Africa Expedition Support
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Tour Types:
- Guided self-drive budget & mid-range tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $101 to $631 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing experience in touch with true nature
Clarity in communication, availability, competence, seriousness and a lot of sympathy: in a sentence much more than what we expected!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a Lifetime!
We have always contemplated an overseas adventure, driving our own 4WD and camping along the way. Africa was also one of our preferred destinations. Along came Africa Expedition Support ... offering us the mechanical support (which we don't otherwise have) and removing the need to transport our own vehicle and the hassles that accompany that.
Our 8 week trip went without a hitch, catering for a diverse range of interests and needs.
Would happily do it all again ..... but it probably wouldn't be the same!!!
Once in a life time experience
We enjoyed the whole 8 weeks the advantage you could drive yourself and explore different places ,setting your on pace around game reserves. The staff where very professional and friendly. If you love four wheel driving this must be on your bucket list.
Email Patrick Sutcliffe | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Cape Town to Nairobi
We had nine weeks of fantastic experiences. Bella, our guide/cook was awesome and Francis our mechanic worked very hard ensuring all the vehicles performed. Some of the campsites left a bit to be desired, but "this is Africa"! The whole experience was amazing and new friendships with fellow travelers were formed.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best way to experience the real Africa
I thoroughly recommend AES as the way to go provided you are a bit adventurous and don't mind roughing it at times. The opportunity to observe Africa in all its beauty while in your own vehicle was great. Planning and support from AES was excellent. Value for money was outstanding. The itinerary for the Cape Town to Nairobi trip (8 weeks) was comprehensive and provided many opportunities to visit game parks and reserves. On only a few occasions did we get a feeling of being rushed to get somewhere but these days were usually followed by multiple day stops to soak up the local atmosphere.
Magical Driving, Camping and Animal Safari Experience
I would give a 5 star rating to everything 'Africa Expedition Support' did. Apart from living up to all the promises of memorable independent driving experiences, amazing animal viewing, superb camping facilities, relatively hassle free border crossings, from my perspective, the food was truly wonderful. I have Coeliac Disease and my every requirement for a gluten free, uncontaminated diet was catered for in a way that many restaurants are not able to. Thanks to Bella, cook extraordinaire, and support from Debs and Thiemo in this.
Email Cate Sutton | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic trip, excellent operators and sensational crew, what more could you ask.
We traveled with 3 children aged 9,11 and 12 and my 65 year old mother on a camping safari over 18 days throughout Kenya. We could not say enough good things about this company. Every little detail was catered to with amazing food and above expected equipment- the sleeping mats were mattresses rather than the thin foam camping mats we were expecting. The crew were brilliant, friendly and informative...and they dealt with the children perfectly. I could not recommend this company highly enough, do it you won't regret it!!!
Email Rod & Scott | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic trip by self drive landrovers thru 7 countries seeing the real africa in all its glory
Capetown to Nairobi over 8 weeks. This is a trip for you, if you don't like sitting on the lurching tour trucks and buses, and want some great experiences that you will never forget. My son and I went together and had a fantastic time. Driving in Africa is something else and you will soon learn the road "rules" and etiquette. From our starting point in Capetown we were met by the Africa support team, our tour leader (and cook) and navigator (mechanic). Both Bella and Jan were very experienced and knowledgeable and really made our trip enjoyable. Visiting on route all the famous game reserves and national parks we went to places other tour operators don't as the go anywhere landrovers gave more flexibility to the itinerary. Camping was easy with a variety of different sites ranging from bush camps to tourist camps. There was also some overnight stays in guest houses etc.
We saw all the animals up close and personal, including the big 7. Never felt unsafe on the expedition. All in all this was a great trip, well organised and supported and we would go again.
Email Kel from Melbourne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari
We did a 7 day safari in the self drive discoveries and visited a number of game parks such as Masai Mara. Tracey, from Australia, the tour guide and cook did a great job. Francis, the mechanic and driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. Debra, who runs the safaris came to meet us in Nairobi before we took off and made sure we were well briefed and made to feel very welcome. We would highly recommend the safari and will remember it for the rest of our lives.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Self drive - Cape Town to Nairobi.
Fantastic trip. From booking through to delivery African Expedition support were professional, helpful, friendly and a blast to travel with. it was great to have guides living in African more than five minutes.
Self drive is the ultimate way to see real Africa, experience the space, the people...and with the quality of African roads it is smart to have a fully qualified mechanic on board travelling with you to get you going again quickly.
Independent travelling with a safety net it the best way to describe this trip... With the added bonus of having someone to share a drink and a chatter over the fire at night.
Highly recommend this adventure. Would do it again in a heartbeat.