Our Head Guide Nico and our Signature Hot Lunches
Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Victoria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Journey of the Wildebeest
We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 day tour. We especially liked our guide Huruma. He not only was an excellent driver, but very knowledgable about the wildlife/country, he was also very kind to everyone we met (including stopping to tell a school bus about a leopard sighting we just had). He quickly responded to our likes and dislikes and knew whether to stop for photos or keep driving. He is a truly professional guide and an asset to your team. We saw all of the big 5 multiple times, the amount of wildlife surpassed our expectations.
The camps we stayed in were all fantastic, our favourite being the Namali which we felt was slightly higher end. The only slightly disappointing camp was Chaka as we didn’t realise it wasn’t all inclusive and the food was not as good quality as we had the rest of the week. In all of the camps we were welcomed and looked after like family.
Overall the organisation of the tour was very good. We had no logistical issues. The itinerary was as sold. It might be worth highlighting to guests the extent of the driving between locations. We had no issue, but for some people they might not enjoy it like we did.
Cooked lunches (with wine) was a nice touch and everyone we told in the evenings were also slightly jealous.
We arrived at Kilimanjaro airport and it took approx 3 hours to get through immigration. It might be worth suggesting to guests that they could do the visa online before travelling and this would save considerable time.
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Email Ha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
We enjoyed the trip of a lifetime with soul of Tanzania! Everything from the communication, organization, pick up, lodges, camps and satisfying meals were more than expected. Our guide Fred was one of a kind, friendly, competent with eagle eyes that could spot all the wildlife and has amazing driving skills in the bumpy roads. We liked also he thoughtful analyzation of the situation where the animals are, how and why they behave this way in this moment.
Our itinerary was for full 6 days safari (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro). Everywhere we had top friendly service and high quality meals. although we went mainly for standard choices, can’t even imagine how could it get better than that. We stayed in Simba lodge (afternoon swim with elephants in the background was a moment to live by). Escarpment Lodge in Manyara had 5 stars service and room, absolutely recommended. In Serengeti we camped in Pumzika, in the middle of the wild where Hyaena were passing by and we heard lions at night!, though here we couldn’t charge our devices (for that the full equipped safari jeep saved the day). In Ngorongoro the camping in Tortilis was my favorite, wished we stayed longer.
Fred took us also to a real Masai village in the town “mosquito river”. Was also very unique and heartwarming experience. We went for souvenir shopping in the last day in 2 different “negotiable” shops which we were also happy about.
We would also like to thank Aziz for the joyfully last day. He picked us up from the airport the first night, and in our last full day in Arusha, he took us to Moshi village, were we had the most scenic hike to Kilimanjaro waterfalls, followed by lunch prepared by SoT and then the lovely visit to the Banana/coffee plantation where we made our own delightful coffee in such a cheerful atmosphere.
Im recommending SoT to everyone i know. I never had a vacation in my life where i felt so happy, so safe, satisfied, full belly, amazed everywhere i looked. My phone can agree with +2500 photos i took in one week! The sweetness and the kindness of the Tanzanian people was heartwarming.
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Email Paul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Safari Tour
My wife and I had the most fantastic trip beginning in the Ngorongoro Crater, then Serengeti and Maasai Mara. From the time we were picked up by the affable Mishak at Kilimanjaro Airport, we felt welcomed. We learned our first Swahili words on the way to the African Tulip Hotel where we were also warmly welcomed and spent a relaxing first night. Our guide for the Crater and Serengeti, Tony, was extraordinary. Smart, personable, knowledgeable, intuitive and more. He catered to all of our wishes, going off the beaten path and finding animals that were unseen by others driving the same routes. The second night was spent at the Acacia Farm Lodge where we were introduced to the staff by Edward. Anna watched over us and made sure we were well taken care of. We even had a tour of the coffee farm early the next morning led by Pascal, a bright young agricultural manager for the farm.
