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
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Email Rebecca Wyatt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best way to see Kruger National Park
Cannot say enough good things about our camping trip with Chris and Nicky! The vehicle is one of a kind and affords a great view for wildlife spotting as well as making friends with your fellow campers. A little bumpy at times, but that's to be expected. We saw an amazing amount of wildlife and learned so much about the park. Great food, great company and memories we will cherish. Booking was very easy and everything we were promised was delivered. This is not a tour for people who want to be pampered, but if you have a sense of adventure and really want to see the park up close, this is the tour to book!
Email Cameron Peverett | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful dedicated staff who ensured we had the best experience possible.
This safari went well beyond my expectations. Chris and Nicky were wonderful to deal with and made us feel comfortable at all times. Their knowledge of the animals and obvious delight in experiencing the sightings with us made it really special. I feel a bit spoilt as I can't imagine a better way to see so many wonderful sights and animals in such a short amount of time. The opportunity to take our time and really enjoy what we were experiencing was perfect. Thank you so much!
Email geoff Simpson retha debeer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
whole family experience
Thanx to Chris and truck Norris for a great family camping and exploring adventure our 6 and 7 year old have the best memories of their lives including camping under the stars from geoff and retha
I have a video on Facebook of the fun we had in Krueger with chris
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Email Johannes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari experience at Kruger with superp safari vehicle and fantastic guides
Everything went very smoothly from the booking on. Chris answered all our questions before the safari promptly and friendly so that we already had a good feeling before we started.
Chris and Nicky then picked us up at 7am on the first day of the safari to drive to Kruger with us. It takes a few hours to get there, we then switched vehicles right near the Kruger entrance and had lunch at a lodge of friends of Chris and Nicki. The food during the safari was superb! Chris is able to cook perfect meals on a campfire, also very versatile (e.g. Curry, Gnocchi, steak). The food really exceeded our expectations by far.
The safari vehicle is also amazing. Great view and hight to see everything around you, tables, fridges, electricity, a coffee maching - all on board. It feels like a living room :)
We saw all of the big five during the 5 days and Chris and Nicki are very knowledgeable about all the wild animals. You can ask them anything and if they can´t answer straightaway they´ll make sure to look it up for you in the large amount of wild life books they have with them.
2 binoculars are also on the truck, I would recommend to bring own ones as well if you´re in a bigger group because there´s just so much to see.
The accomadations Chris booked for us (we booked the midrange packet) were also great. I did a Safari before in Tanzania and for the same budget we got a much higher standard at Kruger. The safari tents are superb, I even liked them better than the bungalows.
We can recommend that safari really to anyone, Nicki and Chris are really lovely people to spend a safari with and we would book it again any time.
Email Michelle Hutchesson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unique, incredible safari with Armadillo Overland
Every aspect of the safari was amazing. The food was divine and the truck provides a unique and comfortable experience for game viewing. Chris was very knowledgeable in all the different aspects of the Bush and makes everyone feel relaxed and at ease. Wonderful experience, would definitly do it again.
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Email Mary Lynn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Armadillo Safari & Adventure Tours was fabulous! Chris is an excellent guide and chef!
The Armadillo Safari & Adventure Tour did an outstanding job! The safari experience far surpassed my expectations. Chris is a natural host! We'd spot an animal and Chris knew to stop so we could relish in the moment. The Tour was organized, pleasant, and by far the best vacation I have ever experienced! I recommend
The Armadillo Safari & Adventure Tours! Thank you again Chris!
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Email Paul and Trena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 Day Kruger National Park Safari - tent camping
If you are here at this site reviewing "reviews", then you were just like us when we were doing our "homework" before decisions were made to invest in such an amazing experience. If you are wanting a simple, very enjoyable camping safari experience... LOOK NO FURTHER. Armadillo Overland Safari & Adventure Tours is owned and run by the owners, Chris and Nicky. Excellent communication from start to finish. They take great pride in their company and the service that they are providing to their guests, no detail was too small or too large.
We did a 7 day safari tour - tent camping, having stayed at one private resort camping site facility and three different SANS Park camping locations within Kruger National Park.
All the camping sites were well set up, having all amenities.. hot and cold running water with lit bathrooms and shower facilities, swimming pools too.. as we affectionately referred to: "glamping". The meals were very good, being cooked at the campsite after a fun day of safari driving. Chris is an amazing cook!!! Chris will be sure to discuss the options clearly with you about the various camping facilities.. as in our case, we chose a more rustic camping experience for our last night, it was awesome. Simply put... Chris is there for your experience.
And of course... Chris's specialized safari truck..."Truck Norris". You will not be disappointed with what this truck can do. It sits much higher in elevation than most other vehicles that are common within the park. And as a result, you have an unobstructed view when it truly matters. As you can imagine, when a pride of lions have been located, well it attracts many onlookers who are all jostling for position to get the best view. With Chris's truck, no problems, you will have the view you want. Not to mention, Chris does not shy away from driving his truck into all the locations and authorized off shoot roads that typically take you along the river beds where most wildlife is likely to be seen. To top it all off, Chris has an amazing amount of bush and wildlife knowledge, and he never grew tired of the unending questions being asked of him. We learned so much. It was an amazing trip, Thank you to Chris for making it so. Paul and Trena.
Email Cassy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My dream safari better then I had imagined!
I have wanted to do a safari for as long as I can remember and was referred by a friend to Armadillo Overland. The 4 day camping safari to Kruger exceeded all of my expectations! I was a solo traveler and had great company with Richard & Morris who were my guides. Both whom made me feel extremely comfortable and shared their thorough knowledge of Kruger, the wildlife, SA culture and everything in between. Richard being a former chef made awesome meals. Morris with a knowledge of the land & wildlife made sure I got up close and personal with all of the Big 5, getting closer then I had anticipated! They were also flexible and customized our route so that I got the most out of my limited time. I would highly recommend Armadillo and look forward to returning with my family in toe!
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Email Kelly Greaser | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Armadillo Overland delivered a once in a lifetime experience!
Richard and Al delivered an incredible safari experience, I can't imagine how it could have been better. From the start, they got to know me and what I was interested in and catered the trip to me. Al is incredibly knowledgeable about the animals, birds, vegetation, and geology and how it all fits together. As a former park ranger, he KNOWS where to find the animals. He knows that park and other parks in the area. I learned SO much from him in six days. Whatever (few) questions I asked that he couldn't answer, we googled it when we got to camp. He's SO good at spotting wildlife, it became a challenge for me to spot something before he did. I rarely succeeded. There were so many times I missed an animal on my side of the vehicle but he spotted it from the other side of the vehicle! He's excellent at spotting wildlife and he knows where to take you to see the animals. And he knows animal behavior. He won a standoff with a huge bull elephant in musth. 'Normal' people would not have won, that bull wanted to trample right over us. Al knows everything he needs to in order to get people great sightings. And Richard's hospitality was awesome. He's an incredible chef that can whip up great meals on the braai. I was constantly amazed at what he cooked all throughout each day. One dessert we had was baked camembert covered in chili chocolate sauce that had been mixed with marula liquor. We ate it with biscuits and cheese sticks. This was prepared on a braai. It was incredible! This is only one example of the incredible food I had all week. If you want an experience you will never forget, do your safari with these guys, they are awesome, hands down.
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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!!!