DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Local and family-owned Company that provides very good service
We booked the tour with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions based on a recommendation of a German friend. In total we are very happy with the decision to select this tour operator. We did three tours: one day hike at Kilimanjaro, 7 days of safari and a guided tour through Stone Town. All three Guides we had were very experienced and open-minded. Especially during safari we felt very safe due to the driving of our guide Laurian.
As communication with the local manager is via WhatsApp, we recommend to don‘t hesitate to ask as many questions as you have in particular if something is unclear. Paul is happy to adjust the journey until it fits in with your budget and your wishes.
All in all we can highly recommend to book with Tanzania Roadside Experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Tour to Fullfil Bucket List Dream of African Safari
This was a bucket list trip, and it was amazing. Patrick was our guide, and he was awesome. He knew so much about animals and their behavior, plants, and trees. We would tell him something we wanted to see, and it was like he ordered it up for us. He knew exactly where to go with the jeep to get the best view even in a crowd of jeeps.
We saw a cheetah resting beside the road in the shade. It got up, walked through the field to stand on a termite mound posing for pictures and looking for prey. Within minutes it chased down and killed a Thomson’s Gazelle. We saw lions mating and two lions work together to make a kill. It was amazing to see the circle of life with these animals. We saw cheetahs, leopards, elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, jackals, gazelles, buffalo, hippos, wildebeest, ostrich, crocodile, baboons, blue monkeys, mongoose, dik-dik, waterbuck, snake and a monitor. It is so beautiful to see these animals in their habit than in a zoo.
We really enjoyed our accommodations, especially the Maramboi Tented Lodge and Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge. I have to say I was not really thrilled about staying in a tent before the trip. It turns out they were our favorite, and we slept so well those nights. You felt like you were sleeping in nature but in luxury. The outdoor shower at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge was a nice with a view of the Serengeti landscape.
The roads are dirt and sand with ruts and rocks within the parks and driving to the Serengeti. We had a flat tire after traveling on a very rocky portion of road. Patrick had the tire changed in no time, and we were back on the road. We saw many jeeps with flat tires along the way. It was all part of the experience.
We highly recommend Tanzania Roadside Expeditions 8 Days Safari Tarangire Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro tour. If you want a great guide, ask for Patrick. He will take care of you and your family. You will go home with many great memories.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mixed Feelings
So me and my friend , booked a 10 days safari trip in both kenya and tanzania.
That included : masai mara, amboseli national park, lake nakuru and lake naivasha (kenya ) and serengeti national park, ngorogoro crater ( tanzania ) . Food , camps and hotels as well as transportation were all included . The total cost was around 1850usd . For starters, the kenya side was perfect, the driver-guide was always on time and did everything he could to make us have a great time and see as many animals as we could as close as possible.
Then it was tanzanias turn. To begin with , the driven wasnt on time as the hotel the first day when we were in arusha( before going to serengeti) . Secondly, we were supposed to do a 3 hours afternoon drive , before restinf at the camp. Not only didnt we do that but in addition on of the girl with whom we were having the safari , asked for a stop to see some hippos, the driver completely ignored her and continued going towards the camp. The driver-guide didnt seem to know how to drive, we stopped multiple times , during our 3 days in tanzania in order for him to find another driver and help him with his gear transmission. He also got lost multiple times going in and out of serengeti park making u turns every time until he finally finds the way. To sum up to this , at our first night at simba a camp in serengeti, regardless the fact that we have seen fire occuring at 17:00 when we reached the camp at 18:30 and we decided to inform the company( which knew nothing about the fire) we full understood the extent of the disaster. The camp was full of gas due to the fire and it was literally impossible to stay there ,beacuse we were only inhaling gas. After multiple messages and phone calls with the company , they told us that the lodge campa are way too expensive to pay(400 usd per person) and that all other camps were full . The result was that we werr forced to sleep there all night,putting our health at risk by the huge amount of gas he inhaled.
The company told ua that the tanzanian part wasnt run by them, but by another partner , the 7wonders, so they cant practically control all things
After returning back in nairobi, we told the office about how terrible the driver in tanzania was( he was a free lancer with 3 more times in the serengeti park as he told us) and about the fire etc and we demanded a compensation at least for the days we lost in Tanzania. They offered us either a day at the giraffe centre in nairobi or 50usd as a compensation.
