Unbelievable Tanzania Trip- Kili hike plus Safari with TJT We planned the Kilimanjaro hike to celebrate my husband's milestone birthday. We can now say we could not have created better memories than this trip to Tanzania with Tanzania Joy... Read moreWe planned the Kilimanjaro hike to celebrate my husband's milestone birthday. We can now say we could not have created better memories than this trip to Tanzania with Tanzania Joy Tours! After having visited 31 countries, hands down this was the best in experience for all 4 members of our family. We analyzed why this trip was the best? Tanzania is a very beautiful country, some of the scenes you will see on the hike and safari will blow off your mind as beauty of nature is at its finest. Added to that, it was the people of TJT that made the huge difference to make it the best experience.
Emmanuel-fantastic owner that we kept reaching out to on WhatsApp every time we had a question or concern before the trip. He built our confidence in the hike every time we panicked and reached out to him with concerns before we started our trip.
Ringo - our superstar Kilimanjaro guide
Modi- our assistant guide
Nassari - our fun and full of energy Safari guide
13 person staff that supported us so we could succeed in reaching the summit

Our trip started with our suitcases not arriving due to the mess up by airlines. We wondered how we would do without our shoes and gear that we had been preparing in and our energy bars and hand warmers. Between Emmanuel and Ringo they prepared a plan B for us within 5 minutes. Ringo took us to rental place and guided us on what basics to rent. We found shoes that fit us perfectly and mittens/jackets, gore tex pants balaclavas etc to fit our need and they were clean and didn't smell. The plan was for Emmanuel to go to Moshi airport the next day to collect the suitcase when KLM was scheduled to deliver it. He said they would hire a porter to get our suitcase to our camp y end of day2 at Shira Camp and they did as promised and did not charge us extra for the porter.

We started our 7day Machame route with Ringo without whom we would not have made it to the summit. My husband felt altitude sickness and threw up from Day2 for rest of the hike and was barely able to keep his food down. Ringo motivated him and he took care of him as a parent to ensure we were successful in getting to our goal each day. Ringo is knowledgeable and dissuaded us from taking Diamox proactively due to its side-affects and we are glad that he did that. Ringo evolved the plan seeing our progress and abilities each day to make it a best experience for us. On the summit day he had Modi our assistant guide and Patrick as the sumit porter which was a very good decision as they provided valuable support. It would not be complete if I didn’t say how awesome our cook Thomas was, making tasty hot vegetarian meals. On a side note a few friends warned me about losing their valuables on the hike and the trip, Ringo ensured that our belongings were packed safely after we left the camp each morning. We did not lose anything on the trip. We were so pleased with the support team we tipped them double to express out gratitude.

Our kids arrived a day before our descent to Moshi. Emmanuel made arrangements to pick up our kids from Arusha airport and get them settled in hotel. The next day morning we called Emmanuel to request if he could take the kids for coffee plantation tour, Materuni falls as we were going to late due to slower descent. He sent Nassari to hotel to pick up kids and they ended up having a blast visiting coffee plantation and plucking, roasting and grinding and drinking the coffee. They also had a wonderful cultural experience of having lunch at a local home and hiking up to Materuni falls. We felt we could depend on Emmanuel like a family member.
We did a 5 day safari covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Nassari was our tour guide for safari and he is very entertaining and full of life, which is what one needs to enjoy the safari. He took special interest in showing us the big 5. At one spot that he stopped the lions were sunbathing and lazing around, he made sound to get their attention and then came up to the vehicle and sat next to the tire. Our safari experience was full of fun memories, I fondly say we created our own Gods must be crazy episode. Our vehicle got stuck in mud for 4 hours in Serengeti and there was no cell reception for a while and once reception was better Nassari had 4 friends in 4 vehicles come to rescue us from mud. The excitement of getting stuck and efforts to get us out one has to experience to understand it and laugh at it. Safari was way too fun for our boys, the terrain, the close encounters with animals. Ngorongoro is our favorite for its lush green crater and thousands of animals in it. We saw hundreds of wild zebras running in the crater.
I had mentioned to Nassari that I would like a few branches of sisal plant to take back home. He remembered it all through safari and on the last day before crossing into Kenya we stopped at a village and asked the owner of the yard and cut a few branches of sisal. He went the extra mile so I could leave Tanzania fully satisfied.

Our accommodations in Simba Lodge, Acacia Luxury Camping in Serengeti were excellent, the food and scenery was splendid at both these places and I am glad Emmanuel made the best choices for us based on my conversations with him before booking.

