FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A responsive operator yet to improve on value for money
We did a 3-day tour to Gombe national park to visit the chimpanzees.
The planning and organization was very professional, with very fast responses and someone was expecting us when we arrived.
Once in the park, the accommodation was as expected - mid-range tents - far from the premium and cleaning standard you may get in other Safari experiences.
The experience in the park was great. We got really close to the chimps, while respecting their boundaries and always well guided by the local experts. The staff was also great and food was very good.
Our rating of 3/5 stars is based on two main elements:
1) On the second day (out of 3 days program) we arrived at Kigoma at 4pm. First the driver left us in a wrong hotel - we’ve noticed that and finally were redirected to the one that had been communicated - Sunset Vista Hotel. Secondly, at Sunset Vista Hotel we were put first in a very small room with a tiny toilet and wifi internet wasn’t working. Joshua, the operator manager, was responsive to our complaint and came the hotel to upgrade us to a better room. The improved room was still far from the expectations over mid-range on European or Serengeti standards.
2) The overall price of 350 USD per day is clearly overpriced - as 1st you profit only 2 out of 3 days, as the 3rd day you travel early in the morning back to Dar. And 2nd, you’re paying luxury daily rates when comparing to Serengeti, while getting a mid/low range service.
Overall we were very happy to see chimps from very close and Joshua was very professional and responsive.
We hope this constructive feedback improves the overall service delivery for future travelers.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-lifetime safari experience!
We travelled to Tanzania on our honeymoon and we chose Soul of Tanzania as our safari operator. We couldn’t be happier with our experience! They organized everything, from transfers to/from the airport, accommodation in Arusha and everything during the safari. They proposed a tailor-made 7-day safari experience through Tarangire, Serengeti (North and Central) and Ngorongoro crater.
Our guide, Enock, knows everything about wildlife and always found the best spots to see the animals. Throughout the whole time, he was kind and willing to teach us more about the different species.
All the places we stayed were wonderful, very nice staff and great food! The hot meals were always balanced and tasty, and we loved the wine too, of course. Indeed you see everyone else eating pre-packed cold lunches except for us.
Honestly we couldn’t recommend Soul of Tanzania more, and our guide Enock, who we will cherish forever for these amazing times in Tanzania.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
patience, professionalism, knowledge of animals
8 days under the only driver who?is also a professional guider for all safari and animals. and also can fast find interesting animals and also the rare scenarios like fine lion eating, four leopards hunting, etc.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular, surprising and amazing.
We are very lucky to see many rare and spectaculars scenery along the whole safari, including five lions feeding on a wild beast, four cheetahs relaxing by the river, rhinos walking and eating, lions making out, etc. Our guide Marin is very professional and very friendly. Under his guidance, we have experienced the most exciting and primitive Africa culture and life. And we have seen the unfound beauty in Masa Mara as well as Africa. Definitely love this journey
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional Guide
Our guide Marvin is an excellent "hunter" of wild animals. With his expertise we managed to see lions, leopards, cheetah, rhino and of course elephant.
ID
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour operator with outstanding service
I took the Kampala city tour in Uganda only for a half day in July 2021 as my schedule was very tight. It was a great experience for me. My tour guide, Mr. Robert, was outstanding. I highly recommended.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My Safari was a life-changing experience.
The entire safari was excellent. My guide, Rama, was the best I could ever ask for. He was knowledgeable, and one of the nicest people I spent time with. He provided us with a variety of experiences, from seeing all of the animals to visiting with indigenous tribe people, to eating great food every day. The accommodations were also top notch. When I return to Tanzania, I will definitely use this company and this guide again.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure
It was a very nice safari with roadside expeditions. Everything was very professional, from the guide to the master cook. It was an incredible experience, seeing so many animals, sleeping in the camping. Thanks again for roadside expedition for making such an unforgettable experience. I recommend it 200% !!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding Safari experience!!!
First of all, the communication with Hillary was really good. He replied us in a few minutes and explained the full tour very well by e-mail. As it was our first time in Africa and first safari this part was important, as well.
Once we arrived at JRO airport a guy picked us and we spent the first night at the gateway lodge (basic but enough for us).
We started the 5 day Safari on the next day being guided by Fredy. Fredy was such a nice Guide tour. He explained everything really well, gave us time to take as much photos as we wanted, and was really knowleadgeable about the parks. He did almost everything to provide us an excellent experience… always trying to find out different animals and explaining us everything about them. At serengeti we had the visit of a chita in the rooftop of our jeep, and even at that moment Fredy stayed calm, with no stress, just saying us what to do. Also our car was stuck and Fredy and another guide tour from suricata (Rocky) solved the situation in a few minutes and we moved away quickly.
During all days we were also with Tito, who was the best cooker ever. Even without the best conditions to cook, he did incredible tasty dishes everyday - always with fresh vegetables, fruits and meat. To be honest, i’ve never taught that would be possible to eat like this during a safari! Congrats to Tito, as well.
To sum up, I cannot recommend more Hillary, Fredy or Tito - they provided us an outstanding experience that we will never forget! Suricata is for sure a great choice for anyone aiming to do any tanzania experience, because these guys really know how to satisfy their clients! I’m very glad to have chosen them
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful travel experience
We received three offers from Safari tour operators and Axis Africa Expedition provided the most detailed itinerary for 4 day travel through Kenya. The itinerary met our expectations and we experience the beauty of Kenya. The accommodations were as described. There were no issues with food. We had very comfortable camping experience. We saw many many wonderful animals in their natural habitat as they should be, living within the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Lenox along with Isaac and Raheem provided great customer service throughout the trip. Overall, I would recommend this tour agency for future travelers.