsive and provided every detailed information needed to plan for a safari trip. They shared suggestions of accommodations and safari routes and were more than open to adapt to our wishes where needed. Once the trip was booked, they for example sent to us packing lists and created a Whatsapp group where we could ask any last questions.
2. The warm welcome at arrival: we arrived late at night at Kilimanjaro airport and were picked up by the guide that would drive us the whole trip. After a short sleep, we met with Lilian and the driver in the morning to have a briefing about the trip and discussing any last details. This was very helpful to ask any final questions before the safari started and gave a personal touch to meet the owner of Zohar.
3. The car and equipment: our car was of very high standard and incredibly comfortable. It was covered with leather through majority of the car so you would not hit your head when suddenly standing up to spot an animal. In addition, Zohar provided us with customized water bottles, snacks and even coca cola in a fridge that was part of the car. On the downside, the car was so comfortable, that we couldn‘t fully appreciate the free African massage on bumpy roads ;)
4. The safari tour guide: we believe we got the best safari guide ever! His name was Solomon and he was just amazing. He knew all the national parks we drove through by heart - while you may think this is normal, it is not. He knew all the hidden paths where we at times did not meet other cars for hours. He took it as a challenge to find all animals for us and he made it possible. We saw the big 5, we saw baby lions, we saw the great migration river crossing and most of that without any other cars (of course the great migration crossing is always busy). He drove also super secure and made us feel really safe. If you can, try to get Solomon as your driver for the trip! You really won‘t regret it.
5. The breakfast / lunch / dinner: we mostly took breakfast and lunch with us during the game drive which was the best idea of Solomon. Solomon found the best breakfast and lunch spots for us that were safe and gave you amazing views of the parks while enjoying your food. All the food prepared by the lodges was delicious and we never had any tummy issues.
6. The accommodations: you could feel that the lodges we stayed in were very well selected by the Zohar team. All lodges were located super well and of very high standards. Clean, warm water, good food and service.
7. The personal touch: given it was our wedding anniversary, the Zohar team tried to make the trip as unique as possible. We believe they do it for every trip, but we especially felt it for our occasion. Some lodges prepared cakes for us and the Zohar team even gave us a customized bottle of sparkles on our last lunch. So amazing!
8. Staying in touch: after our safari, we went to Zanzibar. We booked the trip to Zanzibar privately, however, Solomon still drove us to the airport, where another Zohar representative met us for a debrief. They even helped us with check in and bag drop! And after we left, Zohar team still regularly checked in with us to make sure we are safe and having a good time. Overall, we always had a feeling that Zohar team would go above and beyond for you.
If we would ever come back for a safari in Tanzania, we would choose Zohar again. If you are looking for a unique experience with safari guides that show you the nature and animals off the beaten paths - and show you the real Tanzanian nature - then we definitely recommend Zohar.