Snowcap Tanzania Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1991)
- Member Of:
- KIATO & KPAP
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
DK
Email Gitte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable budget operator on Mt Kilimanjaro
We experienced Snowcap as a reliable Kilimanjaro operator eager to ensure a good experience for us even for a very good price.
Email communication upfront was a little challenging, but worked out. We would recommend calling them as an alternative.
Arriving in Moshi and during the trek we experienced Snowcap as very reliable and responsible. We trekked with two of their regular guides, and experienced both as very keen to make it to the top with us, but also very aware of ours and the staffs' safety along the way as well as following park rules etc.
We received good and plenty food, and where supported by extremely happy, helpful, and reliable staff.
We found Snowcap to offer cheaper tours than other companies, but to us this did not seem to be reflected in quality of guides, staff, or gear. The gear was older than average on the mountain, but fully functional.
We trekked the Lemosho route in July/August 2018, 4 people. 3 made it to the top, the 4th was send down with suspected altitude sickness before the summit attempt.
We would at all times recommend Snowcap as a reliable and safe budget alternative to more expensive Kilimanjaro operators.
If you want more of an impression feel free to read our blogpost about our trek here: https://shoestringnature.dk/2018/08/04/climbing-mount-kilimanjaro/
Reply from Snowcap Tanzania Tours
Posted on Mar 1, 2019Thanks a lot Gitte for your comments. It was really great serving you. We shall always keep on providing better services.
Stay blessed !
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Email Geert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional organisation, taking good care of tourists, porters and guides. Pole pole
Snowcap gives value for money. They responded quickly by mail to any request. Payment was possible though bank transfer. The team took the time to meet us before the start of the hiking, explaining well what we could expect and checking our materials. What is missing could be rented. Punctual pick up at the hostal. We felt safe and well supptorted. The director met us again after our return the day after to check if everything was up to expectations. The guides were very professional and really helped us to reach the summit. The guide also helped us in taking the appropriate decision to go done with one of our kids who suffered altitude illness.nFood was abundant and very good.
Reply from Snowcap Tanzania Tours
Posted on Mar 1, 2019Thank you Geert for comments...We were very much glad to serve you. You shall always remain in our hearts...regards from Snowcap team
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Email Donna | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I have worked in Tanzania for over 30 years and could not recommend a better company
I have known Kenneth Salakana, the Director of SnowCap Ltd most of his life and have worked with him and his father who founded the company for the past 35 years. They are tour operators I chose to provide all arrangements for my annual field-based college course in Northern Tanzania and I have sent many friends and students to them for mountain climbing. They originated the Rongai route that had been closed for many years and have a lovely lodge (The SnowCap Cottages) at its base. It is a great place to stay for a couple of days before climbing to acclimatize to the altitude with day hikes, great food, and comfortable accommodations. Everyone who I recommended to climb with them has reached their goals and have nothing but praise for their professional and friendly guides. I personally work with many of these guides in conjunction with my field course and they are highly trained to protect the safety of visitors and to provide them with an enjoyable experience. Climbers also praise the food by the way! Finally, SnowCap Ltd. is the only local Tanzanian company that is certified by the international non-profit that insures the ethical reimbursement and training of mountain guides and porters. They adhere to international standards and while you can sometimes find cheaper tour operators, you cannot guarantee that they will have your best interests at heart. Traveling with SnowCap Ltd. will enable you to truly experience the warmth and hospitality for which Tanzania is famous. ~Donna Kerner, William Isaac Cole Professor of Anthropology, Wheaton College, Norton, MA (USA)
Reply from Snowcap Tanzania Tours
Posted on Mar 1, 2019Thank you so much Professor for sharing your comments and your experience for working with us. We shall always give better services to you and the whole program