MAFIA ISLAND

  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... Read more 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.

  Trip of a lifetime  - 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... Read more 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.

  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... Read more 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.

  EVERY DAY You Can Say “Best Day Ever, Abu!”  - 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... Read more 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.

  Experience of a lifetime!  - 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... Read more 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!

  Safari and beach  - My two teenage children and I had an amazing five day safari in Tanzania followed by a beach break in Zanzibar.
Everything was organised by Ann at Longway Expeditions... Read more who was attentive, detailed and went the extra mile to make sure it was a very memorable holiday.
Abu was our driver and guide during the five day safari and we honestly couldn’t have wished for a better person to spend that time with.
Fabulous memories and I would thoroughly recommend Longway Expeditions if you’re planning a safari in Tanzania.

  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... Read more 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 parks 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 had 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.

  Memorable and Surreal  - Look no further if you are thinking of a safari tour in Tanzania or even Kenya - Long Way Expeditions is the tour agency to go with! From the start... Read more when I communicated with Ann (Reservation Manager), I knew we were in safe hands. She understood our desires perfectly and customized our tour meeting all our requirements. She even looked into minute details such as how much rest we would have, etc.

Abu (Driver-Guide), on the other hand, executed the itinerary with precision, while doing his best to fulfil our hope to see the Big 5 and more. Although he was battling against the work of nature, his passion for the wild and knowledge of the places we visited brought him success. We did not expect it, but we saw the Big 5 and other actions that were surreal. Abu also cared very much for our safety and comfort throughout the trip.

What more can I say, except that I highly recommend Long Way Expeditions.