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Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
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- 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)
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Reviews
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Email Renee, Jim & Kyle | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easy to work with and experts at safari planning!
East Africa Overland - 2 week Safari
September 2023
Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Amboseli
Choosing a safari tour company can be daunting. However, choosing the right safari company can insure the best, once in a lifetime adventure! We chose Soul of Tanzania and they delivered exactly what we wanted! Jose, our Journey Designer was very professional and highly experienced! Jose listened to what we wanted, patiently answered our many questions then confidently guided us through the trip planning process.
One reason we chose Soul of Tanzania is because we wanted a local company who had “on the ground” expertise with the East Africa parks and camps. We also wanted the flexibility to build our own itinerary, choose our accommodations, and travel privately with a Safari driver/guide rather than in a group which Soul of Tanzania allowed us to do. All of our accommodations exceeded our expectations - the food, the comfortable beds, the service, and the ambiance of the camps.
One of the highlights of our trip was spending 8 days with Enock John, our expert driver/guide in Tanzania! Enock took such good care of us and seemed more like a longtime friend. After 15 years in the business, Enock is still so passionate about his love of animals and his job! He had an innate, sixth sense for finding animals and he knew every detail about every animal too. We would love to return someday and have Enock as our guide again!
Thank you Soul of Tanzania for delivering the trip of a lifetime which will live in our hearts and memory forever!
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Email Petra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Jambo!
Can’t speak highly enough , the overall experience was out of this world, Jose from Soul of Tansania/ Spirit of Kenya organized everything down to the last detail.
The private tour began in Arusha and ended in Nairobi. Wonderful tours of wildlife included Tarangiri, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Park and Masai Mara.
Beautiful accommodations, and great guides. Trip to the giraffe sanctuary and the Karen Blitzens house in Nairobi were bonuses.
Asante Sana!
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Email YIC | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience!
I recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a journey to Kenya and Tanzania, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I set foot on this enchanting continent, I was captivated by its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and warm-hearted people.
One of the highlights of my trip was exploring the untamed wilderness on a safari. Witnessing majestic creatures like lions, elephants, and giraffes in their natural habitat left me in awe. The early morning game drives, guided by the best rangers, were an adventure filled with breathtaking encounters with wildlife.
Thank you!
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Email Maciej and Beata | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing time in Tanzania !
We had an amazing time in Tanzania - 2 days Kilimanjaro trek, 10 days safari and 6 days Zanzibar leisure.
It was really "once in a lifetime" journey.
Everything was perfecttly organized and the only problems were caused by the changes done by airlines in their flights schedules.
Our driver and guide - Azaria - was great in every aspect of his activity. He was very friendly, helpful and has shown a great knowledge of the Tanzanian nature. We were very lucky he was with us because thanks to him we were able to see all possible attractions.
We have seen the Big Five, great migration with two large Mara River crossings (approx 10,000 animals), crocodile attack (see a photo) and lions hunting zebra as well as lions during reproduction, and many more...
The balloon flight was also fantastic. A few days on Zanzibar were great to have a rest after the intensive safari.
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Email Dasi and Paul | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
accommodating , helpful
we just returned from our 7 day safari and it was magnificent, and far exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were perfect, the people both of the tour and the locals were warm and inviting. But I would be remiss if I didn't give the biggest shout out to our guide, Emanuel. He made the trip the absolute best. After one day he felt like a good friend whose only goal was to give us the best experience and he succeeded . with humor and enthusiasm , patience and an eagle eye, we made so many sightings and educated us on information about the wildlife, the rich culture and natural beauty of the natural parks.
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Email JackZ | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are so kind and so experience to find anamials in the area!
We have just finished our first safari trip in Africa with Soul of Tanzania with a total of 3 weeks. our group was 8 people. Our first stop was Kruger National Park in South Africa, then had tour in Kenya (Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara), and finally 12-day great migration in Tanzania. The trip was great and we definitely will recommend to our friends. Sandy B, a journey designer, was put together a great itinerary and coordinated our entire trip. Whenever we had a problem, she would be available for help and resolved just in a minute. Special mention to our guide in Tanzania, Mr. Enock John, for his super experience and kindness. We just cannot believe his vision and judgement in animals. He can see animals a few hundreds meters away, like leopard on the tree, he can find lions and cheetahs by flying birds, he can sense where the wildebeests cross the mara river. We were so fortunate to see several river crossing and the biggest one in the season. He is also very knowledgeable to the animals and culture and great passion for the safari tour. Trust me, you won't be disappointed if you have a tour with him. Go The Soul of Tanzania!
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Email Kevin Whelan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A first class experience from start to finish
We just arrived in Arusha after a 9 day Safari in Kenya and Tanzania. We spent the first 4 days in Kenya. We started from Nairobi and visited Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara in Kenya. Our guides Francis and James were amazing. They were able to find game viewing opportunities where we were the only vehicle. These were special moments. There were many of these moments but 2 that stood out were seeing a Cheetah with a fresh young Wlidebeest kill. It was so quiet that you could hear the Cheetah breathing. We arrived not long after the hunt had finished and the Cheetah had pulled the Wildebeest into a secluded area between some shrubs. 50 metres away there were 10 + Vultures in a tree waiting for the scraps.
