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AAA Express Adventure - 'explore East Africa' specialize in safe, quality and the extremely affordable safaris, Mountain trekking, and Cultural experiences. Discover the beauty and diversity of Tanzania-the land of Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Zanzibar including Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara Park, Ngorongoro Crater, World and National heritage sites, amazing wildlife, unspoilt beach
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Paolo D
Cape Town Central, South Africa11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We went on a budget (camping) 7-day safari tour to Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi.
It was a really unforgettable trip, with a great mixture of incredible landscapes, awe-inspiring animal sightings, and even a touch of culture shock with the Hadzebe bushmen around Lake Eyasi.
Mr Jalala is a trustworthy and meticulous organiser, he was very responsive and available to help, even to arrange extra transport and logistics that did not bring any money to him personally. He negotiated with us a very reasonable price and assigned us a nice team of driver (Peter) and cook (Mike). Both were fun, knowledgeable, and went out of their way to make our trip really enjoyable.
The accommodation was in basic but clean camps with helpful staff. The highlight was the camp at Lake Natron, I'll never forget the incredible view over the lake and the expanse plain at sunrise.
Highly recommended!
It was a really unforgettable trip, with a great mixture of incredible landscapes, awe-inspiring animal sightings, and even a touch of culture shock with the Hadzebe bushmen around Lake Eyasi.
Mr Jalala is a trustworthy and meticulous organiser, he was very responsive and available to help, even to arrange extra transport and logistics that did not bring any money to him personally. He negotiated with us a very reasonable price and assigned us a nice team of driver (Peter) and cook (Mike). Both were fun, knowledgeable, and went out of their way to make our trip really enjoyable.
The accommodation was in basic but clean camps with helpful staff. The highlight was the camp at Lake Natron, I'll never forget the incredible view over the lake and the expanse plain at sunrise.
Highly recommended!
Written January 5, 2020
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Paraty, RJ5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We booked a 7-day safari trip with AAA Express adventures. I have been in the Serengeti before but this time I got much more than a just safari experience. We got an amazing safari, geological, and a cultural experience. The driver and cook were very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable. We did lake Manyara, lake Natron, Serengeti and lake Eyasi. We ended off our journey with a rich cultural experience arranged by AAA Express Adventures. We visited the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, possibly the highlight of our trip.
The food prepared by the cook was delicious and of outstanding quality. I strongly recommend this company.
The food prepared by the cook was delicious and of outstanding quality. I strongly recommend this company.
Written January 5, 2020
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Himalaya
2 contributions
Sep 2022
We've just completed the 7-day Lemosho Mt Kilimanjaro trekking and 5-day Safari trip in Tanzania with AAA Express Adventure. It was an amazing and wonderful experience.
As to Mt Kili climbing, all of our six folks successfully summited the Uhuru peak. At very beginning none of us believed all of us could make it as we had somehow high altitude sickness during. Our mountain guides Joe and Elias better knew our capacities and well controlled our paces, pole pole, which eventually helped us get our goals of conquering the Uhuru summit made. we all did. unbelievable.
As to Safari, we went to Tarangire, NCA, Serengeti and saw all animals we had imaged at very beginning. our drivers, Luka and Ben, tried their best to find better spots for us. Also the surprise was we even saw the wildebeest great migration cross mara river as we were in a dry season.
We had two hiccups during our stay in Tanzania but got ironed out with AAA's help.
fully trust them and we are friends now.
Thank you Jalala/his crews making our Mt Kili trek and Safari extraordinary unique.
As to Mt Kili climbing, all of our six folks successfully summited the Uhuru peak. At very beginning none of us believed all of us could make it as we had somehow high altitude sickness during. Our mountain guides Joe and Elias better knew our capacities and well controlled our paces, pole pole, which eventually helped us get our goals of conquering the Uhuru summit made. we all did. unbelievable.
As to Safari, we went to Tarangire, NCA, Serengeti and saw all animals we had imaged at very beginning. our drivers, Luka and Ben, tried their best to find better spots for us. Also the surprise was we even saw the wildebeest great migration cross mara river as we were in a dry season.
We had two hiccups during our stay in Tanzania but got ironed out with AAA's help.
fully trust them and we are friends now.
Thank you Jalala/his crews making our Mt Kili trek and Safari extraordinary unique.
Written September 30, 2022
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Thanks a lot for trust us, also thanks for your recommendations.
Written July 4, 2023
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Dave
Aarhus, Denmark65 contributions
Sep 2019
We went on a 10 days Safari with AAA in the end on September 2019, Tanzania. We are ardent wildlife lovers and had pretty high expectation from AAA considering the earlier reviews. However, I must admit that the experience was pretty average.
We were not happy with the guide, his interest level, sense of positioning of vehicle for photography, time management (or wasting if I may say so). Vehicle was OK.
Stay at Maniyara was OK, Natron was horroble, North Serengeti, Central Serengeti was great and Ngoronogo was nice.
