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Aquila Venture Tours and Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- KINAPA & TGT
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Oscar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Your Safari with Bakari, so recommended!
Bakari picked us up in the border with Kenya and the party started. He is super kind, very good person, his English was good enough, brought us super tasty food and took us to the best spots to see all kinds of wildlife. He was a big part of our dreamed trip.
The only thing that did not made the trip 100% perfect, was the management level. Not only that we had troubles during the safari payment, but also the boss seemed not much interested in our wellbeing, but only in money and in us writing this opinion. This is what mattered for him.
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Email Lev | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exhuberant, warm, and always looking to give us the best experience possible
Everything was great! All the details were taken care of for us, and we were given lots of freedom to choose what we wanted to prioritize. It's not always possible to see every animal, especially during low season, but Zuberi managed to get show us every single thing we asked for, and was delightful throughout. Especially considering how much more expensive other equivalent safaris are, I can't imagine getting more value for money.
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Email Claudia E. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional organisation with excellent driver
We booked a midprice safari end of December 2023: all was best, starting from the pick up at the airport, accommodation (lodge, tented camp, hotel) and for sure the safari itself. Our sympatic driver figured out as the best and motivatest animal spotter ever and could not stop searching until we saw even the last one of the African big five!
For sure, we will choose Bakari and his team for our next African Safari experience again!
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Email Mayank Upadhyay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Aquila Venture Tours Best Tour Operators
As an avid traveler and safari enthusiast, I've had the privilege of embarking on numerous wildlife adventures across Africa. Among the many tour operators I've encountered, Aquila Venture Tours Tanzania stands out as an exceptional provider of unforgettable safari experiences. Their passion for wildlife conservation, commitment to responsible tourism, and dedication to personalized service have made them my go-to choice for exploring the wonders of Tanzania.
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Email ROSELLA DILETTI | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply perfect
Guide and driver very professional and nice. To be recommended
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Email Tommy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AquilaVenture stand by and for you, to make your Safari an absolute success.
When we (2 persons) were looking for a reliable and professional Safari tour operator, Aquila Venture Tours and Safaris came out to be an operator with a very good scoring. It is also not a big company (4 cars) which ensures you have personal contact with the management of the tour operator. We arranged everything 2 months in advance, but this if of course subject to your own schedule, as they can be very flexible and think with you to find the best program. Bakari (management, there are 2 Bakari’s) was helping me out with the planning and the costs via Whatapp. This all went smooth and the communication was good. We payed a small amount in advance, as a deposit / for the lodges.
We first went to Zanzibar and told Bakari which flight we would be on and he confirmed everything was arranged. On the day of arrival, Bakari first came to the airport to welcome us and handle the last part of the payment. This all went very quick and good.
After this, Bakari (guide) came with the Safari car and showed us where we would spend a lot of time in the upcoming days. The car :’)
The Serengeti NP is not around the corner. A lot of the tour operators drive from Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport. Arusha is the fastest way, and so did we. The driving of Bakari was absolutely astonishing. He did so well, especially in the parks, with sometimes extreme rain and flooded, slippery roads, he managed to guide us safely through the park.
The lodges Embalakai and Farm of Dreams were both great. I can recommend them wholeheartedly. If you are in the park and have the chance to sleep in the Embalakai camp, I really advise to do so.
We have seen so many wildlife in just 3 days. The big 5 for sure, but also so much more. Bakari (guide) was so sharp and could see wildlife we did not see with our binoculars. He was just so trained, really impressive.
The lunches and the service was perfect. In the end, we were brought to a hotel in Arusha were we spend the night as our flight was leaving the following morning and Bakari (management) came to the hotel especially to hear from us our experience. Very impressive to see how far the company is going to make sure you had a wonderful time. They even brought us the following day to the airport which was so nice, good service.
They wash the car in between and ensure that after every safari, the car goes to a garage for inspection. Safety and Quality is standing very high for them.
So, the Serengeti NP, Ngorogoro and all that we did, together with Bakari / Aquila Venture Tours and Safari’s was really an amazing experience and I would recommend them to you all.
Bakari’s, thank you for making it a succes.
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Email Marco | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great attention to the customer and excellent value for money
As a group of 11 people we traveled through Tanzania from the Northern parks to Dar Es Salaam while crossing Mwanza, Tanganyika Lake (Mahale Mountain National Park) and then reaching the parks in the South (except Selous). A unique trip of 19 days.
Everything has been fine thanks to 2 drivers and the precious overall support of the travel agency. They have been always available when needed.
I highly recommend them, and we will take advantage of their service in the future.
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Email Marco Gotti e Patrizia Nobili | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience with aquilaventure
Our three week Safari through the Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Mahale, Katavi, Ruaha and Mikumi parks gave us fantastic emotions. The two drivers, Bakari and Simba, in addition to being kind, nice, polite and helpful, proved to be very skilled and tireless drivers, even on very demanding tracks and also exceptional in spotting and pointing out even the lesser known animals. The price was undoubtedly the most competitive on the market. If you want to go to Tanzania choose Aquilaventure.
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Email Nalin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An enjoyable experience thanks to a professional operator
I was in touch with Bakari for about a week before my 1-day private safari to Tanrangire, and throughout he was both prompt and professional in his communications. His itinerary was detailed and his details/quote very clear. Eventually, even though I made a last-minute decision to go on a safari, he was able to accommodate my request. Plus, Aquila's rates are most competitive - all great!
On the day, my guide was Laurian, who is knowledgeable, polite and professional. He is also a climbing guide, and understand the local culture deeply - so if you like to understand history and society of the region, he is a good guy to speak to. We were lucky to be able to see most big animals that day (lions, leopard, elephants, wildebeest, giraffe), which made the trip all the more worthwhile, and I thank Laurian for his good intuition and timing to know where to be at the right time. Overall, highly recommended for all the above reasons!
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Email Dennis | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Laurien was knowledgable, an excellent driver, easy to get along with, and flexible.
We went to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara on a five day tour. It was amazing and Laurien was unbelievable adept at spotting animals. We saw a wide variety of animals, including the big five (38-40 lions) and many birds. We looked at other tours and Aquila was the best deal for a private safari. Bakari worked with us to find the best match for our needs.