CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent local company
Communication at first was great. I mixed up the dates of the trip and realized the same day I was supposed to be picked up (according to me) and Edison arranged last minute everything perfectly and super fast for me to do the tour as planned even though I made a mistake with the dates.
Our driver Amanya was very friendly, professional and we had a lot of fun together.
We did the gorilla trekking which was a great experience and the Batwa community visit which was super interesting as well.
I personally love the fact that this is NOT a foreginer-owned company but locally owned and managed so they know best!! Can't recommend them enough!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip
Great trip from Kigali to Binwi Forest in Uganda for Gorilla trekking. Emily handled the booking process very helpfully, and Innocent picked me up, got me across the borders easily and got me everywhere on time, and was very informative. Cheaper than seeing the gorillas in Rwanda and Freka Holidays was very good value for money
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
We booked a 6 day ‘luxury honeymoon’ safari with Zohar relatively last minute (approximately 4 weeks before). We found Zohar online through reading several good reviews.
From the start, the communication with the company was absolutely fantastic! Lilian and the team amended our safari itinerary several times to personalise it to EXACTLY what we wanted.
We initially communicated with the company via email, and we began speaking with Lilian through WhatsApp from about one week before the trip. This was a fantastic way to ask questions and actually speak to the team before arrival.
We were greeted by a very smart driver at Kilimanjaro airport. From the go we were treated like royalty - they gave us fresh juice and snacks and a few extra goodies (I won’t ruin the surprises!)
We drove to the office to meet Lilian and the team. Lilian introduced us to our safari guide (who would be with with us for the whole time) and she went through the whole itinerary to make sure that we were happy.
Lilian created a WhatsApp group for us and checked up on us regularly throughout the week. This made us feel very looked after!
The whole trip was phenomenal. So well organised and so much fun.
Our safari guide was Tom. He was incredible and such an asset to Zohar! Tom ensured that we were happy and comfortable. Nothing was too much for him (one night he even found us at dinner to give us our binoculars we left in the car (as we needed them early in the morning for the balloon ride).
Tom was always happy and very informative. He taught us so much about all of the animals as well as about the culture of the country.
Tom was such a great guide. His experience enabled him to know exactly where certain animals were likely to be (which comes in handy when we were looking for the rarer animals). Tom ensured we saw EVERY animal on our list (even cheetahs and a leopard!). We were so impressed with him. In the mornings we would be like ‘it would be good if we could see a…’ and he made sure we did!! We couldn’t have picked a better guide.
The lodges we stayed at were top class! And the food was lovely. One of us is very fussy with food but we always had something yummy to eat.
Even after the safari Lilian was checking up on us to make sure that we flew to our next destination safely and she was on hand to help us if we needed her.
Zohar offer a 5* service. We have already recommended them to all of our friends and family.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service, quality and planning 5-day Tanzanian Safari 3-day Zanzibar beach extension
Jose with The Soul of Tanzania arranged for a five-day safari in Tanzania with a three-day beach extension in Zanzibar. My trip far exceeded my expectations in both locations and on all levels. My guide for the safari, Emmanuel, was a real treasure. He was very knowledgeable and loved to converse and share information about the history, culture, animals and people of Tanzania. I felt from our first meeting that I had made a new friend which made everything so much fun and enjoyable. There were several things that I really wanted to experience as part of the safari like visiting the Maasai people and also having a meal of authentic, traditional dishes. He made those things happen and so much more. Our lodging was unique and the food was exceptional. The Zanzibar extension at the Pongwe Beach Hotel was magical with my room just steps from with water, a great staff and more amazing food. The Soul of Tanzania arranged for a driver and guide in Zanzibar to explore Stone Town which in my opinion is a must-see with the history, fabulous marketplace and the Freddie Mercury Museum. I highly recommend having The Soul of Tanzania customize an experience for you.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First rate experience
An African safari vacation for most people is the trip of a lifetime. It is exotic, distant and potentially quite expensive. Therefore, a reputable tour operator and experienced travel agent are essential. Alice Lombard, with Discover Africa, curated and oversaw a perfect itinerary for us throughout Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Our camps, hotels, guides and transfers were outstanding. Every aspect of our travel was seamless and problem free. We were completely satisfied. When we return to Africa, we will absolutely use Discover Africa once again. We could not have been in more capable hands.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Patrick from Mmilo Tours organized for us a six days tour starting with the cradle of humanity and then moving towards the Kruger Park for a several day's Safari. Our guide was Anton Joubert.
