50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical
I had a magical experience at the Mara with this company. It was my first time solo traveling and I was a little nervous, but I felt very well taken care of thanks to Flash MC. Denis took me on amazing journeys thru the Savana, and his knowledge of the Mara coupled with his charming personality made it a memory I will never forget. Peter, the owner of Flash MC, was equally wonderful. I highly recommend!!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good!
Great price and a fantastic experience! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations
We booked a 6-day private tour with 6 people. It’s amazing! The price is definitely worth for such a lifetime experience.
I have to recommend our guide and driver Gordana. He is very experienced in everything, including but not limited to animals, Kenyan culture, and even driving.
Also he is very friendly and funny to all of us. Taking good care of everyone in this whole journey. So I would definitely recommend Global threads safaris and our guide Gordana.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator and guide were professional and provided a detailed itinerary.
This is our second safari with Tanzania Roadside. The tour operator is professional and met all of our expectations. Our tour driver, Ezikiel, is exceptional. We requested Ezekiel guide us after our first safari as his knowledge and passion make the safari. We are planning our safari for next year and will use Tanzania Roadside.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
When I start planning the trip to Africa (Kenya + Tanzania) I was concerned based on the information I received from multiple sources. I spoke with Moses and he tailored the safari as per my requirements but I am still concerned. When I met him in the airport I felt okay. Once we started our safari and spent 10 days with Moses and his team, we don't want to leave Africa. That is the level of service we received from Moses and his team. If I give him Five stars it doesn't do any justice. That is how we felt when we left. He blew our expectations and the overall experience in Africa is speechless. Thank you Moses and your team.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolute dream safari!
This trip was flawless and far better than we imagined.A huge thank you to Hatibu Yasini for his exceptional work in sales and coordination. His clear communication and attention to detail made the booking process easy and the itinerary perfect.
Once the safari started, Tom, Martin, and Benson took over and delivered an unforgettable experience. Their expertise and dedication were outstanding. The combination of Hatibu’s planning and the guides’ execution made this the best safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not luxury but overall a great experience
We booked an 8 day private luxury tour to the Serengeti and Zanzibar. We had a nice guide Stanley and a great time. Saw the big 5 and more and loved all the lodges. The tented ones are very clean and “as luxury as you can get” in the middle of the Serengeti. We had some hot water problems and flushing issues. A lot of the meals are buffets, but they are delicious. There were just some discrepancies we didn’t like on this tour. Communication was great from planning to booking, however, when we got there the guide did not seem to know info on our flights or some other things on the itinerary. I felt like the itinerary wasn’t very specifically detailed, which I should have questioned earlier. Ie-listing our flight times and specific sights in destinations or tours. Also a price breakdown of day. The itinerary did list driving times to places, but not one was correct. They were WAY longer. This wasn’t really based on traffic problems, the roads everywhere are just unpaved and they should be more transparent about driving times. It is hard to have a luxury safari when you are spending 12 hrs in a car every day on bumpy dusty roads and eating hot food for lunch that has become cold over hours and also being out of the fridge that whole time. While tasty.. I was worried a bit about it. The jeep was clean and looked decent, but the ac didn’t work, the armrest broke off one seat during our time and the door was broken on my side. There was no acknowledgement of anything. Thank god we had no further problems on those roads! The first day we chose to hike Mt Kilimanjaro, and it was not stated what entrance we would be using or how long it would take to base camp. The entrance we used was not feasible for a day trip. We also wore sneakers. No one advised us that we needed literal hiking shoes for mud purposes only. This would have been nice to know and communicate! We were slipping everywhere (which is a norm) and it made it very difficult to enjoy. It was also told to us numerous times that the flight to Zanzibar was direct. It was not lol. Also every time we switched places/guides we had to ask the tour operator for names and who was picking us up and when. We shouldn’t have to reach out and do that. No one told us the time of our dolphin tour the second day in Zanzibar, we had no clue which day it was on. They also said 3 hrs long and it was over 5. It was nice and included lunch, but that would have been nice to advise us of all that! Also we booked an 8 day trip, but bc our flight was late night the 8th day they did not give us lunch dinner or anything else. I want to be charged for 7 days then! We complained to the tour operator Omar and he did absolutely nothing but make excuses or not respond. Bc he already had his cash money paid in full a few days prior of course. It’s not much to cover atleast a lunch! When we arrived at the airport the driver tried to charge us again aswell, even tho they stated that was the only thing included that day. Just a lot of discrepancies in communication and certain details that made the trip a little more troublesome and a not so luxurious feel that we were looking for. I’d prob just do more budget accommodations as you are mostly gone on game drives, and bring better shoes for mud and dust. Zanzibar water is nice, but the north might have less tidal/seaweed/sea urchin problems than the east? Just have to be transparent.. even tho we overall had a great experience. I wouldn’t steer away from this company, I would just cover extra bases beforehand. I think a lot of companies are very similar IMO and provide similar services in this poorer part of the world. It is what it is and it’s a once in a lifetime trip!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Carlos was always easy to reach.Always friendly
Saw lots of animals on safari. Did see the big five.The staff at the camps were so friendly and helpful.Divers Kikitu and Job were knowledgeable. Answered all our questions.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing African Experience
This was a trip of a lifetime! I initially reached out to Safari 56 to plan the Safari and Zanzibar portions of my trip. When they later found out that I was going to be in Tanzania for three weeks, they offered to plan the remaining parts of my trip which was wonderful! They took me to some of the hidden gems of Tanzania that aren’t super touristed yet (Usambara Mountains and Magoroto Forest) and it was some of the best parts of my trip! Mr. Akida and his guides provided top notch service. I learned so much on this trip. Every step of the way was fantastic from planning, to accommodations, to transport, to excursions. Absolutely worth the money! 10/10 recommend!