20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you're after an authentic Botswana experience book with Sox
My partner and I recently finished a 6 day trip with Sox and it really was such a special experience.
Sox was an exceptional guide throughout our six days in Botswana. His local knowledge is unmatched, and he’s also a fantastic travelling companion. He also has a brand new vehicle which is always a nice bit of security knowing you won't break down in such remote places. With his help, we saw an incredible range of wildlife, including cheetahs, wild dogs, lions, hippos and buffalo, as well as hundreds of elephants, giraffes and other plains game.
His colleagues, Maps and Obs, were equally impressive – providing outstanding support, preparing fantastic meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and setting up excellent campsites each day. How Maps prepared a three course meal each night on those camp stoves is beyond me.
We transferred onto Victoria Falls afterwards and Sox made sure to connect us with the team before our transfer so it all worked seamlessly as we had a flight that same afternoon.
Botswana itself is an extraordinary country, and we’re already planning to return to explore the Kalahari (hopefully with Sox again). We would wholeheartedly recommend travelling with him to anyone looking to experience the real Botswana.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
very nice！
Every day is very fulfilling. I have seen all the animals I want to see. The travel process is very happy.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very patient and careful
My guide was Derek. He’s incredibly experienced, patient and attentive. He took me to witness rare sights such as the wildebeest river crossings and cheetahs hunting. He also helped me take photos, and promptly mediated with the hotel when I was unhappy with the accommodation. All in all, Derek is an excellent guide, and I’m really satisfied with the whole safari experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top Notch Operator - Best Planner and Drivers
Shanjoy - 5 stars all the way! Our safari started with the meticulous planning from Rodah. She was amazingly responsive, offered ideas to customize our itinerary that covered Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater by road. Shanjoy was able to secure some great lodges at better prices than direct booking. She worked very hard to make this a great trip, including finding us two amazing guides that fit our desires to maximize time in the bush. Thank you Rodah!
Stephen, our Mara driver was amazing. His vehicle was clean and well maintained. Stephen was great at finding unique ways to explore the entirety of Mara in 3 bush days. We saw the Big 5 on our first arrival game drive and the rest was all bonus finding the animals hunting, feeding, and up as close as the roads would allow. Stephen knew just where to position the vehicle every time for the best photos. He was very active with the other guides to find the best spots. Stephen was kind and always sought ways to share his knowledge. Highly recommended!!
Elly, was our guide in Tanzania. We covered lots of territory to find the great migration and found it! Elly was always willing share his knowledge and be patient waiting for the scenes to unfold. He made sure we were taken care of at every camp and spent nice full days in the bush. He knew just how to plan out our days with sunrises in the morning drive and sunsets arriving at the lodge. Not a minute waisted. So many animals even elusive leopards!
Shanjoy was top notch! Our groups experienced ranged from newbies to those with 3 countries and 3 safaris under their belt and all around 5 star rating!!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A Faultless Introduction to Tanzania — Safari Soles come Highly Recommended
Safari Soles crafted the perfect short itinerary for anyone wanting a genuine flavour of Tanzania, and from start to finish it was an utterly faultless experience.
At the heart of our trip was Chedi, quite simply an outstanding guide. His knowledge goes far beyond the Big Five, and he was equally at home identifying birds and explaining the flora of each ecosystem we passed through, bringing the landscape to life in a way that made every moment of the drive genuinely fascinating. His driving was skilled and instinctive too, consistently positioning us for the best possible wildlife encounters while always maintaining a respectful distance from the animals. That balance is harder to strike than it looks, and Chedi got it right every time.
The itinerary took us through three spectacular ecosystems: Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, each strikingly different, and each given the time it deserved. Full-length game drives with picnic lunches in the bush were a particular highlight. There's something special about eating out in the open with the sounds of the park around you, and it meant we never had to cut a drive short at a crucial moment.
The lodges were superb, and we were welcomed at every stop by warm, enthusiastic staff who made us feel genuinely looked after. Customer service was excellent throughout, attentive without being intrusive, and always one step ahead.
If you're considering Tanzania and want a brilliantly organised trip with a guide who will genuinely elevate your experience, look no further than Safari Soles. We couldn't recommend them more highly.
CN
Excellent
High cost-performance ratio, prompt service speed, and the guide's driving and animal-spotting skills are top-notch.
AR
65+ years of age
Lalibela: An Encounter with Deep Ethiopia
The trip to Lalibela was incredible...visiting the churches so rich in stories of faith, the town nestled between valleys and mountains, and its attentive and loving people exceeded my expectations!!
Martin was excellent, very knowledgeable and great communicator.
An excellent tour - well worth doing. Martin the tour guide was excellent - very informative.
SG
Very well organized!
Great experience and super well organized! Many thanks to Martin!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, everything was wonderful
My wife and I just completed a wonderful Safari with Ozon light Tours. Our guide John was amazing, and Clinton who helped book our safari was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The trip exceeded all expectations and I am sad that it is over. Anyone thinking of doing a safari would be in great hands with Ozon Light Tours.
