Paul and Everyne TRE Directors
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, ASTA, TATO, TTB & TANAPA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Bijoy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent driver guides and no hidden charges
We reached out to Paul at Tanzania Roadside Expeditions after being recommended by a friend who had used their services. From the start, they were prompt, professional and transparent. Comparing the many quotes for a private wildlife safari holiday in Tanzania and Kenya, I found theirs to be the most comprehensive and clear with no hidden charges. This trip was planned on an impulse and we had a very short window (25 days) to get prepared but Roadside Tanzania helped us get it done. They coordinated seamlessly with their partners in Kenya and we enjoyed a memorable trip in both countries. Their guides are courteous and knowledgeable, and we felt safe and well looked after in their care. Having found out that I was a birder, our driver guides Peter (Kenya) and James (Tanzania) made sure I had a great experience spotting birds alongside the Big 5 and other wildlife. We asked for a Zanzibar extension to our holiday, and they arranged that as well. In all, we had a splendid holiday thanks to Tanzania Roadside Expeditions.
Email Chris Patchett | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Honest, reliable and caring
Have to admit to being hesitant to book a safari independently, and to send cash via bank transfer to someone I have never met. I needn't have been so nervous. Paul and his team are professionals and have been in the business for years. We couldn't have been in more trustworthy hands.
From the first pick up, it was clear that Paul and Ezekiel were determined that we have an amazing holiday. Our driver/guide, Ezekiel, was engaging, professional and knowledgeable. Each park that we went to (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro) had a different and unique character, and Ezekiel's humour and knowledge made our trip all the more special.
I would highly recommend Roadside, and hopefully we will be back soon!
IL
Email Ori | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Will book more travel with Tanzania Roadside during our next time in the country, without hesitation
We did two full-day private safari trips to Ngorongoro crater and Arusha National Park. The trips were arranged at a very short notice, and the rates that Tanzania Roadside Expedition offered were in line, or lower, than the competition. That, combined with very favorable reviews, convinced us to choose Tanzania Roadside.
The trips were wonderful: all sightings promised in the itinerary documents sent to us beforehand materialized in full, despite the travel being in a low (rainy) season. We very much appreciated the service and company of our guide/driver Ezekiel. He is experienced and knowledgeable (being a college graduate in a related discipline), and a warm and fun person. The Toyota Land Cruiser was comfortable, and the provided binoculars enhanced the experience.
As said in the title, we would not hesitate to book other trip when the opportunity arises, and would definitely recommend Tanzania Roadside Expeditions to others.
FR
Email Frank | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari business recommended by people living in Tanzania
I can wholeheartedly recommend Tanzania Roadside Expeditions Safaris. They came recommended by a friend who lives in Tanzania and everything went perfect. We did a 4-day Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Paul, his team and our guide Ezekiel made everything perfect. At our first day in the Serengeti, we saw the big 5 with Ezekiel spotting a black rhino (most difficult to observe) where other cars had driven by. We had planned our trip for January 2021, then had to reschedule to July because of Covid, and Paul was very flexible regarding payment conditions and rescheduling. Hope 2022 will be a better year for you guys!
DE
Email Jessica and Johannes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 4 Day Private Safari with Roadside
We spent 4 days on safari with Roadside and our guide Emanuel. It was a great experience in Tarangire NP, Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) and Ngorongoro Crater. The most impressive thing was to experience the wildebeest and zebra migration with tens of thousands of wildebeest and hundreds of zebras. For me, it was one of the most beautiful things I have seen in my life. We saw eight of the big nine animals. Even lions in a tree, a cheetah, many elephants, two big male lions up close, many rhinos in the Ngorongoro.... We always felt comfortable, safe and happy. Emanuel is a great guide and Paul is a great manager. The accommodations were fantastic, especially Katikati Tented Camp. Emanuel and Paul went out of their way to make the safari a great experience. Communication with Paul was always very quick and he answered all our questions. We learned some basics in Swahili and loved learning about the animals, nature, but also the people from Emanuel. Thank you very much for everything. Asante Sana. Tutaonana :)
DE
Email Dominik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Roadside Expedions is an excellent Safari Operator.
We are so glad that we chose Tanzania Roadside Expeditions as our Safari Operator. We had two guides, one was driving and the other explained a lot about the national parks and the animals. Both were absolutely excellent! We saw so many animals in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, which are beautiful parks. In addition our guides took very good care for us. For example they drove over 25km in the middle of the night to bring a doctor to our accomodation when one of us was sick. We are very happy that we had such amazing and experienced guides! We absolutely recommend Tanzania Roadside Expeditions!
Email Jennifer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant luxury tour - the adventure of a lifetime!
We booked the luxury Tanzania 9-day tour and loved every minute. Paul was great in planning and adjusting the trip to meet our requirements and answering questions in advance - it was extra important to us to have that contact and guidance given all the uncertainty of travelling during COVID. Our guide James met us at from the pick-up location as arranged and ensured everything went smoothly after that. This tour packs a huge amount in and we were left with so much thanks and admiration for James' hard work and friendly service which ensured we took in all the most wonderful highlights and saw the Big 5 at their best! The safari vehicle was high quality, clean and well maintained. All the hotels we stayed at were stunning and exceeded our expectations. This is a locally owned and run organisation and a great choice for your Tanzania adventure!
Email Igor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing and unforgettable experience
It was our first Safari and also our first trip to Africa. The booking process was easy, Paul answered our questions promptly and we never felt like we were being pushed or "sold" anything. All interactions were very friendly and professional. The fluent level of english of everyone involved really made communication very easy.
