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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Reviews
Email Adam T | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely trustworthy tour operator with Estomih as a stand out guide.
My wife and I joined Safari Soles this August for an eight-day luxury safari, and we had an outstanding experience. Everything was extremely well coordinated from beginning to end. For anyone comparing different outfitters for a Tanzania safari, I wanted to highlight a few aspects of our experience that particularly stood out.
Most importantly, our guide, Estomih, was exceptional. He guided us for the six days we spent on safari and was everything we could have hoped for in a guide. In addition to speaking fluent English, Estomih grew up in the Western Serengeti and has an extraordinary knowledge of the area. He seemed to know every game trail and could navigate effortlessly without relying on GPS. He was also an excellent driver, deftly handling some very rough roads and repeatedly positioning us for remarkable wildlife encounters—often getting us into better viewing positions than other vehicles nearby.
Just as impressive was Estomih’s knowledge of the wildlife, ecology, and history of the region. He could answer seemingly every question we threw at him and added a tremendous amount of context to everything we saw. Beyond all of that, he is simply a warm, friendly, and enjoyable person to spend six days with. Estomih is truly a first-rate guide, and I would recommend him without hesitation.
Our experience with Safari Soles as a company was equally positive. They were thorough, transparent, and dependable throughout the entire process. Everything was carefully planned and happened exactly as communicated. Our Land Cruiser was very well equipped, and the accommodations throughout the trip were excellent.
One experience in particular says a great deal about the company. After we had agreed upon our accommodations and total price and had already paid our deposit, Safari Soles contacted us to say that our agreed-upon budget was actually sufficient to upgrade several of our accommodations at no additional cost. They could easily have kept the difference, and we would never have known. Instead, they passed that value back to us. I thought this was an exceptionally generous gesture and, more importantly, a reflection of the kind of honest, customer-oriented business practices you can expect when working with Safari Soles.
That same flexibility was evident at the end of our trip. When our departing flights changed at the last minute, Safari Soles was more than happy to rearrange our itinerary on very short notice, and the resulting changes worked out perfectly.
We came away extremely impressed with both the company and our guide. I am very happy to give Safari Soles—and Estomih in particular—my highest and completely unqualified recommendation. If we were planning another safari in Tanzania, I would not hesitate to work with them again.
CA
Email Peter and Josie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible Safari experience with Safari Soles
We just completed a 10night/11day trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar. We spent our first day in Arusha and 6 days on Safari, ending up in Zanzibar for the last few days. We visited Tarangire National Park, the Central and Northern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater. Tanzania is an amazingly beautiful country and the Safari experience exceeded all my expectations.
Jackson Thomas was our sales coordinator and he was extremely prompt and professional as we planned the trip. Even when we arrived, he continued to be an important source of information to confirm pickup times and arrange/change airport shuttles. He made the entire planning process and visit seamless.
Christian was our Safari guide. He was fun to spend time with over the 6 days we spent with him, and we enjoyed his sense of humor. We was very very good at being aware of potential animal sightings that were being discussed over the radio and he got us to many exceptional animal encounters. He was also extremely good at positioning our Land Rover for the best opportunities for pictures and videos. He was very patient and allowed us as much time as we wanted at each wildlife encounters. He was very knowledgeable regarding the wildlife and the country of Tanzania and was very patient in answering our questions. He did not feel compelled to talk to us at all times, which we liked, but would provide pertinent information when appropriate. I would recommend Chris to anyone considers a tour with Safari Soles.
Overall, an incredible trip. The accommodations and planning were excellent and we were well taken are of. Safari Soles is an excellent Tour operator with great people!!
Incredible safari
What can I say, an unforgettable experience! The credit for all this, in addition to the beauty of nature, undoubtedly goes to our guide Elli. With him, we not only saw unique places, but also had unforgettable moments. Everything was perfect.
Grazie Ellie
Email Sam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I wish I could give Jackson 6 stars! Smart, kind, and accommodating. He was extremely knowledgeable
This was truly an unforgettable experience. Jackson was an amazing guide and my family and I will most certainly remember this as the best trip we have ever taken. We saw everything, and the authenticity was second to none.
A Knowledgeable and genuine person
My first experience visiting the safari in Africa was absolutely amazing it could not have gone any smoother, our guide Jackson was so helpful and kind. He knew so much about all the animals and the surroundings around us. It was awesome and I 100% recommend doing this so worth it!
IT
Email Carlo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
ELLI'S SAFARI! UNFORGETTABLE.
