Tanzania Roadside Expeditions

The most unforgettable safari experience thanks to the best team and guides!

I started researching safari companies back in January because going to Africa has been my dream since I was a kid. I grew up watching documentaries about the Serengeti and the great migration, always imagining what it would feel like to see it with my own eyes. For many reasons, it never happened until now, and I knew 2025 had to be the year. After 3 months of comparing options and speaking with different companies, I decided to go with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions.

From the very first conversation, Paul stood out. I consider myself a very curious and sometimes difficult client because I like to understand every detail. I asked him so many questions, and he always responded with patience, kindness, and clarity. That is exactly why I chose them. I felt taken care of from the very beginning.

As the planning went on, I invited some of my closest friends and we ended up being a group of 8. Since this was a trip I had dreamed of for so long, I had many things I wanted to experience. Paul and his team accommodated every single request. The accommodations, the day drives, the night game drives, the hot air balloon, the food, the logistics, everything was arranged perfectly. There was not a single detail that felt overlooked.

We did an 8-day safari visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater. We had two guides, Walter and James. They were both great, but I spent the most time with Walter since I was in his car. I do not even know how to fully express how grateful I am to him. He paid attention to everything. If I mentioned an animal I hoped to see, he would immediately start looking for it. He was so knowledgeable, warm, patient, and passionate about wildlife and his country. He taught us so much every day.

One of the most unforgettable moments of the entire safari happened because of him. I had always dreamed of witnessing the Great Migration, but at first it seemed unlikely because the herds were far from where we were staying. Walter never gave up. He watched the land carefully, followed tracks, understood the patterns, and somehow led us to a massive herd of what must have been 10000 wildebeest and zebras gathering to cross a river. Lions were waiting on the river bank, and the tension in the air was something I will never forget. The sounds, the movement, the uncertainty, the sheer energy of nature in that moment was incredible to witness. It was everything I had imagined as a child and more.

What stood out the most was how much Walter cared. He wanted us to experience the magic of Tanzania the way he sees it. When the safari ended and it was time to say goodbye, I actually got emotional. Having Walter as our guide made an already incredible trip even better. He played a huge role in why this experience became so meaningful.

I have visited 55 countries, and nothing compares to this trip. Africa feels powerful in a way that is hard to put into words. The landscapes, the wildlife, the silence, the unpredictability, the feeling of being so close to life in its purest form. There were moments that took my breath away. Moments I will remember forever!

Tanzania Roadside Expeditions created the perfect journey for us. From the planning stage with Paul to the final day with Walter, everything was exceptional. If I could give them 1000000 out of 5, I would.

To Paul, the entire team, and especially Walter, thank you for giving us the trip of a lifetime! If you are thinking about going on a safari, choose them. You will not regret it!!!!