Safari Soles
- Offices In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
UA
Email Danil | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service and attitude
Perhaps your are planning your safari trip and trying to choose between dozens of similar companies. I made requests to three different companies and eventually picked Safari Soles. Although their offering was a bit more expensive, I am so glad for my choice.
First of all, if you have never been to a safari, you should definitely go and try it. You will see endless fields full of different animals, living in peace and harmony. You will see elephants and lions just two meters near your jeep. And hyenas will be singing you lullabies at nights :) You'll also see stunning sunrises and sunsets. After this trip you will not want to go to Europe for a holiday, and definitely you'll never go to a zoo again :)
So how are Safari Soles different from other companies?
1. Bryson - the person is charge - was very quick. He provided me with the most detailed reply to my questions, and his reply was the very first. Other companies just sent me their standard replies ignoring my questions at all. Bryson also was very helpful and polite. He recommended us and drove to an exchange point with good rates, and even borrowed us money on our first day :) Upon our request he also recommended us a great guide on Zanzibar. He could address all our questions and queries.
2. Accommodation. One night at a hotel before our safari trip was included in the offering. I know that usually companies accommodate their clients at very budget hotels or even at hostels. In our case the hotel was quite good. The room was very comfortable and had all necessary facilities. There was a pool at the hotel, and the restaurant was very good too.
3. David, the guide. David was just amazing. He could easily spot lions and cheetahs in 5 kilometers. The "big five" was not a challenge for us, but a trivial task. We also saw dozens of elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, buffalos, wild beasts, impalas, jackals, pumbaas, zebras, and many many other animals and birds. David is also a very positive person and has good vibes :) We also could stay as much as we wanted near animals we liked. There was no rush and we felt very freуlly and comfortable.
4. The trip. Usually a group consists of 6 persons. We were lucky and on the first day we were just alone with David. We spent the first night at a budget lodge with a pool, which I think is better than a tent (near Tarangire). On the second day two more people joined us, and we were four. We were very lucky to met those wonderful people and enjoyed their company. It was very comfortable to travel in a group of four, much better then in a group of 6.
5. Salamon, the cook. I saw that people in other groups would eat potato with sausages. We would eat spaghetti Bolognese, beef stew, Tanzanian pizza, national cuisine, etc. We went to Zanzibar after our safari troop and sometimes the food at restaurants there was worse then our dinners on the safari.
The trip was a real adventure, which I will never forget. I am very grateful to Bryson, David and Salamon, and miss my group very much :) That was one of the best days of my life.
PL
Email Aneta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best company for safari!
Before I decided for Safari Soles I made a research among companys organizing tours. I think it was the best choice and our team: guide Isaack who has something like sixth sense of looking out for animals and our chef Abdullah Dullah who prepered for us many different meals for dinner, like in 5 stars hotel ( fish, pizza, meat, dessert) was the best team on safari. I can recommend you amazing experience - safari in tarangire, ngorongoro and serengeti with that amazing company:)
Email Inigo Kelsey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience!
This Safari was definitely the highlight of my two months travelling around Europe and Africa. I booked 2 nights before on a Sunday and Byson was extremely helpful in helping organising at such short notice. Lucas (the guide) was unreal. He saw animals that were impossible to see and was able to answer all the questions I was constantly firing at him about them. He was also a fantastic energy to have in the car. I would highly highly recommend this tour!
US
Email Natalie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing African safari
Going on an African safari has been a dream of ours for many years. When we originally started planning our trip in December 2019 we never could have guessed the impact that COVID-19 would have on the world and our plans. In June when it was announced that US travels could again travel through EU airports and flight prices were at an all time low we decided to go for it and booked our trip for July. We could not be more pleased of how everything went. The four day trip through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire was absolutely incredible.
From planning to final departure, everything that the Safari Soles team did was above top notch. When some of our flights within Tanzania were canceled and we could not find alternatives, Bryson was there to help us book local airfare. We like to taste local beers during our travels and is was a nice touch that beer was picked up for us to be enjoyed as we liked. Of course, plenty of bottled water was also provided throughout the trip.
Everyone we encountered, from our phenomenal driver and guide, David, to all of the camp staff, took our health and safety very seriously. For the most part, we saw very few people each day and saw a lot more animals than people. What better way to social distance than with wild animals?! We were asked to wear masks in very limited situations but most of the staff continued to wear them whenever they were around us and our temperature was taken at every lodge before entering.