Regardless the fact that the kenya part was perfect the real reason about this rating is that when you pay 1850usd for a safari in kenya you are hoping for better solutions when a huge problem appears.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very experienced and amazing hospitality
Dan is very experienced and I enjoyed the national park Safari with him a lot
CN
Full of unhappiness and regret
WARNING⚠️.There is a fake review in the comments section. We really felt that our vacation was ruined by Leroy en we think he is a fraud. He likes to talk on the phone while driving, and his driving habits are very rude and dangerous. You will feel your bones fall apart in the car. During the safari, he didn't work hard at all, just wanted to finish work early and drink beer all night. When driving, he basically went back and forth in the park in the wrong way and circled, wasting everyone's time. Very unprofessional. If he doesn't want to work, he should just quit! There are so many cockroaches in the car that you dare not sleep at all, otherwise the cockroaches will crawl into your eyes, nose and ears! Very bad experience! He will force a five-star review at the end of the project! It's ridiculous! I can only dare to post this review when my flight takes off! They also force Chinese people to tip $10 per person every day, but there is only poor service. It feels like being robbed. I don't want to come to Kenya again! They treat white people with respect like a master, and treat Chinese people like we owe them money，But the fact is that Chinese people pay more than white people. The service attitude is very poor and unfriendly. You can choose any company, but not this one.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organised tour that covered our needs. The Murchison NP accommodation was below standard
We had a great trip enhanced by our guide Barluku. He went out of his way to ensure we had some amazing experiences. The best of which were the Rhino Sanctuary, the chimpanzees and the Gorillas of course. All of which we viewed from between 2 to 3 meters away. This was totally unexpected but what unforgettable experiences. Barluku was friendly with a great sense of humour. He gave us insight into life in Uganda and is very well connected and made things happen for us. 5 star tour guide.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, courteous, helpful
I booked a last minute tour for Mikumi NP the day before arrival. Kihindo Tours responded promptly to my request and helped me book a one-day tour, with pick up from my hotel in Dar es Salaam. The driver was on-time, professional, and courteous an spoke English. We got tothe park at whcih point the in-park driver / guide took over and was similarly excellent. Hihglights of the animals I saw included elephants, baboons, zebra, giraffe, hippos, and a lion. I highly recommend this operator, I enjoyed the excursion greatly.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bosco was friendly and knowledgeable and an excellent off road driver!
I loved that Abdullie from Wito Africa Safari took care of everything. From the moment we arrived in Tanzania to when we left we were taken care of. Didn’t have to think about anything. Our tour guide Bosco was there to pick us up and take us on safaris . He was friendly and knowledgeable and a very safe driver. Beautiful hotels with all the amenities were booked for us, we are beyond pleased with the whole trip. We felt safe at all times.
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days safari experience
We had an amazing 6-day safari visiting Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. Our guide, Marcus, went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Both Marcus and David were very knowledgeable about the wildlife and knew the best spots to see all kinds of animals and take great photos. They were also very skilled drivers, which was important not only during the safari but also on highways and in city traffic. On top of that, Marcus was incredibly helpful when I fell ill due to food poisoning, driving me all the way to a hospital in Narok to ensure I received proper medical care. Overall, doing the safari with African Bush Explorers was great value for money, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and well-organized adventure.
Professional & Top Quality Service, Quick & Reliable Communication, Open To Customisations.
I want to thank Kichaka Tours and Travel for their excellent quality of service all-round. I used them for a half-day safari drive round Nairobi National Park. Wilson replied very quickly to all my questions and was incredibly helpful and professional. He then put me in contact with Dennis, my safari driver/guide, so that we could confirm pick up in advance. I found this very reassuring especially as the pick-up was at 5.30am so I wanted to make sure it was reliable. Dennis confirmed with me in advance and arrived early so that we got to Nairobi National Park and were first in the queue before opening! This meant there were no delays getting into the park and I got to experience the full sunrise over the park - it was magical.
Dennis was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly on the drive. He also went above-and-beyond to help me see as many animals as possible during the trip. I had the best morning and would definitely recommend him and the whole Kichaka Team to anyone wanting a brilliant experience on safari!