Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate and Safaris
KTrek Mate
- Located In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & kilimanjaro national park
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Kate | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime that far exceeded any expectations!
Luckily I had a friend who had spent months researching which trekking and safari company to go with months earlier so when it came time to plan my own trip, I went with her strong recommendation of KTM which saved loads of time and was the best decision I could have made! Nick who worked his way up from being a porter, to a guide and now a company owner, was extremely professional, helpful and responsive to all our of pre trip jitters, emails and thousands of questions. From the moment we landed to our departure, he was there to help and go out of his way to ensure we were safe, well taken care of and in the best hands with our guides and team. (He even had to send a porter up the mountain 3 days in to deliver us warmer sleeping bags and tampons!!!) Our team for Kilimanjaro was incredible and our guides Ali and "Simbamze" ensured our safety, confidence and success in reaching the top. Kevin the chef cooked up amazing food which was way more and much better than I could have imagined! (Was hoping to lose weight and I think we all gained instead!) Cholo our waiter would wake us up ginger tea every morning, dust off our boots at the end of each day and even give us massages if we felt sore. By the end ceremony, we were all in tears to say our goodbyes and so thankful for all their hard word and contagious smiles! Our safari was also amazing and an easy transition with incredible accommodation, food and professional kind guide Shirima. I highly recommend this company without any reservation! Asante Sana!
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Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We experienced some of the best days of our life with KTM
End of September 2018 we booked a 5 Day Safari with Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate - 5 days Safari in Tarangire NP, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Before we even got to Africa, Nick (the owner of KilimanjaroTrekkingMate) was patiently answering all of our endless questions and prepared us very good for our journey. Pick up from the airport, Safari briefing etc. were also very professional.
The Safari exceeded our expectations by far and was an absolute highlight - Shirima, our guide, was very knowledgeable of all the animals, the culture and the national parks. He patiently explained and answered everything and we really learned a lot about Africa’s nature and culture. He is a very experienced Safari guide and knew all the right spots so that we not only saw The Big Fives, but also other spectacular animals.
Also our cook Rushili treated us with some very good (African) food, which we really enjoyed.
We can highly recommend this company for a Safari and will definitely come again! Asante Sana!!!
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Email Sasha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and unforgettable trip!
My husband and I just got back from our Kilimanjaro and safari adventures which we booked to celebrate my birthday. We’re so glad we booked through Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate as we couldn’t have asked for a better tour operator. The owner of the company, Nick, made sure the trip was flawlessly executed by answering multiple emails prior to our arrival, to setting up our airport transfers and meeting us before and after our Kilimanjaro climb and before the safari to ensure we were completely ready and satisfied. Nick and the whole climbing crew even threw me a surprise birthday celebration at the end of our Kilimanjaro climb with a lunch, cake, champagne, beer and sang Happy Birthday. It was really a special surprise!
The Kilimanjaro climb was an unforgettable experience. We booked the 7-day Machame Route. The climb could not have been possible without the help of the entire crew to carry all our personal equipment, set up and take down each base camp, cook breakfast, lunch and dinner and provide an excellent level of service to make us feel right at home on the mountain. We woke up every morning to ginger tea and were well fed. The food was delicious and there was a lot for the two of us that we had difficulty finishing every portion. We loved our guides (Goodluck and Nelson) as they were with us every step of the way and helped us survive on summit night. Climbing to the Summit was an intense experience and we’d highly recommend creating a playlist and listening to music all the way up. It was all worth it once you get to see the sunrise at the peak!
After the climb we booked a 4 day/3-night safari through Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate. It was really the icing on a fantastic trip. We got to see so many animals and watch some fascinating predators hunt. We saw a pack of lionesses’ hunt wildebeest and a crocodile bite off a zebra’s butt. Our safari guide, Shirima was fantastic at spotting out animals from miles and miles away. He was also genuinely excited and was very knowledgeable about all the animals. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and felt taken care of the whole time by Nick and his team. Thanks again Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate!!
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Email Audrey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip!
I did a 4 day camping safari with a very knowledgeable guide and saw everything I wanted to!
Following that was a 7 day Machame route trek of Kilimanjaro which was also great. Everyone was very friendly and supportive and we both made it to the top!
Also, their communication beforehand as well as on arrival in Tanzania was great.
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Email Sophia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable trip
A memorable trip to the mountain. Nicklas offered us the best guide team, a group of more than a dozen people, so that we can carry no load, without any food / live / security concerns, and safely follow the guide to climb. In the case that the logistics service is so intimate, our mountaineering has not been very smooth, physical strength, altitude resistance, etc., it is not simply simple to overcome, in short, very memorable; safari's itinerary is also very lucky, we are slow to catch up After staying in Ngorongoro for a long time, I saw the miraculous close-up of the lion eating, perfect. Our guide was very hard from 3am, driving with us, has been working hard until 5pm, thank you very much!
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Email Alex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I can't recommend this company highly enough!
After successful hiking adventure with Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate, myself and my friends decided to do Safari trip with them as well. We did a 2 days camping safari with a very knowledgeable guide and saw BIG FIVE!
If I have another chance to visit Tanzania, I definitely will choose KILIMANJARO Trekking Mate again, which is the best mate for the memorable trip.
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Email Andreas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and reliable guide for individual Safari tour
We had a wonderful experience with KILIMANJARO TREKKING MATE end of September this year. They organized a personalized 7 day Safari just for us (four friends from Germany) and we had a really amazing time seeing lots of animals in an outstanding natural environment. The guys of KILIMANJARO TREKKING MATE were very professional and reliable. We always felt save and comfortable and had a lot of fun. Thank you Nick for the warm welcome and
the fantastic briefing before our tour. Shirima was the best guide we could ever imagine. He knows everything about wildlife and fulfilled nearly every wish
we dreamed of. In summary we can strongly recommend these guys for a fantastic, exceptional and individual experience.
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Email Jaume | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional
I highly recommend organizing a safari with Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate. Very good treatment by Nick. He resolved all our doubts before the safari and made us a tailor-made itinerary. Julias, our driver-guide, was fantastic. The accommodations were of a very good quality. A great experience!
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Email Florian Arzberger | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very well prepared, knowledgeable and experienced. We enjoyed the time a lot with Shirima!
We are so happy that we chose Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate as our travel partner in Tansania! It was pure luck - we looked for a local company from Moshi on Google Maps. Nick convinced us with a good offer and quick responses to all our questions. The good reviews also helped. Now we can join in with our excellent experience:
After hiking the 8 day Lemosho route - which was a great experience as well - we went on a 6 day safari with our guide Shirima. We couldn't have asked for a better guide who was very well prepared, very knowledgeable and very experienced. We definitely felt as if we sat in the best safari jeep. Shirima made sure to avoide crowds whenever possible and knew where to search for animals. Accomondations and hot lunches were great as well, and it showed us how much they cared about us as their customers.
Reply from KTrek Mate
Posted on Oct 12, 2022Hi Florian and Stefanie!
Greetings from Kilimanjaro trekking Mate!
Thank you for choosing us and did the safari with us!
We would like to express our gratitude for giving us the opportunity to serve you.
It was a great pleasure for us to spend this valuable time with you during your Safari trip in Tanzania.
Thank you for trusting us!
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review, your opinion is valued greatly and it helps us maintain an excellent standard of service to other clients.
Thank you!