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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Vilma | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip with the Best Driver and Coordinator
We stayed in the Serena Group of hotels which were very good as well as the Tarangire Sopa Lodge which was excellent.
Our driver, David was very knowledgeable on animal behavior and the wildlife reserve. Thanks to him we saw the BIG 5 as well as the SMALL 5. He was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable.
Lilian, owner of Zohar was very prompt in her emails and included all the sights we wanted to see including the Masai Village and having an authentic African meal.
Overall a very memorable trip thanks to Lilian and David
Email Jenny | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mind blowing trip of a lifetime
Right from the start the communication was great and the safari tailored to my requests to see animals and culture. My review comes in the form of s song I penned in the last day and was rhrilled to have the backing of marimbas and singers from the lodge band to help me present it to David my wonderful guide.
The tune is ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’
SAFARI WAY!
Verse 1
In Tanzania while on safari
The people sleep the night
Then when the suns up, down come the trucks
To seek out he wildlife
Weee....The big five don’t seem to care
Weee.... But you know they’re still aware!
CHORUS
Safari Way, safari way, safari way, safari way, safari way, safari way, safari way, safari way!
Verse 2
In the Serengeti or any National Park
You’ll experience the thrill of the chase!
Dusty, rough and bumpy
The roads will take you to
Every exciting place!
Wee.....Your guides they know the way.
Wee..... They know just what to say.
CHORUS
Safari Way.........
Verse 3
In the village, the Maasai village
They live traditionally
With one another and the nature
They live in harmony
Wee.... they shared their ways with me
Wee..... they made me so happy!
CHORUS
Safari Way.........
Verse 4
Safaris almost over
I’ve had the best time ever
And sad it has to end!
Thankyou to my driver
And all the staff at lodges
I know I’ll want to come again!
Wee...... David you’re the best!
Wee......I’m feeling really blessed!
CHORUS
Safari Way..........
Lyrics copyright by Jenny Chapman Adelaide South Australia
Email Braden Family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extreamly Accomodating
Of all of the companies we contacted, Zohar was the only one to get back to us within 24 hours and the communication just got better from there. Every need and request was met by Lilian and her guides. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We really appreciated that they knew when we wanted to know things and were also comfortable not talking us to death when we just wanted to enjoy our surroundings. At no time were there any other fees for park entrances, food or anything else. The accommodations Lilian picked were fantastic and met all of our requests. At the end of the tour Lilian took over an hour getting feedback on the trip, places we stayed and the guides to find out what we liked and what could be improved, there was very little to be discussed with the latter, and a lot regarding the former. We would whole heartedly recommend using Zohar.
IL
Email Hadas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, Amazing Safari Adventure!
Our safari adventure with Zohar African Safaris was amazing and, as clichéd as it sounds, was truly the trip of a lifetime!
Lilian IS Zohar African Safaris and that is what makes her safaris so truly memorable; she is prompt, professional, and patient in responding to all inquiries—from initial feeler emails through to the final plan. Lilian listens to what you have in mind and fine-tunes your adventure while keeping in mind any budget considerations—she personifies the very best (and beyond) in customer service.
As a Shabbat-observant, kosher-keeping family, Lilian provided service that was, simply, unimaginable! She purchased a set of dishes, cutlery, and pots that travelled with us to all of our accommodations AND she called each of the lodges to explain our dietary needs. We always ‘manage’ on our annual family trips, but this concern and respect for our beliefs was, well, it is hard to find the words. (These parve dishes are ready and waiting for the next kosher family!)
From airport pickup by our wonderful guide David Dexter to meeting Lilian later the same day, we had no doubt we were in the best of hands!
Our 10-day safari was exciting from first to last and we—2 adults and 2 teens—still can’t quite believe everything we saw and experienced. Speaking of teens, Lilian’s planning included experiences that were perfect for them, well, for all of us—bicycling in a nature reserve, lunching with a local family, an authentic visit to a Bushman tribe, as well as seeing the work of a metal-working tribe.
A few words about David who is hands down a 5* guide; our boys still talk about him as he interacted with them on a personal level by, for example, playing Israeli and Tanzanian card games with them in the evening! David has a BA in Wildlife Management and is a font of information which he passes along in the most interesting manner; he is great at spotting and explaining wildlife.
Zohar African Safaris, with Lilian at its helm, is a professional and caring company that will make every effort possible to ensure that you have the safari trip of a lifetime. We highly recommend this personable owner and her company!
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Email Mel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible African Safari Experience!!
We were incredibly impressed with Lilian, the owner! She is very professional (and, since we had the opportunity to spend some time with her, absolutely charming!). We researched several outfits from Canada and decided to go with one based in Tanzania. All initial communication was immediate and friendly. She responded to e-mails promptly, suggested itinerary, and tailored our safari to suit our interests, and our budget!! Everything happened seamlessly starting with being met at the airport when our flight was delayed, all the paperwork for the national parks was in order, and our accommodations exceeded our expectations! Our guide, David, was simply outstanding!! He is so incredibly knowledgeable: there was not a question we asked that he could not answer, complete with entertaining anecdotes, with respect to birds, wildlife, environment, and life in Tanzania. The choice of guide is so important since every waking moment is spent together. David went out of his way to make our safari comfortable and safe, to ensure that we saw the maximum of what the areas (Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongo Crater) had to offer and, in general, to take care of us. We had fun and enjoyed the easy conversations. We were so lucky to be in a reliable vehicle (others were not so fortunate!) with an exceptionally good, experienced driver! Since we were there in the dry season, we would recommend that light scarves be at the ready to cover mouth and nose as the amount of dust is almost surreal.
