Paul and Everyne TRE Directors
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
- Located 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:
- $270 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Outstanding service at a level that exceeds expectations.
We are experienced travelers, also experienced throughout Africa. The owner, Paul, was our main POC, and did an exceptional job of understanding our intentions and making every single arrangement we expected. All service operators, in particular, the Safari guide, were top notch. Africa is not a place to travel without precautions and I would be happy to recommend Tanzaniza roadside Expeditions without hesitation for both inexperienced and experienced travelers. Price was not our primary concern - but of note their pricing was significantly LOWER than going direct. We don't do reviews - but these guys warrant it and this is our honest feedback. Can't go wrong using this company, from our 2 week experience.
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Email Joshua Teng | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful good quality Safari experience
Paul was very helpful in providing details and responding to questions before the trip. A detailed itinerary was sent out to us months before.
Payment was very smooth and was done in cash at the start of the safari trip. Very trustworthy safari.
Justin who was our driver was really helpful, and brought us around safely. He also made the extra effort to help us spot the Rhino when he could have easily brought us back to the hotel and end his day. 5 star service.
Email Gaye | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service, accommodation and itinerary
We received very prompt replies to our requests to personalise our itinerary for our Tanzanian safari. Having been met on our arrival at the airport, James, our driver and guide, ensured we had a great trip, visiting various National Parks and seeing amazing wildlife. The accommodation was much better than anticipated and we wanted for nothing during our week's trip. Early June was a good time to visit as it was relatively quiet, the animals were not sheltering from the hot sun, and it was a comfortable temperature with no mosquitoes! Have no hesitation in recommending them.
SK
Email Filip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We definitely recommend booking with Tanzania roadside expeditions :)
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Paul was very helpful with planning our safari and responded very quickly to our questions.
The safari was truly well organized, we enjoyed it very much.
They picked good accommodations and the food they served was beyond our expectations.
We had a great guide/ driver Justin, who was always making sure we are happy and getting the best customer servise. He was very nice and explained to us a lot about animals and he knew all the good spots, where to find animals. We have seen the big 5 (although the rhinos only from very far).
Also Justin took very good care of us when our car broke down after game drive towards our hotel. He made us feel like nothing even happend, because within 5 minutes after break down another car took us to hotel. Although they fixed the car, company sent another car just to be 100% sure we are good to go for our last day. Very well handled:)
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As in other reviews mentioned the jeeps are a bit older (also by other operators).
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Email Ciara & Hass | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Genuine hospitality; Stress-free itinerary; Unbelievable closeness to nature; Bring your camera!
James (our driver) and Paul (our booking contact ) did a great job of communicating out what we should plan for and expect. We found everything that was outlined in our contract to be as promised -- we were transported from and to the airport upon arrival in a private car; we had a snafu that Paul went the extra mile to help us work through when we got in the first night; we had our own private Land Cruiser that took us out each day on Safari and our driver tailored our itinerary to fit us perfectly (we had two small kids in tow and they were plenty entertained with all we discovered, even when driving five, 9+ hour days in a row!!); our driver communicated with his contacts in the area to make sure we saw The Big 5 and SO MUCH more; each night's accommodations were booked for us and there were no surprises or delays; all meals were provided and served by delightful and welcoming cooks/staff, and full of delicious local and international options that worked for everyone; our flight to Zanzibar was all arranged for us upon booking; and when we arrived on the island we had another private car waiting for us that drove us around Zanzibar and delivered us to our two different resort hotels and back to the airport at the end of our trip, on time with no problems.
There was so so much for us to do. If there was one thing we needed to think of that the company could have done better, it would have been to provide a better boxed-lunch choice on the first day's travel--every other day beyond that we got to choose our own goodies from a buffet available at the resorts each morning. BUT please, to all who are reading this, know that if this is the ONLY thing we can complain of, Tanzania Roadside Expeditions really did do a remarkable, 5-star job. Congratulations to them for proving that a local's touch is the most genuinely welcoming way to be received in a country as beautiful and bountiful as Tanzania.
They have made some great partnerships and your group will feel blessed as well to book the same. Our highlight was the Maramboi Camp where a giraffe, a pair of zebras, and countless wildebeest walked right in front of us (<20ft away) on our dirt path that led to the swimming pool. We really stayed among nature every night and never once felt in danger as there was a local private guard with us at night and all the animals really communicate the distance they require if you pay attention--again, even with two small children! Also, if we can recommend, use the company's advised route from Tarangire to Serengeti and then Ngorongoro--we saw so many animals back to back in Tarangire we were "stuffed" and then it made the "hunt" we experienced in the wide plains of Serengeti and the deep crater of Ngoronogo that much more full of anticipation and exploration-fun.
700+ pictures later we have incredible stories and memories to share and this trip was the highlight of our travels thus far. Do yourself a favor and book a seamless, stress-free and adventure-FULL trip with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. Your bucket list will thank you!
CH
Email Delaine & Milena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience with tanzania roadside expeditions
I booked a 6 Day safari luxury tour for me and my friend. first i had a lot of questions and i could ask through WhatsApp and Paul gave me all the exact informations, very good service. At our Arrival the driver was getting us at the Airport and bring us to the Hotel where Paul was already waiting for us. he explained day by day what we will see at the safari.
The next day , our safari guide James picked us up to start the safari tour. He is very friendly and knows everything about the animals,wildlife,safari & more. i recommend tanzania roadside expeditions because it was a perfect safari tour , the best service i ever saw with a safari. thank you very much for this Special experience. Kind regards Delaine & Milena
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Email Sundeep Reddy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour turned out to be EXACTLY as outlined by Paul Justine. No surprises. Honest.
The tour was planned several months in advance by us. The money was wired to the agency in 3 tranches. This is a honest Safari outfit. The outline of every day - including meals, hotels, additional costs - is clearly spelled out in advance. The vehicle (Land Cruiser) was comfortable and the driver/guide (in our case, Edwin) was polite/friendly/very knowledgeable. All in all, our Safari was enjoyable, thanks to the detailed organizational skills of Tanzania Roadside Expeditions.
CA
Email Trevor H | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience from start to finish
My friend and I booked a 5 day safari with Roadside expeditions to see Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorogoro. Paul was very helpful when we were booking the Safari and answered all our questions. The Safari was pretty much exactly how he described it. The only surprise was how close the wildlife would get to our vehicle. The 1st day in Tarangire we parked to watch a group of elephants grazing and they ended up walking so close to us we could hear them eating. James our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
When I go back I won’t hesitate to book another Safari with Roadside expeditions.
Email Karyn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend
We can honestly say all of our experiences exceeded our expectations! We did a 10 day package incorporating 3 days in Zanzibar, we travelled with a variety of ages from young to old and all were accommodated. Food was great, again travelling with young picky children to vegetarians all preferences were met. Our driver ‘Ezeikel’ was very knowledgeable, respectful and delivered all of our requests. The accomodation could not be faulted....comfortable, safe and with all of the extras we needed after a big day . Booking this type of trip from another country with no direction but reviews, comes with risks, but it paid off because Tanzania Roadside Expeditions delivered over and above!
Email Samantha M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
The entire experience was amazing, a huge thank you to our tour guide Ezekiel - he was full of knowledge and ensured we got to see everything we wished to. Accommodation was fantastic, food was amazing everywhere. It was a wonderful experience rich in culture and nature, i would highly recommend!!!
-Samantha