Armadillo Overland Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- Field Guides Association of Southern Africa
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $140 to $373 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Kelly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best family holiday and a safari to die for!
We had the most amazing holiday in the Kruger National Park with Armadillo Overland Safaris and our guides Alistair and Richard. Their safari vehicle 'Truck Norris' is unlike anything out there. It had a library of books for the Kruger Park region, wifi, charging ports, fridges, a coffee station, an honesty bar and even a loo on-board! The set-up of the truck was fantastic for the trip to the Kruger Park as our whole group could interact with each other. The windows are huge for game viewing / photographs and there is lots of space to keep your camera gear on-board with you while on a game drive. Alistair is so knowledgeable about the Kruger Park region, it is clear that he is passionate about the bush and conservation. I never expected to learn so much about the Kruger region, from the geology to the flora, fauna and birds you will find around the different areas of the Kruger Park. The accommodation was very comfortable and we had an incredible time around the campfire. The food, courtesy of Richard, was absolutely delicious! I cannot believe the range of dishes that he was able to make over a campfire - even flapjacks! The entire trip was organised so well and there were no hidden costs. I thought it was really good value for money.
NL
Email Milou & Mick | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari with Morris as guide
Everything was wonderful from the communication leading up to the Safari to the actual Safari itself. We went with Morris who was amazing. His knowledge about the African Bush is great!!
He went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. The food was extraordinary good, we didn't expect to eat that well during a Safari bring two vegetarians who also don't eat cheese. But Morris came prepared and every day we eat something different :)
We saw so many animals! From a baby leopard eating a gazelle in a tree, to a pack of wild dogs, to a cheetah mother with five cubs to a pack of 10 Lions on a kill!! It was beyond anything we could've expected.
I would definitely recommend to go with armadillo safaris! They will make sure you have a great time! Make sure to book some early morning game drives at Satara!
ES
Email Eric | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
absolutely amazing!
If you are looking for a Safari company, want to stay away form big companies, crowded vehicles and tight schedules and so, Armadillo is definitely what you are looking for, a family business that can really offer a personalized experience.
For starters, I must praise the vehicle itself (the truck Norris!). It is a customized truck with a much better/higher vantage point than others vehicles, with really big windows, comfortable seats with tables, plenty of space to move around, fridge, WC... even WiFi when the signal allows it! All kinds of commodities that I did not expect on a safari.
Morris, our guide (and driver, cook, etc) was the best we could've had. We could see that he is really passionate about nature and the animals, easy going, skilled, eager to tell us stories and facts about the animals and the park. Needlees to say, he is an excellent cook and every night at the camping sites, we had an excellent Braai (BBQ) under the milky way.
The Safari was one of the highlights of our trip, we got to see astonishing amounts of wildlife, including 4 of the famous Big 5. We were incredibly lucky and we got to do the safari just the two of us, which made it even better. It really was like living a childhood dream of ours.
If we ever get the chance to travel to SA again, I would'nt doubt a second to book again with Armadillo! I Definitely Recommend Them!
DE
Email Dorota | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!
We went on 5-day camping safari with Armadillo and it was an unforgettable experience.
The safari itself was very well organised and travelling in Truck Norris made a lot of fun. The truck has absolutely everything you need inside or even more! (including espresso machine, binoculars, board games for the children etc.) Another thing - it is higher than normal 4x4 jeeps so you can spot more and it is big enough to allow you to walk from one side to another.
Our guide Morris was excellent - he spots every animal even from very far away and makes sure you see as much as possible. He was a guide, driver and cook and did everything very well. The food he prepared was always very tasty and there was a lot of it - so do not worry if it would be enough, he makes sure it will be!
We slept 4 nights in a tent and I think it is the best option for safari. Tents are big, comfortable and completely closed so no insects can go in. They are equipped with torch, matresses, pillows and sleeping bags.
You will definitely not regret if you choose Armadillo Overland Safari!!!
BR
Email Cal and Carol | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience - it was totally awesome! Our guide, Morris deserves high praise!
*Communication was prompt and detailed.
*Mid-level accommodations in the park were clean, comfortable and better than expected.
*Food was varied and delicious. Diet restrictions were honored and cared for.
*The truck was comfortable, well stocked, and its height gave us optimal viewing compared to any other vehicle
in the park.
* Morris was well informed, terrific at spotting wildlife, and extremely helpful and accommodating.
* We believe we got a bargain for our buck. We highly recommend this tour!
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Email Jon von Oy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely The Best Safari Experience You Could Ask For
From the very beginning of email communication to the end of our trip both owners and our guide Morris were very responsive, caring, and easy to work with. The trip went off without any problems, just as planned. The custom built truck is amazing, with every comfort feature you could imagine to make your Safari one of a kind. And my fiancé and I loved our guide Morris! His knowledge of South Africa, the Park, and every single animal was amazing and he has eyes like a hawk for spotting creatures. He was the most wonderful guide, easy to talk to, warm and friendly, and cooked great meals. If you can possibly request a guide, he is most definitely the one you want. Thank you for a most wonderful experience Armadillo Overland Safaris!! :-)
Email Catherine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful experience
We carried out a lot of research before choosing to book with Armadillo; this company stood out because it was very apparent that this is a family run concern which cares deeply about their beautiful country and who want to show it off as best they can to their customers. We made right choice. Truck Norris has been discussed in detail before, but when you are travelling with children, the benefits of being high cannot be over emphasised. One morning we watched as a mother cheetah and her four cubs took a stroll through the long grass. We had a perfect view but other people in cars and jeeps were craning their necks to see them.
Morris was a charming host; his energy,enthusiasm and knowledge is amazing. He was our guide, driver and chef for the five nights and must have been exhausted by the time we left him. For us this was a perfect holiday; we loved the rhythm of the days, early starts, picnic lunches and eating outside by the fire in the evening discussing what we had experienced and what we hoped to spot the following day.
It was a wonderful experience and it was quite hard to leave at the end - thank you Armadillo.
Email Harry | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, very well organised, great transport and great guide.
As said it was very well organised, from being picked up from the hotel to the drop-off at the airport.
Transport was amazing as we were able to see from above any other cars in the Kruger by having a higher viewing platform. All the Kruger overnight compounds were excellent and enjoyed the adventurous feel of camping in the tents. Morris, our driver, guide and cook was superb providing us with anything we might have needed. Saw all animals, only animal we didn't see was a cheetahs but safari's are unpredictable. What more can I say but thanks for the memories.
Email Sarah and Robbie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just as great the second time around!
This was our second 8 day camping safari with Armadillo, and yet again it was an unforgettable experience...
Morris our tour guide/driver/cook was brilliant throughout our safari and worked constantly for the 8 days to ensure that our family group of 6 was very well looked after. Morris has excellent local knowledge as he has worked within Kruger Park for many years and was able to answer any question we threw at him! Not only about the animals but also about living and surviving in the bush.
We were very impressed with the food provided on the safari, all food was freshly cooked by Morris and he was able to fully cater for 6 people including one vegetarian/gluten free guest without problems.
All camping and other equipment on the truck was clean and in top notch condition, all the camp sites we visited on our safari were lovely with clean, great facilities.
Kruger park is a beautiful place, and Truck Norris is the best and most memorable way to see it! We would highly recommend Armadillo and we will surely be using them again on our next Kruger Adventure!
Email Patricia Pallot | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great week!
We had a truly wonderful time with a great guide. Thank you to him and the team at Armadillo for a wonderful holiday.