It has been a month since our ascent to the roof of Africa and we still say it was the best travel experience ever. That combined with fun safari has been a great way to end the decade for our family. My only negative after this trip is, worrying about how to top this experience. We still talk about Ringo, Nassari and are sending our kids to hike Kilimanjaro with Ringo as we know he will be their parent on the mountain.
I promised Emmanuel and Ringo that in 2020 I would send 20 from my circle to hike with him, and do safari. Please join in my circle and be part of the 20 and book with TJT. Read less

Great experience!! This was an amazing experience! The staff at Tanzania Joy Tours were so friendly and knowledgeable. Emmanuel was great in answering all of our questions before the trip. Highly recommend... Read moreThis was an amazing experience! The staff at Tanzania Joy Tours were so friendly and knowledgeable. Emmanuel was great in answering all of our questions before the trip. Highly recommend booking with this organization! Read less

Lemosho Route Overall the trip was 5 star from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly, the food was great and the portions were huge. We booked the 7 day Lemosho route, however... Read moreOverall the trip was 5 star from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly, the food was great and the portions were huge. We booked the 7 day Lemosho route, however given myself and my friend were doing so well, our guide Ringo recommended we attempt the summit earlier therefore completing the trek in 6 days. We really appreciated the personalised touch. Emmanuel was very responsive and arranged an extra night at the hotel. The porters were also brilliant. I would highly recommend booking with TJT. Read less

Amazing company for Kilimanjaro and safaris This is an amazing company! We did the Kilimanjaro climb (through the Rongai route) and then a 5-day safari with them. From the moment we arrived at the airport, everything... Read moreThis is an amazing company! We did the Kilimanjaro climb (through the Rongai route) and then a 5-day safari with them. From the moment we arrived at the airport, everything was organized flawlessly.
- The Kilimanjaro team was great ; our guide Patrick helped us reach the top, and was very reassuring. The 15 porters were amazing, and the cook made us delicious and copious meals. The camps were perfectly set up.
- The safari was breathtaking ; our guide Elly is a real gem, he is extremely passionate about wildlife, and has a lot of training and experience. He took us to the best places of the national parks and taught us about animals ; he is also super nice!
About Covid : there is NO COVID in Tanzania! You should definitely go for a visit, it is very safe.
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Dependable and Trustworthy Team On February 2019, me and my wife entrust the Tanzania Joy Tours for a hike to the peak of Kilimanjaro. Although it's only me that managed to reach the Roof... Read moreOn February 2019, me and my wife entrust the Tanzania Joy Tours for a hike to the peak of Kilimanjaro. Although it's only me that managed to reach the Roof of Africa, I will undoubtedly recommen Tanzania Joy Tours for the others, mostly for all these reasons:

1. Our team, lead by August as the Guide, was super attentive to us. You can say that they Guide is really know what he is doing, set a customized hike plan for us by considering our fitness level, and regularly monitor our well being
2. Special attention for health. Do not underestimate Kilimanjaro, or you might need to be transported by helicopter to the ground again. Our team already prepare the medical equipment, including blood pressure and oxygen level monitoring tools, as well as the necessary medicine, to keep track on our health situation. They give an objective assessment to us, and won't force us to go all the way to the top just for the sake of tipping.

3. All the other staff: asst guide, cook, porter, all are really attentive to us, and make sure that we can get the highest level of comfortability we can get.

If I go to Mt. Meru, I will def use their trip again. More 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 moreI 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 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

Best Kilimanjaro Machame route company in Tanzania! We found Joy Tours online and read all the feedbacks and it was totally worth it!
Our guide Anton was a very professional and friendly guide, he could answer all... Read moreWe found Joy Tours online and read all the feedbacks and it was totally worth it!
Our guide Anton was a very professional and friendly guide, he could answer all of our questions and to elaborate even beyond. Except Anton, the whole crew was perfect and provided all we needed in these natural extreme conditions.
Also, Anton and the crew have shown great flexibility with our trip plan. We booked the trip for 7-Days and wanted to change to the 6-Days trip after 2 days of walking and
they accepted it and made it happen. Emanuel from Joy tours later helped us to book a great 1 Safari day trip instead!
Overall highly recommended! Very honest and fair people!!!
Thank you so much!

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What a great crew all the way up to the top!! I did the Lemosho route in October with Patrick Delo and his crew. It was great to feel how professional they took care of me, how they prepare you, encourage... Read moreI did the Lemosho route in October with Patrick Delo and his crew. It was great to feel how professional they took care of me, how they prepare you, encourage you and enable you to reach the top. I was having some knee problems but they just adapted in a way I could make it. The rest of the crew, especially Ali, made it (almost) look like I was in a hotel. (the other) Patrick the guide was extremely helpful and supportive. I can more than recommend TJ Tours to anyone who wants to do this tour with a friendly and experienced crew! Read less

KIlimanjaro Machame Route + Safari Thank you very much for this incredible experience. The guide Partick was such helpul with his advices to hike properly the route, and keep a good health. He gave lots... Read moreThank you very much for this incredible experience. The guide Partick was such helpul with his advices to hike properly the route, and keep a good health. He gave lots of axplanations about the vegetation, fowers, weather... Thank you too to guides Erasto and George, Mister Delicious (the Cook), and all the team of porters.
Thank you to the Manager of Tanzania Joy Tours, M.Emmanuel Mremi, for his availability and kindness. Always giving me a quick answer regarding a question, remark or doubt about the hiking.
Tanzania Joy Tour is a trustable company and I really recommend it.
I also booked a safari with this Tanzania Joy Tour, and it was amazing.
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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 moreTanzania 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 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