65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Explorer Kenya are a very competent, helpful team, and provided a great value experience for us.
Explorer Kenya and our guide provided us a fabulous safari. We dealt with the company direct, and their communications were prompt and helpful. The choice of itinerary was excellent, including both the Masai Mara and a couple of quieter reserves, providing good contrasts in environment and viewing experience. All the accommodations were great and provided good food and pictureseque settings.
Timan was a considerate driver and allowed us some flexibility, as we were on a private safari. He managed to deal with all the challenges of the tour in good humour. The trip was very good value for money.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
Communication was clear concise n constant. Service was beyond our expectations by worth every penny. The tour company took care of us every step of the way. Our daily driver John was extremely accommodating and diligent about finding the BIG 5 for us. John made sure we were always taken care of and Caren checked on us daily. I would highly recommend this organization for a trip of a lifetime !!!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Matthys van Aswegen has arranged three fabulous trips for me!!
I have just returned from my third visit to my favorite safari camps in Botswana. Each time I have taken a different friend with me. I always tell them that Matthys van Aswegen is a master at organizing my trips, but it's not until they actually go with me that they realize I am not exaggerating! Every detail is addressed and any special requests I may have are always achieved. The very best part of this trip was that I actually got to meet Matthys and his dear wife, Leri, while I was in Cape Town. I was so happy to finally have the chance to personally thank him for all he has done to provide me with the beauty and magic of Africa. I already have another trip planned for April, 2025, and perhaps even another in 2026. Thank you Discover Africa and Matthys!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing experience of our lives! I cannot recommend Amazing Memories enough!
Honestly an amazing experience. Everyone at Amazing Memories was extremely helpful and professional. They helped us navigate flight cancellations and changes to our schedule and could not have made the experience any better.
Of course we could not leave a review without giving special shouts to our amazing guide Steve and Anne who helped make adjustments in real-time to our trip.
100% recommend for anyone considering a safari, we felt in very safe hands. Aware there are so many choices for operators but honestly I’d recommend choosing Amazing Memories, you won’t regret it.
And of course seeing the big 5 and so much more made it all the more special
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Lifetime Safari Experience
We had an incredible safari with Ernest and Innocent from Safari Soles. It was our first safari, so we didn’t really know what to expect. Not only were they expert guides, but they’re incredibly friendly, caring and enthusiastic humans. After the trip, it was quite clear your safari guide can dictate how good or bad your safari goes, and I can say ours was a 10/10. If I ever go back to Tanzania for a safari, my preference would be to go with Ernest or Innocent again.
They have a host of knowledge about the animals, environment and history of the national parks, which made the entire trip not only fun but super informative as well. As for logistics, the lodging across the board was incredible, and our guides made sure we never missed a beat. There will be early mornings (waking up at 5:30-6:00 to catch the early game drive), there will be long days on the road, and it’s in these moments that it’s even more important that you get along with your safari guide. Thanks Ernest & Innocent, for the trip of a lifetime!
Some tips: make sure you get snacks before your safari for the drives; be patient; tipping culture is widespread, be sure to tip the many individuals who help you along your journey; stay present and enjoy the scenery in front of you!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ernest and Innocent were such cool guides
As background info, a lot of people go as a couples trip but I went with 8 other friends as a big group and if you have a group of friends that you can travel with I recommend booking a private tour with Safari Soles, it's so much fun!
The first guides we met at the airport in Kilimanjaro: Chief and Andrew were so cool and funny for the one day tour around Arusha before we started safari it was a great start to our adventures.
And then we were off to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti with our guides Ernest and Innocent who were not only knowledgeable on literally everything we had questions on, were great drivers as well and hilarious when we had a moment to really chat around mealtime. We never felt shy about asking to stop for a scenic photo or just a question on life. It was such a good time that I felt like our days flew by seeing all the animals and the endless plains.
Safari soles even helped us book a flight straight out of Serengeti to Zanzibar to finish off our adventure.
While I was not the person in my group to book this safari tour, I was very happy that we were able to tailor the tour for 8 people with all the places and animals we were aiming to see on our adventures with lodging that was within our budget.
Magreth our point of contact to book really hooked us up!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime with Ernest and Innocent
Safari Soles went above and beyond to help us plan our safari. It was our first time going to Tanzania and going on a safari so none of us knew what to expect. We were a group of 9, so naturally Safari Soles offered us a private excursion with two jeeps. And with any big groups, we were a hot mess. We made so many requests/revisions to the itinerary and Magreth (our organzier) at Safari Soles was so patient with us. The itinerary was super user friendly and easy to navigate.
We bonded with all of our guides. Everyone was super friendly, and hoping we made life long friends with some of them. Big shout out to Chief and Andrew for giving us a warm welcome to Arusha. And all hail Ernestie and Inno for the trip of our life, from Tarangire National Park to Northern Serengeti. It was a lot of driving, and they were such troopers. Ernest was able to spot any animal from miles away, even when I had trouble finding them with binoculars! Both guides had years of experience. We felt safe in the jeeps with them, never did we feel like we were in danger. We were so sad to leave at the end.
10/10 plan your trip with Safari Soles!
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience. Great guide. Great food.
Top safari. We did the mixed lodging package and it was a superb experience to have all the different lodgings from luxury lodge to camping in a tent. Fun guide David and great food. Very recommended.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very professional tour operator
Very well organized safari. Good communication. We had a great 4 day safari with mixed accommodation. We had a wonderfull time.
BE
Fantastic 4 Day Safari.
First safari ever. 3 beautiful national parks in 4 days. Fantastic experience. Food, accomodation and guide were all top.