The experience we had on the safari drives would not have been possible without our incredible driver and guide, David. He was knowledgeable, friendly, upbeat, and fun to be around, all of which go a long way when you spend four full days eating every meal together and spending 8 plus hours every day in a vehicle together. He worked hard to locate every animal we wanted to see, which of course, was all of them. Our favorites were the multiple lion prides we encountered, elephant, zebra, wildebeest, gazel, and giraffe herds which we saw every day, and the rear cat species we saw including leopard, cheetah, and serval. Many other animals were also seen including hippos, hyenas, jackal, rhino, baboons, mongoose, and so many bird species!
David ensured that everything was taken care of everywhere we went and even took the grueling task of teaching us some Swahili in stride. Asante sana!
The accommodations that were arranged exceeded expectations as did the meals that included local fair and three courses every time. Rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Hot water was available at every camp. Our first two nights we "camped" we experienced all the benefits of every glamper's dreams including soft linens, towels, and bath robes! Complementary toiletries were also available at each camp. Our third and final night we stayed at a luxurious lodge set within the Arusha hillside where we had our own villa and as the only guest on site an infinity pool, chef, and amazing and friendly staff.
Taking a trip around the world during a global pandemic wasn't something we planned on but doing so with Safari Soles was an experience we will never forget and one we would highly recommend at any time! The people of Tanzania are friendly, generous, and kind. The views are unmatched and the animals you will experience are unbelievably majestic.
DE
Email MAA | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Recommended 100%
I traveled to Tanzania alone to do a Safari and I checked this company online, has been the best choice of all my trip. Bryson replied to all my emails and questions before I booked with them and after.. during the trip he was always checking that everything was going as I wanted. As a solo female traveler Im so thankful about how everything was under control and not any last minute changes as I saw in other groups.
The camping was perfect, the food amazing, we got the best guide, we saw the big 5! And I just can say Thank you, because everything exceed my expectations.
I recommend them already to all my friends that are thinking of doing a Safari.
Thanks!! And please dont think twice to boom with them :)
PT
Email Joao Pedras | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari crew
- the team (Jacob, Emanuel and Daniel) was really professional and also fun
- the car was really confortable we didn't had any mechanical problem (we saw some cars with
problems, specially flat tyres)
- the tour was really well planed
- everytime we need water we had it
- Emanuel was a excelent chef and very attentive to our requests
- Bryson is super professional, efficient and helpful. He also prepare us a bag with towels, toilet paper and also some drinks and snacks. By the way he helped us even after the safari with some honest transfers
FR
Email Lester | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
worth it !
5 days safari in late May, first days of June going to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara. Did all my booking with Bryson who well advised me for selection of safari. Fast answering by mail or whatsapp, friendly communication. Services includes taxi from (and go back) airport/hotel, camping equipment was good and food was really delicious thanks to our cooker ! I Saw all animals possible with my excellent guide Ezequiel
MX
Email Valeria Funes | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Epic!!!!!!
the best experience I could have had. It's not just about going on a Safari, it's about having a guide who knows the behavior of the animals so that one can see what we did: lions reproducing, attempted lion hunts.
Simon is without a doubt the best guide we could have ever had, he has a unique energy and always made us feel safe. Tanzania marked my heart.
Email tracey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely Amazing, five star all the way and so welcoming.
We really have had the best week of our lives thanks to Safari Soles! To start Boniface was just such a pleasure to deal with, I knew the moment we spoke that it was Safari Soles I would book with. I could feel his warmth all the way in London! He has been just fantastic- from the time of booking to us arriving he really did take great care of us and made changes to suite our family without it ever seeming an imposition. He booked us in breathtaking lodges, truly amazing. We also made a change whilst on Safari and Boniface arranged everything so quickly,
This lead us on to Alias who in our house now will be known as the Safari King 👑 We have been on Safari before and it wasn’t just that we saw the big 5 which we have previously it was the way in which Alias took such good care of us all. He was so happy, calm and informative thought the five days. We really feel so lucky that we got to spend time in the company of such a lovely person. The safari itself could not be topped- cheeta, so many lions, so many elephants, giraffes, hyenas, a python, baboons, buffalo’s, flamingo, leopards and that illusion rhino. He made sure we were all well fed and it really was the adventure of a lifetime.
Lastly Andrew has been epic, what an experience to spend time making coffee and enjoying the company of the wonderful villagers. Andrew again made the whole day magic from start to finish.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the best time, we will forever be in love with Tanzania ❤️
Incredible service and knowledge!
Thank you for a trip of a lifetime! The trip was so fun, we got to see all the animals that we wanted and learned a lot for our guide. Our guide Isac had so much knowledge, was punctual, polite and gave us the best tour we could have asked for.
The accommodations were very nice, interesting and comfortable. The best service I’ve ever experienced and everyone speaks very good English. The whole trip was well planned out very professionally and relaxing! We would definitely recommend using Safari soles (have already recommended to friends that are also very happy!)