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absolutely unforgettable eight days exploring Tanzania and the Masai Mara
We absolutely loved our safari experience! From the initial planning to the very last day, everything was wonderfully organized, and we couldn't be happier with our decision to book with this company.
Planning & Organization
A special thank you to Dennis, who helped us organize our entire trip. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and responsive throughout the process. The pricing was very transparent, and he provided plenty of accommodation options to suit our preferences and budget. I asked him to adjust our itinerary several times, and he always made the changes very quickly and without any hesitation.
We booked relatively last minute (about 1–2 months in advance) during the high season, so unfortunately, many of our preferred luxury lodges were already fully booked. My advice would be to plan well in advance, especially if you're looking for luxury accommodations at a reasonable price, as the best options sell out very quickly!
We chose an 8-day private safari combining Tanzania and Kenya's Masai Mara, starting in Arusha and finishing in Nairobi.
Another thing we really appreciated was that this is a locally owned, Nairobi-based company. It felt great to support a local business rather than booking through a large international operator.
Tanzania Safari – Our Incredible Guide, Jackson!
Our guide in Tanzania was Jackson, and I honestly cannot praise him enough. He was, without a doubt, the best safari guide we've ever had, and we've traveled extensively!
What made Jackson truly exceptional was not only his incredible knowledge and experience but also his genuine passion for wildlife and nature. He had an extraordinary eye for spotting animals, often noticing things we would never have seen ourselves. He always knew how to position the vehicle for the best possible views while being extremely respectful of the animals, their environment, and other safari vehicles.
His enthusiasm was contagious! Every time we spotted an animal, he seemed just as excited as we were, almost as if he were seeing it for the first time. It was so refreshing to see someone who genuinely loves what he does, and it made the entire experience even more special.
He was also an incredibly careful driver, always making us feel safe and comfortable. He never rushed us, happily accommodated bathroom breaks whenever needed, and made sure we could enjoy every moment at our own pace. He even cleaned the safari vehicle every single day!
Beyond his professionalism, Jackson was such a humble, kind, and genuinely wonderful person. His dedication, attention to detail, and positive energy made our safari truly magical. Thanks to his incredible guiding skills, we managed to see both the Big Five and the Ugly Five within our first three days!
If you're booking a safari in Tanzania, I cannot recommend requesting Jackson enough. He truly sets an exceptionally high standard for what a safari guide should be.
Kenya Safari – Masai Mara with Timothy
After crossing the border into Kenya, we continued our safari with Timothy.
Timothy was also a kind, professional, and experienced guide. He clearly knew the Masai Mara very well and was particularly skilled at finding big cats and positioning the vehicle for some fantastic wildlife sightings.
We also appreciated his flexibility. On one occasion, we asked to return to the lodge earlier so we could relax and enjoy the pool, and he was very understanding and happy to accommodate our request. He never made us feel rushed and respected our preferences throughout the trip.
While we had a very good experience with Timothy, Jackson had set an exceptionally high standard during the Tanzanian part of our safari. His extraordinary attention to detail, genuine enthusiasm, and personal approach made him particularly memorable. Both guides contributed to a wonderful trip, but Jackson was truly in a league of his own.
Safari Vehicles & Comfort
The safari vehicles were excellent! They were spacious, comfortable, and perfectly suited for wildlife viewing, with plenty of room to move around and enjoy the scenery.
They also had a refrigerator, which was very convenient for keeping our drinks and snacks cool, plenty of charging ports for our phones and cameras, and lots of practical storage space for drinks and personal belongings.
Overall Experience
We had an absolutely unforgettable eight days exploring Tanzania and the Masai Mara. The wildlife sightings were incredible, the organization was smooth, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations.
A huge thank you to Dennis for the excellent planning, Timothy for the wonderful wildlife sightings in Kenya, and especially Jackson, who truly made this trip one of the most memorable travel experiences we've ever had.
We would happily recommend this company to anyone planning a private safari in East Africa, especially those who appreciate personalized service, flexibility, transparent pricing, and the opportunity to support a locally owned business.
And if you have the chance to have Jackson as your guide in Tanzania, consider yourself very lucky! He is truly exceptional!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari, good guide and sort response time
We have decided on sort notice just days before we left for holiday to go also on a 4 days safari. Right from the start the contact was based on finding the right safari and lodge which we preferred. Even a last minute lodge update has been arranged. The safari was intense due to the long distances but very satisfying. Outside the Big 5, we have been seeing so many and our guide Benjamin was really patient and had a lot of additional information to make it even more interesting.
We would definitely choose Kilipath again if we would do an other safari in Tanzania(Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro).
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Both the owner, Jose, and the guide, Brian, were extremely reliable—a highly satisfying trip.
On this trip to Kenya, I saw all the animals I wanted to see. The service was excellent—they accompanied us while tracking the animals and found many beautiful photo angles. Most importantly, the price was very reasonable.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Wow, I don't know where to begin. Looking for a local tour company was overwhelming when I started researching this safari. I stumbled across Longway Expeditions during my search. After reading, I knew they were what I was looking for. A responsible, local company. From the start to the very end, Anne was there to guide me the whole way, making sure it included what I wanted. Was always quick to respond to my questions. She is amazing at her job, such a professional.
Our guide Maila I can't express my gratitude to him. Also so professional! He is so kind. His expertise helped us to see the big 5! There were times we saw other guides going places they should not have just so their clients could see animals. Not Maila. He indicated we would see what we wanted at other places, and we did. And we saw so much more! From a lioness hunting, a cheetah with a fresh kill (with no other trucks around), to Momma elephants nursing their babies, and so so much more! He is so good at what he does, and so knowledgeable.
I HIGHLY recommend going with Longway Expeditions and requesting Maila! All the lodges were exceptional! You will not be disappointed!!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgetable memories
Amazing 6 days camping safari! Our guide Gerald was great, super good driver, felt safe with him, give us really good informations about wild Life. Gived uns a great experience in seeing so many different animals and memories.
Great organisation of the tour. Camp site in Serengeti, dikdik, was bieutiful landscape but poor facilities, would of like at least some water for a shower.
Simba camp site was super nice!
Down side : got food poisoning, all of our Group got very sick. Some of us miss a day of safari because of this. Lots of other people got sick too.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
We had a great experience with Suricata Safaris for a six days group safari camping. The compagny was very structured even though the order of the safari changed last minute. We saw a lot of animals and our guide Gerald was very informative about the animal kingdom. He cared about the guests and was very passionate. My only negative point would be the food. 4 of our group of 5 were food poisonned, so i would say to be careful with the food. And each night there were other people who has been sick too. Facilities at dik dik campsite were bad though.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Concerned with providing us a wonderful experience.
Our trip was theperfect mix of city and safari experiences
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very efficient
Mariel is very efficient and takes all requests as well as ideas very seriously.
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Adventure of a life time !
Thankyou shades for the memories you helped me and my family create. Thankyou Mary and the rest of the tour team. Hope to see you all soon .
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Cooperative
Mr Widman and the team are very cooperative and responsive. They make sure everything is organized and they get to the locations ahead of time so nothing is delayed. I went to the Mikumi National Park 2 Day Safari with them and it was great.