The Safari experience is known to be thrilling because you expect to see the wonder of nature's gift. But what made the difference was Elli, who made this experience unique and unforgettable with her empathy and smile. I will cherish this wonderful and unique experience forever. I not only saw lions, zebras, elephants, and fantastic landscapes, but I also met a friend named Elli who loves her job, and I will have the pleasure of hosting him if he comes to spend his holidays in Sicily, to hug him and share unique moments like those we had during these four days of Safari. Meeting people like him is a blessing for those who have the opportunity, and I can say with my eyes closed that I have made a friend who I know will love me and will always love me. Elli and the Safari were pure life!
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Email Martina A. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
My 4-day safari in Tanzania was simply unforgettable! 🐘🦁❤️ We were lucky enough to visit wonderful parks, immersing ourselves fully in nature and experiencing moments we will cherish forever. We saw so many spectacular animals up close and witnessed breathtaking landscapes. But what made this experience truly special was Elli herself: with her friendly nature, helpfulness, and deep knowledge, she guided us every step of the way—explaining the wildlife and nature, and helping us discover Tanzania with a sense of wonder. She was a fantastic guide, always attentive to our needs and able to turn every day into a new adventure. Thanks to her, we didn't just visit Tanzania—we truly experienced it. 🇹🇿✨ Thank you so much, Elli, for making these four days so special. We’re taking home not just photos, but—above all—the memories and emotions of a trip we will never forget.
Magical places and an experience made unforgettable by Elli, the guide who accompanied me and my family.
Magical places and an unforgettable experience made even more special by Elli, the guide who accompanied me and my friends on this safari\. 🐘🦁🌿
Elli showed us the most beautiful animals of the savannah and gave us smiles and memories that I will cherish in my heart forever\. ❤️
Thank you, Elli, for making this journey truly unforgettable\. ✨
HK
Email Susan Lai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience
9-day great migration safari
safari guide: Frank Cheddy
Sales: Renata
In general, me and my husband have a very pleasant experience with Safari Soles and their guides. Detail comments below for reference:
A. Itnerary
We booked the tour with Safari soles. Renata from sales team is super efficient in response and helped us arrange everything, from initial planning to lateron hotel late check out arrangement. Despite we have changed quite a number of times on the itnerary, Renata is very patient to accommodate our needs. Safari Soles respond the best out of my other 5 quotations made from other companies. The plan went exactly the same as what has agreed.
Way to improve: We have informed well before that we wish to join the night safari but was told that we could discuss and pay when we arrive. Turn out we were told on day 1 that our hotel is not near to the night safari place and it would not be cost and time effective to do the night safari. Of course we are very happy this honest conversation, otherwise we would be spending long hours on the traffic. But if this arrangement could be planned ahead, we have one more experience to add on our bucket list.
B. Safari
Our guide Frank Cheddy is so experienced and perfect. He has good eyes and communicates constantly on walkie talkie to obtain latest animal news from peers. We saw all we want to see: the crossing for 3 times in an afternoon, the big 5 (except the leopard which Frank has been trying hard to find for 3 days, but ya.. we just have no luck on that this time), the ugly 5 and many other interesting scenes like lion eating a buffalo, lion mating, hyenas attacking baby buffalo, etc. Frank knows exactly what tourists want to see and brought us to the right place at the right time. We just love Frank to be our safari guide.
C. Food
Dont expect too much especially when you are in the national parks, and Safari Soles has remembered our dietary requirements and communicated to the guides, which you can see their attention to details.
Way to improve: Maybe to at least provide 2 choices to clients, like western or Eastern so that at least there is a variety out of limitation in rural areas.
D. Accomodation
We chose a mid-range package and all come to/ out of our expectation.
- We are impressed by the stars we can see from Safari Haven Migration Camp.
- One surprising moment was at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, where at night we heard the sound of lion roaring, and then the painful screaming from the buffalo!! We hardly had the courage to go out to the balcony (and anyway we are unable to see anything in dark). Next morning we saw from our balcony, just 40m away 5 lions were eating 2 buffalos!!! What a breath taking moment!!! The view at Kubu Kubu is also spectacular that we so wish that we have booked 2 nights instead of just 1!!
- The view of Mount Kilimanjaro is also fabulous from Gran Melia Arusha.
Unforgettable Safari Experience with Safari Souls & Simon!
Unforgettable Safari Experience with Safari Souls & Simon!
Safari Souls organized the trip of a lifetime, perfecting every detail from seamless planning and top-tier hotels to a brand-new, ultra-comfortable safari vehicle. Their dedication is unmatched—when our return flight was unexpectedly canceled, they stepped in immediately and worked tirelessly to get us home safely, even though we hadn't booked flights through them.
The highlight of our trip was our driver and guide, Simon. Exceptionally safe and skilled behind the wheel, he was remarkably patient, warm, and flexible with our kids. His incredible wildlife-spotting expertise helped us see every animal on our wish list, and it was clear other guides relied on his knowledge. Deeply respectful, thoughtful, and professional, Simon felt like family. We would book with Safari Souls and request Simon again in a heartbeat!