The Safari Soles Team
Safari Soles
- Offices In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $600 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 Ting | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip of a lifetime
Amazing experience in Tanzania!!! Highly recommend Safarisolestours, it provided us the customized-agenda and warmly service! Their guides are really experienced，our guide Abdul let us see many animals in Tanzania, worth the trip! Really like him！Also thanks for Raphael and George's patient response and planning. The accommodations and meals are also really nice. We will definately come back to Africa for another trip！
CN
Email Abe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Safari Soles Tours!
I recently concluded a remarkable safari journey in Tanzania, and I am thrilled to share my experience with Safari Soles Tours. From start to finish, this company exceeded my expectations and provided an exceptional safari adventure.
1. Pre-Trip Communication:
Magreth, who provided me with the initial quote, demonstrated remarkable patience by meticulously modifying the itinerary over a dozen times to meet our specific requirements. Even during the safari, she promptly responded to my emails and assisted with various inquiries. This was particularly helpful as I had limited calling capabilities due to my data-only SIM card.
2. Airport Transfers:
The airport transfers were punctual, and Andrew, responsible for our transportation, went above and beyond. He even took the time to accompany us to a local market to purchase a SIM card. Throughout the journey, he warmly introduced us to the city of Arusha, showcasing his enthusiasm and knowledge.
3. Safari Experience:
Undoubtedly the highlight of my trip, the safari itself was a dream come true. Our guide, Cheddy, was not only highly responsible but also incredibly humorous. He took us to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, providing detailed explanations along the way. Cheddy's ability to spot animals from a distance or through radio communication without giving us prior hints added an element of surprise and allowed us to discover the wildlife ourselves. His exceptional driving skills ensured a smooth ride, skillfully maneuvering around potholes and driving cautiously when unavoidable. This greatly enhanced our overall experience. Additionally, Cheddy even knew the Chinese names of almost every animal we encountered, which was immensely helpful for us as we had limited knowledge of the local fauna.
Although I had an amazing experience overall, I would like to mention a minor inconvenience. Prior to the start of our journey, after we had paid the deposit, two of the nights in our lodge/camp were changed due to room availability. While the alternative accommodations provided were also excellent, and Magreth informed me the change timely, I still believe it would be perfect if such situations can be avoided.
I express my deepest gratitude to Safari Soles Tours and everyone involved for their outstanding service and support throughout this journey. I highly recommend this company to anyone seeking an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania.
CA
Email Gary and Jennifer | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Soles was professional, well organized and honest.
We had a fantastic safari set up by Raphael! Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. Chief picked us at the airport and toured us around Arusha. We headed out on a 7 day safari with Issac. A Massi guided us on a walk to waterfalls and Natron Lake. He answered many questions about his tribe.
All our accommodations were clean and very comfortable. By the crater, where it was cold, a water bottle was put in our beds while we were at dinner.
FYI, There was usually a tip box at each of the places we stayed which gets distributed to all staff. We didn't know about this until part way through and had been tipping individuals. The food was delicious both at our accommodation and at lunch. We enjoyed wine with our lunch and beer, water, and pop on the dusty road.
We were blown away by the variety of animals. Issac was very skilled at finding animals and moving the truck so that we could see them better. He was very knowledgable about each of them and answered our questions easily. Although there were highlights in each park, we enjoyed the northern Serengeti most. The parks closer to Arusha were busier with tourists and traffic.
After our trip to Zanzibar we contacted Raphael to organize a one day trip to the foothills of Kilimanjaro before we flew out. We had a fabulous day with Andrew walking to waterfalls, learning about and making coffee, then swimming in hot springs.
Safari soles exceeded our expectations! We were very well taken care of.
We would definitely recommend them to others.
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Email Bret & Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing custom safari
We just finished our first ever 7 day safari with Safari Soles and would highly recommend them. The coordination to develop our itinerary was detailed and timely in responding and making sure we had everything covered and were ready for a great safari.
But the faraway highlight of our trip was our guide Innocent. He made our trip truly unforgettable and is a great asset to Safari Soles. He answered our many questions and made sure we had all great days and spotted countless animals across Tanguirere, Central and Northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. Our trip was a few days longer than the typical 4 to 5 day safari and I would encourage you to add extra days too so you have maximum game drives and opportunities to spot lots of wildlife.
Asante Sana Innocent and Safari Soles for taking such great care of us!
NL
Email Marloes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 6 day safari with Safari Soles tours and amazing guide Simon aka “The Safari Monster”!
Unforgettable 6 day safari with Safari Soles tours and amazing guide Simon aka “The Safari Monster”!
