The Safari Soles Team
Safari Soles
- Offices In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, TTB, USTOA, KPAP & 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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Maris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari company ever!
We had an absolutely amazing time on our customized 3 day safari with Safari soles. We were able to fully customize a 9 day trip with a safari and trip to Zanzibar. Our safari guide Simon was amazing, very kind, respectful and knowledgeable about the area and all the animals. He made the safari even better for us, was so helpful and overall just really great company! He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and that we had everything we needed. We saw every animal we wanted to see, Simon made sure we got to see everything we wanted to and more! I highly recommended safari soles and specifically Simon as our safari guide! Our tour operator Gladness who booked our trip for us and answered all of our crazy questions was also amazing. She was available for any and all questions, and communicated so well to ensure we booked our dream trip. Such a great experience with safari soles!
Email Rebecca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5* Service
Wow what an amazing trip! We booked with SafariSoles for our Honeymoon Safari and everything was well organised and stress free for us. The communication was excellent on the lead up to the trip and throughout the trip itself. Our guide Lucas was amazing! His knowledge and experience was so impressive and we’ve truly made a friend for life! Since coming home we have recommended a Safari with SafariSoles to all our family and friends and we hope to visit again in the very near future.
CA
Email Ravi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had an incredible safari experience with Safari Soul, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide and driver, Jackson Masong!
Jackson was fantastic from start to finish. He made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip, even while navigating some very challenging roads. He was an excellent driver, incredibly knowledgeable, and always had such a positive attitude. He went out of his way to get us as close to the animals as safely possible, giving us some unforgettable wildlife experiences.
What really stood out was how accommodating he was. He regularly asked what we wanted to see and do, listened to our preferences, and tailored the experience around us. He was patient, flexible, and genuinely wanted to make sure we had the best possible experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
A few things to know before going on safari:
The roads are extremely bumpy, and that’s something you should be prepared for. If you’re visiting multiple national parks, keep in mind that they can be several hours apart, so expect long days of driving. The highways and roads could definitely benefit from more government investment in paving and maintenance, as the travel between destinations can be quite rough.
Also, be prepared for what they call “African makeup” — the dust! You’ll get covered in it, especially during game drives, so pack extra clothes and don’t expect to stay clean for long.
Another important tip is to bring plenty of snacks. You’re travelling through very remote areas, and there aren’t restaurants or convenience stores inside the parks. Lunches are generally pre-packaged, so having your own snacks makes a big difference during the long days.
Overall, the safari was an unforgettable experience, and we would absolutely recommend Jackson to anyone booking with Safari Soul. His professionalism, positive energy, excellent driving, and willingness to cater to our interests made the trip special.
The wildlife is incredible, the scenery is breathtaking, and the experience is worth it. Just come prepared for the long drives, bumpy roads, and lots of dust!
Thank you, Jackson, for making our safari such a memorable experience!
Email Sydney | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and Fun
Safari soles organized an extraordinary and unforgettable safari experience! We were a party of two and booked a private 5-day safari and 3-day Zanzibar experience. Our guide, Nelson, made us feel safe and provided insightful information and remained flexible throughout the trip.
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Email Areti | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with an Amazing Guide!
We did a 4-day safari with Estomi, and everything was absolutely amazing! He is such a kind, friendly, and genuine person who went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. He was always happy to take his time to ensure we could fully enjoy the beauty of nature and observe the incredible wildlife.
The overall organization and arrangements were excellent from start to finish. Everything was very well planned, and they took care of every detail, allowing us to relax and enjoy the experience without worrying about anything.
Estomi’s knowledge, patience, and passion made our safari even more special. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better-organized trip. We highly recommend him and the team to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania! 🐘🦁🌿
Email Mary | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emmanuel was kind, helpful, informative and flexible
Our tour with Safari Soles was for 3 days 2 nights. We were picked up at our hotel in Arusha and taken straight to our first day of animal/bird/plant sighting. Our guide, Emmanuel, could not have been more informative, kind and helpful! He went out of his way to tell us about the country, the local people and whatever we were curious about. If he did not know, he would find answers. The hotel, Eileen’s Trees Inn was clean, well stocked and the food (included) was plentiful as well as delicious! I was able to stick to a vegetarian style of eating without going hungry and I never dipped into my emergency food stash. The itinerary allowed us the time to see the animals, spend all the time we needed in each park and still get back to our hotel with time to relax. I highly recommend Safari Soles and Emmanuel as your guide! You will not be dissatisfied!!!
Email Emiliana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emmanuel’s professionalism, patience, passion, and attentiveness made all the difference.
If you are planning a safari in Tanzania, book with Safari Soles and request Emmanuel as your guide if possible. Our two night, three day safari took us through three national parks, and while the wildlife and landscapes were breathtaking, Emmanuel was the person who truly made the experience exceptional. From beginning to end, he made everything feel seamless, comfortable, and thoughtfully organized. He was attentive to our needs, communicated clearly, and ensured we could fully enjoy the experience without worrying about logistics. What impressed us most was his extraordinary, expert level knowledge of wildlife and Tanzania’s national parks. His expertise went far beyond identifying animals, as he understood their behavior, habitats, movement patterns, and relationships with their environment. He knew where to look, what details to notice, and how to anticipate wildlife activity, making every game drive especially rewarding. His explanations were engaging, informative, and added an entirely new dimension to our experience, helping us understand and appreciate the animals rather than simply observe them. Emmanuel’s professionalism, patience, passion, and attentiveness made all the difference and transformed our safari into an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend requesting Emmanuel as your guide because his knowledge and dedication set an incredibly high standard.
We are already looking forward to returning to Tanzania, booking with Safari Soles again, and having Emmanuel guide us through other parks while bringing more family and friends to share the experience. Thank you, Emmanuel and Safari Soles, for an unforgettable safari!!!
CN
Email Clark | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful trip and amazing guide
The safari trip was unexpectedly amazing! I think it was mainly thanks to Safari Soles’ arrangements and the professionalism of our guide, Abu. Not only could he defuse elephant crises, but he also found us the best photo angles. Every time he spotted an animal, he would drive the vehicle to the optimal shooting position and even fine-tune it—sometimes by just a dozen or so centimeters. He was the single most important factor in us getting great photos on this safari. In addition, I really appreciated his respect for the animals.
Email Katherine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
We just returned from a 8 day safari with Safari Soles. They helped customize an itinerary that was exactly what we wanted. Their communication was excellent and emails were answered within a day Mandela was our guide and he was superb! We saw all of the Big Five multiple times. Our accommodations were very comfortable and each place had staff that were very helpful. We highly recommend Safari Soles as a company and Mandela as a guide.
Email Tom Brook | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top class safari operator
We had an amazing experience with this company. From the get go they were very responsive over email showing us different options and helping us to customise our itinerary (shout out to Renata here who was a great help).
We did 6 days on Safari in Tanzania and 2 days of other activities around Arusha. Everything was very well organised and everyone from the company we met was super friendly and professional and spoke great English.
In particular our main safari guide Bosco was incredible. Not only was he exceptional in his amazing knowledge of the animal and ability to spot the wildlife (we saw literally everything), but also he made us feel so welcome in the country and we had so many interesting conversations with him about the culture and life in Tanzania. He showed us amazing hospitality and friendliness.
We stayed in mid range accommodation for our trip and overall the price we got for the trip was very competitive I found.
One more shout out, I told them I was planning to propose to my girlfriend during this trip and they threw in a romantic private dinner in the Serengeti free of charge and helped organise everything and keep it secret, and it made for a very memorable engagement ❤️.