US
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trips to Africa
Aardvark Safaris planned two, three week safari trips for my family; one in the summer of 2010 to Zambia and Malawi, and the second in the summer of 2012 to Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Mozambique. Both trips were lovely and stress free. Aardvark Safaris is able to suggest the best trip itinerary based on your likes and dislikes, and they are there with you every step of the way to help you pack and give you insider tips about each place you are visiting. Not only did John and Victoria make it easy for us to navigate what could have potentially been a cumbersome and stressful trip, they made it relaxing and fun way to spend time with my family. They knew exactly the right combination of fun, intense safari activities and relaxing and lazing about, starting each trip with activities such as canoeing down the Zambezi or animal spotting in the Serengeti and ending each trip on a picturesque beach where we could snorkel and have beautifully arranged picnics on secluded beaches. All the camps and facilities were beautiful, and the staff and guides were kind, helpful, and eager to do anything that could improve our trip. Overall, Aardvark Safaris has helped my family find a deep love for Africa and we cannot wait to plan another trip!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildbeest Migration the Masai Mara follwed by summiting Kilimanjaro
Had a chance to evaluate many Safari and Africa trekking companies and went with Aardvark. Was not at all disappointed. The service was great and for a first timer visiting Africa they helped in arranging all the necessary details. The Safari camps we stayed in were unique and beautiful, much better than the run of the mill super tourist accommodations you often see with other companies. Our Kilimanjaro climb was amazing. The guides particularly were extraordinary and helped our entire group reach the summit. During our trip we saw many second rate outfits making us glad we chose a great travel adventure company. Our family plans to go on another Safari and we will use Aardvark again. I would recommend talking with John at Aardvark as he was very helpful as we were narrowing our choice of Safari company to go with.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great trip to Tanzania.
This was our first trip to Tanzania. We saw Tarangin, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Minyara and the Serengeti. Grace put together a wonderful trip. The lodgings were beautiful! Food good ( and I am a picky eater).Our guides/drivers, David and Albert were very knowledgeable and informative. I was in Albert's vehicle most of the time and it was amazing how he could spot the game that was so far away. He was funny and had so much patience with our group that he drove. We saw a lot of different animals and even a couple crossings by the wildebeests and zebras. There was so much to see and of course the trip is never long enough.I would definitely use them again if I ever go back to Tanzania.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selous Games Reserve
Amazing experience! The tour vas very-well organized, the guide was great and the hotel had a stunning view over Rufiji river! Highly recommended.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 3 days Safari organized by Mr Robert!!
Hi all, we arrived home after a great experience of 3 days Safari Tours in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara all organized perfectly by Mr Robert. He's really a perfect organizer: we had an excellent driver (careful with an excellent car and comfortable) and a wonderful cooker. They follow us for these 3 marvellous days, looking after us 3 (we also have a child of 3 years old) with a great accuracy. The trip was wonderful and the accomodation in the campsite really optimal. Robert is a really honest guy, he cares us as we were part of his family. We cannot compare him to any other person met during all our previous vacation.
Really reccomended and the price was the best we ever had!!cheap with a wonderful service.
Maya and family from Italy
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had excellent service dedicated guides, we truly enjoyed every minute
They are such capable and well tuned into the surrounds can highly recommend , we will be doing another trip next year, they arrange all no hassle policy, they try offer best value for money
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good service, very friendly, had a great time, thank you
My Safari was not cheap but from the first moment worth the money. Communication was very good - before the trip, during the trip and also after the trip. Service was great. The camp Umang had recommended was as nice as he had promised. The trip itself (three days Ruaha) was absolutely fantastic. Umang and Christopher were a very pleasant company and i had three enjoyable and unforgetable days in Ruaha! Thanks a lot!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream safari to Tanzania!
From our initial enquiry to the feedback call we received when we returned home from our trip - the service we received from Aardvark was excellent. This was our first time on safari, so we really had no clue where to start but Lucinda listened to our wishes and put together a trip that was perfect for us and for the budget we'd specified. We had an absolute blast and couldn't believe how lucky we were to see so much wildlife. The camps we stayed at in the Selous and Ruaha were fantastic and the staff that worked at them brilliant and made us feel so welcome. Thanks for making our dream safari come true!
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Scamsters & Fraudsters are the best we can describe this company
We had booked a 6 day tours with them for about USD 2800 from the 21st to 26th of July 2014. They never showed up at the pickup point and refused to take our calls, we were left for hours trying desperately to contact them. When we finally booked into a hotel and checked their website, that was shut down too. We had to cut short our trip and head back home, which cost us big additionally too. This was our worst nightmare come true. In my opinion, these guys deserve to go to jail for a long time.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
First class:excellent knowledge of wildlife and terrain and totally committed to ecology.
We are a mature age couple with no previous experience of a safari. From the outset, our every need was met and the safari exceeded our expectations. We were lucky to have both an expert driver, Robert, able to perceive wildlife in the most distant areas and drive in demanding terrain, and Isaac Ouma, an outstanding guide. Isaac was able to discover the full variety of wildlife in the region, anticipate animals' movements and discuss the habitat, ecology and history not only of the region but also the whole East African coast. Like previous reviewers I now wish to take other safaris with Isaac. He is not only an expert in his area but totally committed to his field, and a friend to be totally relied on.