20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, knowledgeable
The itinerary was amazing and we visited incredible places. What an adventure it was. Great lions safaris offered an outstanding experience from start to the end. Communication from before and during the trip was clear and professional. The trip really offered the real value for the money and I would definitely go on another trip with them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Willing to go the extra mile for an authentic experience
We started planning our safari about a year in advance. I randomly found Passionate Guides Tanzania on SafariBookings after initially looking at more large scale companies' websites. After reading the reviews and receiving prompt replies from the founder Beatus, I did not even consider booking with another company. We were always quickly responded to throughout the entire process. The people were wonderful once starting our trip -- Monica and Joseph on Kenya side were beyond hospitable and kind with welcoming us to safari. The truck was spacious and comfortable even on long bumpy game drive days. Having a personal guide to find animals of priority and take extra time for perfect photos was everything. Athuman in Tanzania blew us away from day one. He always went the extra mile for us. Whether it was wine, getting us the perfect leopard shot, or even a surprise birthday cake, he is truly passionate about giving his clients the best safari experience. Beatus even gave us a tour of their headquarters and asked for feedback at the end of the trip. I could go on and on about our best trip ever... I am sending all my friends/family/strangers to PGT to plan their safari.
CN
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
memorable journey
We went for a shared group of budget camping. The facilities at campsites were in deed quite austere, however, we were lucky and enjoyed 3 nights of upgraded lodge out of 7 days and the experience was spectacular. We’re happy with the meals along the way and we spotted nearly every species except for the rhino. Big thanks to our guide Luka, though there were small frictions, he managed to do a great job overall. The communications with kilipath is as well smooth and quick responded, they arranged everything from landing to departure. There’re still details for improvement, such as I’ve informed the flight and accommodation info several times before the trip and the operator seemed to forget and ask for it again right before I took off.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
Our experience was magnificent! The hotels were amazing! Our hotel Arusha Planet Lodge is lovely (the pictures don’t do it justice). Our flight didn’t leave until 8:30pm and we paid a small fee to stay in our room. We went to the spa which was beautiful and then we sat by the pool where we had a late lunch delivered. The food was great and very fresh. Our second hotel and Karatu Tented Lodge (which was my favorite) was just so fun!! It was comfortable at night (didn’t get too cold) and stunning during the day where you can sit on wooden rocking chairs on the deck, drink the best tea I’ve ever had while looking over rolling hills of beautiful farms and what looks like coffee. The safari was a once in a lifetime experience! Our guide , Aminiel, was awesome! He was patient and watch and waited for animals to come out. We saw just about everything (no cheetah). We went to 3 different national parks and they were beautiful . About a 31/2 hour drive from our 2 hotels. One on the dry desert and one in a tropical Rain Forest. The food at the lodge was great and the service- some of the best I’ve had anywhere. There are only about 12 tents so not many people. The air was aromatic with Jasmine, gardenia and honeysuckle scents. There are bathrooms at the Nation Parks and the guide drives you everywhere. The jeeps are bit bouncy but not uncomfortable. I have Arthritis in my neck and shoulders and the vibration actually felt good. The weather was perfect (first week in Sept). We saw thousands of animals- Lions, elephants (baby too!), zebras, giraffes, hippos, water buffalo, jackals, Thompson Gazell, 1000’s of wildebeest’s!! Flamingos- you will be surprised by the beautiful light pink colors! We also saw leopard, monkeys, and the most vibrant birds I have ever seen!! I’m missing other animals but it was so amazing! I would 💯 % recommend Serengeti Smiles- you won’t be disappointed! We did do a private tour and that was a game changer!!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Price for good Service
We just booked very spontaneous (5 days before) and the Communication was fast via WhatsApp. Also payment via a link was smooth.
Arrived in Nairobi we were Picked up on time and started the trip. We were a group of 8 which was okay but a group of 6 would have been better.
We booked the luxury tour which I won’t name luxury. It’s like good middle class but was totally fine for our tour. So make sure to take this Option :)
Regarding the Organisation of the tour, it was perfect. Everything was well planned and we were super happy about our Guide Kevin. He is the most warm-hearted person and the best „hold on I get you infront of everyone“ Guide , haha. He knew everything.
So all in all it was amaaaazing and would totally recommend it.
MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari experience with exceptional service
Our safari with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions was truly unforgettable. From the start, communication was smooth, clear, and professional, making planning stress-free. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we saw the best of Tanzania’s wildlife while always making us feel safe and comfortable. The itinerary was well-organized, accommodations were great, and every detail was taken care of. We felt the trip was excellent value for money, and their reliability gave us complete peace of mind. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable safari experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very personalised programme.
There was a lot of contact with Julie's before, he was responsive & listened to what we were looking for but was also able to make suggestions.
As a group of 5 we had our own land cruiser & driver/guide who was fantastic, really knowledgeable, professional, easy going & fun to be with. George made it a really enjoyable experience, we felt totally at ease & confident with him.
The whole trip was fantastic value for money, we stayed in fantastic places, I particularly liked Ol Pejeta & Samburu Simba lodge. Staff were lovely & very attentive everywhere, nothing was too much trouble, nice touches like a hot water bottle in your bed after a night drive!
We saw an amazing variety of animals, a lot of the encounters were really close up inc with leopard, lion & cheetah.
I would highly recommend Julie's Tact Safaris & George our guide.
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
Very good service,excellent planing,lovely ,friendly and caring staff,i would recomend it to everyone .Unforgettable experience
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best!!
Thank you Brian you have organised the best safari experience possible. Really appreciate all you have done. Thank you.