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
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Reviews
Email Yihong | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fabulous lifelong memory, thank you Safari Soles!
"Where should I start for this review? "-I've been thinking about this while I was on my way back yesterday, and I really don't want this journey to be end......
Now, I am sitting at home, sorting the pictures and videos I took during safari, and tons of memories flooding to me. Here is the story:
When I had an immature idea about doing safari in Kenya and Tanzania, I started explore all different kinds of tours listed on Safaribooking's website, and this was the first time Safari Soles came into my sight. I listed 30+ safari tour operators whose ratings are all above 4.9/5.0 and sent emails to all of them regarding the tour plans and quotes. Among them, it is the Douglas whose reponse is the one that impressed me most: very responsive, responsible, scrupulous, professional and kind. The itinerary and quote are well organized and totally satisfy my expectation for safari. After a couple of emails, I decided to choose Safari Soles, which turns out to be the best decision I've made for travelling in recent years. The hotel and lodge arrangement are all perfect, the facilities and meals provided there are superb. Thank you Douglas, for organizing such a wounder tour for us!
The first day we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport, Safaris Soles arranged a driver Frank to pick me and my friend Yihan. Frank is a very nice and warm person, who always wear a smile on face. On our way to the Arusha town, Frank kindly tell us things about the upcoming Safari tours, Arusha town, Tanzania and so on. The most important is that I Iearned the phrase"Hakuna Matata" (means no worries/carefree/take it easy) from him, which you will probably hear all the time through the journey because the local people says this a lot. This phrase has now become my motto, for everyone who reads this review: Hakuna Matata!
Our Safari trips started on the second day, when we met our tour guide in the early morning: Godlisten! I still can't believe the tour has ended now while I am typing your name. Godlisten is a very experienced, professional, kind, and respectable person. Together with him, we visited Tarangire NP, Central/Western Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro crater, and we saw a lot of animals: lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, hyenas, crocodiles, wilderbeests, bufflos, gazelles, a lot of different kinds of birds and so many others...... He told us the stories about the animals we saw and the places we travelled. He is a person who deeply love this country, this land and the people who lives here. He shared a lot of stories about the local people and this country. He wish more people can come here and visit this beautiful country, to experience and to know the real Tanzania. I fully appreciated this and am willing to share my experience to more people. More than a tour guide, he is a care and responsibel husband and a father of three kids. I often noticed that, when we finish the safari and back to the lodge, he made calls to his wife about the family stuffs and the learning progress of the kids. My best wishes to you and your families, I hope one day your kids will be able to pursue their study in China! All the best!
On the last day of this tour, Safari Soles arraned a driver Chief to take us to do a hiking in Kilimanjaro mountain, where we saw the Materuni waterfall, explored the local viliage Materuni and had a coffee-tour. Chief is very warm, nice and professional, who helped us carry stuffs, take pictures, share stories about local people and the new and first ever female president in Tanzania: Samia. We had a wonderful lunch at the Materuni viliage to taste the authentic local meal, which is very very delicious! I missing it now while I am typing this...... One fun thing is that we watched and learned how coffee was made in Materuni villiage. We are involved in the coffee-making process and made the coffee by ourselves!
Every story has an end, so as this one. I wish I could stay there longer and explore more...... Instead of seeing it as a end, I am willing to take it as a start for the rest of many tours I will have in Tanzania in the future. Like Godlisten told to us while we finishing our safaris: "here, we don't say goodbye, we say welcome back!".
Yes, I will be back! Thank you Safari Soles, Douglas, Godlisten, Frank, Chief, the staffs of the all the stays, and everyone else who are part of this journey. Thank you all so much for everything you have done for us, we couldn't have all of these wonderful memories without your help! We trully appreciated that!
This is a lifelong memory......
AE
Email Muna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day luxurious safari fly in fly out from Zanzibar
I had the best 3 days safari in Serengeti. Our tour operator was Safari Soles . We flew in from Zanzibar to Seronera airstrip and into central serengeti for a fun game drive . Our safari guide Mr Rajabu was truly wonderful , excellent in spotting animals and shared many interesting information about the culture and the animals. He was an amazing driver and truly fun to be with. He was so patient to wait till we were happy to leave and was very flexible with our schedule and needs
We did not enjoy our stay at the lodge in Serengeti as it was below basic however the stay in Ngorongoro was beyond expectation. And the air balloon ride is definitely not to be missed.
