We bring our clients as close to nature as we can!
Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2003)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
AE
Email michelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
fantastic Solo Tanzania Safari
This a review for the 6D Economical Tanzania Safari. Please note the reviews for each of the lodgings is mentioned in trip advisor separately. This review is purely for the tour.
I booked a 5n/6D safari with Dusty Roads and travelled in September. I had searched for safari options on Safari bookings and this one instantly took my attention. It had a detailed description of the itinerary and it accepted solo travelers. I thought the package was great values especially when I later noticed that this would be a private tour.
Booking was easy and Dusty’s responded to my emails/ questions in a timely manner.
From the moment I arrived in Tanzania I felt instantly welcome. I was picked up and presented with a small welcome gift. The driver was knowledgeable and chatted to me on the way to the first hotel. Shortly after I arrived at the hotel, my driver for the trip the next day was introduced to me. And we agreed a time for pick up the next morning.
First stay – Green mountain lodge – comfortable ( see trip advisor for separate review)
Dusty’s prides its self on putting the customer first so they are quite flexible with times you wish to leave in the morning (I suggest leaving early to ensure max time to see the animals- they prefer the cooler mornings). We left the next morning at 7am. My driver for the next 5 days was Ray, who was superb. On the way to first NP Ray chatted to me, he is very knowledgeable about the culture, animals and plants that you see along the way. He would point out things to me and explain things, as well as answer questions that I had asked. Thought-out the trip there was not much Ray didn’t know the answer to. Tangaire NP was fantastic for Elephant, giraffes and smaller wildlife. We stopped for lunch at a beautiful picnic spot above the river and watched the elephants. After several exciting hours we headed to our next hotel.
Eileen’s Tree Inn was superb (see trip advisor for separate review).
From here we left early the next day and headed to the Serengeti NP. On the way we were meant to see the Ngorroro crater View point but it was very cloudy, however Ray promised me we would see it a few days later on the way back… well worth the stop!!. As we had left early, we arrived at the Serengeti early which meant we had max viewing time. The Serengeti did not disappoint, seeing Cheetahs, Leopard (rare to see), lions, lots of elephants, hippos and so much more. Ray was very knowledgeable about which routes to take through the park (some of the quieter routes) . He also knew some of the territories of the leopards cheetahs etc, which is bonus (however Ray can never promise he will find these animals, he will certainly try his hardest)
I could go on… but thought-out the trip driving through the park, Ray took a slower approach compared to the other drivers, many speed by kicking up dust and reducing the chances of seeing things, plus makes the roads ( and you) when they overtake very dusty!!!, this was not Ray’s approach and instead often spotted things much quicker… I would say slower is better in the parks.
The Car was always filled with plenty of water which you can just help yourself to. Every day you are provided with a packed lunch, some days far more that perhaps you want. Some days the food can be repetitive ( and sometimes interesting in what they fill the sandwiches with etc ) but you can just each what you want.
In the Serengeti we stayed at Agenai Tented Camp- Basic but comfortable (see trip advisor for separate review)
Our last but one day was in ngorroro crater, an opportunity to see the Rhino, sadly I never did get to see them, but the crater is an amazing place. And worth a day to see animals you would not perhaps see elsewhere. as promised we stopped at the view point as we left.
It was then back to Eileens tree Inn for the final night.
The final day was super early as we were heading off to see the Bushman tribe, certainly worth a visit and get to see how some people still live… amazing. Finally it was time to head home… sad.
I was not particularly interesting in stopping at loads of Gifts shops which Ray understood, ie: I was not forced to go in to gifts shops that you see along the roads, like some tour companies do. (Also another benefit of travelling in a private tour) . It was only on the last day that I asked to see if we could stop (buying trinkets was not apriority of mine this time). Again respecting wat the customer wants
Over all I was truly happy with this trip and the service I received, as a single female solo traveler I felt I was well looked after and the service 2nd to none. I met a couple of the other drivers and again I would say the same about them, welcoming friendly, knowledgeable. I would recommend dusty to any friend who was looking for a trip to Tanzania.
DK
Email Søren Brinch | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kilimanjaro
Dusty Road Safari was by far the cheapest alternative to reach the top of Africa. Despite this fact they were very friendly and professional. They arrange a private tour , so we were only two in the group and 10 from Dusty Road.
SE
Email Amanda och Sigrid | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was exciting , educational and fun. Imagine getting to sleep among elephants!
On our trip we got to experience the safari, good food which was cooked by our own chef! The pancakes were a favorite :) We got to camp above the Simba- park. That night we got to experience what it was like to have the savanna outside of our tent! Among other things, we were visited by elephants, and we heard the lions hunt! An experience I think about often! We strongly recommend our experience with Dusty Roads!
Email Paul | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant from start to finish
The staff knowledge and care for your well being was amazing. Really excellent trip. Saw the big 5, close up to so many animals The skill of the driver to get us close and find them was second to none. The food the chief made was brilliant. Had a great time and would recommend to anyone.
Email Jeff & Ellen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip to Ngorongoro Crater
We were absolutely and fully satisfied with the service. Our son, living in Arusha, made the arrangements. We had two nights in a very satisfactory but not over-the-top Tanzanian-owned and managed tourist hotel in Karatu town, a day tour of Ngorongoro, and transport from Karutu to, in, and from the park. The package was very affordable despite the reputation for Tanzanian park tours being expensive, and Kudu Lodge was everything we could have needed.