We were quite impressed with the organization of the whole tour. Everything was carefully planned along with options and fallbacks. Every lodge had WiFi, porters, great breakfast choices and an easy check-in process. The car had 4WD, radio, shovel (which wasn't needed) and the driver really knew his way around the car. There were also device chargers, binoculars, a bluetooth speaker and a fridge available.
We were extremely happy with our driver guide — James — as he made us feel safe, comfortable and informed throughout the whole time showing deep knowledge of Tanzania, wildlife and and driving skills. This man had 15 years of experience and sharp vision that could spot wildlife that we wouldn't otherwise notice. He also went out of his way several times to give us access to animals and wildlife situations we would otherwise miss. We witnessed a live predator chase around our car, had a family of cheetas feasting just outside under our window, resting baby lions almost within touch distance and we were right in the middle of a family of elephants crossing the road. We left feeling very grateful for James.
After the end of the Safari we travelled to Zanzibar to have the most relaxing time ever.
We are very happy to have made this trip and would definitely LOVE to do it again!
Email Keri-Ann & Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication and service from quote to safari. Incredible team and experience!
We chose Roadside for our first ever safari and were very impressed! Paul and the whole team designed and planned our days carefully and picked perfect lodges to stay at overnight after the long, incredible days.
Our guide Justin was so knowledgable about the areas, animals and of course has eagle eye vision to spot animals from a distance.
Day 1, we arrived in Arusha and were met by Justin and after a quick bag drop at the Melia in Arusha, headed out to see some local sights, in this case an incredible rainforest waterfall hike, local Masai coffee farmer showing us around his land & finally a taste of local cuisine. We would 100% recommend doing this to make use of the first travel day (not to mention the coffee was the best we’ve ever had)
Day 2, Tarangire it’s hard to put this into words but the area is incredible to be driven through, and while the only thing owner Paul would guarantee we would see was the Baobab tree we were incredibly lucky to witness a huge variety of animals this day with Justin expertly navigating the multitude of paths and spotting signs of animals. After the day was done we headed towards our lodge near N’gorogoro crater which also really enhanced the experience and was a great choice for a lodge.
Day 3 N’gorogoro conservation area, after an early breakfast & packed lunch from our lodge we headed out again. Rain overnight had made the routes here tricky but that was no issue for Justin who again expertly navigated us and was always keen to explain animals, landscape and the history of what we were seeing. After another very lucky day for animal spotting we headed back to the lodge for our 2nd and final night where we greeted by another great meal & some local entertainment.
Day 4, our final day of safari at Lake Manyara. By the end of this day we were sad to have to leave and head back on the plane, we managed to see so much but could easily have done it all again. After the park we chose to additionally visit a local Masai tribe who welcomed us with their traditional dance & showed us the village - something we will treasure forever.
Overall we will 100% be using Roadside again for our next trip and would recommend anyone looking for a great guide and package to do the same. Thankyou again to Paul & Justin.
LU
Email Carolyn and Paula | 65+ years of age
Dedicated and committed to their clients from start to finish.
My sister has taken Safaris in Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa many times (whilst this was my first Safari experience) and used tour operators both from our own country and from Africa. Her experience and opinion is that using a "local" agent provides a better service and value for money and we certainly made the right choice with Tanzania Roadside Expedition (TRE). We appreciated TRE' s trust in allowing us to make the final payment in cash on arrival. All offered and/or chosen accommodation was perfect except one where there was no Wi-fi or telephone in the rooms but this was due to the fact it was a recently opened operation. Hygiene and Covid regulations were fully practiced wherever we went and our Guide/Driver was also fully vaccinated.
In terms of timing, our advice would be to book a night flight arriving in a morning and plan to stay at least 2 nights on 2 of your accommodation stops. This will enable a good nights rest in-between long driving hours and a slightly later morning start on at least 2 days.
In our 8 day itinerary we made a round trip from Mount Kilimanjaro, to Tarangire National Park, to the Serengeti, then Ngorongoro National Park and Crater before returning via Arusha to Kilimanjaro. We profited from a Safari each day (whether on the drive between accommodation stops, or specific all day Safaris). At Tarangire our Luxury tented accommodation on a palm tree populated plain close to Lake Manyara boasted Giraffe, Mongoose, Elephants, Impala and magnificent views of the Rift Valley. This was an added bonus to start the trip with animals wandering around our accommodation providing super opportunities for photos.
Our driver, James, was an absolute delight. His knowledge was extensive but not intrusive given that he did not push information at us. He answered our questions and curiosity whilst still being able to concentrate on his safe driving and his incredible ability to spot even the tiniest of birds or animal whilst doing so. His spotting ability was admirable and we managed to see all of the big 5, plus much much more.
I had not realised that it would only be possible to alight the 4x4 Jeep at designated picnic areas (some of which were at the gates to each National Park) so dont expect to be able to stretch your legs every couple of hours! Our vehicle was adequate for the heavy pounding in the Parks. One or two seats were a little worse for wear; however as there were 6 seats to choose from it was not a problem. We coped with the heavy dust (thanks to our Covid masks).....and each day James had ensured the vehicle had been thoroughly cleaned.
Most days we were provided with a picnic lunch that varied as they were provided by the accommodation. Some were hot whilst others cold and on the whole good quality.
We were pleased we had chosen an individual itinerary and not traveled with others and can honestly recommend Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. It felt right from our initial contact, on-going communication, patience in changing some of our accommodation choices, value for money and their genuine desire to please their clients. A Big thank you!! We will be back.
