Paul and Everyne TRE Directors
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, ASTA, TATO, TTB & TANAPA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Luo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s a worthy of trust company
We began researching safari companies and their reputations online four months in advance. We soon settled on Roadside and contacted their customer service team; communication was seamless, with prompt responses to all our inquiries. Based on the trust we established, we paid a 20% deposit upfront, with the balance settled upon our arrival in Nairobi. To be honest, we felt a bit apprehensive at the time, knowing that the quality of our experience would largely depend on this company. Fortunately, the outcome proved we had made the right choice. Peter was our guide in the Maasai Mara, and Elly was our guide in the Serengeti; both were skilled drivers with extensive experience in spotting wildlife. Elly, in particular, had exceptional eyesight and could pinpoint exactly where animals would appear, allowing us to observe them from the best possible angles; he also shared a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife with us. Both guides were attentive to our needs, the vehicles were kept clean, and pick-up and drop-off services were punctual. All in all, the safari fully met our expectations, valued the money and I would highly recommend this company to others.
Email Ken Speicher | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Epic Experience to a wonderful adventure
Let me begin by saying Paul the CEO was amazing in putting our trip together. The Hotels were an amazing experience themselves. We arrived in the beginning in Moshi to see the Meteruni falls and have lunch with the chagga tribe to watch and help the process of coffee on their farm which was extraordinary. Gedele our initial driver in the beginning of the trip was a youthful and very informative of the place that helped the nature of the trip more adventurous. He gave us Swahili lessons to use for our trip that it helped very well with the people we met to have them more accommodating and friendly.
Then we went to Serval Kingdom for two days which is plenty. This place is where the animals come to your back and front yard to interact with them and feed them at least twice a day. To have breakfast with giraffes and zebras and elans and gazelle was breathtaking also a sunset tea and movie in the open with the animals.
The next adventure was the Safari adventures at Tarangire National park , Seregeti National Parl and The Ngorongoro Crater. Our Guide and head Guide Walter was amazing , his knowledge of the area and animals were an extra bonus to our trip
We saw the Big 5 and it is a seldom feat done on the first trip we had. So many Elephants and lions and leopards and cheetah. One cheetah with her small cub was beautiful. The Cape buffalo is a sight to be hold and of course the White Rhino was breathtaking. George was very thorough and thoughtful the whole time in our safari trips those days. The stays at Lake Manyara Kilimamojo Lodge was something out of a luxurious movie the staff and the song from the Massai tribe was fantastic Then our next stay at the Serengeti Four Seasons was just excellent and extraordinary with your bathroom and balcony overlooking a watering hole where so many animals came to drink lions, elephants, Cape buffalo was amazing. There is a dinner and dance restaurant there with the Massai tribe that was just amazing.
We did the hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti that is an adventure in itself with a champagne breakfast in the open.
Then we took a short flight to Zanzibar. There is fascinating history there and of course Freddie Mercury’ museum and place was fantastic. Then finally off to the Zanzibar MORA a beach retreat that’s all inclusive and the walks on the Indian Ocean beach was greatly appreciated by us to end our trip!
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions by far made our trip Epic and one of the best trip in our lives. Thank you Paul for everything. Asante Sana !
Email Hemanth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely best Safari company!
I'm not usually the one who writes reviews, but Tanzania Roadside Expeditions earned this one.
We picked Tanzania Roadside Expeditions for our 11 day trip to Kenya and Tanzania, because they were a local company, and that turned out to be the best decision. There was no middlemen, and no miscommunication — just people who know their own country and genuinely care about doing it right.
They delivered everything they promised. The stays, the comfortable transfers, even the minute detail across Kenya and Tanzania went exactly as planned, with zero hiccups. That kind of reliability is hard to appreciate until you're on the other side of the world trusting someone with your whole trip.
The owner, Paul, and our guides - James and Steven are the real deal. They clearly knew their stuff — sharp, calm, and great at getting us into the right place at the right time. We saw the Mara river crossing up close two days in a row and all of the Big 5, and that doesn't happen without guides who know what they are doing.
What we liked most is that it never felt like a packaged tour. It felt personal — like we were being looked after by friends. By the end, we'd honestly gained a new African family away from home.
If you're planning a safari in East Africa, book with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. You won't regret it.
Email Bharath | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Family Safari
Our 8-day safari with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions was truly a bucket-list experience that our family will remember for the rest of our lives. My wife, our daughter, and I had an incredible time exploring Tanzania, especially the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. From beginning to end, everything came together to make this one of the most memorable trips we have ever taken.
A huge part of what made the experience so special was our guide, Ezekiel. Spending so many days together on safari, your guide becomes an incredibly important part of the journey, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person to share it with. Ezekiel was knowledgeable and professional, but what stood out to us even more was his patience, kindness, and flexibility. Traveling as a family and spending long days on safari isn’t always easy, and there were certainly moments when things were challenging for us. Through all of it, Ezekiel remained incredibly patient, accommodating, and genuinely caring. He adapted to what we needed and always made us feel comfortable. Beyond being a great guide, he’s simply an amazing human being.
