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Kilimanjaro Brothers Climbing Adventure
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $170 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Des | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Service - Highly Recommend
I had an excellent experience climbing Machame route for 7 days in January 2015 with George and Kili Brothers. I contacted George and found him very helpful with everything and also very flexible as I was unsure of my climbing dates. He told me about his company and I was glad to read his excellent Tripadvisor reviews.
His price was very competitive; I found other companies more expensive who did not offer any additional services.
He helped me with renting gear for my climb, such as a Down Jacket, warm summit trousers and poles. I considered buying these before my trip but it is expensive gear. In the end I am glad I rented it as the quality was very good.
I liked the little things that Kili Brothers offered; they picked me up from the bus station in Moshi and brought me straight to my hotel (which was very comfortable). The bus stop in Moshi is a little crazy so you will be glad of this!
Also on the trip you are provided with a portable toilet so you don't have to use the toilet at the campsite. This is a luxury you will only realise when you are 4000m up on the mountain, trust me!
My guide was Andrew who I got on very well with. His English was perfect and, as I was the only climber in the group, we got on very well. He helped me in every way he could and made the trip very enjoyable.
All meals were excellent quality. The porters could not have been more helpful.
Only one thing to be aware of is the cost of tipping, especially if you are a solo climber like me. George gave me recommendations and I tried to match them as best I could, but tips are very expensive so make sure you include these in your budget.
I had trouble getting down from the mountain due to altitude sickness, where I had trouble walking down from the summit. Andrew my guide did a great job in assisting me to lower altitude and gave me oxygen to ensure I was ok. He did a brilliant job.
Overall my experience with George and Kili Brothers was 10 out of 10. You will be glad you booked with them.
Feel free to get in touch if you need any more details about Kili Brothers or about the climb.
Thank you George.
Amazing Experience
Kilimanjaro Brothers Climbing & Adventure is a first class operation. Although I did not summit (due to unrelated medical issues-my friend did summit), the experience was amazing. George Mtaki, the owner was extremely responsive to all of my questions leading up to the trip and coordination of travel. Our guides Priskuss and Ibrahim were awesome and provided great knowledge and assistance throughout the trip. The cook, waiter, and porters all do an amazing job. It truly is a group effort. The food was better than many restaurants I have eaten in and the equipment was in great condition. Even the hotel pre and post trip was very nice. I intend to climb Kilimanjaro again in the future and you can bet the first and last call I make will be to George and his team.
CA
Email Alain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Brothers - Top notch service!
I started researching for a supplier for my trip to Kilimanjaro a year ago.
When you do this kind of search you naturally turn to known grounds, someone close to you. So did I.
I went to a local provided who offered a good package, but I couldn't help thinking that there was a lot of the money I would spend that would end up in Montreal office with little left to the Tanzanian company that would ultimately provide the service, since Tanzanian government enforces regulation to hire local companies to go up the mountain.
So I started looking the Internet for a Tanzanian company. When I found Kilimanjaro Brothers, I realized that the reviews where very good, so I asked them to provide me with a proposal for going up the mountain.
The immidiate thing that struck me was George (the director) quick and attentionate response.
The prices provided where in line with the other local comapnies I asked so we quickly came up to an agreement. One of my comments was that I was travelling alone and wanted to be paired with other tourists, since I felt it would be more fun to share the experience with other folks who were sharing the same feeling of discovery.
This was last January. Since that time I had numerous exchanges with George, upgraded my trip with a Safari and all the questions I asked always received quick and detailed responses.
This made me feel confident from the start, since I had neve been to Africa, I didn't know what to expect and needed that kind of confidence level.
A week before I left for my trip, I got a note from George explaining that the group I was paired with (3 people) had an accident and where no longer coming. I felt my trip was starting on the wrong foot, however George kept looking for alternatives, proposing to do the hike as a solo traveler at the same cost (going along required many people and typically costs more) but I still was hoping to go with other tourists. Ultimately George offered me to join a group of 10 people starting a couple of days later which worked fine for me.
