The Safari Soles Team
Safari Soles
- Offices In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- TTB & TAT0
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Amani Asvalayan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized.
These guys did a great job organizing everything and were extremely knowledgeable. You will be amazed how keen their eye sight is whilst we are touring the wildness. They can spot animals before you can see them. Full marks and kudos to the team.
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Email Alison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 6 day safari
We had an amazing 6-day Safari with Safari Soles and Ernest as our guide. Happiness George helped coordinate the trip and was super responsive, happy to customize the trip for us, and even helped with last minute changes over a holiday weekend after we had a flight issue.
Ernest was the best guide and really made the trip amazing!! He is very knowledgeable (taught us about Tanzanian and Maasai culture, words in Swahili, and about many animals and birds), and had eagle eyes for animal spotting - we saw the big 5, ugly 5, cute 5 and more! Ernest was well-connected with other guides and we appreciated his communication with other vehicles to make sure we saw all the highlights (including multiple leopards and rhinos)! We were impressed by Ernest’s professionalism and his genuine and warm demeanor- we felt like we left with a new friend.
Finally the hot lunches, drinks, outlets in the jeep, and binoculars were nice touches. Thank you Safari Soles, Ernest, and Happiness for a great trip!! We highly recommend Safari Soles and Ernest for anyone looking for a special trip.
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Email Caroline Harvey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Soles is the best tour operator + Innocent is the best guide!
My friend and I chose Safari Soles as our tour operator based on online reviews - and we are so glad that we did. From the moment we arrived everything was lovely. Our transfer driver, Eric, was so friendly, even though we had a 3am pickup. Our first lodge, Arusha Farm House, welcomed us warmly even though it was 4am.
Our safari guide, Innocent, was amazing beyond words. He ensured that our safari experience was everything we could’ve ever dreamed of and more. He knew so much about the animals and helped us spot the most amazing things on safari, including three cheetahs eating a gazelle (and about 5 more cheetahs on other days…) three leopards, 25 lions, and even woke up at 5am on our last morning to ensure we saw a rhino in the crater (we saw two!). Beyond the safari experience itself, Innocent took it up on himself to ensure we were always comfortable and taken care of at our lodges. When he dropped us off on the last day we truly felt that we were leaving a friend behind! We can’t say enough good things about this guide and would 100% recommend that anyone booking with Safari Soles request him for your trip.
We also had a great experience with Renata, who helped us plan our safari from start to finish. Her responses are so prompt and she’s always happy to help! Safari Soles has a good relationship with many amazing lodges and camps. We were especially smitten with Farm of Dreams Lodge and Safari Haven. We also stayed at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp on my birthday and the staff filled with restaurant with song & dance to celebrate and brought out a cake! Everyone we experienced on our trip was amazing and we’re so grateful that we chose Safari Soles!
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Email Judit | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Service and Unforgettable Safari Experience!
From day one, the attention and service provided by the agency were excellent. I want to especially highlight Catherine, the person I was in contact with from the beginning. She was always very attentive, kind, and professional, and she organized everything impeccably, adapting to my needs and answering any questions I had.
I also want to mention Junior, our guide during the safari. He was fantastic. He is very experienced, friendly, and was always attentive to our comfort and safety. In addition, he speaks perfect Spanish, which made communication very easy and the experience even more comfortable and personal. He truly made the trip even more special.
I have absolutely nothing negative to say: everything was perfect. I 100% recommend this agency!
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Email Nuno Machado | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime!
We booked a personalized Safari with Safari Soles.
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and foothills of Kilimanjaro.
All memorable and unforgettable.
All duly prepared, all went as planned and expected.
Our guide, Jonathan, was really a gem.
Provided all so the 5 day Safari were as smooth and wonderful as possible!
I strongly recommend Safari Soles if you want do have an unforgettable experience in Tanzania.
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Email Nived | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The sole of Safari Soles is it's Staff. Who go beyond to make your trip memorable.
Beautiful country, Amazing people!! Asante!
The three national parks were a wildlife paradise. Each set in a different landscape setting. From the moment we landed in Arusha, our Tanzanian safari was nothing short of magical experience. We booked a 5 day package covering Tarangire National Park, the iconic Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and every single day offered something unforgettable.
Angel from Safari soles worked really hard to create a personally curated itinerary. We had lot of conversations back and forth to fit as much things into our package. Discussing possible options for stays to our comfort and budget. The recommendations were spot on.
The lodges and tented camps we stayed at were comfortable, clean, and made us feel at home, with warm Tanzanian hospitality and delicious food.
