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Giovanna Colangiulo   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: October 2018 Reviewed: Nov 30, 2018

Email Giovanna Colangiulo  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

4 special Safari days
5/5

We made our Safari tour with Soul of Tanzania in October 2018.
Our guide was Huruma, he was really kind and he paid always attention to us.
He explained us really lots of things.
It was really a pleasure to notice that for him was not a work but really a passion to be a tour guide.

Anymore the food was always different and great.

We made just 4 days, but it was enough to see lots of different special animals.

We really suggest this tour.

Many thanks another time, Giovanna-switzerland

Jaana   –  
Finland FI
Visited: November 2018 Reviewed: Nov 27, 2018

Email Jaana  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Perfectly organized and conducted Safari!
5/5

Our 5-day tour in Tarangire-Serengeti-Ngorongoro was pure perfection. Our driver/guide "Steven" knew all the animals and plants (not once did we hear "I don't know" from him), and told us a lot about Maasai culture and Tanzanian history as well. Also the picnic food on tours was really good, not just some stale sandwiches which others seemed to have. Accomodation during the safari was great, especially the Tarangire Sopa Lodge where the nature came to our doorstep!

Teddy   –  
Ethiopia ET
Visited: October 2018 Reviewed: Nov 16, 2018

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Safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania
5/5

I am currently working in Ethiopia and decided to do a tour covering Kenya and Tanzania in about 2 weeks. I booked with Soul of Tanzania which organized the Tanzanian leg of the tour and outsourced the Kenyan part to Spirit of kenya. All the logistics were great and no obstacles appeared.In Tanzania we had land cruisers while in Kenya we had Toyota minivans. Comfort is very similar but the landcruisers are worth the extra bucks. Both vehicles were reliable and very clean.

Both guides were amazing but my favourite was Spirit of Kenya guide. His name was Robert. It was amazing how he could spot animals camafulaged far away while concentrating on his driving. The Tanzanian guide was James and he was very professional and corteous.

Overall amazing experience and would definitely recommend!

Mohamed   –  
Bahrain BH
Visited: October 2018 Reviewed: Oct 30, 2018

Email Mohamed  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Breathtaking Experiance
5/5

From the first contact with Soul Of Tanzania I was impressed by how professional and helpful they were, that I just stopped contacting any other Safari Companies. Helena helped us in planning our trip according to our budget and giving amazing tips and advices, not sparing any effort to insure that all the planning goes smooth, even though we had so many questions on either email or Whatsapp she was always there to answer them.
As for the accommodations we were so amazed by all the ones that were suggested by her, mixing it between luxury and basic to keep it within our budget, we stayed in Manyara Wildlife Camp for day 1, the next day in Acacia Camp in Serengeti and the final night Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. All had hot water and excellent food. Helena have been so sweet to even helping us in choosing hotels in Zanzibar although it was booked directly by us and not by the company.

We did a 4 days Safari Trip starting from Manyara Lake, then heading to Serengeti National Park and spending the last day in Ngorongoro crater, the whole trip was customized to our preference so we can feel how special it was from the moment we arrived at the airport. The lunches were very excellent the food always hot and tasty, you can even see other tourists looking at our table impressed by the food and set-up.

The car had a fridge and, very importantly, chargers for phones, and cameras, which is very important once you are there. Also the car was cleaned every day before the trip.

But of course what really defines the Safari Trip experience is quality of your guide. Here were we felt blessed, Heaven was extremely welcoming, friendly, professional and you can feel that he always take the extra mile to make sure our trip is pleasant. He has a good eye for the seeing animals from far away giving us the opportunity to be close to the animals before even other cars come around which was perfect for photography. His nice personality also was impressive, we had great chats over lunch or dinners and he always impressed us with his excellent singing during the long drives.

It was our first Safari Experience and thanks to Soul Of Tanzania it is memorable one and we cannot wait to repeat it again, We highly recommend Soul of Tanzania!

Sunny & Jin   –  
South Korea KR
Visited: September 2018 Reviewed: Oct 4, 2018

Email Sunny & Jin  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

incredible POA KICHIZI moments ever
5/5

We were lucky to be with Soul of Tanzania and its best guide Erasto for our first trip to Safari. Those trips can be tiring, but together we could make it fun, exciting and unique with tones of cool crazy moments! Erasto is an experienced guide who knows where to meet the incredible moments of wildlife, best 'Pole Pole' driver, good DJ and good Kiswahili teacher! We'd like to come back in the near future and then, our journey partner would be Soul of Tanzania again definitely.

Ernesto Rodriguez   –  
Colombia CO
Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Sep 18, 2018

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Breathtaking experience in kenya and tanzania
5/5

16 days safari covering Lake Nakuru , Masai Mara, Lake Victoria, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Amboseli. Amazing service. Clean well taken care cars, guides were awesome (funny and very knowledgeable). Logistics went very well. This was a very last minute tour but they were very helpful in finalizing the plan with the available accommodation options very quickly and professionally.
The safari was organized with both Soul of Tanzania (for Tanzania) and Spirit of Kenya (for Kenya) and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Winson   –  
Malaysia MY
Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Sep 15, 2018

Email Winson  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Trip of lifetime -Tanzania Safari tour
5/5

We had a 7days Tanzania safari tour organized by Soul of Tanzania. It was a pleasant tour and well arrangement done by the team. Our tour guide is full of safari experience and willing to share knowledge of wildlife/animals etc. Overall food and accomodation meet our expectation. Thanks to the team and keep up the Good work !!!

Daniel Pleasant   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Sep 1, 2018

Email Daniel Pleasant  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Tanzanian Safari of a Lifetime
5/5

After a lifetime of dreaming and a decade of planning, my wife and I finally took our first African safari in July/August 2018. One of the best decisions we made was selecting Soul of Tanzania to handle our week in northern Tanzania.

