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Eric   –  
Spain ES
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Jul 3, 2017

Email Eric  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

absolutely amazing!
5/5

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!

Dorota   –  
Germany DE
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: Jun 20, 2017

Email Dorota  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Highly recommended!
5/5

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!!!

Cal and Carol   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: May 2017 Reviewed: May 12, 2017

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!
5/5

*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!

Jon von Oy   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Apr 26, 2017

Email Jon von Oy  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Absolutely The Best Safari Experience You Could Ask For
5/5

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!! :-)

Catherine   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Apr 26, 2017

Email Catherine  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A wonderful experience
5/5

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.

Harry   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Feb 27, 2017

Email Harry  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Excellent, very well organised, great transport and great guide.
5/5

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.

Sarah and Robbie   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Feb 20, 2017

Email Sarah and Robbie  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Just as great the second time around!
5/5

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!

Patricia Pallot   –  
Australia AU
Visited: January 2017 Reviewed: Feb 20, 2017

Email Patricia Pallot  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great week!
5/5

We had a truly wonderful time with a great guide. Thank you to him and the team at Armadillo for a wonderful holiday.

Sabina   –  
Brazil BR
Visited: January 2017 Reviewed: Feb 13, 2017

Email Sabina  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Experience of a lifetime
5/5

Our 3 nights/4 days Kruger Safari Tour was the experience of a lifetime. I went with my husband and my 7 years old son. The 3 of us absolutely loved everything.
The truck is amazingly well equipped, very spacious and comfortable. The big windows allow a wide view of the landscape. It is very important that, once inside the truck, you have a point of view which is far above the ground, a view from the top, which promotes a great sightseeing.
Morris, our guide, does his work in a brilliant way. Unwearying, very skilled, he is able to drive throughout the park spotting many animals, even small and hidden ones, besides cooking very nice food and solving the daily problems that may appear during the trip. He has great knowledge of the animals and the wildlife of the park. Is always willing to make the best of our time. Excellent worker, excellent company.
We are very satisfied. Definitely recommended.

Marie   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Dec 12, 2016

Email Marie

Rave review
5/5

In October we went on a wonderful 5 day Armadillo safari. Their truck is so roomy it allows you to move around to get the best angle for photos, plus you are situated high above many obstacles.

The best part of the trip was our guide Morris, who was so in tune with the animals and always eager to share his knowledge and stories. He worked all day as driver, cook, and guide and never lost his enthusiasm. We started at 6 am, and later ate picnic breakfast and lunch at beautiful set aside areas in the park, with another picnic outside our rooms at night. I occasionally asked him if he was tired and would like a break, but he said no, he loved being out looking for the animals.

This small family-run company gets the highest recommendation from us!

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