Long Way Expeditions
Long Way Expeditions
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The aim of Long Way Expeditions is to provide our guests with safari expeditions and great experiences, always taking into consideration individual interests. "Jambo! We’re Ann and Abu, founders of Long Way Expeditions, Tanzania’s first locally-owned responsible travel company. Our team comprises Tanzanian nationals. Besides having a profound knowledge of our country’s rich wildlife and diverse scenery, we always care for our precious environment and social fabric by supporting local initiatives. Our office in Arusha is close to the amazing North Circuit Parks, though we are as well acquainted with other Parks, either further south or closer to Lake Victoria. Our goal is to share our deep knowledge of our wonderful and peaceful country. You can always check guests’ experiences on TripAdvisor to confirm that we do offer the best prices and quality! We offer tailor made and small group safaris. Ann is always ready to help out!
Arusha, Tanzania
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2024
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Emily
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We have had an incredible experience with long way expeditions!
From day one Ann was on board to help answer all our questions and make a tailor made safari trip to fit our plans!
All of the accommodation provided vegetarian food for us and the places we stayed were stunning.
We’d strongly recommend Long way as they really helped make the trip feel specific to what we wanted. They both go above and beyond to make your trip a once in a lifetime experience!
Thanks so much Ann and Abu!
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From day one Ann was on board to help answer all our questions and make a tailor made safari trip to fit our plans!
All of the accommodation provided vegetarian food for us and the places we stayed were stunning.
We’d strongly recommend Long way as they really helped make the trip feel specific to what we wanted. They both go above and beyond to make your trip a once in a lifetime experience!
Thanks so much Ann and Abu!
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Written January 18, 2024
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Dorothy R
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Wow! Just got home from our amazing trip to Tanzania. Beyond expectations! We booked with Long Way Expeditions because 1) The 10 day safari appealed to us and 2) their connection to Responsible Travel UK. We got the best guide in Africa I think. Abu is amazing. His encyclopedic knowledge of animals, birds, geography, Tanzanian tribes, history was unbelievable. We learned so much! (he even patiently taught us Swahili words). His love of the wildlife and his country shines through. He can spot animals from so far way! You're going - how did he see that?? He is a very good and careful driver, which you will appreciate when you see how some people drive! His equally wonderful wife Ann does all the bookings and will cater to your every need/want. I highly recommend Ann and Abu and Long Way Expeditions. You won't be disappointed.
Written November 2, 2023
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Thank you so much for travelling with us !
Written January 20, 2024
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John B
Liverpool, UK6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Having just finished from a 5 day safari, I can’t be more positive about our experience with Longway Expeditions.
Whilst planning this trip Ann was on hand to answer all our questions very quickly. We managed to tailor the trip to be more suited to what we wanted to see. We found this a much more flexible approach than some of the companies we contacted.
Ann even offered to help us plan other aspects of our holiday in Tanzania. The day before the safari Ann came to meet us and introduce us to Abu who would be our guide.
Abu’s experience clearly showed in his knowledge about what we were seeing. He knew the parks really well and provided us with great information about the animals and plants we were seeing. It’s also clear that he’s passionate about nature himself, with his smiles rivalling ours.
Myself and my partner are Vegeterian and each of the places we stayed provided excellent food, we were never hungry.
Ann helped us choose accommodation that fitted our budget and some of the camps were truly breathtaking.
It was a pleasure to share our safari experience with Ann and Abu. Thanks so much
Whilst planning this trip Ann was on hand to answer all our questions very quickly. We managed to tailor the trip to be more suited to what we wanted to see. We found this a much more flexible approach than some of the companies we contacted.
Ann even offered to help us plan other aspects of our holiday in Tanzania. The day before the safari Ann came to meet us and introduce us to Abu who would be our guide.
Abu’s experience clearly showed in his knowledge about what we were seeing. He knew the parks really well and provided us with great information about the animals and plants we were seeing. It’s also clear that he’s passionate about nature himself, with his smiles rivalling ours.
Myself and my partner are Vegeterian and each of the places we stayed provided excellent food, we were never hungry.
Ann helped us choose accommodation that fitted our budget and some of the camps were truly breathtaking.
It was a pleasure to share our safari experience with Ann and Abu. Thanks so much
Written January 18, 2024
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Alice Fada
Milan, Italy13 contributions
Nov 2021 • Solo
Going on a safari with long way expedition has been an incredibly amazing experience!
Communication and organization was flawless and extremely easy: I just gave them a budget and the days I was available. Then I landed in Arusha and the magic happened. Abu is a fantastic experienced guide: not only he knows a lot (and he shares it all with you! He is so passionate about it all )and he can spot all the animals, he also predicts their behaviour and it's always in the right spot at the right time. I found myself surrounded by elephants, a step away from 2 lions or with a leopard running under our car. We were always to first one to leave the lodges and last to come back,he was always up to go the extra mile just to make things happen. I had breakfast looking at zebras, lunch with the giraffes - everything was thought in details and yet there was room for a personal touch! I saw the big 5 (and more!), learned Swahili words, always felt safe and had a lot of fun.
I can't wait to travel with them again. I will never stop recommending long way expedition, support the locals and you won't regret it!