Patrick organized the trip brilliantly. He was very keen to listen to our wishes and last-minute changes. Our daughter caught Corona the day before departure, but Patrick rearranged all the accommodations free of charge. As a result, we postponed the trip, and on the second attempt, everything went smoothly.
Anton was there to pick us up at the airport and took terrific care of us. His car is perfectly maintained and clean, and he is very knowledgeable. He took us through the Panorama route and entertained us with a lot of information on the culture and economy of South Africa. He always ensured we were on time and could enjoy each sight the best way possible.
We stayed at the Mjejane Lodge for the Safari, which was fantastic. The food was delicious, the room very spacious, and the guides for the Safari managed to show us all the big five plus lots of other things. We all enjoyed our time there.
If you are considering booking a Safari in South Africa, Mmilo Tours is the way to go. Again, you are in good hands with Patrick.
PS: On the first night, we stayed in Dullstroom at the Highlander. This place was great, and the food was exquisite.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magic expérience with Suricata safari
Everything was truly perfect! Smooth airport pickup by Mister T. Clear and reassuring breafing from Ally. And incredible safari with our Guide Rocky with whom we spent 5 unforgettable days.
In addition to being professional, friendly, human, competent and funny, he allowed us to see incredible things. (circulate among dozens of elephants, experience the migration of wildebeest and zebras up close, approach dozens of lions resting in the afternoon or feeding in the early morning, see the rare rhinos still existing, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles or even the inaccessible Leopard…)
I warmly recommend Suricata Safari and thank you again to the entire Hilary team who, thanks to their availability and responsiveness, allowed us to experience these magical and timeless moments.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Chasing sunsets and seeing the ‘Big 5’
Wow! Wow is a word we said over and over again throughout our safari with Gerry. We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Western and Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater during our time, as well as Arusha and Karatu. Gerry picked us up and dropped us off on time, and he was always a safe and competent driver. We called him the ‘Number 1 Sunset-Chaser’, as he always managed to get us in the best spots to watch the sun go down, and he was always on the lookout for the animals. He understood and listened to our love of big cats, and we were fortunate enough to see lions with cubs, lions and leopards sleeping in trees, lions hunting, cheetah and cubs, serval and caracal cats. This safari in Tanzania enabled us to see more than we ever had before. Thank you Gerry for keeping us safe and giving us such a wonderful experience with memories to treasure. Booking with Savannah Explorers was simple and easy, and everything went as planned. I would definitely recommend this company and especially Gerry as a guide.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A magical and timeless moment. Reservation and support at the top. safari with our simply perfect ro
Everything was truly perfect! Smooth airport pickup by Mister T. Clear and reassuring breafing from Ally. And incredible safari with our Guide Rocky with whom we spent 5 unforgettable days.
In addition to being professional, friendly, human, competent and funny, he allowed us to see incredible things. (circulate among dozens of elephants, experience the migration of wildebeest and zebras up close, approach dozens of lions resting in the afternoon or feeding in the early morning, see the rare rhinos still existing, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles or even the inaccessible Leopard…)
I warmly recommend Suricata Safari and thank you again to the entire Hilary team who, thanks to their availability and responsiveness, allowed us to experience these magical and timeless moments.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James is the only guide I will explore Africa with & highly recommend requesting him.
We went on an 11-day safari and I can't imagine any of these days without our amazing guide, James. Jocky provided plenty of water and great accommodations. There were a few lodges I would recommend spending the higher tier pricing, but overall they were all great stays. Sweetwater in Olpejeta is a must-stay!
