owner of oldbeast vacations
Oldbeast Vacations
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $75 to $900 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 Erik Lars | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Safari to Remember: Our Unforgettable Journey with Charles
We are beyond grateful for our incredible safari guide, Charles. From the very moment we met him, his warmth, kindness, and genuine care made us feel instantly welcomed. Charles isn’t just a guide; he’s a master of the wild. His unmatched skill in spotting and tracking wildlife turned every moment into a breathtaking discovery.
Thanks to his deep understanding of animal behavior, habitats, and movement patterns, we witnessed rare, magical encounters that most others would only dream of seeing. He could detect the smallest rustle or glimpse of an animal through dense bush, far beyond what anyone else could notice, and his interpretations of tracks brought us closer to the heart of nature than we ever imagined.
But Charles’s knowledge extended far beyond wildlife. He shared the richness of the local cultures, the history, the geography, the languages, and the unique way of life of the people he calls home. Every day, we felt completely safe, knowing he guided us with care and respect for the animals, all while positioning us perfectly for unforgettable views.
Charles’s dedication didn’t stop with the safari. Even after a 12+ hour drive back to Arusha, he made sure we were checked in and our luggage was properly tagged for our flight from Kogatende to Zanzibar. Beyond the game drives, the moments we shared meals together allowed us to connect with him personally; his stories, his laughter, and his spirit made this experience profoundly human as well as wild.
Charles isn’t just a safari guide; he’s a memory maker, a storyteller, and a guardian of the wilderness. Because of him, our safari became a once-in-a-lifetime journey we will carry in our hearts forever. We wholeheartedly recommend Oldbeast Vacations and especially Charles to friends, family, and anyone lucky enough to seek the magic of Africa.
Thank you, Charles, from the bottom of our hearts, from your Canadian friends!