The second moment was finding a Lioness with 3 cubs. Again we were the only vehicle there. The lioness could care less that we were there but the cubs were wide eyed. It was a beautiful scene. We were here during the Great Migration and were able to witness a river crossing. A once in a lifetime experience. Francis and James were amazing guides and their knowledge of the area and animals were impressive.
In Tanzania our guide was Suleiman Masaky. "Sele" was an amazing guide and was also able to find us equally unique experiences. We were able to see a Leopard in a tree that had just killed a Thompson Gazelle. Unforgettable! Sele also found 2 Cheetahs and we were the only vehicle there. The moments where you are alone with the animal are so special because it is so quiet and peaceful.
If you are going to book through Soul of Tanzania ask for Sele as guide in Tanzania and ask for Francis in Kenya. They will not disappoint. The accommodations were all very good. A highlight for us was arriving at Tangagire Sima Lodge on the last day and finding a herd of Elephants by the pool. Since the lodge backs onto the Tangagire Park and they have a small waterhole there were animals present throughout our stay. The other memory was at Pumzika Lodge in the Serengeti and hearing a Lion roar in the early morning very close to our tent!
The experience with Soul of Tanzania has been first rate from start to finish. We originally had planned this trip for 2020 and we had to postpone due to COVD. I worked with Sandy who was our Journey Designer. Sandy was amazing and communicated throughout the past 3 years. The company was so accommodating with allowing us to postpone until we felt comfortable to travel. As you may gather we highly recommend Soul of Tanzania for your Safari. Without question everything they promised they delivered.
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Email Megan Olive | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent. From the excellent communication to the perfect experience.
Our safari was magnificent! We loved every minute of it and wished it would have been longer. Kennedy was the perfect guide for our family and did an excellent job educating us, especially my children along the way. He could answer any question thoroughly and expand with personal experience and anecdote. At the beginning of the trip he asked the children what they wanted to see most and then made sure that it all happened. He also made us feel very welcome and comfortable. We felt like family.
Our accommodations were excellent. We especially enjoyed Burunge Tented Lodge for the views, the pool, and the spacious family rooms. Pumzika and Pakulala Camp were also excellent. The staff at Pumzika were outstanding. Pakulala camp staff were also very accommodating. The location of Pakulala was incredible and we loved the view of the caldera. Highlight there was a giraffe walking by at breakfast. Everyone that we met who worked for any accomodation, we loved. Amos and Tekla at Pumzika stand out, especially.
The whole safari was a highlight in and of itself. Seeing cheetahs eating a gazelle was a particularly cool moment. We loved getting so close to the lions in Serengeti and Ngorogoro, and seeing a hyena run away with a zebra leg. The kids especially loved the families of elephants at Tarangire, the many giraffes with babies, the flamingos, and the hippos at Ngorogoro. I could list all of the animals though, because they were all magnificent.
Furthermore, stopping to meet the Maasai family was very special. It is very kind of them to allow visitors to come in for a moment to visit their home.
We will remember this trip forever, it was life changing and simply wonderful. We will definitely come again and recommend Soul of Tanzania to everyone that we know
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Email Anton | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour!!!
The trip left us with extremely positive impressions. Organization of the tour was at the highest level, despite the fact that everything was organized in an extremely short time (actually 2 days before departure). I am very grateful to Marta for paying her thorough attention to my request, without her insistence in booking accommodation, this trip would not have taken place.
All the hotels were wonderful, the view from every room in the exclusive program was worth every dollar spent, the food was good.
We booked a rather condensed 3 day program which I do not recommend for those who want to browse all the places in peace. To do this, you should choose at least 4 day tours.
Our main goal was to see the African Big Five, so we drove to the Serengeti Park and the Ngorongoro Carter. We really enjoyed visiting both parks, we saw all the big five animals, but it took us a long time to find the rhinoceros, which blends in perfectly with the grass in the crater park. In addition, we saw all the animals from the big five performing various daily tasks, such as hunting, visiting a watering hole, etc.
I would like to express special thanks to our driver-guide named Ezekiel, who showed the highest professionalism in working with clients - answered in great detail any of our questions regarding animals, nature or life in Tanzania; always chose the best route; knew the park very well, which was our key to spotting all of the big five animals and many at arm's length. I never thought that I could see a giraffe at a distance of 2 meters, I could almost stroke the elephant and we even had to run away from him a little :) we did not dare to get too close to the rhinos and hippos :)
I recommend this tour to all people and especially to those who want to completely break all their stereotypes about wildlife from films and zoos.
Many thanks to the company and especially Marta and Ezekiel and hope to see you soon!)
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Email Kamil | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience !
Everything was perfect ! We were with Ezekiel and he was one of the nicest person I have ever met. He was absolutely perfect as he was kind, gentle, patient, helpful and always being attentive about all our requests. Thanks to him, we were able to see every animal in its natural habitat and we couldn’t be happier to witness this great experience ! He was always trying to find animals so we can have the best shots and to be the closest to the animals. We were able to see lions, cheetahs, group of elephants coming by our car and I think we were really lucky to have him as he was always trying to get us the best food ever ! Thank you so much for this experience, it was amazing, I recommend anyone doing this safari with Ezekiel !
