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 Jennifer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience, highly recommend booking with Zohar!
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Zohar! I was nervous to book the safari for many reasons: it was our first time visiting an African country, we were in the middle of an extended world trip and so our luggage situation was not ideal, and although I researched thoroughly I was still always slightly concerned that things sounded better on paper than they would be in real life.
I did not need to worry! Lilian and the team at Zohar were so professional and really took care of everything. Pre-travel, the safari guides and emails received were very helpful. We always received quick responses (or an explanation as to why there might be a delayed response). Lilian was always happy to do whatever she could to help us prepare for the trip. When we arrived, we had a WhatsApp group so that we could easily talk with the team if needed (although this was usually for photo sharing). Lilian also met with us in person before we left Arusha, to go over everything and answer any last questions. We were surprised when Jacqueline came to the airport to say goodbye before we left for Zanzibar (we had not expected anyone). It made us feel appreciated that the team at Zohar wanted to meet in person to make sure all our questions were answered and that we had a good time. We also appreciated the gifts of custom water bottles for the safari (reduce the plastic waste of many smaller water bottles!) and coffee beans to take home.
All of the hotel and itinerary recommendations were spot on and we enjoyed every moment. My kids are picky about where we stay and they really liked all of the places that were booked for us. Lilian warned us in advance about any quirks of the accommodations, which are expected when you are staying in a national park, but they were still clean, comfortable, safe and provided ensuite bathrooms and hot showers!
We were in Tanzania for 3 weeks and did not need to think about anything- as Lilian said, our only job was to show up on time, they took care of the rest! We appreciated them checking in with us frequently and being on top of it when (rarely) an issue arose. Solomon and Goodluck were fantastic safari guides and my kids still can’t believe we got to see a cheetah run at top speed in the wild to capture a gazelle! Some other unforgettable safari moments were having a herd of elephants come so close to us we could have touched them if we reached out, seeing a lion family resting on a rock and watching a mama lion catch breakfast for her cubs. We really appreciated Solomon and Goodluck’s expert driving, vast knowledge, keen eye and patience with our questions (and for their patience with our kids!).
We were also grateful that we received some authentic experiences. We were able to visit with multiple Tanzanian tribes, and felt that this was done in a manner that was very respectful of the culture. We tried local foods and even got to do a cooking class in Zanzibar.
We are so grateful for the skill and expertise of Lilian, Solomon, Goodluck and the rest of the team at Zohar. I had emailed many companies for quotes but Lilian stood out in many areas- price, quality of accommodations, speed of replies and ability to craft an itinerary that was ideal for my family. We felt that we were not another large group of tourists, like some of the other groups we saw, and that they truly wanted us to see what Tanzania was about. They also wanted to make sure our trip was memorable and comfortable, and the little details were always attended to (even cleaning the safari truck daily when possible!). I would 100% recommend Zohar to anyone considering a safari in Tanzania.
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Email Ekaterina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator in Tanzania
Good afternoon, everyone!
We went on a Safari from Zahar Safaris in December and I can say this is the best safari tour organiser in Tanzania.
We saw a lot of wonderful animals in the Serengeti Park. We also got a small Zohar gifts (water bottle etc).
We are very grateful for organising an individual tour for us. And the hotel was wonderful!
Thank you again and we would recommend it to all people!
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Email Casandra Wibbens | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an excellent and complete experience to travel with Zohar Safaris
Zohar Safaris arranged a complete safari experience including very interesting cultural experiences. The sites were amazing and we have seen the big five and more! The duration of our stay was 2,5 weeks and included several parks: Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Central Serengeti, Ndutu & Great Migration Camp and Ngorongoro Crater.
We had a wonderful driver/ guide (David), who knows a lot about the areas we visited and had many interesting stories and information about wildlife as well about living in Tanzania in general. My daughter and I love photography and a big advantage was that he knew how to position us when we wanted to take pictures. Guiding from Zohar safari was excellent and caring…..we love to go back one day!!
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Email Sandra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
All perfect a very good selection with the hotels and a very good guide
Attending us in any moment
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Email Carlos Z | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than expected level of service, outstanding guide
High level of customer understanding
They deliver what they committed and also go extra mile when needed
A good planning and execution that makes customer visit very comfortable and safe
The guide Solomon showed a very professional actitud during the seven days we spent together
Email Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
I was looking for a tour company for safari when recently in Tanzania and thankfully I came across Zohar.
