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
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Email Barbara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience thanks to team Zohar African Safaris!
We booked our safari with Zohar African Safaris, because they had been recommended to us.
And indeed - we also were more than happy to have chosen this tour operator. They were very flexible when adapting the tour according to our personal wishes. Everything was organized the way we had wished for. Special thanks to Lilian, who was available for us at any moment during the planning process and later during the tour itself. It was a great pleasure to communicate with Lilian!
The lodges were well chosen - they were really comfortable, very clean, and the food was just amazing.
But the best of all was of course our guided safari tour - thanks to our well experienced and competent guide Solomon.
It was amazing how he could spot the animals even though they were really far away. Thanks to his good and expert explanations we learned a lot about the nature and the animals we saw. Moreover, he was a fanstastic driver - since the muddy roads were quite challenging. The safari tours were just amazing!
Thanks so much - team Zohar African Safaris - for providing an unforgettable experience to us!
We will highly recommend this company to our friends.
Perfect and caring
We went on safari tours for our honeymoon. During our 4-day safari tours, Solomon, the guide, took such a good care of us and had a great deal of knowledge about wildlife animals. It was such a wonderful time not only because it was a honeymoon but we could see Zohar safari staffs’ efforts in almost every part of the tour. We will definitely choose Zohar safari again whenever we have another chance to plan our safari tours. I also highly recommend Zohar safari for its exceptionally timely and punctual manner especially when it comes to communication.
Email Olivia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Book with Zohar, you won’t regret it!
There are so many companies offering similar tours, but Zohar African safaris was a great choice.
From the first communication with Lillian I knew we would have a trip to remember. Lillian was always so accommodating and on hand to answer any questions, I really appreciated that we were able to change the date due to flight changes.
Our guide was Tom, he was fabulous company for our tour. He really knows his stuff and found us the Big 5! He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and was flexible after another flight change meant we had to leave later and from a different airport.
The accommodation we stayed in were fabulous and the staff also helped to make our tour unforgettable. Zohar arranged a little celebration for my husband’s birthday. The staff at Manyara’s Secret sung Happy Birthday in the traditional African way and gave a birthday cake. That really made it special,
Overall if you are looking for a safari in Tanzania, I’d highly recommend Zohar, you will not be disappointed.
Email Katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy Safari Company
I found Zohar African Safaris based on the reviews I found online about them being a great safari company who are professional and very knowledgable - these reviews were not wrong.
All organisation was seamless and tailored to exactly what we requested, they offered a competitive rate in comparison too many other companies I contacted for the same safari. The contact throughout the planning process was rapid to any questions we had and they were delightful even with my many questions.
During the safari we had a fantastic time with our guide using his knowledge to show us things without 20 other jeeps around us, making us feel like we were truly in the wild and having a unique experience.
I have been on many other safaris with other companies but Zohar really stood out as exceptional for being an authentic company who seemed to truly care about the experience of the customer as well as respecting the animals and wild. There was no plastic at all and no behaviour of disturbing the animals, I was extremely happy and my sister and I had safari which we will remember for a lifetime.
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Email Jessica | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect day
We had already booked a multi-day safari from Germany with another provider. Since we still had one day free, we booked a safari with Zohar. It was absolutely the best decision. Since we had our lodge in Arusha, we booked the Arusha National Park. We had never been to Tanzania before and had no experience about flora and fauna. I got an email from Zohar that they would rather take us to Tarangire. I was skeptical about the travel time, but accepted it. It was an absolute dream day. Tom picked us up on time and gave us information about the country and its people throughout the journey. We had a lot of fun with him. We talked about our safaris in other countries and what sightings interest us. He took all of that into account. We even saw a leopard. We all hoped so, but we also know the leopards :)
The lunch was delicious and the location chosen for it was simply breathtaking. Tom also taught us how to negotiate, as we had seen a beautiful picture at the gates to Tarangire. In retrospect, we often said how much we would have liked to have gone on the multi-day safari with Tom. Thank you for everything!
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Email Dr. Armin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible once-in-a-lifetime safari: Zohar provided unforgettable wildlife experience
My wife and me enjoyed 8 days of an unbelievably exciting safari with Zohar in August 2023 encompassing Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
From the very beginning of our planning to the end, everything was simply perfect. We cannot recommend Zohar highly enough!
While planning our safari we decided to pick Zohar as Jackline understood immediately what we were looking for and engaged intensely in creating the perfect itinerary for us. She answered all questions quickly via email and with her suggestions she definitely improved our trip. Being nice and caring she made it easy for us to organize everything before coming to Tanzania and continued communication via whatsapp during our whole safari. Compliments to her and the whole team!
The absolute jewel was Daniel! What an exceptional guide! With his enormous knowledge about the wildlife, the ecosystem, the differences between special places we travelled and the culture he enriched every day and contributed to realize the natural wonders we were just experiencing. He answered all questions patiently and was at the same time the best friend and teacher we could think of!
His passion for wildlife and environment created unforgettable impressions. While driving perfectly even on rough roads, he spotted animals most guides wouldn´t have seen. So besides the “Big Five” we could encounter in all their majesty we were fortunate to see so many other fascinating animals: giraffe, topi, hartebeest, elend, gnu, hyeana, jackal, cheetah, and even the smaller cats like caracal, civet and genet. Absolutely amazing how he spotted even these smaller animals in the tall grass while driving! And being very interested in birding, Daniel knew every single bird we saw!
Being so experienced Daniel took us to places usually without other safari vehicles around which gave us a really personal experience even in gathered areas like Ngorongoro. So we were definitely the only ones to spot that rhino along the base of the hill early in the morning.
Enjoying early morning drives, we started our safari days with Daniel at sunrise having a superb breakfast later in the morning in the middle of nature thus creating perfectly long safari experiences.
Daniel´s ability to position us for the best views even without disturbing the animals gave us incredibly close-up photos as well as showed his caring, respect and skill for the nature.
Going up to North Serengeti Daniel managed to position us absolutely perfect for the famous Mara River Crossing, we could experience gnus and zebras crossing 5 times at different spots with crocks around and attacking – images and experiences you will never forget and is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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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.
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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 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!
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!