Email Caitriona McKnight | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari trip ever!!
We chose a 3 day safari trip, Day 1: Tarangire National Park, Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater, Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park. Simon was assigned our guide for all 3 days and we stayed overnight at Twiga lodge. We were greeted warmly by Godlisten at Arusha airport and met at the end of our trip (and dropped off at the airport). All parks were very different and each well worth a trip to, however it was the people that made the trip so amazing!
SIMON is an amazing 5* guide, not only is his subject knowledge excellent and totally up to date, but his knowledge and his interest extends beyond the safari animals to all of the surrounding nature. Theres rarely a question he cannot answer - and believe me we asked loads. When uncertain, he has the humility to admit that he doesn’t know and will research into it, returning quickly with an answer.
His genuine total respect for the animals and indeed the whole environment is impressive! What stands out most is his enthusiasm, sense of humour, love of the animals (they come first) and genuine love of his own profession.
We were treated like royalty by all staff, at Twiga Lodge, and they were so genuinely nice people. Rooms are clean - nice shower, clean sheets and towels - just what you want. We had been on safari all day. It was lovely to be greeted by the receptionist JACQUELINE, who showed us around. It was lovely to see the welcoming swimming pool and even nicer to be assigned our very own chef for the evening - FAUSTINE SONGA . The food was perfect, he cooked us the best soup we have both ever tasted / pumpkin soup, WOW! It is impossible (and we tired) to find a better Hotel to stay. Great hotel, excellent staff who are genuine and down to earth providing the best service, making you feel special! Give me Twiga (giraffe) lodge any day - just like the giraffe, they reach the highest standards.
Godlisten/ Colours Africa provide an exceptional service for a very reasonable price! We would unreservedly recommend them! 5*
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Email Shiri Zicher | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience.
In Tanzania the safari feels like a trip inside a National Geographic movie, very nice people, breathtaking views. amazing experience. We traveled with a guide from the Lion King company, Emanuel, who was a charming, smart man, knew how to find the hidden animals, told us a lot about them and made sure to make our trip perfect. Staying in the tents in the Serengeti was also a wonderful experience, something we will remember forever.
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Email Randy Almond | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular country in so many ways - amazing variety, wildlife, and people
We spent 3 weeks in Tanzania, starting with a week of diving in Zanzibar, moving next to a weeklong safari out of Arusha, and finishing with a multi-day climb to the summit of Mount Meru. The variety of experiences that Tanzania offers is truly remarkable. The beaches, the diving, and the culture in Zanzibar are rich and beautiful. And the highland experience out of Arusha is lush, wild, and high-elevation all within 200kms. It was warm at the beach and cool in Arusha.
We saw amazing wildlife in our safari which took us to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and both the Central and Northern Serengeti. We saw loads of wildlife, including the great migration crossing the Mara river in the north and a pair of cheetahs rocketing out of the tall grass to make a kill right in front of our safari jeep.
And if you like climbing and are looking for a unique, high elevation experience, check out Mount Meru. It clocks in at just over 4500m and is an amazing 3 or 4 day supported non-technical climb. Where else can you see giraffe and warthogs on an alpine ascent?
The people throughout were friendly, helpful, and genuine. It’s a place to slow down and savor.
In Zanzibar we dove in Matemwe with Eagle Ray divers which is a locally run shop that does dives out on Mnemba atoll. And in Arusha we worked with Safari Soles who booked our safari with Freddy and our climb of Meru with Sam and Eli. All were fantastic and I’d highly recommend them all.
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Email Janos Gyapalyi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania - One of the jewels of the Earth
At the beginning of July 2022, we took part in a four-day safari organized by the Safari Soles Tours office.
We discussed everything by email months before the trip and got exactly what we agreed on.
During our trip we visited Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The safari was a shared budget tour, but we got maximum experiences for reasonable costs. Our guide took us through the various locations in a professional manner. We saw all the big game except the extremely rare rhinoceros. Our chef prepared delicious meals for us, and during the tour we received not only water, but also beer and soft drinks. We slept in tents for two nights. It was exciting to see the animals walking around the tents. Our car broke down on the way to Serengeti, but they quickly helped us out and we continued with another car.
We became good friends with our travel companions during the safari, and after the tour we relaxed with them in Zanzibar.
We experienced one of the greatest adventures of our lives in the National Parks of Tanzania, thanks to the help of SafariBookings and Safari Soles Tours.
Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing destination!
As a solo female traveller I felt safe throughout my trip. I enjoyed every moment of Zanzibar and the safari tour in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
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Dream come true
We did a 6 days private trip (4 days of safari) that included Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngonrogoro. It was all so fast that i'm sure it will take time to take conscience of what we saw. We saw the Big 5 in one morning in Serengeti. Sleeping in a tented camp was an unique experience. We saw many lionesses and their cubs, something I was not expecting.
Overall, it was tough but rewarding.
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Email Carlos Manuel Rodrigues Teixeira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream come true
We did a 6 days private tour (4 days safari with Aardvark Expeditions) and it was excellent, now we know we should have gone for more days.
We saw the Big 5 in one morning, did see lots of other animals, cheetah one of the highlights.
Visited Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngonrogoro. Sleeping in a tented camp in the Seregenti and watching the sunset and the sunrise in the savannah is a must do.
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Email Gina Shafer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The national parks in Tanzania were spectacular. Diverse and exciting.
Our recent trip to Tanzania was truly the trip of a lifetime. Starting in Tarangire was so exciting and surreal. To be so close to animals in the wild and just observe how they act in a natural setting was truly amazing. Tarangire wildlife was very dense and we saw many elephants, zebra, impala, gazelles, giraffes, velvet monkeys and baboons. We stayed in AngAta camp in central Tarangire and it had a very special vibe. The hosts were extremely helpful and personable. Lake Manyara was more about the terrain and forests - fewer animals. Central Serengeti was unbelievably vast and we had the opportunity to see many lions and cubs. Northern Serengeti was amazing because of the great migration and seeing that first hand. Ngorongoro crater was breathtaking - such diversity in a relatively small space. Our tour company E-Trip Africa was very professional, helpful (when it came to flight difficulties) and helped us have the best experiences possible. Be prepared for bumpy roads and lots of dust!
Email Anke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Wonderful experience, very friendly people, lots of wildlife!
Amazing country with extrordinary friendly people
We first went to Zanzibar for a week and then to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. The Safari was awsome and perfectly organised by Nelson. Thank to Suedi, Alaui and other perfect we had a great time!
