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 Hema | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro and Safari
We came to know about Aardvark Expeditions and Philemon Joel through one of my friend who had already climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with this Tour Company which is based in Arusha, Tanzania.
It was our first trip to Africa and I was extremely apprehensive initially. Philemon Joel was very friendly and meticulous that gave me confidence. We told him all the activities we wanted to do and the number of days we could spare. He came up with a thorough itinerary that covered everything from the moment we land at the airport, the local transits and lodging for our 6 days hike to Mt Kili (Machame Route) and 5 days Luxury Safari (Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Tarangire National Park).
It is important to take a good company for the hike and Wildlife Safari. Aardvark Expeditions' porters, the drivers, the guides were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. On the hike the guide monitored us daily for any signs of altitude sickness and made sure that we had acclimatized well. We had an absolutely fantastic time climbing Kili and were thrilled to reach the top after a very long and hard climb on the final ascent morning. we were so well looked after, fed and never had any worries at all throughout the 6 days. In particular would like to reiterate how great our guide Merinyo Lucas was. We know we would not have made it to the top without his guidance and support. The food and service was excellent. Philemon took care that all of our dietary needs (vegetarian). I could not believe that I was enjoying a sumptuous meal at more than 10000 ft. It kept me motivated and energized.
Philemon Joel is very dedicated to his business, in the matters of customer satisfaction, right from the beginning , I could communicate and he understood and fulfilled every single request of mine. Hiking Mt Kilimanjaro and Safari had been a dream of mine and my sincere thanks to Philemon to have given me the most amazing trip!!
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Email Luke K | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
This was my first time ever going on a Safari so I didn't know what to expect. Everything about the experience was great and easy. First, they picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel. Second, everyone at Aardvark was very helpful and make sure we were enjoying our time. The driver's were very knowledgeable and knew how to handle the dirt roads. The meals were delicious and had much variety, who knew cooking at campsites could be so good?
Let's not forget they made sure we saw the Big Five animals (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino)!
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Email Tom K | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoyable and fun
It is hard to compare Aardvark Expeditions services to others since this is the only trip like this I have taken. My trip to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro was the budget (camping) trip. Next time I may pick the stepped up tour since I am 60 years old. I have to say the trip went as scheduled. The food was not only good but remarkable. Drivers / tour guides very knowlegable and friendly and a pleasure to to travel with. I would highly recommend them.
Highly Recommend for Safari
A group of 7 of us from the United States participated in the 5 day/4 night camping safari in July 2015. The highlight of the trip was seeing the big 5! The guides and cook were also excellent and very knowledgeable. Aardvark did an amazing job coordinating everything beforehand and actively communicating and answering our numerous questions before arriving. I would highly recommend Aardvark Expeditions for any of your Tanzania travel needs!
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Email Erik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Aardvark expedition- best tour operator in Tanzania
We had the pleasure to go on a 4-days safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro national parks with Aardvark Expeditions. I can really recommend the company, and. Mr. Philemon, that runs the company, really offers what he promises and can design the trip after your preferences.
We had a experienced guide that took us around, and we were very happy with the accommodation, services and food that was offered.
In Serengeti, we stayed at a luxury tented camp, Katikati tented camp, which was really comfortable with good beds etc. at the same time as we were in the middle of the park and zebras walked outside the tent when went out in the morning. The staff were very service-minded and the food really good, the breakfast buffet excellent. In Ngorongoro we stayed at a lodge with great view over the crater, and the trip down into the crater is something of the most beautiful I've ever seen!
Philemon also offered airport transfer and hotel in Arusha for the first and last night, which was very convenient.
I would definitely go with Aardvark expeditions again if doing another trip in Tanzania!
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Email Tim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great company, alot of sweat, alot of fun :-)
Half family hiking with Aardvark Expeditions to Mt. Meru - great hike - great guide - cool porters - excellent cook - all in all a super experience with a super company
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Email Katharina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great hike to Mt. Meru, Tanzania
my mom, one of my brothers and I went to Mt. Meru with Aardvark Expeditions and had a great time. It was sometimes a tough hiking but beeing at the top with our guide Conrad was so great that all the suffering was worth it :-). Great food and cool porters.... next time we make the Kili tour - with Aardvark Expeditions :-)
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Email Katrin Groshaupt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great company, great guides, excellent organisation!
Aardvark Expeditions is a great company, Philemon organizes everything excellent. Even if you do changes, he stays very patient. We went to Mt. Meru with Aardvark Expeditions and had great fun, a good guide, excellent food from our cook and great porters, everything was well organized. Thank you! we would alway recommend the company :-)
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Email Dieter Schmitt | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustable company with good value for money and personal service
We booked our safari (5 days 4 nights - Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) and our Mt Meru trekking with Aardvark. From booking untill now, owner Philemon Joel has taken care of our trip with great care and personal interest, providing excellent service (even in difficult circumstances).
The safari was a budget safari, having arrangements at public campsites. Cooking was excellent (better than most hotel/lodges) and guiding was good. We saw all of the big 5!! Material provided (tents and matras were of good quality ensuring good night rest). Washrooms of the public sites could be better but that s beyond Aardvark control.
Mount Meru climbing started perfectly, with good English speaking guide and excellent cooking at first night but we had to stop our trekking unfortunately due to forest fire blocking the track. Aardvark took the right decision by ensuring our safety and going down again. Philemon immediatly looked for an alternative stay when the lodge we were before was fully booked, which was a great help and much appreciated. He also refunded the costs for the days we didn t have!
Overall we are extremely happy with the service profided and can recommend Aardvark as a trusthworthy and good partner!
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Email Sandy Bain | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari Experience with Aardvark Expeditions
We did a 5 day (6 night) safari with Aardvark Expeditions. It was an awesome experience. Philmon made sure that everything was handled ahead of time, so that there weren't any surprises and we got exactly what we wanted. We saw the Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Parks and they were amazing. Our Tour Guide, Amani, did a great job driving us around and answering all the questions we had. He was also really good at finding the animals. Our locations were great (we did the luxury tents) and the food was wonderful. I would highly recommend Aardvark Expeditions to anyone going to Tanzania, they do a great job!