Long way expedition Professional guides
LongWay Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email maria camilo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly professionals loving their very unique Country yet committed to share It with us/clients
From Responsible travel, I was given Ann´s contact, with whom it became my pleasure to organize our trip. Communications were soon very easy and information provided always clear and up to the point regarding my questions/requests. After many mails back and forth we agreed on a trip plan and budget (I am very picky but Ann is extremely nice).
I must say that the whole trip was an awe inspiring experience, more than I ever expected. Arusha, Tarangire and Central Serengeti National Park are stunning both in what concerns the diverse scenery, even inside the parks and the richness of animal life. The later Parks are huge and deserve longer stays; I wish I had that previous knowledge when I did the planning, although I made the right decision in staying 3 nights inside Serengeti. Not at all enough, I guess that 6 nights at least in 2 different lodges might be a better option. However I never asked Ann, because she always answered honestly and straightforward.
All lodges had different levels of good service/food and facilities, yet one of the treasured unexpected experiences is that Tanzanian people are naturally friendly with an unassuming disposition to fulfill our requests or expectations; everything is very clean, in or outside the lodges.
Hence preparation/information were reliable and what we finally experienced was worth every penny.
BUT, it was the Human factor which raised the whole trip to a much higher, impossible to describe level. This refers to the drivers/Guides we had. Nathan only 1 day for Arusha, afterwards ABU; both are excellent in knowledge of everything, from animals to those devious twisting unpaved roads. Of course ABU took care of us for a much longer period and we became very attached to ABU, always in good mood, sweet, caring, attentive with (in his words) an "intuition to suspect were less common animals would be". Just imagine a full list of good, positive characteristics to ascertain to ABU; of course we became friends, impossible not to; we miss him.
In short, I am well traveled thus I recognize a great trip; I am certain that I will return for a longer, less rushed tour with the same TEAM: Ann+ her terrific Guides, ABU if at all possible.
THIS WAS A GREAT TRIP! THANKS.
Email Eva Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour with expertise, knowledge and heart
Longway Expeditions are a provider with heart
The team are a friendly and family community collective that went over and above to create a personal experience which offers all the elements of a dream trip and more
During the booking process Anna ensured all my questions, aspirations and budget needs were met. Her communication always friendly and upon meeting Anna upon arrival, I felt like I was meeting a friend
The little details are everything e.g. a welcome pack gift, messages after trips to check-in to collect feedback felt genuine and caring
My main guide Nathan was exceptional. He was attentive to my style of exploration and adventure and adapted to this e.g. changing lunch plans so I could explore town life, taking longer at certain destinations because I favored the view/animals
How wonderful it felt to have the entire Longway Expeditions team come to the airport to bid me farewell
I departed hoping, vowing to return with my family one day, so they could meet the Longway Expedition family and friends team which I class as dear friends, who gave me magic moments that will last a lifetime
No words can express my gratitude to Abu, Anna and Nathan
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Email Elizabeth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional
The Safari exceeded our expectations entirely, great experience!
My friends and I had great time from the first day to the last day. We toured Tarangire and Manyara. We were able to tour Arusha City in between too where we stopped at local food places from tandoori chicken joint, samaki makange (fish with vegetable gravy and some local herbs, spices) to nyama choma spots (grilled meat), appetizing breakfast etc! Excellent hotel services, mouth watering picnic meals, AND PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE. It was an incredible experience. We also stopped on the way a couple of times times to support local vendors! We didn't feel rushed at all, or pressured to see animals. Our guide was fantastic. He drove safely and was knowledgeable, and passionate about his job. He was patient and great with the all of us. Also the vehicle was in great condition. We are planning to go back soon for a longer safari!
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Email Luke and Andrea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abu is the friendliest guide you could ask for
After weeks of research on different safari options, we decided to go with Long Way Expeditions, and are very thankful we did so. We wanted a locally owned and operated family team that respected and protected wildlife, and Long Way excelled all our expectations. Abu and Ann were wonderful to us throughout the whole experience. They helped us customize our trip to meet all our goals, which included a camping tour through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater. They demonstrated a keen interest in the health and welfare of the wildlife, compassion for their community, and were so very friendly to us. We were also happy to learn that through their business they support their communities with education programs for underserved families, and have many great animal protection programs in the works. 10/10 I would recommend Long Way Expeditions for your next adventure. Asante sana Abu and Ann!
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Email Hans | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
UNBELIEVABLE SERVICE WITH VERY GOOD CARE
Good communication, services and affordable prices. I bought a package for a week, I saw a lot of animals, stayed in great Spa Hotels etc. I would recommend everyone to use and see.
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Email Nathalie. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgetable safari in Magic Tanzania.
I spent a really magnific safari in Tanzania with Abu as my guide. He is a very professional guide, he knows very well his job , he keeps always his smile, he drives very professionaly, he has always answer at all of our questions ! He is a very interesting man. We have learned a lot with him on wildlife... I will come again for another safari with his compagny...
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Email Oulfa Chellai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable week in the Serengeti
My friend and I spent one unforgettable week with Abu in the central and north Serengeti last August. I was expecting a lot from this Safari and all my expectations were filled. Everyday has its own surprises and memorable moments. the landscapes were astonishing and the wildlife thriving. Abu made sure that we were the first on the go and the last back at the camp everyday to enjoy the most of our days. Abu is a very kind, interesting and knowledgeable person who has been trying very hard to give us unforgettable memories and we are grateful to him. Thanks to him we saw the migration, did a walking tour and enjoyed incredible views and moments on the vast plains of the Serengeti
I strongly recommend anyone willing to go on a safari to travel with Longway expedition. Ann will make sure to support you on your travel planning while you are abroad and reveals to be of great help. And for those of you who have enough time, they are also offering trips to the Lushoto area which is astonishingly beautiful.
Email Rebecca Campbell | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless Big 5 experience with such a passionate company
Our entire experience with LongWay Expeditions was flawless.
Ann who took our booking was incredibly professional and tailored our safari to ensure that we had the best chance of seeing the ‘big 5’ and her knowledge of and her knowledge of the parks in the area is second to none. The accommodation that was booked for us was the best that we experienced during our stay in Tanzania.
Ann as also available over the weekend and responded to all of our queries quickly and comprehensively.
Abu our guide was amazing! He met with us at our hotel the day before our safari and right away you could see how much passion he has for his job and instantly made us feel at ease. Abu’s experience as a guide shows and his knowledge and facts about the animals and area took our safari to the next level.
We were also lucky enough to see the ‘Big 5’ on our 2 day safari and I honestly believe if Abu had not been our guide we would not have gotten the same result!
We will definitely be recommending LongWay Expeditions to our family and friends and look forward to booking with them when we return!
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Email Maria Martins | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING SAFARI!
Surrounded for this amazing Savana, Vitor and I enjoyed very much our Safari. We are fully happy with our experience with "Long Way Expeditions" since the beggining of the process with the kind Ann until the amazing experience with Abubakar. Experienced guides, people who know how to explain everything about the wild life and know how to make people happy and comfortable. We hope to repeat the experience with you guys!
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Email Younes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Service and Guide ever!
The communications with the company was excellent. Fast responses to all our questions. Very good explanations for What we could expect from the trip. We were in Zanzibar So the company have made everything possible from the flight to arusha and untill the end of our 4-days safari trip. Everything was well organized Better than we have expected. Safari itself the best experience we have had during our trip. The food the hotels the ambiance was superb.