Our Team
Zohar African Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TAWTO
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $338 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Carolina Alves | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 star safari
After a few e-mails we booked our 5 day safari (1 day at Lake Manyara, 2 days at Serengeti Park, 1 day at ngorongoro park and 1 day at Tarangire park) and we hit the jackpot.
Your mainly contact was with the owner (Lilian) that was always available for any doubts and recommended two beautiful accommodations, particularly Manyara’s Secret Lodge.
They make you feel special every step of the way.
During the safari they prepare many surprises to us, such as bouquet of roses, champagne and wine.
The jipe was new and very comfortable.
Our guide (Tom) was enthusiast and knowledgeable about the animals and their habitats. Don’t hesitate to ask for him because he always knew where to find the animals and we saw all the big 5.
Don’t hesite going on a safari with Zohar. It’s a 5 star experience.
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Email Annette | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super efficient travel company
Lilian and her team were amazing. Communication was superbly easy and we were in constant touch from start to finish. As well as Lilian taking the time to meet us before our Safari and afterwards. Any problems we may have had were swiftly dealt with and they went over and beyond to ensure we had a great trip.
Our guide, Solomon was incredible and was polite, funny, knowledgeable and a joy to spend time with.
The accommodation picked suited us very well and was different each evening. The safari camp, whilst being slightly rustic was extremely comfortable and a must do as you are really immersed in the African bush but with all creature comforts as an added bonus.
The wildlife sightings were incredible and we travelled by road from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. We had some memorable moments from close encounters with Cheetahs and a Leopard strolling on the road in front of us, to seeing juvenile lions try and take a buffalo down. Lots of wonderful vistas to enjoy and whilst the journey was bumpy at times, just sit back relax and let Zohar safaris take care of you .
We will be using this company in the future and we wish them all the very best in the future and hope that they can continue to stand out of the crowd in what is a very competitive market.
Asante sans.
SE
Email Marielle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring, clear communication and nice people!
Me and my husband spent 6 days during our honeymoon with Zohar African safaris. We really enjoyed our time, we were in contact with several companies beforehand but choose Zohar since their great communication via email (with Lilian) that answered all our questions, tailor made after our wants and needs and came with great suggestions. During the time on the safari we had a very nice and knowledgeable guide named Boniface. He made it personal and didn't feel so "touristy", he listened to our needs but were also clear in his recommendations. We got nice food and snacks during the whole time and many fun surprises during the safari trip so it really felt unique and that Zohar and Boniface really made a big effort for us to get a memorable honeymoon and vacation. Would recommend everyone to go with Zohar African safari!
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Email Ashley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible week filled with game drives and immersive cultural experiences!!
We had an incredible 7 day safari with Zohar safaris!! Our week was filled with game drives and immersive cultural experiences with multiple tribes! Our guide, Daniel, was one of a kind and could spot animals from a mile away! We saw everything that we wanted to see and more! The lodging was clean and comfortable! Thank you, Zohar, for a trip of a lifetime!!
Email Tristan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a life time
We recently had the pleasure of booking a Safari with Zohar Safaris, and we must say, from start to finish, their administration and operations were absolutely excellent. Jackie, the point of contact, was incredibly organised, informative, and easy to communicate with, ensuring a smooth experience throughout.
Our Safari guide, David, deserves special recognition for his exceptional service. He was not only accommodating but also a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife and surroundings. David went above and beyond to make our Safari perfect, creating unforgettable memories along the way.
The Safari LandCruiser provided by Zohar was top-notch. It was remarkably comfortable, clean, and impeccably maintained, ensuring our comfort throughout the entire trip.
Zohar's choice of accommodations exceeded our expectations. The three Serena lodges offered breathtaking views, and the staff provided excellent service. However, our favourite accommodation was Singing Grass, which stood out with its exceptional charm and ambience.
In conclusion, we wholeheartedly recommend Zohar Safaris to anyone in search of a personalised and unforgettable Safari experience. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction are truly commendable.
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Email Theresa & Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
best vacation ever !!
We spent 8 days with Zohar in Tanzania (Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) and would always choose them again.
From beginning to end, everything was simply perfect.
Since it was our first safari, we had many questions and had to change our travel dates a few times, but all of this was no issue for the Zohar Team, they are just amazing. They took the time to answer all our questions and personalized the tour perfectly for us.
Everything was super easy for us this way as we only had to organize the flights.
When we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport our Guide was already waiting for us and it was the nicest welcome ever with flowers, personalized water bottles, fresh juice and snacks.
