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We'll organised trip
Really enjoyed our adventures trip with them. I must appreciate quick and honest response and patiently customising our itinerary as per our needs. There were no hiccups what so ever. The safari guide was excellent and did a good job. Overall a well organised memorable trip !
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Experience
Wonderful Experience in Tanzania. It was an 8 days tour well planned and organized. All was as discussed and agreed from Italy both the hotel and the game drive.
Before, During and After tour Amis and Yohanna were available to support us and answer to our questions.The result is a great, safe and unforgettable experience.
Serengeti is incredible and I really suggest to spend at least 2 days there and enjoy the night lost in the nature. Optional night safari was a really particular experience too. All in all the tour exceed our expectation.
US
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous safari experience
Lion King did a fabulous job providing exactly what we planned. They were communicative, organized and worked with us every step of the way to organize a safari to our budget and specifications.
Geoffrey was a great guide who found every animal we hoped to see and kept us on track while being flexible with our last minute requests. The food was excellent as well.
Lion King also provided some pre and post safari activities that were fantastic. The coffee farm visit really exceeded all our expectations. We got to prepare, roast and grind our own coffee in the "traditional" ways. It was quite an experience and one we will never forget.
I would not hesitate to put my safari in their hands again.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
Just back from a 7 day tour with Lion King Adventures. Our experience exceeded our wildest dreams. The tour company was so organized and made sure we knew exactly what to expect. Their communication was great. Our accommodations were beautiful! Food was great! The people in Tanzania are so kind and helpful. I’ve traveled a lot but felt safer in Tanzania than most places I have been. The wildlife we saw was insane! We saw the Big Five and pretty much everything else. Our guide Ozzie was THE BEST! He found us so many unique wildlife encounters. He was so knowledgeable and fun! He really helped to make the trip everything you could ever hope for! Don’t be a chicken and skip the Air Safari! It’s worth every penny! Ballooning across the Serengeti is a once in a lifetime event! I have nothing but high praise for Lion King Adventures….and if we could have taken Ozzie home with us, we would have! What a great guide! Thanks for everything Ozzie and Lion King!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything is arranged.
First we went to Zanzibar. The taxi was already there when we landed and drove us to the hotel. We went to Arusha after one day on Zanzibar. We were exited to go on safari so the planning was perfect! The flight tickets were given to us on paper a day before we went on safari. We did a four day safari. Me and my partner had een private guide and safari jeep. The guide was very nice and knew a lot about Tanzania and the wilderness. Everywhere we came the transfers were arranged. The lodges during the safari were perfect. The lodges were luxury and very clean. The food was also very good at every lodge. The game drives were amazing. We had a very good time and saw a lot of animals. After the safari we had a few days to relax on Zanzibar. I would recommend paradise & wilderness to everyone. You don’t need to worry about a thing because everything is arranged.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional experience with Longway Expeditions
My partner and I have just returned from a trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar with Longway Expeditions. And it was nothing short of INCREDIBLE.
One important factor for us was to travel with a local company, supporting the local economy and community. I was connected to Longway Expeditions through Responsible Travel in Brighton. Our trip was 7 days in Tanzania visiting Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and a hike on Kilimanjaro, followed by 5 nights in Zanzibar.
From my first interaction with co-owner Anne, I knew we had made the right choice. Anne was friendly, helpful and communicative, providing a detailed itinerary and all the information we needed ahead of the trip. She was flexible and accommodating, even when we requested a last-minute change to the agenda. And we were later to find out that she was also an amazing cook, as we enjoyed delicious home-cooked meals while out on some of our drives.
Anne’s husband and business partner Abu was our driver and guide for the 7 days in Tanzania. Abu picked us up from the airport and immediately made us feel welcome and at ease. Throughout our time with Abu, it was clear he did things differently and we learnt so much. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the parks and their fascinating wildlife and ecosystems, which he took time to share, enriching our experience. He went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best animal sightings possible – often taking quieter, less crowded routes – and it paid off with the rich diversity of animals we saw. We came up close and personal with elephants, saw mating lions on their ‘honeymoon’, found lion cubs and cheetahs snoozing, watched 2 male giraffes fighting, tracked hundreds of zebra and wildebeests along their migration, and so much more.
The accommodation throughout was excellent. Clean, comfortable and with a focus on locally owned. Some lodges even have kitchen gardens, providing fresh food straight to the plate. A particular highlight was the Into the Wild Africa tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti, where we could hear the lions prowling outside at night!
When I asked Abu how they came up with the name Longway Expeditions, he told me that it reflected the long path that he and Anne had come along together to set up their dream. Their passion, hard work, love of their beautiful country, knowledge and expertise, attention to detail, and care for the people and planet shine through in every way. When we said goodbye at the airport, I had genuine tears in my eyes. The whole experience had touched me deeply and I felt like I was saying goodbye to old friends.
For anyone considering a safari holiday in Tanzania or Kenya, I cannot recommend Longway Expeditions highly enough.
Asante Sana Anne and Abu. We are already planning our next trip!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
What an amazing experience! All the people where so nice to us, the food was good en we saw all the wild animals. An experience we will never forget!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best you could hope for
We went on a 5 day safari with Safari Soles that far exceeded my expectations. Our guide Estomiy was amazing. His knowledge about all the animals and plants in all three parks is incredible, he knows every road of all the parks like the back of his hand and has such an easygoing personality, he made our trip of a lifetime be even better than I could imagine. Setting up the safari was easy with Safari Soles, they were willing to accommodate change requests without any issue. The locations we stayed at each night were all comfortable, had great food and friendly staff. We fell asleep to sounds of lions roaring-something I’ll never forget.
We got to see all big 5, all ugly 5 and the river crossing of the Great migration! Absolutely amazing. I will forever recommend Safari Soles and Estomiy to anyone who is thinking of going to Tanzania.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly
Bush and Forest Explorers are very kind and always willing to help, no matter the situation. These are values which I remember them fondly for. Highly recommended!
Excellent tour operator
I found Exposure through a Facebook safari page. After receiving over 10 quotes, Exposure was able to give me the best price for what I wanted. Victor is fantastic, he was patient and accommodating from start to finish. Our guide Rafael was the best, we couldn't have asked for a better guide. We went as a couple for my birthday, and picked mid-range accomodation. Victor made sure we had a wonderful experience fron start to finish, and any issues were dealt with very professionally and without any stress. Would definitely recommend!!