We started our ascent on the Sunday, full of hope and exited. One of the main thing I have to say about Kili Bros is the details are all taken care of. The food was excellent all of the 7 days, varying meals, some of the local cuisine, our chef delighted our mouths :) The guides where fanstastic, led by Emmanuel who provided good advice all the time, but all of the other 4 guides where excellent.
We were monitoring our vital signs every night, paying attention if some of us could need to take altitude desease medication.
Accomodations where just great, although this is camping, this is luxury camping. We had a diner tent where we would sit the 11 of us together for our meals. Our tent where very good quality and we slept well every single night (except the one before summit because no one sleeps that night, we are all too exited :)
We all made it to the summit, thanks to the team and I give special thanks to Julius who helped me personnaly as I finally got hit by the altitude sickness.
When all was finished, we came back to the Parkview Inn Lodge (very nice hotel) and George had a ceremony all setup to deliver our ceritificates for climbing Kilimanjaro, we also received a Masai toga and bed linings with our names on, very nice touch.
After the climb we had 2 days already scheduled of Safari which was another great experience, with excellent driver guide. George also booked us at the Bougain Villa lodge ( the websit does not provide a good idea of how nice this place is) which was amazing for me and my companions.
I liked everything so much that after this amazing 9 days I still had some time to spend and asked George to help me plan 2 more days of Safari instead of taking my business elsewhere.
George, you and your team did a great job, thanks for these memorable moments.
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Email Kim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 10 Day Migration Safari- Beyond expectations!
My husband and I did the 10 day safari with Kilimanjaro Brothers in July 2015 and could not have been more pleased with the level of organization and attention to details that went into our trip. George was very helpful in the planning process and answered all of my emails and questions regarding the trip. He gave us detailed information on each hotel, camp or lodge that we were staying in and I really felt comfortable with booking with a local company.
I cannot speak highly enough about our driver, Emmanuel. He was personal, organized, experienced and went above and beyond to help us get a true adventurous experience. This trip would not have been the same without him. On the safari, we visited Tarangire Park, Central and northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. The trip was well planned and gave us an opportunity to really see Tanzania and experience the culture and amazing wildlife. It is a lot of driving and the roads are a bit dusty and bumpy but this is just part of the experience. We were really lucky to be able to have witnessed the Migration of the wildebeest and get to see them cross the Mara River and the encounter they had with numerous crocodiles (it did not end well for some). This was a difficult drive to the north, given the road conditions, but well worth the drive since we got to see the great migration.
Overall, I highly recommend booking a safari with Kilimanjaro Brothers. The accommodations were great, the staff at each place was so helpful, the Land Cruiser with pop up roof was comfortable and our trip went exactly as planned. Thanks again to the staff or Kilimanjaro Brother’s and to Emmanuel for making this a trip of a lifetime!
20-35 years of age
7-Day Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climb
My friend and I had been talking about climbing Kilimanjaro for a couple of years and decided to do so this summer. We did a large amount of research about the climb and found Kilimanjaro Brothers to have excellent reviews. Therefore, we contacted them and, having just returned from successfully reaching Uhuru Peak with Kilimanjaro Brothers, we are more than pleased that we did so.
From the outset, the communications with George were clear, friendly and informative. Enquiries were answered quickly. We felt that we knew exactly what were getting. We felt that were getting the personal touch from the beginning and that lasted right the way through the trip.
We booked the 7-Day Machame Climb and we were well looked after. We were picked up at Kilimanjaro Airport by George in the early hours of the morning and taken to our hotel in Moshi (paid for as part of the package). The hotel was lovely - comfortable and clean. We had a briefing the day before the climb which prepared us for everything to come.
The climb was excellent. Our guides - Priscus and Saidi - were excellent, as was the group of porters that helped us make it up the mountain. The food was excellent and James made sure that we were well stocked with food and water every day. We could not have done it without them, but they made it an enjoyable experience and one that we will never forget.
After the climb, we were returned to the hotel where we were given a special presentation of our certificates and we were treated to non-alcoholic champagne and a series of gifts which was very kind of George and his team.
