Serengeti & Ngorongoro fly in safari

Our family has just returned from an unforgettable 12-night trip to Tanzania, including a six-night safari with Safari Soles, and there is one person who deserves enormous credit. Our guide, Dickson. Quite simply, he was outstanding. His wildlife knowledge, ability to read animal behaviour and knack for finding incredible sightings were remarkable. We saw leopards, cheetahs, tree-climbing lions and countless other unforgettable moments that our children will remember for the rest of their lives. He always seemed to know where to be and when. Just as importantly, Dickson was patient, kind and genuinely wonderful with our two boys. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble, whether answering endless questions, stopping for another photograph or adjusting the day to suit our family. By the end of the safari, he felt more like part of the adventure than simply our guide. Safari Soles also planned an itinerary that was the right length for our family. Travelling from Orlando meant around 44 hours door-to-door each way, and looking back we are very glad we didn’t try to do a much longer safari. The only significant disappointment was one accommodation provider, Mbalageti. Three of our six safari nights were spent there and, in our opinion, it fell materially below the standard represented. That was frustrating because it formed such a large part of the safari. However, it is only fair to say that this was in stark contrast to the rest of the experience, and Safari Soles are currently discussing our concerns with the lodge. Despite that disappointment, our memories of Tanzania are overwhelmingly positive, largely because of Dickson. If we return, and we sincerely hope we do, we would specifically request him again without hesitation. Thank you, Dickson, for giving our family memories that will last a lifetime.

We had an incredible experience on our 8 day private safari thanks to our amazing guide, Freddy. Freddy’s knowledge of the animals, environment, ecosystem, and local culture was truly exceptional. From the very beginning, he made us feel welcome and comfortable, and he always answered our many curious questions with kindness and enthusiasm. Thanks to Freddy, our safari felt flexible, relaxing, and perfectly tailored to us. His expertise ensured that we were able to see all of the Big Five animals and so much more! We highly recommend Safari Soles Tours and Freddy to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable safari experience.

My wife and I have just completed an incredible safari week with Freddy, we can’t recommend safari soles and Freddy in particular enough. From the moment we started, he went above and beyond to make sure everyday was perfect. Freddy’s knowledge of the wildlife and the areas were exceptional. He was always happy to answer our questions making every game drive exciting and educational. He worked tirelessly to track animals and position us perfectly, giving us unforgettable moments. The vehicle was always spotless and topped up with snacks and drinks every day and always made sure our food was prepped and ready for us, allowing us to relax and simply just enjoy the experience. Freddy’s professionalism, friendliness and passion for what he does made our safari truly unforgettable, thanks to him we created memories that will last a lifetime. Also, Lilian our trip organiser made the whole experience so easy and smooth, we had a lot of changes last minute which she handled for us quickly without any hesitation. Thank you again to the whole safari soles team.

Chris was a fantastic guide, we saw all the big 5 and more!

We had wonderful experiences with safari soles. Our sales Ibrahim, who keeps communicating with us to make sure everything is smooth! Our safari with Simon was absolutely phenomenal. He truly made our trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We successfully spotted all of the Big Five, and an incredible variety of other animals every single day. The sightings were non-stop. The highlight was definitely Ngorongoro Crater, where Simon’s sharp eyes led us to an amazing sighting of 6 rhinos! He spotted animals from distances we could hardly believe. Simon is also a great photographer who took a lot of amazing pics for us. We will definitely be requesting him again on our next visit. Highly recommended!

We loved our experience and our guide (David Mathias) contributed greatly to the success of this adventure. He's great. I suggest you ask if you're going on an expedition. The two lodges visited are good; the games drive extraordinary. I recommend this Enterprise

If you are researching a safari company- I recommend you stop here and book Safari Soles as soon as possible. Though I had been on safari several times previously, this was my first time traveling with my young family. I did a tremendous amount of research before coming back with my husband and two sons (6, 9) and this trip far exceeded our expectations. I first wanted to ensure we were using and supporting a local company (Safari Soles is exclusively owned and run by Tanzanians), and then scoured reviews. I cannot imagine there is a better choice out there than Safari Soles. From the very beginning, Happiness, who organized our safari, was incredibly responsive, answered the 100s of questions I asked, and offered lots of expertise and advice when I suggested possibilities that she knew would not lead to the best experience. She was honest, prompt, patient and very knowledgeable. She was also able to help connect us with a local charity to support. Then there was Chief, who picked us up and spent a day guiding us in Arusha. He was so wonderfully kind and helpful. He made my children laugh, made us feel safe when driving around. He guided us through Shanga, then suggested some local shops when trying to find football jerseys and he also suggested and then took us around a local market which was an unforgettable experience and showed us an authentic taste of Tanzania. I could not recommend him more highly and suggest you ask for him if you are looking to spend some time in Arusha. The most incredible part of our trip however, was the opportunity to meet, learn from, and be guided by Simon “The Safari Monster.” By the end of the week he felt like a part of our family. His kindness, warmth, incredible knowledge and ability to answer every single question we had, his patience with our children and his ability to track and find animals for the most perfect up close experiences was beyond what we ever could have imagined. If you want a once in a lifetime safari filled with memories you will never forget, I would recommend you ask for Simon (and rearrange your dates if he isn’t available!). He taught us Swahili, he taught us about Tanzanian life and culture, he shared his family with us. He has a profound respect for nature and the animals he has dedicated his life to studying. He was able to help redirect and engage our kids if they got upset, he made them feel comfortable and confident. He cares so deeply about his clients and ensuring they have the best possible experience and he loves his country and his profession so much you leave feeling like you experienced far more than safari. You get a true sense of what a welcoming, spectacular country Tanzania is. Safari Soles, and especially Simon, gave us a week of memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. It’s also worth noting that Simon is an incredible photographer and took stunning photos that he shared (including some wonderful shots of our family!) which allowed us to just enjoy the experience without worrying about taking pictures. We will never forget the awe on our son’s faces, or the number of times they said “this is incredible.” They rated this trip a one million out of ten and we couldn’t agree more. Asante sana Safari Soles, Happiness, Chief and Simon.

it was perfect the guide was fantastic he explained everything we needed to know about Serengeti, I really wish to go back in Serengeti again with Egreat safari they answered every question we asked about our trip.

I had an exceptional time on this safari with my father and sister. But this experience would not have been the same without the help of our guide Jonathan, who was great from A to Z taking the time to research and explain Tanzania’s culture but also its wildlife. Another big thank you to him I recommend it 100%.

An exemplary organization, unparalleled professionalism Dear Safari soles I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this excellent Safari that you organized for us. We experienced exceptional and unforgettable moments during these 3 days. with a special mention for our guide Innocent who demonstrated exemplary professionalism and exceptional friendliness 💕💕 mention 5 🌟 also for the Safari Haven accommodation, a hidden gem, unparalleled luxury and comfort and a team led by Joseph 👍🏻so warm 💛💙💚 one of the best lodges I have visited since my many safaris Bravo to you Safari soles you are the best 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