Over all - I would say the trip could have been much more satisfying & fulfilling. In Serengeti all the vehicles communicate over radio and once something interesting is spotted all vehicle comes to know - so don't worry, you will have a lot of sightings for sure.
We were not happy with the guide, his interest level, sense of positioning of vehicle for photography, time management (or wasting if I may say so). Vehicle was OK.
Stay at Maniyara was OK, Natron was horroble, North Serengeti, Central Serengeti was great and Ngoronogo was nice.
Over all - I would say the trip could have been much more satisfying & fulfilling. In Serengeti all the vehicles communicate over radio and once something interesting is spotted all vehicle comes to know - so don't worry, you will have a lot of sightings for sure.
Written March 1, 2020
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Tommaso D
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Absolutely amazing safari experience: memories for a lifetime.
Peter, our guide, has been extremely nice and helpful from start to finish. Our chef has been amazing all the way: traditional Tanzanian food in abundance.
We chose the budget camping solution: it was fairly cheap and campings were great!
The vehicle was pretty old and not very confortable on bumpy roads. Arusha Inn, where we spent the first night, wasnt that good.
But, overall, i would definitly suggest the experience!
Peter, our guide, has been extremely nice and helpful from start to finish. Our chef has been amazing all the way: traditional Tanzanian food in abundance.
We chose the budget camping solution: it was fairly cheap and campings were great!
The vehicle was pretty old and not very confortable on bumpy roads. Arusha Inn, where we spent the first night, wasnt that good.
But, overall, i would definitly suggest the experience!
Written July 4, 2022
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we very appreciates for your recommendation and reviews, thanks a lot for trust, welcome back again
Written July 4, 2023
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Shuang S
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Solo
I contacted more than 10 travel agencies before I came to Tanzania and AAA was the most patient one and replied the fastest. My trip was well planned and the price was also reasonable.
Kilimanjaro trip: amazing experience! The guides were super nice and helpful! I am not good at hiking and I almost gave up on the summit day, but the guide kept encouraging me and I made it to the top at the end!
Safari: 4 days in the national park and everything was perfect! The guide was very nice and professional. I chose mid-range hotels and all three hotels were very comfortable and beautiful!
I will contact AAA again if I travel to Tanzania in the future.
中国的朋友们，这家真的很不错，价格便宜，老板人很好，可以来！
Kilimanjaro trip: amazing experience! The guides were super nice and helpful! I am not good at hiking and I almost gave up on the summit day, but the guide kept encouraging me and I made it to the top at the end!
Safari: 4 days in the national park and everything was perfect! The guide was very nice and professional. I chose mid-range hotels and all three hotels were very comfortable and beautiful!
I will contact AAA again if I travel to Tanzania in the future.
中国的朋友们，这家真的很不错，价格便宜，老板人很好，可以来！
Written August 23, 2024
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Ludo
11 contributions
Sep 2020
We did a very good safary with AAA Express Adventure. We came in September 2020 and it was very safe with covid. There is a small number of tourists right now and you feel alone in the parks, it's very nice to see the animals.
We see a lot of animals and the wildebeest migration in north Serengeti, a wonderful expercience.
Our guide knew very well all the animals and the parks, we learnt a lot about wildlife.
The food was very very good at each meal !
The camping allows you to be close to the center of the parks and close to the wildlife. You can hear the cry of the animals during the night.
So I can just advice to you to come in Tanzania right now, it's a very good moment to discover all the parks without too many tourists.
We see a lot of animals and the wildebeest migration in north Serengeti, a wonderful expercience.
Our guide knew very well all the animals and the parks, we learnt a lot about wildlife.
The food was very very good at each meal !
The camping allows you to be close to the center of the parks and close to the wildlife. You can hear the cry of the animals during the night.
So I can just advice to you to come in Tanzania right now, it's a very good moment to discover all the parks without too many tourists.
Written October 10, 2020
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Sarah M
5 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
I just finished the 5 day Ngorongoro crater walking safari which included a night drive and walk through the Manyara park. The guides, rangers, and Masai were incredible. It was only me which made me nervous at first but they were so welcoming and attentive, o felt at ease immediately . They answered all my annoying questions with expert knowledge. The food was delicious and plentiful (sometimes too much!).
They set up and took care of all the tents and equipment. I got to enjoy the 20-25 km hikes without any worry. The drive through the crater was Amazing. I was able to see the entire crater and experienced seeing more wildlife than I had hoped for. I swear it was like I asked for an animal and they knew were to go to find it. I realize I got extremely lucky, especially seeing a leopard. But I couldn’t have enjoyed myself as much without their great crew.
There are a ton of companies but I am so happy I found them. They put together a safari that incorporated culture ( I went to a real Masai village- not the touristy one), wildlife, and trekking. They even found a place to let me sample local banana beer!!!
Whether you are a traveler or a tourist, AAA will deliver a memorable trip. I cannot thank them enough
They set up and took care of all the tents and equipment. I got to enjoy the 20-25 km hikes without any worry. The drive through the crater was Amazing. I was able to see the entire crater and experienced seeing more wildlife than I had hoped for. I swear it was like I asked for an animal and they knew were to go to find it. I realize I got extremely lucky, especially seeing a leopard. But I couldn’t have enjoyed myself as much without their great crew.
