An awesome experience start to finish!

The Machame route is an epic climb with stunning scenery. Reaching the summit will give you such a buzz! Of course it's no easy task but is well worth it!

The safari was a brilliant experience too. Seeing so many different animals in their natural habitat is something special. Our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable and happy to answer all our silly questions.

Highly recommend trip.

What an epic adventure!! The walk to the top of Kilimanjaro was really hard work but worth it. The whole support group were amazing and the 3 who summited with us were really positive and supportive and we all made it! The safari was a brilliant experience and we were so lucky to see so many animals in their natural habitat - and so many close up as well. I would definitely recommend this trip.

Use extreme caution if considering using Much Better Adventures for this tour. I booked the Kilimanjaro and Safari through Much Better Adventures (MBA), and their go to guide company for this trip is Trek2Kili. All was going well until the fourth night of the trek, and I became ill. I was told that I was experiencing Acute Mountain Sickness, but that didn’t explain the 102 temperature I was experiencing as well. Unfortunately, one of the Lead Guides, who admittedly had the flu, exposed us to his illness. Long story, short, I was told to evacuate the mountain immediately, on foot, which was over 12 miles and took me approximately 10 hours to descend, in which I collapsed, and the porters had to carry me out the last two mile on their backs!!! After reaching the doctor’s office later that night, test were taken, in which I had a blood infection, respiratory infection and intestinal infection…I’m lucky to be ALIVE!!! Again, use extreme caution if considering this company!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MBA response:

Hi Mike,

We are so sorry that your trip to Kilimanjaro fell short of our usual high standards. We understand that you went through a very challenging experience, whilst being unwell, and one that anyone would have found extremely difficult.

We are pleased, however, that you accepted our compensation offer as part of our Happiness Guarantee.

Helicopter evacuation would normally be the preferred choice of evacuation from the mountain in your circumstances, however, your hosts were advised that the helicopter was unable to land due to the weather conditions at the time, which therefore led to your evacuation on foot.

After our thorough investigation into your experience, we were satisfied with how seriously the local host reacted to your feedback. They have handled another evacuation off the mountain since your trip & this customer had the following to say about their experience with the local team:

“I have loved my time in Kilimanjaro. All the staff on the mountain have been first class. I was very dehydrated coming down the mountain and the staff spotted it straight away and helped me for the last few miles… Once again the staff were first class. I have had a fabulous time and will definitely use the company again.”

Naomi & the MBA Team

Beautiful hike though I only made it to base camp due to a combination of Flu/gastroenteritis and altitude sickness. The Safari was great, Josephite was extremely knowledgeable, could spot animals at a distance and made the experience highly enjoyable. We saw 4 out of the big 5 and many more. Ngorongoro crater is amazing.

Wow, an incredible challenge! Whilst the earlier days of the trek shouldn't be underestimated, several having climbs in excess of 1000m over mixed terrain, reaching the summit will quickly become the centre of focus. After four fairly serene days, we were hit overnight with the "worst winds for 30 years", meaning our only hope of summiting was combining days 5 & 6 in the daylight. Physically and mentally the climb was tortuous, gasping for breadth every 10 or 20 steps. Without the support, encouragement and motivation from our amazing guide Stephen, there's no way I would have made it to the top!

Throughout, the local team went out of their way to give us the easiest and most enjoyable experience possible. Our guides Stephen and Eliakeney regularly checked in on the group for any signs of acute mountain sickness and kept morale high with their energy and positivity. The chef and waitor brought huge quantities of delicious and nutritious food to our table three-meals-a-day, whilst a pilot ensured we had our own private luxury toilet on the mountain! The heroic porters, carrying 20kg each, would race from one camp to the next to set up ready for our arrival. Thank you all!

After such an exhausting trek, the safari was the perfect antidote to relax and enjoy the scenery and wildlife from the comfort of the land cruiser. Our guide Josephad worked tirelessly to give us the best possible sightings of Africa's Big 5, including up-close encounters with elephants and a male lion! The Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge was the perfect place to unwind by the pool at the end of a long day in the bush.

All in all, an unforgettable couple of weeks covering several of Tanzania's highlights in a single, well-organised package!

A trip of a lifetime. Much Better Adventures have thought of everything, and I was grinning from ear to ear most of the time. It's a big investment but worth it and the sense of achievement is amazing. The trip was harder than I expected, not physically or even mentally because of the mountain, but more preparing yourself mentally for the cold and the camping. Be sure to do your research on kit before you leave, especially if you feel the cold (a hot water bottle is a must). The team supporting us were amazing and very knowledgable. Booking to do Kilimanjaro and a safari is a must. The safari was the perfect way to wrap up the trip, the accommodation is second to none and the safari itself feels like you have been dropped into another world. From leopards, to a Black Rhino, we saw everything on our list, our guide really knew his stuff. Seeing the elephants was one of those moments which really took your breath away.

Such an amazing adventure. I’ve climbed Kili twice now and I forgot how tough it is. Anyone can make it though, you just need to dig deep! The safari was great too as we saw everything that you possibly can see. The team including the guides, porters and drivers were all so friendly and helpful, we couldn’t have done it without their enthusiasm and energy. I would highly recommend you take numerous small ($5 and $10…at least 10 of each) notes for tipping everyone.

This is a trip of a lifetime.

The climb is of course hard (particularly the cold nights) but the guides and porters were an amazing team who kept morale up, kept us well fed and watered and made sure we would get to the summit for the most spectacular sunrise and all important photo at the peak. Such an incredible feeling that makes every ache and pain worth it. Special mention to our guides Stephen and Isaya and our "waiter" Shafii who all went above and beyond at times.

The safari was also bucket list stuff and the cherry on the Kili cake. It was great to visit three different areas, and we saw all big 5 (without unnecessarily stalking the animals like some of the other jeeps did...). Our driver/guide Josephad was very knowledgeable with a great eye.

Overall, another great experience with much better adventures, teaming up with another great (and ethical) local company.

An incredible experience, the safari an absolute must after the mountain. The guides were brilliant and great care was taken of the group through the challenges of the climb. Veganism was catered well for and the food was amazing, especially given we were up a mountain! Take a nail brush tho, it’s a dusty environment. And get clear on tipping from the start.

This was one unforgettable holiday from start to finish! Where do I begin? Tanzania is a wonderful country with such beautiful people, scenery and wildlife. The trek up Kilimanjaro - whilst not easy - was made all the more manageable due to a supportive team of porters and guides for whom nothing was too much trouble. I really must praise our guides, Stephen and Ferrida, for everything they did - they were EXCELLENT! Summit night was tough - be prepared to be sleep-deprived and to feel the effects of the high altitude - this is normal. However, it is all worth it for the truly magical views that await you on Uhuru Peak. The food provided throughout was delicious - a real credit to the cook who is essentially preparing meals on the side of a mountain. Top tips: bring LOTS of layers, a WARM down jacket, the warmest sleeping bag you can find, a hot water bottle (what a treat when it's cold on a night!), plenty of sunscreen and lip balm, painkillers, and make you drink LOTS! The safari part of the trip was also unforgettable. We were treated to so many sightings of animals in the wild across three days and three national parks. Our driver/guide - Josephad - was simply a wealth of knowledge on the wildlife and a real gentleman when it came to ensuring we were comfortable. If you're looking for the holiday of a lifetime, this is it!