RO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great
We had the best safari tours (Masai Mara,Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli)for the best price.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Totally Loved Our Safari Experience
I and my family went for a 14 days Kenya and Tanzania safari with Tourist Line Safaris. Masai Mara and Serengeti were the highlights. We loved the experience. The guide, Vurtex, was very professional. The staff were very swift and nice too. We saw alot of animals, all the big five and enjoyed a variety of activities such as boat rides and bicycle rides. The company is very flexible, and prices match the service. I would recommend this company to anyone planning a safari. Perfect!
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superbly organized safari and Zanzibar holiday
Our family of 5 (children aged 21,18 and 15) went on a 15 day tour in Tanzania with 5-day safari and a Zanzibar stay, organized by Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. We chose to book directly with TRE, rather than going via an agency where we live (Sweden), for two main reasons: higher flexibility and lower cost. (This was also after recommendations from a former tour organizer in Sweden who used to rely on the services of TRE for their safaris)
Communication during the planning process was smooth - Paul, the managing director - was always quick to iterate and take our requests into account, where we had any. For example we wished to add a hiking day and Paul suggested a Kilimanjaro day trip which we added to the program (this, for instance, was not possible with the Swedish operators I also discussed with)
We made the booking in January 2020, and were supposed to travel in June that year. Shortly after our booking, Covid hit and we had to reschedule everything. Here the company was very professional and easy to communicate with and typically replied to all emails within the day. We ended up re-scheduling two times before we finally could go through with the trip in december 2021.
Upon arrival, we were met at the airport by our guide, James, who was with us during the mainland stay (first 7 days). The safari program was very well organized. James was very knowledgeable with 12 years experience as safari guide, and expertly guided us to through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and was able to answer all our questions. During five days we saw countless animals - including all of the big 5, hordes of wild beast and zebras, giraffes and elephants. We even witnessed a chase where three lionesses took down a zebra right in front of our vehicle. All in all I must say it even exceeded our (high) expectations.
Our tour also included a day hike on Kilimanjaro (up to 2700m, accompanied by a mountain guide), before we transferred to Zanzibar. In Zanzibar we stayed in Stone town, where we also had a guided tour, and stayed on two resorts on the east shore.
Logistics of the trip was smooth - our safari guide and the safari vehicle (a Toyota Landcruiser) took us everywhere from arrival in Arusha until departure to Zanzibar. In Zanzibar the operator had arranged for a driver to take us conveniently between our destinations on the island.
Quality of accomodation was overall very high. The different lodges we stayed at during the Safari were all well run, clean and comfortable. This also included two nights in a tented camp (with in-tent shower/bathroom) in Serengeti. The Zanzibar arrangements also lived up to our expectations, in particular Tembo hotel in Stone Town and the Spice Island Resort which were truly excellent.
All in all we are very happy with the decision to let Tanzania Roadside Expeditions arrange our Tanzania holiday, and I believe we got good value for our money. Compared to some offers we got from Swedish agencies, our trip was both more extensive, more flexible and much better priced.
I would not hesitate to recommend Tanzania Roadside Expeditions to anyone considering a Tanzania holiday.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
Martin was an incredible guide on our safari. He was so helpful in making sure we had everything we needed and coordinating pickup and drop off from the airport even when our flights were delayed. I learned a lot from him about the animals at the game parks and their behaviors. I saw every animal I could have dreamed of seeing- giraffes, elephants, jaguars, rhinos, cheetahs, lions, impalas, buffalo, eland, water bucks, warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, flamingos, pelicans, storks…you name it! This is a trip I will never forget. I highly recommend Fede Tours and would choose them again.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience with Francis! We shall repeat.
Francis, our guide provided by Nature Connect, proved to be highly professional, punctual, fully reliable, and friendly. He was always flexible and thoughtful enough to accommodate our needs. He is very knowledegeable of wildlife and unbeatable to spot species that are not easily seen, like lions. He is also good at explaining to his clients the specificities of Uganda as a country, if they are interested. He knows how to be present to the extent required, and discreet when needed so that your trip can be intimate if you wish. Altogether, our safari in Murchison Falls national park was a great experience. We are seriouly considering visiting other Ugandan parks with this company.
LU
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.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent with vast knowledge of masai mara reserve rese
Cost friendly tour with a cruiser and they have good choice of good lodges.
Also, very good time managers through out the trip from departure all the way to your last day of the trip.
I loved the services
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second Safari in 3 Years With Explorer Kenya
This was the second time I’ve booked a Safari in Kenya through Kenya Explorer. This time we had Bernard “Njinu” as our guide and he was really fantastic. Not only was he caring about the animals and incredibly knowledgeable but also had a great wealth of local and international geopolitical info. We failed to find one question that he didn’t know the answer to. Picking a safari provider can be hard but I think Kenya Explorer is a good pick. You can find cheaper rates but those companies come with bad reviews for customer service and guides. Also the price you see is the real price and includes park fees (many others exclude that). What I really like about this company is all guides have 10 yrs of experience as a minimum. I have done both the most budget and mid-range option for the Masai Mara and if you can pay the extra amount the food and accommodations in the higher-priced options are worth it. I would fully recommend without reservations!
UA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best African Tour! Top Service!
I had a great african tour with my family and we booked through Africa Incoming. It was without a doubt a remarkable trip as it was very well advised and amazingly operated. We had no problems at all till the end. The comfort and beauty of the Africa , the incredible kruger national park where we got to see all the live animal action which provides us great knowledge of the animal kingdom , the delicious food, the history we learned from our competent and friendly tour guide. Along with the stunning beauty of cape town, exploring the most gorgeous cango caves in knysa , Driving on the amazing Garden Route, Seeing the natural wonders of the world, The Great Victoria Falls and the Majestic Table Mountain along with the whale watching at beautiful small town Hermanus and all the amazing memories and hospitality from our tour guides had made the experience with Africa incoming remarkable and memorable. Thankyou i highly recommend them and i feel like coming back to Africa very soon.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
12 days Kenya safari
What a safari we had. Our guide, driver, and organizer Jonathan made our adventure. He was with us the whole trip. We saw lions and cubs eating their prey. Leopard in the tree with his prey. Elephants, giraffes, hyena….we saw everything. Jonathan knows where to find them and the patience to wait. We were safe, in wonderful lodges and luxurious tents. Food was good and lots of it. This was indeed a trip of a life time. Thank you so much Jonathan and Explore Kenya Safari’s