Happy safari guides from Aardvark Expeditions
Aardvark Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Adam W | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely the best operator in Tanzania!
I can unequivocally say that Aardvark Expeditions is the BEST Safari option money can buy! We just finished a 7 day safari with a group of 17 family members! The trip was absolutely amazing from the pick-up at the airport to the final dropoff! The guides (Moses, Uriel, Brayson) were fantastic guides. They were super friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Their knowledge extended much beyond the wildlife and included geology, history and politics. All three of them spoke fantastic English. They were SUPER patient with our group of 17 which included 9 kids! I am convinced these guys are some of the safest drivers in Tanzania! Many of the other tour companies had drivers that were clearly driving way too fast and out of control. We saw the ENTIRE big 5 including multiple leopards, hunting cheetahs, and even 4 Black Rhinos! Before I booked with Philemon , I researched many tour companies and got quotes from at least 5 different companies. The price was unbeatable compared to the US and European based travel agents that apparently DOUBLE the price of the tour for their commission. The booking process was super easy! The lodges we stayed at were top tier lodges with unbelievable service, food, professionalism and views! We stayed at Mawe Mawe, Embalakai, Rhino Lodge, And Marera Valley Lodge. I want to personally thank Philemon and the Aardvark team for the most fantastic family trip of a lifetime!
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Email Amy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You will not find a safer or more beautiful place to travel!
Hands-down, this was the trip of a lifetime. Aardvark Exp. was exceptionally responsive, trustworthy and informative. All of our pre-travel questions were answered promptly, and we had no worries that the Aardvark team would be at the airport waiting for us. The drivers were very professional, very safe on the road and extremely informative. Everyone we encountered spoke English and greeted us with a smile. Philemon took care of everything for our family (3 children ages 11 to 6) from hotel accommodations to boxed lunches (SO GOOD!) to transportation to and from the airport. The lodges/tents that we stayed in were some of the nicest places I've ever been in my life! Amazingly beautiful, hot showers, bottled water, pool, air conditioning, bug spray if needed, and the staff! Oh my the staff were fantastic everywhere we went, big smiles, songs, helping hands and very friendly. We always felt safe and never worried about our belongings being stolen or lost (except for a rogue baboon or two). Aardvark Expeditions is highly recommended for all of your travel needs in Tanzania! You will not be disappointed.
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Email Claudio and Herta | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very good company for safaris
We are a couple from Italy and can highly recommend the Arusha based company Advaark Ltd. and the manager Philemon. We did a wonderful one week safari in the Serengeti and Tarangire national park, manyara lake, Ngorongoro crater etc.
He organized the entire trip in every detail following exactly our needs and wishes. Especially we can recommend the guide and driver Donatus. He was a really special guy and we became friends after very short time. Not only his notions about the regions and nature where exceptional, he never hesitated to realize all our special wishes and to give us every thinkable help and information . He did everything possible to drive us so close as possible to all interesting sites and animals, his unbelieavable good eyes allowed him to discover even little animals from such al long distance we could not even imagine before that it would be possible. At the end everything was perfect and an unforgettable life experience.
Thank you so much
Herta and Claudio
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Email Ray P. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Tour of the best Africa wildlife and scenery.
Going to Africa?
If you want to have the best safari experience contact:
Aardvark Expeditions
1. Very comfortable Land Rover with pop-up roof and WIFI.
2. Experienced and knowledgeable tour guides. English is spoken.
3. Picnic lunch served during tour.
4. Beautiful, safe, clean and comfortable accommodations.
5. Affordable prices with several tour options.
Website www.aardvark-expeditions.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Review by Ray P. in Las Cruces, N.M. June 2022
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Email William Haney | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Philemon Joel was excellent, friendly, honest and informative.
The Aardvark Safari was fantastic with the sighting of many large free-roaming animals within easy cell-phone camera range.
Ngorongoro Crater was spectacular as we arrived on a sharp ridge in the early morning fog then descended into the crater on a road with many switchbacks. The crater is huge encompassing over 100 square miles and is about 2000 feet deep and is now full of flora and fauna and many large African animals including lions. Our personal guide for the two of us was DONATUS NGOWI, and he was very knowledgeable, informative, and friendly and had a great sense of humor. He was well versed in geographic details, history and the names for all the wild creatures.
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Email James | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful with all aspects of travel to Arusha from Safari to airport transfers
We booked the one day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater and the one day hike up Mount Kilimanjaro. The driver and guide were both excellent and the owner, Mr Philemon, was extremely helpful and also scheduled our airport transfers. Thank you for a great experience during our trip to Arusha.
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Email Stephane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari
Our first safari in Tanzania was unforgettable! Thanks to Philemon and Donatus (the best guide and Driver!), we had the privilege and the chance to discover the "Big Five". From accommodation to packed lunches, including the slopes, everything was excellent, Philemon offered us a layout of the parks adapted to our stay and our desires. Each hotel or lodge was wonderful and the staff smiling and always attentive. From Serengeti to Tarangire, the safari experience was magical! Donatus enthusiastically and energetically shares his knowledge of animals, and also taught us about Tanzanian culture. Our driver adapted to our requests, especially when we wanted to take pictures of this or that animal encountered in the savannah. The equipment of the 4x4 is extra, with the pop-up roof, the cooler and the charger, the radio which serves as an information base for the drivers, everything is there to have a great time! Aadvark's drivers are truly the best, they go out of their way to ensure you can see your favorite animals and those you may not know. They make you discover both the fauna and the flora with passion. I 100% recommend Aadvark Expeditions, their staff (Special mention to Donatus, a great meeting and good times to laugh!) and all their affiliate partners. This safari was one of the most beautiful moments of our lives!
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Email Christian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Amazing experience with Aardvark. Of course thanks to the beauty and richness of the landscapes and wildlife in Tanzania but also thanks to the professionalism and efficiency of Aardvark. From the first contact to the end of the trip, they were always very attentive, very flexible, making this 7-day private safari truly tailor-made. Our guide, very professional, very respectful of nature, trying to make us discover the best and our cook serving us dishes that we did not imagine possible in these conditions made this trip unforgettable.
We recommend Aardvark unreservedly.
Email Georgia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super helpful for any questions we had in preparation, really brilliant and professional throughout.
Great communication beforehand, answered all our questions.
Worth how much it cost, very trustworthy.
The team we climbed Kilimanjaro with took such great care of us. Really recommend using them
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Email Carlos Teixeira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream come true with a reliable operator
4 days safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngongoro Crater on our 20th year marriage anniversary. We opted for a private tour, and it was the best choice with plenty room in the vehicle and only managing our time. Moison our guide was excellent, and everything went according to plan. We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 in one morning. The highlights were the cheetah, watching the sundown and sunrise in the Serengeti, the three lionesses with four calves right on the morning after we slept in Mawte Lodge, stopping the car, turning off the engine and just feel the vastness and lastly the sheer amount of life in the Ngonrogoro Crater. Thank you for Philemon for the organization and helping us out with our luggage setback. Only regret not opting for more safari days!
