Amazing
Sokio was amazing!! He was thoughtful, pleasant and fun. He worked very hard to find the animals and scenes for us. We felt he was trying to get the best views of animal activity for us and he did. We saw 3 mother lions with 6 cubs and watched them for a long time as he kept re- positioning the car. He found every animal in the park. He continued to do this for each park we went to. He was our guide for 4 straight long days. He is very smart and speaks multiple languages and He is very professional. He cleaned the car before each day and restocked food. He opened the door for me and made sure we were comfortable and our needs were met!! What a truly lovely person. I plan to tell my friends and family to request him!
HU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We spent five truly amazing days with Omari frim Bobby Camping , and we could not have asked for a better guide. He exceeded all our expectations. A close family friend had recommended Bobby Camping to us, and now we completely understand why.
With more than 25 years of experience, Omari has incredible knowledge of the park. He knows exactly where to go and has eyes like no other, he spots animals that most people would easily miss. Thanks to him, we were almost always in the best possible position for sightings, often experiencing incredible moments that others could only hear about later on the radio.
Omari was also always happy to share his knowledge. He explained the animals’ behaviour, the ecosystem, and the landscape in a very engaging way, which made the experience even more special.
During our safari we were lucky enough to see baby elephants, baby giraffes, baby lions, baby zebras, baby wildebeest, and even a baby cheetah. Over the five days we saw 34 lions in total, as well as thousands of zebras and wildebeest migrating across the plains.
Omari made us feel safe, relaxed, and happy throughout the entire trip. No matter how long the day was, even after driving more than eight hours he was always cheerful, patient, and enthusiastic.
The entire Bobby Camping team was also incredibly welcoming and professional. They organized our transport from the airport to our hotel and arranged a magical day in Arusha, which was the perfect way to start our adventure.
It was truly an unforgettable experience, and we would highly recommend both Omari and Bobby Camp to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Disappointing Experience
Our experience with Soul of Tanzania was extremely disappointing. What was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime safari trip travelling with friends who were celebrating their honeymoon turned into a stressful and poorly managed situation.
Despite paying the full tour cost upfront, a large part of the Tanzanian portion of the itinerary was never delivered due to civil unrest and a government-mandated border closure, so circumstances completely outside of our control. Rather than working toward a fair outcome, the company placed the financial responsibility entirely on us.
As a result, we lost over USD $10,000 for services that were never provided, and were even charged for add-ons that we never received. When we asked for a refund for the undelivered portion of the trip, the company refused and instead relied strictly on cancellation policies.
Communication throughout the situation was very poor. Our urgent messages were largely ignored while conditions around us escalated.
During a time of confirmed fatalities and increasing unrest, we were left without clear guidance, reliable contact, or emergency support. We were also redirected to a significantly cheaper lodge that we did not choose, while still being expected to absorb the financial loss.
For a company that markets itself as “premium,” the handling of this situation felt dismissive and focused on protecting their policies rather than supporting their customers.
What should have been a special trip with friends celebrating their honeymoon ended up being a deeply frustrating and upsetting experience. Based on how our situation was handled, we would urge others to proceed with caution before booking with Soul of Tanzania.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unprofessional response to unrest, poor support, and major losses for cancelled services.
Very poor handling of an already difficult situation
I travelled with my wife and friends on a safari organised through Soul of Tanzania. What should have been an incredible trip ended up being extremely stressful and disappointing due to how the company handled an unexpected crisis.
Because of civil unrest and a government-mandated border closure, the Tanzanian portion of our itinerary could not go ahead. While we completely understand that events like this are outside of anyone’s control, the way the situation was managed by Soul of Tanzania was unacceptable.
Despite having paid the full cost of the trip in advance, we were left absorbing losses of more than USD $10,000 for services that were never delivered. We were also billed for additional services that we ultimately did not receive.
Communication from the company during this time was slow and often unhelpful. Rather than working with us toward a reasonable solution, we were repeatedly directed to cancellation policies and advised to pursue travel insurance instead. During a period of significant unrest in the region, we felt largely unsupported and without clear guidance.
We were also redirected to an alternative lodge that was noticeably lower in standard and cost than what we had originally booked, yet the financial difference was never fairly addressed.
For a company that promotes itself as providing premium safari experiences, the lack of support, accountability, and transparency we encountered was extremely disappointing.
Unfortunately, based on our experience, I would not recommend Soul of Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrible crisis handling, poor communication, and over $10k lost for services never delivered.
Very disappointing experience with Soul of Tanzania
We travelled with friends on what was meant to be a once in a lifetime safari to celebrate their honeymoon. Unfortunately, our experience with Soul of Tanzania was extremely disappointing and stressful.
Despite paying the full cost of our tour upfront, the entire Tanzanian portion of our itinerary was ultimately cancelled due to civil unrest and a government-mandated border closure - circumstances completely outside our control. While we understand that unexpected events can occur when travelling, what was most upsetting was how the situation was handled by Soul of Tanzania.
Instead of working with us to find a fair solution, the company placed the entire financial burden on us. We were left with losses exceeding USD $10,000 for services that were never delivered, and we were also charged for add-on services that we did not receive.
