FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable! An experience to be lived intensely
We went on a magnificent 4-day safari with Aardvark Expeditions Limited from September 27 to 30, 2026.
Across the three parks we visited—Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro—we encountered fabulous landscapes and wildlife that left us absolutely amazed. Everything was perfect: from our exceptionally friendly and professional French-speaking driver-guide to the accommodations Aardvark booked for us within the parks, as well as the overall organization and logistics.
The only drawback to this wonderful adventure was the issue of excessive bank charges (300 USD) incurred during the wire transfer for our booking—a charge applied by the bank recommended by Aardvark. Unfortunately, there was no way to rectify this, neither through the bank nor through Aardvark Expeditions Limited... A real shame!
Nevertheless, we will cherish unforgettable memories of this safari, and we highly recommend entrusting the organization of your own safaris to this company (though do be cautious when it comes to international bank transfers).
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Really responsive and experienced guide but little times
Our guide Francis was extremely knowledgeable about the park and very skilled in identifying and accessing the locations to identify the animals that we really wanted to see. He knows most of the park rangers and other guides who give him a heads up on which animals are where. He was also a safe and responsable driver throughout the trip. The only down points were 1) the more than hour delay in picking us up at our hotel by Jungle Safari and putting us initially with a very irresponsible and dangerous driver by the name of Ben who was making constant phone calls and weaving in and out of heavy traffic in Nairobi and 2) the third day was not a full day at all and we had to leave our hotel at 7 am to return to briefly visit a masai village and then return to Nairobi.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Great Adventure
We had a fantastic time on our safari - we did 8 nights/9 days through Kenya & Tanzania.
Our guides were kind and knowledgeable, and the team at the Mama Savana office were very accommodating. They managed to last minute change our 2 nights in northern Serengeti to 2 nights in Central serengeti as our guide informed us that the animals had migrated further southward, and that extra full day there ended up being our favourite of the trip. The accommodation was fantastic and were all far beyond our expectations, and the food and packed lunches were delicious and plentiful! (We brought a big bag of snacks and never touched them).
We booked all of the extras available and the hot air balloon was incredible, would recommend! We also enjoyed the boat trip in Lake Nakuru.
We did have a few hiccups on some of the others- the 1hr night game drive near Masa Mara was very expensive for what we got and there were some organisation issues with the walking safari but the team did kindly offer a refund for this.
Overall we had a great time and definitely a trip of a lifetime.
AE
The best person you can ever meet - George!!
The entire trip was so great. Our tour guide George, oh my god i don’t think you will find someone like him anywhere
So informative, experienced, patient, words would be short to talk about him.
Only con was the 1st stay location, enchoro the food was bad, and in general all the packed lunches on 4 days was terrible. Could eat only the bun & yogurt.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive
Silas, the tour operator, was incredibly responsive and helpful, answering all my questions. The package itself was decent. I was recommended to Safari Updates by one my colleagues who used their services twice.
I visited the Maasai Mara with low expectations, hoping to see the Big Five. I must say, I was quite fortunate.
The Jambo Mara Lodge was lovely. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was good. Chef Jacob was attentive and personable. However, there are no air-conditioned rooms at Jambo Mara, so afternoons in the room were quite hot and uncomfortable. Evenings and nights were cooler, so a fan was sufficient. The rooms also lack Wi-Fi, which felt a bit isolating since it’s only available in the reception area.
Now, a word or two about my safari guide, Peter. As a Maasai born and raised there, he’s incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and the animals. Being a curious person, I had a million questions for him about Maasai culture, animals, and the wild, and he patiently answered them all. You won’t be disappointed with Peter as your guide. He kept checking on me throughout the safari to ensure I was comfortable. I opted for a private tour, and I’m glad I did. I felt safe and relaxed. Highly recommend Peter!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kruger National Park by Jane Ni
Although we saw fewer animals than expected, we did get to see lions.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They’re doing their best to make sure people enjoy it.
Everyone was very friendly, we had a nice day at Materuni. The time management wasn’t perfect though, and the car ride was a little long, but the latter obviously depends on from where you’re starting. Over all, we enjoyed our trip.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Grayson, The best guide ever
We choose camping for 3D2N. Whole schedule was perfect. We saw ALL big 5 also 6 groups of lions. The best part was our guide Mr. Grayson. He was sooo kind and if we ask something, he answer everything to us. He drive smooth like butter. The only dissapointed part was car condition. Electricity does'nt work well, Also freezer too. We expect freezing beer during safari. But our beer was not cold at all. Exept that, Everything was perfect.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip, experience and guide.
We had a fantastic trip with so many incredible experiences, from seeing the Big Five to taking in the beautiful landscapes of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.
Our guide, Delight, was absolutely brilliant. He was incredibly knowledgeable, always happy to help and went out of his way to take us wherever we needed to go. He really made our trip unforgettable!
On our first evening, we enjoyed a river cruise along the Zambezi River, complete with delicious appetisers and drinks, and the opportunity to get up close to hippos. On the second day, we opted for the additional rhino safari in Zambia, which was fantastic and something I would highly recommend.
The game drives through Chobe National Park were incredible. We were lucky enough to get up close to a lion and her cubs, as well as a leopard, alongside beautiful herds of elephants, giraffes, impalas and buffalo, and an amazing variety of birdlife.
For me, Elephant Sands was the highlight of the entire trip. The accommodation was beautiful, with wonderful views of elephants gathering at the watering hole right from our bedroom window. The food was also delicious! Being able to observe the elephants so closely, learn about their behaviour and watch how they interact with one another was such a special and unforgettable experience.
Unfortunately, we weren’t able to camp overnight on the salt pans due to the wet conditions. However, watching the sunset there was beautiful, and Fuhara arranged alternative accommodation for us.
We finished our adventure in the Okavango Delta, with mokoro rides, bush walks and an overnight camping experience. This was another absolute highlight, and we even had the opportunity to learn how to pole a mokoro ourselves, which was great fun!
The only downside was the communication and organisation with some of the external tour operators in Botswana. On one occasion, we were collected and then had to sit and wait in the car at the game reserve gate for our safari vehicle to arrive for an hour and a half. Thankfully, the game drive itself was phenomenal and well worth it. I cannot fault Fuhara for the overall tour, but I do think there is an opportunity for them to improve communication with and provide feedback to the external operators they work with, as the reliability and timings of some excursions could have been better.
Overall, we had a wonderful and memorable trip filled with incredible wildlife encounters, beautiful scenery and unique experiences. A huge thank you to Delight for making it so special!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good services but room for improvement
Good organisational skills, advice on tour sites, fairly priced, good communication before and during the tour
