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
Email Richard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalized safari for our anniversary
This was a great safari. Due to some knee problems, we had to swap out climbing Kilimanjaro, but Anne added in Arusha park, Enduimet, and Mkomazi parks. We really loved to visit these less visited parks. It felt like we had them all to ourselves. We also visited the big parks too. 45 lion, 6 cheetah, and 2 leopards, plus all the other wildlife. Over 100 birds identified too. Anne and Abu treated us so well. The lodges and camps were so nice. The food great too. Hot air balloon over the Serengeti and the river crossing of the great migration. Wow! Somehow we were always in the right place at the right time to see the coolest stuff. We really appreciate how Anne and Abu went above and beyond for us. We feel like we got way more out of this trip than we paid for. If you have the opportunity to visit Tanzania, you won’t go wrong with Longway Expeditions. We will be back for spring calving season and hopefully an opportunity to summit Kilimanjaro.
Email Sonya | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super experience
This is a local business owned by Ann and Abu. Arranging our trip with Ann was perfect. We gave our budget, listed our interests and Ann suggested a bespoke itinerary for the two of us. Ann was happy to make changes as we changed our minds! And was very quick to respond. I felt very confident booking with them.
Abu was our guide. He was very friendly and fun to be with. Very knowledgeable and determined to find what we traveled so far to see! Also a safe driver who had great respect for the animals and environment. He looked after us well.
We also had a driver and guide so we could do a day walk at the foot of Kilimanjaro. They were equally friendly, experienced and helpful.
The highlight for us was the Serengeti. Unique and authentic. Staying in the wilderness in tents is truly amazing.
Together Ann and Abu make the best team!
Email Jennifer | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime by Long Way Expeditions
If you are wanting to take a safari to Kenya & Tanzania, look no further than LongWay Expeditions.
We were so fortunate to connect with Ann and Abu through Responsible Travel as were looking for a local contact. Ann put a wonderful package together for us, but willing to make any changes I requested and always so prompt and helpful.
Abu could not have been a better driver/guide. He was patient, thoughtful and just a joy to spend time with. His knowledge of the wildlife, ability to find the perfect viewing spot - and comraderie with other guides - all led to an unforgettable experience.
The highlight was viewing a wildebeest crossing in Northern Serengeti, but so many wonderful sightings. Would love to return to experience Southern Serengeti - and would only use Longway Expeditions.
Asante sana!
Email Aziza | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible, knowledgeable, reliable and charming couple.
This was my best safari ever, and I have done many. From my very first contact with Ann, I found her to be very efficient and flexible.Her responses were always prompt and that was important given I only gave her 5 days to prepare my very specific itinerary! I did an 11 day Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar tour and experienced so much more than I was expecting. I loved the fact that this was a locally family owned company and also great to see that they support local initiatives. From my first meeting with Abu, I felt safe and comfortable. This was essential especially as I was travelling solo for the first time.
Abu was extremely knowledgeable, patient and caring. The drives are long but we filled them with lots of chatter with him only interrupting to point out things of interest on the road. He has convinced me to return and see more of their amazing country. Ann and Abu have exceeded my expectations.
Asante sana. See you in a few months! :)
Email Lauren | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari experts with local knowledge and attention to detail
I came across Long Way Expeditions from responsibletravel.com when looking for a travel provider that was local and eco-conscious. We promptly heard from Ann, one of the owners, and after providing our requested length of a private safari trip and the sights we hoped to see, she quickly generated a thorough itinerary. Unfortunately, our trip fell during some political unrest so we had to quickly change dates and Ann handled that like a pro.
Upon arriving to Tanzania, we were greeted at the airport by Amil, our tour guide for the duration of the safari. We really enjoyed Amil's enthusiasm, guidance, and knowledge sharing throughout the trip. We also met Ann on the first day to brief us on the itinerary and again at the end where we had lunch with her and her co-owner/husband Abu to debrief the trip. I thought this was a lovely way to end the trip and also ensure they take in feedback.
The actual safari was a once in a lifetime experience. Definitely be prepared for long days in the truck and we also highly recommend to bring a camera beyond your phone camera to capture amazing pictures. We saw the Big 5 and a multitude of other animals across three different parks. We also enjoyed seeing the local villages during our drive. We did decide to stop at a Masai village but would probably skip that as these roadside ones are known for high entrance fees and forced souvenir sales which we experienced. We'd also warn the large souvenir markets near the parks are extremely overpriced and it is worth waiting until you get to Arusha.
The standard of the accommodations we stayed in were great. From glamping in the Serengeti to lodges in Arusha, each place was beautiful, had great service, and delicious food. Overall we loved Tanzania and would travel with Long Way Expeditions again!
Email Sabine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A once in a lifetime experience
Anne was the best: She was very patient and worked with me to figure out the best safari format on a very short notice. The experience there was a once in a lifetime, i have never seen so many big cats and my guide was full of knowledge.
I cannot recommend enough to try Long Way Expeditions, it was such a find!
And Tanzania was fantastic!