Last but not least the safari experience comes down to the guide. Our guide Hussein who happens to be also a photographer made every bit possible to make sure we see as much wildlife, even the difficult ones like Rhino and cheetahs. He would stop the safari jeep at right angles to capture some great shots.
The transfer guide Chief. Who picked and drop from airport was so kind and friendly. He waited a long time for our immigration delays, and tried to help us.
Suggest planning more days for Serengeti. As the park is huge.
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Email Marc Wietzke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Big Five Were a Big Hit!
If you get a chance, do yourself a favor and work with Erick Gunda as your guide. His insight, depth of knowledge, patience and good nature know no bounds. His eye for the tiniest detail on the horizon meant we saw the Big 5, learned about the Little 5 and generally saw so much more than we had any right to expect. Meals were hot and tasty every lunch and Erick taught us about the culture and even some Swahili.
Safari Soles, as a whole was stellar, so it only makes sense they would rely on Erick. Or contacts (Jamal and lbrahim) were ever-present. Jamal checked in with us literally multiple times per day. and made sure any small bumps were ironed out.
Safari Soles took care of all the transportation and verified details at every step. The vehicle for the safari was in great shape and everything promised on the itinerary was provided. It was scary trusting so much money to an unknown, but it was trust well-placed.
Zanzibar was a nice cap of relaxation to a busy safari. A little tip, the hotels are about 1.5 hours from the airport. And make sure to consider staying on the West side of the island, the beaches are much better.
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Email Suzanne W | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They took care of it all!!!
We had the pleasure of having Erick Gunda as our guide for a week long safari through Tanzania. He made the while trip! Erick was knowledgeable and taught us so many things throughout the week about all the wildlife and the country itself. Erick went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, happy and safe. Safari soles has been amazing!!!! They kept in touch through out our whole trip and took care of anything we needed. I can’t recommend them enough. They made out 12 days trip seamless. We went on to Tanzania after the safari and they made sure everything went smoothly and kept in touch with our hotel to make sure we had everything we needed. 10 out of 10.
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Email Lacey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing Tanzanian trip!!
This was the most incredible experience! I cannot say enough great things about our guide, Ally! From the moment we met him he was incredibly warm and welcoming! Throughout the safari, he provided us with so much knowledge and always did his best to answer our hundreds of daily questions! Not only were we able to see a wide variety of animals, but somehow Ally was always able to find the find the best views! He proved to be a skilled driver and navigator. You can tell he loves educating and is passionate about sharing all parts of Tanzania. My husband and I truly could not be more appreciate of Safari Souls and Ally for making our trip the absolute best!!
We also added on the city tour with Chief as our local guide. We didn’t know what to expect from this, as it was just a day to rest as we arrived in Tanzania at 1am. We were more than happy with the tour and our great guide! Chief had us laughing the entire time and we were so happy with being able to see Arusha!
I also had a very easy and smooth time booking! Patrick was able to answer all of my questions and adjusted our itinerary multiple times and was able to deliver exactly what we wanted for a trip!
This was truly a trip of a lifetime and we are so grateful to have been shown all Tanzania has to offer!
Email Charlie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime. We’re so glad we booked with Safari Soles!
We found Safari Soles through SafariBookings after getting some eye-watering quotes from UK travel agents, and honestly – we were a bit nervous at first. But from the very beginning, Douglas (our amazing trip planner) put us completely at ease. His communication was spot-on - quick, detailed, and so patient, even after 9 or 10 itinerary changes! He was always happy to answer any question (big, small, or a bit silly!), and he even shared all the relevant documentation to show the company was legitimate, which really helped calm our nerves before booking.
Paying the deposit was super easy through a secure online system, and from that point on, everything was seamless.
Once we arrived in Tanzania, we were lucky enough to be guided by Abdul, who was absolutely fantastic. Friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and so dedicated - if he didn’t know the answer to something, he made sure to find out and come back to us the next day. We really appreciated his honesty and attention to detail. He also handled any issues on the ground straight away - when we were placed in a shared lodge that was a bit too noisy, he sorted it with the camp and made sure we had a private lodge for the next stay. Problem solved, no fuss.
We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 (plus so much more!), and the entire trip genuinely exceeded every expectation. From the authentic safari lodges to the smooth organisation and incredible wildlife, it was an experience we’ll never forget.
I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to book with Safari Soles again – in fact, I’d recommend them to anyone looking for a well-priced, well-organised, and genuinely unforgettable safari in Tanzania. Thank you to Douglas, Abdul, and the whole team for making this the trip of a lifetime!