Beat company to travel with! - Salim, Rebecca and Wilson made our journey to Uganda and Tanzania so easy, comfortable and a ton of fun. Communication was excellent and they checked in on us as we journeyed. Wilson was such a great guide in the Serengeti and ngorongoro. We could not have asked for better. So knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. When in the states, Rebecca was a text away as we had many questions! Best company to travel with! Mary Beth

Best safari company with lovely staff - Off the beaten path is the only safari company to go with! They crafted the perfect vacation in Africa for us. Becky and Salim were incredibly helpful to make everything perfect. We first started with the gorilla trekking in Uganda, went to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro for a safari and then Zanzibar. They did so much work to make everything seamless for us. It’s quite a unique experience from any other safari company that you can talk directly with the owners of the company. Wilson was our guide in Tanzania. We cannot say enough good things about him. He was so knowledgeable and unlike a lot of safari guides we saw that drove around aimlessly. He knew everything about the landscape, animals, birds, history, people etc. he gave us his full attention while there and we loved getting to know him-and consider him a friendly! We were so sad to be done with the safari and also sad to say goodbye to him. We saw all the animals we wanted to see. Overall-the trip exceeded our expectations. If you are going to Africa I would definitely choose to go with off the beaten path. We will definitely be back!

Off the Beaten Path for the Win!!! - When my friend approached me with a trip to Africa, I was all in. I was a little nervous at first thinking what type of food would I eat? How safe would I be? What about the water? Well, let me tell you OFF THE BEATEN PATH did not disappoint! I felt safe the entire time that I was on my trip as each location we stayed was glorious! The food was amazing, from eating at the hotels to eating lunch in the middle of the Serengeti! The Guides became family, they were absolutely perfect, not only did they educate us about the country and each location that we visited, but we were able to see the Big 5!!! They knew exactly where to find them. Oh and never once did I worry about the water. I will say that this was one of the best trips of my life, and I will never forget Africa. I would definitely choose this company again for anything that I would do in Africa.

Off The Beaten Path Safaris hosted a TRIP of a LIFETIME, surpassinjg all expectations! - Our recent custom 10 day trip, during the last two weeks in November was well organizsed by "Off The Beaten Path Safaris". The entire trip was over the top, a spectacular experience. Every detail both large and small was anticipated and implemented with professionalism. We had great personable guides whose expertise in locating so many animals and birds was truly amazing. We saw several lion prides, many giraffes, elephants, 1000's of wildebeast migrating, zebras by the 100's, leopards, hyenias, exotic birds too numerous to tally...this trip was a TRIP OF A LIFETIME! We stayed in Melia Collection Hotels, food and service was fantastic! Highly recommend "Off the Beaten Path Safaris!

A MUST-DO EXPERIENCE with the BEST company! - We could not have asked for a better experience for our Tanzania safari! So incredibly grateful to have learned about off the beaten path, because honestly, our safari would only have been half as good, at best, with any other company. Incredibly special shoutout to our guide, wild wild Wilson. He is one of the smartest people I have ever met - there was not a single question about wildlife, reproduction, animal behavior, trees, and so on, that he could not answer! To top it off, he took his time to explain things in detail and it is obvious he has a passion for what he does. Every time we were near another safari vehicle, I was reminded of how fortunate we were to have Wilson and this company, because you just don't see the same enthusiasm anywhere else. Wilson was relaxed, had a positive attitude, and was flexible with our plans throughout the week. We saw all of the big 5, multiple times, and much much more. My expectations were not met - they were exceeded! I also very much enjoyed being on safari during the wildebeest migration. The planning experience is also very flexible, and you can decide which type of camps you would like to stay at within the parks (a more intimate tent camp or a more luxuary stay). I highly encourage the intimate camping, because you still had appropriate amenities and you got to experience the culture, the environment, and be up close and personal with your wildlife experience (i.e. lions walking through the camps!) The feel of this company is very family-oriented, and they treat you like family. Shoutout to Salim, Amina, and Rebecca - incredible hosts and planners! Amina checked in on us and took her time to receive any feedback we may have after the trip. When (not if), we go back to Tanzania, it will no doubt be with this company again and again!

Five star+++++ - We can’t imagine that the trip could have been any better. The guides were world class, the accommodations, magnificent the staff at each place, so kind and welcoming, nature unbelievably beautiful. Off the beaten path is by far the best tour company who’s ever worked with traveling anywhere around the globe.

