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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, great guide: Mandela
For our first safari in Tanzania, we compared many operators. For us, it was important to have great service, an individually planned route with self-selected lodges, and especially a locally owned company with good working conditions and responsible tourism. Safari Soles ticked all those boxes, and we are very happy we chose them.
Janeth was extremely helpful and quick to respond during the planning.
We had a slightly bumpy start: my luggage was left behind in Zurich, and Janeth was very helpful in coordinating with the airports to get it to us.
Then we met Mandela as our safari driver.
He was exactly the kind of safari guide we could have wished for. He is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about what he does and at the same time very relaxed. He always gave us exactly the right amount of information: enough to really understand what we were seeing, but never too much to still give time to enjoy the moments . Whenever we had questions, he answered them with so much passion that you could tell he genuinely loves his job.
What made him especially great for us was that we could also talk about everything else. You spend basically the entire day with your guide, from early morning until dinner, so having someone you genuinely enjoy spending time with makes such a difference. We talked about Tanzania, travel, life and so many other things, and he completely matched our vibe.
He also knows the parks extremely well. He would sometimes adjust the route spontaneously to avoid the crowds, and several times we had beautiful lunch spots completely to ourselves instead of being surrounded by dozens of safari cars. Those little decisions made the safari feel much more personal and special.
He took care of everything, so we could simply relax and enjoy the experience. And when my luggage was finally flown into the Serengeti, he went above and beyond again: he coordinated with Janeth and the airport staff and even came with us to collect it.
Thank you so much, Mandela! If you are booking a safari with Safari Soles, definitely ask for Mandela as your guide if he is available. We genuinely could not have wished for a better guide and I would book a safari with him again anytime!
All the lodges and stops on our itinerary were great. The only activity we would recommend skipping is the Maasai village. We felt uncomfortable with the strong pressure to buy and donate, and the school visit felt very staged. We respect the culture, but this experience simply did not feel right to us. We shared more details in our review of the village itself, but would recommend Safari Soles to let guests opt out of this activity.
Overall, a fantastic safari experience, especially thanks to Mandela. We would absolutely choose Safari Soles again!
ES
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A first-class safari with Colors Africa Tours: Serengueti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire
Over the course of 4 days, we visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Parks, and it was a fantastic experience.
Thanks to the attentiveness and expertise of the team, we were able to see a huge number of animals, including the "Big Five."
We felt completely safe on the roads at all times—despite the challenging conditions—thanks to the skillful driving of Mustafá.
The accommodations were excellent. In the Serengeti, we stayed in a large, spacious, and comfortable tent, with the added thrill of knowing that wild animals could be passing by just on the other side of the canvas. It is an experience we will remember for a long time.
I would also like to highlight the service provided by the company. An issue caused by the airline, Iberia, forced us to change our travel dates; Colours helped us resolve this without any fuss or pushback regarding the changes. Such flexibility and commitment are rare, and they were crucial in ensuring the trip could still go ahead.
Overall, it was an excellent experience, and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph was fantastic, professional and compassionate
On our way back, there was an accident on the M4 which meant we needed to take a detour as well as a fellow passenger being unwell, our driver Joseph was amazing, he made sure we were all alright, drove safely and got us back to Johannesburg safe and sound, even though we were 2 and a half hour late I didn’t hear him complain once, his priority was getting us back safely, he even kindly individually dropped us at our hotels to make sure we were safe, amazing driver and an amazing man, he made an unfortunate circumstance a positive one.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime through Amazing Memories Safaris
We booked a two-week trip through Kenya and Zanzibar through Amazing Memories Safaris. The trip was incredible - well planned with so many wonderful activities. Tito (our coordinator) welcomed us to Kenya - he was so helpful in getting everything set up and us coordinating activities as the need arose. All of our guides were wonderful but our main tour guide - Joseph - was fantastic. He has a great eye for spotting wildlife, leading to a bunch of wonderful sightings of elephants, lions, cheetas, zebras, giraffes, and more. He also had an incredible amount of knowledge - no matter what question we threw at him, he had an answer. We had such a great trip - highly recommend this company and their staff.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great advice, helpful and responsive
We had a wonderful family safari holiday in Zambia and had no idea which lodges in South Luangwa National Park would be the right ones to choose - the ones that were recommended by Wilderness Horizon Safaris were both absolutely excellent (Msandile and Kafunta). Everything on the holiday went very smoothly, which was quite an achievement as we were a group of 9 spanning 3 generations and with some fairly complex requirements. Eva responded quickly to all our questions and when there was a slight mistake on the booking, rectified it for us.
We saw the most incredible variety of wildlife and the guides were extremely knowledgeable and had excellent English. The food was delicious and plentiful and the lodges were luxurious yet relaxed. The staff there could not do enough for you and were very friendly. I would highly recommend South Luangwa - the wildlife there is second to none and using Wilderness Horizon Safaris essential for people like us who don't really know what they are doing. Every detail was sorted out for us.
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience - 5 Stars!
"We just wrapped up our safari, and everything was perfectly organized! The itinerary was well-paced, covering the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and ending with a relaxing stay in Zanzibar.
The accommodations were fantastic, and the food was delicious with great variety throughout the trip.
A massive shoutout to our driver/guide Mr. Emmanuel! He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. His sharp eyes helped us spot the Big Five, and he always ensured we were safe, comfortable, and getting the best views. His attentive service truly made the trip exceptional.
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and attentive service, with detailed explanations.
The arrangements were very thoughtful, and the hotels booked were good—especially Zuri Camp in the Serengeti, which was a great experience. Our driver-guide Emmanuel was very nice, professional, and attentive, and his explanations were very detailed. During the safari on the plains, he made sure we saw all of the Big Five and the Ugly Five.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience
We had an amazing safari with Lucas! He was very friendly, kind, and always helpful. He is a great driver and knows so much about the animals.
Lucas made our 4 days unforgettable. We really enjoyed every moment with him.
We highly recommend Lucas African Adventures.
Thank you, Lucas, for everything!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience ！
Overall, this safari trip was incredibly well-organized and professional. Our guide was excellent, easy to communicate with, and very knowledgeable. The accommodations were comfortable and the food was great. We had an amazing experience throughout the whole journey.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super exciting and great value for money
My tour experience with Namib Safaris was definitely a great value for money. Highly professional, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. It was easy to communicate and time was well kept. I would definitely recommend Namib Safaris for an immersive African Safari experience