It was a true safari: bumpy rides, the thrill of seeking for the animals (with succes: the big five, the crossing of the +1000 wildbeest over the river and plenty more!), lodges surrounded with all kinds of animals, good local food, fun and also informative stories about the animals and the Reserves, a lot of laughter with our guide and ofcourse Hakuna Matata.
I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way we are beyond happy that we chose Safari Soles tours and that we had Simon as our guide. He made it a trip to never forget with his knowledge of the reserves and good eye site you won’t miss a thing! Tanzania has a special place in our hearts.
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Email Erin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent safari!
My husband and I booked a safari with Safari Soles for our honeymoon and I’m so glad we did. It was an incredible experience! Our guide Raymond was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the animals we encountered and Tanzanian culture. He ensured that we were able to see as many animals as we could! We added on a hot air balloon tour, which was absolutely incredible, worth every penny. The lodging and the food was also excellent. I would highly recommend booking with Safari Soles!
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Email Ruopei | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized professional team with amazing guides
We had an amazing 8-day Safari journey with Safari Sole. We were very lucky with guide driver.”,Simon the lion”. Simon is very professional and knowledgeable about wildlife. We not only saw many wild animals but also learned a lot from Simon. We saw rhinos,cheetahs,elephants, baobab trees,…
The food and lodge arranged by the company are super nice. We will definitely recommend to our friends with hesitation.
Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely top class!
What can I say? We booked with safari soles and they really went above and beyond. We originally contacted a number of safari tour operators narrowing it down to three or four. Safari soles really stood out from the crowd. Brysons communication is excellent. We were able to make several changes and Bryson accommodated everything for us. He was always quick to respond and provided a really detailed itinerary. We were picked up on time and had the best time. Our transfer drivers to and from the airport were lovely and the entire trip was exactly as promised. Bryson booked some wonderful accommodations for us, and the route we took was well thought out giving us sufficient time in each park but also time to relax and soak in the amazing areas where we stayed. The absolute icing on the cake though was our guide Elias. He was so knowledgeable, warm and friendly. He was fun to be around and politely laughed at all our jokes, even the ones that weren't funny. He was a total gentleman and really made our trip so much more wonderful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend safari soles for anyone looking for a top class safari operator
Email Alina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are a team made in heaven
Sorry for the essay but …….
So we contacted this agency before arriving in Zanzibar. I found out about them through a YouTube influencer . We told wonderful Happiness that we wanted a 3-4 day safari. That was all we knew . And boy oh boy did they deliver . First we got a quote and a beautiful PDF with a 4 day 3 night trip explaining every day what we would do and where we were going to sleep. And of course we had 10 thousand questions and Happiness answered patiently every single one . The thing I liked about them , well one of the things I liked about this tour agency was that even after we paid they remained exactly as professional and good in answering everything . I cannot stress how wonderful they are . Our first contact was with wonderful Happiness ( she is awesome) then we met Bryson the owner a really cool and sweet guy . Innocent was our safari guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable professional and sweet . He looked after us for 3 whole days and he was just a sweetheart . We did Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and it was so incredibly amazing . On the last day we did the Materuni waterfall and coffee plantation trip in Kilimanjaro . And there we had Joel to look after us . He was so kind, attentive, sweet knowledgeable and professional. To be honest every single person we met this trip were so nice and professional .
Accommodation wise the Dream Lodge was really interesting and nice the staff was really nice as well . And the glamping near Lake Manyara was magical. You literally opened the door to the tent ( which was very well equipped and clean ) and you saw zebras baboons and wildebeests . It was magical and so interesting .
On the safari we managed to see 4 of the big 5 and we saw lions every day .
I cannot recommend enough this tour operator agency . They all are a team made in heaven .
Thank you so much for making our trip to Tanzania unforgettable!!!!!
NZ
Email Stephanie Kerrisk | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable experience with Safari Soles
Right from the start the communication with Bryson was quick and he answered all my questions. At the airport we had Chief pick us up who was super friendly and told us lots of facts about Arusha. Our guide Oscar was great, he worked really hard to make sure we had an awesome experience. He had to change the vehicle's tyre about 4 times and go to a mechanic in a town just outside Serengeti National Park. We also had quite a lot of time in the vehicle and some really long days (one day was 12 hours of driving). Despite being tired and feeling unwell for some of the safari, Oscar soldiered on. Making sure we were enjoying the safari was always his priority and we really appreciated everything Oscar did for us!
Some highlights were the number of leopards we saw on the safari. In total we had 8 sightings which exceeded my expectations! The wildebeest migration in the northern Serengeti was also incredible to see. We also saw cheetahs, servals, lots of lions, and plenty of other safari animals. It was well worth the money spent and I'd definitely recommend choosing Safari Soles.