Tony picked us up again int he morning and subsequent mornings at the Kati Kati campsite, then each day we set goals of what we wanted to see and he met them. From the big 5 to birds of all types. His patience in recognizing that a lion in the grass was going to be one of multiple and result in the stalking and successful hunt of a warthog was one of the most thrilling parts of our visit. Truly an amazing person and guide. We were very lucky to have drawn him as our guide. He truly showed us the Soul of Tanzania.
Meiling from Soul of Tanzania worked closely with my wife to make this custom tour a special one. All questions were quickly answered and special requests accommodated.
I went into this adventure being a bit skeptical at what would transpire but I can say that it ended up being life changing. As my wife said to me on more than one occasion, the animals were spectacular, but the people were better.
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Email Nic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience.
SOT was the operator my Consultant chose for a 4 day/3 night safari. His suggestion did not disappoint. We were picked up by the driver, and met the Operations Manager at a mall in Arusha, who confirmed our itinerary. Upon confirmation, we met our driver, Aly, who was magnificent and went above and beyond our expectations. My favorite part of working with Aly was his making sure we were in a good position to see the animals, and if not, to position the vehicle in a way where we had a better view. For someone who traveled over 24 hours, this kind of service is priceless.
Email Caz McShane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari experience!
Wow, what an amazing experience!
We travelled with our 4 children - all under 13 and from the start of our planning we were thrilled with Spirit of Kenya & Soul of Tanzania as Vanessa guided us without any difficulty and answered all our questions promptly.
We were able to tailor exactly what we wanted and had the most memorable and wonderful experience.
Our guide, Franko in Kenya was wonderful. Always smiling, friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed his company and the information he shared with us was fabulous.
Our guide in Tanzania was Daniel, who was completely amazing, friendly and also very knowledgeable. We were extremely lucky with both our guides! Both so friendly and helpful.
Daniel even went as far as arranging a birthday cake for me as I celebrated my birthday in the Serengeti.
Can not recommend highly enough! We were even able to add a hot air balloon ride for our family.
Absolutely fabulous experience! Don’t be afraid to take your kids ... they’ll get so much out of such an amazing adventure.
Email John, Beverley, Peter & Dianne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable Experience
Wow, what an amazing experience and what a great company to deal with.
From the get-go, Luis, our "Journey Designer" handled everything, organizing an absolutely fantastic safari that satisfied our requirements completely.
Every airport and hotel transfer went without a problem, the drivers were always there waiting for us on arrival or always either on time or early for departures.
Definitely upgrade to the Landcruiser option, it is well worth it.
Our vehicle in Kenya was essentially brand new while the Tanzania vehicle was kept spotless daily by our guide Nico.
Our guides in Kenya, Gideon and Felix were fantastic and Nico in Tanzania was exceptional.
They were incredibly knowledgeable, fun and accommodating, obviously with years of experience, nothing was ever too much trouble for them as they went out of their way to ensure that we got up as close and personal as was practical to the wild life.
We were lucky to see the Big 5 on two occassions and witnessed Wildebeest crossing a crocodile infested river from a perfect view point (thanks Gideon).
There are far too many incredible experiences involving lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, leopards, hippos, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, pumbaas etc etc to describe here, I urge you to go and see for yourselves, it's fantastic.
Nico also took us to one of the Maasai villages he visits, an unbelievable experience and highly recommended.
Hot lunches on safari were great and accompanied with either wine or beer.
Our accommodation was generally glam camping or lodges which were absolutely great, Vincent at Serengeti Tortilis Camp is a mega-star.
The food and friendliness of the staff were outstanding.
The one exception was Pakulala Ngorongoro and when our concerns were expressed, Luis went out of his way to ensure a satisfactory resolution was reached.
This enhanced further in my eyes the professionalism of SOT & their willingness to ensure that their customers are indeed satisfied.
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Soul of Tanzania, they are far and away the best tour organizer I have ever dealt with and will be sure to use them on my next safari.
They thoroughly deserve their 5 star rating
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Email Aditya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari experience ever!
