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 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 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!!
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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!
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.
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
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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
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Email Merle | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A unique cultural tour including safari and gorilla tracking
This tour exceeded our expectations. It was detailed and well organized. Communication with our travel agent was daily. Having the agent be local to the area in which we traveled was very helpful. We recommended an introductory brochure with FAQ be mailed upon first deposit of the trip. We also recommended Skype sessions for all the details when planning a custom tour. It was a delightful trip.
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Email Kim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience that exceeded my expectations
Our group of 7 friends (all middle-aged) anticipated an experience of a lifetime and our time in Tanzania exceeded our expectations - Lilian at Zohar tours planned every detail based on our requests and recruited an amazing, professional team who made sure our adventures were a success. Our first part was the 8-day Lemoshe route to summit Kilimanjaro- to the top for all of us! Our guide, Isaa, along with his hand-picked team really wanted us to stand to complete our dream (one team/one dream was our mantra) - the encouragement and support especially the singing was a big help every day but especially on summit day. The celebration at the bottom with Lilian and everyone was very emotional- a day we will never forget. From there we went on safari with two vehicles/two guides (given that we were 7 the additional room was appreciated). Adam and Nixon proved to be very knowledgeable and I can’t believe how much we saw- all of our accommodations were unique and had their own charm. The food on the mountain and safari was wonderful; lots of options and definitely plentiful. I’d be happy to answer any specific questions you may have. Tanzania is a beautiful country with amazingly friendly people who welcome you warmly.
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Email Deborah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing Kilimanjaro and safari by Zohar African Safaris
Lilian from Zohar provided our group of 7 friends from Canada with an amazing experience in Tanzania! First the Kilimanjaro climb - with our head guide Isaa, we had an absolutely fantastic team supporting us and we all summitted! This team of hard working guys will hold a place in our hearts forever! After our 8 day adventure on the mountain, we were off on safari to Tarangire National Park, Manyanara National Park, and the Serengeti. We had 2 vehicles for 7 of us along with our excellent guides Adam and Nixon. Seeing all the African wildlife up close was just amazing! Accommodations on the safari were always interesting and beautiful and the food on both the mountain and safari was delicious and plentiful.
Lilian provided us with an unforgettable experience in her beautiful Tanzania! She went above and beyond and I will be forever thankful!
CA
Email Sheila | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime to beautiful Tanzania
We, 7 friends from Canada, were looking to plan an adventure to Tanzania, Africa that included a Mount Kilimanjaro 8 day climb and a Safari tour. While looking for help to plan and organize this adventure we came across Zohar African Safaris, a local company that is operated out of Arusha. The owner/operator, Lilian Mbise-Kramer was quick to respond to our inquires and mapped out our entire trip with 3 different ending itineraries. She was extremely patient and helpful with us while we made decisions about our stay and individual plans.
During our time in Tanzania the level of service and support we experienced from Lilian and her crew of guides and porters was exceptional. Lilian was resourceful at managing and troubleshooting issues, questions or last minute requests; all were handled swiftly and professionally. Lilian also had a few surprises for us along the way (a huge celebration awaited us at the end of our Kili climb).
We can't thank Lilian and her team (Isah, Peter, Julius (Kili guides); Adam and Nixon (Safari guides)) enough for showing us their beautiful country with grace, kindness and friendship - you are all such wonderful ambassadors of your country - we hope we have the opportunity to visit again one day!
Sheila and Frank