AAA Staff with clients at Mt Kilimanjaro Summit
AAA Express Adventure
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2000)
- Member Of:
- TATO & ATTO
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $2,927 to $10,329 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Tomas Cibulka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good safari experience
It was our first safari so it's hard to compare but I think everything was OK. Jalala (probably the owner) responded very fast to every question and offered a good price for us. Accommodation in Panorama Campsite was very good with beautiful view over Lake Manyara. The best part of our safari was the Ngorongoro Crater. I was amazed by the number of animals living there. Also Tarangire National Park surprised us pleasantly. We were satisfied with both, our guide and cook. The only drawback from my point of view was the deposit payment - international bank transfer, especially from my country, is really expensive, maybe it would be useful to find another way of payment such as credit card or PayPal. You can see short video of our safari trip on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j7crrOSBxus
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Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Old, smelly, robust and friendly
The company is a small company of about 10 people. The way to communicate and to pay for the safari was made with a start-up company feeling.
The car was extremely smelly and over 15 years old, but robust. Some other safari companies we saw had very clean and fresh cars with snacks etc but we also saw many of them on the side of the street as the cars did not resist the very very bumpy roads. Our car got a flat tire only once.
Our guide knew a lot about animals and was friendly and nice.
Some of the accommodations were really nice and some of them were really horrible.
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Email Are Bjørklund | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Compact safari with excellent service
We had a 4-day safari til Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We have had an superb experience with this company, all the way from our first inquiry, the booking, payment, how we were recieved, and the safari itself. The accommodation had a good standard, and the meals that were served was of a good standard and tastefull. Regarding the safari, the three areas mentioned above was all amazing in different ways. I have to mention our driver and guide, Gabriel, that have lots of knowledge about both animals and the nature. He made our trip unforgettable.The manager Jalala Ndossa has my contact information, if anyone needs further details. My best recommendation to AAA.
Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and cost-effective, with responsive service and a fantastic guide.
My partner and I booked an 11-day private safari tour including an Ol Doinyo Lengai trek, and we had a really wonderful time.
I particularly liked that we were able to customise our itinerary to include everything we wanted to see, and that management was very responsive before we arrived to answer our questions.
For the entire duration of the Safari, everything was well-organised and so ran smoothly. In addition to this, the safari vehicle was well-maintained and comfortable, all of the hotels/camps we stayed in were great, and the meals were generous. Our guide, Peter, was absolutely fantastic. We found Peter to be friendly, welcoming, and very professional. Peter was knowledgeable about the plants and animals we saw on safari, and was an excellent driver. I always felt confident that if anything unexpected came up, Peter would be able to sort it out without any fuss.
I particularly liked that a set of binoculars was provided, as well as portable wifi. We didn't use the wifi very much as we were focused on the animals and the different landscapes, but it was good to know it was there in case of emergencies!
As for the activities, I felt that we spent a good amount of time in each National Park, and the Ol Doinyo Lengai trek was really special. Our guide for the trek, Dennis, was also excellent.
We would recommend AAA Express Adventure for anyone looking to travel to Tanzania for a safari, and I have already recommended AAA Express Adventures to several of my friends.
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Email Hannes & Mareike | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari and excellent value for money
We did an 11-day private camping safari and it exceeded our expectations. Our itinerary included Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater, and two wonderful hikes at Kilimanjaro and Empakaai Crater.
The organization was excellent. Jalala always responded quickly, answered all our questions, and helped tailor the itinerary to our wishes, so we felt in good hands from the start.
Our driver-guide Peter was outstanding. He is a very experienced and careful driver who managed even difficult road conditions safely. He made sure we saw everything we hoped for and paid special attention to our interests in birds . Our cook also did a great job and prepared delicious meals. We especially appreciated the flexibility, like having breakfast out in the bush during game drives.
As this is a budget operator, the vehicle was not the newest, and there was usually no electricity in the car to charge phones. However, this was only a minor inconvenience.
Overall, this safari offers excellent value for money and delivers everything that really matters. We would definitely recommend AAA Express Adventure to anyone looking for an authentic and affordable safari experience.
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Email Martyna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience! Kilimanjaro+safari
My husband and I recently completed the Kilimanjaro+ safari combo trip, and it was absolutely incredible! Communication with the tour company was top-notch; they answered all my questions promptly and provided clear details about the itinerary and pricing.
The Kilimanjaro trek was challenging yet rewarding, with knowledgeable guides Joseph and Aziz who offered great insights into the mountain and its surroundings. Reaching the summit was hard but definitely an unforgettable experience worth every sarcifice! We felt very safe and very well taken care of.
