65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent!! Highly recommend
Our recent experience with Safari Soles on a combined 3-day safari and 8-day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro exceeded all expectations. The journey began with a delightful stay at the Arusha Farm House, where the hospitality was unmatched. Geoffrey Samwel, the receptionist, went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, while Happy and Witness in the dining services accommodated my nut allergy, providing delicious and safe meal options throughout our stay.
Our transfer drivers, including Baltaza, Rafael, and William, were great. They provided an stress-free transition between the airport, hotel, and various adventure points. The safari, led by our knowledgeable driver Izak, was a highlight. His expertise in navigating the best spots for wildlife viewing and his insightful answers to our questions enriched our experience. The lodge accommodation, integrated with the local Masai tribe, offered a unique cultural immersion, highlighting the authenticity of our safari adventure. We saw thousands of animals in migration and the big five, up close with lions walking up to our jeep.
Undoubtedly, the best part of our trip was the trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our chief guide (Antipas) and assistant guide (Emanuel) were seasoned mountaineers, who provided a top notch experience. Their professionalism, combined with a strong understanding of the mountain and its cultural significance, provided a safe and enriching experience. The porter team, led by a skilled chef who catered to my dietary restrictions with exceptional care, contributed significantly to our ability to summit. They ensured our food and utilities were hygienic and our belongings were safe and undamaged. Their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail were commendable.
The sense of community fostered by the guides and porters with fellow climbers created a vibrant, social atmosphere at the camps, making our experience even more enjoyable.
As experienced climbers, my father and I appreciated the team's ability to tailor the pace to our skill level, allowing for an optimal climbing experience. For safety precautions, Antipas and Emanuel would temper our pace when needed but also push us when facing challenging aspects of the trek. It is no wonder they have such a high success rate in summiting! The views on the summit were breathtaking and our team took every opportunity to take pictures of us and explain the ecosystems and nuances of the mountain.
In conclusion, Safari Soles delivered an exceptional adventure, with professional service, cultural immersion, and attention to health and safety. I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking an unforgettable African safari and climbing experience regardless of experience level.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days Masai Mara
Ordinarily, I’m not the person to do reviews coz I like to keep my travels private, however, I was impressed by this tour agency. Though slightly young in business, they made my whole stay in Kenya a worth while experience. I was particularly impressed by how agile and innovative the tour guide was. I love the African Savannah and the expansive Masai Mara came in handy. I saw all the animals in proximity, our driver was really a genius, I have been on a safari before and I know its not easy coming in close contact with many animals, I must credit the team that was taking us around and I recommend everyone looking for adventure in Africa to consider doing it with ThinkScene Safaris
LT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful tour
This tour was excelent. The safari was perfect, we saw all Big Five. After safari we hike at Kilimanjaro mountain surrounded by all greenery feels like in heaven. All tour was planed perfect, value for money. Our friend group advise for everyone the Vision Safari Tour 👍
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect
I would like to express my deep gratitude to the entire team at Kimgoni agency for making our four-day safari in Tanzania so memorable. In particular, I want to sincerely thank Edgar and Peter for their outstanding dedication and care throughout our journey. Their expertise, passion for nature, and willingness to share their knowledge greatly enriched our experience. Their hospitality and constant availability made every moment spent with them a true pleasure.
I also want to commend the hotel staff for their warm welcome and their constant concern for our comfort. Their professionalism and kindness contributed to creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, where we felt at home after a day of adventure.
Thank you to the entire Kimgoni team for exceeding our expectations and for making this safari as magical as possible. It was an experience we will always cherish and recommend to anyone looking for an authentic adventure in Tanzania.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gave us a great tour of Kruger and the Panorama route
Picked us up at the airport on time and drove us to Kruger and our accommodation for 2 nights at Sabie River bush lodge. Great location right next to Kruger where Hippos would play right in front of lodge. The lodge was fine, the food was less than acceptable. served child portions with old food at times. We saw big 5 2 times on our tour of Kruger. great experience. Then they drove us up to Panorama route and showed us all the cool sites up there with Gods window, waterfalls and Blyde river canyon. Drove us back to airport on a really bad road. driver would go so fast and then slow down really quickly for 3 hours, made my wife sick from the driving so erratic. We are happy with our tour and tour operator. I would recommend this tour for anybody who wants to be taken care of for the tour of Kruger.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They did not show up
Booked a Chobe Safari with them and exchanged lots of emails beforehand but then they simply did not show up at the agreed time. The entire day was lost as obviously it was not possible to find anyone else.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect choice :)
We had a great experience. It was better than we ever expected. Simon, our guide, was perfect and he made our visit truely unique. We would always book again. 100% recommended :)
Thank you!
Peter and Laura from Germany
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Seamless and Amazing Experience 🤩
I was a solo traveller treating myself for a special birthday and the whole experience could not of been better. My guide/drive Lawrence was simply the best - relaxed, friendly, thoughtful and very kind!
Everything went according to plan - my various lodges were exceptional, food amazing (I am vegetarian) and the game drives were some of the best I have been on (and I have been on a lot!) I concentrated on Southern and Central Malawi and South Luanga NP, Zambia - everything I did was amazing! I have am very well traveled but this trip was one of my favourites!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was excellent and very accommodating.
I recently went on a 2-day Masai Mara trip arranged by Gemfinders, and it exceeded my expectations! Our driver/guide Haojish from Gemfinders was exceptional, going above and beyond to ensure we saw as many animals as possible in the national reserve. He was incredibly helpful, kind, and accommodating throughout the journey. I had a fantastic overall experience and would highly recommend it. The only minor downside was the limited electricity supply at the camp, which wasn't mentioned in the itinerary. A heads-up about this would have been appreciated.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Small group tours dedicated to showing you the REAL Zambia experience!
My companion and I took the Zambia: 10 Days Nanzhila Cultural, Historical and Wildlife Safari Adventure” tour in May of 2022. We chose this tour because it was a well balanced tour including time spent in villages with actual villagers, historical sites, natural wonders, and wildlife of course. I was born in Zambia but was very young upon my family returning to the States. So I was excited to see and experience for myself, all that I had seen pictures of and heard stories of life there. The tour did not dissappoint! Because it ended up being just the two of us on the tour, the operator was able to customize the tour a bit to include the place where I was born and the village we lived in. We even got to meet the chief there! Tour is fast paced but with enough time to feel immersed. We were very well taken care of and the guides made us feel like family. We were grateful to find a tour operator that enabled us too afford our dream homecoming trip. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of five is due to a couple of last minute lodging bungles that were stressful. But in the end, we would do it all over again. We have so many amazing memories. Thank you Lochinvar Safaris!
