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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Imran | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A safari is not relaxing, it's exciting.
We had Dickson as our guide for 5 days during our trip to Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire.
The parks were full of wildlife and since it was shoulder season, we did not have to compete with other tourists for good watching spots.
Dickson is patient, respectful, knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. He is a good balance of quiet and chatty. His years of experience came in handy as we were able to witness 3 lion hunts. Amazing!
Another favourite moment was seeing a famly of elephants having a mudbath.
I still can't believe we were able to get that close to the animals without them getting territorial.
We ended our safari with a beach holiday in Zanzibar. Highly recommended so you can wind down as the safari leg of the trip was tiring.
In all, this trip was amazing. Dickson was fantastic.
Many thanks to Prosper Mtey, our safari specialist, for coordinating this trip. The accomodation he arranged was fantastic.
Thank you Safari Soles.
PT
Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgetable
We have just returned from an unforgetable experience with Safari Soles, after a 8 day safari on Tanzania with my wife. From the beginning, the whole process was effortless and smooth, thanks to Ally Sanagora, which was the first to answer my mail requesting a quote. He answered all my requests on a profissional way and made all the arrangements necessary according to my preferences. He was very polite during the whole process and also during the safari, making sure that everything was going ok. We have been in contact for months and it was a pleasure dealing with Ally!
Regarding the Safari itself, we went to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Tarangire prepared us for Serengeti. In Manyara we fell in love with the jungle and all its birds and monkeys. In Serengeti we got emotional with the raw nature of the park and in Ngorongoro we witnessed the closest thing to the Garden of Eden, on Earth. Our guide was Raymond and we got the luck to have a second guide, Balthazar aka Papali, which was learning to become a Safari guide as well. While Raymond was polite, patient, discrete and very knowledgeable, Balthazar was funny, made incredible videos of us with my phone and gave us lots of precious information as well. Raymond offered us the big five (with 3 rhinos!), but so much more!! He knew the best spots for all the animals, taking into account the unpredictability of it. The animals kept coming toward us and Raymond knew just where and when to wait for some magical moments. And thanks to his efforts, there were so many of them! From a cave with a lion and his cubs, a cheetah standing with her two little ones, a leopard spotting a herd of Thompson gazelles from the top of a tree and actually chasing one for her two cubs, a moment in which we were looking to a lake with a crocodile and all of a sudden the lake was being invaded with 40 elephants that stood right in front of us for a spa moment of water and stinking mud and finally, a lion and his lioness standing tall in the savanah with the wind blowing through their heads, we had it all! We also enjoyed every stop (and there were many) for just looking at the acacia trees, spotting vultures, eagles and other birds of prey, but also the hornbills (even a black and white casqued hornbill), little birds like the blue starling and the most beautiful lilac breasted roller bird and many african green bee eaters. I’m a bird lover but we had lots of “f#%k birds” moments with the mammals! Thanks to Balthazar we had the most incredible videos and he was the perfect assistent guide, always learning but always trying to help us as well. It wouldn’t have been the same without him. The accomodations were top notch, very intimate and friendly and we were always received with a fresh white towell to clear the dust (believe me, you’ll need it), and a fresh drink. The food was fantastic, just like home, but the best meal was on the bushes in Serengeti with our guides. Raymond and Balthazar were the best and we can’t thank them enough. Believe me when I say you will be in very good hands with them, that’s for sure!!
We finished our journey with Materuni waterfalls and the hot springs. It was an adventure going into the cascade and knowing all about the whole process of making coffee out of beans. We even prepared our own coffee from the beginning. The people in the village were very friendly and Innocent was the perfect guide through it all. The hot springs were the best finish for our day, just before getting to the airport.
In sum, if you’re thinking about doing a safari, look no further and book with Safari Soles! You’ll never regret it, you’ll return with amazing memories, lots of stories to remember and you’ll be able keep your memory of Tanzania alive! Our, will never die…
CZ
Email Josef | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a splendid time with Safari Soles and Christian
Our three day safari with Safari soles was just a bliss. From the planning phase and communication with Douglas, through pick up and first breakfast in the savannah, successfull chase of a big five till final drop off at the hotel.
Special thanks to our awesome guide Christian. Christian was very knowledgible, very kind and took care of us whole three days. He told us a lot of about animals, culture, region and country. We will miss you, Christian!!!
Operator was perfectly reliable, everything on shedule, perfect meals through trip with lovely serving, also took care of my dietary restricitions!:)
We wholeheartedly recommend safari soles! We will be back in two years for Kilimanjaro!
IL
Email Felix | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Safari You Can Dream Of
We had the most incredible 4-day safari — it exceeded all our expectations.
From the organization by Happiness, the tour operator, to Estomii, who was our guide — we simply don’t have enough words to describe how amazing the experience was. His constant warm smile, deep knowledge, and thoughtful understanding of our group’s wishes made everything unforgettable.
And Chief, the best logistics driver, made sure to pick us up from the airport and gave us a wonderful introduction to Tanzania, along with a very warm welcome.
Thank you, Safari Solos, for an unforgettable
IT
Email Rebecca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure and people!
