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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From the first correspondence, impeccable service for an unforgettable adventure
I did a lot of research when it came to a tour operator because I was bringing a group of 15 family and friends with me and from the very beginning, Soul of Tanzania provided excellent communication and service. They were timely with their emails and spot on with their recommendations. When one person in our party had a delayed flight and missed the first day of our safari, they found a way to reconnect her with our group as soon as she landed. The tour they recommended ended up being amazing - from the night safari to visiting a Maasai village, every experience was worth it.
Our guides were PHENOMENAL - all three were professional and knowledgeable, funny and efficient. The guides stayed with us through our entire 8 day safari and every day, they showed up fully for us. On one of the afternoons, one of the trucks had a major problem and even then, they solved the issue in a timely manner, took care of us first, and got us safely to our next destination. They handled all of the park fees, set up our lunches for us, and took all the rest stops we needed. They knew about the parks, the animals, the trees and the birds and always made sure to communicate with us each morning regarding the day's itinerary and what we could expect.
A safari in Tanzania is a bucket list experience and Soul of Tanzania delivered the most unforgettable experience and made the entire process seamless and simple. Not only that, they solved issues we had on the fly in a professional manner. I would use them again and cannot recommend them enough.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful
Title : 3 Days Midrange safari
Colin and I went for 3 day kenia Masai Mara safari. I love nature and Fiona and David took really good care of me and my friends. It was very cold but Fiona advices to take lodges for extra comfort but not luxury. She is dedicated in her work and I recommend their services 100%
They are very honest and I like that they understand what a client needs. Thank you Inspired team xx
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
James Kalinda knows how to deliver a 5 star experience that will last a lifetime.
My family and I have had the great opportunity to experience Kenya with James Kalinda on two safaris. On both trips, James delivered an incredible experience that our family will remember for years to come. James attention to detail and his ability to customize our safais made each trip a unique experience. We have used other safari companies in the past and I can say that Laguna Voyage Safaris delivers a 5 star safari experience for a substancially cheaper cost than the usual big name safari companies. You and your family will not be disappointed for choising James Kalinda and Laguna Voyage Safaris.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Family Adventure!
What an amazing adventure!! We visited for a custom 11-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania with our 9-year old daughter. The Soul of Tanzania, in partnership with the Sprit of Kenya, made our adventure seamless from beginning to end. We planned the trip with Jose, our first guide in Kenya was Charles, our Tanzania guide was Lema, and our final guide back in Kenya was Ken -- everyone was spectacular.
The lodges and camps were lovely and the food at each location was great. We added a hot air balloon ride in Maasai Mara and a Maasai Village visit in Tanzania - both such memorable experiences. While traveling around on rough roads for so many days, we really appreciated having a private vehicle for the best viewing opportunities and guides that customized the experience just for us.
Charles helped us see the Big 5 in Kenya in the first three days, including a lion hunt within 5 minutes into our first park (Lake Nakuru) and an unforgettable cheetah encounter in Maasai Mara with a mother and her four adolescent cubs! Not to be outdone, Lema in Tanzania went out of his way to make the experience special for us and our daughter, and we were able to see the Big 5 in Tanzania as well. Our favorite encounter in Tanzania was finding a lion pride with three mothers and EIGHT cubs at a remote lake. There were very few vehicles present, so it was a special moment to just watch the family doze by the water.
We whole-heartedly recommend doing a private tour to experience the best of Kenya and Tanzania on your terms, and 100% recommend Soul of Tanzania and Spirit of Kenya to trust with your once-in-a-lifetime adventure!! Asante sana!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip and wonderful staff
I recently as part of my trip to East Africa spent a few days in Uganda. My primary tour agent leveraged Speke Uganda / Rwanda Holidays to make all transportation, flights, accommodations and other bookings in Uganda. As soon as I landed in Entebbe and navigated to the luggage carousel I was met by Speke’s representative and then met John who was my driver for the next three days. First off, John was so kind and simply amazing! He even went along with me to Mabamba swamp and UWEC, kindly serving as my photographer and basically a new friend that I enjoyed my journey with. After Entebbe I took a small flight to Kihihi airstrip and met up with Nelson, another amazing driver from Speke. He was so fun and light hearted that the drive to Buhoma lodge went so quick! He was so helpful and made sure I got to the gorilla trek on time (And explained what to expect) and he was there with a smile once I returned from the trek. Speke even went above and beyond during my return flight to Entebbe and onward flight to Kenya, as I was a little unsure how to navigate domestic to international gates at the airport. Once again a Speke representative met me when I landed in Entebbe and in lock step took me through everything until I got to my international flight gate.
I wish I had more time in Uganda as I know I barely scratched the surface in the 5 days I was there.
As a solo female traveler safety is always my top priority and everyone at Speke made me feel safe and comfortable through my journey.
I recommend Speke Uganda / Rwanda Holidays for your future trips and experiences in Uganda and Rwanda!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy to talk to, they know what they are doing, profesional attention, good service with kind staff.
I found Discover Africa in Google and it was a great option. Adelle's attention was the best and all our plans for the Gorilla Trekking and Golden Monkeys in Rwanda went well! Keba, the guide that was assigned to us in Rwanda, was also very nice and kind! We had such an amazing time, it was an unforgettable experience! I really will recommend this travel agency :)
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the center of warmth and welcoming beauty of nature and wildlife
I had my own expectation but the travel exceeded my expectation. I made friends that I will have the rest of my life.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife treated very well incredibly
Tanzania is one of the most beautiful place where to see and stay close to a huge variety of wildlife!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Joseph Agali
I did not see many birds in Mara but I loved the sight of cranes
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Heidi was the most valuable part of our planning process and the outcome was flawless.
Heidi assisted me with planning a custom tour based on specific needs / wants related to celebrating my 30th anniversary. The dedication and effort she demonstrated to ensure our satisfaction was conveyed throughout the entire process. Heidi was always very responsive to my questions and provided feedback to the ideas I proposed. Her attention to detail was greatly appreciated and it instilled trust every step of the way.
The overall tour surpassed every expectation that we had. Located in the Sabie Sands, specifically staying at Arathusa and Ulusaba was amazing from a customer service perspective. The game drive viewing was exhilarating and rewarding all due to the effort of the Rangers and Trackers at both locations.
My husband and I are genuinely eternally grateful for the experience we had and the partnership we established. I only wish Pembury tours extended beyond the South African border so we could continue to work with Heidi.
