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:
- $270 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Rachelle T. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Safari team - An unforgettable adventure!
We recently had the pleasure of embarking on an amazing 2 weeks of East Africa wildlife Safari and Zanzibar beach holiday with TRE!
3 days Maasai Mara in Kenya, 2 days at North Serengeti, 2 days Central Serengeti and 1 day Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania and finally in Zanzibar beach!
Where I come from, there are very few local travel agents that organise Safari trips to East Africa. Moreover, it is our desire to find a local travel agent that has deep understanding of the local wildlife ecosystem and community. It is our belief that when we visit a country, we aim not to contribute to exploitation of animals but rather supporting the protection and conservation of them and contributes to the local community. Planning for this trip had took months of researching to find and engage a suitable travel agent and courage to trust one to transfer large sum of money for the trip! Fortunately, we found TRE and Paul has made this experience an extremely easy and pleasant one. From asking tons of questions on the itineraries to making several changes to the itinerary, Paul always answer our queries promptly and provide us with different options to suit our travel needs which were very helpful and much appreciated.
Our first ever wildlife Safari experience was made extraordinary by Paul’s dedicated team of Safari guides/drivers. Their commitment to provide authentic hospitality and an exceptional experience (and sometimes going above and beyond) shone throughout every game drive.
Raphael our Maasai Mara guide not only have sharp eyes but he has the great ability to be in the right place at the right time - a crucial ability necessary to see wildlife successfully. He has been a great safari driver throughout our trip, giving us close quarter view of the big five! We consider ourselves lucky to see all of them as leopards and rhinos are very elusive. Thanks to Raphael! He is also very amicable and have immense knowledge and experience of the place.
Justin was our guide in Serengeti. He was great too and would give the best so that we can view as many wildlife as possible. He was at the right place often and because of him we were able to see a pride of lions sleeping under a tree! We were also able to see leopards several times in the Serengeti plains.
We left Africa with the reminder of how raw beauty of the natural world looks and feels like. We are just back from this amazing trip and are already having withdrawal symptoms… We have fell in love with Africa.. and can’t wait to return one day once more for that magic, with Tanzania Road Expeditions of course!
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Email Francesco&Ilaria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All was excellent, perfectly organised from the planning to the tour itself. Super reccomended
Our experience was perfect! Communication was excellent since the exploratory questions prior to the booking, to the payment and the last communication Upon arrival.
The tour was tailored on our needs and will, and it went extremely well.
Paul was super kind in helping us with the organisation and Ezekiel (our guide) is simply amazing, very knowledgeable, kind, and ready to answer our questions. Also Elliot the Chef Is a nice guy and a great Cook!
We saw the big five and much, much more!
EXTREMELY RECOMMENDED!
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Email Vickie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Dream Come True
I have dreamt of going on an African Safari since I was a teenager. My experience with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions fulfilled my dream and expectations! My husband was not as excited to go as I was, but after experiencing the 6 nights and 7 days in Tanzania, he thought it was Amazing, too!
Communicating with Paul to select tour options was informative, timely, and easy. We highly recommend our driver/tour guide Ezekiel! He is a good driver (which you need on the Safari roads) plus has a positive and easy going attitude. (We talked to other people on Safari with other companies and they were not happy with their guides. They actually asked Ezekiel for his card.)
Our tour included 1 night in Arusha, 1 night at Elewana Tarangire Treetops Lodge, 2 nights at Four Seasons Safari Lodge, and 2 nights at Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge. Highly recommend all the lodges. We went late June. The weather was perfect. Not too hot.
We saw so many animals: families of elephants, cheetah mom playing with her 3 cubs, cheetah hunt a gazelle in seconds, 4 lionesses hunting a warthog (the warthog got away!), leopard hiding in a tree, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, variety of antelopes, black rhinoceros, hippos, crocodiles, baboons & more. Amazing terrains: desert, rainforest, crater, and lake. We loved the hot air balloon ride & bush breakfast (it's expensive, but worth it, a once-in-a-lifetime experience).
I hope to return to Tanzania to have my son experience this amazing adventure. He couldn't get off work, but hopefully we will return and we will definitely work with Ezekiel & Paul again!
Things I had wondered: open jeep versus closed jeep with open canopy. There is a lot of dust & we drove from each lodge. I'm happy we had the closed jeep with canopy. The dust was probably half as bad in a closed jeep than in an open jeep & we had the option to stand which we did a lot of the time. We never felt like we missed out experiencing the animals in the closed jeep. You can open the side windows and the lions walk right beneath/beside us.
(PS I wanted to use a local tour group so the money stayed in Tanzania. We were very worried about being scammed. We were so relieved everything was legitimate and then awesome on top of that. I told them to use us as a reference, if people were worried like we were)
Hi to Ezekiel & Paul! I sure hope we get to come again! Take care, Vickie & Bill :-)
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Email Elisa Callaghan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator in Tanzania
My husband and I went to Tanzania in June 2023 with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions and this trip was the best trip we have ever taken in our entire lives. We visited so many national parks and saw more wildlife than I thought we would see. Our tour guide, Ali, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. Please if you are looking for a tour guide operator, look no further. They will ensure you have the best trip of your life. Thank you!!
Email Milly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 3 day safari trip
Had the most amazing safari trip.
Paul was incredible at every point of organising our trip and was always quick to respond and easy to communicate with.
All aspects of the trip went smoothly and both of our safari guides were very knowledgeable and made the trip extra special.
We were very lucky to see the big 5 within 2 days and also a host of other animals.
