Experience of a lifetime
We are a couple who recently went on a 11 day Kenya and Tanzania private trip with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions.
We spent a lot of time researching safari companies before booking our trip, and Tanzania Roadside Expeditions checked every box we were looking for. We specifically wanted a local operator rather than an international middleman, fair pricing, mid-range to luxury stays, experienced guides, and, most importantly, a company that operates ethically around wildlife. Tanzania Roadside Expeditions delivered on all of these, 100%.
Our biggest concern was trust. We had heard some scary stories about safari companies taking large upfront payments, providing accommodations very different from what was promised, or even leaving travelers stranded. Being so far from home, that was a real concern. Paul, the owner of Tanzania Roadside Expeditions, completely changed that experience for us. From the very beginning, he was personally involved, patiently answered all our questions, and was incredibly transparent and responsive. He met us before and after the trip, introduced us to his family, and even gave us something thoughtful to take home. By the end, Paul, our guides, and the entire experience genuinely felt like family.
Our guides, James in Kenya and Steven in Tanzania, were absolutely fantastic. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, observant, and respectful of the animals and their natural behavior. They seemed to anticipate where the animals would move and positioned us for some unforgettable moments. We saw the Big 5, witnessed the great migration and a wildebeest river crossing on our very first day, and many other natural wildlife phenomenon. They were genuinely as excited to show us these moments as we were to experience them. Huge kudos to Steven in Tanzania!
The accommodations were excellent as well. We normally plan our trips ourselves, but organizing multiple stays across two countries is challenging because many camps and lodges aren't easily found online. During the busiest season, several of our preferred options were already booked, but Tanzania Roadside Expeditions's local knowledge and connections meant they could suggest great alternatives until we found exactly what we wanted, often at very good rates.
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions delivered everything they promised and more. We would 100% recommend them to anyone planning a safari in East Africa. In fact, we're already planning our next trip back, and this time we'll be returning not just to Africa, but to visit our newfound family there. ❤️🌍
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jockey tours was amazing and very professional way dealt with my booking since I planned my trip😁
Our tour guide and driver was Kikitu, such a wonderful person and driver, who knows how to make travellers feel comfortable and safe in his presence. Very charming, cool person got great hospitality attitude and warm welcome to everyone who joined his tour.
Can’t expect anything more than how Jockey tours was organised my trip. It is affordable and easy to book online from London. Mineh was a such a professional person to ask any questions about the tour, all organised on time and no glitches anywhere I felt.
I would strongly recommend Jockey tours for safari tours and of cozy Kikitu as a driver. I would give 10/10 for Kikitu 👌😁
Many thanks
Bharathy
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knowledgeable and courteous
Our tour guide (Job) was excellent. He was engaging throughout the trip. He was on point with schedules and and where to go to maximize seeing the animals. He was respectful of space for the animal and to other tour guides. We would recommend him to any party on Safari.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome Tanzania adventure
Oh my what an adventure. Our guide was James and he was awesome and always found animals when others could not. We visited tarangire national park and it was amazing then to lake natron to see flamingos giraffes and elephants and a visit with the local Maasai tribe which was remarkable. We also visited a bush tribe family that live off the land hunting animals with bow and arrow. Then to lake manyaro national park with monkeys baboons and elephants.then to the ngorogora crater with animals every where including rhinos and lions. So beautiful it’s the largest intact volcanic crater in the world. Then we headed north to the Serengeti for the real safari. The first morning was a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti which was surreal and would strongly advise to do. Then on safari. Many lions cheetahs leopard elephants giraffes crocs and more. Then the highlight of the trip, witnessed a Huge river crossing of the great migration of the wildebeest and zebra. Amazing! Then off to beautiful Zanzibar for tours of Stonetown then off to beautiful jambiani beach where we snorkeled and had boat ride to an island and lastly rode horse on the beach. Magical gorilla put together the best trip you could imagine. The lodges and clamping tent camps where the best and the people could not have been nicer or treated us better. This is the second time we have used magical gorilla adventures. Last year Uganda to trek with gorilla and chimps. You can’t go wrong with these folks! Highly recommend
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a great experience. Our guide was Muzi.