I wanted to travel with a local cpany and not an internally owned company and I was extremely happy with the tour.
Lilian, the founder, was brilliant and very involved in the whe booking process. I was travelling on my own and she really looked after me. Reassured me about the trip and her style was impeccable.
The communication, accomodation choices, food and the 4WD was new and well kept.
There was no problems on the tour and my guide, Solomon was so experienced, knowledgeable, always on time and made my trip fantastic.
If you want a great safari experience in Serengeti, do yourself a favour and speak with Zohar, you won't be disappointed.
Email Phil Hutt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
an excellent itinerary, great informative guides, wonderful attention to detail and great service
If you want an African safari, go no further than Zohar. 9 of us travelled to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. The drivers were informative, friendly, and great drivers. The vehicles were spotless, well maintained and very well appointed. The accommodation selections were excellent especially singing grass camp in Serengeti. We had a wonderful trip, saw all the animals' multiple times and got a real insight into Africa.
Our group had people from 90 years old down to 15 years old and Zohar catered for all of us very well.
Email Elizabeth Hutt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional, with a incredible knowledge of the wildlife and culture.
The experience we had with Zohar Safaris was incredible. The experience s and memories they enabled us to create were beyond our greatest hopes. The drivers were highly professional, taking care of everyone’s needs and making sure we saw an enormous number of game. They were extremely knowledgeable about the local culture, flora and fainter and their extensive experience as guides lead us to many animal sightings.
They took care of the elderly members of the group with patience, ensuring everyone had a wonderful experience.
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Email Nicolas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10 out of 10 Experience!
We went on a Honeymoon Private Safari tour. We booked with Zohar approx. One
month before our trip started. After reviewing some options online, we decided to
go for a mid-range Safari experience. Here are some of our thoughts and experiences.
Why Zohar?
We got in touch with roughly 10 Safari Tour operators. Zohar was the only one who
answered all our questions and recommended a change in our itinerary (for the
better). With a mid-range experience, we were expecting to have at least
2-3 in tented camps and not lodges. Zohar told us there was only a small price
difference between tented camps and lodges, so we upgraded - Again, Zohar was the only tour operator informing us about this circumstance.
The Accommodation
Zohar arranged stays at the “Serena Lodges” for all six nights. The lodges were clean and comfortable, with 24/7 hot water, and a mini-fridge, some of them also had a pool. Every Lodge has a bar where you can chill out before and after dinner.
The Food
We had three meals included. Breakfast and Dinner were usually at the Lodge (great
buffet selection - mostly western & Indian food, but also BBQ, etc., sometimes even
with Live Cooking). Way more than I expected “out in the wild”. We usually had lunch on the road, we stopped at a nice spot and had a picnic-style lunch. Zohar does NOT do lunchboxes, you get fully cooked meals (veggies, meat, rice, noodles, fruits, etc.), which are precooked at the lodges, they tend to give you way more than you can eat, and the taste is great!
Our Tour Guide
Your safari experience mostly depends on your tour guide. We had Solomon as our tour guide. He was super nice during our seven-day trip, driving hours over hours looking out for animals! He was very patient with our questions and picture-taking, and Solomon explained a lot about the animals we saw and their way of life, habits, etc. Solomon has eyes like an eagle, he spotted lions, cheetahs, and leopards far, far away (while driving!). Without Solomon and his experience, we would have probably only seen a handful of animals and for sure no Leopards or Rhinoceros. Yes, with Solomon we managed to see ALL BIG 5!
Overall 10 out of 10 experience!
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Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ensures a personalized, supportive safari with excellent service & memorable wildlife encounters.
We had an amazing experience with Zohar and would highly recommend their safari services. They thought of everything, making it a truly personalized adventure. The team was very supportive and helped us with everything we needed. The briefing at the beginning was very useful. :-)
One of the highlights of our safari was in the Serengeti, where we saw a cheetah that had just caught a wildebeest. She was with her two little babies, and it was an unforgettable moment.
Our guide, David, did an excellent job. He always tried to stay a bit remote from all the other cars, which made the safari feel even more personalized. Also he was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The safari was an incredible experience, thanks to the great team at Zohar!