We wish we had chosen to do the longer safari and gone to the Serengeti as well. We will absolutely be back to visit the Serengeti in the future with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions.
Thanks so much to Paul, Ezekiel and Justin for everything!
Milly
Email Dan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent communications, expert guide, always gave full confidence and delivered.
We selected Roadside based on its reviews and the flexibility of it's itineraries. We did our searching and booking from the UK, as we wanted to engage with a local business directly rather tan through an international hotel or tour operator. Everything went very smoothly.
In the end we did a four day / three night trip taking in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti and NgoroNgoro crater. Really pleased we did as each offer something very different in terms of landscape and animal life. Roadside organised all of our transfers and flights (we started and ended at two different places on Zanzibar), and also stored luggage for us that we didn't need for the safari.
Our guide was excellent (Ibrahim) an expert not just on the wildlife and landscapes, but the country, traditions, politics and other areas too. We learned loads about Tanzania. He was always upbeat and lively and became part of our family group for the duration of the tour.
Overnight stays were authentic and the staff in each place very welcoming and friendly. Food plentiful and decent and comfortable accommodations.
Our safaris didn't disappoint, we clocked up well over 50 distinct different animals and birds as we toured around, including all the main ones you'd expect.
All in all we give Roadside 10/10 from booking enquiries to dropping off for our flight to leave.
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Email My | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top notch organisation
I contacted Zephania in April and got a quick reply the next day. The itinerary was very detailed, we loved the choice of accommodation so we decided to travel with Tanzania Roadside expeditions.
In the next few months before our actual travel, Zephania got in touch regularly to give me some much needed nudges to get things going on my side.
Three weeks before our actual travel date, we were sent some much needed guidance on what to pack and a do/don’t list.
Communication was smooth, responsive which was big plus for us as first time travellers to Africa.
Regarding the trip itself, the experience was breathtaking. One of the reasons why we travelled with an agency was to have some sort of chaperone during our trip and the guides who accompanied us during our stay in Kenya (Peter) and Tanzania (Ezekiel Masai) were great. They were both very kind, patient, gave us plenty of explanations on various topics. They were also great with our young children. They went great lengths to allow us to see as many animals as possible and make our stay in the parks memorable. We had a wonderful time with them. The hotels chosen were perfect in terms of localisation and comfort.
Thanks to the team at Tanzania Roadside we had a great time in Africa. It was worth every penny for the amazing service we received from the first contact to the airport drop off (and even after!).
I would 100% recommend to travel with them and hope that we’ll have the opportunity to work with them again in the future.
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Email Jeff | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Provided the most sensational adventure and experience of a lifetime!
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to ROADSIDE TANZANIA EXPEDITIONS. They helped make the Tanzania Safari/Zanzibar life-long dream into the perfect reality. Everything was exceptional and very well planned - from the time we arrived until the time we flew home. Nothing to think or worry about. Paul, the Managing Director was extremely responsive and professional despite the lengthy time change prior to our arrival. The accommodations, food and everything was exceptional on our tour. Special thanks to Ezekiel our Safari Tour Guide and new found friend who was magnificent. He worked diligently to ensure we saw as much wildlife as possible and learn about what truly makes Tanzania and its amazingly friendly people so special. I normally don’t write reviews but this one is beyond well deserved. I cannot recommend ROADSIDE TANZANIA EXPEDITIONS enough. Hakuna Matata!
Email Amanda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A truly experienced, professional safari + company - a pleasure to travel with/highly recommend
Friends had recommended Roadside Tanzania as one of the best locally based Tanzania safari operators, but they are not just that- the standard of service, the standard of the accomodation booked, the transfers, the flights and all the 'little things' way exceeded our expectations.
After personally meeting Paul in Arusha who outlined our trip schedule, we spent 4 days on safari in Tarangire, Manyara and the Ngorongoro crater with our excellent and very knowledgeable guide, Justin. The wildlife was in full flow and every day was different and truly magical in its own way.
With all transfer and internal flight arrangements booked via and handled by, Roadside Tanzania we then had a few days at the Z hotel on Zanzibar Island- great food / great room.
This trip combo is not unusual, but Paul, Kasim, Justin and the transfer drivers certainly made our experience feel totally unique- no question or request was too much trouble. Such dedication to good organization and service is often hard to come by these days, but Roadside Tanzania are on-point - we wholeheartedly recommend choosing them if you are looking to travel to Tanzania for an safari + experience that you will treasure forever
Email Kiren | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent from start to finish. Memorable once in a lifetime holiday
This entire tour with Tanzania Roadside Expedition was excellent. My partner and I did Taragine National Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, staying at the serena lodges. From start to finish, Paul the CEO of the company, was exceptional. His communication was very professional and he was always very quick to reply (email or whatsapp). He answered all of our questions, made any of our changes as we requested and created a trip for us that was very tailored. Paul also contacted the lodges in advance to make sure our dietary requirements (vegetarian and allergies) were catered for. He was also very accommodating to how we wanted to pay as it was initially slightly daunting to be transferring money internationally to Tanzania from the Uk ( we did half bank transfer, half in cash on arrival). Our guide, Ezekiel Massai was brilliant! He was very friendly, laid-back and we had a wonderful time with him. Ezekiel was also very knowledgeable with all the animals, allowed us to capture amazing photography. We feel like we have gained a friend after this trip! We were lucky to see the big 5 animals however also appreciated that this is down to chance as ultimately we are in natures environment! If we could do this trip again, we would do it in a heartbeat. We recommend this company fully, Paul and Ezekiel Masai were fantastic and the overall standard and ethos of this company is exceptional. Book!!
