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Kili Slope Tours and Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & ATA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $560 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Raffaella | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had a very good experience with Kilislope, with the help of Mr. David Maro we had our tailor-made safari, and our guide Bryson was a skilled and careful driver alongside to be an experienced knower of all the Safari routes. He always understood our preferencies and gave us an unforgettable experience thru Tarangire, Serengeti, Mara river and Ngorongoro. Highly recommended!
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Email Charis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome, Fantastic 9 Days Safari trip with Kili Slope!!
Awesome, Fantastic 9 Days Safari trip with Kili Slope!!
Review of 9 Days Safari To See Great Migration Crossing
Pending review
I had a wonderful experience with Kili Slope Tours and Safaris, and I can say without hesitation that it was an exceptional experience from start to finish.
From the initial planning stages, David was incredibly responsive and helpful. He listened closely to my interests and preferences and crafted an itinerary that perfectly suited my needs. The accommodations, transportation, and logistical arrangements were all seamless, allowing me to simply relax and enjoy the adventure.
Shout out to my guide, Stewart! He was professional, knowledgeable (with over 20 years of experience), and had an eagle eye for spotting animals. Stewart always knew where to look and was able to position the vehicle for the best viewing and photography opportunities. I was able to see all the Big 5 and The Great Migration.
His driving abilities were also top-notch. Navigating the rugged terrain of the Serengeti with ease, he managed the Jeep effortlessly.
Thank you to the driver who picked me up from and to the airport. He was friendly and made me feel safe as a solo female traveller.
Thank you, Stewart and David (and the team), for making my trip so wonderful. Overall, I would highly recommend Kili Slope to anyone looking for a great safari experience!
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Email ZMF | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fair to Average
I booked 8 months in advance (group join option) with stated goal to spend as much time as possible with the migration. The itinerary indicated 1 day in the Crater and 3 days in the Serengeti including one entire day with the migration (large wildebeest herd) and at the river looking for crossings.
Unfortunately this did not occur primarily due to the driver. Room/board was good and the first two days went according to schedule. I was put in a Avocet Tanzania Safaris group (the 6 passengers had each booked with several different agencies and mixed together --this is apparently common in Tanzania). We had a very good visit to Tangamire NP. One passenger left and a young boy who did not speak english joined us presumably as a cook. He and the driver were always speaking Swahili so we got minimal information. Loud ranger station static over the 2-way seemed always on and prevented music from being played.
On the 3rd day we found the large herd early in the morning , an incredible sight. But after 20 minutes, almost as if the job was completed, the driver took us across the Grumeti where we spent another hour then told us they are not crossing today so we crossed back and despite request to return, we never saw the herd again. The rest of the day was spent driving at high speed chasing ranger reports of cats which we had already seen quite a few of (but no chases/kills). At dinner I found out other vehicles had seen groups of wildebeast crossing the river. The fourth day was spent chasing more cats.
My second complaint is that each time I stood up to take a photo, the vehicle would take off fast knocking me down. It would be nice to get a warning like "leaving in 10 seconds". The fifth day was at the crater. We spent only 3 hours and I was told that the 4 other passengers were on a 5-day safari so he was taking them to the airport. I was left at campsite near Lake Manyara for 18 hours without a guide. On the sixth day I had my own guide for Lake Manyara NP and then to the airport.
Of course, I will return to see another migration but unsure if at Serengeti or Masai Mara.
Competent, Skilled and Knowledgable!
As an outdoor guide and educator myself, I had a unique appreciation for our head guide's (Suma) leadership style, safety prioritization, risk assessment and energetic presence. He always laid out all of our options, asked us for our opinions and input, and prioritized each client's personal and medical needs throughout the expedition. He was always kind, supportive, energetic and enthusiastic. SUCH a fun, incrediblly special, and (I found) an emotionally intimate experience. Would do again in a heartbeat and would most certainly request Suma and his team again. The food was incredible and they easily catored to my gluten-free diet.
Email JP | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing team to take us up Kili!
The team who took us up Mt Kilimajaro were so amazing and knowledgeable. We felt safe at all times with such an experienced head guide in Suma, and a great support team of assistant guides, chefs and porters.
Would recommend to anyone, but remember to go slow - Pole Pole!
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Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Why are you waiting- go on safari now it will be awesome!
Great group and totally recommend safariing with them!
First compliment to Kili, great on adaptability for clients!
