"2021 Kili Summit"

I booked a trip with a friend to travel the Lemosho route up Kilimanjaro in the summer of 2021. From the moment we arrived, we were well taken care of. We were met at the airport with a shuttle to the hotel, which was clean, modern, and comfortable. The staff there was attendant and it was the perfect place to spend the night before and after the hike. We were met by our guide and someone from the office to go over our trip. Our guide, Tumaini, went over our supplies and told us what we still needed. While avid day hikers, neither one of us had done multi-day treks like this. They made sure we were well equipped for a successful hike. The next day we went on a short safari which was a nice way to adjust to the climate after a long journey from New York. The following day we began our journey up to the summit. We were well taken care of all along with the way with two guides, many porters and a chef. The tent was comfortable (although I recommend a thicker pad or even an air mattress, if possible), the dining tent a great bonus and the meals were delicious. The guides were encouraging without being overbearing and kept us informed of our progress each day and made sure we were well fed and hydrated as well as healthy- checking our vitals each evening. I highly recommend this company as they made the journey so much easier having thought of everything to make the trip as comfortable and doable as possible on our budget (low to middle tier by our estimate).

"Excellent Adventure!!"

From the time I got off the plane and walked out the airport, I was greeted by the driver , Jackson. He was polite, professional, and courteous. I was taken to the hotel where I had a nice dinner, shower , then went ti sleep in a very nice bed.
The guide and porters met me in the morning. and off we went up to the Umbwe gate. From there, Rayson was an excellent guide and was extremely helpful. He always checked on me showing me how to GO SLOW.. "Pole Pole" were his words..... Nimefika Uhuru!
A great experience to be sure.

"Climbing Kilimanjaro"

We were amazed by the service of Climbing Kilimanjaro.
Our experience was beyond our expectations.
Since day one Nikki always replied to all my emails asap and answered all my questions.
I changed several things and he never complained.
The whole crew was very polite and hard working. We really made a bond with all of them. Specially Rayson, he is a very well educated guide, he always gave the best advice, was always worried about us and always o top of the situation, leading the whole crew. We wouldn’t have made it without him. He was out guardian angel :)

I totally recommend their services.

Best regards

"It was once in a lifetime experience"

It was once in a lifetime experience - climbing Kilimanjaro.
My husband and I decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and we went with climbing Kilimanjaro.com after reading numerous positive reviews. So glad we did because from the first enquiry with Nikki to the last drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport the service was exceptional. Nikki answered all our questions and put our minds to rest with any doubts we had. Jackson was waiting for us at the airport when we landed. The following day Mannesah came to the hotel to debrief us. We met our guide Roger at the Machame gate and knew straight away that we were in good hands and there started our incredible trek of Mount Kilimanjaro. Roger, his assistant guide Fredi and his team which he called the dream team were incredible. Primi cooked a variety of incredible meals for us. Muhamedi served them with a big smile. Our tent was always made by Emmanuel before we got to the camp and the port a loo which was a god send was set up at lunch stops and night stops by Kijiko. The other porters - Faraji, Ramadhani, Prosper, Juma, Faraji and Abduli were amazing carrying our duffel bags and other supplies daily, nothing was too much trouble and always smiling and giving encouragement every step of the way. Roger and Fredi were phenomenal and played a huge role in our summit success.
Their dedication and attention to ensuring our welcome, safety, security and satisfaction for the whole week of our hike up Kilimanjaro, was second to none. They are a formidable team and we could not have achieved our goal nor had such a memorable experience if it had not been for all of them.
We would highly recommend Climbing Kilimanjaro to our friends who want to undertake this adventure! Thank you all for a wonderful experience.

"Me and 5 others climbed Kili in 6 days…"

Me and 5 others climbed Kili in 6 days (don't recommend as its extremely strenuous) and did a 3 day safari with Climbing Kilimanjaro., We had an exceptional time and I commend every person in your organization that we dealt with. First and most important, the planning, organization, and flexibility from the main office side was impeccable. We couldn’t have been happier with our experience with you. Manassah, our high level contact in Tanzania was such a nice guy, and made us feel very comfortable with the whole experience. The hotels were great and gave us a nice break. Our guides/porters and the whole team were awesome. They catered to all of our issues with a smile, and pushed us to accomplish the summit which we did….barely. Overall, it was a trip of a lifetime and very grateful that we used Climbing Kilimanjaro. 10 stars all day. If you are exploring other tour groups....I can't imagine them getting any better than this one.

