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 Muriel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful animal and human encounters
I was fortunate to travel to Tanzania in January 2020 and to be guided by Abu who is considerate. From Lake Victoria, to Serengeti, in the crater of N'Gorongoro and to Lake Manyara Abu knows how to observe and find the magnificent animals that inhabit his country. In English or French he can explain the life of the bush. I keep the memory of beautiful spaces and the kindness of Abu, I hope to be able to return to Tanzania to witness the migration of wildebeest, zebras ... guided by Abu.
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Email Arthur | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cross the country!
My family was able to do the cross country tour with longway! Abu the owner was our guide and his positivity and knowledge was a true highlight of the trip. We really enjoyed the cross country travel as it got us away from the heavily trafficked areas to more
rural and authentic locations. The usambara mountains were a highlight as well as lake Chala and visiting a quiet part of the coastline. Thank you Abu and Ann for making our trip to Tanzania a great experience!
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Email Don | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater
We very much enjoyed our two-day Safari with LongWay. Abu did a great job explaining everything, answering questions, and giving us great views of the animals. We based out of Farm of Dreams in Karatu which I also recommend if you are going to visit Lake Manyara or the Crater.
Thank you Ann and Abu!
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Email Elizabeth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best experience! Professional and experienced tour guards! I will go back!
Excellent, on time, knowledgeable , professional personnel.
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Email Karen/Sharon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzanian Treasures
We found Long Way Expeditions through Responsible travels . We were happy to support a Tanzanian company and their outreach work to a secondary school. Ann and Abu provided for all our needs from beginning to end of our 7 day safari. From scheduling pick up to amazing accommodation's to Abu’s expertise on the animals. His love of the animals was very apparent. A last minute addition of a walk through the trees was no problem. Lastly helping with accomodations and taxi ride at the end were truly appreciated! It was a memorable first time in Tanzania. Asante Ann and Abu!
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Email Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Expedition Extraordinaire
Ann and Abu delivered 100% on Long Way’s objective to “provide guests with safari expeditions & great experiences, always taking into consideration individual interests.”
Ann took care of all our requests, big and small, in the planning of the itinerary and Abu executed it to perfection, happily accommodating even our quirky request for frequent bush toilet stops :-)
We learnt so much from Abu who passionately imparts his knowledge about Tanzania, its people & culture, animal behavior and their role in the eco-system. I am also impressed by his love for his people & the environment, often saving up food for local workers in the national park in instances where we had too much in our lunch boxes.
More importantly, Abu had always put in his utmost effort to optimise our sighting opportunities. I am glad that we have chosen Long Way and in the process helped a locally-owned company and a Tanzanian family.
Will definitely recommend Long Way to anyone looking to having an extraordinary safari & wildlife experience.
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Email Michelle C | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Conscientious travel
I found this family owned company thru responsible travel. I was pleased to know that my travel is able to support a local owned company that not only cares about their customers but that also shows the same love and pride toward the animals, the environment and their country.
The whole trip was seamless from the planning to the actual trip itself. As a solo female traveler, I felt peace of mind and safe. Ann was very helpful in helping plan the best itinerary that will suit your all your needs and other quirks. Communication was prompt and smooth. The driver guides with their expertise will make the game drive not just enjoyable and entertaining but also educational. You can also feel the immense respect they have for the animals.
This has been a memorable first trip to Africa ever, all thanks to the excellent team at Long Way Expeditions. I highly recommend and will travel with them again.
Email Vic | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience thank you
Thank you Longway Expeditions for a fantastic safari everything was great throughout. Ann was really quick to respond during the planning stage and our guide driver Abraham was a star ....driving the 4x4 over some really tricky roads (there had been a lot of unseasonal rain) at the same time as spotting and telling us about animals (we saw so many!) They picked us up from the airport and dropped us at Kiboko Lodge (which is also worth staying at especially if you like birds) We really recommend using this Tanzanian owned company.
Asante to Ann and Abraham
Email Leigh | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific safari - saw everything, did everything, great price
To be honest, although experienced travellers, we found the prospect of organising a safari in Tanzania a bit daunting. So we were delighted when Responsible Travel suggested several safari operators, several in the UK and one in Tanzania, to approach.
The results were startling. The UK operators who replied (!) were fine, but notably pricey. The Tanzania operator, Long Way Expeditions, were much better value. Ann Nthigah, the co-owner and mastermind behind the organisation of the safaris, responded swiftly and flexibly to our questions, including technical issues such as organising local SIM cards for us, discussing routes, and adding an extra day late in the process. Really good customer service.
When we arrived at Kilimanjaro International Airport, we were met by Ann's husband Abu, co-owner, guide and driver, and a splendid rugged 4x4 for our sole use. There followed a splendid 7-day, 6-night safari to 5 game parks: Tarangire, Ndutu (Ngorongoro Conservation area close to Southern Serengeti), Central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater itself, and Lake Manyara. Stand-out elements:
- the wildlife was beyond all expectations. Going in January we saw the "Great Migration" around Ndutu - tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebra, plus all the Big 5 and as many other birds and animals as you could possibly wish for. We even had a lion kill one night just near our camp (1 unfortunate wildebeest, 4 lions) and were able to see it close-up, alone, with no other tourists in sight. Ngorongoro was another highlight with incredible herds of elephants close-up and many other species in a stunning natural setting;
- Abu was a great guide: steady, good company, knowledgeable. I noticed other drivers deferring to him a great deal. He seemed to know every single bird, animal and type of tree that we encountered. We also discussed all kinds of aspects of Tanzanian life, history and so on - a really enriching experience for which we were most grateful.
- I noticed that our wildlife experience, including the quality of our vehicle, the routes, and our guide, were as good as or better than anyone else we encountered - even though the price was comparatively reasonable. If you pay more, you don't get a better safari. All the 4x4s are identical. You might get more luxurious hotels. But our accommodation was perfect: comfortable, clean, and in Ndutu and Serengeti, magnificent tented camps in some of the most dramatic scenery you can imagine. The food was great, too.
In summary, an absolutely first-class safari, Made in Tanzania. Strongly recommend it.
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime trip!
We have had an incredible experience with long way expeditions!
From day one Ann was on board to help answer all our questions and make a tailor made safari trip to fit our plans! Ann made every aspect of planning this trip so easy for us. Even visiting us in the hotel the day before the safari to explain the plans and welcome us to Tanzania!
Abu looked after us so well whilst on safari! We saw so many animals, he knows the parks like the back of his hand. Always knowing which route to take and where best to find the animals. He is respectful of the animals and this meant a lot to us.
All of the accommodation provided vegetarian food for us and the places we stayed were stunning. Ann chose amazing accommodation for us! The meals provided were delicious and the picnic spots incredible.
We’d strongly recommend Longway as they really helped make the trip feel specific to what we wanted. They both go above and beyond to make your trip a once in a lifetime experience!
Thanks so much Ann and Abu!
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