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
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Email Anders | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An overall good experience with room for improvement
What we liked
- Our main contact person (Boniface) was super quick at responding and always very friendly and informative.
- The lodge we mainly stayed at (Arusha Farm House) was beautifully constructed, had a nice garden with pool, bar and sofas and a well equipped gym
- Both the safaris at Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro were absolutely amazing and we saw many of the animals that we hoped to see
- Between the two safari days we stayed at Suricata Boma Lodge, which blew our minds with its stunning views over Lake Manyara, friendly staff and authentically designed rooms
- Our guide on the Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro tour (Balthazary) was happy and cheerful, and very knowledgeable. He shared lots of stories and facts about the places we visited, giving us insights into the life of the Tanzanian people today.
The coffee farm was also an incredible experience. We were given thorough insights into the production of coffee, from coffee berry to processing, and finally, to drinking it. It was the best coffee we have had in years, and the lunch we were given was the best food of our two weeks in Tanzania.
What could be improved
- The food was generally of a low quality. On the last day of our time with Safari Soles, one of us had a severe stomach infection (Campylobacter) because of the food. As we are writing, it has been two weeks since we came home and the infection has still not gone away. No guests should ever experience this again and we hope that this will be looked into.
- Although Arusha Farm House was beautiful on the outside, it was a terrible experience in. The acustics were awful, our entrance card had to be activated every day, the bed was hard, there was no hand soap, only half of the sockets worked, there were no bed lights and in the end, our toilet got clogged. Luckily, many of these things can be fixed quite easily and we really hope that this will be improved going forward.
- Our safari guide (Abouu) was mostly very quiet and did not communicate a lot with us. This was especially present on the first day in Tarangire National Park where he several times drove on, although we wanted to see the animals for longer, e.g. the giraffes, that we only saw once.
After we posted the above review, the owner of Safari Soles got back to us with a long and sincere response. He apologized for our inconveniences and promised to follow up with the relevant parties. Although it does not change the mixed experiences we had with Safari Soles, we very much appreciated the sincerity in this response.
NL
Email Anastasia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A challenging but beautiful Mount Meru hike
We organized a 4-day Mount Meru trek with Safari Soles, including a briefing day and three days of hiking. Overall, our experience was positive, and Patrick’s communication made planning easy. Our guide, Antipas, provided a clear and thorough briefing, and we could rent any extra equipment on-site, though some rented items weren’t as clean as we’d hoped. The hike itself offered incredible scenery, with diverse landscapes changing as we ascended, and we were lucky with the weather—just a bit of rain on our descent.
The accommodations were comfortable, with a nice lodge the first night and private four-bed rooms in each hut along the trail. We were also provided with a private chef, and the meals were consistently warm, tasty, and energizing—truly appreciated after each day’s hike! The first day’s route was very manageable, with the second day a bit more challenging. Our guides were supportive, friendly, and spoke English well, helping us at every step.
For future trekkers, we’d recommend considering a four-day hike (rather than three) to make the summit attempt more comfortable. Our schedule required us to either summit just after arriving at the second hut or start at midnight, leaving little time to rest. An additional day would allow for better acclimatization at 3,500 meters. In our case, two group members felt mild altitude sickness above 4,300 meters, but our guides ensured we descended safely, despite the challenging descent in the dark.
For context, we were a group of four 30-year-olds in good shape with low to moderate hiking experience. We suggest discussing your fitness level, trip expectations, and each day’s route (including altitude, distance, and hours of hiking) with Safari Soles to ensure a well-suited itinerary for the best experience possible.
BG
Email Stefan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful in the organising of the trip
We had a great time in the Tanzania national parks thanks to these guys. Bryson helped us make sure that our flights to and from Arusha will carry our extra sports (kitesurf) equipment free of charge.
During the safari we had everything we needed and we saw the Big 5!
I only wish our guide was a bit more talkative and would explain more things.
Email Christian Nordström | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We got everything in our 6-days safari that the company had promised in their program.
We are very satisfied with everything. The service, communication and the whole trip was great. We hade a good driver and he always tried to make us happy.
KR
Email KY | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in my life
Safari tour in Africa was one of my wishes in my life.
I was looking for a tour company for it and chose this company because of timely replies from Bryson.