From our first request for information, the staff was always responsive to our many questions. Because of our time difference, I would send our questions in the evening, and could count on answers waiting in my inbox in the morning. It made planning hassle-free as we finalized our itinerary, customized the way we wanted.

We decided on an eight-day, private guided safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti, with a side trip to Olduvai Gorge and a balloon safari in the Serengeti. Soul provided us with four levels of accommodation to choose from in each area (five in the Serengeti), so to keep within our budget, we chose the most basic level, comprising Planet Lodge in Arusha, Rhino Lodge at the crater, and Ang’ata tented camps in the Serengeti. All were adequate for our needs, and Planet Lodge was outstanding.

But the element that makes or breaks your safari is the quality of your guide. Here’s where we really scored. Soul matched us up with Edward, a twelve-year guide who seemed to understand us immediately. From the first day, when we came upon a lion hunt in Tarangire, Edward had a knack for finding the animals we wanted to see, then having the patience to wait till we could get the perfect shot. He worked with us on a daily basis to come up with the program for the following day. From talking to other guests on safari, it was apparent that others weren’t having the variety and quality of sightings we were enjoying. That was all because of Edward’s superior knowledge and skill, as he found lion and cheetah cubs, not one but two leopards, and even a dik-dik (five minutes after I said I wanted to see one).

Edward was also great at producing our signature, envy-inducing hot lunches, and was a charming dinner companion to boot. Our last memory is of Edward, waving with both arms, as we took off in our small plane back to Arusha.

Kudos also to Ben in the front office for checking in periodically to make sure our safari was meeting our expectations.

We highly recommend Soul of Tanzania!

Sean   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Aug 15, 2018

Email Sean  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Erasto was the best tour guide hands down. He found every single animal we had hoped to see upclose!
5/5

Our experience with booking the excursion was very easy, they made us feel comfortable and tried their very best to make sure we were taken care of. The service exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide Erasto was very prompt and made sure we saw every animal possible which we did! The difference between what we saw and what others saw was quite different as he would find animals at a very close distance which helped us get amazing photos! The accommodations were very pleasant with friendly people greeting you saying Jambo and Karibu! My wife and I had an amazing experience and I am sure you will too with this company and Erasto as your tour guide!

Christina   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Aug 15, 2018

Email Christina  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Life Changing
5/5

It has taken me a long time to write this review, because I have found it hard to put into words how utterly incredible, soul-nurturing and life changing my Safari with Soul of Tanzania was. From our first communication, it was clear that this company was a cut above the rest. As a sole traveller who has previously owned and run my own tour guiding business, my standards are pretty high! I value ethical and responsible tourism, and Soul’s commitment to minimising plastic waste was very important to me; as was their commitment to employing great guides (knowing I would be in a car alone with one for 6 days!)

The level of service I received was excellent – every email got a prompt reply, and all of my questions were patiently answered. I got a thorough briefing at the beginning of the tour, and was made aware that I could contact the operations manager at any time with any issues. Not that I needed to… Because from the moment I met my Guide Emmanuel, I knew I had made a great decision in choosing Soul of Tanzania.

The six days that I spent with Emmanuel were the most amazing and freeing six days of my life. He was a consummate professional - friendly, engaging and funny. He indulged my endless questions (really, I had a lot…) and patiently taught me all the Swahili words and phrases I wanted to learn. Tour guiding in Tanzania is no walk in the park – the distances are vast, the roads are challenging and the guides speak all day in a second language (I can’t help but empathise, having been a guide myself...) Emmanuel made it look easy, and I appreciate how incredibly hard that is to do.

Each morning the car was clean, stocked with warm food (in reuseable containers), wine and water; and I was greeted with a huge smile and a brief for the day. The car had a fridge and, very importantly, chargers for phones, laptops and cameras (which would quickly run out of battery with all the use they were getting!)

Emmanuel took the time to get to know me and learn what I wanted out of the Safari, which meant that I got to spend the time seeing all that I wanted to see. I had no interest in the ‘Big 5’, I just wanted to experience the animals and landscapes as we encountered them – from the adorable Mongeese, to Jackals, thousands of different types of birds (which Emmanuel could name all of), and the hundreds of thousands of peaceful herbivores of the plains – Gnu, Twiga and Pundamilia. Seeing them all was a thrill to me – and the up-close encounters with Leopards and Lions was a bonus. Each day my experience of the last day would be exceeded – from a huge convergence of Zebra ringing out their chorus in Tarangire, to a hunting Lioness in the Serengeti, to the incredible, unimaginable and awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration.

Emmanuel was skilled at finding positions that allowed for photos free of obstructions, yet remained incredibly respectful of the animals we were watching. By day three, and heading towards the Northern Serengeti, my heart was loosening – jolted free by kilometre after kilometre of rutted tracks, and by hour after hour of watching animals at leisure, work and play. Until this moment, I had not understood what it is to be wild, to share in the vastness of nature untamed. Every day Emmanuel would say to me, “Christina, you are free”… And for the first time in my life, in that great wilderness, I felt that I was.

I went specifically to see the Great Migration, and we were lucky enough to witness three river crossings in one day in the Mara Region. That incredibly special landscape has captured my heart forever, and I feel so grateful to have experienced this with Emmanuel. Thank you Soul, for your commitment to the wild places of Tanzania; and thank you Emmanuel, for making my short time in the wilderness such a unique and memorable experience. As you drove, and I stood on the passenger seat with the wind in my hair, I lost a part of my soul… Forever left to wander into the endless horizon, under an ever-changing Savannah sky.

Asante Sana.

You will see me again :)

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