A six day safari met our needs. However, if it had been longer, perhaps we would have seen a rhinoceros that was more than a dot in the distance!
We would definitely recommend booking a safari with Zohar Safaris! We greatly thank Lilian and David for a truly memorable time!!
AE
Email Pinkkee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Goes that extra mile..
Lillian is very responsive to all my emails and queries and she even helped me out with my husband's visa. Even though my tour started with some mishaps and delay.. It was turned with the good service given by zohar. Our guide Peter was amazing and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended to join Zohar to see beautiful Tanzania.
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Email Sayeda Lata | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding safari
My husband and I had a 8 nights/9 days private tour in Serengeti, Tanzania with Zohar. My husband wanted to have Serengeti Safari tour for our 25th anniversary, I contacted couple of companies then finalize with Zohar because I like the communication, Lilian the owner of Zohar was really professional, she was vey prompt to reply and she explained everything before I made a deal with her. Once we reached to Arusha (at night) our guide Adam came to the airport to receive us, she came to meet us in the early morning before we left for the trip; she even helped me to plane the tour, she explained every detail. We went to Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater and lake Eyasi. She called me on our anniversary to congratulate, sent a personalized bottle of drink and said that she wanted to arrange a bush dinner for us but she did not get any confirmation from the hotel; we were surprised to see when we have found our guide Adam came with the anniversary cake along with the hotel stuffs after the dinner. Then next day we were treated with bush dinner in lake Eyasi lodge - it was such a wonderful experience and memorable experience to us. Our guide Adam was another wonderful addition to our trip, he was very knowledgable as a guide (he has a bachelor in Wildlife science) with full of humor, he made our every day of the trip outstanding. At the end of our trip when we came to the hotel in Arusha, we found Lilian was waiting in the lobby and she managed to give us a upgraded room to treat us for our anniversary - that was really awesome and relaxed stay after the trip. When Lilian came to know we were going to Zanzibar the following day, she even gave her friend travel agent number so we could reserve our tour at the least moment - that was very helpful. We will look forward to going to Tanzani and would definitely select them again.
unforgettable safari!
We chose Zohar African safaris after a lot of research due to the owners (Lilian) excellent knowledge and attention to details... and she is really nice :)
Lilian plans your private safari tailored to your desires and budget. She answered our questions quickly and clearly, and understood our preferences perfectly.
Our guide, David Dexter was great! He knows the parks and the animals behavior very well, which allowed us to see a lot of animals and witness many special moments.
Lilian worked within our budget and really made sure we got the most out of it. We Wouldn't had changed anything in the plan, The trip was amazing!
Thanks again Lilian :)
NL
Email D & F | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days private safari
We did a 6 days private safari with Zohar. We went to Lake Manyara, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. Especially Ndutu was a wonderful experience, in this park (the only one) you are allowed to drive offroad.
We where very lucky with the weather, although it was light rainy season...we did't had much rain. Our guides name is Sammy and we had a good time. We have seen all the animals, including the big 5. It was amazing.
The lodges and tented camps were great.
Lillian (the owner) gave us her advise from the beginning and that was much appreciated, she is really thinking with you. She replied all the times really quickly and clear. We loved the fact we did a private tour, so we could arrange everything like we wanted to. It also gives you the exact time you need for making pictures etc.
We can recommend Zohar to everyone.
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Email Steve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"It's Your Safara"
Without a doubt, my 6-day safari with Zohar was one of the best holidays of my life...all thanks to Lilian (tour owner) and Lawrence (guide). When searching for a safari tour, I knew what I did not want. I wanted to avoid a checklist of Big 5 animals where the sightings were spoon fed to me while racing across the Serengeti. What I did want were unobtrusive encounters with all the wildlife that Tanzania had to offer. When Lilian explained to me that she was providing me a customized tour and stated "It's your safari", I knew I had chosen the right agency.
She was very responsive and worked within my budget. I had booked the safari less than 30 days of departure and she was able to make all of my accommodations on short notice. When my plane landed in Arusha, she had taken care of nearly every detail and all I had to worry about was making sure my camera was charged up.
I know other safari clients will state that their guide was the best, but I don't see how I could have had a better guide than Lawrence. His passion and respect for all animals was immediately evident. He had extensive knowledge of mammals, reptiles, birds and plants. Every time I asked "What is that?", he had the answer. His ability to spot animals was amazing. We saw over a hundred lions, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, hippos, a few cheetah, leopards and rhino. He was a true professional, a good conversationalist, and he became a friend in the end.
For my first multi-day safari, Zohar far exceeded my expectations. I look forward to returning to Tanzania and would eagerly choose them again.