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Email Mason | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Locally owned friendly organization
I got to see so many animals and I learned something about each one I saw. The service was amazing Estomih was an amazing guide and was reliable and made my overall safari experience even better.
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Email Michael O. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Soles delivered the most reliable, interesting, comfortable and memorable experience.
We had a fantastic time with Safari Soles. From the animals we saw to the places we stayed we couldn’t have asked for more. Our guide Estomih knew the park intimately, and was tremendously kind, interesting and knowledgeable. And the fact that the company is locally owned is a huge bonus. We fully recommend Safari Soles and wouldn’t hesitate to travel the Serengeti with them again.
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Email AJ | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Choose Safari Soles!
Certainly! Here's a positive review for Safari Soles:
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We recently had the pleasure of experiencing a Tanzania safari with Safari Soles, and it was truly unforgettable. From start to finish, the service was impeccable. Our guide, Ernest, went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. He was not only knowledgeable and professional but also incredibly warm and friendly, making us feel like VIPs and ultimately becoming a dear friend by the end of our journey.
Our trip wasn't without its challenges – we had a few unexpected changes in our flight itinerary. However, Safari Soles handled everything seamlessly, accommodating our adjustments without any hassle. This level of flexibility and commitment to customer satisfaction is rare and highly commendable.
Thanks to Safari Soles and Ernest, our safari adventure was smooth, exciting, and full of wonderful memories. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to explore Tanzania.
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Email Dora | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I highly recommended
Our safari trip to Tanzania was unforgettable. Our guides took excellent care of us, handling every detail and even quickly fixing our vehicle when it broke down. The warmth of the local people added to the experience. We were incredibly fortunate to see a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs. This journey showcased the best of Tanzanian hospitality and nature, leaving us with cherished memories.
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Email Dora | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional experience
Safari soles really did all the plan for us. I explained to Renatus everything we needed and he made sure to arrange them all. I really don’t have any words for our exceptional guide Godlisten!!! He made our experience even better. He knows everything about national parks and he was able to explain to us anything we could possible imagine. We owe to him a huge thank you!
Email Jaimik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memory of a lifetime
We joined our wonderful guide Ernest for our safari with safari soles. Safari soles were fantastic at listening to what we wanted from our trip and helping mould this into something that worked well for us.
Regina helped organise the trip and was insightful and made good suggestions and upgrades to accommodation. She was super quick at replying to emails and attentive to our needs.
Ernest was the most wonderful guide we could have asked for. He really went the extra mile for us and our safari was such a brilliant experience largely due to him. He was safe, quick and efficient driver who made us feel at ease throughout. We will miss him dearly! We saw all the Big 5 and Big Cats up close and have amazing pictures. Completely recommend safari soles for a memorable safari experience.
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Email Agnieszka | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy safari operator, hassle-free contact, high standard of accommodation, professional guide
For our June safari we choose the local medium-sized company due to their excellent reviews and good value for money and we were not disappointed. From the moment I started exchanging emails with Happiness, communication ran smoothly and the program of our 7-day safari with Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti & the Western Corridor and Ngorongoro Crater was quickly refined. June is the beginning of the high season in Tanzanian parks, yet the lodges provided for us were all of high-quality, beautifully located & with very good cuisine. Also our driver-guide, Godlisten, turned out to be very skilled at finding all sorts of wild animals, especially our sightings of lion families in various configurations were great and unforgettable. He drove us smoothly over dozens of kilometres of uneven dirty roads and we always felt safe with him. The only problem during our trip was the smoke from burning grassland, which at this time of year covered the Western Serengeti and Mbalageti Lodge. If someone suffers from allergies, they may have serious breathing problems and should reconsider visiting this particular part of the park. I wish we had known this before. The rest of our experience was great.
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Email Yolanda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforegettable Experience with Safari Soles -Once in a lifetime!
Our recent tour in Tanzania with Safari Soles was absolutely incredible. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organized. Before our four-day Safari, we had a fantastic one-day hike to the Materuni Waterfalla and explored the hot springs in Moshi, which set the tone for our adventure. During our four-day Safari, we were treated to delicious hot meals, and of course, drinks were always prepared. All the accommodations we stayed were special, featuring local elements and were very comfortable, making our stay more enjoyable.
A special shoutout to our amazing guides, Frank who guided us to the hiking tour on the second day, and Chris who was the best Safari guide! Chris always went beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience, spotting wildlife and sharing interesting things and the animals and their habitats.