Paul and Everyne TRE Directors
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 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:
- $270 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
US
Email Kiana & Judy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime - 10 Day Safari to Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater
Absolutely incredible, unforgettable experience. We knew we wanted to go on a safari somewhere in Africa, and I spent weeks researching which country and which company to go with before deciding on Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. No other company came close to the communication, flexibility, accommodations, and professionalism of Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. We had a private tour of Tarangire, central Serengeti, northern Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, and stayed at some unique, beautiful, luxury lodges.
Our process began by talking with Paul, the managing director. He was prompt in responding to my many questions and offering recommendations for our trip, from the overall safari route to what we should bring with us. He even communicated my dietary restrictions to all of the lodges prior to our arrival. We were pleasantly surprised that Paul even met us at our first hotel (Melia Arusha) to talk about the safari and introduce us to our guide, James.
James was the reason that our trip was so extraordinary. With 15 years of experience, he's incredibly well-connected with the other rangers in the park and has an amazing understanding of animal behavior. This meant that he was always able to anticipate where the animals would be going so we'd get the best view, even when there were other vehicle groups around. We got to see not only one lion hunt, but THREE. We had front row seats to see the wildebeest cross the Mara River (twice!) in their Great Migration, we could have reached out the window to pet lions and cheetahs we were so close, we saw dozens of giraffes, elephants, zebra, hippos, gazelles, crocodiles, so many amazing birds, mother lions with their cubs, cheetahs with their cubs, baby jackals, baby gazelles, and so many more. James was also very respectful to the animals, not getting too close to them with the vehicle, but instead letting them come closer to us, which we really appreciated.
James truly cared about what we enjoyed, and was not only patient but also excited to answer our many, many questions. By anticipating where the animals would be, he positioned us so I could get the best photographs (something he knew I was excited about). James also had a lot of flexibility with each day's itinerary. Most days we wound up wanting to explore more and more but some days we wanted to rest a little early and he would always respond with "hakuna matata- no worries." He kept us comfortable and anticipated our needs, whether that be with plenty of cold water, bathroom breaks, and lunches. Not only did we have the adventure of a lifetime, but we also had plenty of time to relax and truly enjoy the experience.
Thank you, Paul, James, and Tanzania Roadside Expeditions, for making this the most incredible trip we've ever gone on. We can't wait to come back!
HU
Email Dora | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour operator in Tanzania
I received an offer from a few companies regarding to my planned safari. But the best offer came from Tanzania Roadside Expeditions (TRE). From the first contact they were very professional, answered every questions that I had and made sure that all my requests are included in their offer. They bought my flights from and to Zanzibar (where I was based) and even organised a taxi for me in Zanzibar. The communication was very smooth and very fast.
The guide/driver’s name was Sele who was fantastic during the whole safari. He was very professional, organised, always on time, very knowledgable about the animals and the national parks. We felt very safe with him during the whole time. We have seen the Big five plus a lot more animals! Absolutely wonderful experience and can’t recall one issue with them. The managing director greeted us in person in the beginning of our trip which is a nice touch. If you want your safari to be perfect, go for Tanzania Roadside Expeditions, you will not regret it! Thank you for everything TRE!
US
Email Linda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Paul promptly answered our numerous questions and clearly laid out what was covered in the tour.
It was quite intimidating to wire our safari payment directly to Tanzania, but Paul Justine, the tour operator, gave clear directions and also confirmed when he received the payment. There were 4 of us traveling on this particular two-week safari to Kenya and Tanzania and when the one couple had to back out within 3 weeks of our trip due to an unexpected and severe illness, Paul graciously returned their money in full! Each guide (one for each country) displayed great knowledge of the animals, where to find them within the park, and each one was friendly and accommodating. We had given the tour operator a monetary range and from there he chose a variety of fun accommodations from a hotel to a canvas tent (complete with shower and toilet!)
US
Email Carlos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walter , The Wild Animal Whisperer Was Wonderful ! 5 “W’s” For A 5 “Stars” Experience
We did a quick 9 Day Safari experience which included 4 days in 3 Parks , 1 day touring in Stone Town (Zanzibar) & 3 days relaxing at a beach resort in Zanzibar. Our Safari guide , Walter, made this such a memorable trip. Living In Arusha, he knew and shared everything about the history, topography, food , local customs, Masai Warriors and of course animals and their behavior. Our accommodations were very comfortable at each place we stayed.
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions was dependable, honest & accessible throughout the entire planning of the trip as well as during and after the trip. We would highly recommend them.
One note: Next time we would try to stay 2 or 3 nights at Serengeti Park, it really was the highlight of the Safari. Trying to do 3 parks in 4 days ( our request) was overly ambitious and made for a lot of driving time and limited our enjoyment of accommodation amenities.
DE
Email Andrea Schwarz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service! Wonderful experience for our first safari
We had a great time with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. The Service was great and our tour guide and driver explained a lot. We saw all big five, and were really lucky. The accomodations during the safari were great, and the tented lodge in the Serengeti was an interesting experience. We can absolutly recomend Tanzania Roadside Expeditions for a safari trip. We had a great time.
US
Email Jennifer & Nina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, friendly, great customer service.
We did a 3 day luxury safari in January 2023 with Roadside Tanzania. I can't say enough about the experience with. From the way Paul took care of all the details and was available to answer all my many questions ahead of time. His choices for accommodations and the schedule he put together for us was nothing less than fantastic. Then there is Justin! What a wonderful guide. He was knowledgeable, courteous and we thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent with him. It's 3 days driving around with your guide so it is important that they are good at their job! Just was not good, he was amazing! If I could rate my experience 6 starts, I would!!!!
US
Email Wenwei | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari tour, exceeded our expectation.
Justin knows the territory and animals. Though he said he can’t guarantee all the animals that we desired to see, but he delivered everything on our wish list. We saw so many animals and get so close to them, even very rare black rhino. If you are planning a Safari trip, you should call Paul and Justin at Tanzania Roadside Expeditions.
CZ
Email Anita | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience. Everything perfect.
It was the best experience of my life. With our guide Wolta is going perfect. We saw all animals ... top 5 (giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, rhinos, gepard, etc. I can this tour operator recommended.
LV
Email Lenard | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional company, excellent and knowledgable guide/driver
Easy booking communication, arranged tailored trip and attractions. Accommodation was up to standard. Guide was very knowledgeable and experienced driver. Saw a lot of animals.
FR
Email Les amis basques | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
So beautiful !
We spent five days with Namat and Walter in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Namat who speaks french was very nice and could answer all our questions. Walter was a very good driver and also an amazing guide. We thank them and Paul Justine the manager for this fabulous week !
We finished with the beautiful Zanzibar . Unforgettable !