Five-Star Experience with Taste of Kilimanjaro
I had an absolutely fantastic experience with Taste of Kilimanjaro. I spent around 20 days with the company in total, including an 8-day Kilimanjaro tre (Read More)k and a 6-day safari, and I can honestly say that I would choose them again without hesitation.
Our Kilimanjaro experience was exceptional from beginning to end. There were four of us climbing, supported by a team of around 15 people, and the entire crew was incredible. Everyone was consistently friendly, smiling, encouraging, and professional. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable—not only about the mountain itself, but also about altitude, the different environments we were walking through, and how to make sure we were safe and comfortable throughout the trek. You could really feel that they had extensive experience and genuinely cared about our experience and our success on the mountain.
The organization was also excellent. Everything was well or quickly prepared when we arrived and the food during the trek was honestly much better than we expected. Considering the conditions on the mountain, the team did an impressive job providing us with good, varied and satisfying meals.
The only thing I would mention as an area for improvement would be the sleeping bags and the tents’ zippers. We found the sleeping bags a little cold, and all four of us experienced very cold feet at some point during the nights, especially as we gained altitude. The tents’ zippers were a bit troublesome but crew membres would quickly take care of it. Aside from that, we felt extremely well taken care of throughout the entire climb.
Our safari experience was just as enjoyable. Our guide, Franky, and our cook were both exceptional. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly generous with their time. What really stood out to us was how much knowledge they shared with us. Frankie was not simply driving us around and pointing out animals—he helped us understand the wildlife, the environment, animal behaviour, and what we were actually seeing. It was also clear that they genuinely enjoyed what they were doing. Their enthusiasm made the safari feel much more personal and engaging.
There is, of course, quite a lot of driving involved in a safari, but that is simply part of the experience, and we felt that everything went smoothly. The accommodations were good, the tents were perfectly fine, and the food was consistently good too. At one point, our guide even went out of his way to get us newer mattresses when the original ones weren’t in the best condition. That kind says a lot about the team.
Overall, I would give Taste of Kilimanjaro five stars without hesitation. From the organization and accommodations to the food, transportation and, most importantly, the people, we were extremely happy with our experience. If you’re considering climbing Kilimanjaro or going on safari in Tanzania, I would absolutely recommend giving them a chance. We had an incredible time and left with a huge amount of appreciation for the entire team.
Asante sana to everyone at Taste of Kilimanjaro for making these experiences so special!