The safari tour itself was perfect.
I saw a lot of animals and almost of big five except rhino and experienced wild life of animals by myself.
During the tour, I could see the driver, Chery he did his best to satisfy us and the cook, Thula also.
But there were some inconvenience to me.
One is the hotel before safari tour and the other is some supplies for camping like towel, soap and so on.
It was free but the hotel was too small for 2 persons, noisy not proper place for foreigners.
And it was not informed that I had to bring a few things for camping.
Reply from Safari Soles
Posted on Nov 6, 2019Thankyou ky :), we are happy you enjoyed the trip with us & welcome you again to tour with us in future but (i owe future clients an explanation on the inconvenience on your side) the hotel we use is the greatest value option for budget travellors we use more comfort hotels for our mid range packages & even luxury hotel for a luxury tour package.
on your last day you opted to arrange your own accomodation we then informed you on mid range & luxury ones you opted for the luxury but to point one thing out is you choice of accomodation would have cost us half(50%) of the budget safari tour fee (for 2 nights before & after safari).
To our future clients who will book a budget trip all accomodations through the tour are upgradeable at your own
& it is important to know accomodation is one of factor to distinguish a budget, mid range & luxury tours other factors considered are privacy, fly in park options etc
thankyou & welcome again
ES
Email Francisco Camallonga Andres | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience!!
Bryson gave us all the facilities to make the safari to our liking, days, parks, hotels ... He was asking us during the wasap safari how everything was going.
During the safari our guide and driver was great and very attentive to everything.
Thanks for all!
Email Maria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with a Top Tourguide!
My partner and I had an amazing 5 days on this safari in Tanzania. We were mesmerised with the scenery, the animals are the breathtaking things we have seen. Our tour guide Floridi was exceptional, his knowledge was another level. He knew everything about the places where we went to, not just the big 5, but even the little birds you could see around. He was with us from dawn to sundown making sure we had the best experience. Upon our return we heard from other travellers that some unfortunately did not have the best experience due to their tour guides not been sufficiently knowledgeable, trust us as for Floridi - you wont regret it. We will come back with our little one once she is a bit bigger, truly an experience you don’t want to miss 😍
An Unforgettable Safari: Exceptional Service, Stunning Wildlife, and Memories to Last a Lifetime!
It was an unforgettable, unique experience. It started with the great booking assistance we received from Happiness. She helped us with every question we had before departure and tailored the trip exactly to our wishes.
The safari itself was simply a dream. Our driver Simon, a real "safari monster" and the best photographer (pictures better than National Geographic), made the trip unforgettable by not only allowing us to see the Big 5 and take breathtaking pictures, but also catering to all our wishes, telling us a lot about the animals, and so on. We have already recommended the trip to many of our friends and hope to return one day, again with Simon of course. Many thanks for everything!
DE
Email Laura | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience thanks to the great planning and excellent execution of the safari
Right from the beginning, the team provided us with an ideal tour covering Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks. They tailored the tour to fit our budget and made an excellent selection of lodges.
Once we arrived in Tanzania, they picked us up at the airport and safely transported us to our first incredible lodge. What truly set this tour apart was having an experienced guide with many years in the field. He knew the parks very well and, more importantly, how to find the animals. Thanks to him, we were able to see numerous lions, leopards and cheetahs (all with cubs), groups of elephants, giraffes, the great migration of zebras and wildebeests, all types of antelopes and even rare animals like jackals and servals, which are hard to spot.
We highly recommend booking your safari with Safari Soles. Every single dollar was worth it and it truly made a difference in our experience.
I will definitely come back and book with Safari Soles again!
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Email Jordan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable and caring.
This was one of the most amazing trips we’ve ever taken. Starting off with booking everything with Zuria, she was very responsive and answered any questions we had. Throughout the duration of the trip, our guide Raymond was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and culture in Tanzania and was able to answer any question we had. Raymond was very kind to us and even other guides out on the safari, he didn’t hesitate to help any others in need. Most importantly, Raymond made us feel safe the entire duration of our trip, he wasn’t just our guide but our friend. I would highly recommend booking this trip to anyone interested in a safari, and can be sure you will have an unforgettable experience.
