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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
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
We recently returned from a 16 day safari though Zohar African Safaris. From our first contact with Zohar, we felt our needs and questions were responded to clearly and quickly. Lily, the owner, asked many questions about our interests. I had not realized at the time how well she could translate this information into a 16 day itinerary that completely reflected what I had shared with her, making the safari feel like a personal experience throughout our East African adventure.
Our itinerary was designed so that we did different kinds of activities each day. This was great, as it kept us alert the entire time, balancing animal viewing with recreation and cultural events. This also gave us the opportunity to stretch and exercise after long game viewing days. Every accommodation and the foods we had surpassed all our expectations.
We thought Africa would be spectacular on its own, but had not realized how having a fabulous safari guide would enhance our experience. Our safari guide, Sammy Sikombe, was one of the most likable, informative, talented (and humorous) person I ever met. He was flexible and seemed to care about every aspect of our safari.
To give an example how the itinerary worked, after our first day viewing the wildlife (Tarangire National Park) we had a bike ride in Mte wa Mbu and then did more wild life viewing at Lake Manyara. The next day we had the amazing experience of spending time with the Hadzabe bushmen hunting game and getting to know their way of life and why they live as they do. Our cultural safari guide and translator, Musa, was great. When I asked the Hadzabe chief why they still rub sticks together each time they wanted to make a fire, given they could just use a match or lighter, he said you never know when you will have a lighter or match available, so they keep the skill of rubbing sticks together by doing it for each fire. This practical response made a lot of sense to me. I just could not believe I was having this kind of conversation(translated by Musa) with a caveman in the 21st century !
The next day we did a walking safari in the Ngorongoro Highlands with its big and wide panoramic views and then visited a Maasai community that rarely had tourists visit them. We let Lily know we did not want our cultural visits to be in places that were over-touristed and canned performances and she said all the Zohar cultural visits were with groups that received few visitors , which made them personal, unique and spontaneous. All our cultural visits had the high quality we were looking for. This was how our safari continued for our entire time.
Our trip ended with 4 incredible days in Zanzibar, staying in one of the old palaces of the last ruling Sultan. It was located ideally and the hotel was magnificent with the most welcoming, helpful staff.
The combination of Lily’s efficiency, Sammy’s warmth and knowledge and a well designed itinerary taking us to high quality and unique settings made our safari perfect.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was an AMAZING experience!
First and foremost, Zohar set us up w/ a truly excellent safari guide. Sammy made sure that we saw everything there was to see in the parks, including a black rhino! His font of knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world seemed limitless. This along w/ his easy going nature, good sense of humor, and sensitivity to our needs made for an exceptional experience.
In addition to the game parks, Zohar arranged for us to experience multiple cultural visits to a number of tribes in the area. The nature of these visits included authentic interaction that was truly unique and defy description. We'll never forget them!
As for some of the details, communications w/ the tour operator both before and during the trip were always easy and responses prompt. Traveling to Africa might be anxiety producing for the less traveled (like ourselves). However, Zohar seamlessly arranged for every aspect of our vacation from beginning to end. Our entire voyage unquestionably exceeded all expectations.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good and reliable
Lily is a very responsible and reliable person to work with. Even if there is a minor problem she just comes in and solves it without hesitation. She offers safaris for need as well as for planned programs. She is just great.
US
Email Terry M | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I cannot imagine a better approach nor better people with whom to do a safari--absolutely wonderful
The safari, if anything, exceeded my expectations. From the beginning I felt like we were a team-- me, my traveling companion, Lillian and Ken in planning the journey, and me and my friend and Sammy the chief guide and Baraka the driver, as we visited all of the people and animals we had wanted to see. I deeply appreciate the understanding of all of Zohar staff about the cultures and ecology of the region, their commitment to cultural tourism that gives back and contributes to the economic well-being of tribal people. Sammy the chief guide is superb as a companion and as a teacher/guide--he knows so much about the animals, their environment and behavior. It was like taking a course--only a lot more fun! Every day a field trip! And the cultural visits were moving, personal and natural, and I felt as though I were contributing as well as learning about how those we visited live. I also appreciated Zohar staff interest in and enthusiasm for helping us identify effective NGO's working on land rights and health with some of these communities. In short--I feel as though I did more than touch the surface of this fascinating, beautiful region of Tanzania. I felt really connected. This isn't even to mention the lions, the elephants. . .
IL
Email Ido | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, Reliable and Outstanding Service
8 members of our family recently returned from a 7 day safari though Zohar African Safaris. Lily, the manager and our 3 guides (Sami, Fasal and Baraka) made sure that this safari will be a personal experience for each and every one of us by being attentive to each needs and interest. The organization, guiding was not less than OUTSTANDING and the personal attitude of our guides was warm and attentive threw the entire trip.
The whole experience of east africa safari was EXTRAORDINARY and UNFORGETTABLE.
IL
Email Eran | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awsome!!!!
It was the best gift ever! This trip should be mandatory to everyone;) it was one life experience to watch all those animals in their natural environment. I want to thank fasal and sami for sharing their knowledge with a smile 24/7. they made this trip way better than i expected by teaching us about the animals behavior ,landscape,tribes,and the history of the place. Thank you guys!!
And i want to thank lily that helped us and given us service even from distance.
IL
Email Yael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding safari experience
Thank you Zohar African Safaris for a beautiful experience of a 7 days safari trip: it could not have been better!
I hardly experienced such a trip, nor did i expect to be amazed in so many ways as i did, thanks to a perfect operation managed by the spectacular team of the knowledgeable, helpful and caring manager and guides.
NL
Email Joseph | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a super well organized trip with variety and a professional guide
The day before we left we received a extended detailed explanation, both spoken and written, about the trip together with some extra recommendations. The guide was perfectly in time to pick us up at our accommodation and we felt immediately at ease in each others presence. The guide turned out to be a very safe driver and a real expert in the field of all kinds of animal species. Our overnight stays were very comfortable and it has lacked us nothing. The trip had a nice variety in activities and was absolutely not over scheduled; it was breathtaking, a memorable experience!
NL
Email Jelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari, great company. Thank you so much!
I did my first safari in my life with Zohar African Safaris and it was just fantastic! Lilian was extremely helpful and so great at designing an itinerary for me. Everything went smoothly, nothing was too big to ask her or her guides and from start to finish they made sure they were always there for me, arranged the best places to stay at and overall just made it an unforgettable experience with great service from Zohar (without costing me too much).
Next time I go on safari (and I will because Tanzania is beautiful and has so much to offer) I will definitely contact Lilian again! Thank you so much. Assante Saana!
Very good safari company
I think Lillian with Zohar safaris did overall a very good job organizing the itinerary. The cultural aspects as well as wildlife viewing were unique and interesting experiences. They have excellent guides. If going to Tanzania again, I would certainly contact them again.