From our adventures through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro all the way to helping us with our final airport drop-off in Arusha, Ezekiel took wonderful care of our family. By the end of the trip, it felt less like we had spent eight days with a tour guide and more like we had experienced Tanzania with a friend. The wildlife and landscapes were spectacular, but the people you meet are often what turn a great trip into an unforgettable one, and Ezekiel absolutely did that for us.
Thank you, Ezekiel, for your patience, kindness, laughs, and for helping make our family’s bucket-list safari so special. And thank you to the entire Tanzania Roadside Expeditions team for giving us memories that we will cherish for years to come. We would wholeheartedly recommend them and especially Ezekiel, to anyone planning a safari in Kenya and Tanzania!
Email Manoj | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a wonderful surprise
My wife had wanted to go on this Safari for years and eventually my schedule allowed 2 wks of time for it. She asked a friend of hers who had been to Tanzania for medical mission and had great things to say about Tanzania roadside expedition and our experience matches hers .From reservation to 1st stepping off the flight to throughout the safari to leaving back to US we had a wonderful experience in Tanzania .
Our guide Ezequel was amazing. He was courteous, great fun to be with and had an amazing eye.Despite using an excellent pair of binoculars where we saw nothing ,he could point to wildlife with his bare eyes .He had a knack to know when to get up and go, where to go .Some of it is luck during a Safari but the skill of a great guide like him was invaluable. We wanted to see the animal crossing over Marra river and even though everyone turned around ,he asked us to wait and positioned our vehicle superbly barely 100 yards from where the crossing actually occured an hour later.
He has a really good personality and he made sure that the 6 days with him in the Toyota Land cruiser were really enjoyable .
The Land cruiser itself was very well maintained and he kept it immaculate throughout, He and his peers from Tanzania roadside expedition knew where to take us for excellent restaurants in Arusha and were able to arrange another trip quickly for us which we had not initially scheduled .
Except for one place near Gorngoro national park where we stayed for 1 night ( which was good but not great ) the rest of arrangements were very good within the national parks and in Arusha .
All in all an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend this company ( can't vouch for the other drivers and guides but going by our experience with Ezequel I suspect they are all pretty good too).
Email Joanna and Michael | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the animals and locations.
Tanzania roadside were wonderful. The trip was extremely well planned and we loved getting to know the amazing drivers and tour guides, particularly Ezekiel Sankoro. He really cared about our happiness and well being and he went out of his way to find and show us all the unbelievable animals and experiences. We would definitely recommend this tour company,
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Email Luana Campos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
EZEKIEL SENKORO made all the difference on our trip!
Our safari in Tanzania was magical and exceeded all our expectations! Ezekiel was extremely careful and attentive to us, always very helpful. He made our trip very informative, safe, comfortable and fun! A true dream!
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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. ❤️🌍
A very professional and prolific safari with Eze Masaï that we will never forget
We had the chance to spend 4 days with Eze Masaï in both Serengeti and Ngorogoro. Everything was very well arranged in advance, and the plan for these days was very clear. During the safari, Eze showcased a mindblowing knowledge of the terrain, as if he would know where to find animals (beyond what the radio would say of course). We also highly appreciated Eze's professionalism: always on time, and balancing listening to our propositions and suggesting better alternatives if any. Overall excellent value for money, with the Pori Pori lodge as a base. 100% recommended!
Email Shawna Wang | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top Notch Customer Service
A year ago, when I went to my bank to wire transfer a large deposit for our safari trip to Tanzania Roadside Expeditions, my banker looked deep into my eyes with worry: "Tanzania? Large amount? One year ahead deposit? You have never met the 'tour operator'? Are you out of your mind? Is this an international scam?"
Well, I just finished my 13-day Kenya-Tanzania safari with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions, and I can assure you, Tanzania Roadside Expeditions is not only a legitimate company, but they also distinguished themselves above all others while handling challenging situations. They showcase great leadership, grace, generosity, and excellent people skills.
The last day of our trip was a jeep ride from Masai Mara back to Nairobi International Airport. Because of the driver's miscalculation on timing, plus a series of unfortunate events, I was late to the airport. The airline canceled my entire two-leg flight and charged me a heavy fine for a "no-show." Nairobi airport terminal doesn't open for passengers who have no ticket; under the hot sun outside the building, I was fortunately able to secure a later flight. The price, including the no-show fine, was so high that it made me even hotter.
I called Tanzania Roadside Expeditions and explained what had happened. Paul, the great tour operator, immediately acknowledged that the driver didn't depart early enough, which caused my trouble. He didn't blame, didn't argue, didn't negotiate; he only asked to see the receipt of my new purchase. On behalf of his company, he took full responsibility and gracefully promised reimbursement for such unexpected costs. He wished me a safe flight home with his warm wishes. Standing in front of the Nairobi airport terminal, I was in tears from his kindness, understanding, and courage to shoulder his responsibilities with dignity. After all, this extra cost was a very big chunk of their income as well, yet he put his client's best interest as the top priority, all the way to the last day of the trip.
When I landed back home in Seattle, his reimbursement fund landed as well. I am amazed by this excellence.
Traveling sometimes takes unexpected turns, especially on a wild safari trip. But when you sign up with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions, Paul is there for you—he has you covered. Hakuna Matata!