We would like to say a Big Big Thank you to the Soul of Tanzania team.
We just completed a 7 day safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti (Central & North)
Right from the start of our journey planning, Jose C from the team was the most helpful in planning our journey to perfection. With so much detail and customisation of a private Safari, we could plan it perfectly and he was the most patient through numerous changes, selecting routes and accommodation options and iterations till the start of our trip.
The welcome and the pickup car was also nice and efficient.
A real star of the trip for us was our Driver/Guide - Erasto. He was truly the best, very sweet, entertaining and knowledgeable. He always went the extra mile to ensure that we had the best Safari experience. He was very informative, followed all safety precautions and yet with his 9 years of experience was excellent at tracking game. We enjoyed our conversations with him immensely and he kept us entertained through long drives and ensured we moved ‘Pole Pole but forward’
We did the entire north safari circuit from Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti Central and North. Erasto made sure we got the best from every game drive, jockeying for the best spots, using the radio, his experience of where the predators are and was super flexible with timings and what to do.
We managed to spot game in several areas where we were the only vehicle. Be it a great Cheetah, 6 Leopard sightings, Tree Climbing lions, A rhino in Ngorongoro, The Great migration or Lions in the North (quite rare too) it was all thanks to Erasto.
The hot lunches are a nice touch, especially when most companies offer Lunch Boxes.
We’d wholeheartedly recommend Soul of Tanzania to all our friends and family.
Asante Sana Soul of Tanzania!
MX
Email Maria Fernanda correa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathless and magic experience
The service with soul of Tanzania is amazing. Since the first contact they have made this dream come true. My husband and I had always wanted to do a safari but we were hesitant because we couldn’t find a reliable and easy way to book our dream vacation. Soul of Tanzania made this planning unbelievably easy. Their recommendations were superb. The service they provided once
in Tanzania exceeded our expectations. Every hotel they suggested was excellent, the service in the hotel and the cleanliness was extraordinary. Our driver became part of the family, Khalid made this trip a dream. Always with a great attitude , helping out and making sure we were having a great time while taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings. Our honeymoon was more special. We will definitely recommend and repeat another trip with soul of Tanzania. We love Tanzania and soul of Tanzania
Asante San
Email Stefano Danelli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7-day Safari in Tanzania
We booked a 7-day private safari for our honey moon with Soul of Tanzania and we had the best time.
We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
We received the best and personalised support from Helena while designing our trip - she's been very patient and supportive throughout the whole process.
We would also utterly recommend Sadat as guide as he was really knowledgeable, passionate, patient and professional. Every day he would be working hard to make sure we'd get the best experience and know exactly where to go to make the most of the wildlife experience. He also made sure we had the great food and amazing photography opportunities.
Recommended.
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Email Laura Hernalsteen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience in Tanzania
7 days tailor-made safari in Tanzania
First of all, we had a great contact with Helena who was open to our requests and did everything to satisfy them.
Our guide Heaven was great, young and dynamic, open-minded, he really did everything to show us best things during the safari. He drove us to exceptional places in the park where we were alone to enjoy our time watching quietly the animals.
During the safari we had a little misunderstanding with the planning and Heaven dealt with it in 30 minutes directly with Helena who solved the problem. We were happy to see the reactivity of SOT to arrange everything.
The hot meals were also a plus punt that makes SOT stand out from other companies. In comparison to the Lunch Box, we felt like King and Queen heaving a nice dinner with wine. The food was always good and made less waste than the lunch box.
As promised we had unlimited water.
As for the trip, we visited the Lake Natron, we climbed the Lengai, did Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
Lake Natron, beautiful and nice walk with our Masai guide. The climb of the Lengai was an extraordinary but physical experience. We recommend to do it knowing the difficulty and the risks. You must be fit and trained. The parks were all great but the Tarangire was really beautiful and bears very well the name of « Home of elephants ».
Great thanks to the team of SOT !
