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 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.
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Email B & Family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari with Long Way Expeditions
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**Title:** Unforgettable Safari with Long Way Expeditions
**Review:**
From the start, Long Way Expeditions stood out as the best choice for our safari. Led by the wonderful local couple Anne and Abu, they were professional, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable about Tanzania. We also appreciated their commitment to supporting the local community—something that set them apart from larger international operators.
Anne crafted the perfect itinerary, balancing comfort, adventure, and efficiency. Transfers were kept short so we could spend more time on game drives and unique activities, including a Kilimanjaro day trek and a visit to a Maasai village. Accommodations were excellent throughout, from charming lodges to our unforgettable Serengeti tented camp.
Abu was an outstanding guide—warm, friendly, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife—while Anne’s behind-the-scenes planning gave us complete peace of mind. Their extended team, including Paul (transfers) and Mao (mountain guide), was equally fantastic.
Thanks to Anne and Abu, we were able to relax, immerse ourselves in Tanzania’s stunning landscapes, and enjoy incredible wildlife sightings while meeting wonderful people along the way.
Asante sana, Long Way Expeditions, for giving us such a memorable experience. We can’t wait to return!
Email Victoria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari led by dedicated experienced local business
We went on a family safari with Longway and it was an incredible experience. Personal communication from start to finish, felt totally in safe hands and could ask all the questions we needed. Itinerary adjusted to suit us and then totally taken care of. Amazing quality accommodation - fantastically luxurious given our surroundings and met at start and end by Ann. Then the actual safari - Abu was a fantastic guide and wildlife spotter who knew exactly where to go and could spot things while driving that we missed even with binoculars. He was able to educate us about all the wildlife we saw and could fill us in on learning about Tanzania too. He was also very patient and accommodating and friendly to our three teens. I got quotes from a bunch of people but very quickly honed in on Longway and we are so glad we did. 100% recommend.
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Email Swisscoco | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A 2 Week Tanzania Safari for Two Adults with Long Way Expeditions
If it's a Tanzania safari, then your tour operator has to be Longway Expeditions!
Longway Expeditions is a family run Tanzanian company. Our introduction to the owners Abu and Ann was through a credible reference and our initial interaction with them was very positive. We requested a quote for a two week TZ safari package for two adults during the peak of the calving season covering different parts of the Serengeti and other national parks/conservation areas in the northern part of the country. Emphasis was on maximizing our wildlife viewing experience. After comparing quotes from other TOs we chose Longway.
Ann put the package together and Abu the able and experienced guide/driver executed flawlessly. Abu’s ability to spot, identify and describe an animal or bird at length was second to none and we were rewarded mightily with our viewing thanks to his presence. Longway certainly exceeded our expectations in this regard.
Longway is professionally run and they are prompt, courteous and trustworthy. There’s a TZ safari package from Longway for everyone across all budgets.
We were so impressed with the services of Longway that we requested them to organize another two week Tanzania trip for us in late August of 2025 that would cover the southern parks as well as the “Great Migration” up north in Northern Serengeti.
A repeat customer is the ultimate compliment for any organization!
We whole heartedly recommend Longway Expeditions for your next Tanzania adventure.
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Email Hilary Z | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional safari with Long Way Expeditions
We were connected to Long Way Expeditions by Responsible Travel. We chose this company because it is locally run by husband and wife team- Abu and Ann, reviews are amazing and their itinerary was exactly what we were looking for.
Ann answered all our mails promptly and did all our bookings. She came with Abu to the airport to meet us and met us again at the end of the safari to get feedback.
Abu ,our driver/ guide was fantastic. We felt we were in good hands all the time. He is a lovely person who was a pleasure to spend time with. He is very knowledgeable about animals , flora and local tribal customs. We learnt a great deal from him. He is a very safe and skillful driver who is respectful of the animals and environment generally as well of the other drivers. He often went on less travelled paths for a better experience. He understood from which angles our photos would be better. He was as excited by the sightings as we were. Abu and Ann speak very good English.
We highly recommend this company.
Just awesome
We've just returned from a trip of a lifetime.
And we cannot praise Ann and her team enough. From first making contact with 'Long Ways Expeditions' to the last day nothing was too much for the team and we felt well supported and looked after.
