Alpine chat adventure
Alpine Chat Adventure
- Located In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- TTB, TALA & KPA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,100 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are the best tour operators in Tanzania - experienced and professional and fun!
This was one of the best weeks of my life! The Alpine Chat crew was amazing - they picked us up from the airport and arranged lodging on either end of the trip for us. The guides, porters, and cook on the trip were all top notch - entertaining, fun, supportive, and helped make the experience so incredible. I would 100% recommend alpine chat to anyone looking to hike Kili with an experienced and great crew.
Very professional service of a heartwarming team
I was a woman solo traveler and went on this trip for my 50th birthday. I am a sportif person but not used to high altitude so I looked for the best route and was recomened Lemosho 8 days . I found operators on internet and received information from friends but than I choose Alpine Chat as dates were ok and from the very first day the comunication and service of Eric was excellent and very helpful. Very detailed, quick answers to questions and always super friendly. He picked me up on arrival and brought me to the lodge which is also beautiful with efficient staff. The team/ my team for the trip was outstanding - after nothing it felt like familiy - and even if I was alone it never felt like this. They are entertaining, caring and worked very hard to make this dream come true. I am so happy they pushed me every day and finally up to the top. It was not easy for me but I made it. A big thank you. Beside - dont worry about food - it is amazing. If you doubt to choose one of the multiple operators - check with these guys. Highly recomendable.
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Email Renata | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very welcoming and nice tour operator
I had an amazing safari experience with Alpina Chat Adventure! The abundance of animal sightings, consistent communication, and top-notch service made it a truly enjoyable adventure. Highly recommend for wildlife enthusiasts!
Email Liz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Moshi town tour and local lunch
Such a great day!!
I met Winnie my guide in the hotel lobby and we meandered around town, popping into the market, meeting a ranger of street vendors and seeing all the local sites.
As a local, Winnie was full of interesting facts and her English was word perfect. This is clearly a USP of Alpine Chat as the previous day I had been on Kili with Karlmarx as a guide who also spoke anbsolutely excellent English.
Winnie was warm and welcoming and I felt like I was hanging out with a friend.
She took me to a local restaurant for lunch and they kindly put some fish on the grill for me as I don’t eat meat.
We zipped around the town on local transport afterwards and this was 100% the funniest thing I have ever done.
That afternoon I was meeting friends in Moshi, she kindly accompanied me to the bus station and helped me buy my ticket and even waited for me to board the bus.
I had a fantastic time with Winne.
So many thanks to Erick for organising this.
Email Liz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilimanjaro Day Hike
Super efficient booking process - I made contact with Erick and asked him to put together a programme during my short stay in Moshi.
He replied immediately.
The day trip was such fun. Erick met me at my hotel and introduced me to the guide Karlmarx. We drove the the gate and all admin with the NP was efficiently organised.
The hike was excellent, the atmosphere very relaxed and the hike very pleasant indeed. Karlmarx was so knowledgeable about all of the fauna and flora and shared a real wealth of
Information. He was kind and his experience of Kili was very clear from the amazing stories he was able to share.
Lunch was provided, it was genuinely one of the best packed lunches I’ve ever had. It was catered perfectly for me as a vegetarian but meat options were also available.
I cannot recommend Alpine Chat, Erick and his team more.
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Email JAI | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
Alpine Chat Adventure is one of the best in business. The overall Tanzania trip was awesome and very well planned. Will opt this tour company for all my future African Trips.
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Email Jeremy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and reliable
Did a day hike on Mt Kilimanjaro and my guide Joy was great. Everything went ahead successfully and punctually. Appreciate the amazing experience from Alpine Chat. Will book my next tour with them
Email Laurine | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and articulate. Was able to plan a lovely tour for us to support our needs.
Alpine Chat adventure was an unforgettable experience. It exceeded our expectations as we had such a wonderful time and was able to view such amazing sceneries and complete fun activities whilst also being able to explore Tanzanian culture and bond with the local people. Service was impeccable and value for money!
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Email Nathalie Os | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience you'll NEVER forget!
We had a once in a lifetime experience going on safari with Alpine Chat! We enjoyed our tour guide Peter and his laidback, enthusiastic, flexible, and patient vibes. The owner (Erick) was also amazing and an excellent communicator. The tour company made us feel like valued customers and friends--they even gave us authentic and memorable gifts at the end of our stay. On our trip we saw all big five animals in four days and overall the trip did not feel rushed. We chose Alpine Chat based on the company being small and all local Tanzanians--if we are going to that country we want to support the local economy and people. We felt very safe and taken care of the entire trip. Also, I did not like the lodge on the final night (Rhino lodge) and wish I would have changed the accommodation, which definitely seemed like an option if you don't like what is offered in the initial package (you may pay more, but worth it to get exactly what you want). Erick worked hard to tailor our trip exactly to our needs and desires. We highly recommend booking your safari with Alpine Chat. My only regret is not adding an additional day in the Serengeti to see the migration.
Book your trip! Ask for Peter!
Email Hana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect trekking experience with Alpine Chat Adventure!
I just came back from the 6-day Machame route trek with Alpine Chat Adventure, and I can confidently say that my expectations were not only met but exceeded in every possible way.
I was initially drawn to Alpine Chat Adventure due to their incredible reviews, and it was important for me to support a local Tanzanian-based company. From the moment I contacted the owner, Erick, he responded promptly to all my questions, and provided me with a clear and detailed itinerary.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, I unfortunately found that my suitcase was lost and it was just a day before my hike was supposed to begin. However, thanks to Erick, who took charge and personally handled the situation with the airport, my suitcase was located and returned to me in time for the hike.
Alpine Chat Adventure went above and beyond to ensure I felt secure and cared for throughout my entire journey, which was especially important to me as a young solo female traveller. From the friendly drivers who transported me to and from the airport, the amazing hotel I stayed at before and after the hike, and the attentive crew accompanying me up to the top of Kilimanjaro, I felt comfortable and well looked after at all times.
During the trek itself, my vegan diet was catered to with delicious meals, and all of my questions were addressed during my daily briefings with my guide Yaky. Yaky was a truly amazing guide, providing me with valuable insights, guidance, and support every step of the way.
If you're considering trekking to the top of Kilimanjaro, I cannot recommend Alpine Chat Adventure highly enough. Choose this amazing company, and you'll be rewarded with a perfect and personalised experience. Thank you, Alpine Chat Adventure, for making my Kilimanjaro trek a dream come true!