The safari portion was equally impressive. Our guide Peter expertly navigated the landscapes, allowing us to see a variety of wildlife up close (highlighing here lion cubs!), all while sharing fascinating stories about each species. The logistics were flawless, and accommodations were comfortable, considering that we chose budget option and stayed in tents. Recommending to take min. 3-4 days of safari, as animals are free to roam, and at times harder to spot so everyday you can experience different animal/different circumstances (e.g. lion hunting spotted only on day 5).
Last, but the not the least to mention fantastic food prepared by chef Sanga, who accompanied us for both parts. No upset stomach, only delicious dishes, which were prepared fresh and catered to the activity, but always includes hefty portions of meat, vegetables and fruits. You can however adapt the food to your dietary requirements.
In summary this trip offers outstanding value for money, and everything ran smoothly without a hitch. Worth to mention that we extended our trip by one day last minute, which the company accomodate to our needs. If you’re seeking an unforgettable adventure, I highly recommend the Kilimanjaro+ safari combo trip!
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Email Jaroslav | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful three days in the parks, everything according to the agreement and plan.
We also used the AAA Express service during our second visit to Tanzania. In 2017, together with our guide Joseph, we conquered both Kili and Meru. This year it was all about having fun on Safari. our driver Peter was great and we really enjoyed Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro parks. Safari is always about luck, weather and driver skill. It was the second experience with Ngorongoro and Manyara parks and we could compare. In Ngorongoro in particular, we were very lucky and the number of animals was almost double the previous visit. Unfortunately, it was the other way around in Manyara. I wish all travelers to be a "happy group" as the guides call those who see most of the big five and many other animals. We also enjoyed the accommodation at Eilennss Tree Inn, which Mr. Jalala recommended to us, the hotel was very nice and the food was good.
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Email Andrei | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience for Safari, Meru and Kilimanjaro
We had a 15-day itinerary organized very well by Mr. Jalala, who was very kind to greet us at our hotel in Arusha, the day of arrival.
We started with a 3-day Safari trip in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Plenty of animals to see with the help of Gabriel, our guide, who was very kind and helpful. The accommodation for the 2 nights at Farm of Deams Lodge in Karatu, was also excellent.
We chose a 4-day climb to Mt. Meru followed by a 7-day Machame route for Kilimanjaro.
Joseph, together with the entire team, did a very good job in taking us to achieve our goal.
Good communication, flexibility to our needs, great food on the mountain, we can only thank the whole team for a great experience.
I cannot recommend AAA Express Adventure highly enough for future trips in Tanzania!
Email Richard Sibbick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Totally amazing life changing experience in Tanzania National Parks.
From the moment we arrived in Tanzania we were looked after by the most wonderful, kind, friendly people. The organization skills of Jalala gave us a hand-picked tour just for us. Our hotel was all we needed, clean, comfortable and friendly. Our campsites went from basic to the most luxurious campsite we have ever been to. Our entire safari experience from a day trip to 10 days on the road were just amazing. Everyone was friendly, informative, and just superb. We took all the advice from the tour guides and trust us the advice was perfect for our expectations. We met so many wonderful people and saw more amazing things then we ever imagined, nothing was too much bother.
Thank you to all of our guides, Michael and our safari guide in Arusha National Park (walking with giraffes).
Thank you to Leiyo our wonderful Maasi guide who gave us a wonderful experience.
Special thanks go to Emily and Senga with whom we spent 10 fantastic days on the road with us. Every day having wonderful meals cooked by Senga and served with a smile and much laughter. I don’t know how he managed to cook up such amazing meals as we travelled. Special thanks go to Emily our tour guide who was just amazing and without whom we never would have seen such amazing things and laughed so much, there just aren’t enough words to describe this truly amazing and incredible trip.
We will never forget this trip to Tanzania, we met as strangers and parted as friends.
We highly recommend your company to everyone and thank you all so much once again.
Ted and Helen
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Email Cornelia Rhomberg | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went simply excellent from start to finish
I was thrilled from the start with the pleasant communication and flexibility in planning the trip. We could bring in our ideas for the trip and Jalala then implemented them for us (especially the Kolo Paintings in Kondoa!! quite extraordinary!!). Peter was a wonderful guide, he was very experienced and knew exactly when, where and which animals were best to see and always impressed us with his friendly manner and sense of good humour. We enjoyed the trip with AAA Express Adventure from beginning to end, every moment was a beautiful experience in this beautiful country with its open-hearted people!!