Kilimanjaro 8 Day Lemosho Climb + 4 Day Safari It was a life changing experience and I can’t thank or recommend Tanzania Joy Tours enough. First off I wanted to use and support a local company and preferably a... Read more smaller operator so I wasn’t just another number. They fit the ticket and they went above and beyond to assist me with my last minute reservations and to accommodate me based on my schedule. Everyone I met along the way (Emmanuel, Mary, Joseph, Ringo, Nasari, Freddy, ...) was super friendly and really professional to make sure my trip was amazing from start to finish. Even though my trip was in March which is the beginning of the rainy season they provided the best service and made it truly unforgettable. I still can’t believe I made it to the summit of Kilimanjaro and got so many close animal encounters during my time on safari. I definitely recommend Tanzania Joy Tours and I will use them again if I get the opportunity in the future to go back. Read less

Kilimanjaro 7 Day Lemosho Climb + 2 Day Safari Our experience with Tanzania Joy Tours started with a 7 day trek to Uhuru Peak atop Mt. Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route. Our head guide August was very attentive (especially... Read more when it came to our health and safety on the mountain). Our assistant guide Siza was also very accommodating (carrying our packs if need be and assisting us on trickier parts of the climb). Both men were committed to getting us to the summit. Our chef was prepared delicious meals for us on the daily. We were fed rice dishes, pasta dishes, soups, and stews among other snacks (peanuts and popcorn). Our waiter (Victor) was very pleasant and quick with delivery of tea, water for wash and our meals.

The route was breathtaking and while some days were long and challenging I never once regretted the decision to do the trek. On summit night, I was affected by the altitude (my symptoms included nausea, extreme fatigue and the inability to keep my balance). Our lead guide (August) had to literally hold my arm and drag me up the mountain. I did not take AMS medication because up until summit night I had adjusted to the altitude well and was advised not to take the Diamox I had been prescribed. While I did not enjoy the AMS symptoms, I got to the summit and down again with no lasting ill effects.

The only minor issue we had was the communication regarding the tipping procedure. Ie, how much to tip each member of the crew. Be sure to ask for details and clarify anything you are unsure of before getting to the mountain.

Our safari was outstanding. Our guide John was very informative and pleasant. We did 2 days which was more than enough to see an extensive list of animals. Be prepared for many bumps. Also note that the time it takes to drive to and from (we were based in a hotel in Moshi) Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater is several hours.

Overall my aunt and I had a wonderful time. Read less

Expert guides, amazing trip! 5 days to summit! I was so lucky that my friend found Tanzania Joy Tours to be our guide company. There are a LOT of tour companies in Tanzania, and many that will take... Read more you up Kilimanjaro. How does one sift through them to choose? Well, I guess coming here to read reviews is one way to begin to decide! We had Adam and Moses as our guides, and they both were incredibly knowledgeable, capable, and truly pleasant to be around! Their English was great, and they were patient and helpful with those of us who wanted to learn Swahili. Their degree of confidence and professionalism helped us all stay calm throughout the trip, even when things get trying, as they do at high altitudes on long treks! Overall it was an amazing trip, we had an incredible time, and I wish I could go back again tomorrow to try a different route - but with the same tour company! We did the Machame route in 6 days total. Five stars, no questions about it! Thank you Tanzania Joy tours!!! Asante sana! Read less

Kili trek for husband and then Wildlife and Cultural with family Tanzania Joy Tours did it all. I was a little worried because I didn't find them listed in the Bradt or Lonely Planet Guidebooks for Tanzania. We chose them because... Read more they were one of the few tour operators with a web presence that offered both the Kili trek and a ten day wildlife safari combined with cultural safaris. Their price range was in our budget and though it wasn't as costly as some other tour operators, to my mind they provided five star service and professionalism at every turn.

They vetted all of our guides, porters, and cooks who were all top-notch in their own right. I can't say enough about Nickson, our driver/guide, and Dubhe, our cook. While we were on safari, they took care of everything including prepping, cooking, and cleaning up from meals and pitching tents and striking camp. There was plenty of bottled water to drink and every place we stopped for the night had washrooms with running water and electricity.

I'd never been on a safari before and had visions of no running water or electricity for days. I couldn't have been more wrong. We're saving for our next safari now! Read less

Best adventure tour company in Tanzania I called Tanzania joy tours few days before my first trip in Tanzania and I don’t regret it.

Very professional team that supported me during my adventure to Kilimanjaro, excellent service... Read more and attractive packages.

Thanks guys for making my journey to Tanzania fantastic, I definitely recommend and would use next time for other trips. Read less

Kilimanjaro 7 Day Lemosho Climb+6 Day Safari+Zanzibar We used the services of Tanzania Joy Tours to climb Kili, a 6-day safari and a walk to Zanzibar. We were pleasantly surprised by staffing and quality of service. Emmanuel... Read more is quite flexible and responds quickly and accurately to emails. Our guide to the top was Albert Ringo, an incredible boy, devoted, honest, and with a shabby sense of humor. He is very experienced and climbing with him is guaranteed. I highly recommend Elli Nassari as your guide to the safari. He is an absolute professional and a good person. Organizes a close encounter with all kinds of animals. Zanzibar's hotels were great and we spent some unforgettable days. Thanks Tanzania Joy Tours Read less

Kilimanjaro Trekking - Machame Route 7 days Machame Route was really amazing with the team of Tanzania Joy Tours. Our guide Anthony was a really good guide and helped so much to our team to... Read more reach Uhuru Peak and we did it:) Foods were also so tasty, Denis is a master to cook on the mountain;)

Thanks so much Tanzania Joy Tours, everything was the same as promised before, the organization, communication all got 5 stars from me :) Read less

Climbing Kilimanjaro Marangu Route I did the Marangu route. The crew was great. Me gide , Patrick , is good in his job. He have al the skills to help the cliënt together with... Read more the crew. The crew was very great.

I recommend the Joy Tours. Emmanuel is responding quick on me mail . The hotel I stay before and after the climbing is a great hotel.

Also go to the Hot Springs.

Thank you all.

Regards Olha Read less