5 Stars (5 reviews)
The Trek was very impressive (hard); the leaders and the guides were terrific. A special thanks to the porters. I could not have completed the trek without their support. The memories will last a life time!
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek 2023, August 2023
Steven
5 Stars (5 reviews)
This was absolutely a lifetime highlight ... from the fabulous guides - to the extremely hardworking and helpful support staff (thank you, Mathew!) - to the delicious food - to the hike itself - and to my fellow hikers, I truly feel this was the best trip of my life. And a very cool accomplishment to reach one of the world's seven summits. I'm not sure what else I can do to top this.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek 2023, August 2023
Robyn
5 Stars (5 reviews)
Active Adventures never cease to amaze - the destinations they choose, the companies they engage, the guides they hire, the overall preparedness for a trip such as this. Their knowledge and expertise, their dedication to safety, their attention to detail, their flexibility in decision making, their open and honest communication, their awareness and understanding of their participants - all requirements and all surpassed! Eight days trekking through gorgeous scenery, African rainforest, and dry savanna, to the final arctic peak - Uhuru. We are experienced hikers and we went prepared but we were seriously challenged beyond all our expectations! The ratio of hikers to guides and porters, their dedication and care, and their enthusiasm and encouragement of us every day gave us a huge boost and ultimately our success. We are in our seventies, we made that trek to 19,341 feet, we experienced the beauty of nature in a truly unique way, we found strength we didn't know we had, and we saw the world from a far different perspective. Thank you Ola & Kim; Aroon, Matthew, & Steven; Ephata; Jackson & all thirty-eight porters who supported and worked so hard for us and whose names we wish we knew, our heart-felt thanks.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek 2023, August 2023
Lee
5 Stars (5 reviews)
Kilimanjaro was the goal, but even if the top was unattainable, meeting and getting to know the Tanzanian guides, chefs, porters and crew was the best part of the trip by far. Their work ethic, kindness, and genuine smiles made the trip spectacular. When you are serenaded acapela in Swahili towards the summit by the teams on the mountain under a full moon, you can do anything. Thank you to Bonaventure for your guidance and choosing the right camps and to Dan for his easy and always accessible manner for any concerns. You do not want to miss a chance to do this trip and go to Tanzania, whether you do a safari and feel the top of Kilimanjaro is for you. Just go...
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek 2023, October 2022
Kim, United States
5 Stars (5 reviews)
Where to start with a review of an amazing adventure? We arrived and made our way to the start accommodations, The Ngare Sero Mountain lodge. Active Adventures picked a great lodge to start this trip at. Set in a small reserve with a small lake and surrounded by jungle. Lots of birds and monkeys to observe while walking around the many walking trails on the reserve. The rooms and food were excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. Perfect place to prepare yourself for the next phase of this adventure, hiking up Mt. Kilimanjaro. We met with Mel, our Active Adventures guide, and Olariv, our mountain guide, the day before heading to the mountain and received a very informative briefing about what was to come. On to the Mountain! The team, lead by Olariv, that Active Adventures paired with were amazing. Point to a plant, see a bird, hear a sound echoing through the trees, they could tell you about it. The camps they set up and the equipment they provided (tents, sleeping bags, etc.) were top notch. Even at the highest altitudes we slept warm and comfortable. And the food that their chef, Joseph, prepared was delicious. Throughout it all, Mel, made sure everything ran smoothly. All of this made the hike up the mountain a very great experience. It was great to have because the hike itself was tough. Not impossible tough but no stroll through the park either. Olariv and his team took great care to pay attention to everyone on our trip, closely watching health indicators and carefully setting the pace to ensure we all were successful. Standing on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro made every step worth it! Thank you, Active Adventures, for putting together an amazing trip and excellent team to take us to the top of Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek 2023, July 2022
Damon, United States