"Climbing Kilimanjaro Dec 2019"

The service was excellent from the initial contact, online pre arangements, pick up at the airport up to the last moment. Be prepared for a long hike, the last day of the ascend using the Machame route is really exhausting and one needs a lot of mental power too. The staff is great though, they are helping throughout the trip, we would not make it without them and they want you to succeed!
100% for the agency and the guides, porters and the chef too!

"A lifetime experience"

From my initial contact with Nikki in the office to our climbing adventure, with Zara team, everything was great. Nikki in the office was always prompt in responding to my many emails, doubts and questions. The tips given particularly for the 8 weeks fitness program, gear and assurance were very important for our experience.
The hike was simply amazing besides the raining period we choose to go. Our guides Johny, Massa and James were very friendly, helpful and always pushing us to move forward (in safety!) in particularly during summit night to achieve our summit goal. All the logistic was perfect, porters and cooker were always taking care of everything to make our experience great besides the wet conditions on this raining period.
The food was always abundant and varied, and the tents and our private toilet were always in order.
We chose the standard package of the 7 days Machame route and everything fits my expectations. It is
The 7 days of hike were a tremendous experience and a daily enjoyment, but of course the summit night with all the adversities (cold, fatigue, lack of oxigene) and the arrival to the top of Africa was a lifetime unique moment, that couldn’t be possible without the support of the guides and the all team support.

"Not on my bucket list, but glad I did it"

From our initial contact with Adele to our send off certificate ceremony after the hike, everything was great. Adele was always prompt in responding to my many emails and questions. We were hesitant to book because they are not listed on Trip Advisor, but after checking with some of their references, we decided to book with them. Logistically, everything went great.

We booked the Deluxe package. Major differences included in the Deluxe Package are a nicer hotel in Arusha, private toilet and better meals. You definitely want a private toilet. The hotel is not a big deal. I don't know how the meals were better than the lower levels of hikes.

The driver was at the airport to pick us up and take us to the hotel. The hotel was fine. However, Arusha is far from the hike starting point. i would've preferred a hotel closer to the trail head. There is not much in Arusha to see or do. We stayed at the Rivertrees Lodge after the hike which was closer to the trail head. I'd recommend staying here instead.

The hike was great. There were only 2 of us, but we had 13 support staff. The porters were great. They had the camps set up by the time we got to the next site. Everything was in order.

The food was always abundant and varied. Charles, the main cook was very good. There was much more food than we could eat. Every breakfast included porridge. There was a variety of eggs, bacon, sausage, "pancakes" toast etc. Lunch & dinner always started with soup followed by a huge meal. Every meal was different with fresh meat vegetables and fruit. Only thing missing was dessert.

Our guide, John, was good. However, we felt he could've been more engaging. Assistant guide, Nelson, was very good. Salim, the "butler" always had a smile and was there to help.

It was the birthday for my partner while we were on the trip. I told Adele and she said that the crew would do something for that. When i mentioned this to John on the date, he did not know anything about it. Apparently there was a failure to communicate. John asked if he could do something the next day. The next day, the entire crew came into the dining tent singing and carrying a big decorated cake. They had called down to town and had a cake brought up to the camp!! This was quite a big surprise. They went out of their way to make the birthday special.

We both made it to the summit. Unfortunately it was during a snow storm. Hiking Kilimanjaro was not a dream for me, it was for my partner. However, I am glad for the experience.

"What an amazing experience on such a…"

What an amazing experience on such a beautiful mountain! It was my first time in an organised tour and at high altitude so I was a little nervous and didn’t know what to expect but the team made me feel at home and took care of everything! Myself and my teammate felt so spoilt. A massive, massive thank you to the porters, cooks and guides that made this trip memorable. You guys are incredible human beings! A special thanks to Roger and Freddy for looking after both of us as we both got sick on the mountain.

"Amazing trip"

Everything, and I do mean everything, was outstanding.



Who knew what good food could be had while summiting a mountain? Always delicious and a varied menu.



The porters are such hard workers. When I lost something between Baranco Camp and Karanga Camp one of the porters, Freddy, said he remembered seeing it. He and another porter, Jumo, went all the back to retrieve it for me. Truly above and beyond.



Roger and Freddy guided me to the top and then found someone to film while they sang me Happy Birthday.



Back at camp my entire support staff then sang me Happy Birthday and presented me with a cake for all of us to enjoy.



This is a trip I will never forget with wonderful memories to last a lifetime. If I know of anyone looking to climb Kilimanjaro I'll be singing to companies praises.

Thanks,
Steve