The game drives were indescribably beautiful, the landscape, the animals, everything is just breathtaking and the lodges that were booked for us were perfect as well and on top we had the best guide you could ask for.
Every evening we had a short talk with our guide re the next day (departure time/route/etc) so we could prepare everything in the evening and relaxed look forward to our next game drive.
We wanted to leave very early and come back late but were not sure if this is generally possible, but this was no problem at all and because we wanted to leave so early, we could have our breakfast and lunch in the middle of the National Parks most of the time, which was amazing.
Our guide was really the best, despite driving the whole day on bumpy roads and spotting all animals, positioning the car so we can get the best look and pictures of the animals, he took care of the meals/snacks, made sure that the car was always super clean and everything was packed by the time we arrived at the jeep so all we had to do every morning was jump in the car to start our game drive. He really made sure that everything was perfect.
We imagined the trip to be great but it really exceeded all our expectations!!
Many thanks again to the whole Zohar Team, we are so thankful for this beautiful, unforgettable vacation, we will definitely be back asap!
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Email Michael | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zohar was professional, kind, and able to make the perfect trip around what you want.
We did a safari tour through Zohar and they were a dream to work with. Everything was incredible and we saw every animal you could think of. Super professional, great lodgings, and good food.
Our guide Daniel was the best. Super smart, funny, and went the extra mile to give us everything we hoped for. 10/10 would recommend.
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Email Dirk | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 stars are far too few - dream combination of recreation, nature and animals and culture.
WE LOVE AFRICA!
During our 4th Africa Safari Adventure, in addition to wildlife, this time we wanted to get to know the culture of the continent and its inhabitants better.
GENERAL
During our search we came across Zohar African Safaris, which offers such a tour.
What can I say: Everything was MORE THAN PERFECT. From the first contact, video calls with Lilian and intensive advice, the entire handling before, during and after the trip (when e.g. our luggage was lost on the inbound flight), the ecological awareness e.g. through personalized drinking bottles ...
THE TRIP
Our 6-day safaris took us first to the hot springs in Kikuletwa, then overnight to the Maasai , to Arusha and Tarangire NP, the Serengeti and finally to the tribes of Hadzabe, Datoga.
OUR GUIDE
We had an unsurpassed exceptional safari guide in Solomon, Solo for short. His knowledge of the animals, but especially his ability to spot animals even from extremely long distances, is inbelievable. A good guide makes a big difference between an ordinary safari and a great experience. And we had 100% of the latter. Solo's local knowledge of the Serengeti is a particular plus, as he worked here as a local guide for several years.
THE CAR
Our safari vehicle was almost new and Solo cleaned the vehicle inside and out daily. Neatness and cleanliness was a priority throughout the trip.
THE FOOD
Typical African - insanely good and delicious.
On some days we were lucky enough to have our lunch cooked by the team members or their family themselves. The food itself was served - allowed or not - partly in the middle of the park with a view of the wildlife.
THE ACCOMMODATIONS
All high-class and exceptional. The Zohar team managed to reserve for us in the accommodations the rooms with the best view e.g. into the Rift Valley. Thanks for that!
THE TEAM
We will also remember the last evening, where we talked a lot together with Lilian about our different cultures and their similarities and get in close contact touch with "The more personalized touch".
Thanks also to Jacky, Scholar and the rest of the team who took such perfect care of us and organized everything.
PRICE PERFORMANCE
Despite slightly cheaper other offers, we chose Zohar because the overall package and communication were so perfect here. Once you have experienced Lilian and her perfect organizing team, you will appreciate the added value.
TRAVEL TIME
We visited Africa in both the dry and rainy seasons.
The rainy season, due to less tourist density, green vegetation and cheaper prices, we prefer.
Also, the animal sightings - with Solo as a guide - are just as high as in the dry season.
AT LAST.
We found our perfect safari provider.
Since Zohar offers trips in different countries in East Africa, other providers are out of the question for us.
CA
Email Neion | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Best Trip Ever - Zohar is The One and Only Tour Operator You Need For a Safari
Look no further, give Lilian and the Zohar team a call and book with them as they’ll be your one stop shop for a well rounded, organized and exceptional Safari tour and you just might find yourself a couple new found friends in Tanzania!
