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:
- $2,943 to $10,389 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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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 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.
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 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.
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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 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 Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 7 day safari
We went on a 9 day safari with AAA Express in late May. This included a pickup day, 7 days of actual safari, and a final day where we were brought to the cultural & heritage centre and then dropped to the airport.
Overall the experience was amazing. We really loved this holiday. Our guide, Emile, was brilliant. He is a really nice friendly guy, with a vast amount of knowledge about the wildlife and the area itself. During the safari we saw the big 5 (even the rhinos!) Emile was very good at finding the animals and he could explain their habits and techniques to us really well also. We could tell that he really is passionate about the wildlife. The jeep was very comfortable and secure. The accommodation during the safari that we stayed in was fantastic - 3 nights of lodges and 3 nights of camping. Our cook, Mike, was also really pleasant to deal with; he prepared delicious food for us, and always had a smile for us.
But the best thing about this tour was obviously the wildlife, we were not expecting to see so many animals, so we really enjoyed ourselves. So many lions, elephants, giraffes, and thousands of wildebeest! Emile was very good to allow us as much time as we wanted watching the animals, and we never felt rushed by him.
My fiancée and I both agree that this was the best holiday we have ever had, and we hope to come back again - even if it takes us 20 years! AAA Express really made the entire trip a fantastic experience, and we would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a safari in Tanzania.
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Email Claudio | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stunning Safari with trustworthy staff
We went for a 3-day tour across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks in Tanzania, staying at Seronera and Panorama camping sites. Since we had time constraints we had to opt for a private tour with AAA Express Adventures. Jalala has been very helpful in accommodating our requests and needs. He arranged the tour, including pickup and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport. He was extremely responsive on emails and precise in terms of both tour schedule and payment details. Our driver, Emil (Emilio for Italians!) was extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable. He made sure we could always make the most of our time, showing us around and explaining everything. They also assigned to us a private chef who prepared breakfast, lunch pack and dinner every day. The meals were simple but tasty and we were absolutely pleased with the food. The tour itself is just stunning. The Panorama camp site is well equipped with electricity, bar, clean toilets and a spectacular view of Manyara lake. The Seronera pimbi campsite was very basic but offered a memorable experience, with the real taste of the Safari. Although the campsites were simple the staff made our stay very comfortable.
My wife and I would like to remark the trustability of Jalala. He made sure to meet us before departure to immediately refund us some money we paid at the entrance of the National Park, which was not included in the initial budget. We believe it's extremely rare to find such trustworthy people and we highly recommend AAA Express Adventures for safaris.
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Email Ahmed Nassrat | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Holiday
This is my second time using AAA Express Adventure and Jalal continues to do an amazing job at organizing a great trip. Everything was organized well and exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend using him for all of your East Africa trips.
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Email Morten | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilimanjaro (Lemosho Route) + 4 day safari (Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti)
We fully recommend booking through AAA Express. We chose to combine our trek to Kilimanjaro with a couple days safari, and Jalala provided the exact tour we wished for. The communication prior to our trip was fine and Jalala was quick to reply any questions we had.
Frank and Frank were our guides for the trek and they were both super friendly and very experienced guides. The tents were a bit old and should be replaced soon, but besides that the service(food etc.) was fine throughout the entire trek. The trek itself was fantastic, but much harder than any of us expected (despite that we are all in pretty good shape). Originally our plan was to do it in seven days, however, our guides decided to do it in six days as they thought we were a strong team. Looking back we should have insisted on doing the trek in seven days as it was originally the plan, because we found ourself too tired to enjoy the trek and the view at times. Overall the trek was amazing - and we all reached the top.
During the safari Stephen was our guide, and he also had en impressive knowledge about the animals, the history of the park and the Masai-people. We managed to see all the animals we wished to see, and Stephen was very dedicated in fulfilling our wishes and knew were to look for the various animals. During the safari we stayed in great lodges with excellent food and views. Especially the tent house camp in the middle of Serengeti was amazing. Should we go again, we would probably skip Lake Manyara and do an extra day in Serengeti.
Prior to, between and after our trips we stayed at the Planet Lodge in Arusha and Mc Ellys Hotel in Arusha. We recommend staying at Planet Lodge as they have a pool and garden, but both hotels were nice.
AAA Express is a small local company (situated in Arusha), which was important for us. It was a bit cheaper than some of the other companies we received offers from, but the standard was overall very good and we wouldn't hesitate to book another trip with AAA Express.