BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Had a super amazing awesome time!!!
I had a group safari (sep. 2019) with them through the 4 most known tanzanian national parks in the north of the country: Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Manyara NP, Tarangiré NP.
I had the time of.my life during those 5 days. It was amazingly organized and I could see all most known African animals (4 of the big5). HILDA our cooker was just special. I loved.to much her meals so tasty and made.with love. She treated us as their sons ❤. BRYSON our guide and driver was special too cause he could spot for us all possible animals and he was always available to explain us everything about nature and culture of Tanzania. Finally thanks to Hilary for the prompt answer everytime and for the big smile he has when he welcomed us the first night at about 1am. It was just perfect! Thanks
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional Staff who always values customer satisfaction
Well coordinated staff ,attention to detail.Ultimate African Safaris have the best rates ever.
It was an amazing experience for Me.A big thank you to all the staff!!!
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an outstanding experience with friendly guides who showed us amazing sights of the wild life
All the arrangements were perfect and we were kept informed about each days excursions. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable about the animals. The safari exceeded our expectations with the level of service and the number of animals that we saw. The guides had an uncanny knowledgeable of where to be to see amazing sights such as the wildebeast migration and a lion's kill. Overall an outstanding experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice safari in Tarangire
All was fine and I saw more animals than expected, thanks!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hakuna Matata- no worries everything was perfectly well organised.
Communication during the planning stage was great. Every issue or concern I had was addressed either on the phone or via email. Cuan was always honest and willing to discuss options and because of his experience, was able to make sound recommendations.The service was very good and we could set off on our safari with confidence.
The accommodation was excellent, surprising that such high quality establishments and services could be found in such remote locations. The only concern was that the Farmhouse at Ngorongoro Crater (although an excellent establishment) was quite a distance from the crater so it took a good hour or more driving to reach it on the morning of our safari.
All the safaris were excellent and each and every driver we had was extremely knowledgeable, interesting, friendly and easy going. This made each safari so much better. We were fortunate enough to see lots of different animals and birds and our guides were very accommodating so we could get the best possible view and have time to take plenty of photos. The highlight was seeing the great migration with thousands of wildebeest in the Masai Mara.
Each game park we visited was interesting and rewarding - offering something different in each place, so couldn't really say that one was better than the other - we enjoyed them all. The downside was the long, slow, dusty roads between places which meant we had very full days and little time to relax on arrival to the lodges. I guess that this is unavoidable when trying to fit in visits to lots of places in a limited time.
The hospitality and service at each hotel was excellent and so nice that the staff were very friendly and always willing to talk to us. So good to hear their stories. I felt that maybe the tipping is getting a bit out of hand and there is a growing expectation to tip for every service supplied.
In conclusion, we were thoroughly satisfied with the organisation of our trip with African Ubuntu Safaris and everything seemed to "spot on". We had no concerns whatsoever and would wholeheartedly recommend them to other travellers.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Kennedy
Kenny(Kennedy) picked us up at the Airport and took us to our Hotel. Next day Kenny drove us to the Elephant Nursery, Giraffe Centre, then suggested that we had time to go to Karen Blixen's Estate. Which we did and would recommend to anyone. He was a lot of fun and knows his stuff. Kenny also recommended a couple of great Restaurants which we enjoyed.
Val his wife came along to meet us, which was lovely.
Thanks Kenny for such great knowledge and service, you made our short stay in Nairobi very enjoyable.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
We enjoyed the trip of a lifetime with soul of Tanzania! Everything from the communication, organization, pick up, lodges, camps and satisfying meals were more than expected. Our guide Fred was one of a kind, friendly, competent with eagle eyes that could spot all the wildlife and has amazing driving skills in the bumpy roads. We liked also he thoughtful analyzation of the situation where the animals are, how and why they behave this way in this moment.
Our itinerary was for full 6 days safari (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro). Everywhere we had top friendly service and high quality meals. although we went mainly for standard choices, can’t even imagine how could it get better than that. We stayed in Simba lodge (afternoon swim with elephants in the background was a moment to live by). Escarpment Lodge in Manyara had 5 stars service and room, absolutely recommended. In Serengeti we camped in Pumzika, in the middle of the wild where Hyaena were passing by and we heard lions at night!, though here we couldn’t charge our devices (for that the full equipped safari jeep saved the day). In Ngorongoro the camping in Tortilis was my favorite, wished we stayed longer.
Fred took us also to a real Masai village in the town “mosquito river”. Was also very unique and heartwarming experience. We went for souvenir shopping in the last day in 2 different “negotiable” shops which we were also happy about.
We would also like to thank Aziz for the joyfully last day. He picked us up from the airport the first night, and in our last full day in Arusha, he took us to Moshi village, were we had the most scenic hike to Kilimanjaro waterfalls, followed by lunch prepared by SoT and then the lovely visit to the Banana/coffee plantation where we made our own delightful coffee in such a cheerful atmosphere.
Im recommending SoT to everyone i know. I never had a vacation in my life where i felt so happy, so safe, satisfied, full belly, amazed everywhere i looked. My phone can agree with +2500 photos i took in one week! The sweetness and the kindness of the Tanzanian people was heartwarming.
US
Johnnie makes every safari an ineffably beautiful, enriching and spectacular experience!
GREAT - everything was well-executed and lived up to expectations, and even exceeded them.
ES
50-65 years of age
Dream come true
It has been incredible to enjoy seeing wild animals leaving free, as if time had stopped there (for europeans as me).
The scenery, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, etc... it's something I will remember forever, and that must be protected.
People in Tanzania are very kind, and always smile, showing that are not neccesary lots of things to be happy.
The journey, safari and extension to Zanzibar has been perfect. Soul of Tanzania taylored it according our indications and with our amazing guide Ayoub we enjoyed every moment and minute of it.
The experience in the safari watching animals in their natural environment it's unforgetable.
I will recommend everybody, if can afford, to enjoy this authentic travel in space and time, now that it is still possible, and assuring that you won't regret.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent experience--look forward to doing it again !
Everything was absolutely superb, most enjoyable and faultless.
Had taken 5 grand children ages 16 to 19. Each and everyone of them came back with precious memories.