7 Days Great Wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing

The Safari was excellent. We had a private tour with a very knowledgeable guide who knew where the big game were located and had extensive historical knowledge including information on flora and fauna and on the extent of Ngorongoro Crater and details about the crater and extensive tour of Tarangire National Park with great in-depth details about plants and animals. Our tour guides name was DONATUS NGOWI and he was a great personal guide with tons of information and a great sense of humor.

Was very nice and good! Had a great time and super good and nice people from Aardvark Expeditions Limited!

Our first trip to Tanzania. I really wanted to visit the safari, see the animals in their natural habitat, not in the zoo! The safari tour was booked at the last minute after receiving advance information from SafariBookings.com. Several companies responded quickly, one of them Aardvark Expeditions. Philemon Joel (Philemon) immediately contacted us via WatsApp, we discussed tour details and accommodation options. Philemon went to our meeting without taking a payment in advance, as there was no time to make a payment through the bank, nor was there any experience with such payments. Upon arrival in the city of Arusha, Philemon and driver Urio picked us up at the airport and took us to our hotel! By the way, Philemon arranged a transfer from the airport to the hotel and back absolutely free of charge. We spent the next three days in company with Urio, following our tour schedule. The first day at Tarangire National Park was striking with stunning views of the African savannah, with majestic baobabs. We watched herds of zebras and antelope Gnu walk to and from the watering hole in a measured manner, ignoring passing tourist cars. At noon, a group of elephants were observed hiding from the sun in the shade of trees. Another group of young elephants was searching for water along a dried-up riverbed. Baboons strolled along the road with their extended family, and surprised ostriches looked warily into our faces.) At noon Urio thoughtfully arranged for us to have lunch in the special area. We reinforced ourselves and continued to explore the grounds of this beautiful park. Urio told us about animals, their habits, embellishing his story with old legends. In the evening, we stayed overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn. On the second day, our journey was to Ngorongoro Crater. The territory of the crater is represented by the habitats of various animals. Here we were able to see a lion pride resting by the creek at noon. Very striking are hyenas and warblers, which in the wild look even more bizarre than on TV) The vast territory of the crater, through which thousands of different animals move throughout the day. It's breathtaking to see that. Unfortunately, our vehicle was not equipped with a walkie-talkie and we had to circle the vast area hoping to see the rhino and the giraffes. At the same time, some vehicles were equipped with walkie-talkies and were able to travel more quickly to the animals. At noon there was lunch again, and unfortunately it was no different from the previous day: sad dry chicken, fruit and dessert. It was very frustrating not to have a thermos with hot tea or coffee (The issue of nutrition is worth considering for the future, because all day on dry rations not everyone can stand. On the final day we visited Lake Manyara. Here we finally have the good fortune to see giraffes and huge herds of elephants walking to a watering hole. Surprisingly, this small park struck the most, as it was possible to observe animals in close proximity to the car. The roof of our car was leaning up and direct visual contact could be made with animals passing by. It was still the same sad lunch for lunch... Overall, the tour was very enjoyable, apart from a few remarks on the organization. Aardvark Expeditions has the potential for growth and quality improvement, but in a highly competitive environment the service and price provided look very attractive. Don't be afraid to go to Tanzania, friends! And we are already planning another trip at the end of the rainy season to visit Serengeti...)/ mr. Ivan & mama Ivan

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As a solo female traveler, I chose Aardvark Expeditions Ltd. because I wanted to book an extensive and safe, adventure filled trip to Tanzania. I, also, wanted to use a company that was locally owned by a Tanzanian, and not a US or UK based company, all for a reasonable price. Aardvark Expeditions exceeded my expectations on all fronts. From the first email, the owner of the company, Philemon Joel, responded to my every question promptly and respectfully. My entire trip was arranged for me starting with a hike to the summit of Kilimanjaro, then to a safari, then to a relaxing beach on Zanzibar. The price tag for all of this was much less than other companies I researched, sometimes by almost half. All in-country travel was included in the price, so I had no need to arrange for taxi service at airports. All meals while on the mountain and on the safari were, also, included. My hotel, Arusha Giraffe Lodge in Arusha was wonderful! Comfortable and cheap with a very attentive staff. I was picked up by my guide, Freddy, and the rest of my porter team to head to the mountain. My climb up Kilimanjaro was amazing. Freddy was extremely knowledgeable about the mountain and had been to the summit over 250 times. I was provided with fresh fruit and veggies daily, along with hot water for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate every morning and night, as well as daily water to wash. The meals were delicious, variable, and filling and the team was strong and kind. With the help of Freddy and Chobias, I was able to make it all the way to the top. My safari guide was, also, very knowledgeable about each eco-system at all of the parks we visited, including Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. The accommodations while on safari were fabulous and very comfortable and all the delicious meals included. I was able to view, close up, all the animals one would want to see while visiting this area of the world, including; elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebra, etc. Transportation to Zanzibar went with no problems, and I was picked up to spend 1 night in Stonetown at the Tembo House Hotel which was beautiful and right on the beach and had a historic walking tour arranged, and then transferred to the Z Hotel in Nungwi Beach for 3 days of rest and relaxation. Aardvark Expeditions kept me safe, kept me happy, and made it affordable for me to take the trip of a lifetime. Thanks Philemon for all your hard work arranging all of this for me. I will be back! Dottie

Really great and awesome experience!! With many safari companies, we were really apprehensive choosing one but Aardvark company really made our trip. They went over and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Philemon the manager and Orio our driver were superb in every way - picking us and dropping us off at the airports( we came through the two different airports) as promised. The lodges we stayed in were really nice. The lodge in Arusha simply spectacular - excellent food and service - at affordable price. Our driver Orio very well versed in the local history and of the parks. I can't say enough how much we enjoyed our trip and many thanks to Aardvark. The trip was very affordable (compared to others we saw online) and well worth every penny. We'll be back!! Chete.