Reviews
PT
Email Jorge C Matos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
2017 Kilimanjaro ascent via Umbwe with ALBA
A group of 12 mountaineers and hikers from CAAL (a Portuguese outdoor activities association) climbed the Kili in the end of Aug 2017 (with 2 first days via the Umbwe route, due to scenic and to avoid crowds).
African Lovebirds Adventures (ALBA) organized everything for us. In a single word, we rate their work as excellent.
Starting with manager Aloyce, who solved minor issues without fuzzing, to the last porter, everyone was great in their job and always with a smile; the guides team, lead by August, also performed in a very professional way.
After the Kili, we went for a few days trek, starting in Ngorongoro and ending in the Natron lake, also organized with ALBA; different activity and support team, equal satisfaction.
As far as we know, ALBA is a local company; this was a point for us when choosing the safari company, and we are totally satisfied with our decision.
(Note: From this review, you may not assume that you will never face issues whatever you do, this applies to ALBA or any other company; understanding the local culture and context before you go is mandatory; also know what you are doing; for instance, in our way we decided to reach Uhru peak in 5 days, skipping the strongly recommended extra acclimatization day; we could not blame ALBA if we could not reach the top.)
HK
Email Jamie YU | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience in your life
THis is a New company but well organized as the boss Luis and staff have rich experiences, very kind and interesting, strongly recommendation!
JP
Email Hebi Wang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was perfect. Good food good service and really unforgettable time. Thank you so much
Guiders and porters are all very kind. Food is sooo tasty and I gained 2kg after one week hiking. I was sick on summit day but Luis was supporting me all the time. Finally I got to the top successfully. Thank you for everyone that you gave me a wonderful time.
SG
Email Ang | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Kilimanjaro experience!
Luis was one of our guides when we climbed Kilimanjaro. It was an exhilarating experience. One that I will never forget. The trek is safe and the food is good. The safari that followed after we completed our climb was awesome too!