35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Go the extra mile!
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours was a wonderful tour operator during my time in Lalibela. The guide, Ermiyas, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His love and passion for the town and especially the churches shines through. When some activities did not work out as planned, EET went out of their way to find alternative options for me. Great experience for a solo traveller!
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experience, great team
When we decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, we wanted to go with a local Tanzanian company. Our research led us to Kiliclimb, and we were very happy with our experience with the Kiliclimb Team. There was friendly, helpful, concise and timely communication with Janeth as we planned our trip from afar. They created a WhatsApp group so everyone could exchange as we planned our safari and the Kilimanjaro trek. The team answered all our questions withing hours if not minutes. They also provided brief updates to my wife while we were on the trek. We met with Moses from the Kiliclimb office and Baraka, the lead guide, the day before we started our adventure who briefed us on the climb and together we looked at all our gear to ensure that we were well equipped for the climb. The next day we went from Arusha to the trailhead with the entire team (guide, assistant guide, cook, porters) and started the trek. This was a team effort and everyone on the Kiliclimb Team supported us throughout our journey. The 15 member team was great, each member focused on our safety, comfort, and wellbeing. The team’s work is very difficult, besides carrying our equipment, their equipment, the camp setup, and food/water, there was a “runner” who was off straight away every morning to ensure we would have a good place at the camps. When we arrived at the camps, our tent and a dining tent were in place. The cook and waiter ensured that we had hot drinks on the trail and when we arrived. Considering the logistics of food preparation en route, there was variety on the menu, and the meals were very good. The soups at lunch and dinner were especially good, they immediately took away the cold edge of the rainy days. They spoiled us at night with hot water bottles for our sleeping bags, this was a wonderful surprise! The guides were excellent. They provided information on the mountain, flora, weather, and history of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. The team’s welcome to the mountain was special. The guide and the team sang call and response, which was infectious, we danced in the party atmosphere as well with others from surrounding campsites who joined the fun. We felt the genuine warmth of the Tanzanian culture from each member of the team. Considering we were caught in an early rainy season and were soaked most of the time, this never dampened the spirit of the team. The Lomosho trail was challenging and the guides ensured our safety during the ascends (and descends!) on the slippery trails and while scrambling Barranco Wall. Don’t miss kissing rock at the wall! The guides planned the climb to summit so that we arrived at sunrise; the timing was perfect. It was cold, but the sky was clear and we had panoramic views from the summit. The snow, glacier, surrounding volcanic landscape with the rising sun was surreal. The eight days helped with acclimation; we didn’t have any issues arriving at the summit. The last day was bittersweet; we were coming down (literally) and didn’t want our adventure to end. We sang and danced in the morning before we left camp, the team’s spirit carried us down the mountain. We were very happy that we went with a local company and were able to support the people of Tanzania. We appreciated the professionalism, but also the transparency of the Kiliclimb team and being able to give tips to each member of the team individually, which does not necessarily happen with other companies.
One dream, one team!
We highly recommend a trek with the Kiliclimb Team.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family dream vacation surrounded by the unique beauty of Tanzania's national parks
Together with my partner and our two kids we enjoyed a 5 days safari and visited:
- Materuni waterfalls, with lunch at the village and coffee experience
- Tarangire national park (1 day)
- Serengeti national park (3 days)
- Ngorongoro crater (1 day)
All admissions fee and meals were already payed in advance, our driver took care of every registration.
We had a private tour on a perfectly equipped Jeep. Our guide Kindu and photographer Thom took care of us and our kids in any possibile way, answering all our questions about animals, trees, people and traditions, lifestyle... They gave us interesting in-sights, adjusted the program and pace to our needs, captured unforgettable memories with amazing pictures and videos.
Everything was perfectly organized, from breakfast until bedtime, therefore we could relax and fully enjoy this unique, intense experience.
We loved the intense beauty of the nature, its incredible richness and variety.
The accomodations were carefully chosen, the rooms clean and nicely decorated, the hotel staff helpful and polite, and the meals delicious and various.
Kindu and Thom are reliable professional with an extensive knowledge and true passion for their jobs. They were always flexible, kind, helpful, smiling even after a long day on the road trying to find the big 5 out there.
We will definitely recommend this experience!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are reliable, responsible and honest.
The experience was great, the guide is really humorous and supportive, and he also good at finding wild animals. The whole schedule has been well communicated in advance, there is no hidden cost. The accommodation and meal are really good.
ME
The tour operator made the whole safari experience unforgettable 🐘
I had an absolutely unforgettable experience on this 6-day safari in Tanzania. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the entire trip exceeded my expectations.
The agency did an outstanding job—every detail was taken care of, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy the beauty of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
A very special thanks goes to our driver, Richard, who truly made this journey exceptional. [ *rudia rudia* 😅] He was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and always went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. His expertise helped us spot so many amazing animals, and his positive attitude made every day even more enjoyable.
I highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for a well-organized and memorable safari adventure. Thank you for an incredible experience!
JP
A kind and honest company
We made the reservation by sending an email directly from Japan.
There is very little information about Zimbabwe in Japan, so we were very worried about whether it was a legitimate travel agency, but Mr Matt replied promptly and politely, and patiently answered all our questions repeatedly.
As a result, we were able to head to Zimbabwe with peace of mind.
Upon arriving in Zimbabwe, Mr Taf kindly assisted us and provided us with support.
We stayed at the N1 Hotel where this travel agency is located, so we saw him many times after the tour ended, and he always patiently and carefully tried to understand our poor English.
We highly recommend this company.
BA
Adventure of a lifetime
We spent unforgettable a six days with Malaki team. Everything was perfectly organized. The welcome at the airport was masterful and our adventure of a lifetime begins.A Tanzanian stuned us with her beauty.Unreal of Tarangire National Park,Ngorongoro Crater,Original Maasai Lodge,Serval wildlife,Materuni Village and soo much more.We had the opportunity to see landspapes and wildlife.Special thanks to the best and the fastsets driver Richard. Thank you for everything. Malaki Safaris are the best team.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lucky! Absolutely amazing person and there are not enough kindwords to describe him in one sentence!
We had the privilege of having Lucky as our guide through various national parks and the Ngorongoro crater. Not only was he an amazing guide, but he is one of the most kind and attentive people we have met. He shared his beautiful country with us, not just the safaris, and we are forever grateful. Highly recommend a safari experience with Lucky!!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful traveling！
When I go back to China I will recommend this company to everyone! Very unforgettable safari experience With guide Michael, he found very kinds of animals first with good eyesight!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Pembury Tours crafted a personalised, seamless, and unforgettable African travel experiences with ex
Our honeymoon, planned by Gail and Pembury Tours, was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, every detail was perfectly curated, allowing us to fully relax and soak in every magical moment.
We had the absolute privilege of experiencing the breathtaking Okavango Delta in Botswana, followed by the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Each destination was unique and unforgettable, and the seamless transitions between locations made the entire journey stress-free and enjoyable.
Gail truly went above and beyond in every aspect of the planning. Her attention to detail, care, and dedication ensured that our honeymoon exceeded all expectations. It was clear that she put so much thought into creating a once in a lifetime experience for us.
We cannot recommend Gail and Pembury Tours enough. If you are looking for a perfectly planned, unforgettable travel experience, they are the team to trust. We will most definitely be using them again in the future!