50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent choice
Note: This review focuses on the company’s trip organization and planning, rather than the wildlife viewing itself.
> We spent a year planning this trip, and communication with our organizer was consistently responsive and helpful throughout the process. However, the execution during the trip creation and planning phase had notable gaps:
> * Software & Itinerary Discrepancies: The company relies on generic, out-of-the-box itinerary software that wasn't properly adapted to reflect our customized private tour. Important vehicle details were omitted—for instance, we were placed in a minivan instead of a 4x4 safari jeep for the first two days. This made game viewing in Arusha National Park considerably more difficult. Later, we learned about an emergency rescue directly from our driver-guide, which necessitated the change. We would have been much more understanding if that had been communicated upfront.
> * Another oversight was that we had asked for a bike tour on day two, and it was on the itinerary. There was no bike tour, and no comment from the operator about it.
> Overall: Despite these organization and communication misses, most of what was promised on the itinerary was ultimately delivered. The trip overall was an amazing experience, due to the two driver-guides Emmanuel and Elisha being a lot of fun, very authentic, and highly knowledgeable. Thank you E. & E. for your hard work!
AE
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We enjoyed it with Laurence. He done the best for us to see animals closer. 1 day to go and back.
The organisation was perfect.
We got all information before coming and keep contact during the safari.
We just regrette that it was more 2 days in parks and 1 day to go and back from the parks.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was a good tour operator with experience and courage
I really appreciated the services of African Overland because of Smart and experienced tour operators. Also, time management, valuing customers' needs, good communication with customers and good tour operation were among the qualities of African Overland, I observed during my tour.
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
excellent price-performance ratio
A fantastic tour, starting in Maun, with two nights in Moremi and two in Khwai. The campsites were excellently chosen. Our guide, Cane, was outstanding and did everything possible to make our game drives the best they could be. Unfortunately, the safari vehicle had an enclosed cab at the front, which made wildlife viewing, photography, and communicating with the guide more difficult. Next time, I would insist on booking a vehicle without an enclosed cab. The tents were very spacious, and the staff were warm and welcoming. The meals were simple and well-prepared.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Do not hesitate
Dennis from Zuri Africa handled everything; it’s great to just let yourself be guided and switch off. He was responsive to every one of our messages and questions. Our trip was based on "mid-range" accommodation, but I would say it was more like mid-range++.
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IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE, THANK YOU IKRAM AND JANWARY
We went on a 4-day tour as a couple. Our guide, Ikram—though young—was not only very kind and knowledgeable, but also spoke excellent Italian; he was cheerful and always had a smile on his face. We highly recommend him to Italian tourists! Furthermore, our driver, Janwary, demonstrated his extensive experience and professionalism, keeping a sharp eye on the terrain and always managing to find the perfect spot to observe and photograph the animals.
Highly recommended!!!!
Nadia and Fabrizio
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FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable! An experience to be lived intensely
We went on a magnificent 4-day safari with Aardvark Expeditions Limited from September 27 to 30, 2026.
Across the three parks we visited—Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro—we encountered fabulous landscapes and wildlife that left us absolutely amazed. Everything was perfect: from our exceptionally friendly and professional French-speaking driver-guide to the accommodations Aardvark booked for us within the parks, as well as the overall organization and logistics.
The only drawback to this wonderful adventure was the issue of excessive bank charges (300 USD) incurred during the wire transfer for our booking—a charge applied by the bank recommended by Aardvark. Unfortunately, there was no way to rectify this, neither through the bank nor through Aardvark Expeditions Limited... A real shame!
Nevertheless, we will cherish unforgettable memories of this safari, and we highly recommend entrusting the organization of your own safaris to this company (though do be cautious when it comes to international bank transfers).
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Really responsive and experienced guide but little times
Our guide Francis was extremely knowledgeable about the park and very skilled in identifying and accessing the locations to identify the animals that we really wanted to see. He knows most of the park rangers and other guides who give him a heads up on which animals are where. He was also a safe and responsable driver throughout the trip. The only down points were 1) the more than hour delay in picking us up at our hotel by Jungle Safari and putting us initially with a very irresponsible and dangerous driver by the name of Ben who was making constant phone calls and weaving in and out of heavy traffic in Nairobi and 2) the third day was not a full day at all and we had to leave our hotel at 7 am to return to briefly visit a masai village and then return to Nairobi.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Great Adventure
We had a fantastic time on our safari - we did 8 nights/9 days through Kenya & Tanzania.
Our guides were kind and knowledgeable, and the team at the Mama Savana office were very accommodating. They managed to last minute change our 2 nights in northern Serengeti to 2 nights in Central serengeti as our guide informed us that the animals had migrated further southward, and that extra full day there ended up being our favourite of the trip. The accommodation was fantastic and were all far beyond our expectations, and the food and packed lunches were delicious and plentiful! (We brought a big bag of snacks and never touched them).
We booked all of the extras available and the hot air balloon was incredible, would recommend! We also enjoyed the boat trip in Lake Nakuru.
We did have a few hiccups on some of the others- the 1hr night game drive near Masa Mara was very expensive for what we got and there were some organisation issues with the walking safari but the team did kindly offer a refund for this.
Overall we had a great time and definitely a trip of a lifetime.