My friend planned a five day safari- and with Kili Slope and it sounded so cool when he told me about it I asked if it was possible to join (this is about a month before the start date). And Kili got me added into the itinerary without issue- which also brought the cost down a little for my friend as now we were sharing lodging.
Also regarding adaptability- my friend really wanted our destinations to include Lake Manyara- but David altered this last minute to the nearby Tarangerie park because of flooding in Manyara that made it unfeasible. This was a great substitution, and over the course of the safari we saw plenty of lions in trees which was the major draw of Manyara anyways.
Also shout out to Eliya who does the airport transfers- great personality and like me loves to be early just in case! I once got stranded at Lima airport because the car from my lodging never showed up so I was pretty apprehensive about the airport transfers for this trip based on that experience- but there was no need for concern! Its easy to get ahold of David on whatsapp and confirm pickup times and Eliya was always there ready for me.
We saw lots of amazing animals animals, and our guide Bakari was very responsive to our interests (like highlighting any new large birds) and making sure I got to see the amazing little potato animals I adore, the Hyrax. We saw a lot of elephants and giraffes and lions, often very close. Never saw a leopard but I did see 4 mongoose so I’ll take that as a win. Also Bakari fixed a popped tire really fast and always got great strategic viewing angles even at crowded sites- 10/10 for our guide.
Overall this trip reminded me of a Viking Cruise I did with my family, the locations were amazing, and once you were with the group you didn’t have to worry about anything. Also the breakfasts and dinners were really good and mostly buffet style
which I always think is best to fully customize types and amounts of food.
Overall a trip with Kili Slope is an incredibly good value, I hope to talk friends and family into doing future
safari trips to Tanzania after this experience.
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Email Landon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating and excellent experience seeing calving season!
We had an amazing and unforgettable experience on our safari with Baccari as our guide! The experience is one we will remember forever! Seeing these animals in their natural habitat like this is so eye opening. We went during calving season and did a 5 day safari in February. We went to Tarangeri, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Ngorongoro crater. Seeing the great migration near Ndutu during calving season with all the wildebeest calves was a highlight! Because Baccari was a great guide we were able to see so many amazing animals like birds and lions and dik diks and rhinos. Baccari listened to what we wanted to see, and made sure to stop by and see the animals that interested us the most! The lodging was perfect and extremely nice at each location, with exceptional food. It was initially booked as a solo trip; but the company was accommodating and was able to allow me to add a friend to the itinerary with only 1 months notice. They were also accommodating about picking us up at the airport, as our arriving flights had to be different.
Only thing preventing it from being 5 stars is that there was some mistake regarding admission to the national parks and conservation areas, resulting in us waiting for extended periods of time at the park entrances. Also; they were a bit slow to respond to emails and answer questions when planning the safari, but I have heard that is typical for Tanzania!
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Email Harald | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and well organised company with family like climbing team
Kilimanjaro 6-day Lemosho climb was greatly organised! The contact with David from Kilislope went smooth and our guide Ismael, led us very professional to the summit. His team is like a well oiled family, of which all members want to provide an amazing experience and also look out for each other. It was very enjoyable to be part of this special family. Thanks!
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Email Olena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari tour with Kili Slope Tours and Safari was excellent
Our January 2024 Safari tour with the Kili Slope Tours and Safari was great!
Ziggy, our guide was very knowledgeable - he shared a ton of animal facts, knew where to look for the animals, and could even speak animal language - wildebeests seemed to respond to his calls :)
He also was a pleasure to talk to - great communication skills and sense of humor.
To top this all, he is a super driver - safe and reliable - a very important skill in the wilderness with lots of rain and no paved roads.
Halid, our cook is hands down the best cook ever - his meals were always fresh and very delicious. He was also happy to share his recipes and tricks with us.
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Email Arianna e Giacomo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just Amazing
When we arrive at the airport there was Ziggy, our guide, waiting for us. After a coffee stop to meet with David Maro and paid (with some difficulties due to our banks) we spend the night at the hotel. In the morning we started our tour in Tarangire, followed by Lake Manyara, three days in Serengeti and one last day in Ngorongoro. Each Lodge/Tented Camp were all up to standards, the food was great and the rooms were clean. Thanks to Ziggy we saw all the Big Five and spent a great week whit him. He was really knowled about all the wildlife and explained everything to us very well. We decided together how to proceed in the trip. Even Elia, that drove us to the airport, was amazing. We really recommend to book with this company, you will not be disappointed!
