He did his job in a flawless and skillful manner which exceed our expectationss.
I always envied wild life and this was my first experience. The experience was just outstanding., It was adventurous and unexpectedly affordable. The operator or our guide was meticulous , knowledgeable and reliable. This made me fall in love with the wildlife. I'm planning to do it again in November. I can't wait.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They went above and beyond to ensure we had the most amazing adventure of a life time.
We had the most amazing safari. Pedro was so helpful booking and organising the tour and went out of his way to make some extra changes that made our holiday even better.
Iddy our guide was so knowledgeable, kind, and ensured that we were having the most amazing time. The tour was definitely value for money and the memories that we made are invaluable. I have no hesitation recommending this tour company to anyone visiting Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly
I appreciated the excellent communication – they were persistent, incredibly friendly, and provided helpful, clear information in a delightful manner. The safari itself was truly fantastic, with a friendly and accommodating driver, as well as a comfortable jeep. The accommodations they arranged for us were outstanding. Every minute of our safari was thoroughly enjoyable.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable beautiful country and fantastic people
What an unbelievable beautiful country. We enjoyed every minute of it. The Safari with Spirit of Kenya and our guide Thomas exceeded all our expectations. This has been creating memories in the best way you can
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country with abundant wildlife and birds.
We went to 5 destinations. Ol Pejeta is notable for rhinos, Lake Nakuru for flamingos and giraffes, Lake Naivasha for birds, Amboseli for elephants and Masai Mara for everything (but especially lions). We recommend the balloon ride in Masai Mara. Our driver (Jason of Image Travel) was extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and made our trip enjoyable.
NG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, amazing and experienced
It was an amazing and wonderful experience for me and my wife. We were lucky to have an experienced tour guide who knew the history behind the sites we visited and told them with excitement and humor. Both the guide and the driver were so friendly and offered an exceptional service, stopping at strategic places for photos and relaxation. The trip is priceless and we are sure to recommend more friends to come visit.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A grate safari tour with a grate safari guide- nelson
We had a 6 says tour in senergeti,ngorongoro and tarangire . The guide we had- nelson, made the tour an unforgetable pleasure...his knowledge about the wild life is priceless,and his long experience in these areas brought us to see a wide veraity of animals. Sometimes he knew where an animal is before we even saw it with the binacular....
And he drives the car smooth like a pro.
We surely recommend him as a guide to the safari .
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly professional & knowledgeable | Would always choose them again!
We had such a great time and experience with Serengeti Smile and can highly recommend them to anyone! Communication was always great and fast and our time in Tarangire and Manyara was the absolute best. Our guide Gama was very knowledgeable, easy to get along with and made always sure we were at our happiest. Thank you so much for everything - we can't wait to be back!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A first class experience from start to finish
We just arrived in Arusha after a 9 day Safari in Kenya and Tanzania. We spent the first 4 days in Kenya. We started from Nairobi and visited Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara in Kenya. Our guides Francis and James were amazing. They were able to find game viewing opportunities where we were the only vehicle. These were special moments. There were many of these moments but 2 that stood out were seeing a Cheetah with a fresh young Wlidebeest kill. It was so quiet that you could hear the Cheetah breathing. We arrived not long after the hunt had finished and the Cheetah had pulled the Wildebeest into a secluded area between some shrubs. 50 metres away there were 10 + Vultures in a tree waiting for the scraps.
The second moment was finding a Lioness with 3 cubs. Again we were the only vehicle there. The lioness could care less that we were there but the cubs were wide eyed. It was a beautiful scene. We were here during the Great Migration and were able to witness a river crossing. A once in a lifetime experience. Francis and James were amazing guides and their knowledge of the area and animals were impressive.
In Tanzania our guide was Suleiman Masaky. "Sele" was an amazing guide and was also able to find us equally unique experiences. We were able to see a Leopard in a tree that had just killed a Thompson Gazelle. Unforgettable! Sele also found 2 Cheetahs and we were the only vehicle there. The moments where you are alone with the animal are so special because it is so quiet and peaceful.
If you are going to book through Soul of Tanzania ask for Sele as guide in Tanzania and ask for Francis in Kenya. They will not disappoint. The accommodations were all very good. A highlight for us was arriving at Tangagire Sima Lodge on the last day and finding a herd of Elephants by the pool. Since the lodge backs onto the Tangagire Park and they have a small waterhole there were animals present throughout our stay. The other memory was at Pumzika Lodge in the Serengeti and hearing a Lion roar in the early morning very close to our tent!
The experience with Soul of Tanzania has been first rate from start to finish. We originally had planned this trip for 2020 and we had to postpone due to COVD. I worked with Sandy who was our Journey Designer. Sandy was amazing and communicated throughout the past 3 years. The company was so accommodating with allowing us to postpone until we felt comfortable to travel. As you may gather we highly recommend Soul of Tanzania for your Safari. Without question everything they promised they delivered.
RO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mixed
Overall, the adventure went well. In detail, we saw wild animals - that's why we went to Tanzania in the first place - and sometimes they were so close... right next to the jeep's front wheel OMG. We had Mister T, Lewis, Silas as our guides and Piu as a chef in Ngorongoro. On the first day of the safari, the jeep had issues when it exceeded 35 km/h, and we lost a few hours trying to fix it at a Mad Max-style service center :). The response was that it could be repaired if taken elsewhere for a part, and all of us in the group chose to continue using it as it was. On the second day, a different jeep, a different guide, and a different group: this time, the gearbox broke down right before entering the park, before the ticket gate. After a few phone calls done by Silas, we were told that it would be fixed in an hour. After an hour, we were told it would take another 2 hours. After the first hour of the two, we were informed that we would receive a replacement vehicle around 3 - 4:30 pm. After a while, Silas managed to persuade another driver (just entering the park) from a different company to take each of us to our respective accommodations - we drove for 6 hours with only a few stops because it was already getting dark, and the driver didn't have time to return back safely. The vehicles were not properly checked, which posed risks (what if we were already near the group of relaxed lions we photographed next to the front wheel? What if the vehicle didn't start? I'm sure Silas would have found solutions, but I would have preferred not to have these worries :). The first night of accommodation was at Boma Lodge - excellent lodging and food. The second night was at An'gata Lodge - MASH-style tents, a dedicated team - we were escorted to and from the tents by a team member using walkie-talkies; good food. The third night was at a camping tent, and the toilet/shower area needs improvements. Good food cooked by Piu. During the night we were visited by zebras OMG :) I'm glad that, overall, the safari was a success. We took memorable photos/videos and returned safely, with no unpleasant incidents regarding food. I can recommend improvements in communication between guides and tourists AND regular technical checks of the vehicles. Regarding tips, I agree with it up to the point where there is so much pressure that it can be believed that salaries are not paid from the money tourists pay for the safari (and it's not a small amount), and guides rely solely on tips. I hope that is not the case.