TR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
safari
Tour program, car, hotel was very good. special Guide Antony Gitau Gichuhi
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bucket list trip
Having been in 2014 my second trip was even more special than the first. It lived up to all my expectations and more. Everyone needs to take the trip of a lifetime
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They certainly live up to their name: their heart and soul is in the little details they provide.
An opportunity to do a safari arose for my husband and I when he had a business trip this October/November 2017 in Tanzania. Having explored the internet for all the possible options, and getting overwhelmed at that, finding Soul of Tanzania gave us the confidence we needed to move ahead and plan our safari adventure. As many have shared, they are very responsive, replying to emails within a day (quicker than how we can even process the information), giving us various options so we could pick and choose based on our comfort level and budget and just giving us an assurance that here was a company that understood the needs of their clients. Some of our choice lodges were not available as it turned out and SOT was quick to offer alternative lodges and negotiations were a breeze. On arrival at Arusha we were given a briefing on our itinerary and possible add-ons with time permitting. And on our return from the safari, we met for a quick chat concerning our experience and feedback about the overall service.
In a nutshell, you arrive in Arusha and meet your guide, a complete stranger with whom you spend the next 5 days of your life with, but end the safari adventure with a tinge of sadness knowing you leave behind a friend. Such was our experience in the 5 days we did Tarangire-Serenggeti- Ngorongoro circuit! Our man, Pius, was a personable, charming, knowledgeable guide who took pride in his work yet was understanding and sensitive to our needs. It was easy to warm up to him and trust his knowledge and advice. The vehicle was maintained clean each day, he set up lunch with pride as only SOT could do it – with warm food and wine and style! (Everyone had boxes and we had cloth covered picnic tables with real utensils!!) Pius was determined and patient in locating the animals and was creative in positioning our vehicle so we can take great pictures. Although it was just my husband and I, we had the big land cruiser, well equipped with a cooler, chargers , binocular and a guide book. SOT may be a young company, but they certainly live up to their name: their heart and soul is in the big things and the little details that they provide. Their passion for the wildlife and sharing this experience to their guests shines through in the interactions throughout the safari. They listen to feedback, and even anticipate the needs of their clients seeking ways to improve even more. The only regret is we didn’t have our boys with us but maybe that will be another reason to visit again. Soul of Tanzania’s got to be the only way to experience safari. Every detail was covered and you get even more!! Shout out and thanks to Miguel, Christina, Iris, Rachel, Francis, Ben and our man, Pius-y !!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Your tour guide was exceptionally accommodating and immensely knowledgeable about our experience.
We expected tremendously less than than what we received with this company. We had a few issues that were beyond the fault of the company, but the owner worked with us to the best of his ability with rectifying issues. This is a great company and we will contact this company to do more excursions and we will recommend this company to other people.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We spent 4 amazing days with Biggie. Accommodations were excellent and there was never a dull moment
The safari was so much more than we expected. The action was non-stop. Perfect weather, saw every animal imaginable, and Biggie was great.
TH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick response and excellent services with reasonable price
Our 5 days safari trip ,we using services of Shemeji was fantastic and unforgettable.
All national parks we visited were good experience for us to see many kinds of wild animal and birds.
The safari trip that Shemeji provided to us was with reasonable price.
Foods and accommodations during of 5 days trip were well arranged.
So much thanks to the excellent guide , Mr.Elemes who made us met our target goal to spot the Big 5 in this trip and also did
very good took care we both during the trip until sending us to the airport for departure Tanzania back home.
We do recommend to all who will plan to go safari trip in Tanzania that you will get amazing , enjoy and happy on the trip
with Shemeji Safari and Tours that will do perfectly on your trip from start to finish.
" Asante Shemeji "
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I️t was awesome!
The whole experience was beyond our expectations. We had a great guide, the camp was very nice, as was the food served at the camp. The only negative was the boat going to the falls. I️t had a group that was getting drunk and throwing trash in the water. They were loud and made difficult to enjoy the beauty around us.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect bespoke holiday by Encompass Africa, a very professional and experienced safari operator
My husband and I had no expectations of our first ever safari to Africa, but certainly came away feeling like we had the best safari experience!
I usually like to research and book our holidays myself, but was unsure of when would be the best time to go, how long to go for, what accommodation was most suitable and how to organise the transfers. I had read some reviews of several safari tour operators in Australia and narrowed my search down to Encompass and another agency. After speaking to both agencies, I was most impressed with Danica Wilson at Encompass, as she really listened to me and asked all the right questions and tailored her suggestions accordingly. She was also very warm and friendly, and super efficient. Her personal experiences of the various accommodations were very insightful and we were extremely happy of our decision to stay at the Selinda Explorers camp. I also found it very useful to have the team (including Katie, Gen and Nicola) touch base with me at every step of our trip (before, during and after) and they were instantaneous in answering any queries I had.
We have already recommended Encompass Africa to a colleague and definitely recommend them to anyone thinking of going on safari in Africa.
Thank you to all of the team at Encompass Africa for helping to organise our once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Botswana (and ensuring my 40th birthday was a memorable one!), and for taking such good care of us along the way. We are proud to be part of the Encompass family!
Cheryl and Nick
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
was wonderful experience for the 4 days masai mara nakuru safari
Our Safari was amazing !! Everything was perfect. The lodging, the food, all the organization !!! It was fantastic and better that we could expect !!
Also, we were lucky and we saw all the famous animals and even more. Our guide was very kind and profesionnal, funny and friendly !!! The lodging and the food, we were like kings...
Thank you, East Africa Tours and Safaris, for all your organization. It's a great company. They offer a great service to their clients, and good communications to make the planning as perfect as they can to fillfull ours expectations.
They helped us a lot to realize a dream trip, and we appreciated very much. That worth the cost.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Really enjoyed my tour, so many amazing things to see and do. Our tour guide David was awesome and looked after us really well.