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 Sumana Sarkar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our group included 14 climbers—some who flew in from the US and others from India
Beginning our Kilimanjaro trek on the Machame Route on October 18, 2025, we had a group of 13 trekkers from India, along with some friends from England. Once we connected with Aardvark Expeditions, everything fell into place. Their sales team was the fastest to respond to our requests, providing us with straight answers, clear pricing, and zero confusion; this led us to choose them.
On the mountain, our guides (Bariki, Gabriel and the whole crew) were absolutely AMAZING! They provided us with patient guidance even during our most difficult moments. They monitored our oxygen levels each day and gave us all the encouragement we needed when we reached the steep Barranco Wall ascent. Cook Eric created unique and delicious meals for us every night; his soups provided us with the energy needed to continue trekking.
We heard about Aardvark Expeditions through our friends who had previously summited with them, and we can see why Aardvark Expeditions maintained a high degree of professionalism throughout the entire trek, from tents and pacing to safety. When all thirteen of us reached Uhuru Peak as a group, we felt a shared achievement with the entire crew. I can confidently recommend Aardvark Expeditions for anyone planning a Kilimanjaro climb.
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Email Sulagna Podder | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
I joined a team of 5 South Asian Climbers for the Marangu Route to climb Kilimanjaro and started our trek on November 24, 2025. This route has been referred to as the "Coca-Cola Route", but a strong and experienced climbing team is still required, and Aardvark Expeditions delivered on all counts.
Guide John was excellent. His confidence and calm demeanour allowed us to feel that the final summit push was manageable. Our Chef Abuu prepared delicious, hot meals every night in the various huts. It was truly a gift to have hot tea waiting for us at the end of each trekking day.
We found Aardvark Expeditions on the TripAdvisor platform. The reviews left by other customers indicated that Aardvark Expeditions was excellent in terms of speed of communication. It was true! Booking with Aardvark Expeditions was easy, as they usually replied to my email within minutes after I sent them an email. I wholeheartedly stand by Aardvark Expeditions as the best choice for climbing Kilimanjaro.
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Email Shraboni Paul | 20-35 years of age
Professional
Our group consisted of 14 climbers (some of us flew from the US) and others from India. We completed an 8-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route on November 15, 2025. The views were amazing, but the Aardvark Expeditions team was what made it so special.
Ewald, Gabriel, and Fred were our mountain guides from the Aardvark Expeditions and did a great job of mixing their professionalism with a personal touch while helping us get to the summit (Uhuru Peak 5,895masl). They made sure to pace us correctly, especially for the long acclimatisation days. Our two cooks, Paul and Ephraim, did an excellent job of giving us "home-cooked meals" on the cold nights at the Shira and Barafu Camps. I truly recommend Aardvark Expeditions for a memorable Kilimanjaro climbing experience.