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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5-day Safari with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
After visiting Namibia a few years ago (self-drive), we wanted to return to Africa and realized we would need an organized tour with a guide/driver.
After research and reading reviews we choose Tanzania as destination as Parks are relatively close and did not want to spend too many days on the road.
Read good reviews and comments on TripAdvisor and other sites regarding Tanzania Roadside Expeditions.
From the initial contact they were very helpful and quick to respond, flexible to accommodate our wishes., with excellent pricing and conditions!
We did a private 5-day safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.
Our driver and guide, Eli, was phenomenal!! He is an excellent wild life spotter and
knew exactly where to take us for better views and photos, always in good spirit and very pleasant and easygoing guy!
We had good accommodations that varied from a real (temporary) Kati-kati tented camp in Serengeti ((fantastic experience / should have stayed for 2 nights instead of 1!) and very luxurious hotel as the Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge (Wellworth Collection).
Food was very good and we had great dinners, breakfasts and quite diverse lunchboxes for underway.
The driving from Lake Burunge-Tarangire to Serengeti was extremely long and took us 10 hours on rough, dusty and sometimes scary roads. We would have appreciated a bit more information regarding this.
Fortunately, Eli is an extremely experienced driver, always with a lovely smile on his face and he tried to accommodate all our wishes regarding travel times, stops for coffee (wonderful coffee in Tanzania!), photos, etc…
The only 3 details that could be improved would be:
1) better/newer seats in the 4x4 vehicle (at least ours)
2) information about distances and expected driving times to get to each destination.
3) better information regarding Lake Manyara, famous for its thousands of pink flamingos. However, since some time there are no flamingos anymore.
We would have preferred to stay an extra night in Serengeti (considering the long drive to get there, one night is too short) and would have skipped Lake Manyara.
We highly recommend Tanzania Roadside Expeditions (Paul Justine, General Manager) for their prompt responses, experience and professionalism, help with Covid testing, etc.
We highly recommend visiting Tanzania! Beautiful places and thousands of animals! We did see the Big 5 and much more!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable Company, easy communication, nice driver, best price
From the first contact until the last day, i had a good and precise communication with the company. All my questions before and after booking have been responded by Paul immediately. The price was very good, compared to other safari companies. We have been picked up at Mombassa airport and started a wonderful three day safari in Tsavo West and Amboseli, ending in our hotel at Diani Beach. Our driver Cleavers was a careful driver and a nice person, who explained us a lot in the parks and answered all our questions. We felt very well and secure, hope to come back.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a great experience with Customise Travel and Tours!
We had a great day and the staff was so helpful and kind. I really recommend going with this company for an excellent experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded all Expectations!!!
Francis was such an amazing host, he was kind, fun, knowledgable and very well organised! He was prompted with communications, planned a route specific to our needs and was great value. The accommodation he organised were absolutely stunning, he took every opportunity to make our trip special and didn’t shortcut anything. His local knowledge and friendly attitude to everyone was evident each day. The Safari drives he took is on exceeded all expectations, we saw so many amazing animals and feel so lucky we chose Francis.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not the best experience
After the trip we were taken to their office like hostage to demand more money than we agreed and already paid cause they decided that they didn't make enough profit. Very poor customer service.
Be expected to pay much more than the original agreed fees as they will claim it is not included, e.g. entry fees. At one point we were asked to pay for the fuel cost!
Make sure to pay yourself entry fees as we realised we have been scammed and paid more than the entry fee. Unfortunately only realised this after the trip when we talked with out friends who visited the same attractions
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our trip to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Arusha National Park leaves us with the best experience i have
Our trip to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Arusha National Park leaves us with the best experience i have never had before
Review of: Multi-Day Camping Safari Experience in Arusha
I booked my safari to Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti with #SerengetiLandmarkTours and i had extraordinary enjoyment and adventures, Raymond Robert Ayo is a perfect tour operator, he prepared our safari logistics and provided the best service everyone would expect, book with Serengeti Landmark Tours ask for Raymond and Enjoy the Adventure
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
We only had a few days in Kenya and wanted to squeeze in a safari. I reviewed several companies but I selected Africa Starpal Safaris because right after submitting the request I received a WhatsApp message from Paul. I was nervous about getting a legitimate booking so it really helped that Pual reached out quickly. He continued to help us select the best tour for our group (Amboseli) and followed up with us via WhatsApp throughout the process (even at odd hours). On the morning of our tour, Paul showed up with our guide in a very nice Toyota Landcruiser. We had a great experience! Our guide had years of experience and helped us make the most of our safari!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing MUST DO experience
This tour was exactly what I needed.
It’s been my mom’s dream vacation to experience an African Safari and this tour delivered!
It was budget friendly which I really needed being that I was footing the entire bill for the two of us lol, while still providing priceless memories.
We got to see all of the big 5 on day 2/6!!!
Our guide was awesome though atm I can’t remember his name. Visiting the village was humbling and I’ll cherish the time spent.
You do have to get used to the tent life. There’s no power during majority of the day, cold showers, not much variety of food but this is a budget friendly tour. Win some, lose some lol.
I’d do it all over again with the exception of the first camp, would opt for the nicer stay up the street.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent value for money!!!
I wanted to go for safari trip with 2 teenage boys (18 and 16). 4 days trip. I sent enquiries to 15 different companies asking for quotation of a tailor made offer (4 days safari: 2 nights in nyani camp site - Serengeti and 1 night in Kitela lodge - Ngorongoro). Salim (owner of this business) was not only the first to respond but also best in price! The service was beyond my expectations (I did safari before so knew what to expect). Salim booked a very experienced driver (Godson) who was driving fast but safely and carefully. Salim did an extra mile to fulfil my needs (Great migration watching at Mara river) and went beyond: cleaned up the car last day for Ngorongoro, got us extra meal for last dinner (outside of offer) before flight departure and hired a great cook (Adari) always smiling and with positive approach. All in all great business and fully recommended!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and professional
I can't praise them enough this trip is etched in my memory for ever. We had very close encounters with lions and a cheetah which I put down to our guides excellent knowledge. Saw two Wildebeest Mara river crossings in one day, each with 20000 plus animals. It looked like the highs of one day were eclipsed by the high of the next day. When asked about the safari this is what I tell them.
The travel time was horrendous I live in the USA 19hrs going 22hrs on the return.
Jet lag was horrendous 7hrs time difference.
Extremely rough rough roads, makes our rough washboard roads seem like the interstate.
Yes it was worth it was
PHENOMENAL!!!!