Lilian and the Zohar team are absolutely phenomenal - phenomenal both as people and as a company! If you’re reading this part of the review it’s likely because you’re in a position my partner and I were in several months ago where we came across so many Safari tour companies who all seemed to offer the same experiences and it was tough to differentiate between them all. After narrowing it down to three companies, the difference and what led us to book with Zohar was a phone call we had with Lilian where her love and passion for what she does shined through the phone. My partner and I had a general idea of where we wanted to visit on the Safari but being unfamiliar with the geography of the land and logistical details, we didn’t know what we didn’t know and Lilian helped to close that gap by tailoring an itinerary that perfectly suited the 5 days we wanted to spend.
Itinerary
We arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport and was met by 2 extremely pleasant and welcoming members of the Zohar team, David and Scholar, who greeted us with watermelon juice, fried banana chips and two personalized water bottles with our names on it! From there, we travelled to Arusha to spend a night at the perfect accommodations after a long day of travelling and the following morning we began our Safari tour by flying to central Serengeti (HIGHLY recommended vs driving to optimize time and for the stunning views!!!) and spending two memorable nights at a camp in the Serengeti!!! It was also at this camp that my partner and I celebrated our anniversary with a surprise “bush dinner” (pictures below) I planned for her with the gracious help of Lilian. From there we travelled to Ndutu and witnessed the Great Migration which was surreal to witness in person and lastly, we visited Ngorongoro and spent a night with breathtaking views of the crater which can’t be put into words in this review. Lilian did a great job recommending the perfect accommodations for our needs and budget. Every place we stayed throughout the Safari was comfortable, safe and serene. Breakfast, lunch and dinner was also freshly cooked daily.
Guide & Wildlife on Game Drives
Ahmed was our guide for the Safari and THE BEST person we could have asked for to guide us! Ahmed is extremely intelligent about the wildlife, ecology of area and way of life in Tanzania in general. Given his years of exposure and experience in the Safari tour business as his father was also a guide, he knew the parks like the back of his hand. Ahmed also had a keen eye for wildlife so he would often see things we couldn’t. Lastly, Ahmed knew almost every other guide we drove by so he was able to communicate with them and get intel on what wildlife they saw with their group and where so we could then drive in that direction ourselves. After spending our time with Ahmed, we truly believe that a good guide can be the difference between you having an average tour vs a stellar, life changing tour and for us Ahmed was outstanding! Ahmed, we’re looking forward to seeing you again when we return to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro, as you promised us :)
Communication & Customer Service
100% satisfied! Any questions we had before and during our trip was answered and we felt supported with all requests
Overall our experience with Zohar was top notch! Our itinerary was perfectly tailored to our needs, everything was well organized and went according to plan, our guide Ahmed was phenomenal, we saw tons of wildlife and learned a whole lot about Tanzanian life and culture and most importantly, we made everlasting memories. We 100% recommend booking with Zohar and will 100% be giving Lilian a call once we’re ready to experience Tanzania again! Thank you Lilian, Ahmed and the entire Zohar
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Email Adrienne | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 star service all the way!
The Zohar team are amazing at what they do and made our safari dreams live up to expectations and more! From the moment I connected with Lilian I felt valued, informed and excited for our adventures to come. We exchanged A LOT of emails as I had a bunch of questions and Lilian was extremely responsive and helpful, providing a variety of options to custom-tailor our safari to our budget and expectations. We opted for some higher-end camps (loooved Lemala Nanyukie, what a dream!) and had a very comfortable experience. We arrived into Arusha a day and a half before departing on Safari and promptly met David at the airport at 3am with fresh watermelon juice, snacks and warm towels waiting for us. The next day, Lilian even took the time to stop by and meet with us and go over the details of what to expect on our safari. Our guide, Solo (Solomon) was ultra professional and friendly and so good at what he does. After only our first day we’d seen 4 of the big 5 and only a couple days in we’d found the 5th! His keen eye discovered many animals so far away it was truly a skill to behold. Unfortunately, on the second day of our Safari, I fell victim to motion sickness from the bumpy ride around Nduku and Solo kindly rushed us back to the camp to relax and reset for the next day. From then forward, understanding my challenge, he was very careful to keep the ride as smooth and possible and allowed me to ride alongside him up front and all was good for the rest of the trip! He was also very accommodating to our preferred schedule and morning departures. Oh, and did I mention he even washed the vehicle every single evening?! The bush lunches he prepared and the final sunset drive through the Serengeti with sparkling wine to toast our adventures was magical. Our last activity booked with Zohar was our flight from the Serengeti to accommodations we had booked ourselves but were having trouble connecting with our hotel about and Zohar kindly connected on our behalf to make sure everything was in order, even though it wasn’t their issue. 5 star service all the way! Do not hesitate to book with Zohar!