We had the most wonderful time, it was unbelievable how our driver, 'eagle eyed' Abraham spotted the animals. He was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the birds and wildlife. We came so very close to elephants, lions, baboons and giraffes, to name just a few. We even saw a leopard feeding on a carcass in a tree.
All the lodges we stayed in (locally owned) were absolutely fantastic and so was the food.
We can highly recommend the company. Anybody wanting to have a truly wonderful experience in Tanzania should contact 'Long Way Expeditions' and they will ensure you have a great experience. Ann came to see us on the last day to get our feedback. Nothing was too much for her.
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Email Kristin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime with attention to detail, community and eco-focus, and unforgettable experiences
This was truly the trip of a lifetime. We found Long Way Expeditions through Responsible Travel and their attention to supporting the community and sustainable practices was much appreciated and apparent in day to day practices as well as the lodges and companies they support. Ann was responsive and accommodating throughout the booking process. In addition to our custom safari itinerary, she was able to set up our logistics for segments of our trip far across the country, including a beach stay in Zanzibar. From the minute Abu met us at the airport in Arusha, we knew we were in good hands. Abu's ability to see animals while navigating rutted and narrow roads was incredible. His deep familiarity of the area and the flora and fauna that inhabit it was shared and made the experience more meaningful and impactful. We traveled in Africa for our honeymoon and Ann made sure each hotel knew we were celebrating a special occasion. I cannot say enough good things about this company. If you value supporting locally owned companies, eco-friendly travel, and a unique, specialized experience, Long Way Expeditions is for you. You will not be disappointed.
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Email Michael | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari Company!
I recently went on a 6-day safari with Long Way Expeditions. We visited 3 different National Parks and I’m happy to say that I did get awesome pictures of “The Big Five” animals during my safari. I can’t say enough good things about Ann and Abu, the owners of Long Way. I received excellent, personalized service while booking the trip as well as upon my arrival to Africa and throughout the safari itself. Abu is very knowledgeable about the animals, the parks we visited, and he has an eagle eye for spotting wildlife that I could hardly believe. On a few occasions, it took some effort for me to find an animal through my zoom lens that Abu spotted with the naked eye as we were driving! Although the parks are navigated mostly via dirt tire ruts all over the place, Abu never hesitated on making a turn or ever consulted a map. He has many years of experience travelling through the parks. The day before my safari, Ann personally came to see me at my hotel, and we sat together as she explained what to expect and how the safari would work. Ann and Abu were both very responsive to texts and emails whenever I needed information. There are larger safari companies out there, but I’d highly recommend this family run business that gives a more personal approach any day. Highly recommended, they are truly a 10/10 safari company. I couldn’t say “Asante Sana” enough for their work.
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Email Gwen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
This was absolutely a trip of a lifetime. We found Long Way Expeditions through Responsible Travel. We did look at other companies but landed on this one because the itinerary was exactly what we were looking for. When planning this trip, Ann was able to accommodate us and make a few changes and help us fine tune our experience. From the moment Abu warmly greeted us at the airport with a broad smile and Ann greeted us at the hotel with an equally warm smile to discuss our time with them, we relaxed from the day’s travels and knew we were in good hands. Everyday was an adventure. Abu was the best guide. Whenever possible, he gave us an experience away from all the other tourists yet enabled us to see all the wonders of Tanzania up close. It was wonderful to deal with a locally owned company, a husband and wife team and an expedition company committed to supporting their community and making it a better place. Just the kind of company we wanted to support vs a company putting profit ahead of people. I truly can’t say enough about this tour company. Ann and Abu care about their clients and their community. And it shows.
Thoughtful, knowledgeable and bespoke tour at great value!
Thank you to Ann and Abu!
We had the most incredible safari, from the moment we arrived we felt so well taken cared of and comfortable. Ann and Abu planned an amazing experience, from a perfectly crafted and personalised itinerary, to homemade lunches, local coffee, breathtaking accommodation and of course an unforgettable safari.
If you are considering going to this part of the world, we highly recommend Long Way Expeditions, going with a local company means a different level of understanding, care and consideration for the region as well as money going back into the Tanzanian economy.
Thank you again, we'll be back!