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Soul of Tanzania
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Pablo A. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AWSOME!
Since we started contacting Hugo Matos almost a year ago with some questions, he showed a high level of profesionalism, even we needed to cancel once due my wife´s health problems. Hugo stayed alert and when the things came better, we started again with questions and more questions until we finished our trip agenda.
All the way and after 100 counted emails back and forth, we departed to Africa! What a experience. We were a little bit anxious about everything will be ok. Soul of Tanzania overpass our thoughts.
Maybe the start in Nairobi was not the best and they need to improve cars and team there but the rest was absolutely fantastic.
I will recommend this travel agency to all my friends and relatives.
All of their guides - Netza in Massai Mara, Cleopa in the Serengetti and Ali in Zanzibar were such a fantastic team!
BR
Email Marcelo Prado | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream come true thanks to Soul of Tanzania.
Without a doubt, it was a memorable experience! For me, the entire process was planned to ensure the best possible outcome, and we all left the experience very satisfied.
It all started with choosing the company that would provide us with this experience. The way Soul of Tanzania offers its services—and, in particular, the personalized attention that Jose C. gave me—were decisive factors in my choice. I appreciate the transparency, the patience in answering my questions, and all the details you shared; it really made a difference.
Another highlight was our guide, Stanley. I confess I had some concerns about who the guide would be, his level of experience, and how dedicated he would be to ensuring we had the best possible experience. Fortunately, he was exactly what I was looking for. First, he was always very careful behind the wheel, practicing defensive driving and taking great care. He was deeply committed to providing us with the best experience, always striving to show us the animals in the best possible way and persisting in the search for specific animals or moments of wildlife that we hadn't yet seen. Thanks to this, we were able to see the "Big Five" and many other memorable moments.
The hotels met our expectations, with the Ngorongoro Rim Lodge and Malaika standing out as the best.
The days in Zanzibar also met our expectations, from the quality of the hotel and the care of the drivers during transfers to the beauty of the beach.
Perhaps the only point to be improved is the flight between the Serengeti and Zanzibar, with Auric Air. The flight was delayed, and we had a layover and a connection, which meant that we only arrived in Zanzibar after 1:30 pm, losing precious time. Originally, the arrival was scheduled for 11:40 am.
For the rest, memorable! Thanks Soul of Tanzania for allowing us to live this dream with the best possible service.
PT
Email Fernanda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best gift for my dad's 60th b-day
Take a minute to visit their website and read their mission. I say that because they do walk the talk. The trip and the team were beyond expectations from the first email to plan the trip, to the drop-off at the airport on the way back. This was a trip planned to celebrate with my family and friend my dad's 60th b-day, and ended up being one of the most special memories we built together.
IE
Email Katie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holiday of a lifetime
We had the most incredible safari with Soul of Tanzania, and so much of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Walter.
From the moment we met him, Walter was warm, kind, professional and always punctual. He made us feel completely at ease, and his passion for the wildlife and the parks was obvious from day one. His knowledge was exceptional, and he explained the animals' behaviour in such an interesting and engaging way. Understanding what we were seeing made every game drive even more special.
Walter was also brilliant at communicating with the other guides, which meant we were always in the right place at the right time. Thanks to his expertise and teamwork, we had some truly unforgettable sightings. We saw lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, elephants, wildebeest, zebras and buffalo, and we were lucky enough to witness some incredible moments, including a leopard relaxing in a tree with its kill and a lioness with her young cubs. These are memories we'll treasure forever.
What really made the experience though was Walter himself. He has a fantastic sense of humour, making every game drive enjoyable, while always remaining respectful of the wildlife and focused on giving us the best possible experience. His enthusiasm was infectious, and it was clear how much he loves what he does.
A huge thank you also goes to Hugo, who organised every aspect of our trip. He was phenomenal from start to finish. He recommended some excellent accommodation that exceeded our expectations and was always available to answer any questions we had, no matter how small. We were a little apprehensive about flying from Kenya to Tanzania and crossing the border, but everything worked exactly as Hugo said it would and the whole process was completely seamless. His organisation and attention to detail were second to none, and he made the entire experience completely stress-free. Thanks to him, our honeymoon was everything we had hoped for and more.
If you're looking for a safari company that genuinely goes above and beyond, we couldn't recommend Soul of Tanzania highly enough. Walter and Hugo made the perfect team, and together they gave us a honeymoon we'll remember for the rest of our lives. Thank you both for making it so unforgettable!
Email June | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, dependable and customer‑oriented local operator, delivering an absolutely wonderful a
Excellent communication from pre‑booking to the end of our journey. Our guide was incredibly experienced, with profound knowledge of wildlife, national‑park history and Masai local culture. The whole safari was perfectly arranged, highly reliable and great value for money. We enjoyed amazing animal sightings throughout Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. I would whole‑heartedly recommend Soul of Tanzania to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania.
Email James | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truly Exceptional Guide!
Our Kenya - Tanzania safari was nothing short of extraordinary, and that was all thanks to our amazing guide, Wilson. His expertise, sharp eyes, and vast knowledge of the local wildlife, birds, and plant life made every single day unforgettable. Wilson often predicted animal movements ahead of time, allowing us to catch so many exciting moments. We were fortunate enough to witness incredible animal interactions and learned so much throughout the journey. We couldn't have asked for a better guide—thank you, Wilson, for making our safari an experience of a lifetime!
I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to our tour designer, Manuel, who created an itinerary that perfectly fulfilled all of our requirements.
I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking to go on a safari.
Email Zachary | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
The company responded very quickly and was very helpful. When planning a trip of a lifetime, it made for a great trip. June was a great month to go. Wildlife viewing was incredible. Parks were not too busy. The package trip, Soul of Tanzania, is the perfect order of parks. The wildlife viewing gets better with each. Our guide Mwinyi made the week perfect. Flying in and out of Kilimanjaro is a breeze. The level 3 accommodations are great. That made the cost very reasonable. You are in a private land cruiser that was comfortable. I could not recommend a better trip.
Email Richele | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Our safari with Soul of Tanzania was amazing! We worked with Marta to curate an 8 day safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Central and North Serengeti. Marta’s knowledge, response time and guidance were so helpful in making this a trip of a life-time! The itinerary was perfect! We all had some expectations, but they were exceeded before even leaving Tarangire.
Both Enock and Stanley were amazing guides. Their knowledge of the wild life and the environment were exceptional. Enock’s 16 years of experience showed in everything we did. He is the most patient, kind, knowledgeable, warm-hearted person. We felt blessed to have him as a guide. Stanley was also very knowledgeable, fun and a perfect match for the younger travelers. Their ability to spot the wildlife was nothing short of miraculous. We never felt rushed, always felt safe and they always had our best interest in mind.
We saw so many animals up close -lion cubs eating a fresh kill while their mother stood guard, a baby giraffe just born, with umbilical cord still hanging and nursing from its mother, baby leopards, lions mating, ostriches mating, bloodied hyenas after a kill, herds of elephants with lots of babies, dazzles of zebras, and the wildebeest migration!! I could go on forever!
Every day brought an opportunity to see the animals in different environments. The night game drive was also amazing!
The lodges were all wonderful with our favorites being the Nyikani Tarangire, Nimali Serengeti (favorite of the female travelers) and Karibu River Camp (North). The staff, accommodations, service, and food were all 5-stars!
Email Damiano | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience - loved it!
I had an 8th day safari organised, where I visited Tarangire, NgoroNgoro, south, central and North of the Serengeti. The safari was fantastic, extremely well organised with good time in every location, the guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. The organisation and the communication before the safari was also excellent - I cannot recommend it enough!