$3,206 to $3,319 pp (USD)
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The Safari Soles Team
safari soles is a mid-size company dedicated to sharing an adventurous journey of exploring the life and beauty of our country, like our clients we are passionate to learn, discover & explore the vast corners of the world. we, therefore, understand the excitement, constant thinking and yearning for every hour of every day that a journey may cause and therefore invite you to partner with us on a stress-free journey in exploring this beautiful country with joy & much-needed fun!!!.
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CN
Abu is an ideal safari travel companion. Professional, reliable, genuinely fun to spent time with.
We were extremely happy with the entire safari experience. Everything was well organized, from the daily schedule to the game drives, and the whole trip felt smooth, relaxed, and enjoyable. A big part of that was having Abu as our guide.
Abu is a professional, detail-oriented, and wonderfully polished safari guide — basically the kind of person you want to have with you on the safari.
He was always incredibly punctual and managed our daily schedule really well. The safari vehicle was spotless every single day, which made a surprisingly big difference, especially when you’re spending so much time in the car. And yes, the windows were clean enough that taking photos through the glass was absolutely no problem.
What impressed me most was how much he genuinely cares about the animals. He was always respectful of wildlife, and he had a great sense of where an animal might move next and which angle would give us a clearer view. He’s exactly the kind of guide you want to trust — observant, experienced, calm, and always thinking one step ahead.
And if you’re not a very talkative traveler, Abu is still an excellent companion. He has an impressive collection of extremely dry and wonderfully terrible jokes, so he can keep the silence from getting too awkward. 😂
He’s also apparently quite good at sports… see attached photo for evidence. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone planning a safari.
Once in a lifetime experience!
We recently completed the 8-Day Great Migration Safari with Safari Soles and had an amazing time exploring Tarangire NP, Northern and Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater - finishing the experience with a day in the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro. Jamal at Safari Soles was extremely helpful with planning the itinerary from our first contact, and everything was taken care of, the accommodation, food and drinks in the vehicle. We saw a huge variety of wildlife, far more than the Big 5, and had some remarkable up-close experiences. The vehicle was comfortable and well cared for, and our guide, Raymond, was extremely knowledgeable and a great driver who couldn't do enough for us. Couldn't recommend highly enough!
Local and professional
We had a great experience with Safari Soles from start to finish. Julieth was prompt and communicative from initial contact. She helped us customize the perfect, private safari for our group. The actual safari experience was also great. We were fortunate enough to have Baltazary as our guide. His positive, friendly and flexible demeanor set the tone for the trip. He shared his deep knowledge of the wildlife and nature and went the extra mile to keep the truck super clean after some very dusty days. He did his very best to give us ideal viewing positions and is an excellent driver. Safari Soles truly fulfilled a once in a lifetime experience! I highly recommend and would 100% choose Safari Soles for future trips to Tanzania!
Abdul was absolutely amazing!
My husband and I went on an 8-day Safari with Safari Soles Tours. We could not be happier with our Safari and the experience we had.
Our sales representative, Theresia, was very responsive and ensured our journey included everything we wished.
The accommodations were clean, had hot showers, and served great food.
Our safari guide, Abdul, was absolutely amazing! He was very friendly, had a great sense of humor, but most importantly had an excellent knowledge of the animals and knew just where to find them. We had so many excellent experiences! We were able to see a leopard hunting and catch his prey, we saw a river crossing at the Mara River as part of the great migration, and SO MUCH MORE. We are so grateful for Abdul. His knowledge and expertise gave us the best experience we could ever hope for.
CN
Serengeti has the strongest healing power.
• Why We Chose Soles
Among the many safari companies, we chose them because: 1) They responded to emails very quickly and were highly efficient, perfectly matching the information-processing schedule of the UTC+8 time zone. 2) The itinerary was very well designed, with no wasted time or very "watered-down" attractions. 3) The PowerPoint presentation was beautifully made, reflecting efficient internal management and meeting our expectations for an African aesthetic.
• The Guide Is the Most Critical Element of a Trip
Our guide, Abu, was beautiful inside and out, very considerate toward clients, and especially respectful toward animals.
Every day he would dress himself immaculately; the dust of the savanna seemed unable to leave any mark on him. He had a very persistent pursuit of cleanliness: every day the car windows were spotless, so that the scenery and animals photographed through the windows were clear and vivid enough. The hygiene inside the vehicle was also ideal, with no odors and timely trash removal. His level of cleanliness was astonishing: our lunch every day was prepared by him (not cooked, of course), and all the tableware was gleaming every single day. One impressive detail was that after we finished each meal, he would first clean the plates thoroughly before putting them back into the lunch bag. Although we ate outdoors at noon every day, we never once had any stomach problems.
When it came to finding animals, the local guides had their own "information network." On this trip we saw a wide variety of wild animals in Africa, and Abu could accurately name every animal we saw, along with their characteristics, habits, and living environment. It was very educational and greatly enriched our travel experience. The daily "Abu Lecture" made us marvel at the breadth of his knowledge.
I especially want to mention Abu's crisis management. In the Serengeti, we were staying in tents. During dinner on the third day, a group of local people suddenly ran in panic past the restaurant entrance, and then we heard an elephant's roar and heavy, rapid footsteps. It was so close that I instinctively jumped up from my chair and ran to the corner of the room. The man at the next table even jumped onto the table. It was my first time being in the middle of an accident—so thrilling.
Abu was the only one who ran toward the danger. He ran out of the tent, zipped it shut from the outside to protect us, and then began clapping. Before long, the commotion subsided. afterward, he told us that the elephant wanted to go to the back kitchen to eat watermelon from the trash can, but the insufficiently trained staff drove it away in the wrong way and angered it. The reason for clapping was that elephants do not see, hear, or think very well, and too many chaotic sounds would overwhelm them. Clapping consolidated the chaotic sounds into one, so that the elephant's CPU could handle it.
In that moment, Abu truly shone. He was a hero in real life—ordinary yet extraordinary. He had courage, ability, and a sense of responsibility. None of the women in our group cried because they were afraid, but they were moved to tears by his heroic spirit.
Abu followed safari protocol throughout. "Animal rights" taking priority over "tourist experience" was something we could personally feel, fully accept, and greatly appreciate. We appreciate wild animals, and we need to do so at a reasonable distance, as humble visitors to the savanna. Our arrival must not bring disturbance to the animals. Although the animals in the Serengeti seem no strangers to human off-road vehicles, if they can still move about freely, that is not only the observer's good fortune but also our obligation.
Although we spent only seven days together, through him we saw an "outstanding African compatriot." He was a particularly excellent driver, and his overtaking skills amazed me. During the seven-day trip, because of his careful maintenance, our car never had any problems. Oh, right, the car speaker briefly had an issue, but it did not matter—he is the "King of Cold Jokes," so you absolutely would not feel bored.
In short, Abu healed my soul and brought me, a "big-city person," a great deal of joy in travel. His importance accounted for 51% of the entire trip.
• Were There Any Shortcomings?
The entire trip went very smoothly from the initial communication stage, and after we arrived locally, Soles also demonstrated full contractual integrity. The company's professionalism was fully proven by our guide, Abu. Although the driver was 45 minutes late for the final airport transfer arrangement, because the airport transfer had been scheduled with ample time, we still made it to the airport without rushing and returned home smoothly.
Later we learned that one of the tent accommodations in the Serengeti—Classic Heaven—was also owned by Soles, and its stay experience was indeed much better than the other one.
This East Africa trip ended successfully. It was an important experience in my life. Thanks to Abu, and thanks to Soles
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