Communication throughout the situation was frustrating and often unhelpful. We were repeatedly referred back to cancellation policies and encouraged to pursue travel insurance rather than being offered meaningful support or accountability from the company. Information provided to us was sometimes inconsistent, and at times communication appeared to occur with our driver without our knowledge while our urgent messages went unanswered.
During a period of escalating unrest and confirmed fatalities in the region, we felt extremely vulnerable and unsupported. There was no clear crisis management plan, no reliable emergency contact, and very little guidance on what we should do next.
At one point we were diverted to an alternative lodge that was significantly cheaper than the accommodation we had originally booked, yet we were still expected to absorb the financial loss ourselves.
It also took several weeks for the company to provide even a partial response regarding refunds or next steps, during which time we continued to incur additional unexpected travel expenses.
For a company that markets itself as a premium safari provider, the level of support and professionalism we experienced was far below expectations. The overall handling of the situation felt dismissive and heavily focused on protecting the company rather than assisting their clients during a difficult and unpredictable situation.
Sadly, based on our experience, we would not recommend Soul of Tanzania.
UY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really Good! Punctual at the pickup
Rudzani was really kind and punctual. He tells me a lot about Johannesburg and the kruger
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
0/5 — Extremely Disappointing and Deeply Mismanaged Experience
My experience with Soul of Tanzania was profoundly disappointing. What should have been a once in a lifetime safari, became one of the most stressful and financially damaging trips we’ve ever taken.
Despite having paid the full cost upfront, none of the Tanzanian portion of our itinerary was delivered after civil unrest and a government mandated border closure made it impossible to enter the country. This was completely outside our control. Instead of assisting us or sharing the burden, Soul of Tanzania placed all the financial loss on us. We ended up more than USD $10,000 out of pocket for services we never received, including charges for add ons that were never provided.
Major issues we encountered:
• No accountability: They refused to refund the true value of the undelivered services, only offering what they managed to recover from suppliers.
• Unhelpful and condescending communication: Their representative repeatedly hid behind cancellation policies, suggested we might face further charges, and pushed us toward travel insurance rather than taking responsibility.
• Contradictory information: Their emails were inconsistent, they denied previous statements, and they communicated with our driver without our knowledge while ignoring our urgent messages.
• Poor crisis management: During a period of confirmed fatalities and escalating unrest, we were left without reliable contact, emergency support, or a clear plan.
• Forced downgrade: We were diverted to a significantly cheaper lodge we did not choose, yet were still expected to absorb the financial loss.
• Slow and evasive responses: It took nearly a month to receive even a partial reply, all while we continued to incur emergency expenses.
For a company that markets itself as a premium operator, their behavior was anything but. They were evasive, dismissive, and entirely focused on protecting themselves rather than supporting their guests during a crisis.
Bottom line, if you value professionalism, transparency, safety, and basic fairness, I strongly recommend avoiding Soul of Tanzania. Their handling of our situation was negligent, unethical, and extremely disappointing.
We would not recommend them to anyone.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional service, terrific variety, amazing guides
Quotes, changes to itinerary and questions pre tour were dealt with very efficiently. My tour was exceptional thanks to respectful, caring and thoughtful guides and driver Anna & Gerrard going above and beyond. Occasionally when photo opportunities didnt arise with locals and animals they created them. The tour had terrific variety and the surprise zip gliding through rainforests was really appreciated. True value for money. Thanks heaps!
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Packed with adventures
We had a truly lovely safari experience from start to finish. The planning and organization were excellent, and Nancy, who helped with the booking, was incredibly flexible and helpful throughout the whole process. She made everything easy and smooth for us, which we really appreciated.
The itinerary itself was very well thought out and flowed nicely. During the safaris we were incredibly lucky and saw so many animals, including some that are quite rare to spot, like a leopard, cheetahs, and even both black and white rhinos.
Daniel, our guide, was very kind and he made sure we always felt comfortable and well taken care of during the drives.
The accommodations were amazing, and the food was extremely good, which made the whole experience even more special. It was also really nice to support a local business, which made the trip feel more personal and authentic.
Overall it was a wonderful experience and we would happily recommend this safari to others.
CA
Okavango Adventure
Having spent 10 days with Sox and his crew camping in Moremi Game Reserve, we felt very well taken care of and were impressed by the attention to detail Sox gave to the organization of our trip. He and his crew of 3 were very professional and tuned into the individual needs of the 6 members of our group. As a guide, Sox had a sixth sense about where to find animals and accurately reading their behaviours. Every day there was an exciting and sometimes rare sighting and we were all sad to leave at the end. We felt safe at all times given Sox's lifetime of experience living around the wildlife, and the caution he used when there was potential danger. Our cook consistently prepared delicious meals with good variety including freshly baked bread - he clearly loved and took pride in his cooking. The 2 assistants did the work of setting up and breaking camp and generally kept things in order with precision and efficiency. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and the warmth, friendliness and sense of humour that Sox and each of his crew had contributed greatly to this.