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

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

Fantastic expirience - Uhuru Peak taken... Just back from my trip to Kilimanjaro, Marangu Route 5 days. I made the peak thanks to my fantastic guide Khaled who not only knew everything about the mountain, the... Read more animals, flowers, the people and the country but also pushed me in the night of the nights to Uhuru Peak. However, not by hurrying me up but by motivating me and keeping me running "Pole Pole". The cook was great, not any problem with the stomach and still wondering where he did get the fresh avocados, watermelons and pineapples from? Waiter and porters also did a brilliant job. Everything was arranged like promised by Emmanuel in before. He answered tons of questions I had always quickly and with content, I could build my planning on. Read less

Trip of life time with Tanzania Joy Tours I just finished a trip up to the top of Kilimanjaro Tanzania Joy Tours. From start to finish, the trip was awesome! Our guide, David picked us up from the... Read more airport and from that point on I knew the trip was going to be great. From the first day to the last, Vascal made sure we were enjoying ourselves. He was one of the nicest guys I've ever met, and was very fun to talk to. He was also very concerned with our safety, and made sure my wife and I were never put into a dangerous situation. With his expert knowledge of the mountain and how to go about climbing it, we were able to make it to Uhuru Peak without even feeling any signs of altitude sickness. He would always say "We have all day on the mountain, so why should we rush to get anywhere" Following David's pace on the mountain, we were able to really enjoy the hikes to each camp, and could really appreciate all the beauty of Mt. Kilimanjaro. David was also very concerned with the safety of his staff and always made sure the porters had the correct clothing and weren't carrying too much. He checked both them and us for our pulse oxymeter readings. This was fantastic. David was without a doubt the best guide we could have asked for. We also went on a two days safari to Ngorongoro Crater and two days in Ngorongoro, and that went just as well as the climb did. We were able to see a ton of animals, and our driver, Living, was very knowledgeable on all of them. He got us very close to all the animals, and made it so we could get VERY great pictures of all of them. The trip was great! I will definitely recommend Tanzania Joy Tours to anyone looking to climb or go on a safari in Tanzania. Read less

Tanzania Joy Tours The climb is tough, but worth every step. My brother and I traveled with Tanzania Joy Tours and were in a group with other climbers. This made the trip more... Read more enjoyable, being with others who have had the same dream as you - to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Tanzania Joy Tours did a great job setting us up, and the guides were wonderful. If I ever did this again I would request Peter as my guide. My suggestion to anyone who attempts this is to try and get as much sleep as possible every night. It can be tough because of the altitude, but I believe this made a huge difference for me. Also make sure to have rain gear and pack covers. You hike through rain forests on the way up and on the way out. Having dry clothes and packs makes the hike much more enjoyable. It gets very cold when the sun goes down so dry is important. I would recommend this hike to anyone who wants a challenge because it is not easy, but reaching the top is tremendous 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

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

Climbing mt Kilimanjaro Climb mt Kilimanjaro from 13th November Marangu route with friends. Very good guides Martin and Patrick. Chef was great and the 2 Ali's fabulous. We were well taken care... Read more of. Food was great and the team was perfect. The service generally was great. Read less

An amazing experience that would last forever We went on 2 safaris, and both were amazing. I travelled with my daughter, and we both are very grateful with Clinton. I want to remark the patient, professional care... Read more and amiability since the first moment we contact with him, until the end of our trip.

The guide, the driver and the Cook were professional trained and always providing us comfort and memorable moments.

The facility that Clinton had to organize a safari from one day to another was remarkable.

We want to thanks for everything, and every moment that will last in our memories forever.

Thanks Joaquin (first safari driver, an amazing person, the best driver in all tanzania!), Happyson (our Spanish guide, a remarkable and professional person),and Rama (our amazing cook, always preparing delicious food) for every moment we shared together. Read less

Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek Tanzania Joy Tours was an excellent company to book our trek with. We had a group of four college students and joined a fifth Tanzanian man who turned out to... Read more be an incredible person and a good friend. Emmanuel was available basically 24/7 when it came to planning and communication before the hike as well as once we were in Tanzania. We chose the Machame Route 7 day trek but ended up finishing in 6 days. Emmanuel and our guide were very flexible with this.

In terms of the hike specifically, Ringo Star was our guide. I very highly recommend him as a guide. Ringo has a great sense of humor and him and his team worked very well together. Ringo (our main guide) and Deo (our assistant guide) were very knowledgeable about the mountain, the different routes, the vegetation, etc. Also, Josef, our cook, was incredible. We had more than enough food during the entire hike and all the food was very good. Ringo, Deo, and Josef all accompanied our group of 5 as we summitted and ensured that we all made it to the top of the tallest free standing mountain in the world.

I could go on and on about how great of an experience Tanzania Joy Tours was and how great our guide Ringo made our trip, but I suggest you simply contact Emmanuel if you’re considering planning your Kilimanjaro trek. As a college student, I spent a lot of time trying to find the best deal for its value while making sure the tour company I chose was trustworthy for this hike. I’m very happy that I chose Tanzania Joy Tours and got Ringo as a guide — I suggest that you do the same. Read less