Had an incredible experience with our guide donatus he didn’t stop until we had seen every animal possible even got to see a leopard with a fresh kill in a... read more tree also found Philemon great to deal with and he even met with us when we arrived to make sure we were ok and met us at the airport when we were leaving to make sure we had a good time which was a really nice touch I wouldn’t use anyone else in the future.

Great Safari with experienced guide - After Kenia and Namibia this was our third safari which we did as a family. Luckily, we got a very experienced and sympathetic guide (Donatus) who made this journey unforgettable... read more for us. Philemon was flexible enough to adjust the safari based on our needs and wishes and helped us work out a wonderful 10-days route throughout the Northern part of Tanzania. I would recommend this company to anyone w anting to see as much of the country, it's people and animals as possible. All our accomodations worked out according to our prior plan and we're wonderful. Thanks a lot to Donatus, who spent these 10 days with us and let us make these safari so memorable to us! And thanks to Philemon for staying flexible and meeting our needs.

Best trip of our lives! - We cannot show our appreciation enough to Philemon, our driver Bonny, and Aardvark Expeditions for our amazing time in Tanzania. The memories we created together and the sights that we... read more saw in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater are something that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. The itinerary set forth by Aardvark expeditions was perfect. The communication with Philemon was great and he was able to answer all of questions and address our concerns. We can’t think of a single thing that we could improve with our itinerary. Our first time to Africa was made perfect by Philemon, Bonny and Aardvark Expeditions. We would 100% recommend Aardvark Expeditions if you want to explore the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater.

Dream come true - 4 days safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngongoro Crater on our 20th year marriage anniversary. We opted for a private tour, and it was the best choice with plenty... read more room in the vehicle and only managing our time. Moison our guide was excellent, and everything went according to plan. We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 in one morning. The highlights were the cheetah, watching the sundown and sunrise in the Serengeti, the three lionesses with four calves right on the morning after we slept in Mawte Lodge, stopping the car, turning off the engine and just feel the vastness and lastly the sheer amount of life in the Ngonrogoro Crater. Thank you for Philemon for the organization and helping us out with our luggage setback. Only regret not opting for more safari days!

Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip - We booked the one day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater and the one day hike up Mount Kilimanjaro. The driver and guide were both excellent and the owner, Mr... read more Philemon, was extremely helpful and also scheduled our airport transfers. Thank you for a great experience during our trip to Arusha.

Spectacular Safari Tour - 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... read more 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.

The staff was incredible - friendly, knowledgeable and very responsive to you requests. Philemon Joel was great to work with and planned the trips based on our requests.
... read more /> Our guide was Donatus Ngowi and he was terrific. If you can go on a private tour without strangers that is the best was to see beautiful and wonderful Africa.

The accommodations used by Aardvark Expeditions were top notch with great food.

Fantastic safari - We are a couple from Italy and can highly recommend the Arusha based company Advaark Ltd. and the manager Philemon. We did a wonderful one week safari in the... read more Serengeti and Tarangire national park, manyara lake, Ngorongoro crater etc.
He organized the entire trip in every detail following exactly our needs and wishes. Especially we can recommend the guide and driver Donatus. He was a really special guy and we became friends after very short time. Not only his notions about the regions and nature where exceptional, he never hesitated to realize all our special wishes and to give us every thinkable help and information . He did everything possible to drive us so close as possible to all interesting sites and animals, his unbelieavable good eyes allowed him to discover even little animals from such al long distance we could not even imagine before that it would be possible. At the end everything was perfect and an unforgettable life experience.
Thank you so much
Herta and Claudio

You might not find a safer or more beautiful place to travel! - Hands-down, this was the trip of a lifetime. Aardvark Exp. was exceptionally responsive, trustworthy and informative. All of our pre-travel questions were answered promptly, and we had no worries that... read more the Aardvark team would be at the airport waiting for us. The drivers were very professional, very safe on the road and extremely informative. Everyone we encountered spoke English and greeted us with a smile. Philemon took care of everything for our family (3 children ages 11 to 6) from hotel accommodations to boxed lunches (SO GOOD!) to transportation to and from the airport. The lodges/tents that we stayed in were some of the nicest places I've ever been in my life! Amazingly beautiful, hot showers, bottled water, pool, air conditioning, bug spray if needed, and the staff! Oh my the staff were fantastic everywhere we went, big smiles, songs, helping hands and very friendly. We always felt safe and never worried about our belongings being stolen or lost (except for a rogue baboon or two). Aardvark Expeditions is highly recommended for all of your travel needs in Tanzania! You will not be disappointed.

Family of 17 (76-4 years old) enjoy the holiday of a life time thanks to Aardvark Expeditions. - EASY! Being together with our three children and 15 grandchildren for the adventure of a lifetime! Seeing another part of God's world in a safe multigenerational environment. ... read more We had 3 safari outfitted Land cruisers operated by 3 extremely competent and courteous guides.

Family Safari with Aardvark Expedition - Oh my goodness!
From the booking date of this safari, prompt responses to multiple questions, pick up at JRO airport, 7 days packed with the most spectacular animals, birds,... read more trees, and scenic drives through markets and countryside, Aardvark Expeditions and Philemon gave their best for our family gathering of 17.
Philemon addressed the diet restrictions of a grandchild with celiac.
Our 3 drivers, Uriel, Bryson, and Moses were absolutely the BEST and well trained in knowledge of the animals and terrain. They made sure the 9 children, ages 4-16, and adults had all the time needed to observe and photo shoot action packed days filled with elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, rhino’s, hippos, baboons, Cape buffalo, Dic dik’s, many birds of all kinds, ostrich’s, lilac breasted rollers and secretary birds!
The night lodges were located in scenic countryside and were upper level comfortable. The chefs provided Many food selections for all ages.
Our family has forever happy experiences of this safari with Aardvark Expeditions. Philemon was a pleasure to work with.

The Best Tour Company in Tanzania! - I can unequivocally say that Aardvark Expeditions is the BEST Safari option money can buy! We just finished a 7 day safari with a group of 17 family members!... read more The trip was absolutely amazing from the pick-up at the airport to the final dropoff! The guides (Moses, Uriel, Brayson) were fantastic guides. They were super friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Their knowledge extended much beyond the wildlife and included geology, history and politics. All three of them spoke fantastic English. They were SUPER patient with our group of 17 which included 9 kids! I am convinced these guys are some of the safest drivers in Tanzania! Many of the other tour companies had drivers that were clearly driving way too fast and out of control. We saw the ENTIRE big 5 including multiple leopards, hunting cheetahs, and even 4 Black Rhinos! Before I booked with Philemon , I researched many tour companies and got quotes from at least 5 different companies. The price was unbeatable compared to the US and European based travel agents that apparently DOUBLE the price of the tour for their commission. The booking process was super easy! The lodges we stayed at were top tier lodges with unbelievable service, food, professionalism and views! We stayed at Mawe Mawe, Embalakai, Rhino Lodge, And Marera Valley Lodge. I want to personally thank Philemon and the Aardvark team for the most fantastic family trip of a lifetime!