Amazing time all around with Off The Beaten Path! - Off the beaten path safaris was such an amazing experience! Our guide, Humphrey (Boghart) had such a great sense of humor and such a depth of info about the mammals, migration, and an eye for finding them and identifying gender, pointing out unique characteristics and just a GREAT driver! He navigated those roads after the rains with his eyes closed! And I didn’t even mention the day we spent at Olduvai Gorge and learned about the archeological significance of this region! Such a wonderful time! We loved Off the Beaten Path Safaris!

Thanks to OTBPS for making a dream come true!! - This was a lifelong dream that actually came true!! Salim and Wilson, our guides, were wonderful and were very educated about the animals as well as their habitats and behaviors. They also were very accommodating and fun—we played music in the jeep, sang and hiked and investigated the area just outside one other towns. Fun hike with gorgeous views and better yet was Wilson waiting with a cold glass of wine after our hike! These guides really geared an entire day to us getting out and moving and enjoying the outdoors as well as meeting some of the locals just as a little break from the safari (at our request). The only thing we missed was meeting other campers and eating lunch with them on the Serengeti and visiting a tribe and learning about their cultures, cooking with them and engaging in the tribal dances. Make sure you make time for this! I think the safari is much more dynamic with a group, however this was a very memorable and cherished Mom- Daughter trip that was a definite "bucket list item" and was simply magnificent! Accommodations: All tent camps were beautiful, some better than others, however overall were very nice, clean with friendly, accommodating staff. and delicious food! We went to Zanzibar for some rest and relaxation. after the safari...... The hotel in Zanzibar (Zanzibar Serena) was lovely with great accommodations, on the beach, right in the heart of Stone Town walking distance to everything! The food, as well as the staff, were lovely, helpful, polite and very accommodating to our requests. The grounds were well maintained and guarded Of course we would recommend (OTBPS) to our friends and already have!!! Best safari in town!!

Beautiful Tanzania with Amazing People. - I could not recommend a better company to serve your safari. We went on a 12 day, 11 night custom safari and experienced so much. From the big five, to smaller creatures, to over 370 species of birds. Salim, Humphrey, Joel, and Kennedy treated us so well and we’re so knowledgeable. Every day was better than the last. The accommodations were top notch and the wildlife was a treat. My favorites were Ndutu Conservation Area and the Serengeti National Park. We regularly met other guests who did not have guides/drivers as engaged and connected as ours and it showed. Our guides knew information about bugs, geology, plants, animals, birds, local indigenous tribes… EVERYTHING. Would recommend 10/10 times.

An experience like no other, I am forever changed by it. - From the moment we arrived at the airport at Mt. Kilimanjaro, the client services we’re absolutely exceptional. All 5 of our different accommodations were superb and the food was delicious. Of course we came to see the animals so all of the great food and super camp staff was just a bonus! As soon as we got off the plane in Kogatende in the Serengeti it was obvious that our guides were in a class of their own. We were the only clients greeted with a champagne welcome! We were immediately off the see the wildlife and it was a magical experience within 10 minutes of taking off in the jeeps. We saw elephants, zebra, giraffe, hyenas and wildebeest just on the way to first camp! We watched many heart pounding scenes including a large wildebeest crossing on the Mara River. It was hard to believe that I was seeing this with my own eyes. There were so many scenes I experienced, I felt as though I was living in a a National Geographic documentary. Over the course of the safari, all of our guides were able to deliver every single animal we came to see, save only 1 for next time, the rare and endangered black rhino. My group was mostly veterinarians. The guides were encyclopedic in their knowledge of animals and the plants. We asked questions that perhaps non-veterinarians may not ask and all of our questions were answered in great detail. The guides know the animals well and know where to take you and when to take you for maximum animal exposure. As much as we vets love animals our safari did not end there. Salim and his group were able to allow us to have access to some of the indigenous tribes that live near the Ngorongoro crater. It was such a unique experience to interact with people so different from ourselves and we are truly appreciative of them allowing us into their lives for a day. We thought it funny that they asked us more questions about how we live then we asked them! On a final note Salim custom caters this amazing trip to his clients. We were able to visit a dog rescue in Arusha, that in addition to what we all know rescues do, has the mission to educate the residents of Arusha on rabies and the need to get all street dogs vaccinated to save human lives. It is a tireless job. We also took toys and school supplies to an orphanage. It was such a good feeling to see those kids react with deep gratitude when we gave them the items we brought. Off the Beaten Path Safaris supports these organizations in their community of Arusha. Going on Safari is a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend you put your trust and dreams in Off the Beaten Path Safaris. You will not be disappointed!