What a great experience. Got to see so many animals. Our guide was Muzi. He educated us on all the animals. From the leopard to the elephants, hyenas with beautiful little babies, which was so cool. We were only several feet from hyenas nursing It’s three newborn babies. crocodiles hippos and Impala everywhere. So many other animals I can’t even remember all their names. Initially it took a while before we saw many animals, but our guide was very persistent and towards the evening we began seeing them everywhere. He stopped and allowed us to take pictures as long as we wanted to answer our questions and was very Pleasant. this is a must trip to do in South Africa. The accommodations were amazing. Food was great I’ll give six stars if I could.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The overall experience is quite good, and the cost performance is very high.
The food and accommodation schedule are all good. I saw all kinds of animals.
IT
A Travel companion😊
Vera was available from the very beginning to create a truly tailor-made trip for us, as we wanted to combine our safaris with a visit to a friend who lives in Nairobi.
The driver she assigned to us became our trusted companion, and with him we were able to experience a truly authentic journey, far away from the usual tourist trails.
I highly recommend Peaks and Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable trip!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best with his experience, we created lifetime memories.
One of the best tour operators, with great experience and a personal touch. They helped create memories that will last a lifetime!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly. Helpful, and Patient
Uganda is an incredible country and well worth a visit, for an amazing Adventure. Dr. James L Rowland PH.D.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
INCREDIBLE HONEYMOON!! Amy & Josh✨
I don’t know where to start with this review! Just wow wow wow!!🥰❤️ Me and my husband Josh have been talking to Raymond since the beginning of 2025 to organise our honeymoon. Raymond was absolutely amazing at planning and putting it all together! It has been my dream since I was little to come and visit Africa and it did not dissapoint! I knew I loved the country and the culture but I love it even more now!🧡🇹🇿 Raymond planned and organised the BEST honeymoon we could ever wish for!! We had the best time!! We got married on the 1st August and we arrived in Tanzania on the 7th August, we knew from the start that we were in good hands. When we arrived at the airport we got the most amazing welcome with flowers and someone singing on the guitar! It was so special and we wasn’t expecting it! All our rooms at the accommodations we stayed in were beautifully decorated for us too and we loved every single place we stayed at!❤️🌹 I also have a peanut/nut allergy and Raymond made sure that everyone knew this and that I was catered for. I wish we knew all the names who we met in Tanzania that made our honeymoon special. Abdul was our safari guide for our 5 day safari and he was fantastic! He was very informative, respected the animals space, safe driver and we had a good laugh! He also made sure the jeep was well stocked and the lunches we had were amazing! We learnt a lot about the animals from what Abdul told us. On one evening on our way to our accommodation, Abdul heard on the radio that there was a leopard in the area, we turned back and he found the leopard! It was amazing! We also had some photographers capture our honeymoon which we didn’t expect either! This was amazing as we have some amazing photos to look back on!📷
We also went to Zanzibar for 5 days after our safari and Raymond also planned and organised this too, it was a whole package and it was all very well put together!❤️ The tours we went on were amazing! Everything on our honeymoon was private too, the safari, the tours in Zanzibar! It was just simply amazing and special. We also did not know that Raymond booked us in the seafront cottage at the Z hotel! This was the best surprise!😍
I can’t put into words how amazing Raymond is! He puts so much love and passion into making sure you have the best time! His communication was fantastic too and was always very responsive and he also always answered any questions we had!
I can’t put into words how amazing our honeymoon was, we were sad to come home!!
Please book patriot tours for your safari or dream adventure! You won’t regret it!!🧡✨
Thank you Raymond, Abdul and the Patriots team and all the people who made our honeymoon so special! We will NEVER forget it.
THANK YOU THANK YOU!! ASANTE SANA!❤️