I believe that this personal touch that Kilimanjaro Brothers has is what sets it apart from other companies that we contacted. I hope that this company goes from strength to strength but does not lose this personal touch which made the entire experience one that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Thank you, George, Priscus, Saidi and the whole Kilimanjaro Brothers team!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect crew for an amazing honeymoon
We can't recommend Kilimanjaro Brothers enough. We had planned to have our honeymoon in Tanzania with a safari, climbing Kilimanjaro and ending in Zanzibar. Organizing our trip with George was efficient and simple. More than that, when we arrived at the airport, George was happily waiting for us with our safari guide and even a camera person to document our arrival. Everything was exactly as described. After the safari, we started the trek to Kilimanjaro. Our guides Peter and Priscus were so professional and unbelievably supportive and helpful. They were truly top-notch. I had hiked in Nepal before and was anticipating a similar trekking experience - but hands down, Kilimanjaro Brothers had such a professional and caring air to them - truly exceptional. After the trek, which was fantastic (food, tents, staff and all) - when we were dropped at the hotel, we didn't realize that George and his crew had set up a little party for us. Even giving us embroidered sheets with our names on them - wanting our experience to be special because it was our honeymoon. It truly felt like a small African wedding.
We really appreciated the Kilimanjaro Brothers because it is a small, local company - and you can feel how much they care about making your experience worthwhile and special. We are happy to call George, Peter, Priscus and our whole crew friends. Thanks for an incredible time.
LK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari experience, enjoyed it!
From preparations to getting camps and lodges booked to organizing on arrival visa authorization George was very professional and prompt. We were met by his team at the Kilimanjaro airport and everything went like clockwork after that. We had a 10 day safari and our guide Chadiel was excellent and knowledgeable. It was dusty and tough but an adventure fully worth it. We will definitely return to Tanzania and use KB again
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, unforgetable, beautifull safari !
Increadible SAFARI with ALFA! Alfa was a great driver&guide, giving lots of information about masay culture, animals behaviour, and smiling all the time. The acoomodation we have was very unusuall, with great food and beautifull view :) we definitely recommend safari with Kili brothers!
There's no better outfit than Kilimanjaro Brothers
If you're considering a Kilimanjaro climbing adventure, I recently completed a 7-day Machame climb with two friends, and we couldn't have asked for a better outfit than Kili Brothers to help provide us with an experience that we'll remember positively for the rest of our lives. Whether it was George Mtaki's pre-trip communication and advice, the airport pick-up, our hotel stay, or the actual climb to the summit and subsequent descent, George and his staff helped everything go smoothly. Our guide, assistant guide, cook, and all the porters who were part of our adventure were not only top notch professionals but were incredibly caring and generous people. We did find certain aspects of the climb quite challenging, but every staff member was always willing to help in their own way, by being patient and allowing us to rest, temporarily lightening the load of our daypacks, helping us to stay hydrated, providing food or drink to help settle our stomachs, and in countless other ways to help us realize our dream. We were happy to provide the crew members with generous but well-deserved tips and to part with sleeping bags, hiking shoes and several other items that we knew they'd put to good use, but we still felt we received so much more than we gave. Since getting back to the US, I've thought a lot about the climb and the special relationship we developed with George and his team. I truly believe that Kili Brothers is the best and will do everything possible to help provide a positive climbing experience and make your trip a success.
IE
Email Evan Cleary | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip and a really great team
In case anyone is wondering why Im writing this review 20 months after our trip its because my original review on trip adviser was removed as I have Kili brothers as a facebook friend....and they must not like that!
For anyone thinking of climbing kili I can definitely recommend George and his company. Like many we did a bit of research before choosing what company to go with and we found the feedback from Kili brothers the most helpful and informative. George runs a well organised outfit and we were very impressed with every aspect of both our climb and our safari. We had Robert as our main guide and found him the be excellent and always in control of what is an operation that requires quite a lot of logistics...we were a group of 4 and we had a total of 17 men with us...thats a lot of equipment and food to get up a mountain! George jr was our assistant guide and chief entertainer. Both guides were extremely knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions we had. I also have to mention our cook Sirli...what a fantastic job he did....we really did not expect the level of food he turning out each day.
Without going on too long here its fair to say that our group was 100% satisified with Kili brothers and credit them for making the trip one to remember for a long long time.