Communication and organization was flawless and extremely easy: I just gave them a budget and the days I was available. Then I landed in Arusha and the magic happened. Abu is a fantastic experienced guide: not only he knows a lot (and he shares it all with you! He is so passionate about it all )and he can spot all the animals, he also predicts their behaviour and it's always in the right spot at the right time. I found myself surrounded by elephants, a step away from 2 lions or with a leopard running under our car. We were always to first one to leave the lodges and last to come back,he was always up to go the extra mile just to make things happen. I had breakfast looking at zebras, lunch with the giraffes - everything was thought in details and yet there was room for a personal touch! I saw the big 5 (and more!), learned Swahili words, always felt safe and had a lot of fun.
I can't wait to travel with them again. I will never stop recommending long way expedition, support the locals and you won't regret it!
Written November 7, 2021
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Thanks you Alice for choosing to travel with us and we will be looking forward to host you again in future it was a pleasure having you as our guest!Karibu Tena.
Written November 11, 2021
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Don B
Arlington, Texas, USA3 contributions
Jan 2020
We very much enjoyed our two-day Safari with LongWay. Abu did a great job explaining everything, answering questions, and giving us great views of the animals. We based out of Farm of Dreams in Karatu which I also recommend if you are going to visit Lake Manyara or the Crater.
Thank you Ann and Abu!
Thank you Ann and Abu!
Written February 6, 2020
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Getaway25970262930
4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
OH MY GOSH, WOW! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ann and Abu. Both were very accommodating, kind and so loving. They took me in as a parent would a daughter, and made me feel safe and cared for. Abu listened to my requests and made them happen. As I have lived in Arusha before, Abu made it possible for me to take a walk down memory lane before and after my safari. He joined me for dinners mid safari so I didn't have to eat by myself and the conversations we had were absolutely lovely. Abu and I had so much drive and chat time, I now feel like I've known him my whole life. Abu found so much wildlife and patiently for me to decide when I was done and ready to move to the next thing. You can tell Abu and Ann are experts in the field and in business. My only wish is that next time, Ann join in on safari, I missed her! I am excited because Abu and Ann would like to begin to give back to the community, and asked for pointers and ideas on how to do so. I am really looking forward to working closely with them to accomplish some big projects. Asante Sana, Ann and Abu!
Written June 29, 2023
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Dear Jack,
Thank you so much for your trusting us to organize your safari!
Written January 20, 2024
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Luke H
11 contributions
Aug 2021
After weeks of research on different safari options, we decided to go with Long Way Expeditions, and are very thankful we did so. We wanted a locally owned and operated family team that respected and protected wildlife, and Long Way excelled all our expectations. Abu and Ann were wonderful to us throughout the whole experience. They helped us customize our trip to meet all our goals, which included a camping tour through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater. They demonstrated a keen interest in the health and welfare of the wildlife, compassion for their community, and were so very friendly to us. We were also happy to learn that through their business they support their communities with education programs for underserved families, and have many great animal protection programs in the works. 10/10 I would recommend Long Way Expeditions for your next adventure. Asante sana Abu and Ann!
Written August 14, 2021
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mariacamilo43
Lisbon, Portugal68 contributions
Sep 2022
Myself and my son+partner wanted to experience the Big 5 in Tanzania , if at all around (and they complied!!). I was lucky to receive Ann´s contact, the knowledgeable pragmatic organizer of the Long Way Team; after many mails and attending to my requests, we agreed on an 8 day Safari, whose focal points would be Tarangire and Serengeti Parks., though others were included. Not everything was smooth, as most unpaved roads are rather bumpy/shaky, BUT otherwise It was an awesome trip/safari. The wealth of stunning diverse scenarios even within the smaller park (e.g. Arusha) + the richness of animal life is beyond any wild expectation. To me, however, the Human factor is paramount: Tanzanians are naturally kind/welcoming and aware of their duties. Our Drivers/Guides are great knowledgeable professionals, Nathan and then for longer ABU. ABU became our friend, reliable carer: always in good mood, sweet, caring, attentive; it was really difficult to part from the beautiful enterprising couple: ANN+ ABU. I look forward for a longer safari with them.
Written September 13, 2022
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Alma
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Longway expeditions did a great job to make our honeymoon a memorable experience! With humor and compassion Abu showed us a lot of the beautiful things Tanzania has to offer. He went an extra mile to make sure our trip was unforgettable. We even saw the big five during our trip through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti. All the arranged accommodations were great as well.
Thanks Abu and Anne for the great expedition!
Thanks Abu and Anne for the great expedition!
Written June 16, 2022
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Arthur
Alaska89 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We did the cross country tour with longway and it was an amazing adventure! Abu and his wife Ann are local Tanzanians who own the company and they have great insight on the happenings within the country. The cross country tour is awesome as you get off the tourist trail and see parts of Tanzania that are untouched and incredibly beautiful. We visited the lake Chala, the usambara mountains and Sadaani national park along the coast. All the locations were unique and not touristy at all! We loved this trip and working with longway was a treat! Thanks Abu and Ann for a memorable adventure!
Written February 29, 2020
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