After searching through the numerous companies that host safaris in Tanzania we chose Safari Soles and we couldn’t have made a better choice for our adventure! Irine who planned our trip was amazing from the first message we exchanged, she was kind and available at every time, also during our week of stay, she gave us a lot of suggestions and always tried to meet with our needs and requests. We did a 8 day trip through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro: the lodges and tented camp were beyond our expectations and we visited the parks in the best sequence. We also want to thank our guide God Listen who showed us everything we could imagine and more, he drove for at least 8 hours per day and did everything he could to show us not only animals (we saw the big five and much more) but also the cities and beautiful landscapes. The organization is perfect, with game drive starting at around 6-8 am and finishing at 4-5 pm allowing us to see everything we could. Shout out to the amazing lunches which we think have made the difference throughout our stay, when booking your trips we advise you to ask for freshly prepared food (rice, chicken, vegetables and sauces) when possible instead of lunch boxes because we had two lunches like that (which were perfectly fine) because of time schedule but eating something fresh and typical really makes a difference. Thank you again for the amazing adventure, if you are planning to come to Tanzania please choose Safari Soles and God Listen because they are the best!
See you soon, Camilla and Rebecca from Italy.
DE
Email Tobias | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari!
We wanted to do something really special for our honeymoon and decided on a safari in Tanzania. Although we made this decision rather quickly, finding a suitable safari operator took a lot of time. There are so many operators, they all seem similar, and it was difficult to find any real differences between them.
So we said: we want a local company that knows the area really well, is committed to animal welfare, and keeps our money in the country rather than sending it abroad to someone else. In the end, we decided on Safari Soles, and luckily we made the right decision.
Communication with Irine (via email and later via WhatsApp) was relaxed and friendly from the start, and we felt very well taken care of. She understood our needs and wishes very well and put together our perfect tour after more than 10 variations.
Eric picked us up from the airport in Arusha on the first day and gave us an interesting tour of the city. We then spent the remaining six days on safari with our guide Chris, and it was absolutely fantastic! Chris went to so much trouble, had an answer to all our questions, and has such a good sense of where certain animals are likely to be found. Thanks to him, we saw two leopards, lots of lion prides, and hyenas, and he was even the first of all the other guides to spot a distant rhino on our day in Ngorongoro Crater. He also kept asking us how we were doing, responded to our needs, and showed us at least ten times as many animals as we had planned to see. That was crazy and so amazing!
We couldn't have asked for a better guide than Chris! He's just a really really cool guy and we had the best time with him. Asante sana, Chris!!
We would also like to thank the entire Safari Soles team for their dedication and support when we were stuck at our accommodation during the riots surrounding the elections in Arusha, as our flight was canceled. This showed us how much Safari Soles cares about its customers (even in difficult times).
Thank you all for this wonderful and special trip, which will always remain in our hearts.
IT
Email Gianluca & Benedetta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience
We had a wonderful experience in the Serengeti and Ngorogoro parks, beautiful camps equipped with everything we needed. Our guide, Kennedy, was impeccable and extremely kind, knowledgeable, and attentive.
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Email Sian Lee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional hospitality
An absolutely amazing experience. Dickson was our driver and he was very approachable and professional. He was Very respectful, knowledgeable and made us feel very safe throughout our incredible holiday experience. I would recommend Safari Soles 100%. From start to finish with all the booking. Thanks you Diana. This was made very easy and quick and precise communication. We felt listened to and everything we wanted from our trip was expertly organised. The hotels and tented camps were perfect, we couldn’t have asked for more.
During our whole trip we had breakfast, lunch and dinner organised by Safari Soles. This was done to a very high standard and also included free drinks all day in the vehicle.
The hospitality from Safari Soles was exceptional.
IE
Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing, unforgettable safari experience!
We had the most incredible safari experience with Safari Soles in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro and I cannot recommend them highly enough!
From the very beginning, the booking process was seamless. Irine went above and beyond to tailor the safari exactly to our preferences, and her communication was outstanding throughout. She made everything feel effortless and ensured we were fully prepared and excited for the trip.
Our guide, Cheddy, truly made the experience unforgettable. He was absolutely fantastic - warm, friendly, hilarious, and incredibly knowledgeable about all the wildlife in the area. Spending a few days with him was an absolute pleasure, and his passion for what he does really enhanced every moment of the safari.
The safari jeep was comfortable and thoughtfully stocked with plenty of water, drinks, and snacks, which made the long drives enjoyable. The picnic lunches were also delicious and added a lovely touch to each day.
Overall, this was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that we will never forget. If you’re considering a safari, look no further — Safari Soles will give you an experience beyond anything you could imagine!
Email Jade | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SEAMLESS!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Safari Experience!
My husband Adi and I have just returned from a truly fantastic safari with Safari Soles, and everything was absolutely seamless from start to finish.
We arrived into Nairobi and were picked up and driven into Tanzania to begin our 6-day safari with our wonderful guide, Dickson. The food was fantastic, the accommodation superb, and we were lucky enough to see all the amazing animals — we ticked them all off our list! Dickson was excellent at positioning us for the best views and photo opportunities.
Communication both before and during the trip was outstanding, and we felt completely taken care of throughout. We also added on the Balloon Safari, Night Drive, and Masai Village visit — all of which were well worth doing and added even more magic to an already incredible experience.
An exceptional trip from start to finish — highly recommended!