There are a ton of companies but I am so happy I found them. They put together a safari that incorporated culture ( I went to a real Masai village- not the touristy one), wildlife, and trekking. They even found a place to let me sample local banana beer!!!
Whether you are a traveler or a tourist, AAA will deliver a memorable trip. I cannot thank them enough
Written September 23, 2021
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we are so happy for your recommendations and reviews , also thanks for trust us and booked game drives safari and trekking. Welcome back again
Written July 4, 2023
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Luis
Niamey, Niger3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We booked a five-day tour with AAA express adventures and we had the most incredible experience in all our lives. We went with Seleman to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Gorfan.
The safaris were really good and we became a lot of information from animals and general information from every places. The last day we went to visit the local tribes Datonga and Hazabe and it was amazing. Highly recommend guide and great company.
The safaris were really good and we became a lot of information from animals and general information from every places. The last day we went to visit the local tribes Datonga and Hazabe and it was amazing. Highly recommend guide and great company.
Written October 30, 2021
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still remember you my friend, thanks a lot for trust us and thanks for your recommendation and reviews
Written July 4, 2023
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Cyrill B
Thun, Switzerland15 contributions
Jul 2019
We did AAA express adventure's "12-Day Maasai Land Trekking Maasai Bushland and game reserved with Maasai Warriors and Game drive in Serengeti –Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara trip" with some extensions. The organisation with Mr Jalala went perfectly well. Payment through international bank transfer went through really smooth too.
Upon arrival we were picked-up at the airport which was quite convenient. The first hotel-night was mediocre with some holes in mosquito nets but was sufficient for sleeping. Especially as once the tour really started things got truly nice.
The first night we slept in the backyard of a village, in the even more remote areas we then simply camped somewhere in the middle of nowhere. We really liked that unique experience. The Maasai walking guide was special, and tried his very best to please us. Sometimes even a bit too much, we had to 'fight' to actually get to sleep in the middle of nowhere as it is less comfortable and he wanted us to be as comfortable as possible but the experience was well worth it.
Thanks to the heat, the walking was relatively tiresome despite the leisurely speed. But the feeling to be walking through the bushes was unique and we really enjoyed capturing the landscapes at walking speed.
The second part of our trip was a classical safari as one would imagine it. Our driver was awesome, we saw a lot of wildlife thanks to him. The cook too did his best to spoil us with both African and western meals. The car we had was definitely in a good shape compared to cars of other companies, even though the DCAC power converter broke at some point. (Bring enough camera batteries to be prepared for something like this!)
The camping material too was in a reasonable shape. We used liners in the supplied sleeping bags on the supplied mattresses and slept quite well. One could always bring their own sleeping bag + mattress to be sure of the material and hygiene when in doubt. The tents were solid, though not really waterproof anymore.
All in all we had a really great trip for a reasonable price (though expected tips are about 2x more than announced) and would definitely recommend. We will re-book through AAA Express Adventure for future trips to Tanzania.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions.
Upon arrival we were picked-up at the airport which was quite convenient. The first hotel-night was mediocre with some holes in mosquito nets but was sufficient for sleeping. Especially as once the tour really started things got truly nice.
The first night we slept in the backyard of a village, in the even more remote areas we then simply camped somewhere in the middle of nowhere. We really liked that unique experience. The Maasai walking guide was special, and tried his very best to please us. Sometimes even a bit too much, we had to 'fight' to actually get to sleep in the middle of nowhere as it is less comfortable and he wanted us to be as comfortable as possible but the experience was well worth it.
Thanks to the heat, the walking was relatively tiresome despite the leisurely speed. But the feeling to be walking through the bushes was unique and we really enjoyed capturing the landscapes at walking speed.
The second part of our trip was a classical safari as one would imagine it. Our driver was awesome, we saw a lot of wildlife thanks to him. The cook too did his best to spoil us with both African and western meals. The car we had was definitely in a good shape compared to cars of other companies, even though the DCAC power converter broke at some point. (Bring enough camera batteries to be prepared for something like this!)
The camping material too was in a reasonable shape. We used liners in the supplied sleeping bags on the supplied mattresses and slept quite well. One could always bring their own sleeping bag + mattress to be sure of the material and hygiene when in doubt. The tents were solid, though not really waterproof anymore.
All in all we had a really great trip for a reasonable price (though expected tips are about 2x more than announced) and would definitely recommend. We will re-book through AAA Express Adventure for future trips to Tanzania.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions.
Written October 18, 2019
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Salve è possibile organizzare un Safari di circa 8 giorni direttamente lì in loco Nelli giorni che vanno dal 13 al 21 agosto?
Written February 11, 2019
Hi, If we're on all inclusive rate would the resort provide packed lunches when we go out sightseeing?
Written March 31, 2015
Yes, If you book all inclusive safari the resort will provide packed lunch ,when you go out sightseeing
Written October 6, 2015
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